Anime Works

Created to celebrate the second anniversary of the cult PC game NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE, this short animation offers a brief, stylized glimpse into the game's darkly whimsical world. Fans of the original title will find it a charming commemorative piece, while newcomers get a compact introduction to its distinctive aesthetic. Worth a look for anyone curious about the creative community surrounding one of indie gaming's more memorable recent releases.

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• Comedy
• Fantasy
• Parody

A teenage fangirl working a housecleaning side job to fund her idol obsession discovers her latest client is Tamon Fukuhara, the very star she adores. Behind closed doors, he's far removed from his polished stage image, quietly struggling with anxiety and self-doubt. What begins as a professional arrangement gradually deepens into something more complicated, raising questions about where admiration ends and genuine connection begins.

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• Comedy
• Romance
• Idols (Male)

A financially struggling honor student takes on a high-paying tutoring job, only to find his new clients are five sisters who have no interest in being taught. Set across cozy school settings and everyday Tokyo life, this romantic comedy series balances genuine warmth with light academic stakes as the tutor and quintuplets slowly work toward a common goal. Fans of the series will recognize many of its familiar urban backdrops throughout the city.

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• Romance
• Comedy
• Harem
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Rooted in the legend of Momotarou, this action manga reimagines the ancient conflict between humanity and the demonic Oni in a contemporary setting. After a violent encounter forces teenager Shiki Ichinose to confront his Oni ancestry, he enrolls at Rasetsu Academy to master the destructive power running through his blood. The series balances its folklore foundations with sharp character dynamics and a personal revenge narrative that gives the supernatural battles real emotional weight.

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• Adventure
• Comedy
• Magical Sex Shift

Set in the real-life city of Kashiwa, this lighthearted gag series blends high school comedy with local urban legends and odd supernatural creatures. It doubles as a quirky love letter to an often-overlooked Chiba suburb, making it a fun watch before or after exploring the area yourself.

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• Mystery
• Supernatural
• Comedy
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Three ordinary high school boys at a fictional all-boys school fill their days with wildly overblown daydreams, impromptu RPG scenarios, and awkward riverside encounters that somehow feel deeply familiar. This slice-of-life comedy captures the strange, unhurried rhythm of teenage boyhood with a warmth that resonates well beyond its school setting. Fans visiting Tokyo will find plenty of real-world echoes of its humor in the quiet, unscripted moments between landmarks.

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• Comedy
• Gag Humor
• School

Three ordinary high school boys at an all-boys school fill their days with wildly imaginative scenarios, from RPG reenactments to sunset riverbank encounters that never quite go as planned. Grounded in the small, recognizable rhythms of teenage life in Japan, this comedy finds genuine charm in the gap between how dramatic adolescence feels and how mundane it actually looks. Fans visiting Tokyo will recognize its suburban school corridors and quiet riverside spots as backdrops that feel instantly, warmly familiar.

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• Comedy
• Gag Humor
• School

Set in a cozy middle school classroom, this slice-of-life series centers on a gentle rivalry between two classmates: the quick-witted Takagi, who delights in playfully flustering her seatmate Nishikata, and Nishikata himself, who is determined to one day turn the tables on her. The humor is low-key and character-driven, built entirely on small, relatable moments rather than dramatic stakes. Fans of the series often visit locations in Shodoshima, the island that inspired its warm, unhurried atmosphere.

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• Comedy
• Romance
• Love Status Quo
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On a whim, two gals try dating each other for a year.

• Comedy
• Girls Love

The story follows a third-year high school girl (Neesan) who likes building plastic models in a model-making club along with fellow club members Makimaki and Okappa. (Source: MU)

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Collection of side stories from the manga 07-Ghost.

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• Comedy
• Drama
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Set in 2100 A.D., where video games feel 99% like real life. Follow Feng Lan in her adventure as the first player to play as the opposite sex in the VRMMO "Second Life" to prove to her brother that she can beat the game without using the "female benefits." But after she offends her family in a pvp match and even meets her real life friends and acquaintances in-game, can she continue to keep herself out of trouble by keeping her identity a secret?

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• Adventure
• Comedy
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The mischievous Jian Yi and the level-headed Zhan Zhengxi have been best friends since early childhood. Now, as they are entangled in the follies of high school, their bond has deepened. Jian Yi all but hides his romantic feelings for Zhan Zhengxi, who, despite pretending to dislike Jian Yi's teasing, cannot keep his true emotions from occasionally slipping through. Amid various festivals, classroom antics, and frequent shenanigans, Jian Yi and Zhan Zhengxi are soon joined by the rebellious delinquent Mo Guanshan and the handsome flirt He Tian. Together, they embrace the vibrant days of youth—always with a hint of romance. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

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• Comedy

Nanaka loves to paint. So when she enters high school, she gets excited at the prospect of jointing the arts club. However, there's only two members—the mysterious Chihaya and the energetic Kento. They're both good-looking guys, and Chihaya shares Nanaka's love for painting! (Source: Nagareboshi Scanlations)

• Comedy
• Romance

The Hero has defeated the Demon King, but the Princess he meant to save turned out to be a Prince. NEETdom, here he comes, but a life of relaxation surrounded by anime is a pretty sweet deal. Unfortunately, he gets caught up in millennia old legends, curses, and a twisted plot involving multiple Kingdoms and many dragons. Through and through, though, he'll follow a path of whimsy, even if that involves him palling it up with "villains". (Source: MU)

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• Comedy
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Wanna fake-date for 4 weeks? Dojun's life at college is off to a perfect start! Until he meets his roommate, Jaehee, a high school friend whom he may have ghosted. Jaehee claims he's over their unresolved past, but after an accident resulting in a fractured wrist, he makes Dojun a proposition... (Source: Manta)

• Boys Love
• Comedy
• Erotica

The hero's son and the ghost of the Demon King are the master and pupil!? Eirth, the son of the hero who defeated the Great Demon King, is troubled. Always expected to achieve great things, but unable to meet those expectations. No matter the effort he puts in, and the results he obtains, it's never enough for them. "I'm a disappointment compared to my father" or "Don't you know you're the son of the hero!!" Living every day like this, Eirth meets his destiny in the room containing the sword of his father, the hero. "Interesting. I will train you. I have only free time now." Eirth receives special personal training from the Demon King just to get back at his parents and the world. In the coming days, his parents, the heroes of the past, his first love, the princess childhood friend, the geniuses of the era, and the world will tremble before him. (Source: MU)

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• Comedy
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In an attempt to ward off yet another one of Jin Yeong-seo's suitors, Shin Ha-ri goes on a blind date in her best friend's place with the goal of ruining the meeting. Arriving in a thick layer of makeup, a ridiculous pink wig, and a seductive outfit, Ha-ri is prepared to scare the man away so badly that Yeong-seo's father will be forced to stop setting his daughter up on blind dates. However, the handsome young man who appears in front of Ha-ri is none other than Kang Tae-mu, the newly appointed CEO of the company she works at. Despite Ha-ri's attempts to act as crazy and undesirable as possible, Tae-mu remains indifferent during their date and even proposes to Ha-ri—whom he still believes is Yeong-seo. Caught in a web of deceit, Ha-ri must find a way to reject the oddly persistent Tae-mu or risk being exposed and losing her job. However, the more Tae-mu pursues Ha-ri, the more she begins to question her feelings toward him. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

• Comedy
• Drama
• Romance

Having lasted merely two weeks, World War III has come to an end. Both Accelerator and Hamazura Shiage have returned home to the people they cherish most after overcoming their individual conflicts. The world is at peace and Academy City continues on as normal while the magicians focus their efforts on repairing the damage they took from the war. Among this tranquility, however, someone is missing. Someone who used his right hand to save a young girl while changing the tides of war along the way: the "Imagine Breaker," Touma Kamijou. However, the disappearance of the self-proclaimed ordinary high school student has not affected the majority of the world as the temporary peace is soon broken when new threats, both espers and magicians, emerge across the globe. Now, the heroes of World War III must step forth into battle once more, facing off against some of the most powerful enemies imaginable in order to protect the people they hold most dear. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

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• Comedy
• Fantasy
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Toaru Majutsu no Index SP contains several short story arcs not covered from Index and Railgun‘s main stories, and adds more insights into the Toaru universe.

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• Supernatural

Volume 1 (Set between volumes 13 and 14) A series of short stories set before the events of volume fourteen including how Team GROUP was formed. Volume 2 (Set between volumes 16 and 17) A series of short stories including two separate meetings between Touma's and Mikoto's parents, two tales involving two of the Level 5s of Academy City, and other funny stories involving some of the characters. (Source: Wikipedia)

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• Supernatural

Toaru Majutsu no Index: Kanzaki SS is short story series featuring Kanzaki Kaori as the protagonist, going around the world and space doing missions for the Church of Necessary Evil, however, there is more than meets the eye as each incident is connected. Set of eight short stories, bundled with the Limited Edition DVDs of the Toaru Kagaku no Railgun anime

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Side-story novel to the Index/Railgun. Misaka Mikoto is invited to Russia to demonstrate the abilities of Level Five in a shopping mall. There she meets a girl named Lessar.

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Quickly intimidated by his frightening gaze, many people wish they could avoid any contact with Kyou Sakurai. However, one only needs to spend a little bit of time with him to realize that beneath his scary appearance lies a warm personality. He gives short pieces of advice to everyone he meets, making their day brighter. With more people being drawn to Sakurai's considerateness, his entourage starts to grow as he continues to build strong bonds with everyone around him. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

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