Completed Anime in 2018

Batman Ninja

Gorilla Grodd's time displacement machine transports many of Batman's worst enemies to feudal Japan - along with the Dark Knight and a few of his allies. The villains take over the forms of the feudal lords that rule the divided land, with the Joker taking the lead among the warring factions. As his traditional high-tech weaponry is exhausted almost immediately, Batman must rely on his intellect and his allies - including Catwoman and the extended Bat-family - to restore order to the land, and return to present-day Gotham City. (Source: Anime News Network)

Love To-LIE-Angle

When Natsuno Hanabi went back to her hometown to study in high school, she thought that she will have a new wonderful life. But Tachibanakan, the dormitory she was going to live in, was not what she expected.

Planet With

Souya Kuroi has dreams of people with superpowers fighting a massive dragon in the sky, but his real life is almost as weird. He's had amnesia for about two weeks and been taken in by a maid and an anthropomorphic cat. When a UFO in the shape of a stuffed bear approaches Sorimasaka City and other metros around the world, he's startled to see seven rainbow-sparkling heroes zoom out to confront it - just like in his dream. Even weirder, the maid wants him to leave his shelter to confront these heroes and take the source of their power. (Source: Anime News Network)

Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles

The gourmet comedy follows the daily life of Koizumi, a high school girl who looks like a cool beauty at first glance, but actually has an unexpected side of her that loves ramen. (Source: Anime News Network)

Captain Tsubasa (2018)

Remake of the first series. Tsubasa Oozora is an 11-year-old elementary school student who is deeply in love with football and dreams of one day winning the FIFA World Cup for Japan. He lives together with his mother in Japan, while his father is a seafaring captain who travels around the world. Tsubasa Ozora moves to the town Nankatsu to increase his skills as a soccer player. He is challenged by the Super Goalkeeper Genzo Wakabayashi. He then agrees to compete and see who was the best soccer player there. (Source: Anime News Network)

Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san OVA

Unaired episodes bundled with the 11th, 12th, 13th, and 24th volumes of the Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san manga.

Cells at Work!: The Common Cold

A mysterious cell wearing a stylish hat appears before the regular cells, who are bored with just the same (cell division) work over and over again, every day. This mysterious cell lures the regular cells into a mischievous scheme against White Blood Cell and Killer T Cell. The regular cells enjoy working out their everyday, pent-up frustration. But, just who exactly is this cell wearing a stylish hat? (Source: Anime News Network)

Junji Ito Collection: Tomie

Unaired episodes included with the second and third DVD sets of the TV anime. Tomie Kawakami is a femme fatale with long black hair and a beauty mark just under her left eye. She can seduce nearly any man, and drive them to murder as well, even though the victim is often Tomie herself. While one lover seeks to keep her for himself, another grows terrified of the immortal succubus. But soon they realize no matter how many times they kill her, the world will never be free of Tomie. (Source: VIZ Media)

Asobi Asobase -workshop of fun- OVA

Included with seventh volume of the Asobi Asobase manga.

Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond

Natsume has been busy, navigating between humans and Yokai when he coincidentally reunites with an old classmate, Yuki. It brings back painful memories of a certain Yokai. Meanwhile, Natsume also became acquainted with Yorie Tsumura, a woman in the memories of a Yokai whose name he had returned. Yorie knew much about Reiko, but now lived a peaceful life with her only son, Mukuo. Being with this family was comforting for Natsume, but apparently a mysterious Yokai has been lurking in their town. On the way back from investigating, a "Yokai seed" that had latched itself to Nyanko Sensei drops into the Fujiwaras' garden and grows overnight into a fruit tree. When Nyanko Sensei eats a fruit that is somehow shaped like himself, he suddenly splits into three! (Source: Aniplex USA)

Holmes of Kyoto

The "light, antique mystery" series revolves around a "spiteful," handsome Kyoto boy and a high school girl. The story is set at an antique shop in Kyoto's Teramachi Sanjou shopping district. High school girl Aoi Mashiro unexpectedly runs into Kiyotaka Yagashira, the son of the shop's owner, and ends up working part-time at the shop. Kiyotaka is called the "Holmes at Teramachi Sanjou," and he and Aoi solve odd cases brought to them by various clients. (Source: Anime News Network)

One Room SECOND SEASON

The second season of One Room. Note: Excludes recap episode 0, Hanasaka Yui's Prologue.

The Seven Heavenly Virtues

The "Seven Mortal Sins," demons from hell, have pressed forward and have started to spread their plague. Heaven is in chaos, and the angels of the "Seven Heavenly Virtues" are sent to Earth to search for a candidate to become the "true messiah." (Source: Anime News Network)

Anima Yell!

The story follows Kohane Hatoya, a 1st year high school student who is a bit clumsy and scared of heights but who has a very bubbly and outgoing personality. Kohane decides to join the cheerleading club to try to make friends and overcome her weaknesses. (Source: Crunchyroll)

Angolmois: Record of Mongol Invasion

The traditional historical epic adventure centers around a samurai defending Japan against the first Mongol invasion of 1274. (Source: Anime News Network)

Asobi Asobase Specials

Specials included with the third and fourth volumes of the Asobi Asobase Blu-ray and DVD releases.

School Babysitters OVA

In the OVA's story from the manga's ninth compiled book volume, Ryuuichi takes a break from the babysitter club in order to study for tests. Imitating Ryuuichi as he studies, Kotarou and friends practice writing. Ryuuichi wants to thank Saikawa, who helped him out during testing, and he nonchalantly tries to figure out what Saikawa likes. Ryuuichi makes curry for the chairwoman and Saikawa. The OVA also includes a special "Snow White" segment based on a story from the manga's sixth volume. The chairwoman is the Queen, and Inomata is trapped in a castle doing nothing but studying as Snow White. Ryuuichi is the huntsman who takes her to the outside. The babies are the seven dwarfs, and they run into Usaida in the forest. (Source: Anime News Network)

Shingeki no Kyojin: Chimi Kyara Gekijou - Rivai-han

Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3 DVD/BD specials. They are chibi parody shorts; one video was included on each of the DVD/BDs for a total of four. Each video contained three stories (essentially chibi parody short episode 38-49) which continued the chibi parody story from the previous chibi parody specials included on the DVD/BDs of the previous seasons.

Dorei-ku The Animation

What if you could enslave anyone you ever wanted? Well, this comes close. The SCM lets you enslave anyone who is also wearing an SCM, at a price. One must win over the other, at the cost of anything, in order for the other to become their slave.

Isekai Izakaya: Japanese Food From Another World

Izakaya "Nobu" is a modest establishment, staffed by only two people: master, Nobuyuki Yazawa, and server, Shinobu Senke. Despite its humble appearance, its entrance is mysteriously connected to an ancient city from another world: "Aitheria." Nobu's patrons consist of lazy palace guards, incognito clergymen, and the Waterworks Guildmaster - certainly not your average clientele! But once they enter Nobu's doors, they are greeted with the finest alcohol they've ever tasted and dishes the likes of which they've never seen. With the food plentiful and the drinks flowing, the patrons leave their troubles at the door as they call, "Give me a cold ale, master!" (Source: Crunchyroll)

GeGeGe no Kitaro

Nearly twenty years into the 21st century, people have forgotten the existence of Yokai. When a number of unexplainable phenomena plague adults of the human world with confusion and chaos, thirteen-year-old Mana writes a letter to the Yokai Post in search of answers, only to be greeted by Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro... (Source: Crunchyroll)

Muhyo & Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation

Are you a victim of unwanted spirit possession? Is there a ghost you need sent up and away...or down to burn for all eternity? If the answer is yes, then you need Muhyo and Roji, experts in magic law. Serving justice to evil spirits is their specialty. </br> (Source: VIZ Media)

Jingai-san no Yome

Hinowa Tomari is a normal high schooler, until one day he's told that he has to become the wife of a mysterious creature called Kanenogi. This is the start of their newly married life.

Aggretsuko: We Wish You A Metal Christmas

Red panda Retsuko, worked to the bone, unleashes her frustration in the form of death metal. Lately, though, she's found another joy--getting the most likes possible on her Instagram posts. In fact, it is said that social media attention can release endorphins. As Christmas falls upon the city, Retsuko's hunger for validation only grows, pushing her to find new ways to embellish and sugarcoat her otherwise drab life for the internet to see.

LOST SONG

Rin, an energetic girl who loves to eat, lives in a verdant frontier village. Deep within the royal palace in the bustling capital city, the songstress Finis spends her days in solitude. Both share a special power no other person has. A miraculous power that can heal wounds, create water and stir the wind -- the power of song. Guided by destiny, the two young women each face an arduous journey with the power of song. The shadow of war looms over the kingdom, tainting even the miraculous songs with the blood of innocents. Loved ones meet their deaths as silent screams echo through a stone prison. As two destinies intersect, will the final song be one of despair, hope or...? (Source: Anime News Network)

Mr. Tonegawa: Middle Management Blues

Teiai Group is one of Japan's largest firms. Yukio Tonegawa, a man with a larger-than-life presence and sharp intellect, works as the right-hand man of Chairman Kazutaka Hyodo. One day, the chairman commands Tonegawa to spearhead "Game of Death," an evil project that employs debtors. He rallies his direct reports and scrambles to form Team Tonegawa, only to encounter a barrage of challenges from the erratic chairman and his disloyal employees, ultimately leading to his demotion. Team Tonegawa is bombarded with an onslaught of wide-ranging problems! "Mr. Tonegawa - Middle Management Blues -" is a spinoff of "Kaiji," the hit manga series that boasts a total circulation of over 20 million printed copies. (Source: Nippon TV) Note: Episode 14-15, parts of 18, and parts of 20-23 of this entry adapts the Kaiji spin-off manga Ichinichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou.

Take My Brother Away! 2

The second season of Ani ni Tsukeru Kusuri wa Nai!. As always, Shi Miao is tired of her brother's ridiculous antics, and Shi Fen can only hope to escape the clutches of his violent sister. With their friends and classmates in tow, the two continue their dysfunctional relationship as reluctant but devoted siblings. Note: Airing dates reflect the original airing and premiere dates in China, where it aired earlier than it did in Japan.

Yowamushi Pedal Glory Line

The fourth season of Yowamushi Pedal.

Crossing Time

The omnibus manga tells a series of short stories about conversations young women have while waiting at railroad crossings. (Source: Anime News Network)

Lupin the 3rd Part V

A legendary thief deserves a legendary heist, and Lupin has set his sights on his biggest bounty yet: Marco Polo, a dark-web marketplace where criminals lurk and there's money for the taking. But just as Lupin swipes his latest fortune and tries to make off with the goods, his hideout is inexplicably surrounded by Zenigata and his forces thanks to a new game that's gone viral on social media. It has a very specific, very unfortunate objective, and the name of the game is "Arrest Lupin III"! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)