2015 Winter Anime Roundup! Action & Sci-Fi Edition

The new year season brings non-stop excitement for anime fans. When it comes to the new anime starting in January next year in particular, we’re sure many of you may be unsure of what to watch. To those of you among these kinds of fans, we bring you a look at the new anime that will premiere beginning in January and their trailers. Our second installment rounds up 10 series in the battle action and sci-fi genres.

Aldnoah.Zero (Season 2)
The Martian soldiers descend from the sky, in giants made of copper, to annihilate the people of Earth. This is Aldnoah.Zero. To bring this epic story to life, a powerful team of creators were assembled… Three months since the shocking last episode, the continuation finally begins.

Absolute Duo
“Blaze” are weapons that are the physical manifestation of one’s soul brought about through super mental ability. At Koryo Academy, which teaches combat to the one-in-a-thousand boys and girls who possess the aptitude for this, students form bonds through a partner system called “duo” that allows them to strengthen their souls together. The school battle action begins with Toru Kokonoe, a boy with an “irregular” Blaze that takes the form of a shield instead of a weapon, and a silver-haired girl named Yurie Sigtuna!

Kantai Collection - KanColle
In a world where humanity has lost control of the seas, the only ones who can stand up against the Deep Sea Fleet threat who have taken over the seas are the young women called Fleet Girls who possess the spirit of warships of the past. The Fleet Girls are brought together, and one day, as they are doing their daily sparring practice, a new Fleet Girl arrives at the Chinjufu, the stronghold of the fleet where they live. She a destroyer, and her name is Fubuki. This is where the story of Fubuki and the other Fleet Girls begins.

The Testament of Sister New Devil
“Hey... Didn’t you say you wanted a younger sister?” Protagonist Basara Tojo suddenly receives news that his father is going to remarry and he is left in charge of his two new younger step-sisters. However, the two sisters Mio and Maria are actually the daughters of a late devil king and a succubus!? Basara is about to be put into a master-servant contract, but the contract is accidentally reversed and Basara is the one who becomes the master. Through the contract, Basara finds himself in one sexual situation after another. Meanwhile, Mio is targeted by other demons and heroes...!? Ecstasy battle action ensues for the parties of the strongest contract!

Tokyo Ghoul (Season 2)
“Week 2 of the tragedy.” Monsters known as “ghouls” who eat human flesh lurk in Tokyo. After an accident, college student Kaneki receives a ghoul organ transplant and becomes half-ghoul. “I’m a ghoul.” Wanting to have the strength to protect everything, Kaneki makes the difficult decision to do away with his human side and live as a ghoul. What does Kaneki find at the upper limits of strength...?

Fafner of the Azure: Exodus
In the year 2150, the battle against the silicon-based life form Festum approaches a new phase. When the North Pole Meal was destroyed in the first Azure operation, its pieces were scattered around the world and have begun to operate as independent Meals. The majority of the Meals feel a hatred towards the human race and are putting up a fight. But some Festum have chosen coexistence with the human race...

Durarara!!! x2 Sho
The leader of the Dollars who has gone astray. The former Yellow Scarves who have disappeared. The wielder of the demonic Saika. The urban legend couple, the Headless Rider and the underground doctor. The information broker of Shinjuku at war with Ikebukuro’s most hated man. Joining this familiar line-up are a host of formidable new characters, including an energetic and curious new student, a jack-of-all-trades beautiful Russian girl, a handsome gang leader and scarred mobster. Another whirlwind is about to begin in Ikebukuro!

Dog Days (Season 3)
One season after the fun summer, the setting has turned to autumn. A mysterious new girl named Sharu shows up, bringing yet even more bustling excitement...!? The three heroes return once again to Flonyard! The story of love, bravery, ears and tails begins for a third time!

Maria the Virgin Witch
The time is medieval Europe. During the period of the Hundred Years’ War between the kingdoms of France and England, the powerful “virgin” and “holy” witch Maria seems on the surface to be a normal girl. Though she wants to fall in love, more than that is her hatred for the acts of war happening before the eyes of this girl from a scary time. However, her use of magic to wipe out the battlefield and disturb the war goes against the plans of Heaven and catches the eye of the Archangel Michael...

Seiken Tsukai no World Break
Young people known as “Saviors” who can remember previous lives gather together at the private Akane Academy. It’s a place where students gather who possess the ability of “silver” to take down enemies with weapons and physical attacks and “black magic” to manipulate mana that goes beyond the physical. Moroha Haimura, a boy who lived previous lives with “silver” and “black magic,” has the ability known as the Keeper of the Holy Sword and Forbidden Techniques. He then reunites with two girls at the same time with whom he has long-lasting and loving bonds from his previous lives...

Aldnoah.Zero (Season 2) © Olympus Knights / Aniplex Inc., Project AZ
Aldnoah.Zero (Season 2) © Olympus Knights / Aniplex Inc., Project AZ
Absolute Duo © Hiragi Boshi Takumi, Kadokawa Media Factory / Absolute Duo Production Committee
Absolute Duo © Hiragi Boshi Takumi, Kadokawa Media Factory / Absolute Duo Production Committee
Kantai Collection - KanColle © 2014 KanColle Combined Fleet Headquarters
Kantai Collection - KanColle © 2014 KanColle Combined Fleet Headquarters
The Testament of Sister New Devil © 2015 Tetsuto Uesu, Nitroplus / Kadokawa Shoten / The Testament of Sister New Devil Production Committee
The Testament of Sister New Devil © 2015 Tetsuto Uesu, Nitroplus / Kadokawa Shoten / The Testament of Sister New Devil Production Committee
Tokyo Ghoul (Season 2) © Sui Ishida / Shueisha Inc., Tokyo Ghoul Production Committee
Tokyo Ghoul (Season 2) © Sui Ishida / Shueisha Inc., Tokyo Ghoul Production Committee
Fafner of the Azure: Exodus © XEBEC Inc., FAFNER EXODUS PROJECT © King Record Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Fafner of the Azure: Exodus © XEBEC Inc., FAFNER EXODUS PROJECT © King Record Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Durarara!! x2 Sho © 2014 Ryogo Narita / Kadokawa ASCII Media Works / Ikebukuro Dollars
Durarara!! x2 Sho © 2014 Ryogo Narita / Kadokawa ASCII Media Works / Ikebukuro Dollars
Dog Days (Season 3) © Project DD3
Dog Days (Season 3) © Project DD3
Maria the Virgin Witch © Masayuki Ishikawa, Kodansha Ltd. / Maria the Virgin Witch Production Committee
Maria the Virgin Witch © Masayuki Ishikawa, Kodansha Ltd. / Maria the Virgin Witch Production Committee
Seiken Tsukai no World Break © Akamitsu Awamura, SB Creative / Warubure Production Committee
Seiken Tsukai no World Break © Akamitsu Awamura, SB Creative / Warubure Production Committee

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