Chihayafuru follows Chihaya Ayase, a high school student who becomes obsessed with the competitive card game karuta after meeting a talented player named Arata. Along with her childhood friend Taichi, the trio forms a competitive karuta club and navigates the ups and downs of friendship, rivalry, and love while striving to become karuta champions.
San and Mayu are two schoolgirls living in Okinawa during the closing months of the Pacific War. Together with their classmates, the two friends are drafted into the war effort as nurses for wounded soldiers. When ordered to die for their country, the remaining members of the group escape only to face the harsh environment of a tropical paradise that has become a hellish battlefield.
NANA follows the story of two young women, Nana Komatsu and Nana Osaki, who both share the same name. Despite having different personalities and backgrounds, they become best friends when they meet on a train to Tokyo. Nana Komatsu is a naive and romantic girl determined to find love, while Nana Osaki is a rebellious punk rock singer pursuing her dream of becoming a successful musician. The series explores their journey of friendship, love, and the challenges they face as they navigate the music industry and relationships in Tokyo.
The Raven Consort is a special consort living deep in the inner palace who, despite her title, does not perform nighttime duties for the emperor. Some who have seen her say she has the appearance of an old woman, while others describe her as a young girl. The Raven Consort's name is Shouxue. She can use mysterious arts and will accept any favor asked of her, whether it is to find something lost or to curse someone to death. The current emperor, Gaojun, visits her one night to ask a favor. Their meeting exposes a secret that will turn history on its head...
Gokusen follows the story of Kumiko Yamaguchi, a young and enthusiastic teacher who becomes the homeroom teacher of an all-male high school class full of delinquents. Despite the challenging environment, Kumiko wins the hearts of her students as she uses her unorthodox teaching methods and positive attitude to guide them on a path of personal growth and success. Along the way, she also deals with the challenges of her own yakuza family background.
Nodame Cantabile follows the story of Shinichi Chiaki, a talented and perfectionist pianist, and Megumi Noda, an eccentric and messy aspiring pianist. Their paths cross during their time at a music university in Japan as they navigate their way through the ups and downs of their musical careers and their evolving relationship.
The story follows the life of Yotaro, a former yakuza member, as he becomes a disciple of the legendary rakugo master Yakumo. Through his journey, Yotaro navigates the complexities of the rakugo art form, forms deep friendships, deals with rivalries, and experiences personal growth.
Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi: The World's Greatest First Love is a romantic comedy about Ritsu Onodera, a young editor who transfers to a new publishing company and is assigned to the shoujo manga department, despite having no interest in it. As Ritsu navigates through the challenges of his new job, he must also confront his unresolved feelings for his high school love, Masamune Takano. With a mix of comedy, drama, and romance, this anime explores the complex world of love in the publishing industry.
Maquia is a young girl from the Iorph tribe, who lives in a peaceful land where everyone stops aging in their teenage years. However, their tranquility is shattered when the Mezarte kingdom invades, seeking the secret to their longevity. During the chaos, Maquia finds an orphaned baby boy and decides to raise him as her own, embarking on a journey of love and sacrifice that spans centuries.
Real Girl is a TV show about a high school boy named Hikari Tsutsui who is not interested in real-world girl relationships. However, he suddenly finds himself in a relationship with a beautiful and popular girl named Iroha Igarashi. The series follows their ups and downs as they navigate the challenges of being a couple in the real world.
I used to think there was no love in marriage... Until I met a fierce and passionate soldier! Despite being the daughter of a viscount, Asako is rejected by high society and treated as a nuisance by her parents. When a marriage proposal arrives suddenly for Asako's younger sister from none other than Captain Kido, a soldier known for his coldness, she doesn't hesitate for a moment. To protect her precious younger sister, Asako volunteers as... a substitute bride!
Honey and Clover follows a group of college students at an arts college in Tokyo, Japan. The story revolves around their experiences in love and friendship, as well as their struggles with unrequited love and the complexities of relationships. The main characters also deal with their own personal growth and discovering their passions in life.
The story begins when the reserved Shizuka attends a local mixer party but has trouble adjusting to the atmosphere. A beautiful older female college student named Ryou starts talking to her, and the pair hit it off. Shizuka goes to spend the night at Ryou's place. However, Ryou unexpectedly kisses Shizuka and pushes her down. Shizuka thinks the beautiful woman is a lesbian but soon discovers that Ryou is actually a man dressed as a woman.
Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku follows the story of Narumi and Hirotaka, two otaku coworkers who try to maintain their relationship while dealing with the challenges of adult life. As they navigate the ups and downs of modern romance, they also balance their love for anime, gaming, and their demanding jobs. With their shared interests and unique quirks, Narumi and Hirotaka's relationship provides a refreshing take on love and otaku culture.
Glow of Fireflies is a heartwarming Japanese TV show that follows the story of two individuals who are secretly in love but face several obstacles as they navigate their cohabitation. The show explores themes of age-gap relationships, boss-employee dynamics, and the complexities of secret romances.
Mio Sudou, a 30-year-old office lady has gone five years without a boyfriend and has forgotten all about love. Shuuji Mashima, a foreign-affiliated consultant has not had a girlfriend in seven years and has lost almost all interest in women. Meeting at a matchmaking party, Mio is disgusted by Shuuji as he states, "I am not into women." However, when Mio makes a provocative comment toward Shuuji, things take an unexpected direction.
In a world where gods and demons coexist, a young man named Teito Klein sets out on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth behind his forgotten past and the mysterious powers that lie within him.
Guided by a strange, haunting song, elementary-schooler Sorata Suzuhara from the Heisei Era is warped back in time to 1919, in a high-tech ship called Norn9. This ship, flying above towns resembling that of the Meiji or Taishō period, harbours The Gifted, a group of three girls and eight boys with special abilities. As he tries to find a way to return to his time, he discovers incredible secrets about the world and spacetime itself.
The romantic comedy follows the everyday life of an extremely tsundere boy named Atsuhiro "Akkun" Kagari and his girlfriend Non "Nontan" Katagiri. Akkun's behavior is harsh towards Nontan with verbal abuse and neglect, but he actually is head-over-heels for her and habitually acts like a stalker by tailing her or eavesdropping. Nontan is oblivious to Akkun's stalker ways, and thinks his actions are cute.