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"Days With My Stepsister" follows Yuuta Asamura and Saki Ayase, who become step-siblings after their parents remarry. Initially agreeing to maintain a comfortable distance, these two individuals—both carrying emotional baggage from their parents' past relationships—gradually develop a meaningful connection. Their journey from awkward strangers to potential romance unfolds in this realistic, emotionally grounded slice-of-life anime from Summer 2024.

A Japanese office worker reincarnates as Louvent Ars, a noble in a medieval world. Armed only with an "appraisal" skill that reveals people's abilities, Ars prepares his small territory for impending war by recruiting talented individuals regardless of their social status. While the anime offers interesting character development and political themes, it suffers from repetitive storytelling and generic fantasy elements.

Banaza, summoned as a hero but deemed weak, is exiled. Upon reaching his new home, he gains immense power at level 2. Renamed Flio, he seeks a peaceful life. He meets Fenrys, a powerful demon, who becomes his loyal companion. They live as a married couple, navigating their laid-back, overpowered lives.

After the apocalyptic mana explosion, mage Desir Herrman awakens 10 years earlier at Hebrion Academy. Armed with future knowledge, he battles systemic prejudice against commoners while recruiting allies like Romantica Eru. As Desir climbs the ranks, he confronts noble elitism, reshapes political alliances, and prepares to prevent the Shadow Labyrinth’s resurgence. With time running out, his choices determine whether humanity survives—or repeats its doomed fate.

In a vampiric society plagued by serial murders, aristocrat Dali Delico refuses to lead investigations unless his three friends care for his children. Their estate becomes both a nursery and detective base, blending childcare chaos with solving crimes tied to cryptic "True of Vamp" cards. As the team uncovers a criminal organization’s plot, they balance parenting toddlers and unraveling conspiracies. Themes of sacrifice, family, and hidden threats drive this genre-blending mystery.

In Uzumaki, a small town succumbs to a mysterious obsession with spirals, leading to madness and horror. Kirie Goshima and her boyfriend, Shuuichi Saito, witness the town’s descent as bizarre events unfold, driven by the spirals’ eerie allure. Adapted from Junji Ito’s acclaimed manga, the anime attempts to capture its psychological terror but falters in pacing and animation, leaving fans yearning for the original’s haunting brilliance.

"Bucchigiri?!" is a 12-episode anime set in Ichizu High School, where rival gangs clash amidst supernatural chaos. Arajin Tomoshibi, a transfer student, seeks love but gets entangled with gang leaders, his childhood friend, and an ancient genie. Despite vibrant animation and fun action scenes, the protagonist's lack of depth and repetitive plot hinder its potential. While visually impressive, the series struggles with character development and storytelling.

In medieval Japan, eight-year-old Tokiyuki Houjou's peaceful life shatters when a coup destroys his noble clan. Rather than excelling in traditional samurai arts, Tokiyuki masters the art of evasion. Guided by the mysterious priest Yorishige Suwa, he must use his unique talent for running away to survive, gather allies, and eventually reclaim his birthright. His unconventional journey proves that even unusual skills can forge a hero.