It’s that time of year again! The spring anime season will be starting next month! To help you plan your watch list, we’ll be giving you the rundown on what’s starting, with a trailer for each one too! This time, let’s take a look at action and battle-type anime!
Blood Blockade Battlefront
In a single night, the city formerly known as New York disappeared and became a city called Jerusalem’s Lot, where this world and the “Beyond” meet. The world was thrown into chaos when New York disappeared, and it still hasn’t emerged from the mayhem. Leonardo is an ordinary young boy, but then he becomes a member of the secret society Libra, which works to preserve the balance of this world…
Triage X
As a member of the secret organization Black Label, the protagonist, Arashi Mikami, deals with the bad elements of society that the law cannot punish. By the process of triage, he selects those who are “cancers” of society, and gets rid of them. The highschooler-turned-assassin Arashi’s choices, resolution, and struggles will have you spellbound!
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture
From June 2013, four original video animations were released in theaters as part of the Ghost in the Shell: Arise series. These four episodes have been combined together and then split into two parts. These two parts, along with completely new episodes, will make up the TV series. This upcoming TV series features the night before the formation of Public Security Section 9, and focuses on Motoko Kusanagi before she joined the special forces!
Battle Spirits Burning Soul
A battle card game called Battle Spirits has gained immense popularity, and given rise to a large movement. The Butlers have engaged in battles everywhere - it’s just like the Warring States period but with Battle Spirits! Who will be the one to win among these warring states and take the world?!
Knights of Sidonia: Battle for Planet Nine
*Knights of Sidonia* began airing in April 2014 and finally, the second season is about to start. The struggle between humankind and Gauna moves to the ninth planet, and the Ena-human hybrid, Shiraui Tsumugi, appears as well! What sort of relationship does the protagonist, Nagate Tanikaze, have with Izana? And, what will the future be like for humankind?!
Ninja Slayer From Animation
Kenji Fujikido loses his wife and child in a ninja conflict. On the brink of death himself, Fujikido is possessed by a ninja’s soul. He survives and goes on to become the Ninja Slayer, committing himself to revenge by killing evil ninjas!
Seraph of the End
Except for children, the entire world has perished due to an unknown virus. However, the remaining children are dominated by vampires. Yuichiro Hyakuya, unable to withstand the animal-like treatment, attempts to escape with other orphans. Once out, he enlists in the Moon Demon Company, the vampire extermination unit of the Japanese Imperial Demon Army. The fight between Yuichiro and the vampires begins…
The Heroic Legend of Arslan
The kingdom of Pars has a rich culture, and people and goods from all over gather there. Arslan, born the Crown Prince of Pars, is dragged into a cruel fate after the pagan country Lusitania invades his home. Be sure to watch Arslan as he grows stronger and wiser on a continent plagued by deceit and betrayal!
Duel Masters VSR
In a mysterious theme park that suddenly shows up, a new opponent appears to Katta Kirifuda…! How in the world will Katta get through this crisis?! The revolution begins now.
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
The setting is “the Dungeon,” which refers to a spectacular underground labyrinth in the large city of Orario. Regardless of the “Familia,” young boy and aspiring adventurer Bell Cranel was not allowed past the gates. His story as well as that of Hestia, a small goddess who has no one, begins now!
This is a Tokyo Otaku Mode original article.