Adventure Anime

Short directed by Sunao Katabuchi in collaboration with Fukushima Prefecture's general information magazine Fukushima Map's Supporter Association to promote the appeal of the prefecture to more people.

“A mysterious journey through Fukushima.”

New short animated film by Sunao Katabuchi, “Fukufuku no Chizu.”
(Source: Official Website, translated)

America, 1890. The longest and largest race ever, the Steel Ball Run, is about to start. It's a race from San Diego, California all the way to New York City, New York, and while horses are the traditional racing medium, anything can be used. The winner is the one with the most points, via checkpoint placement, when they reach New York. The prize: $2,000,000. Gyro Zepelli, a mysterious man with an equally mysterious steel ball, is planning on winning the race. Johnny Joestar (JoJo) is a former jockey who's cockiness got him paralyzed from the legs down. An accidental contact with the steel ball made his leg twitch, so he's in the race the learn about Gyro's steel ball. But the challenges of Diego Brando, a popular European jockey, Pocoloco, a slave with the Devil's Luck, Sandman, a native american who is sprinting all the way to NYC, and others will make it hard for Gyro and JoJo to win. (from manga)

Modern man Cheng Yan unexpectedly dies and his soul travels to a medieval European-style otherworldly continent, becoming Roland, the fourth prince of the Kingdom of Graycastle. This playboy prince saves the witch Anna at an execution scene and is shocked to discover that magic really exists in this medieval-style otherworld.

When Anna, as a witch, displays her magical skills, Roland realizes that magic can replace some modern technology, so he formulates a "great development of magical industry" plan. Thus, in an era where everyone hates witches, the independent Roland begins to recruit witches, using their magic to transform Border Town and improve the lives of himself and the locals.

In addition to using magic to develop industry, Roland also introduces modern business ideas to Border Town. Under Roland's leadership, people manufacture firearms, and Roland gains public support. As the number of witches in Roland's camp increases, the magical industry continues to improve. At the same time, Roland will face battles with great families and other princes and princesses.

As his territory expands, Roland successfully creates a harmonious coexistence between witches and ordinary people, gradually bringing the western territory of Graycastle and even the entire kingdom under his rule, and slowly uncovering the secrets of the devil race and the Witch Empire.

After concluding the opening ceremony of the Demon Kingdom Federation Tempest, Rimuru and his companions are invited by the Celestial Emperor Hermesia of the great elven nation – the Magi Dynasty Salion – to visit her private resort island. As the group enjoys their brief vacation, a mysterious woman named Yura appears. A new incident unfolds against the backdrop of the boundless azure sea.

The second season of Sousou no Frieren.

In search of clues to the elixir, Gabimaru and his group arrive at the castle of Tensen, the monsters who rule the island. Meanwhile, the shogunate sends additional expeditions to Shinsenkyo led by Yamada Asaemon Shugen, which are joined by the Iwagakure. Gabimaru must try to find the elixir and escape from the island as an all-out showdown between humans and celestial immortals looms near.

It’s been two and a half years since the Lost JuLai tragedy, which laid waste to an entire city and engulfed the whole planet in chaos. Meryl, now a senior journalist, continues her search for Vash with her new younger sidekick, Milly, and runs into Wolfwood along the way. As plant robberies begin taking place once again, they sense Millions Knives’s organization conspiring behind the scenes. Meanwhile, Vash has taken the new name Eriks and is living in hiding in a backwater town when he gets an abrupt visit from Jessica, a young girl with an SOS from the third ship they call home. He thus decides to put an end to a long-standing feud in order to protect those dear to him.

Our hero needs to come out of his shell... literally! Reborn in another world inside a dragon egg, he doesn’t have the amazing magic or mighty physical strength of your typical isekai’d adventurer just yet. He’ll need to break free and grow from a weak hatchling and into a fearsome beast if he wants to escape the deep, dark forest unscathed. What battles and adventures await him in this unique take on the isekai phenomenon?

Thirty-five-year-old Kenichi Yamada has spent his life playing every single MMORPG he can get his hands on. Tired of new games that cater to casual players, he leaps at the chance to try out a never-ending game with an intimidating “Hell Mode” that raises the difficulty (and chances to level up) to impossible heights. But, as soon as he selects the “Summoner,” Kenichi finds himself transported into the world of the game and reborn to a family of serfs as a baby named Allen! With nothing but his memories and wits to guide him, Allen sets off to conquer Hell Mode, unearth the secrets of the Summoner class, and free his newfound family from their fate.

The story follows the dark forest-dwelling Luna, who people fear is a black witch because poisonous mushrooms grow wherever she goes. As such, the townspeople call her the "Mushroom Witch." However, despite never feeling any warmth from them, Luna begins to feel affection for them...? It's a magical fantasy of love, adventure and emotions!

Flum wasn’t chosen for her strength—she has none. No magic, no skill, only an ability called “Reversal” that even she doesn’t understand. So why did God place her in the hero’s party? After being betrayed and sold into slavery, Flum is abused and eventually thrown to monsters for entertainment. Now faced with death, Flum must choose: be devoured or take up a cursed sword said to kill its wielder.

Lizel, a brilliant young chancellor of a great nation in a fantasy world, found himself transported to another world when he blinked while talking to his subordinate. Despite the sudden turn of events, he remains composed using his keen intellect to win people over. And with no certainty of even returning to his own world, he casually says: "I suppose I'll think of this as a vacation and enjoy myself."

Having spent his childhood in the slums, Hajime Shinonome desperately sought strength to survive. Now, he enjoys a peaceful and carefree life as a resident adventurer of the Komai Village.

Long ago, there existed an evil spirit that waged a war to conquer the human world. Defeat drove him back to the realm of darkness, but not before vowing to return and exact his revenge. A thousand years later, the world has all but forgotten the name of Arago, Emperor of Doom. When black clouds smother the bright city lights of Shinjuku, and a sinister laugh drowns out the dying hum of electricity, the people of the world plunge into terror, unprepared for the evil spirit's return!

Reincarnated as a mid-tier demon, Youki had one job: Crush the hero’s party. Then he saw the party’s priestess, Cecilia, and fell for her hard. Now this lovestruck demon vows to confess his feelings, even if it means betraying the Demon King. Will love bloom between these two sworn enemies?

The fifth season of Golden Kamuy.

Noah, the world’s strongest six-year-old, has been privileged enough to be reborn as the emperor’s 13th child. What’s more, he’s been overpowered with an infinite level cap and a cheat that stacks the powers of anyone who serves him. But even privilege has its problems—the glittering facade of high society hides a world of conspiracies, schemes, and power struggles.

In a world where heroism is a punishment, Xylo Forbartz, a condemned goddess killer, battles endless hordes of monstrous abominations as part of Penal Hero Unit 9004. Death is no escape, only a cycle of resurrection and relentless combat. But when Xylo encounters a mysterious new goddess, their unlikely alliance sparks a rebellion that could shatter the chains of eternal punishment.

Betrayed by his childhood friend and cast out of the Hero Party, Orhun Dura—once their loyal Enchanter—is branded by his former comrades as “a jack-of-all-trades but a master of none.” Alone, he sets out to forge a new path as a solo adventurer. His journey sparks explosive battles, deadly rivals, and unexpected allies—and he’ll rise to shatter every expectation. The ultimate solo comeback begins!

The story takes place in a world where human civilization has collapsed and fallen into ruin.

In this world, there are people who live in groups and people who live individually, moving around. – a world of freedom, so to speak.

Two girls, Haru and Tamo, who live in such a world, board an old train they come across by chance and travel through the decadent world day by day.

(Source: Niigata International Animation Film Festival)

Notes:
- Initially pre-screened at the Niigata International Animation Film Festival on March 15, 2025, as well as at the Fantasia Film Festival on July 19, 2025.
- Selected for the Fantasia Film Festival Anime no Bento official selection highlighting indie talent, as well as winning the audience award and gold award in the Animated Short category at the Fantasia Film Festival 2025.

Wang Ling’s family life is turned upside down with the arrival of a little sister, Wang Nuan. Immortal King Wang Ling vows to teach Wang Nuan to control her strength. In doing so, her strength catches the attention of Ye Kui, a sinister organization, and Bai Zhe, a high-level prisoner of the Mysterious Prison. Wang Ling decides to bring Wang Nuan along and teach these villains a lesson!

Scarlet, the protagonist of this work, is a princess whose father, the king of a certain country, was murdered. However, after failing to exact revenge, Scarlet wakes up to find herself in the "Otherlands."

In this "Otherlands," filled with madness, it is said that if one does not exact revenge on their nemesis and reach the "Infinity Land," they will become "nothingness" and disappear from existence.

Will Scarlet be able to exact revenge on her nemesis without becoming "nothingness"? The story unfolds as the endless journey for revenge begins.
(Source: Animate Times, Translated)

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