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Anime for Winter 2022
January 1, 2022 ASAHI Production Tokyo MX, BS11, AT-X, ABEMA Dolls’ Frontline ドールズフロントライン
The game’s story is set in an alternate timeline nearfuture Earth in the 2060s. The aftermath of a military accident that resulted in widespread disease, as well as the recent conclusion of careless nuclear war, has massively depopulated the planet, rendered much of the surface uninhabitable, and reduced once-great nations to shad‐ows of their former selves. Androids used for labor and combat have become an important facet of life, and easily replicable and disposable androids known as Tactical Dolls (T-Dolls) are used by private military companies in the frontlines of numerous brushfire wars. In the game, the player takes the role of a fresh commander in a PMC, commanding T-Dolls to fight against a new AI threat.
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January 4, 2022 Akatsuki Tokyo MX, AT-X IRODORIMIDORI イロドリミドリ
Maigahara Music College Affiliate School Maigahara Senior High. This academy gathers the most promising musical talents. There’s a rumor circulating among stu‐dents that goes “If you give an amazing performance at the school festival, you get special extra credit (or so they say).” Serina’s grades are not very good, so she immedi‐ately believes the rumor and decides to form a band!
Rehearsals, sleepovers… even cosplay? Everything they can imagine will become part of their colorful daily life. But will they really be able to give an amazing per‐formance and get the rumored credit!? The curtain rises on the story of the daily, funny lives of these girls!
ST AR15, M4A1 & M4 SOPMOD II – Dolls’ Frontline
January 5, 2022 MADHOUSE AT-X, Tokyo MX, KBS Kyoto, SUN, TV Aichi, BS NTV
January 5, 2022 MAHO FILM Tokyo MX, SUN, KBS Kyoto, BS NTV, AT-X
January 6, 2022 A.C.G.T. TV Tokyo, AT-X
Hakozume: Ko ¯ban Joshi no Gyakushu ¯ ハコヅメ~交番女子の逆襲~ Police in a Pod
Female police officer Kawai had enough of a career she wasn’t even that into and was about to hand in her regis‐tration, when the unthinkable happened�she met the new, female director of her station! After spending a little time with this gorgeous role model, Kawai realizes that maybe she isn’t quite done being an officer after all.
Leadale no Daichi nite リアデイルの大地にて In the Land of Leadale
After being put on life support after a tragic accident, Keina Kagami’s only freedom comes from the VRMMO RPG Leadale. One day her life support system shuts off and Keina passes away.
When she wakes up, she finds herself in Leadale… two hundred years in the future. As the high elf Keina with lost skills but incredible stats, she must forge relationships with the residents of this new world… which, shockingly, include the “children” characters she designed herself!
A leisurely adventure tale is about to begin, featuring a girl transported to a game world with smiles and tears she shares with her quirky companions!
ORIENT オリエント
When unidentified creatures known as Kishin sud‐denly appeared in Japan, all of the most famous military leaders were killed in battle, and the end of the world seemed close at hand. 150 years later, demons still rule the world, and only the Band of Bushi continues to fight for freedom. Musashi and Kōjiro, out of admiration for these brave fighters, strive to form the strongest Band of Bushi in this classic battle action story of friends passionately chasing a dream.
January 6, 2022 LIDENFILMS AT-X, Tokyo MX, BS11
January 6, 2022 CloverWorks Tokyo MX, GYT, GTV, BS11, ABC, Mētele
January 7, 2022 Shin-Ei Animation Tokyo MX, ytv, BS11, AT-X, BS-NTV, J:COM TV Saiyuki RELOAD -ZEROIN最遊記RELOAD -ZEROIN-
Once, the land of Tōgenkyō was a peaceful land, where humans and yōkai lived together. Then, however, men appeared who tried to revive Gyumaō, the Great Yōkai who was slain by the war god Nataku Taishi and buried in Hōtō Castle 500 years ago, by using a forbidden com‐bination of chemistry and magic
The negative energy waves this created spread across Tōgenkyō, causing the yōkai to go insane and attack humanity. To save the land, Kanzeon Bosatsu orders Son Gokū, Genjo Sanzō, Sha Gojyō and Cho Hakkai to go west. The four set out on a journey to stop the experiment to revive Gyumaō.
Unforgettable characters, personal drama and awesome action in a story about the bonds between four men!
To ¯kyo ¯ Niju ¯yon-ku 東京24区 Tokyo 24th Ward
The Far Eastern Special Administrative Region, the 24th Ward, is a man-made island that sits in Tōkyō Bay. Shūta, Ran and Kōki were born and raised on the island. They’re all completely different, but they’re childhood friends who have always stuck together. However, one incident changed their relationship forever.
A year later, the three friends are reunited by chance at a memorial service held for the incident. All three of their phones suddenly ring simultaneously. Their friend, who is supposed to be dead, is calling and demands that they make a decision about the future. The three friends do what they believe is best to protect the 24th Ward and its inhabitants.
Karakai Jo ¯zu no Takagi-san 3 からかい上手の高木さん3 Teasing Master Takagi-san 3
At a certain junior high school, a boy named Nishikata is teased by Ms. Takagi, a girl who sits next to him. He devises a plan to make fun of Ms. Takagi, but he is always seen through by Ms. Takagi.
“Somehow, every day I struggle to blow a bubble to Ms. Takagi.” What will move is not only in the seasons, but also in Nishikata. On the other hand, Ms. Takagi, who seems to have the upper hand, also has a fluctuating situation. Do you see the love or show the love? The “teasing battle” with a grinning index of 100% is finally in the final round ...! ??
January 7, 2022 Studio Gokumi • AXsiZ Tokyo MX, BS Fuji, AT-X
January 7, 2022 CONNECT AT-X, Tokyo MX, SUN, KBS Kyoto, TV Aichi, BS11
January 8, 2022 Yumeta Company • Graphinica MBS, TBS, BS-TBS
Shu ¯matsu no Harem 終末のハーレム World’s End Harem
Near future-Tōkyō, Japan in 2040. Reito, a young man suffering from an intractable disease, vows to reunite with his childhood friend Erisa, decides to “cold sleep.” When he wakes up five years later, the world was undergoing a major transformation. The MK (Male Killer) virus killed 99.9% of men on the planet. The ground was a super harem with 5 billion women for every five men.
Only five men, “Numbers,” are resistant to the MK virus. One of them, Reito, is required to “mate” for the survival of the remaining women and humankind. Haremlife wait‐ingfor the world after the pandemic. At the same time, Reito is involved in a global conspiracy over Numbers. Can he overcome the temptation and save the world?
Slow Loop スローループ
When Hiyori�a young girl whose deceased father taught her the joys of fishing�headed out to sea for some alone time, she never thought that she would encounter another girl there.
After a while, this girl�named Koharu�and her end up fishing and cooking together, and they get to know each other a bit in the meantime. During their brief time together Koharu finds out that the reason Hiyori went out to sea that day was because she’s hesitant towards meeting her new step family that same evening. But what a coincidence! Koharu is also meeting her new family tonight! “No. It can’t be a coincidence…” Follow these two “sisters” and their new life together!
CUE!
A freshly made voice actor office AiRBLUE with no track record or experience. Groups of voice actors with rich personalities belong to it. They think about what they can do now and run into their dreams in the way they believe!
However, the harsh reality that he faces while having a dream. Anguish, setbacks, conflicts. No matter how much practice you practice, not everyone will pass the audition. How will they face the wall that anyone who wants to be a voice actor will hit?
Anime based on Liber Entertainment’s mobile game of the same name in which players train up-and-coming voice actors.
January 8, 2022 Quad ABC, TV Asahi Kaijin Kaihatsubu no Kuroitsu-san 怪人開発部の黒井津さん
The manga centers on the Kuroitsu, an assistant researcher in the superhuman development department of Agastya, a villainous secret organization that battles with heroes who try to save the world. Kuroitsu lives a busy life in Agastya, caught between the absurd requests of her bosses: making presentations; implementing new features into superhumans; and getting results within the allotted time, budget and spec requests; all without vacation.
January 8, 2022 J.C.STAFF Tokyo MX, BS11, SUN, AT-X
January 9, 2022 CloverWorks Tokyo MX, GTV, GYT, BS11, MBS, BS Asahi Shikkakumon no Saikyo ¯ Kenja ~Sekai Saikyo ¯ no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita~ 失格紋の最強賢者 ~世界最強の賢者が更に強 くなるために転生しました~ The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest
The world’s most powerful sage, Mathias’ strength is limited by the magical crest he was born with, decides reincarnation is necessary to become the strongest of all. Upon his rebirth as a young boy, Mathias is thrilled to discover he’s been born with the optimal crest for magi‐cal combat on his first try!
Akebi-chan no Sailor-fuku 明日ちゃんのセーラー服 Akebi’s Sailor Uniform
Akebi Komichi lives out in the countryside with her family. She’s won entrance to the prestigious Rōbai Academy middle school for girls and now she wants only two things�to wear the school’s sailor uniform and to make a hundred friends!
So ˉma Kazuya & Liscia Elfrieden –Genjitsu Shugi Yu ˉsha no O ˉ koku Saikenki
January 9, 2022 J.C.STAFF Tokyo MX, SUN, KBS Kyoto, BS11
January 9, 2022 diomedéa Tokyo MX, BS11, MBS
January 9, 2022 J.C.STAFF Tokyo MX, BS11
Bara-O ¯ no So ¯retsu 薔薇王の葬列 Requiem of the Rose King
Richard, the ambitious third son of the House of York, believes he is cursed, damned from birth to eternal dark‐ness. But is it truly fate that sets him on the path to per‐sonal destruction? Or his own tormented longings? Based on an early draft of Shakespeare’s Richard III, this dark fantasy finds the man who could be king standing between worlds, between classes, between good and evil.
Futsal Boys!!!!! フットサルボーイズ!!!!!
Futsal has become a worldwide boom and many star players have been born from Japan. The whole of Japan was getting hyped up to futsal.
Under Eighteen Player Haru Yamato watched the U-18 World Cup final, “I was drawn to the play of Ten’noji Kokusei, a Japanese national team player.”
He started futsal with the longing to become a player like Ten’noji.
“I met friends at the futsal club of Hengyang Gakuen High School, which I joined.”
Run up to your dreams in front of your rivals! The high school boys are betting everything on goal futsal at this moment!
Genjitsu Shugi Yu ¯sha no O ¯ koku Saikenki Part 2 現実主義勇者の王国再建記 第二部 How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom 2
When Kazuya Souma is unexpectedly transported to another world, he knows the people expect a hero. But Souma’s idea of heroism is more practical than most–he wants to rebuild the flagging economy of the new land he’s found himself in! Betrothed to the princess and abruptly planted on the throne, this realist hero must gather talented people to help him get the country back on its feet–not through war, or adventure, but with administrative reform!
January 9, 2022 Kigumi Tokyo MX, BS Fuji, stv, AT-X, TVW
January 9, 2022 MAPPA
NHK
January 9, 2022 CloverWorks Tokyo MX, GYT, GTV, BS11, ytv, Mētele, AT-X
Sabiiro no Armor -Reimei錆色のアーマ-黎明Rusted Armor, Rusted
The era is a turbulent Warring States period in Hinomoto. Kinokuni, the unexplored region of the mountains and the sea. In the depths of this deep forest, there is a group using Yatagarasu as their flag symbol and using guns as weapons. Their name is Saikashu. It is Magoichi who arrived from a foreign country that inher‐ited the name as the head of Saikashu. On the other hand, Saburo quickly senses the signs of aggression from the European powers and struggles to protect Hinomoto.
The fate of the two who would not meet originally will be crossed by the fight against the invaders who came from a foreign country!
Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season Part 2 進撃の巨人: The Final 第二部 Attack on Titan: The Final Season 2
The plot of Attack on Titan centers on a civilization inside three walls, the last location where humans still live. Over one hundred years ago, humanity was driven to the brink of extinction after the emergence of humanoid giants called Titans who attack and eat humans on sight. The last remnants of humanity retreated behind three concentric walls and enjoyed nearly a century of peace. To combat Titans, the country’s military employs Verti‐cal Maneuvering Equipment, a set of waist-mounted grappling hooks and gas-powered propulsion enabling immense mobility in three dimensions.
Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru その着せ替え人形は恋をする My Dress-Up Darling
Traumatized by a childhood incident with a friend who took exception to his love of traditional dolls, dollartisan hopeful Wakana Gojō passes his days as a loner, finding solace in the Home-Ec room at his high school. To Wakana, people like beautiful Marin Kitagawa, a trendy girl who’s always surrounded by a throng of friends, is practically an alien from another world. But when cheerful Marin�never one to be shy�spots Wakana sewing away one day after school, she barges in with the aim of roping her quiet classmate into her secret hobby�cosplay! Will Wakana’s wounded heart be able to handle the invasion from this sexy alien?!
January 10, 2022 Studio DEEN Tokyo MX, KBS Kyoto, SUN, TV Aichi, BS NTV, AT-X
January 10, 2022 LIDENFILMS Tokyo MX, BS11, TV Aichi, SUN
January 11, 2022 GEEKTOYS
BS12
Sasaki to Miyano 佐々木と宮野 Sasaki and Miyano
It all started like a typical old-school boys’ love plot‐line�bad-boy senior meets adorably awkward under‐classman, one of them falls in love, and so on and so forth. But although Miyano is a self-proclaimed boys’ love expert, he hasn’t quite realized… he’s in one him‐self. Which means it’s up to Sasaki to make sure their story has a happily ever after!
Tribe Nine トライブナイン
The story takes place in 23 fictional wards in Tōkyō where outlaw groups of each ward use a dueling method called “Extreme Baseball” to fight each other staking their prestige on the line. 20XX in the country of “Neo Tōkyō.” Young people despaired by society formed “Tribes.” The conflict between tribes continues to intensify. The Neo Tōkyō. Government took the situation seriously and fights between tribes are limited to Extreme Baseball, an enforcement of “XB Law.” The loser must obey the order of the winner. Between the fielder with the ball and the runner, a battle on base occurred, equipped with gear to strengthen physical ability. The fierce collision between players It is the biggest feature of “XB.”
Genso ¯ Sangokushi -Tengen Reishinki幻想三國誌 -天元霊心記-
The story is set in ancient China during the Three Kingdoms era, when various powerful warlords began maneuvering to conquer the known realms. After it was wiped out in unforeseen circumstances, the 6th Unit has been reassembled with members from diverse, troubled pasts: the leader and seal practitioner Ōki, the spirit purifier Shunkyō, Teiken, and the demon slayer Shōrei.
January 11, 2022 CygamesPictures Tokyo MX, BS11, SUN, KBS Kyoto
January 11, 2022 OZ Tokyo MX, BS11, SUN
January 11, 2022 Yokohama Animation Lab Tokyo MX, BS NTV, AT-X Princess Connect! Re:Dive Season 2 プリンセスコネクト!Re:Dive 2クール
Astraia continent, a beautiful land where calm winds blow through. Yūki wakes up with no memories in an unfamiliar location. He then meets girls and comes closer to uncovering a hidden mystery. Kokkolo, a small guide who takes care of him. Pecorine, a beautiful girl swords‐man who is always hungry. A slightly cool cat ear magi‐cal girl character. The guild they launched, guided by fate, was called Gourmet Hall. Now, Yūki and their adventures begin. Second season of Princess Connect! Re:Drive.
Sabikui Bisuko 錆喰いビスコ Rust–Eater Bisco
Set in a future Japan, where everything has rusted away, the “Rust Wind” threatens to wipe out humanity. The whole world is now a desert and the protagonist, Bisco Akaboshi, uses his bow and special mushrooms. To save his dying master, Bisco goes on a journey to seek out a special healing mushroom called a “Rust Eater.” In Imihama he meets Milo Nekoyanagi and heads out on a crazy adventure. The Saitama Iron Desert stands in their way, along with a town made from the remains of one of the weapons that destroyed civilization. With Milo’s genius and Bisco’s arrows, they’re ready to face any danger! But then they’re faced with the evil plots of a wicked prefecture governor...
Tensai O ¯ ji no Akaji Kokka Saisei Jutsu ~So ¯ da, Baikoku Shiyo ¯~ 天才王子の赤字国家再生術~そうだ、売国しよう~ The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt
It ain’t easy being a genius...
Prince Wein is ready to commit treason. And who can blame him? Faced with the impossible task of ruling his pathetic little kingdom, this poor guy just can’t catch a break! But with his brilliant idea of auctioning off his country, this lazy prince should be able to retire once and for all. Or that was the plan… until his treasonous schemes lead to disastrous consequences-namely, acci‐dental victories and the favor of his people!
January 12, 2022 OLM Team Yoshioka TV Tokyo, BS TV Tokyo
Fantasy Bisho ¯jo Juniku Ojisan to 異世界美少女受肉おじさんと In Another World as a Pretty Fantasy Girl
A dull old man and his handsome best friend were summoned to another world by a naked goddess! How‐ever, because of the goddess’s mischief, he has turned into a peerless beautiful girl?! To get back his body, he has to go on a journey with his best friend to defeat the demon king!! An old man that became a beautiful girl and a handsome old man! Let the madness filled another world journey rom-com begin!!
January 12, 2022 studio A-CAT Tokyo MX, MBS, BS NTV, AT-X
January 12, 2022 platinumvision Tokyo MX, SUN, KBS Kyoto, BS NTV, AT-X
Kenja no Deshi wo Nanoru Kenja 賢者の弟子を名乗る賢者 She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man
Going by the name Dunbalf, he’s known across the land of this virtual world. But one night before bed, Kagami uses an in-game vanity case that’s about to expire�opting to create his ideal version of a female Dunbalf avatar for fun.
Waking up, he’s surprised to find that he’s now in the body of the avatar he created the night before, and he’ll have to work his way from the bottom up! So he’s a young dude, playing an old dude, who is now playing a young girl�who is still that old dude.
Koroshi Ai 殺し愛 Love of Kill
Two assassins, the cool bounty hunter Chateau and the mysterious and powerful Ryang-Ha, face off at a certain “workplace.” Chateau and Ryang-Ha become enemies after this fight�at least, they should have, but for some reason Ryang-Ha takes a liking to Chateau and begins following her around.
Little by little, Chateau develops a cooperative partner‐ship with Ryang-Ha, which gets her caught up in the strug‐gle against the organizations hunting him down. Further‐more, that battle is related to her past as well.
Why did Ryang-Ha approach Chateau? What is Chateau’s secret past? Two mismatched assassins weave together a twisted “Assassin x Assassin” thriller.
Tio Klarus, Yue & Shea Haulia –Arifureta Shokugyo ˉ de Sekai Saikyo ˉ
January 13, 2022 asread. • studio MOTHER AT-X, Tokyo MX, SUN, BS11 Arifureta Shokugyo ¯ de Sekai Saikyo ¯ 2nd Season ありふれた職業で世界最強 第二部 Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest 2
After breaking up with his former classmates, the party led by the main character Hajime headed for the Great Labyrinth to obtain new magic of the gods. A party that breaks through various trials and steadily strengthens to return to the original world. However, behind the scenes, the demons also showed disturbing movements. A shadow sneaking up on the royal capital and a mysterious person dying. “Kill all enemies�even if it’s a god.” Who is the true enemy who stands in front of them?! The “strong‐est” different world fantasy, the second season begins!
January 15, 2022 BONES Tokyo MX, GYT, GTV, BS11, MBS, CBC, HBC, RKB
Vanitas no Carte 2nd Cour ヴァニタスの手記 2クール The Case Study of Vanitas Season 2
This is a tale of vampires on the brink of extinction in nineteenth-century France, where humans and vampires coexist. The young vampire Noé is traveling to Paris in search of The Book of Vanitas, a book said to be capable of unleashing a curse upon all vampires. On an airship towards Paris, he finds himself embroiled in a strange incident. Amidst the chaos, Vanitas, a human doctor who claims to be a vampire expert, appears before Noé. In Vanitas’s hands is the very book that Noé has been searching for�The Book of Vanitas. Second season of Vanitas no Carte.