Set in a smog-choked future Newport, Dominion Tank Police follows rookie cop Leona Ozaki and her beloved mini-tank Bonaparte in a 4-episode 1988 OVA based on Masamune Shirow's manga. The series leans hard into comedy over plot, delivering chaotic firefights, lovable misfits, and a surprisingly nuanced trio of villains — a blast if you don't take it too seriously.
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Flip Flappers (2016) follows middle schoolers Papika and Cocona as they dive into Pure Illusion — a dreamlike parallel dimension — hunting magical amorphous shards for the Flip Flap organization. Beneath its colorful, adventure-driven surface lies layered symbolism: innocence, identity, and the turbulent crossroads of childhood and adulthood. With striking hand-drawn visuals reminiscent of Studio Ghibli and standout music by ZAQ and To-Mas, this Studio 3Hz gem is a must-watch.
Tank Chair, Manabu Yashiro's violent sci-fi action manga, is getting a TV anime adaptation from Polygon Pictures, set to premiere Fall 2026. Directed by Tadahiro Yoshihira and Hiroaki Ando, with music by Masaru Yokoyama, the series follows deadliest hitman Nagi Taira — comatose, wheelchair-bound, and more lethal than ever. Distributed by Bandai Namco Filmworks, this is one of the most distinctive action anime of the 2026 season.
Bad Girl follows Yuu Yuutani, a rule-following high schooler who reinvents herself as a fake delinquent to catch the eye of her school's Public Decency Officer, Atori. What starts as a fish-out-of-water comedy quickly spirals into a chaotic yuri web involving Atori, the self-proclaimed idol Rura, and Yuu's best friend Suzu. Cute character designs and fast-paced humor keep it watchable, but the narrative loses its footing early.
At World Trigger Festival 2026, Toei Animation officially confirmed the World Trigger REBOOT project — a full re-adaptation of the manga from Chapter 1. Series director Morio Hatano and five original cast members return, with redesigned characters and a new teaser. This isn't a sequel or continuation; it's a course correction on one of shōnen's most tactically rich series, starting with the Black Trigger Capture Arc.
Science SARU's highly anticipated Ghost in the Shell TV anime — 攻殻機動隊 THE GHOST IN THE SHELL — premieres July 7, 2026, on Amazon Prime Video worldwide. Returning to Masamune Shirow's original manga, the series tackles the iconic Puppeteer arc with debut director Mokochan, writer Toh Enjoe, and a bold new visual identity. For VHS-era fans and cyberpunk faithful alike, this is the adaptation worth watching.
The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen follows Pride Royal Ivy, a reincarnated otome game fan determined to defy her destiny as the story's final villain. Studio OLM's 12-episode Summer 2023 series trades flashy action for deep character work, trauma-informed storytelling, and a rare isekai heroine worth rooting for. With Season 2 now airing, this is the perfect time to discover one of anime's most underappreciated character-driven fantasy series.
Daisuke Ashihara is taking another health-related break, and World Trigger fans are taking it in stride. The manga skips the May 2 Jump SQ. issue and returns in the July 2026 issue, shipping June 4. A look at Ashihara's decade-long battle with chronic health issues, why this series earns our patience, and what the announced anime Reboot Project means for the franchise going forward.
Yowayowa Sensei Episode 1 introduces Hiwamura, a clumsy, anxiety-ridden first-year teacher whose nervous energy gets mistaken for something supernatural. Brain's Base handles the fan service comedy with more craft than expected, but the script over-explains every gag to exhaustion. A 6.5 first take — neutral, not a dismissal. The core premise about two socially hesitant people modeling assertiveness for each other has real potential if the show trusts it.