Nine students and their teacher perform the Sachiko Ever After charm and wake inside Heavenly Host Elementary, a cursed school sustained by murdered children. Corpse Party: Tortured Souls adapts the cult horror game in four OVAs of relentless gore, grief, and Buddhist-flavored repentance. The animation is rough and characterization thin, but the clue-laden mystery rewards attention, and the finale lands hard—a mean, honest B-grade splatterfest.
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Takuya Seo hides his love for the niche anime Glittermon after years of bullying, until gyaru classmates Kei Amane and Kotoko Ijichi turn out to be closet otaku themselves. Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku!? follows this unlikely trio through karaoke, festivals, and beach-episode antics. The chemistry charms, the early visuals shine, but a thin plot and weak romance keep this 2026 TMS Entertainment comedy decent.
Tune in to the Midnight Heart follows Arisu Yamabuki, a rich perfectionist chasing the anonymous radio host who once saved his lonely nights. The anime delivers a confident male lead, fun broadcasting‑club dynamics, and strong music that props up weak, error‑ridden animation. Your review digs into why the character work and voice performances almost—but not quite—redeem this messy first season.
Wandance follows shy first-year Kaboku “Kabo” Kotani, who stutters and wants to disappear into the background until he stumbles upon Hikari Wanda dancing alone. Drawn into his school’s dance club, he learns to communicate through movement, not words, as hip-hop routines, detailed choreography, and textured CG animation trace his growth. Imperfect yet heartfelt, the series turns performance into a believable language of healing and quiet ambition.
When Will Ayumu Make His Move? follows Ayumu Tanaka, a former kendo champion who joins his high school's shogi club to pursue Urushi Yaotome, the club's sole member and president. Determined not to confess his feelings until he defeats her in shogi, Ayumu faces constant losses against the skilled player. Despite setbacks, he continues praising her abilities while slowly improving his game, creating a wholesome romantic comedy filled with strategic gameplay and blushing moments between the endearing duo.
Your Lie in April follows Kousei Arima, a former piano prodigy who lost his ability to hear music after his mother's death. Living a colorless existence, he meets Kaori Miyazono, a free-spirited violinist who forces him back into the musical world as her accompanist. Through their performances and growing bond, Kousei confronts his trauma while discovering that some lies can lead to beautiful truths about love and loss.
"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.
"My Deer Friend Nokotan" delivers a disappointing comedy anime experience despite its viral marketing and catchy opening theme. Following Torako Koshi, a perfect student hiding her delinquent past, and the chaotic deer-girl Shikanoko, the show fails to maintain its humor beyond episode one. While featuring excellent voice acting and clever easter eggs, its repetitive jokes and shallow characters make it a forgettable addition to the Summer 2024 lineup.
Release the Spyce blends espionage action with high school drama, following Momo Minamoto, a shy student with an unusual ability to taste people's physical conditions. After encountering the secret organization Tsukikage, she joins their ranks as a spy trainee under her mentor Yuki. While offering exciting action sequences and vibrant animation, this 12-episode series balances serious spy missions with lighter moments, though it sometimes struggles with underdeveloped antagonists.