Year 2021

Ningen Kaishuusha

The story centers on a mysterious all-black waste collection truck that appears out of nowhere. However, instead of collecting garbage or discarded appliances for disposal, it picks up "useless" people. (Source: Anime News Network)

KICK&SLIDE

The third generation of J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE is reimagined as 7 unique and diverse characters in "KICK & SLIDE". This is a slapstick story where the characters solve difficult cases!? and rare cases!? that occur in the colorful and pop vibrant city "Nakame Town" with dance and music. Note: It aired during the Oha-Suta (おはスタ) variety program on TV Tokyo.

Shinkai no Survival!

Aoi Hane Mitsuketa!

The story centers on Haru and Hina, two siblings who live in the city and get along well. One day they find a beautiful blue feather on the road, and they set out to find its owner. A mysterious crow appears before them, and acts as a guide. The three then go on a journey to find the owner, meeting various birds along the way. (Source: Anime News Network)

Cosmo Samurai

A part of Toonami's Total Immersion Event (T.I.E.) for 2021, Venture into the stars with Cosmo Samurai! Initiate anime adventure! Note: The parts of 'Cosmo Samurai' and a combined, full version 'Cosmo Samurai (Full Interstitial)' are both available on the official Adult Swim YouTube channel.

Anpanman: Fluffy Furry and the Land of Clouds

Anpanman, his friends, and the cloud child Fuwari strive to save Cloud Country. In order for flowers and plants to be healthy, Cloud Country travels to distribute clouds that can make rain and rainbows to various towns and stars. A cloud baby born in Cloud Country runs across Baikinman and his friends. After meeting them, the baby gets the name Fuwari and quickly grows while developing a bond with Dokin-chan.

Ndaho Kekkon Omedetou!!

Animation released to celebrate YouTube channel Fischer's member Ndaho getting married.

Ryuusatsu no Kyoukotsu

Note: One of the four short movies that showed in Animenotane 2021.

Fire Emblem Heroes - Holiday - Chibi Playhouse

An adorable animated video which takes a look back at Veronica's journey from when she first met the Order of Heroes until now. There are even nods to the winter festivities from the world of FE Heroes, all of which is performed through a stage play-like setting. (Source: Fire Emblem Heroes Twitter, edited)

Cogimyun 2nd

Hyper Positive Yogoremon

A collaboration between FIREBUG, Fuji TV, and Bandai: Hyper Positive Yogoremon centers on Otarou, a creature themed around dirt known as a yogoremon. It and other yogoremon will ask the meaning of words and explain negative terms in positive ways. The shorts are also posted on the official CreepHyp YouTube channel. (Source: ANN, edited)

Blink in the Desert

Malice comes up abruptly. As if it is blinking. Capricious like a flapping insect. One day a young hermit finds a winged insect and crushes it out of disgust. Meanwhile, the elephant sees the whole situation but says nothing. From that day on, the boy is chased by shadows of the winged insects. (Source: Official Website) Graduate Work 2021, Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Film and New Media, Department of Animation.

Riku wa Yowakunai

Oshiri Tantei 5

Fifth season of Oshiri Tantei.

Nomino Sukune

In ancient legend, "NOMINO SUKUNE" was the creator of Japanese Sumo wrestling. He also aborted the live human sacrifices in the tombs of the emperor and made terra-cotta clay sculptures instead.

Biohazard Village × Ningyou Geki

Sumo Wrestler

Sawako Kabuki's contribution to the event "Atarashii Yoru no Hanabi", where fireworks-themed short films by four artists were screened on the wall of the BONUS TRACK plaza.

Utau Soccer Panda Mifanda

Short anime based on the Music Interact Football for All (MIFA) organization's mascot Mifanda. (Source: Anime News Network)

Fudanshi Shoukan: Isekai de Shinjuu ni Hameraremashita Mini Anime Tokubetsu-hen

A special short chibi animation announcing the production of a Drama CD for the series.

Atsumare! Minna no Contematsu-san!

Special anime included in the Osomatsu-san 3rd Season Blu-ray and DVD volumes 1 to 6, based on 4-koma manga that were submitted by fans.

Otoppe: Papa Don't Cry

Kumo no Ue wa Itsumo, Hare

Kintamani Dog

The story centers on Kinta, a Kintamani Dog living in the Kintamani region of Bali, whose father suddenly disappears. He goes on a journey to find his father.

Osomatsu-san 3 Short Episode Anime: Gekokujou

Two-part special anime included in Osomatsu-san 3rd Season Blu-ray and DVD volumes 7 and 8.

Ikinuke! Bakusou! Kusohamu-chan!

The anime's release celebrates the character's "birthday" as a stamp character for the LINE messaging service. The character is a hamster that came from space. (Source: Anime News Network) Note: All 24 episodes were first available for free in the Manga ONE app and on the official Kusohamu-chan YouTube channel for 24 hours.

dTV Original Anime: Youkai Watch ♪

dTV-exclusive special short anime of Youkai Watch ♪.

ColoColo Animal Otogibanashi

Zannen na Ikimono Jiten (2021)

Oka no Ue no Charlie Trailer

Animated short

Oshiri Tantei: Sufuure-tou no Himitsu