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Isekai wa Smartphone to Tomo ni

Title: Isekai wa Smartphone to Tomo ni

English Translation: In Another World With My Smartphone

Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Adventure, Harem, Magic, Comedy

Synopsis:

“In a thoughtless blunder, God accidentally strikes down Touya Mochizuki with a stray bolt of lightning! As an apology, God offers him one wish and the chance to live again in a magical fantasy world. Touya happily accepts the offer and, for his one wish, asks only to keep his smartphone with him as he begins his journey into this mysterious world. Starting over in this new world, Touya finds it is filled with magic—which he has an affinity for—and cute girls vying for his attention. These girls—the twins Linze and Elze Silhoueska, Yumina Urnea Belfast, Leen, and Yae Kokonoe—provide Touya with no end of romantic frustrations, but also companionship as he discovers the secrets of this new world.”

Source - https://myanimelist.net/anime/35203/Isekai_wa_Smartphone_to_Tomo_ni?q=isekai

Number of Episodes:

1 Season ~ 12 episodes

Season Premiered:

Summer 2017

Status:

Completed Airing

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Kishuku Gakkou no Juliet

Title: Kishuku Gakkou no Juliet

English Translation: Boarding School Juliet  

Genre: Romance, School, Comedy, Ecchi

Synopsis:

“We lay our scene in the fair Dahlia Academy, where two countries, both alike in dignity, come together; the "Black Doggies" of the Eastern Nation of Touwa and "White Cats" of the Principality of West have a longstanding feud. Romio Inuzuka and Juliet Persia, leaders of their respective dorms, seem to be bitter enemies. In reality, however, Romio and Juliet are hopelessly in love, but revealing their relationship would call upon the ire of all their comrades. They hide their love to maintain peace, but a clandestine relationship means they miss out on many of the activities couples get to do. As they grow closer together, Romio and Juliet must come to terms with the fact that keeping their relationship a secret may prove to be impossible.”

Source - https://myanimelist.net/anime/37475/Kishuku_Gakkou_no_Juliet?q=boarding%20school%20j

Number of Episodes:

1 Season ~ 12 episodes

Season Premiered:

Fall 2018

Status:

Completed Airing

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Meiji Tokyo Renka

Title: Meiji Tokyo Renka

English Translation: Meiji Tokyo Renka

Genre: Romance, Historical, Supernatural, Reverse-Harem

Synopsis:

“Mei Ayazuki is just your ordinary, everyday high-school girl. That is until one night, when the moon is full and red, she’s transported through time to the Meiji Period by Charlie, a self-proclaimed magician. She ends up in a strange, Meiji-era ‘Tokyo’ where the existence of ghosts is accepted. Led by Charlie, she finally arrives at the Rokumeikan. There, waiting for her to arrive, are the historical figures Ougai Mori, Shunsou Hishida, Otojirou Kawakami, Kyouka Izumi, Gorou Fujita, Yakumo Koizumi, and Tousuke Iwasaki. Whilst interacting with these men, she discovers she is a Tamayori - someone who can see ghosts - a skill that is highly valued in the Meiji Period. Due to these powers, her relationship with the men begins to change… As she gets to know these handsome men in a new era she just can’t get used to, a love begins to grow within her. Will Mei be able to return to her time? What will become of her love - a love that crosses the boundaries of time and space?”

Source - https://myanimelist.net/anime/34209/Meiji_Tokyo_Renka?q=meiji%20tokyo

Number of Episodes:

1 Season ~ 12 episodes

Season Premiered:

Winter 2019

Status:

Completed Airing

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Irozuku Sekai no Ashita kara

Title: Irozuku Sekai no Ashita kara

English Translation: Iroduku: The World in Colors

Genre: Romance, School, Magic, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis:

“Despite the kaleidoscopic magic ingrained in everyday life, Hitomi Tsukishiro's monochrome world is deprived of emotion and feeling. On a night as black and white as any other, amidst the fireworks spreading across the sky, Hitomi's grandmother Kohaku conjures a spell, for which she has been harnessing the moon's light for 60 years, to send Hitomi back in time to the year 2018 when Kohaku was in high school. Hitomi's mission seems unclear, but her grandmother assures her that she will know when she gets there. Following a trip through time aboard a train driven by a strange yellow creature, Hitomi finds herself in stoic artist Yuito Aoi's room, and his drawings flood her world with color. What is Hitomi's purpose there, and why do Yuito's drawings return such breathtaking color to her drab world?”

Source - https://myanimelist.net/anime/37497/Irozuku_Sekai_no_Ashita_kara?q=iroduku

Number of Episodes:

1 Season ~ 13 episodes

Season Premiered:

Fall 2018

Status:

Completed Airing

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Kaze no Stigma

Title: Kaze no Stigma

English Translation: Stigma of the Wind  

Genre: Romance, Magic, Action, Fantasy, Comedy

Synopsis:

“Kazuma Yagami is a user of "Fuujutsu," the ability to control the wind. He returns to his old home, the noble Kannagi household, after being banished four years ago for his inability to control fire and his subsequent defeat in a duel at the hands of his younger cousin, Ayano Kannagi. Returning after such a brutal exile already gives rise to many conflicts, but to make matters worse, several Kannagi family members have recently been murdered with Fuujutsu. This leads the Kannagi family, including the hot-headed Ayano, to suspect Kazuma as the culprit. Now, Kazuma must not only clear his name, but also aid the family he shares a mutual hatred with, in order to discover the true identity of the killer.”

Source - https://myanimelist.net/anime/1691/Kaze_no_Stigma?q=kaze%20no%20stigma

Number of Episodes:

1 Season ~ 24 episodes

Season Premiered:

Spring 2007

Status:

Completed Airing

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Nagi no Asu kara

Title: Nagi no Asu kara

English Translation: A Lull in the Sea  

Genre: Romance, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis:

“Long ago, all humans lived beneath the sea. However, some people preferred the surface and abandoned living underwater permanently. As a consequence, they were stripped of their god-given protection called "Ena" which allowed them to breathe underwater. Over time, the rift between the denizens of the sea and of the surface widened, although contact between the two peoples still existed. Nagi no Asu kara follows the story of Hikari Sakishima and Manaka Mukaido, along with their childhood friends Chisaki Hiradaira and Kaname Isaki, who are forced to leave the sea and attend a school on the surface. There, the group also meets Tsumugu Kihara, a fellow student and fisherman who loves the sea. Hikari and his friends' lives are bound to change as they have to deal with the deep-seated hatred and discrimination between the people of sea and of the surface, the storms in their personal lives, as well as an impending tempest which may spell doom for all who dwell on the surface.”

Source - https://myanimelist.net/anime/16067/Nagi_no_Asu_kara?q=NagiA

Number of Episodes:

1 Season ~ 26 episodes

Season Premiered:

Fall 2013

Status:

Completed Airing

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Eromanga-sensei

Title: Eromanga-sensei

English Translation: Eromanga-sensei

Genre: Romance, Ecchi, Comedy

Synopsis:

“One year ago, Sagiri Izumi became step-siblings with Masamune Izumi. But the sudden death of their parents tears their new family apart, resulting in Sagiri becoming a shut-in which cut her off from her brother and society. While caring for what's left of his family, Masamune earns a living as a published light novel author with one small problem: he's never actually met his acclaimed illustrator, Eromanga-sensei, infamous for drawing the most lewd erotica. Through an embarrassing chain of events, he learns that his very own little sister was his partner the whole time! As new characters and challenges appear, Masamune and Sagiri must now face the light novel industry together. Eromanga-Sensei follows the development of their relationship and their struggle to become successful; and as Sagiri slowly grows out of her shell, just how long will she be able to hide her true persona from the rest of the world?”

Source - https://myanimelist.net/anime/32901/Eromanga-sensei?q=eromanga

Number of Episodes:

1 Season ~ 12 episodes

Season Premiered:

Spring 2017

Specials:

Eromanga-sensei OVA - 2 episodes

Status:

Completed Airing

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Nanatsu no Taizai

Title: Nanatsu no Taizai

English Translation: The Seven Deadly Sins  

Genre: Light Romance, Adventure, Fantasy, Magic, Action

Synopsis:

“In a world similar to the European Middle Ages, the feared yet revered Holy Knights of Britannia use immensely powerful magic to protect the region of Britannia and its kingdoms. However, a small subset of the Knights supposedly betrayed their homeland and turned their blades against their comrades in an attempt to overthrow the ruler of Liones. They were defeated by the Holy Knights, but rumors continued to persist that these legendary knights, called the "Seven Deadly Sins," were still alive. Ten years later, the Holy Knights themselves staged a coup d’état, and thus became the new, tyrannical rulers of the Kingdom of Liones. Based on the best-selling manga series of the same name, Nanatsu no Taizai follows the adventures of Elizabeth, the third princess of the Kingdom of Liones, and her search for the Seven Deadly Sins. With their help, she endeavors to not only take back her kingdom from the Holy Knights, but to also seek justice in an unjust world.”

Source - https://myanimelist.net/anime/23755/Nanatsu_no_Taizai?q=seven%20deadly%20sins

Number of Episodes:

Season 1 ~ 24 episodes

Season 2 ~ 24 episodes

Season 3 ~ 24 episodes

Season Premiered:

Season 1 - Fall 2014

Season 2 - Winter 2018

Season 3 - Fall 2019

OVAs:

Nanatsu no Taizai OVA - 2 episodes

The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War - 4 episodes

The Seven Deadly Sins: Heroes' Frolic - 1 episode

Specials:

Nanatsu no Taizai: Imashime no Fukkatsu Joshou - 1 episode (recap of S1)

Movies:

The Seven Deadly Sins: Prisoners of the Sky - 1 hour 39 minutes

note ; the watch order for this show can be a bit confusing so here’s a recommended watch order that I found online: https://www.animechrono.com/seven-deadly-sins-series-watch-order

Status:

On Hiatus ( SEASON 4 COMING JANUARY 2021!! )

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Tight-rope

Title: Tight-rope

English Translation: Tight-rope

Genre: Romance, Yaoi, Comedy, Drama

Synopsis:

“Tightrope tells the tale of the reluctant heir of a yakuza family and his childhood friend, and follows their love relationship that started budding in their school days and keeps developing slowly but surely.”

Source - https://myanimelist.net/anime/12695/Tight-rope?q=tight%20rope

Number of Episodes:

1 Season ~ 2 episodes

Season Premiered:

Spring 2012

Status:

Completed Airing

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Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo

Title: Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo

English Translation: The Pet Girl of Sakurasou  

Genre: Romance, School, Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life

Synopsis:

“When abandoned kittens and his good conscience force second year Sorata Kanda to move into Suimei High School’s infamous Sakura Hall, the satellite dorm and its eccentric, misfit residents turn his life upside down. The decidedly average Sorata finds it difficult to fit in with the bizarre collection of dorm residents like Misaki, an energetic animator; Jin, a playwright playboy; Ryuunosuke, a reclusive programmer; and Chihiro, the dorm manager, art teacher, and party girl. Sorata's friend Nanami, a second year student and aspiring voice actress, pushes him to find new owners for the many cats so that he can quickly move back into the regular dorms. However, his desire to escape Sakura Hall wavers when the pet-like and infantile second year Mashiro Shiina, a world-class artistic savant looking to become a mangaka, transfers in during the spring trimester and quickly latches onto him. Supported by each other's quirks, Sorata and Mashiro come out of their shells and trigger change in the lives of those around them. Based on the light novel series of the same name, Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo explores the fine threads connecting talent, hard work, romance, and friendship with its ensemble cast.”

Source - https://myanimelist.net/anime/13759/Sakura-sou_no_Pet_na_Kanojo?q=pet%20girl

Number of Episodes:

1 Season ~ 24 episodes

Season Premiered:

Fall 2012

Status:

Completed Airing

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Dance with Devils

Title: Dance with Devils

English Translation: Dance with Devils

Genre: Romance, Reverse-Harem, Supernatural, Drama

Synopsis:

“Ritsuka Tachibana has always been a good student, so she is completely shocked when she is suddenly summoned by the student council. Even more, they seem to think of Ritsuka as a troublemaker. Led by the handsome Rem Kaginuki, the student council—also consisting of Urie Sogami, Shiki Natsumizaka and Mage Nanashiro—tries to question her, but it soon becomes clear that they have ulterior motives. However, this is only the beginning. When her mother gets kidnapped, her life is turned upside down, and Ritsuka gets drawn into a world of vampires and devils. Both groups are searching for the "Grimoire," a forbidden item allowing its owner to rule the world. The return of her brother Lindo from overseas gives her hope, but even he appears to be hiding something. In a world filled with secrets, Ritsuka questions whom she can trust in this dark musical tale, while the handsome and dangerous members of the student council compete for her attention.”

Source - https://myanimelist.net/anime/29976/Dance_with_Devils?q=dance%20with%20devils

Number of Episodes:

1 Season ~ 12 episodes

Season Premiered:

Fall 2015

Movies:

Dance with Devils: Fortuna - 2 hours

note ; this movie is just a compressed version of the entire season, so it isn’t recommend to watch if you’ve already seen the show

Status:

Completed Airing

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Kiznaiver

Title: Kiznaiver

English Translation: Kiznaiver

Genre: Light Romance, Sci-Fi, Drama, Action

Synopsis:

“Katsuhira Agata is a quiet and reserved teenage boy whose sense of pain has all but vanished. His friend, Chidori Takashiro, can only faintly remember the days before Katsuhira had undergone this profound change. Now, his muffled and complacent demeanor make Katsuhira a constant target for bullies, who exploit him for egregious sums of money. But their fists only just manage to make him blink, as even emotions are far from his grasp. However, one day Katsuhira, Chidori, and four other teenagers are abducted and forced to join the Kizuna System as official "Kiznaivers." Those taking part are connected through pain: if one member is injured, the others will feel an equal amount of agony. These individuals must become the lab rats and scapegoats of an incomplete system designed with world peace in mind. With their fates literally intertwined, the Kiznaivers must expose their true selves to each other, or risk failing much more than just the Kizuna System.”

Source - https://myanimelist.net/anime/31798/Kiznaiver?q=kizna

Number of Episodes:

1 Season ~ 12 episodes

Season Premiered:

Spring 2016

Status:

Completed Airing

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Tsuki ga Kirei

Title: Tsuki ga Kirei

English Translation: As the Moon, So Beautiful

Genre: Romance, School, Drama

Synopsis:

“With a new school year comes a new crowd of classmates, and for their final year of junior high, aspiring writer Kotarou Azumi and track team member Akane Mizuno end up in the same class. Though initially complete strangers, a few chance encounters stir an innocent desire within their hearts. A yearning gaze, a fluttering heart—the hallmarks of young love slip into their lives as fate brings their paths to a cross. However, though love is patient and love is kind, Kotarou and Akane discover it is not always straightforward. Despite the comfort they find in each other's company, heartache and anxiety come hand in hand with pursuing the feelings in their hearts. With the uncertainty of how the other truly feels as well as the competing affections of those around them, the road ahead is unclear. Even so, under the shining light of a beautiful full moon, Kotarou gathers his courage to ask Akane a single question, one that forever changes their quiet relationship.”

Source - https://myanimelist.net/anime/34822/Tsuki_ga_Kirei?q=tsuki%20ga%20

Number of Episodes:

1 Season ~ 12 episodes

Season Premiered:

Spring 2017

Specials:

Tsuki ga Kirei Special - 1 episode

note ; this episode has a length of around 15 minutes

Status:

Completed Airing

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Darling in the FranXX

Title: Darling in the FranXX

English Translation: Darling in the FranXX

Genre: Romance, Action, Sci-Fi, Drama

Synopsis:

“In the distant future, humanity has been driven to near-extinction by giant beasts known as Klaxosaurs, forcing the surviving humans to take refuge in massive fortress cities called Plantations. Children raised here are trained to pilot giant mechas known as FranXX—the only weapons known to be effective against the Klaxosaurs—in boy-girl pairs. Bred for the sole purpose of piloting these machines, these children know nothing of the outside world and are only able to prove their existence by defending their race.   Hiro, an aspiring FranXX pilot, has lost his motivation and self-confidence after failing an aptitude test. Skipping out on his class' graduation ceremony, Hiro retreats to a forest lake, where he encounters a mysterious girl with two horns growing out of her head. She introduces herself by her codename Zero Two, which is known to belong to an infamous FranXX pilot known as the "Partner Killer." Before Hiro can digest the encounter, the Plantation is rocked by a sudden Klaxosaur attack. Zero Two engages the creature in her FranXX, but it is heavily damaged in the skirmish and crashes near Hiro. Finding her partner dead, Zero Two invites Hiro to pilot the mecha with her, and the duo easily defeats the Klaxosaur in the ensuing fight. With a new partner by his side, Hiro has been given a chance at redemption for his past failures, but at what cost?”

Source - https://myanimelist.net/anime/35849/Darling_in_the_FranXX?q=darling%20in%20the

Number of Episodes:

1 Season ~ 24 episodes

Season Premiered: 

Winter 2018

Status:

Completed Airing (Might be renewed for Season 2)

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Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai

Title: Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai

English Translation: The World God Only Knows  

Genre: Romance, Harem, Comedy, Supernatural

Synopsis:

“Keima Katsuragi, known online as the legendary "God of Conquest," can conquer any girl's heart—in dating sim games, at least. In reality, he opts for the two-dimensional world of gaming over real life because he is an unhealthily obsessed otaku of galge games (a type of Japanese video game centered on interactions with attractive girls). When he arrogantly accepts an anonymous offer to prove his supremacy at dating sim games, Keima is misled into aiding a naïve and impish demon from hell named Elucia "Elsie" de Lute Ima with her mission: retrieving runaway evil spirits who have escaped from hell and scattered themselves throughout the human world. Keima discovers that the only way to capture these spirits is to conquer what he hates the most: the unpredictable hearts of three-dimensional girls! Shackled to Elsie via a deadly collar, Keima now has his title of "God of Conquest" put to the ultimate test as he is forced to navigate through the hearts of a multitude of real-life girls.”

Source - https://myanimelist.net/anime/8525/Kami_nomi_zo_Shiru_Sekai

Number of Episodes:

Season 1 ~ 12 episodes

Season 2 ~ 12 episodes

Season Premiered:

Season 1 - Fall 2010

Season 2 - Spring 2011

OVAs:

Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai: 4-nin to Idol - 1 episode

Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai: Tenri-hen -  2 episodes

Magical☆Star Kanon 100% - 1 episode

Spin Off Show:

Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai: Megami-hen - 12 episodes

Status:

Completed Airing

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Hybrid Child

Title: Hybrid Child

English Translation: Hybrid Child

Genre: Romance, Yaoi, Historical, Drama, Sci-Fi

Synopsis:

“The skilled craftsman Kuroda created artificial humans called Hybrid Child—creatures who are neither machines nor dolls, but rather a reflection of the love shown to them. While they can feel human emotions and have their own consciousness, they are not real humans and require love to grow. Kotarou Izumi is the young heir to the noble Izumi family, so it is frowned upon when he brings an abandoned Hybrid Child he found in the garbage into their household. His family even attempts to throw away Hazuki—Kotarou's name for the Hybrid Child—multiple times when he is not paying attention. But through overcoming these obstacles, their love and the bond connecting them grow stronger. However, ten years pass before a horrifying realization dawns on them: a Hybrid Child might not have an endless life span. Hybrid Child is a collection of three short love stories, depicting the relationship between the artificial humans and their owners.”

Source - https://myanimelist.net/anime/11135/Hybrid_Child?q=hybrid%20c

Number of Episodes:

1 Season ~ 4 episodes

note ; each episode has a length of around 30 minutes and also includes after-credit scenes

Season Premiered:

Fall 2014

Status:

Completed Airing

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Koi wa Ameagari no You ni

Title: Koi wa Ameagari no You ni

English Translation: After the Rain  

Genre: Romance, Drama, Slice of Life

Synopsis:

“Akira Tachibana, a reserved high school student and former track runner, has not been able to race the same as she used to since she experienced a severe foot injury. And although she is regarded as attractive by her classmates, she is not interested in the boys around school. While working part-time at the Garden Cafe, Akira begins to develop feelings for the manager—a 45-year-old man named Masami Kondou—despite the large age gap. Kondou shows genuine concern and kindness toward the customers of his restaurant, which, while viewed by others as soft or weak, draws Akira to him. Spending time together at the restaurant, they grow closer, which only strengthens her feelings. Weighed down by these uncertain emotions, Akira finally resolves to confess, but what will be the result?”

Source - https://myanimelist.net/anime/34984/Koi_wa_Ameagari_no_You_ni?q=after%20the%20rain

Number of Episodes:

1 Season ~ 12 episodes

Season Premiered:

Winter 2018

Status:

Completed Airing