Anime Winter 2017 Chart

Anime Chart, Anime Winter 2017

9:47 PM February 11, 2016

Action Anime

Ao no Exorcist 2nd Season

Humans reside in the world called Assiah while demons reside in Gehenna. These two worlds are inaccessible by the other; however, demons can and did possess things from the material world and were able to access Assiah.

Alternate Name: Blue Exorcist 2nd Season

Genre: Action, Supernatural, Shounen, Fantasy

Studios: A-1 Pictures

Chain Chronicle: Haecceitas no Hikari

This is Yggdra, a continent at the farthest ends of the earth. The residents of this land believed that it was the entire world. The continent was divided into territories, with a king ruling over each. Even though small battles broke out between each of the powers, balance was maintained by the Holy King, a leader chosen by the kings of the round table. That is, until the demons of darkness, the Black Army appeared...

Genre: Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama

Studios: Telecom Animation Film, Graphinica

Chiruran Nibun no Ichi

On the eve of a new era, Kyoto was in chaos. Different factions were moving at cross-purposes, and with the clash of different ideals, many were resorting to violence to enforce their views. To bring back order to the streets of Kyoto, Shinsengumi – the supposed guardians of peace – were formed.

Alternate Name: Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem

Genre: Action, Historical, Samurai

Studios: LandQ Studios

Chouyuu Sekai: Being the Reality

TBA

Alternate Name: World of Super Sand Box: Being the Reality, Chao You Shijie

Genre: Fantasy, Action, School

Studios: Tencent Animation

HandShakers

This is Osaka. Tazuna, a high-school student with a knack for mechanics, accepts a certain repair request and visits a university research facility. There, he meets Koyori, a lone girl asleep on a bed. As though being led by something, Tazuna touches her fingertips - and a voice flows into him from a place unknown.

Genre: Action, Supernatural, Drama

Studios: GoHands

Moblie Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans 2nd Season

(This is the 2nd Season of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans)
There was a great war referred to as the 'Calamity War.' It has been 300 years since this war has ended.
Somewhere in those 300 years, the Earth’s government has been overthrown and a new government has been established in its place. While everything on earth has been enjoying a transient peace, on nearby Mars, the coals of dissent are breathing life into a new war.

Alternate Name: Mobile Suit Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans 2nd Season

Genre: Action, Mecha, Space

Studios: Sunrise

Onihei

The time is Post-Edo. Thieves who devoted themselves to committing atrocities did have one feared man whom they referred to as “Oni” or demon. Heizou Hasegawa is known as Oni no Heizou; an Arson & Theft Inspector. Arson & Theft Inspectors are a special part of a police force.

Genre: Action, Historical, Crime

Studios: Studio M2

Schoolgirl Strikers: Animation Channel

An anime adaptation of the a light novel-style RPG smartphone game. Schoolgirl Strikers follows a story full of mystery, with girls who you must lead to fight ‘Oburi’ (apparitions) which are invading the earth.

Genre: Action

Studios: J.C.STAFF

Youjo Senki

That is a monster in young girl’s clothing.

A young girl stands on the front lines of war. A young girl with blonde hair, blue eyes, and clear white skin flies through the air, mercilessly trampling her enemies. The name of this young girl, who commands her troops with a childlike lisp, is Tanya Degrechov. However, on the inside she is an elite salaryman who was forced to be reborn as a young girl at the hands of a rampaging god. Degrechov, who prioritises efficiency and her own career above everything else, will become the most dangerous person in existence - even amongst the sorcerers of Imperial Army.

Alternate Name: Saga of Tanya the Evil

Genre: Action, Military

Studios: NUT

Comedy Anime

Chou Shounen Tantei-dan NEO

The year is 2117, this is future Tokyo. The battle between the Fiend with Twenty Faces and Detective Akechi is ongoing to this day. It has continued for seven generations. Led by the 7th Kobayashi, the Boy Detectives Club spend their days relaxing, with just the right amount of thrilling adventure and action thrown in.

Alternate Name: Super Boy Detectives Club NEO

Genre: Mystery, Detective

Studios: DLE

ClassicaLoid

Kanae and Sousuke live in a suburban city which is being revitalised by music. One day, Beethoven and Mozart appear before their eyes! These two sketchy characters, who call themselves 'ClassicaLoids', play music - or 'Musik', as they call it - which has a strange power... With stars falling from the sky and giant robots appearing out of nowhere, every day is chaotic! More ClassicaLoids such as Bach, Chopin, and Schubert begin appearing one after the other. But what is the huge hidden secret behind their power? Are the ClassicaLoids friends or foes to humanity, or maybe something completely different? This Musik comedy has battles, music, slapstick, heartwarming stories, and maybe even some hints of love...?

Genre: Comedy, Music

Studios: Sunrise

Demi-chan wa Kataritai

Succubus, Dullahan, Yuki Onna and now a vampire?! These creatures are a bit different from us as humans and are referred to as demi-humans. Recently though, they are called “demi”.
Now, these slightly different living beings, “demi”, are together in school with Tetsuo Takahashi, a high school teacher who has an abundant interest in these “demis”.

Alternate Name: Interivews with Demi Girls

Genre: Comedy, Fantasy

Studios: A-1 Pictures

Gabriel Drop Out

Gabriel, the top student at angel school, has descended to earth to show humans the right path! However, she gets a little too accustomed to human culture and ends up skipping school all the time, spending her days lazing around absorbed in online games.

Genre: Comedy, Supernatural, Slice of Life

Studios: Doga Kobo

Gintama

This is the next season of Gintama that is a sequel season to the Season that began in 2015. Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura, and more will be back as the members of Yorozuya come together to engage in even more shenanigans!

Alternate Name: Gintama 2017

Genre: Action, Comedy, Historical, Shounen

Studios: Bandai Namco Pictures

Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon

Tooru lives with Kobayashi-san in her apartment as an uninvited maid. Although Tooru thinks humans are foolish and looks down on them on principle, because she owes Kobayashi-san for helping her in the past, she does her best to serve her.

Alternate Name: Miss Kobayashi's Maid Dragon

Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life

Studios: Kyoto Animation

Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! 2nd Season

(The 2nd season of Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!) Hikikomori Kazuma Saitou loves video games more than life and one day his sad, short life ends in a traffic accident… Or at least it was supposed to. When he opens his eyes after the accident a goddess appears and introduces herself as Aqua.

Alternate Name: Konosuba 2nd Season

Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Ecchi

Studios: Studio Deen

The Numbers

A super hyper action-packed comedy about the prisoners and guards in the world’s biggest, highest security prison. On a lone island in the ocean stands a giant, impregnable prison. With its tough guards and the world’s highest level of security, not a single person can escape… Right?!

Alternate Name: Nanbaka

Genre: Comedy, Action, Slice of Life

Studios: Satelight

Urara Meirochou

This is Meirochou (Labyrinth Town), a town made up of only fortune-teller girls, known as Urara. Chiya, who was raised in the mountains, comes to this town to fulfil a certain objective, but what exactly is it…? There she meets the serious Kon, western-world loving Koume, and shy Nono, and her fun-filled days as an apprentice Urara begin!

Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life

Studios: J.C.STAFF

Drama Anime

ACCA: 13-ku Kantsatsu-ka

ACCA is the only unified organization overseeing the country that is broken up into 13 wards or states. This organization looks after each of the wards, and Jean is currently second in command of the Inspection office. Nicknamed 'Cigarette receiver Jean,' he has been dubbed the 'quirky man' and he is nobody’s fool.

Genre: Drama, Police

Studios: Madhouse

Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu 2nd Season

The 2nd Season of Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu. Having polished his skills, Yotaro has finally advanced and become a headliner. The professional name handed down to him? Sukeroku the 3rd. Just what kind of rakugo will Yotaro perform for his teacher Yakumo, for Konatsu, for the sake of changing the Sukeroku that lives within them both?

Alternate Name: Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Sukeroku Futatabi Hen

Genre: Drama, Historical

Studios: Studio Deen

Trickster

The year is 2030. The Boy Detectives Club is brought together by mysterious private detective Kogoro Akechi. These boys have been instructed in how to solve a wide variety of cases, big and small, using their inherent ability to take action.

Alternate Name: Trickster Edogawa Ranpo Shounen Tanteidan yori

Genre: Mystery, Detective, Drama

Studios: TMS Entertainment, Shin-ei Animation

Fantasy & Supernatural Anime

elDLIVE

The main character Chuuta Kokonose can hear a voice in his head that no one else can hear. He is treated like a weirdo due to how much he talks to himself. Suddenly one day, he is scouted by elDLIVE Space Patrol Police charged with maintaining peace and public order. Now his action packed space police story begins as he is challenged to learn more about this unknown world!

Genre: Sci-Fi, Space, Action

Studios: Studio Pierrot

Kemono Friends

In the gigantic integrated zoo Japari Park, animals change to a human-like appearance because of the mysterious substance called Sand Star and become Animal Girls! Many people visit the zoo and have fun, but one day… A lost girl comes to the zoo. Wanting to go back where she came from, she embarks on a new adventure, and the other Animal Girls join in!

Genre: Fantasy

Studios: Yaoyorozu

Little Witch Academia

A full-length television anime series based on the Little Witch Academia movies.
After seeing a show put on by the Witch Shiny Chariot, Akko became obsessed with magic at a young age. Now, she’s enrolled in a traditional European school famous for raising witches - Luna Nova Magical Academy!

Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Magic

Studios: Trigger

Monster Hunter Stories: RIDE ON

Ryuuto, a young man who lives in the Rider’s village of Hakumu, dreams of becoming the world’s best Rider. When he turns 12 years old, Ryuuto decides to find his first Otomon before he attends the ceremony where he will receive his Kizuna Ishi. With his childhood friends, the kind-hearted Schwal and the ever-curious Lilia, and his frivolous partner Nabirou, Ryuuto heads deep into the forest. There, he miraculously meets a Rathalos!

Genre: Fantasy, Adventure

Studios: David Production

Reikenzan: Eichi he no Shikaku

(This is the 2nd Season of Reikenzan) It has been two years since Ouriku has begun his training in hopes of becoming a sage. Ouriku has been given the trial to descend to Earth in order to experience earthly life better. He heads towards his hometown...

Alternate Name: Reikenzan 2nd Season

Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy

Studios: Studio Deen

Spiritpact

Poverty-stricken Keika You was in a traffic accident. When he opens his eyes, he looks ten years younger, just like a youthful boy! Just when he thought he could start his life afresh and become successful, a super-hot rich guy with white hair appears before him.

Genre: Action, Supernatural, Shounen-ai

Studios: Emon

Tales of Zestiria the X (Cross) 2nd Season

This is the 2nd Season of Tales of Zestiria the X (Cross). Sorey is a human youth who grew up among the ‘Seraphim’ (tenzoku), spiritual beings not visible to humans. Sorey believes in the folklore that says that long ago, every human was able to see the Seraphim, and he dreams of unravelling the ancient mystery to make the world a place where people and Seraphim can live together in peace.

Genre: Fantasy, Adventure

Studios: ufotable

Sousei no Onmyouji

In a parallel world lies the underground realm of Magano, where unusual monsters known as ‘Kegare’ lurk. Those who purify these creatures and protect people are called exorcists. Rokuro Enmadou, who has no desire to become an exorcist despite having the talent for it, is one day given the prestigious title of Twin Star by an oracle.

Alternate Name: Twin Star Exorcists

Genre: Action, Fantasy, Supernatural

Studios: Studio Pierrot

Yami Shibai 4th Season

The 4th season of Yami Shibai. This is a horror short story anime, that depicts various strange urban legends that happen all around us. Using a now-rarely-seen “paper picture show” style, this Showa-esque is sure to be a thriller!

Alternate Name: Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories 4th Season

Genre: Horror, Supernatural

Studios: ILCA

Ecchi & Harem Anime

Akiba's Trip: The Animation

This is Akihabara - a broadminded city that accepts newcomers and veterans alike. Even if you’re alone, if you go to Akihabara there’s sure to be someone there that understands you. A place where you feel like you could do something, you can do something - a city that strips both body and mind.

Genre: Action, Ecchi, Supernatural

Studios: GONZO

Chaos;Child

The sequel to Chaos;Head. The date is October 2015, six years after the disaster known as the Shibuya Earthquake. A series of strange incidents are happening in the still-recovering city. Someone is streaming mysterious deaths to a live audience online. Someone dies in the middle of singing in a street performance. A corpse swings from the ceiling of a love hotel. People start to notice.

Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror, Harem

Studios: Silver Link.

Fuuka

Yuu, a transfer student, is a shy young man. He can’t take his hands of his smartphone, because he’s always checking Twitter! Fuuka, a girl who goes at her own pace and is a bit all over the place but still draws people to her, doesn’t have a mobile phone. Koyuki, Yuu’s childhood friend and a popular singer, reconnects with Yuu on Twitter.

Genre: Ecchi, Romance, Music

Studios: Diomedéa

Rewrite 2nd Season

This is the second season of Rewrite. In the lush and green capital of Kazamatsuri, civilization and nature coexist in an ideal environment. In this city lives Kotarou Tennouji, and he spends his normal, everyday life with his friends Kototri Kanbe, Haruhiko Yoshino, and others. However, in that peaceful city of Kazamatsuri, once a year, there is a time when things are a bit turbulent.

Genre: Harem, Action, School

Studios: 8bit

Idol Anime

BanG Dream!

Kasumi has been searching for something as sparkly and exciting as the ‘beat of the stars’ since she heard it as a child when she looked up at the night sky. One day just after she enters high school, she comes across a star-shaped guitar in an antique pawn shop storehouse. With this, she feels a new kind of excitement, and the feelings she had always locked up inside herself start to break out.

Genre: Idol, Music

Studios: ISSEN×XEBEC

Idol Jihen

Increasing income divide, creeping environmental pollution, unsolvable waste issues, childcare waiting lists being discussed without those concerned, repeated corruption… The government, smeared by vested interests, can’t do a thing against the many problems and sources of discontent. It’s in this situation, with Japan cornered with no way out, that idols rise up to save the day!

Alternate Name: Idol Incidents

Genre: Idol, Music

Studios: MAPPA, VOLN

Marginal#4: Kiss kara Tsukuru Big Bang

With the light snow falling on February 13th, a new idol unit in Pythagoras Production was formed. They are MARGINAL #4, 'idols whose KISS reaches the galaxy.' The members are Atom Kirihara, Rui Aiba, L Nomura, and R Nomura. Together, they give their best performances with their fan’s cheers of support! There is also the senior idol unit LAGRANGE POINT, and the junior idol unit UNICORN Jr. Off the stage though... they are just normal high school boys!

Genre: Idol, Music

Studios: J.C.STAFF

Romance Anime

Kuzu no Honkai

Hanabi Yasuraoka and Mugi Awaya are a high school couple and the envy of everyone in school. They go home together, tell each other what marks they get on tests, talk about other people’s love lives and share secret kisses.

Genre: Drama, Romance, Ecchi

Studios: Lerche

Masamune-kun no Revenge

8 years ago, Masamune Makabe was bullied by a girl called Aki Adagaki. Now, he’s out for revenge! Reborn as a slimmer, more handsome guy, he’s come back to his hometown. He’s changed his last name and become a totally different person, all for the sake of Operation Dead or Love - a scheme to make Aki fall for him, only to dump her in the most spectacular way.

Alternate Name: Masamune-kun's Revenge

Genre: Comedy, Romance, Harem

Studios: SILVER LINK

Seiren

The second year of high school, summer. Shouichi Kamita is called out by his homeroom teacher about his plans for the future, and starts to worry about becoming an adult. That’s when he meets various different girls… What kind of future will he aspire to?

Genre: Romance, Comedy

Studios: Studio Gokumi, AXsiZ

Super Lovers 2nd Season

(The 2nd Season of Super Lovers.) Tricked into believing his mother was on the verge of death, Haru Kaidou arrives abroad only to be suddenly introduced to his 'little brother' Ren.

Genre: Romance, Shounen-ai, BL, Drama

Studios: Studio Deen

Slice of Life Anime

Nyanko Days

When shy Tomoko comes home from school, there are three cute cats that come to meet her. (=^･ω･^=)(=^･ω･^=)(=^･ω･^=)

Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy

Studios: EMT Squared

One Room

From the creators of Makura Danshi and Anitore EX comes this new virtual anime where you are the protagonist! Three stories are about to unfold in your room...

Genre: Slice of Life

Studios: Typhoon Graphics

Sangatsu no Lion

Rei Kiriyama lost his parents long ago as a child. He bears a heavy loneliness in his heart and currently at 17 years old, is a professional shogi player. Rei lives in Shitamachi in Tokyo and meets the three Kawamoto sisters Akari, Hinata, and Momo. Little by little, he starts to change.

Alternate Name: March comes in like a Lion

Genre: Slice of Life

Studios: Shaft

Piace: Watashi no Italian

High-school girl Morina Nanase works part time at Italian restaurant, Trattoria Festa. Through meeting various eccentric characters who are working seriously with Italian cuisine, like the genius-chef elementary schooler Maro Kitahara, she begins to grow as a person.

Alternate Name: Piacevole! My Italian Cooking

Genre: Slice of Life, Cooking, Comedy

Studios: ZERO-G

Sports Anime

ALL OUT!!

Kenji Gion is very concerned about his height. On his first day of attending Kanagawa High School, nicknamed 'Jinko,' He meets the very tall Sumiaki Iwashimizu and a ball game. That ball game is… Rugby! This young, elliptical tale of an odd couple is about to be spun!

Genre: Sports, Shounen

Studios: TMS Entertainment, Madhouse

Minami Kamakura Koukou Joshi Jitensha-bu

Hiromi has moved from Nagasaki, a city with nothing but hills, to Kamakura. She heads to school on her bike, excited about her new life in Kamakura and her first day of high school. However, this is her first time going to school on a bike in quite a while,

Alternate Name: Minami Kamakura High School Girls Cycling Club

Genre: Sports, School

Studios: J.C. Staff

Tiger Mask W

A new anime series based on Tiger Mask. Two young wrestlers face each other at Tora no Ana, an underground pro wrestling organisation that has been resurrected. The pro-wrestling dojo where the two trained together had been crushed by Tora no Ana. One is the successor of the special training facility at the foot of Mt. Fuji and the tiger mask, left to him by Naoto Date.

Genre: Sports, Action, Drama

Studios: Toei Animation

Yowamushi Pedal 3rd Season

The third season of Yowamushi Pedal. The third-years prepare to retire from the club, and the ‘new generation’ team start to sprint towards their goal - to become Inter High champions once more!

Alternate Name: Yowamushi Pedal: NEW GENERATION

Genre: Sports, Comedy, Drama

Studios: TMS Entertainment