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Films

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A list of anime films that were released in theaters between January 1 and December 31, 2021.

Release date Title Studio Director(s) Running time (minutes) Ref
January 1 Seitokai Yakuindomo: The Movie 2 GoHands Hiromitsu Kanazawa 80 [1]
January 8 Gintama: The Final Bandai Namco Pictures Chizuru Miyawaki 104 [2]
January 8 Sailor Moon Eternal (part 1) Toei Animation
Studio Deen 		Chiaki Kon 80 [3]
January 16 Natsume's Book of Friends: The Waking Rock and the Strange Visitor Shuka Takahiro Omori (Chief)
Hideki Itō 		51 [4]
February 11 Princess Principal: Crown Handler – Chapter 1 Actas Masaki Tachibana 53 [5]
February 11 Sailor Moon Eternal (part 2) Toei Animation
Studio Deen 		Chiaki Kon 80 [3]
February 26 Tokyo 7th Sisters Movie: Bokura wa Aozora ni Naru LandQ Studios Takayuki Kitagawa 77 [6]
March 5 Aria the Crepuscolo J.C.Staff Junichi Sato (Chief)
Takahiro Natori 		60 [7]
March 8 Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time Studio Khara Katsuichi Nakayama
Kazuya Tsurumaki
Mahiro Maeda 		155 [8]
March 12 Shimajiro to Sora Tobufune Benesse Corporation Tomohiro Kawamura 59 [9]
March 26 Girls und Panzer das Finale: Part 3 Actas Tsutomu Mizushima 48 [10]
April 16 Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet TMS/V1Studio Tomoka Nagaoka 110 [11]
April 23 BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia: Yakusoku Sanzigen Kōdai Kakimoto (Chief)
Atsushi Mimura 		77 [12]
May 15 Fate/Grand Order: Camelot - Paladin; Agaterám Production I.G Kazuto Arai 96 [13]
June 4 Knights of Sidonia: Love Woven in the Stars Polygon Pictures Hiroyuki Seshita (Chief)
Tadahiro Yoshihira 		110 [14]
June 4 Pompo: The Cinéphile CLAP Takayuki Hirao 90 [15]
June 4 Revue Starlight the Movie Kinema Citrus Tomohiro Furukawa 120 [16]
June 11 Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko Studio 4°C Ayumu Watanabe 120 [17]
June 11 Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash (part 1) Sunrise Shūkō Murase 95 [18]
June 11 Farewell, My Dear Cramer: First Touch Liden Films Seiki Takuno 104 [19]
June 25 BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia: Song I am. Sanzigen Kōdai Kakimoto (Chief)
Atsushi Mimura 		70 [20]
July 2 The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light Studio Deen Takayuki Hamana 79 [21]
July 9 Kakushigoto Ajia-do Animation Works Yūta Murano 78 [22]
July 16 Belle Studio Chizu Mamoru Hosoda 122 [23]
July 16 Kud Wafter J.C.Staff Kentarō Suzuki 40 [24]
July 22 Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop Signal.MD
Sublimation 		Kyōhei Ishiguro 90 [25]
July 24 The Adventures on the Magic Island of Qiaohu Benesse Corporation 120 [26]
July 30 Crayon Shin-chan: Shrouded in Mystery! The Flowers of Tenkazu Academy Shin-Ei Animation Wataru Takahashi 112 [27]
July 30 Fate/Grand Order Final Singularity - Grand Temple of Time: Solomon CloverWorks Toshifumi Akai 94 [28]
August 6 My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission Bones Kenji Nagasaki 104 [29]
August 20 BanG Dream! Film Live 2nd Stage Sanzigen Tomomi Umetsu 84 [30]
August 20 Kin-iro Mosaic: Thank You!! Studio Gokumi
AXsiZ 		Munenori Nawa 82 [31]
August 27 Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Licht - The Nameless Girl Silver Link Shin Oonuma 95 [32]
August 27 The House of the Lost on the Cape David Production Shinya Kawatsura 100 [33]
September 9 Inu-Oh Science SARU Masaaki Yuasa 98 [34]
September 17 Free! The Final Stroke (part 1) Kyoto Animation Eisaku Kawakami 90 [35]
September 23 Princess Principal: Crown Handler – Chapter 2 Actas Masaki Tachibana 56 [36]
October 8 Child of Kamiari Month Liden Films Takana Shirai 99 [37]
October 8 Macross Delta the Movie: Absolute Live!!!!!! Satelight Shōji Kawamori 124 [38]
October 8 Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2205: Zensho -TAKE OFF- Satelight Kenji Yasuda 103 [39]
October 9 Dakaichi: Spain Arc CloverWorks Naoyuki Tatsuwa 78 [40]
October 12 Bright: Samurai Soul Arect Kyōhei Ishiguro 80 [41]
October 29 Sing a Bit of Harmony J.C.Staff Yasuhiro Yoshiura 108 [42]
October 30 Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night A-1 Pictures Ayako Kōno 97 [43]
November 5 Eiga Sumikko Gurashi: Aoi Tsukiyo no Mahō no Ko Fanworks Takahiro Omori 65 [44]
November 12 Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War Production I.G
Sola Digital Arts 		Kenji Kamiyama (Chief)
Shinji Aramaki (Chief)
Michihito Fujii 		118 [45]
November 12 Summer Ghost Flat Studio loundraw 40 [46]
November 19 Gekijōban Argonavis: Ryūsei no Obligato Sanzigen Shigeru Morikawa 89 [47]
November 26 Eureka - Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution Bones Tomoki Kyoda 116 [48]
December 3 Aria the Benedizione J.C.Staff Junichi Sato (Chief)
Takahiro Natori 		60 [49]
December 3 Hula Fulla Dance Bandai Namco Pictures Seiji Mizushima (Chief)
Shinya Watada 		109 [50]
December 10 My Tyrano: Together, Forever Tezuka Productions Kōbun Shizuno 108 [51]
December 24 Jujutsu Kaisen 0 MAPPA Sunghoo Park 105 [52]
December 31 Sorairo Utility Yostar Pictures Kengo Saitō 14 [53]
December 31 The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc Eight Bit Risako Yoshida 71 [54]

Television series

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A list of anime television series that debuted between January 1 and December 31, 2021.

First run start and end dates Title Episodes Studio Director(s) Original title Ref
January 4 – March 22 Otherside Picnic 12 Liden Films
Felix Film 		Takuya Satō Ura Sekai Picnic [55]
January 4 – March 22 Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town 12 Liden Films migmi Tatoeba Last Dungeon Mae no Mura no Shōnen ga Joban no Machi de Kurasu Yō na Monogatari [56]
January 5 – March 23 Gekidol 12 Hoods Entertainment Shigeru Ueda [57]
January 5 – March 30 Uma Musume Pretty Derby (season 2) 13 Studio Kai Kei Oikawa [58]
January 6 – March 24 I-Chu: Halfway Through the Idol 12 Lay-duce Hitoshi Nanba [59]
January 6 – March 24 Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World (season 2, part 2) 12 White Fox Masaharu Watanabe Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu [60]
January 7 – March 25 Beastars (season 2) 12 Orange Shin'ichi Matsumi [61]
January 7 – March 25 Heaven's Design Team 12 Asahi Production Sōichi Masui Tenchi Sōzō Dezain-bu [62]
January 7 – March 25 Hortensia Saga 12 Liden Films Yasuto Nishikata [63]
January 7 – April 1 Laid-Back Camp: Season 2 13 C-Station Yoshiaki Kyogoku Yuru Camp: Season 2 [64]
January 7 – March 25 LBX Girls 12 Studio A-Cat Keitaro Motonaga Sōkō Musume Senki [65]
January 7 – March 25 Show by Rock!! Stars!! 12 Kinema Citrus Takahiro Ikezoe (Chief)
Daigo Yamagishi 		[66]
January 8 – March 26 2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team 12 David Production Yasuhiro Kimura 2.43: Seiin Kōkō Danshi Volley-bu [67]
January 8 – March 26 Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki 12 Project No.9 Shinsuke Yanagi Jaku-kyara Tomozaki-kun [68]
January 8 – March 12 Idolls! 10 Shin-Ei Animation Shōta Nakano [69]
January 8 – July 3 So I'm a Spider, So What? 24 Millepensee Shin Itagaki Kumo desu ga, Nani ka? [70]
January 8 – March 26 The Promised Neverland (season 2) 11 CloverWorks Mamoru Kanbe Yakusoku no Neverland [71]
January 8 – March 26 The Quintessential Quintuplets ∬ 12 Bibury Animation Studios Kaori Go-Tōbun no Hanayome [72]
January 9 – June 19 Back Arrow 24 Studio VOLN Gorō Taniguchi [73]
January 9 – February 27 Cells at Work!! 8 David Production Hirofumi Ogura Hataraku Saibō!! [74]
January 9 – April 3 Project Scard: Scar on the Praeter 13 GoHands Shingo Suzuki [75]
January 9 – March 27 The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter 12 Okuruto Noboru Kenta Ōnishi Ore Dake Haireru Kakushi Danjon ~Kossori Kitaete Sekai Saikyō~ [76]
January 9 – March 27 WIXOSS Diva(A)Live 12 J.C.Staff Masato Matsune [77]
January 10 – June 27 Aikatsu Planet! 25 Bandai Namco Pictures Ryūichi Kimura Aikatsu Puranetto! [78]
January 10 – March 21 Cells at Work! Code Black 13 Liden Films Hideyo Yamamoto Hataraku Saibō! Black [79]
January 10 – March 28 Dr. Ramune: Mysterious Disease Specialist 12 Platinum Vision Hideaki Ōba Kaibyōi Ramune [80]
January 10 – April 4 Horimiya 13 CloverWorks Masashi Ishihama [81]
January 10 – March 28 Idoly Pride 12 Lerche Yū Kinome [82]
January 10 – March 28 Kemono Jihen 12 Ajia-do Animation Works Masaya Fujimori [83]
January 10 – April 4 SK8 the Infinity 12 Bones Hiroko Utsumi [84]
January 10 – March 28 Skate-Leading Stars 12 J.C.Staff Gorō Taniguchi (Chief)
Toshinori Fukushima 		[85]
January 10 – April 4 World Trigger (season 2) 12 Toei Animation Morio Hatano [86]
January 10 – March 28 Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki (season 3) 12 Saetta Hisayoshi Hirasawa Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki 3 Satsume [87]
January 11 – March 29 Ex-Arm 12 Visual Flight Yoshikatsu Kimura [88]
January 11 – March 22 Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (part 1) 11 Studio Bind Manabu Okamoto Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu [89]
January 11 – March 29 Non Non Biyori Nonstop 12 Silver Link Shinya Kawatsura [90]
January 12 – March 30 Azur Lane: Slow Ahead! 12 Candy Box
Yostar Pictures 		Masato Jinbo Azur Lane: Bisoku Zenshin! [91]
January 12 – March 30 That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (season 2, part 1) 12 Eight Bit Atsushi Nakayama Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken [92]
January 12 – March 30 True Cooking Master Boy (season 2) 12 NAS Itsuro Kawasaki Shin Chūka Ichiban! [93]
January 13 – March 31 Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 12 Bones
Nomad 		Satonobu Kikuchi [94]
January 13 – March 31 Log Horizon: Destruction of the Round Table 12 Studio Deen Shinji Ishihira Log Horizon: Entaku Hōkai [95]
January 13 – March 31 Redo of Healer 12 TNK Takuya Asaoka Kaifuku Jutsushi no Yarinaoshi [96]
January 13 – June 23 The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon's Judgement 24 Studio Deen Susumu Nishizawa Nanatsu no Taizai: Fundo no Shinpan [97]
January 13 – June 30 Wonder Egg Priority 12 CloverWorks Shin Wakabayashi [98]
January 13 – March 31 World Witches Take Off! 12 acca effe
Giga Production 		Fumio Ito World Witches Hasshin Shimasu! [99]
January 14 – March 25 Dr. Stone: Stone Wars 11 TMS/8PAN Shinya Iino [100]
January 20 – March 31 Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: Battle of Kimluck 11 Studio Deen Takayuki Hamana Majutsushi Orphen Haguretabi: Kimluck-hen [101]
February 5 – July 30 D4DJ Petit Mix 26 DMM.futureworks
W-Toon Studio 		Seiya Miyajima [102]
February 25 – January 27, 2022 Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House 12 J.C.Staff Yōhei Suzuki Maiko-san chi no Makanai-san [103]
February 28 – January 30, 2022 Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure 46 Toei Animation Yutaka Tsuchida Toropikarūju! Purikyua [104]
March 27 – September 25 My Hero Academia (season 5) 25 Bones Kenji Nagasaki (Chief)
Masahiro Mukai 		Boku no Hero Academia 5 [105]
April 1 – June 24 Godzilla Singular Point 13 Bones
Orange 		Atsushi Takahashi [106]
April 1 – April 21, 2022 Shaman King 52 Bridge Joji Furuta [107]
April 2 – October 22 Motto! Majime ni Fumajime Kaiketsu Zorori (season 2) 25 Ajia-do Animation Works
Bandai Namco Pictures 		Takahide Ogata [108]
April 2 – June 18 SSSS.Dynazenon 12 Trigger Akira Amemiya [109]
April 3 – June 19 Burning Kabaddi 12 TMS Entertainment Kazuya Ichikawa Shakunetsu Kabaddi [110]
April 3 – June 21 Let's Make a Mug Too 12 Nippon Animation Jun Kamiya Yakunara Magu Kappu mo [111]
April 3 – March 26, 2022 Sushi Sumo 52 Shirogumi Yūta Sukegawa Dosukoi Sushi-Zumō [112]
April 3 – June 19 Those Snow White Notes 12 Shin-Ei Animation Hiroaki Akagi Mashiro no Oto [113]
April 3 – June 19 Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song 13 Wit Studio Shinpei Ezaki [114]
April 4 – June 20 Combatants Will Be Dispatched! 12 J.C.Staff Hiroaki Akagi Sentōin, Hakenshimasu! [115]
April 4 – June 20 Dragon Goes House-Hunting 12 Signal.MD Haruki Kasugamori Dragon, Ie o Kau. [116]
April 4 – June 27 Farewell, My Dear Cramer 13 Liden Films Seiki Takuno Sayonara Watashi no Kuramā [117]
April 4 – Mazica Party OLM Shinji Ushiro [118]
April 4 – June 27 Megalobox 2: Nomad 13 TMS Entertainment Yō Moriyama [119]
April 4 – June 27 Moriarty the Patriot (part 2) 13 Production I.G Kazuya Nomura Yūkoku no Moriarty [120]
April 5 – May 24 I Became a Kuro-Gyaru, so I Fucked My Best Friend. 8 Irawiasu Chokkō Kuro-Gyaru ni Natta Kara Shinyū to Shite Mita. [121]
April 5 – June 28 Higehiro 13 Project No.9 Manabu Kamikita Hige o Soru. Soshite Joshi Kōsei o Hirō. [122]
April 5 – June 21 Koikimo 12 Nomad Naomi Nakayama Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimochi Warui [123]
April 5 – June 21 Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor 12 Liden Films
DOMERICA 		Kazuya Ichikawa Seven Knights Revolution: Eiyū no Keishōsha [124]
April 6 – June 29 Fruits Basket: The Final 13 TMS/8PAN Yoshihide Ibata [125]
April 6 – June 29 Iii Icecrin 12 Shin-Ei Animation
TIA 		Juria Matsumura Ai Ai Ai Aisukurin [126]
April 6 – June 29 Mars Red 13 Signal.MD Kouhei Hatano [127]
April 6 – June 29 Odd Taxi 13 OLM
P.I.C.S. 		Baku Kinoshita [128]
April 6 – June 22 The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent 12 Diomedéa Shōta Ihata Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannō Desu [129]
April 6 – June 22 The Slime Diaries: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime 12 Eight Bit Yuji Ikuhara Tensura Nikki Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken [92]
April 7 – June 23 Full Dive 12 ENGI Kazuya Miura Kyūkyoku Shinka shita Full Dive RPG ga Genjitsu yori mo Kusoge Dattara [130]
April 7 – June 23 Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood 12 Bakken Record Susumu Kudo [131]
April 7 – June 23 Super Cub 12 Studio Kai Toshiro Fujii [132]
April 8 – June 24 Fairy Ranmaru 12 Studio Comet Kōsuke Kobayashi
Masakazu Hishida 		[133]
April 8 – June 24 Zombie Land Saga Revenge 12 MAPPA Munehisa Sakai [134]
April 9 – June 25 Backflip!! 12 Zexcs Seishirō Nagaya
Toshimasa Kuroyanagi 		Bakuten!! [135]
April 9 – June 11 How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Ω 10 Tezuka Productions
Okuruto Noboru 		Satoshi Kuwabara Isekai Maō to Shōkan Shōjo no Dorei Majutsu Ω [136]
April 9 – March 18, 2022 Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion Z 41 OLM Takahiro Ikezoe (Chief)
Kentarō Yamaguchi 		Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkarion Zetto [137]
April 10 – September 25 Blue Reflection Ray 24 J.C.Staff Risako Yoshida [138]
April 10 – June 26 I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level 12 Revoroot Nobukage Kimura Suraimu Taoshite Sanbyaku-nen, Shiranai Uchi ni Reberu Makkusu ni Nattemashita [139]
April 10 – June 26 The World Ends with You the Animation 12 DOMERICA
Shin-Ei Animation 		Kazuya Ichikawa Subarashiki Kono Sekai: The Animation [140]
April 10 – June 26 Yuki Yuna is a Hero: Churutto! 12 DMM.futureworks
W-Toon Studio 		Seiya Miyajima [141]
April 11 – June 20 86 (part 1) 11 A-1 Pictures Toshimasa Ishii [142]
April 11 – June 27 Battle Athletes Victory ReSTART! 12 Seven Tokihiro Sasaki Battle Athletes Daiundōkai ReSTART! [143]
April 11 – June 27 Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro 12 Telecom Animation Film Hirokazu Hanai Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san [144]
April 11 – October 3 Edens Zero 25 J.C.Staff Shinji Ishihira (Chief)
Yūshi Suzuki 		[145]
April 11 – March 27, 2022 Mewkledreamy Mix! 50 J.C.Staff Hiroaki Sakurai [146]
April 11 – June 27 Pretty Boy Detective Club 12 Shaft Akiyuki Shinbo (Chief)
Hajime Ootani 		Bishōnen Tanteidan [147]
April 11 – July 4 Shadows House 13 CloverWorks Kazuki Ohashi [148]
April 11 – September 19 Tokyo Revengers 24 Liden Films Koichi Hatsumi [149]
April 12 – June 28 Gloomy the Naughty Grizzly 12 NAZ Takehiro Kubota Itazuraguma no Gloomy [150]
April 12 – August 30 To Your Eternity 20 Brain's Base Masahiko Murata Fumetsu no Anata e [151]
April 14 – June 30 Osamake 12 Doga Kobo Takashi Naoya Osananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai Love Comedy [152]
April 15 – June 24 Cestvs: The Roman Fighter 11 Bandai Namco Pictures
Logic&Magic 		Toshifumi Kawase (Chief)
Kazuya Monma 		[153]
April 17 – September 11 Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun (season 2) 21 Bandai Namco Pictures Makoto Moriwaki Mairimashita! Iruma-kun [154]
July 1 – September 30 Higurashi: When They Cry – Sotsu 15 Passione Keiichiro Kawaguchi Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu [155]
July 1 – September 16 Peach Boy Riverside 12 Asahi Production Shigeru Ueda [156]
July 1 – December 23 Scarlet Nexus 26 Sunrise Hiroyuki Nishimura [157]
July 3 – September 18 Girlfriend, Girlfriend 12 Tezuka Productions Satoshi Kuwabara Kanojo mo Kanojo [158]
July 3 – September 18 My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X 12 Silver Link Keisuke Inoue Otome Gēmu no Hametsu Furagu Shika Nai Akuyaku Reijō ni Tensei Shite Shimatta... X [159]
July 3 – September 18 Ore, Tsushima 12 Fanworks
Space Neko Company 		Jun Aoki [160]
July 3 – September 25 Remake Our Life! 12 Feel Tomoki Kobayashi Bokutachi no Rimeiku [161]
July 3 – September 18 The Case Study of Vanitas (part 1) 12 Bones Tomoyuki Itamura Vanitasu no Karute [162]
July 3 – September 25 The Honor Student at Magic High School 13 Connect Hideki Tachibana Mahōka Kōkō no Yūtōsei [163]
July 4 – September 26 Getter Robo Arc 13 Bee Media
Studio A-Cat 		Jun Kawagoe [164]
July 4 – September 26 How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (part 1) 13 J.C.Staff Takashi Watanabe Genjitsushugi Yūsha no Ōkoku Saikenki [165]
July 4 – September 26 Idolish7: Third Beat! (part 1) 13 Troyca Makoto Bessho [166]
July 4 – September 26 Kageki Shojo!! 13 Pine Jam Kazuhiro Yoneda [167]
July 4 – October 3 Re-Main 12 MAPPA Masafumi Nishida (Chief)
Kiyoshi Matsuda 		[168]
July 4 – September 19 The Detective Is Already Dead 12 ENGI Manabu Kurihara Tantei wa Mō, Shinde Iru. [169]
July 4 – September 19 The Duke of Death and His Maid 12 J.C.Staff Yoshinobu Yamakawa Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid [170]
July 5 – August 23 Fire in His Fingertips 2: My Boyfriend is a Firefighter 8 Studio Hōkiboshi Toshihiro Watase Yubisaki Kara Honki no Netsujō Tsū-Koibito wa Shōbōshi- [171]
July 6 – September 28 Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan 13 Studio Blanc Nobuyoshi Nagayama Uramichi Oniisan [172]
July 6 – September 21 Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles 12 TMS Entertainment Osamu Yamasaki [173]
July 6 – September 21 That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (season 2, part 2) 12 Eight Bit Atsushi Nakayama Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken [92]
July 7 – September 22 Drugstore in Another World 12 EMT Squared Masafumi Satō Cheat Kusushi no Slow Life - Isekai ni Tsukurō Drugstore [174]
July 7 – September 22 Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy 12 C2C Shinji Ishihira Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Dōchū [175]
July 7 – December 29 Tsukipro the Animation (season 2) 13 PRA Shigeru Kimiya [176]
July 8 – September 23 Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S 12 Kyoto Animation Tatsuya Ishihara
Yasuhiro Takemoto 		Kobayashi-san Chi no Meidoragon S [177]
July 9 – December 17 The Aquatope on White Sand 24 P.A. Works Toshiya Shinohara Shiroi Suna no Akuatōpu [178]
July 9 – September 24 The Dungeon of Black Company 12 Silver Link Mirai Minato Meikyū Burakku Kanpanī [179]
July 10 – October 2 D_Cide Traumerei the Animation 13 Sanzigen Yoshikazu Kon [180]
July 10 – September 25 I'm Standing on a Million Lives (season 2) 12 Maho Film Kumiko Habara 100-Man no Inochi no Ue ni Ore wa Tatteiru [181]
July 11 – October 17 Love Live! Superstar!! 12 Sunrise Takahiko Kyogoku [182]
July 13 – September 28 Battle Game in 5 Seconds 12 SynergySP
Vega Entertainment 		Meigo Naito (Chief)
Nobuyoshi Arai 		Deatte 5-byō de Batoru [183]
July 14 – September 15 Mother of the Goddess' Dormitory 10 Asread Shunsuke Nakashige Megami-ryō no Ryōbo-kun [184]
July 15 – September 30 Night Head 2041 12 Shirogumi Takamitsu Hirakawa [185]
July 16 – October 1 Sonny Boy 12 Madhouse Shingo Natsume [186]
July 23 – October 1 The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace 11 MAPPA Seimei Kidokoro Heion Sedai no Idaten-tachi [187]
August 1 – September 26 Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story - Eve of Awakening 8 Shaft Gekidan Inu Curry (Doroinu) (Chief)
Yukihiro Miyamoto 		Magia Record: Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magika Gaiden - Kakusei Zenya [188]
August 1 – December 19 The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! 20 Silver Link Mirai Minato Jahī-sama wa Kujikenai! [189]
August 15 – October 24 Fena: Pirate Princess 12 Production I.G ToyGerPROJECT
Kazuto Nakazawa
Tetsuya Takahashi
Saki Fujii 		Kaizoku Ōjo [190]
October 1 – November 26 Everything for Demon King Evelogia 9 Studio Hōkiboshi Sanae Nagi Maō Evelogia ni Mi o Sasage yo [191]
October 1 – December 17 Kimi to Fit Boxing 12 Imagineer
Story Effect 		Junpei Morita [192]
October 1 – December 24 Megaton Musashi 13 OLM Akihiro Hino (Chief)
Shigeharu Takahashi 		[193]
October 1 – December 24 Selection Project 13 Doga Kobo Daisuke Hiramaki [194]
October 2 – December 18 Blue Period 12 Seven Arcs Koji Masunari (Chief)
Katsuya Asano 		[195]
October 2 – December 18 "Deji" Meets Girl 12 Liden Films Ushio Tazawa [196]
October 2 – December 18 Let's Make a Mug Too: Second Kiln 12 Nippon Animation Jun Kamiya Yakunara Mug Cup Mo Niban Kamo [197]
October 2 – December 18 Restaurant to Another World (season 2) 12 OLM Masato Jinbo Isekai Shokudō [198]
October 2 – January 2, 2022[a] Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon - The Second Act 24 Sunrise Masakazu Hishida Hanyō no Yashahime: Ni no Shō [200]
October 2 – December 18 Yuki Yuna is a Hero: The Great Mankai Chapter 12 Studio Gokumi Seiji Kishi Yūki Yūna wa Yūsha de Aru: Dai-Mankai no Shō [201]
October 3 – March 19, 2022 86 (part 2) 12 A-1 Pictures Toshimasa Ishii [202]
October 3 – March 26, 2023 Digimon Ghost Game 67 Toei Animation Kimitoshi Chioka
Masato Mitsuka 		(Dejimon Gōsuto Gēmu) [203]
October 3 – December 19 Mieruko-chan 12 Passione Yuki Ogawa [204]
October 3 – December 19 Muteking the Dancing Hero 12 Tatsunoko Production
Tezuka Productions 		Ryōsuke Takahashi (Chief)
Yūzō Satō 		[205]
October 3 – December 26 Tesla Note 13 Gambit Michio Fukuda [206]
October 3 – December 19 The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window 12 Zero-G Daiji Iwanaga (Chief)
Yoshitaka Yasuda 		Sankaku Mado no Sotogawa wa Yoru [207]
October 3 – Waccha PriMagi! Tatsunoko Production
Dongwoo A&E 		Junichi Sato (Chief)
Kōsuke Kobayashi 		[208]
October 4 – December 20 Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut 12 Arvo Animation Akitoshi Yokoyama Tsuki to Laika to Nosferatu [209]
October 4 – December 20 Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (part 2) 12 Studio Bind Manabu Okamoto Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu [210]
October 4 – December 20 The Vampire Dies in No Time 12 Madhouse Hiroshi Kōjina Kyūketsuki Sugu Shinu [211]
October 5 – December 28 Amaim Warrior at the Borderline (part 1) 13 Sunrise Beyond Nobuyoshi Habara Kyōkai Senki [212]
October 5 – March 29, 2022 Chickip Dancers 26 Fanworks Rareko [213]
October 5 – December 21 The Fruit of Evolution 12 Hotline Yoshiaki Okumura Shinka no Mi: Shiranai Uchi ni Kachigumi Jinsei [214]
October 6 – December 29 Banished from the Hero's Party 13 Wolfsbane
Studio Flad 		Makoto Hoshino Shin no Nakama janai to Yūsha no Party o Oidasareta node, Henkyō de Slow Life Suru Koto ni Shimashita [215]
October 6 – December 22 PuraOre! Pride of Orange 12 C2C Takebumi Anzai [216]
October 6 – December 22 Takt Op. Destiny 12 MAPPA
Madhouse 		Yuuki Itoh (Takuto Ōpasu) [217]
October 6 – December 22 The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat 12 Silver Link
Studio Palette 		Masafumi Tamura Sekai Saikō no Ansatsusha, Isekai Kizoku ni Tensei suru [218]
October 7 – December 23 Komi Can't Communicate (season 1) 12 OLM Ayumu Watanabe (Chief)
Kazuki Kawagoe 		Komi-san wa, Komyushō desu [219]
October 7 – December 23 Muv-Luv Alternative 12 Yumeta Company
Graphinica 		Yukio Nishimoto [220]
October 7 – December 23 Sakugan 12 Satelight Jun'ichi Wada [221]
October 8 – March 25, 2022 Platinum End 24 Signal.MD Hideya Takahashi
Kazuchika Kise 		[222]
October 8 – March 18, 2022 World's End Harem 11 Studio Gokumi
AXsiZ 		Yuu Nobuta Shūmatsu no Harem [223]
October 9 – December 25 Taisho Otome Fairy Tale 12 SynergySP Jun Hatori Taishō Otome Otogi Banashi [224]
October 9 – January 3, 2022 The Faraway Paladin 12 Children's Playground Entertainment Yuu Nobuta Saihate no Paladin [225]
October 9 – December 25 Visual Prison 12 A-1 Pictures Takeshi Furuta (Chief)
Tomoya Tanaka 		[226]
October 10 – January 23, 2022 World Trigger (season 3) 14 Toei Animation Morio Hatano [227]
October 10 – December 26 Build Divide -#00000 (Code Black)- (part 1) 12 Liden Films Yuki Komada [228]
October 10 – November 28 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Mugen Train Arc 7 Ufotable Haruo Sotozaki Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-hen [229]
October 10 – March 27, 2022 Lupin the 3rd Part 6 24 TMS Entertainment Eiji Suganuma [230]
October 10 – December 26 My Senpai Is Annoying 12 Doga Kobo Ryota Itoh Senpai ga Uzai Kōhai no Hanashi [231]
October 10 – December 26 Shikizakura 12 Sublimation Shinya Sugai (Chief)
Gō Kurosaki 		[232]
October 11 – December 27 Ancient Girl's Frame 12 Seven Stone Gong Zhenhua (Chief) Tōshinki Jīzu Furēmu [233]
October 11 – December 27 Rumble Garanndoll 12 Lerche Masaomi Andō Gyakuten Sekai no Denchi Shōjo [234]
October 13 – December 29 Deep Insanity: The Lost Child 12 Silver Link Shin Oonuma [235]
October 13 – December 29 Kaginado 12 Liden Films Kyoto Studio Kazuya Sakamoto [236]
October 15 – December 31 180-Byō de Kimi no Mimi o Shiawase ni Dekiru ka? 12 Ekachi Epilka
Indivision 		Yoshinobu Kasai [237]
October 15 – March 25, 2022 Ranking of Kings 23 Wit Studio Yōsuke Hatta Ōsama Ranking [238]
November 14 – February 6, 2022 Blade Runner: Black Lotus 13 Sola Digital Arts Shinji Aramaki
Kenji Kamiyama 		[239]
December 4 – Detective Conan: Police Academy Arc TMS Entertainment Meitantei Conan Keisatsu Gakkō-hen Wairudo Porisu Sutōrī [240]
December 5 – February 13, 2022 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc 11 Ufotable Haruo Sotozaki Kimetsu no Yaiba: Yūkaku-hen [229]
December 6 – December 17 Kanashiki Debu Neko-chan 10 Cyclone Graphics Michiya Katō [241]

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A list of original net animations that debuted between January 1 and December 31, 2021.

First run start and end dates Title Episodes Studio Director(s) Original title Ref
January 1 Cute Executive Officer 13 Project No.9 Kazuya Iwata Yōjo Shachō [242]
January 2 – March 20 Armor Shop for Ladies & Gentlemen (season 2) 12 IMAGICA Lab Junichi Yamamoto Otona no Bōguya-san [243]
February 14 – March 14 Vlad Love 12 Drive Mamoru Oshii (Chief)
Junji Nishimura 		[244]
February 25 High-Rise Invasion 12 Zero-G Masahiro Takata Tenkū Shinpan [245]
March 4 Pacific Rim: The Black 7 Polygon Pictures Hiroyuki Hayashi
Jae-hong Kim 		Pacific Rim: Ankoku no Tairiku [246]
March 7 Oshiete Hokusai!: The Animation 10 CoMix Wave Films Naoto Iwakiri [247]
March 18 B: The Beginning Succession 6 Production I.G Kazuto Nakazawa (Chief)
Itsuro Kawasaki 		[248]
March 20 – April 3 Powerful Pro Yakyū Powerful Kōkō-hen 4 CloverWorks Tetsuaki Watanabe [249]
April 1 – June 17 Hetalia: World Stars 12 Studio Deen Hiroshi Watanabe [250]
April 2 – March 18, 2022 Beyblade Burst QuadDrive 52 OLM Jin Gu Oh Beiburēdo Bāsuto Dainamaito Batoru [251]
April 8 The Way of the Househusband (part 1) 5 J.C.Staff Chiaki Kon Gokushufudō [252]
April 16 – September 12 Night World 3 Studio Daisy Ryōsuke Sawa Yoru no Kuni [253]
April 29 Yasuke 6 MAPPA Takeshi Satou (Chief)
LeSean Thomas 		[254]
April 30 – Ningen Kaishūsha [255]
May 25 Etotama 1 Shirogumi
Encourage Films 		Fumitoshi Oizaki [256]
May 27 Eden 4 Qubic Pictures
CGCG Studio Inc. 		Yasuhiro Irie [257]
May 28 – September 10 Artiswitch 6 Sunrise Kazuma Ikeda [258]
June 17 Record of Ragnarok 12 Graphinica Masao Ōkubo Shūmatsu no Valkyrie [259]
July 8 Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness 4 TMS Entertainment
Quebico 		Eiichirō Hasumi [260]
July 20 – January 4, 2022 Assault Lily Fruits 13 Shaft Shouji Saeki [261]
September 9 – December 23 Pokémon Evolutions 8 OLM Daiki Tomiyasu [262]
September 16 – November 25 The Heike Story 11 Science SARU Naoko Yamada Heike Monogatari [263]
September 20 – December 6 Ganbare Doukichan 12 Atelier Pontdarc Kazuomi Koga [264]
September 20 – December 6 Tawawa on Monday 2 12 Yokohama Animation Laboratory Yuki Ogawa Getsuyōbi no Tawawa 2 [265]
September 22 Star Wars: Visions 9
[266]
September 30 Baki Hanma 12 TMS Entertainment Toshiki Hirano [267]
October 1 – Rich Police Cash Sorajima Studio Shoya Miki Rich Kaikan Cash [268]
October 7 The Way of the Househusband (part 2) 5 J.C.Staff Chiaki Kon Gokushufudō [269]
October 19 – November 23 Gundam Breaker Battlogue 6 Sunrise Masami Obari [270]
November 25 Super Crooks 13 Bones Motonobu Hori [271]
December 1 – December 1, 2022 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean 38 David Production Kenichi Suzuki (Chief)
Toshiyuki Kato 		JoJo no Kimyō na Bōken: Stone Ocean [272]
December 3 Neko de Yokereba 5 Gonpi hironovski [273]
December 16 Aggretsuko (season 4) 10 Fanworks Rareko [274]
December 20 – December 27 Oni no Hanayome wa Taberaretai 2 Magia [275]
December 28 – The Missing 8 Wit Studio Naoki Yoshibe [276]

Original video animations

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A list of original video animations that debuted between January 1 and December 31, 2021.

First run start and end dates Title Episodes Studio Director(s) Original title Ref
January 20 Planetarian: Snow Globe 1 Okuruto Noboru Jin Tamamura [277]
February 26 – October 14 Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku 2 Lapin Track Yayoi Takano Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii [278]
March 1 Don't Stay Gold 1 Grizzly Kaori Makita Saezuru Tori wa Habatakanai [279]
March 3 Alice in Deadly School 1 Hoods Entertainment Shigeyasu Yamauchi [280]
April 28 Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? 1 J.C.Staff Hideki Tachibana Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darō ka? [281]
May 19 Kaguya-sama: Love Is War 1 A-1 Pictures Mamoru Hatakeyama Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai - Tensai-tachi no Ren'ai Zunōsen [282]
May 7 – June 2 Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki 2 Project No.9 Shinsuke Yanagi Jaku-kyara Tomozaki-kun [283]
June 2 – October 13 Fate/Grand Carnival 2 Lerche Seiji Kishi [284]
July 4 Isekai Cheat Magician: Starry Night Festival 1 Encourage Films Daisuke Tsukushi Yoiboshi no Matsuri to Majutsushi [285]
July 28 Laid-Back Camp: Traveling Rin Shima 1 C-Station Yoshiaki Kyogoku Yuru Camp: Tabi-suru Shima Rin [286]
August 18 Fly Me to the Moon ~SNS~ 1 Seven Arcs Hiroshi Ikehata Tonikaku Kawaii ~SNS~ [287]
September 10 – September 10, 2022 The Ancient Magus' Bride: The Boy From the West and the Knight of the Mountain Haze 3 Studio Kafka Kazuaki Terasawa Mahō Tsukai no Yome: Nishi no Shōnen to Seiran no Kishi [288]
September 15 Alice Gear Aegis: Heart Pounding! Actress Packed Mermaid Grand Prix! Nomad Hirokazu Hanai [289]
November 14 – January 24, 2022 Hakuoki 3 Studio Deen Osamu Yamasaki [290]
December 1 Given: On the Other Hand 1 Lerche Akiyo Ōhashi Given: Uragawa no Sonzai [291]
December 24 Girls und Panzer das Finale: Daikon War! 1 Actas [292]

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2021 in anime

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2021 in anime encompassed a diverse array of television series, films, and original net animations released or continuing throughout the year, amid ongoing challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic that impacted production and distribution. Notable television releases included the continuation of Jujutsu Kaisen's first season into early 2021, Tokyo Revengers which premiered in April and became a major shōnen hit, the final season of Fruits Basket airing from September to December, and fall debuts like Ranking of Kings and Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Part 2, all of which garnered significant acclaim for their storytelling and animation quality.[1][2] The year also featured prominent anime films, such as Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time released in March, concluding the long-running Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise, and Mamoru Hosoda's Belle which premiered in July and explored themes of identity in a virtual world, both achieving commercial success despite theater limitations.[3] Other theatrical releases included Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway in June and the two-part Sailor Moon Eternal in the summer, highlighting a resurgence in anime cinema adaptations.[4] Awards underscored the year's highlights, with Jujutsu Kaisen winning Anime of the Year at the 5th Crunchyroll Anime Awards in February, alongside honors for Best Antagonist (Ryomen Sukuna) and Best Ending Sequence ("LOST IN PARADISE" by ALI feat. AKLO).[2] Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! took Best Animation and Best Director (Masaaki Yuasa), while Fruits Basket (Season 2) earned Best Drama. Industry-wise, the Japanese animation market grew by 13.3% to ¥2.74 trillion, with the domestic market increasing 21% to ¥1.43 trillion, driven by overseas streaming demand despite ongoing pandemic challenges.[5]

Events

Industry developments

In August 2021, Sony Pictures Entertainment completed its acquisition of Crunchyroll from AT&T for approximately $1.175 billion, a deal initially announced in December 2020, which consolidated Sony's control over major anime streaming and distribution platforms by merging Crunchyroll with its subsidiary Funimation.[6] This move significantly expanded global access to anime content and strengthened Sony's position in international licensing and subtitling rights, facilitating broader overseas dissemination of Japanese productions.[7] The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continued to disrupt anime production in 2021, leading to delays in high-profile releases such as Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, which faced an indefinite postponement announced in January before premiering on March 8 after multiple reschedulings from 2020.[8] Studios adapted by accelerating remote work adoption, with many animation teams leveraging digital tools to maintain workflows despite challenges like coordination issues and heightened production costs from health protocols.[9] This shift helped the sector rebound, though it exacerbated strains on animators already facing tight deadlines. The anime industry experienced robust growth in 2021, with total revenues reaching 2.7422 trillion yen (about US$19.76 billion), a 13.3% increase from 2020, largely propelled by overseas markets and streaming platforms.[5] Overseas revenues hit 1.3134 trillion yen (up 5.97%), while streaming specifically surged 65.9% to 154.3 billion yen, underscoring the rising demand from international audiences via services like Netflix and the newly acquired Crunchyroll.[5] The domestic market also grew 21.03% to 1.4288 trillion yen, reflecting recovery from pandemic lows. Amid this expansion, discussions on labor reforms intensified due to persistent overwork concerns, with the Association of Japanese Animations (AJA) highlighting the need for better manpower security through improved environments in its annual reports.[9] AJA initiatives emphasized sustainable practices to address animator shortages, though challenges like excessive hours and low pay remained prevalent, prompting broader industry pushes for equitable conditions.[10] Key studio developments included Bandai Namco Holdings' restructuring announcements, which laid groundwork for integrating its animation arms, culminating in the 2022 rebranding of Sunrise to Bandai Namco Filmworks to streamline IP production.[11] Investments in CGI technologies also accelerated, with studios increasingly adopting 3D digital workflows to enhance efficiency and visual effects, as evidenced by rising production budgets allocated to hybrid 2D-CGI techniques in major titles.[9]

Conventions and festivals

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted anime conventions and festivals in 2021, leading to widespread cancellations, postponements, and shifts to virtual or hybrid formats to ensure public health while maintaining fan engagement and industry networking.[12] Many events incorporated online streaming for panels, cosplay contests, and screenings, allowing global participation despite travel restrictions and venue limitations.[13] AnimeJapan 2021, one of Japan's premier anime events, was held entirely online from March 27 to 30 due to rising COVID-19 cases, replacing its planned hybrid format with livestreamed stages, virtual booths from over 40 companies, and on-demand content accessible in multiple countries including the US and South Korea.[12] The event featured presentations for upcoming series, such as a special talk for the original anime Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song, which premiered its promotional video and additional cast announcements during the broadcast.[14] Business days on March 29–30 focused on virtual meetings for licensors and buyers, emphasizing digital tools for international collaboration.[15] In North America, Anime Expo 2021 was reimagined as "Anime Expo Lite," a fully virtual event from July 3 to 4, featuring livestreamed panels, interactive cosplay contests like the Cosplay Spot-Lite competition, and appearances by industry figures including voice actors from series like Boruto and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.[16] Video-on-demand access extended through July 16, enabling fans to revisit content such as Q&A sessions and previews, adapting the convention's traditional energy to an online platform amid ongoing pandemic concerns.[17] Anime NYC 2021 marked a cautious return to in-person gatherings, taking place November 19–21 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City with strict health protocols including masking and capacity limits. The event drew over 53,000 attendees, offering screenings of recent anime films, panels with more than 60 guests such as voice actors Zach Aguilar and Ray Chase, and performances that celebrated Japanese pop culture.[18][19] Other major events reflected the year's challenges, with Comiket 99—originally slated for earlier dates—postponed multiple times before occurring December 30–31 at Tokyo Big Sight under reduced capacity and enhanced safety measures, attracting dedicated fans for doujinshi sales and cosplay despite the delays. The Tokyo International Anime Fair's elements were integrated into AnimeJapan's virtual framework, while regional conventions like SacAnime Winter (planned for January 8–10) were canceled outright due to venue issues and COVID-19 restrictions, opting instead for online programming alternatives.[20] Otakon, after a 2020 cancellation, returned in-person August 27–29 in Washington, D.C., with hybrid virtual options for some panels to accommodate broader access, though certain activities like dances were scaled back for safety.[21] These adaptations highlighted the resilience of the anime community in navigating global health crises.

Releases

Films

In 2021, the theatrical anime film landscape in Japan was shaped by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which prompted delays for numerous productions and encouraged hybrid models combining cinema screenings with streaming availability to mitigate attendance risks.[22] Several high-profile releases concluded long-running franchises or expanded popular series, achieving significant box office success amid reduced theater capacities. Notable entries included sequels, prequels, and original stories from established studios, with audiences favoring action-packed narratives tied to ongoing television adaptations. One of the year's most anticipated films was Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, directed by Hideaki Anno and produced by Studio Khara, which premiered on March 8 in Japan as the finale to the Rebuild of Evangelion series.[23] The story follows Shinji Ikari and his companions in a post-apocalyptic village of survivors from Near Third Impact, where Rei explores life outside NERV, Shinji confronts the consequences of his past actions, and he ultimately faces his father Gendo's plan for the Human Instrumentality Project to avert a Final Impact. The film grossed ¥10.28 billion in Japan, ranking as the second-highest-earning anime of the year. Jujutsu Kaisen 0, a prequel to the hit series directed by Sunghoo Park and animated by MAPPA, debuted on December 24 and became 2021's top-grossing anime film with ¥13.75 billion in domestic earnings.[24] It centers on Yuta Okkotsu, a high school student tormented by the curse of his deceased childhood friend Rika, who enrolls at Tokyo Jujutsu High under teacher Satoru Gojo to learn to control and exorcise curses. The film's success highlighted the growing international appeal of the franchise, surpassing even the final Evangelion entry at the box office.[25] The Pretty Guardians Sailor Moon Eternal duology, co-produced by Studio Deen and Toei Animation under directors Chiaki Kon and Kenji Kodama, adapted the manga's "Dreams" arc across two parts released on January 8 and February 11 in Japanese theaters.[22] Part 1 depicts Usagi Tsukino and her friends reuniting as Sailor Guardians during a solar eclipse festival, awakening new powers to battle shadowy forces, while Part 2 escalates the conflict with the Dead Moon Circus invading Earth to steal human dreams and locate the Silver Crystal. Originally slated for 2020, the films were postponed due to pandemic-related theater closures, contributing to broader industry shifts toward flexible release strategies.[22] Other significant releases included My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission, the third film in the series produced by Studio Bones and directed by Kenji Nagasaki, which opened on August 6 after a delay from April.[26] The plot follows Izuku Midoriya and Class 1-A students framed for a terrorist plot by the villain Humarise, who seek to eradicate Quirks worldwide, forcing a global alliance of heroes to intervene. Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway, directed by Shukō Murase and produced by Sunrise, premiered on June 11 as the first part of a trilogy adapting the Hathaway's Flash novels, following Hathaway Noa leading an anti-Federation terrorist group in a futuristic space colony conflict; it grossed over ¥1.3 billion despite limited screenings.[4] Similarly, Belle, an original film written and directed by Mamoru Hosoda and produced by Studio Chizu, premiered on July 16, exploring a shy teenager's journey into a virtual world as the singer Belle amid themes of identity and family; it earned ¥2.2 billion in Japan.[3] Sing a Bit of Harmony, an original science fiction musical directed by Yasuhiro Yoshiura and primarily produced by J.C. Staff with contributions from Yumeta Company, premiered on October 29.[27] It explores a future where an AI music app named LIPPS helps a high school girl named Shizuku overcome her insecurities through songwriting and friendship, blending themes of technology and human emotion. These films exemplified the diversity of 2021's output, from franchise expansions to innovative standalone stories, with many benefiting from tie-ins to popular television series.

Television series

In 2021, 199 anime television series were produced worldwide, spanning a diverse range of genres from action and drama to slice-of-life and fantasy, reflecting the industry's continued expansion amid global streaming accessibility.[10] These series were primarily broadcast on Japanese television networks such as Tokyo MX, Fuji TV, and MBS, with many simulcast internationally via platforms like Crunchyroll and Funimation. The year saw a mix of original productions and sequels, contributing to heightened viewer engagement, as evidenced by high-profile adaptations that dominated seasonal charts and awards discussions. Winter Season (January–March)
The Winter 2021 season featured several standout sequels and new entries, with Beastars Season 2 serving as a prominent example. Produced by Orange studio, this 12-episode continuation aired from January 7 to March 25, 2021, on Fuji TV's +Ultra block, delving deeper into themes of societal division in a anthropomorphic animal world.[28] Other notable releases included continuations like the second half of Dr. Stone: Stone Wars and new originals such as Horimiya, which explored romantic comedy dynamics over 13 episodes. Spring Season (April–June)
Spring 2021 highlighted adaptations of popular manga, including the highly anticipated Tokyo Revengers, a 24-episode series by Liden Films that ran from April 11 to September 19, 2021 (split across two cours), on Tokyo MX and other networks. The show, centered on time-traveling gang conflicts, garnered significant acclaim for its intense storytelling and animation quality.[29] Another key original, Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song, was a 13-episode sci-fi narrative produced by Wit Studio, premiering on April 3, 2021, and airing until June 17 on Tokyo MX, focusing on an AI's mission to avert a future war.[30] Summer Season (July–September)
The Summer season emphasized serene and introspective tales, exemplified by The Aquatope on White Sand, a 24-episode drama by P.A. Works that aired from July 12 to December 27, 2021 (extending into Fall due to its two-cour format), broadcast on Tokyo MX. This series followed young women navigating dreams and challenges in an Okinawa aquarium, praised for its detailed backgrounds and emotional depth.[31] Additional highlights included the first season of The Detective Is Already Dead and originals such as Sonny Boy, which experimented with surreal psychological elements over 12 episodes. Fall Season (October–December)
Fall 2021 delivered epic fantasies and action continuations, with Ranking of Kings emerging as a heartfelt original by Wit Studio. This 23-episode series premiered on October 15, 2021, and concluded on March 25, 2022, airing on Fuji TV's Noitamina block, chronicling a young prince's journey of growth and leadership through charming 2D animation.[32] Jujutsu Kaisen, while premiering its first season in October 2020, continued airing through early 2021 with its final episodes from January to March 27, produced by MAPPA over 24 episodes total, blending supernatural battles with character-driven horror on MBS and TBS.[33] The season also featured sequels like Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Part 2 and new series such as Blue Period, which tackled artistic aspirations in a 12-episode format.

Original net animations

In 2021, original net animations (ONAs) experienced notable expansion as streaming services prioritized exclusive digital releases, bypassing traditional television broadcasts to reach global audiences directly. Platforms like Netflix led this shift by committing substantial resources to anime production, announcing a slate of 40 new titles for the year, many designed as ONAs to capitalize on international demand for serialized storytelling in genres such as action, fantasy, and thriller.[34] This investment reflected broader industry trends toward streaming-first content, enabling studios to experiment with mature themes and high-production values tailored for on-demand viewing.[35] A prominent example was Record of Ragnarok, a mythological battle series produced by Graphinica and Yumeta Company, which debuted exclusively on Netflix on June 17, 2021, with all 12 episodes released simultaneously.[36] The ONA adapted the manga by Shinya Umemura and Takumi Fukui, pitting historical figures against Norse gods in a tournament to decide humanity's fate, and garnered attention for its fluid animation and voice cast including Miyuki Sawashiro and Tomokazu Seki. High-Rise Invasion, produced by Zero-G, marked an early 2021 highlight in the survival thriller category, with its 12-episode first season premiering on Netflix on February 25, 2021.[37] Based on the manga by Tsuina Miura and Takahiro Ōba, the series follows high schooler Yuri Honjo navigating a dystopian world of skyscrapers and masked killers, emphasizing psychological tension and action sequences that suited the binge-watch format of ONAs.[38] Later in the year, Baki Hanma, a sequel to the long-running Baki franchise produced by TMS Entertainment, launched on Netflix on September 30, 2021, delivering its full 12-episode run at once.[39] The ONA centered on martial artist Baki Hanma's quest to surpass his father, Yujiro, featuring intense hand-to-hand combat choreography and continuing the series' legacy of hyper-violent, character-driven fights.[40] Capping the year's major releases, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, the sixth installment in David Production's adaptation of Hirohiko Araki's manga, began streaming on Netflix starting December 1, 2021, with the initial 12 episodes (part 1 of 3) available worldwide.[41] Set in a Florida prison, it introduced Jolyne Cujoh and her Stand abilities amid supernatural intrigue, maintaining the franchise's stylistic flair while extending into 2022 for subsequent batches. These titles underscored Netflix's strategy of forging global partnerships with Japanese studios to produce ONAs that blended local creativity with worldwide accessibility, fostering a surge in anime's digital footprint.[35]

Original video animations

In 2021, original video animations (OVAs) in anime primarily consisted of supplementary episodes or short series released directly to home video or bundled with manga volumes, offering fans expanded narratives from established franchises. These productions often explored side stories, character backstories, or alternate perspectives, providing deeper insights into ongoing series without the commercial pressures of broadcast television. Many were tied to romantic comedies, historical dramas, and music-themed tales, enhancing fan engagement through limited physical releases. A prominent example was Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku, a romantic comedy OVA series that continued the story of office workers navigating relationships while hiding their otaku interests. The second episode, titled "Friend's Distance," focusing on the high school origins of characters Hanako Koyanagi and Tarō Kabakura, was bundled with the 10th manga volume and released on February 26, 2021. The third episode, "Company Trip and Wishes," depicted the main cast on a group outing that tested their bonds, bundled with the 11th and final manga volume and released on October 14, 2021. Produced by Lapin Track (with A-1 Pictures handling the earlier 2019 episode), these OVAs served as direct extensions of the 2018 television series, emphasizing humor and relational dynamics in otaku culture.[42] Another key release was Given: On the Other Hand, a film-length OVA that delved into the "other side" of the main story from the Given manga and 2019 television series. Centered on protagonists Mafuyu Satō and Ritsuka Uenoyama, it explored their evolving relationship and shared passion for music, filling in omitted scenes from the 2020 feature film. Directed by Akiyo Ōhashi at Lerche studio, the OVA was bundled with a special edition of the manga's 7th volume and released on December 1, 2021, acting as a bridge between the series' animated installments.[43] The Hakuōki franchise also expanded with a new OVA series in 2021, continuing its historical fiction narrative set during the late Edo period and involving the Shinsengumi warriors. This three-episode arc introduced fresh conflicts among the characters, including battles against supernatural threats, while tying into the broader lore of vampires and samurai loyalty. Produced by Studio Deen, the episodes streamed exclusively on U-NEXT in Japan starting November 13, 2021 (episode 1), followed by December 11, 2021 (episode 2), and concluding on January 29, 2022 (episode 3), with home video releases shortly after. These OVAs functioned as sequels to prior adaptations, enriching the franchise's ensemble cast and dramatic intrigue.[44] Other OVAs, such as those from The Ancient Magus' Bride prequel materials recontextualized in bundled formats, highlighted fantasy elements and character origins, though many 2021 releases emphasized franchise continuity over standalone tales. Overall, these OVAs underscored the format's role in sustaining audience interest through targeted, non-theatrical content.

Awards

Crunchyroll Anime Awards

The fifth Crunchyroll Anime Awards took place on February 19, 2021, as a virtual ceremony honoring outstanding anime from the previous year. Hosted by Tim Lyu and Crunchyroll-Hime, the event featured fan-voted categories alongside judge selections, with a total of over 15 million global votes cast across 18 categories.[2][45][46] The awards process combined public nominations, judge shortlisting, and a weighted voting system of 70% judges and 30% fans to determine winners.[47] Jujutsu Kaisen dominated the ceremony, winning Anime of the Year for its dynamic storytelling and action sequences, along with Best Antagonist for Ryomen Sukuna and Best Ending Sequence for "Lost in Paradise" by ALI feat. AKLO.[48][49][50] Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! earned Best Animation and Best Director for Masaaki Yuasa, praised for its innovative depiction of the animation production process.[48][51] Other notable wins included Best Protagonist for Catarina Claes from My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!, highlighting her clever and relatable character arc, and Best Score for Jujutsu Kaisen composed by Hiroaki Tsutsumi, which captured the series' intense supernatural tone.[52][50][49] The sixth Crunchyroll Anime Awards, recognizing anime from 2021, opened public nominations in late 2021 before officially announcing nominees on January 18, 2022, with voting closing on January 25, 2022.[53][54] Winners were revealed on February 9, 2022, continuing the global fan-driven format with the same 70:30 judge-to-fan voting ratio. Attack on Titan: The Final Season Part 1 claimed Anime of the Year, along with Best Action, Best Drama, and Best Opening Sequence for "The Rumbling" by SiM, underscoring its epic narrative conclusion.[55][56][57] Key highlights from the sixth awards included Best Director for Baku Kinoshita's work on Oddtaxi, noted for its intricate mystery plotting and stylistic direction, and Best Score for Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina's composition in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, which amplified the film's emotional and action-driven sequences.[55][58][56] Jujutsu Kaisen (second cour) secured Best Girl for Nobara Kugisaki and Best Fight Scene for "Yuji Itadori & Aoi Todo VS Hanami," reflecting ongoing acclaim for the series' character development and choreography.[55][59] The event emphasized international fan participation, with nominees spanning nearly 40 studios and streaming services.[60]

Other awards

In 2021, the Tokyo Anime Award Festival (TAAF) honored achievements in anime production from the previous year, with announcements made in February. The Animation of the Year award for television series went to Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, directed by Masaaki Yuasa at Science SARU, praised for its creative depiction of animation as a creative process and its fluid, imaginative visual style that pushed boundaries in the medium.[61] Masaaki Yuasa received an individual award for Best Director, recognizing his distinctive approach to storytelling and animation that blends surreal elements with everyday creativity, further cementing his influence in Japanese anime.[62] These selections by a jury of industry experts underscored TAAF's role in promoting innovative domestic works that elevate anime's artistic potential. The 24th Japan Media Arts Festival, organized by Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs and announced in March 2021, celebrated excellence across media arts, including animation. In the Animation Division, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! secured the Grand Prize for its exceptional integration of meta-narrative and dynamic visuals, while Excellence Prizes were awarded to Violet Evergarden: The Movie for its emotional depth and refined character animation.[63] The festival's jury-based process highlighted the cultural significance of these honors in Japan, where they recognize contributions to media arts that foster societal reflection and technical mastery, often prioritizing works with broad artistic resonance over commercial success. The 15th Seiyu Awards, presented in June 2021 by the Seiyu Awards Association, focused on voice acting accomplishments from 2020 anime productions. Best Lead Actor was awarded to Kenjiro Tsuda for his nuanced performance as Akihito Narihisago in Id: Invaded, capturing the character's internal turmoil with gravitas. Best Lead Actress went to Yui Ishikawa for her role as Violet in Violet Evergarden: The Movie, noted for its emotional range in conveying post-war healing. Best Supporting Actress was shared by Reina Ueda, for her versatile portrayals including Ruri in Dr. Stone and Shuka Karino in Darwin's Game, and Akari Kitō for Nene Yashiro in Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun.[64] These jury and fan-influenced selections emphasized the vital role of seiyu in bringing anime characters to life, reflecting Japan's appreciation for vocal artistry as a cornerstone of the industry's emotional authenticity. Fan-voted recognitions like the Newtype Anime Awards, published by Kadokawa Shoten in early 2021 for 2020 releases, saw Jujutsu Kaisen dominate multiple categories, including Best TV Anime and Best Screenplay, due to its gripping supernatural action and character development that captivated Japanese audiences.[65] The Newtype Anime Awards for 2021 releases, published in December 2021, named Tokyo Revengers as Anime of the Year.[66] This poll-based event, rooted in one of Japan's premier anime magazines, illustrates the domestic fanbase's preference for high-stakes narratives and fluid combat animation, reinforcing anime's role in contemporary pop culture. Overall, these awards—distinct from international fan-voted events—prioritize jury expertise and cultural context, spotlighting works that advance anime's narrative and technical frontiers within Japan.

Deaths

January–June

In the first half of 2021, the anime industry mourned the loss of several prominent figures, including voice actors, animators, directors, and creators whose work shaped iconic series and influenced generations of fans and professionals. These deaths highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by aging pioneers in animation and voice performance. Below is a chronological overview of notable passings.
  • Brad Venable, a voice actor known for his roles in One Piece (as Scratchmen Apoo), Dragon Ball Super (as various characters), Attack on Titan, and Fairy Tail, died on January 8 at age 43 from complications related to COVID-19.[67]
  • Cloris Leachman, an acclaimed actress and voice artist who lent her voice to English dubs of Studio Ghibli films including Castle in the Sky (as Dola) and Ponyo (as the grandmother), passed away on January 27 at age 94 due to natural causes.[68]
  • Shūichirō Moriyama, a veteran voice actor recognized for his performances in Hayao Miyazaki's Porco Rosso and Ninja Scroll, died on February 9 at age 86.[68]
  • Masako Sugaya, a voice actress famous for her role as Mami in Urusei Yatsura and characters in Nobody's Boy: Remi and Heidi, Girl of the Alps, died on March 3 at age 83.[68]
  • Yasuo Ōtsuka, an influential animator and mentor to Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, known for his key animation on Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro, Future Boy Conan, and Horus, Prince of the Sun, passed away on March 15 at age 89.[68][69]
  • Masahiro Anzai, a prominent voice actor best remembered for voicing Cherry in Urusei Yatsura, Rezo the Red Priest in Slayers, and Patapi in Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel, died on March 15 at age 66 from acute heart failure.[68]
  • Minako Shiba, an animator and character designer who contributed to series such as Noir, Black Butler, Hikaru no Go, and Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle, passed away on March 16 at age 52.[68]
  • Osamu Kobayashi, a director celebrated for his work on Paradise Kiss and Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad, died on April 17 at age 57.[68]
  • Shunsuke Kikuchi, a legendary composer whose scores defined action anime and tokusatsu, including Dragon Ball, Doraemon, and Kamen Rider, passed away on April 28 at age 89.[68]
  • Kentarō Miura, the renowned manga creator behind the dark fantasy epic Berserk—which inspired multiple anime adaptations—and Gigantomachia, died on May 6 at age 54 from an acute aortic dissection.[68]
  • Haruka Nagashima, a voice actress who appeared in Shiki and Sparrow's Hotel, passed away on June 11 at age 33.[68]
  • Asei Kobayashi, a composer of theme songs for mecha and magical girl anime such as Turn A Gundam and Himitsu no Akko-chan, died on June 14 at age 88.[68]
These losses underscored the profound impact of the anime community's elders and mid-career talents on the medium's evolution.

July–December

Philece Sampler, a prominent American voice actress known for her work in English dubs of anime series, died on July 1, 2021, at the age of 67 from a heart attack.[70] She was best recognized for voicing Mimi Tachikawa in the Digimon Adventure series and Palmon, as well as multiple characters in Dragon Ball Z and Kiki's Delivery Service. Sampler's legacy endures through her contributions to bridging anime with Western audiences, earning tributes from fans and colleagues for her enduring impact on dubbed performances.[70] Fred Ladd, a pioneering producer who introduced anime to North American television, passed away on August 3, 2021, at the age of 94.[71] As the executive producer for the English adaptation of Astro Boy in 1963, Ladd adapted Osamu Tezuka's seminal series for U.S. broadcast, renaming it The Mighty Atom and navigating cultural sensitivities to make it accessible; he later oversaw dubs for Gigantor, Kimba the White Lion, and early episodes of Sailor Moon, fundamentally shaping the global spread of anime during its nascent international phase. His innovative approach to localization, including title changes and narrative tweaks, established foundational practices for the industry, with studios like Toei Animation honoring his role in popularizing Japanese animation abroad.[72] Masami Suda, a veteran animator and character designer known for his work on Fist of the North Star, Mobile Suit Gundam, and Patlabor, died on August 17, 2021, at age 77.[73] Ed Asner, the acclaimed American actor whose voice work extended into anime dubs, died on August 29, 2021, at the age of 91.[74] In anime, he provided the English voice for Grandpa Ayanokoji in the 1991 OVA series 3x3 Eyes, delivering a gruff yet endearing portrayal that complemented the supernatural adventure's tone; though better known for live-action roles and voicing Carl Fredricksen in Pixar's Up, Asner's anime contribution highlighted his range in fantasy genres. Colleagues remembered him as a versatile performer whose authoritative presence enriched dubbed anime, influencing voice acting standards for elder characters in cross-cultural adaptations.[75] Eiichi Yamamoto, a veteran Japanese anime director and animator, succumbed to heart failure on September 7, 2021, at the age of 80.[76] Beginning his career at Mushi Production under Osamu Tezuka, Yamamoto directed episodes of Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion in the 1960s, later helming the groundbreaking adult-oriented films Cleopatra (1970) and co-directing Belladonna of Sadness (1973), which blended psychedelic visuals with themes of folklore and sexuality to push anime's artistic boundaries. His work at Mushi Pro and beyond, including The Abashiri Family, exemplified innovative animation techniques and narrative experimentation, earning posthumous recognition from the anime community for advancing the medium's maturation during the post-war era.[77] Jack Angel, a prolific voice actor with credits in anime dubs, died on October 19, 2021, at the age of 90.[78] He lent his distinctive baritone to the Radish Spirit in the English version of Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away (2001), capturing the whimsical essence of Hayao Miyazaki's spirit world amid his extensive portfolio in Western animation like Transformers. Angel's anime involvement, though selective, underscored his adaptability in fantastical settings, with tributes from Disney and Ghibli affiliates praising his subtle, memorable contributions to ensemble casts.[79] Keiko Nobumoto, an influential anime screenwriter, died on December 1, 2021, at the age of 57 from esophageal cancer. Renowned for scripting the iconic Cowboy Bebop (1998), where her blend of noir, jazz-infused storytelling and character-driven arcs defined space western anime, Nobumoto also penned Tokyo Godfathers (2003) and created Wolf's Rain (2003), exploring themes of identity and redemption with emotional nuance. Her scripts, often in collaboration with directors like Shinichirō Watanabe and Satoshi Kon, left a profound mark on genre storytelling, with Sunrise and Madhouse studios issuing statements on her enduring influence on narrative depth in anime.[80] Jōji Yanami, a legendary voice actor famed for narrating the Dragon Ball series and voicing King Kai (Kaiō), Dr. Briefs, and Emperor Pilaf, as well as roles in Lupin III and Doraemon, died on December 3, 2021, at age 90 during medical treatment.[81] Among the over two dozen animation professionals who passed in the latter half of 2021, several animators and background artists with ties to anime studios like Production I.G. and Kyoto Animation were noted in industry memorials, though their specific legacies were commemorated through collective tributes rather than individual spotlights.[82]

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