Hey anime fans! Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let's dive into a comprehensive list of anime that graced our screens back in 2015. Get ready to reminisce about your favorites and maybe discover some hidden gems you might have missed!
Anime Series from 2015
Winter 2015
The winter season of 2015 kicked off with a bang, bringing us a mix of continuations and exciting new series. Here are some notable titles:
- Absolute Duo: A school action anime where students fight in pairs using materialized weapons.
- Aldnoah.Zero 2nd Season: Continuing the intense conflict between Earth and Mars.
- Assassination Classroom: The story of a class tasked with assassinating their tentacled teacher.
- Death Parade: An intriguing series exploring the afterlife through games and psychological drama.
- Dog Days'': The third season of this fantasy adventure series with animal-eared characters.
- Durarara!!x2 Shou: More interconnected stories and urban legends in Ikebukuro.
- Isuca: A high school student gets involved in exorcising dangerous creatures.
- Junketsu no Maria: A historical fantasy focusing on a powerful witch during the Hundred Years' War.
- Koufuku Graffiti: A heartwarming series about a girl who finds happiness through cooking and sharing meals.
- Rolling☆Girls: A colorful and energetic series about regional battles fought by "local heroines."
- Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata: A high schooler aims to create the perfect dating sim with his friends.
- Sengoku Musou: An action-packed series based on the Sengoku Musou video game franchise.
- Shinmai Maou no Testament: A teenager discovers he has two demon sisters.
- The Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls: Following the journey of aspiring idols.
- Tokyo Ghoul √A: The second season of the dark fantasy series, exploring a different path from the manga.
- Yuri Kuma Arashi: A surreal and thought-provoking series about lesbian relationships and the struggle for acceptance.
Spring 2015
Spring brought a fresh wave of anime, perfect for the warmer weather. Here are some memorable shows from that season:
- Arslan Senki (The Heroic Legend of Arslan): A young prince embarks on a journey to reclaim his kingdom.
- Baby Steps 2nd Season: Continuing the story of Eiichirō Maruo's journey in professional tennis.
- DanMachi (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?): Bell Cranel's adventures in a dungeon seeking strength and romance.
- Digimon Adventure tri. (Movie Series - Part 1: Reunion): The original DigiDestined return in a new series of movies.
- Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works 2nd Season: Continuing the epic battle for the Holy Grail.
- Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture: Expanding the Ghost in the Shell: Arise universe.
- Gunslinger Stratos: The Animation: A futuristic action series based on the arcade game.
- High School DxD BorN: The third season of the ecchi action series.
- Kekkai Sensen (Blood Blockade Battlefront): Supernatural battles and quirky characters in a city teeming with otherworldly beings.
- My Love Story!!: A heartwarming and funny romance between a gentle giant and a shy girl.
- Nagato Yuki-chan no Shoushitsu (The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan): A spin-off of the Haruhi Suzumiya series focusing on an alternate version of Yuki Nagato.
- Nisekoi:: The second season of the romantic comedy.
- Owari no Seraph (Seraph of the End): A post-apocalyptic world where vampires rule and humans struggle to survive.
- Re-Kan!: A slice-of-life comedy about a girl who can see ghosts.
- Show by Rock!!: A colorful and musical adventure in a world of anthropomorphic animals.
- Urawa no Usagi-chan: A short anime series celebrating the city of Urawa.
- Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches: A student accidentally swaps bodies with a classmate, leading to supernatural shenanigans.
Summer 2015
Summer 2015 brought us a mix of action, comedy, and everything in between. Here are some of the highlights:
- Akagami no Shirayuki-hime (Snow White with the Red Hair): A charming romance between a herbalist and a prince.
- Charlotte: Teenagers with special abilities face challenges and dangers.
- Classroom Crisis: A science fiction series set in a space-based classroom.
- Gangsta.: A dark and gritty series about handymen in a corrupt city.
- Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri (Gate: Thus the JSDF Fought There!): A portal opens to another world, and the Japanese Self-Defense Forces must navigate the new land.
- Gatchaman Crowds insight: The second season of the unique superhero series.
- Joukamachi no Dandelion (Castle Town Dandelion): A family of super-powered siblings compete to become the next king.
- Non Non Biyori Repeat: The second season of the relaxing slice-of-life series.
- Overlord: A gamer finds himself trapped in his favorite MMORPG as his powerful character.
- Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers: Six heroes are chosen to defeat a demon lord, but one of them is an imposter.
- School-Live!: A seemingly cute slice-of-life anime with a dark twist.
- Wakaba Girl: A girl from a wealthy family tries to experience a more normal high school life.
Fall 2015
As the leaves turned, so did the anime landscape, with a diverse range of shows premiering in the fall. Here are some of the most noteworthy:
- Concrete Revolutio: A superhero series exploring the moral complexities of heroism.
- Dance with Devils: A girl finds herself caught in a conflict between devils and vampires.
- Garo: Guren no Tsuki: A historical fantasy series about demon hunters.
- Heavy Object: Soldiers fighting in a world dominated by massive weapons called "Objects."
- Haikyu!! Second Season: Continuing the high-flying volleyball action.
- Kagewani -承-: A scientist investigates mysterious monsters appearing in Japan.
- K: Return of Kings: The second season of the stylish supernatural series.
- Komori-san wa Kotowarenai!: A kind girl who can't say no to requests.
- Lance N' Masques: A modern-day knight protects the innocent.
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans: A group of young soldiers fights for their independence in a war-torn world.
- Noragami Aragoto: The second season of the supernatural action series.
- One-Punch Man: A superhero who can defeat any enemy with a single punch struggles with boredom.
- Osomatsu-san: A revival of the classic Osomatsu-kun series, now featuring the sextuplets as adults.
- Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru (A Corpse is Buried Under Sakurako's Feet): A high school student assists a bone-loving woman in solving mysteries.
- Subete ga F ni Naru: The Perfect Insider: A closed-room mystery involving a brilliant programmer.
- Tantei Team KZ Jiken Note: A group of elementary school students solves mysteries together.
- Utawarerumono: Itsuwari no Kamen: A man with amnesia awakens in a strange world and joins a rebellion.
Movie Review Example: Digimon Adventure tri. - Reunion
Digimon Adventure tri. - Reunion was a huge event for Digimon fans. It brought back the original DigiDestined as teenagers, grappling with new challenges and the changes that come with growing up. The animation was updated, giving the characters a fresh look while still retaining their iconic designs. The story was engaging, exploring themes of maturity, responsibility, and the enduring bonds between humans and their Digimon partners. While some fans had mixed feelings about the character designs and pacing, the movie was a generally well-received continuation of the beloved series.
Title: Digimon Adventure tri. - Reunion
Publisher: Toei Animation
Genre: Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi
Author(s): Akiyoshi Hongo (Original Concept)
This list is a great starting point for exploring the anime of 2015. Happy watching!
