The world’s first full-dive VRMMO, Sword Art Online—known as SAO. What was meant to be a dream come true has instead transformed into a deadly game where dying in the virtual world means dying in reality. 
Emirun and Rex, who once knew each other in the real world, reunite by chance within SAO. They join a scouting party to learn how to survive in this unforgiving world. One day, however, they encounter a mysterious PK (Player Killer) known only as the Black Swordsman. When Emirun rushes to the scene, she finds Rex collapsed in despair, and the Black Swordsman standing over him. The one who wiped out their entire scouting party—was the Black Swordsman. 
Determined to avenge their fallen comrades, Emirun and Rex seek out the legendary prodigy swordswoman Asuna, and begin intense training under her guidance. In a death game where even players turn against one another, what new beginning will these two reach at the end of their struggle…? (Source: Official Site, translated) 
Note: Released as part of the Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online's game limited edition.

Short prologue animation released as a prelude and advertisement for the game Digimon Story Time Stranger. 

Set to Digimon Story Time Stranger's theme song "wherever you are", the Prelude short focuses on Inori and her younger brother just before the main story's events. 

(Source: Bandai Namco Entertainment's YouTube Channel)

The Demon World once plunged the Human World into terror. With the seal broken and hordes of Demon Soldiers launching an invasion, five young warriors rushed to humanity's rescue. They were called the Samurai Troopers, and now their battle begins anew! 
 
(Source: Crunchyroll)

The second film in a duology compiling the first season of IDOLiSH7.

The first film in a duology compiling the first season of IDOLiSH7.

A new episode included in volume 3 of the Blu-ray release depicting behind-the-scenes footage of the opening performance

The second season of The iDOLM@STER: Shiny Colors. 
Note: The series is having a three-part theatrical pre-screening in Japan starting in July 2024. Regular TV broadcast begins in Fall 2024. 
• Part 1 releasing theatrically on July 5, 2024. 
• Part 2 releasing theatrically on August 23, 2024. 
• Part 3 releasing theatrically on September 20, 2024.

The second cour of SYNDUALITY Noir.
 
Despite returning victorious from a dangerous struggle, Kanata and his friends have, in a sense, lost a key ally, the amnesiac magus Noir. Having partially recovered her memory, Noir reverted back to her former personality: that of Mystere, who acts in a patronizing manner toward her master Kanata. However, Mystere remembers detecting a signal from Histoire, a mystical city, during her former life as an artificially intelligent magus.
 
Meanwhile, Tokio disappears from Rock Town while hunting down the ghosts of his past; however, shocking revelations await the deeper his search goes. As Kanata, his childhood friend Ellie, and the magus diva Ciel set out for Histoire, a hostile organization named Ideal sends assassins after them. If Kanata wants to stand a chance at accomplishing his dream, he must uncover the unpleasant truth about Ideal—and some of his closest allies.
 
(Source: MAL Rewrite)

The second season of Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online.
 
LLENN, M, Fukaziroh, and Pitohui form the strongest team, LPFM for short, and enter a new battle royale death match tournament that was annouced out of the blue. 

LPFM is eyed as the top favorite candidate team to win, but the team will have to endure several rigorous ordeals to get there: a playing field that sinks into the ocean with the passage of time, an unknown area hidden in the middle of the map, and an anonymous team conspiracy. 

In addition to all of this, all players will have to follow some shocking special rules if they want to play the game and win… 
(Source: Aniplex USA) 

Note: On June 17, 2024, Studio 3Hz announced their acquisition by A-1 Pictures. The GGO Project would continue to be handled by the same staff, now working under their new studio's name.

A new episode included in volume 4 of the Blu-ray release featuring Kozue Yusa and Yukimi Sajou.

The producer of the 283 Production group brings together a whole new cast of idols to the stage!
 
(Source: Crunchyroll) 
Note: The series had a three-part theatrical pre-screening in Japan starting in October 2023. Regular TV broadcast begins in April 2024. 
• Part 1 releasing theatrically on October 27, 2023. 
• Part 2 releasing theatrically on November 24, 2023. 
• Part 3 releasing theatrically on January 5, 2024.

The year is 2222. It has been years since Tears of the New Moon, a mysterious rain, poured and wiped out almost the entire human race. The poisonous rain gave birth to deformed creatures devouring humans, and humanity fled from the danger. As means for survival, the humans then build an underground haven; Amasia. In this newly built dystopian city, in a pursuit of maintaining their existence, they run into an Artificial Intelligence named Magus. Not knowing how things will work between them, the story of how Humans and AI coinciding and trying to find their truths begin. 
 
(Source: PlayStation, edited)

"Power is everything." Jin Kazama learned the family self-defense arts, Kazama-Style Traditional Martial Arts, from his mother at an early age. Even so, he was powerless when a monstrous evil suddenly appeared, destroying everything dear to him, changing his life forever. Angry at himself for being unable to stop it, Jin vowed revenge and sought absolute power to exact it. His quest will lead to the ultimate battle on a global stage — The King of Iron Fist Tournament. 
 
(Source: Netflix)

Animated music video for the song Seven Count by MILLIONSTARS. Serves as an anime prologue image music video for The IDOLM@STER Million: Live! revealed during the AnimeJapan 2022 event. This prologue stars Mirai Kasuga, who dreams and envisions a future of being an idol.

The U149 in the title refers to the aspiring idols at the center of it all: These small girls are ready to make it big! All under 149 centimeters tall, this group of aspiring pop idols dream of performing for thousands of people. But with zero experience, they’ve got a lot of work to do. Not to mention there’s a distractingly cute prince in town! With the help of their rookie producer, who’s just as short, can they stay focused and make it to the top? 
(Source: Crunchyroll, edited) 
 

Note: Announced during DAY 2 of "THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS 10th ANNIVERSARY M@GICAL WONDERLAND!!!" final tour concert, a TV anime adaptation of the spin-off manga THE iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: U149.

A special commemorating the 10th anniversary of the THE IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls franchise. The anime features all 190 idols from the series. 

Note: A 6-minute preview "Celebration Animation" of ETERNITY MEMORIES was released on November 28, 2021, first unveiled during Day 2 of "THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS 10th ANNIVERSARY M@GICAL WONDERLAND TOUR!!!: Celebration Land" live concert. 

The video was reuploaded on September 7, 2022 onto the IDOLM@STER Channel, correcting spelling, omissions, and credits on the initial upload that was on YouTube.

Theatrical follow-up to Sword Art Online: Progressive - Hoshinaki Yoru no Aria. 
This may be a game, but it's not something you play.
 
The world's first VRMMORPG (Sword Art Online) became a game of death. Over a month has passed since 10,000 users were trapped inside the game world. Asuna, who cleared the first floor of the floating iron castle of Aincrad, joined up with Kirito and continued her journey to reach the top floor. With the support of female Information Broker Argo, clearing the floors seemed to be progressing smoothly, but…
 
Conflict erupts between two major guilds who should be working together – the top player groups ALS (the Aincrad Liberation Squad) and DKB (the Dragon Knights Brigade). And meanwhile, behind the scenes exists a mysterious figure pulling the strings….
 
In a dangerous battle of death, there is an assault that differs from the threat, and it will involve Asuna and Kirito…! 
(Source: Aniplex)

To commemorate the first release of the DENONBU Shibuya series of web novels, a short animation directed by Daiki Inaba was made that takes a glimpse at Karin's first encounter with her fellow club members Lucia and Mitsuki from the Shibuya district. 

Long ago, this land was home to beasts the size of mountains that have now become petrified. Mana overflowed from their remains, drawing people who sought its power, and civilizations sprang up. People came to revere these mana-producing creatures, which they named 'Primordial Beasts'. They built their lives around them. Thus began the worship of the Primordial Beasts. 
 
Time flowed ever onward, to the present day... War erupts between the Jerle Federation, an alliance of countries who worship the Primordial Beasts, and the Gildllan Empire, which has enjoyed explosive development thanks to advanced technology. The fires of war burn ever brighter. 
 
The special animated feature will tell an important juncture in the story of Luminaria, congealing and bringing to life the game's theme of "confronting antagonistic ideas of justice"! 
 
(Source: Official website)

Music video for the song Seikan Sekai celebrating the 6th anniversary of The IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage mobile game. Animated by studio KAI.

This is a world of the near future. The five shining stars invite you to this wonderful journey. Are you ready? To the future!!!!! 

A concept movie celebrating the 16th Anniversary of the THE iDOLM@STER series, directed by Atsushi Nishigori featuring the aptly titled song VOY@GER by THE IDOLM@STER FIVE STARS!!!!! The movie is animated by studio CloverWorks, with joint effort by Studio Khara on the visual production.

When two worlds intersect, a new story begins.
 
After intense fighting, the GUNPLA Battle U.S. Championship enters its final round. Here, the figure of a certain fighter appears.
A few months later Misa Satsukino, building a new GUNPLA in the Ayato Shopping Street, seems to be in a worse mood than usual. As an outlet for her unfocused anger, she sets her completed GUNPLA in a simulator and enters battle, but the GUNPLA is suddenly restrained. On the eve of the huge GB Festa event, the fates of the GUNPLA Fighters are at a critical juncture. 

(Source: Gundam.info)

The Red Ribbon Army was once destroyed by Son Goku. Individuals, who carry on its spirit, have created the ultimate Androids, Gamma 1 and Gamma 2. These two Androids call themselves "Super Heroes". They start attacking Piccolo and Gohan…What is the New Red Ribbon Army's objective? In the face of approaching danger, it is time to awaken, Super Hero! 
(Source: Crunchyroll)