Shows tagged: JAPAN

Oh My Jump!: Shonen Jump Saves the World

11 Episode s . A timid salesman is introduced to a secret club where cosplaying Weekly Shonen Jump superfans awaken their inner-heroes to overcome life’s challenges.

Oh My Jump!: Shonen Jump Saves the World

11 Episode s . A timid salesman is introduced to a secret club where cosplaying Weekly Shonen Jump superfans awaken their inner-heroes to overcome life’s challenges.

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1 Episode. From Afro, the creator of Laid-Back Camp, comes a new comedy adventure manga! The Photography Club is in danger of shutting down?! And the Cinema Club too?! Fret not, for they shall merge and become…Cinephoto Club! Now club members Satsuki, An, and Sakurako are asked to be the main characters for manga artist Haruno's latest work that's centered around action cameras. The girls head out to capture the lovely sights of Japan, experimenting with gadgets beyond photography and film equipment, and of course, chomping on the local delicacies along the way!

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1 Episode. From Afro, the creator of Laid-Back Camp, comes a new comedy adventure manga! The Photography Club is in danger of shutting down?! And the Cinema Club too?! Fret not, for they shall merge and become…Cinephoto Club! Now club members Satsuki, An, and Sakurako are asked to be the main characters for manga artist Haruno's latest work that's centered around action cameras. The girls head out to capture the lovely sights of Japan, experimenting with gadgets beyond photography and film equipment, and of course, chomping on the local delicacies along the way!

The God of Risk

10 Episode s . Satoshi Saigyouji worked in crisis management for General Electric in the USA and the Japanese government. He is known as a legend in crisis management and known as "The God of Risk." To deal with numerous problems and scandals, Sunrise, the largest general trading company, hires him.

The God of Risk

10 Episode s . Satoshi Saigyouji worked in crisis management for General Electric in the USA and the Japanese government. He is known as a legend in crisis management and known as "The God of Risk." To deal with numerous problems and scandals, Sunrise, the largest general trading company, hires him.

The Boyfriend

13 Episode s . Over the course of a month, a group of men live under one roof and run a coffee truck together to connect and hopefully meet their one true boyfriend.

The Boyfriend

13 Episode s . Over the course of a month, a group of men live under one roof and run a coffee truck together to connect and hopefully meet their one true boyfriend.

Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!

12 Episode s . An elf from a dream world is transported to Japan and learns the new comforts of the country!

Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!

12 Episode s . An elf from a dream world is transported to Japan and learns the new comforts of the country!

Isn't It a Bad Guy?

8 Episode s . In which a good-looking college student, Gonta Tamachi, reconsiders himself when his powerful grandmother and his body and spirit are replaced.

Isn't It a Bad Guy?

8 Episode s . In which a good-looking college student, Gonta Tamachi, reconsiders himself when his powerful grandmother and his body and spirit are replaced.

Patissier & Mademoiselle

4 Episode s . A shy baker tries to reach out to his pretty cake-loving customer.

Patissier & Mademoiselle

4 Episode s . A shy baker tries to reach out to his pretty cake-loving customer.

Ooku: The Inner Chambers

21 Episode s . In an alternative feudal Japan, a strange disease that only affects males caused a massive population reduction, leaving females to fill the vacant jobs, therefore changing the social structure. Now, 80 years after the initial outbreak with a 1:4 male:female ratio, Japan is a completely matriarchal society. Females hold all important political positions, and males are their consorts. Only the most powerful female—head of Tokugawa shogunate—may keep a harem of handsome and unproductive males, known as "Ōoku".

Ooku: The Inner Chambers

21 Episode s . In an alternative feudal Japan, a strange disease that only affects males caused a massive population reduction, leaving females to fill the vacant jobs, therefore changing the social structure. Now, 80 years after the initial outbreak with a 1:4 male:female ratio, Japan is a completely matriarchal society. Females hold all important political positions, and males are their consorts. Only the most powerful female—head of Tokugawa shogunate—may keep a harem of handsome and unproductive males, known as "Ōoku".

Murai in Love

12 Episode s . Murai, a peculiar high school boy, is in love with his otaku teacher Tanaka. However, Tanaka rejects him, saying that she would never be interested in a boy with long, black hair. Murai then cuts his hair and dyes it blond, becoming the spitting image of Tanaka's favorite video game character.

Murai in Love

12 Episode s . Murai, a peculiar high school boy, is in love with his otaku teacher Tanaka. However, Tanaka rejects him, saying that she would never be interested in a boy with long, black hair. Murai then cuts his hair and dyes it blond, becoming the spitting image of Tanaka's favorite video game character.

An no Lyric -Sakuragi An, Haiku Hajimetemimashita-

2 Episode s . An Sakuragi is a college student with no friends, she enjoys admiring "words" on her neighborhood bulletin board and anonymously writing rap lyrics. At that very moment, while singing to herself she utters a lyric and ends up being approached by Renjou Subaru, a man who works at a major advertising agency.

An no Lyric -Sakuragi An, Haiku Hajimetemimashita-

2 Episode s . An Sakuragi is a college student with no friends, she enjoys admiring "words" on her neighborhood bulletin board and anonymously writing rap lyrics. At that very moment, while singing to herself she utters a lyric and ends up being approached by Renjou Subaru, a man who works at a major advertising agency.

Sh15uya

12 Episode s . Set in a virtual simulation of Shibuya, Tokyo which is regulated by an entity named Piece which does not allow inhabitants to live, the series focuses on a fifteen-year-old boy named Tsuyoshi who seeks to find both his lost memories and a way to escape Shibuya. To maintain control, Piece locks "kills" those who do not operate within the proper confines of the world, which results in their being reset and inserted back into the city with a new name and identity and without their previous memories.

Sh15uya

12 Episode s . Set in a virtual simulation of Shibuya, Tokyo which is regulated by an entity named Piece which does not allow inhabitants to live, the series focuses on a fifteen-year-old boy named Tsuyoshi who seeks to find both his lost memories and a way to escape Shibuya. To maintain control, Piece locks "kills" those who do not operate within the proper confines of the world, which results in their being reset and inserted back into the city with a new name and identity and without their previous memories.

Yoshimaho: Yoshi Yoshi Magic

12 Episode s . The protagonist is overworked and always exhausted by daily life, and yearns for comfort and solace. They want to be kindly praised and healed. They think, "Children have it nice because they're spoiled." The protagonist wants to escape from reality, and so they go to a store and purchase a blue pacifier. When they put the pacifier in their mouth, it emits a strange light, and it magically transports the protagonist to another world. The protagonist is now in the body of a five-year-old child, and spends time at a day care center where there are many handsome men who are caregivers there. The caregivers use the "There, There Magic" to soothe the children at the day care center.

Yoshimaho: Yoshi Yoshi Magic

12 Episode s . The protagonist is overworked and always exhausted by daily life, and yearns for comfort and solace. They want to be kindly praised and healed. They think, "Children have it nice because they're spoiled." The protagonist wants to escape from reality, and so they go to a store and purchase a blue pacifier. When they put the pacifier in their mouth, it emits a strange light, and it magically transports the protagonist to another world. The protagonist is now in the body of a five-year-old child, and spends time at a day care center where there are many handsome men who are caregivers there. The caregivers use the "There, There Magic" to soothe the children at the day care center.

The Escape of the Bride to Be

16 Episode s . Kashiwazaki Yu has dated Naoki for the past 7 years and they have lived together for the past 5 years. Nowadays, their relationship has very little romance and Naoki seems to have no interest in marriage. On Kashiwazaki Yu’s birthday, Naoki seems to care more about his new game than celebrating her birthday. Kashiwazaki Yu is unable to control her anger anymore and runs out of their house. Perhaps by fate, she then meets her ex-boyfriend Fukami from her high school days. Kashiwazaki Yu soon finds herself in a love triangle with Naoki and Fukami.

The Escape of the Bride to Be

16 Episode s . Kashiwazaki Yu has dated Naoki for the past 7 years and they have lived together for the past 5 years. Nowadays, their relationship has very little romance and Naoki seems to have no interest in marriage. On Kashiwazaki Yu’s birthday, Naoki seems to care more about his new game than celebrating her birthday. Kashiwazaki Yu is unable to control her anger anymore and runs out of their house. Perhaps by fate, she then meets her ex-boyfriend Fukami from her high school days. Kashiwazaki Yu soon finds herself in a love triangle with Naoki and Fukami.

Ranman

130 Episode s . The story of Makino Mantaro (Kamiki Ryunosuke), a botanist who ran through the Meiji era (1868-1912) in full bloom, begins. Born the heir to the Tosa sake brewery Mineya, Mantaro (Yurito Mori) is a boy who loves plants and flowers and led a straightforward life. His life was colored by the many vivid encounters he had with many people. People whom Mantaro met in his hometown of Kochi, and whose way of life and words gave him a guideline for his life. "Ranman," is a drama in which charming characters bloom freely around the main character, Mantaro, just like flowers.

Ranman

130 Episode s . The story of Makino Mantaro (Kamiki Ryunosuke), a botanist who ran through the Meiji era (1868-1912) in full bloom, begins. Born the heir to the Tosa sake brewery Mineya, Mantaro (Yurito Mori) is a boy who loves plants and flowers and led a straightforward life. His life was colored by the many vivid encounters he had with many people. People whom Mantaro met in his hometown of Kochi, and whose way of life and words gave him a guideline for his life. "Ranman," is a drama in which charming characters bloom freely around the main character, Mantaro, just like flowers.

HEYBOT!

50 Episode s . The anime takes place on the screw-shaped island country of Nejigajima and follows the two "Bokyabots" Hebot and the Yurui Prince Nejiru as they collect different "Bokya Neji" screws. When the Bokyabots wear the Bokya Neji screws on their heads, they're able to compete in "Bokya Battles," battles for who can think up and tell the best jokes.

HEYBOT!

50 Episode s . The anime takes place on the screw-shaped island country of Nejigajima and follows the two "Bokyabots" Hebot and the Yurui Prince Nejiru as they collect different "Bokya Neji" screws. When the Bokyabots wear the Bokya Neji screws on their heads, they're able to compete in "Bokya Battles," battles for who can think up and tell the best jokes.