noitaminA Anime Works (2015-2019)

We have finally reached the last part of this series introducing anime works from the noitaminA programming block! In this third and last part, we are going to introduce works from 2015 to 2019. What makes these works special is not just their high-quality visuals, but also their challenging and innovative plot.
We are sure that many of you have binged-watched entire seasons of these anime! Have a look here!

Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend (2015)

saekano

by u介

“Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend” is an anime based on the light novel by Fumiaki Maruto. In this love comedy, the protagonist has a fateful encounter with the heroine... But the girl turns out to be his hardly-noticeable classmate!

Punch Line (2015)

Promise

by 天然風

“Punch Line” is an original TV animation produced by studio MAPPA. The protagonist gains a burst of strength whenever he sees a girl's panties. To regain his body back, he rushes to prevent the destruction of mankind.

Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace (2015)

乱　歩　奇　譚

by 染宮すずめ

2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Edogawa Ranpo, whose work has inspired this original anime series. Following a murder case that has taken place at school, the protagonist Kobayashi goes on an extraordinary adventure as the assistant of the genius detective Akechi,

The Perfect Insider (2015)

すべてがFになる

by 藤田なつみ

"The Perfect Insider" is an anime adaptation on the mystery novel by Hiroshi Mori. University professor Sohei Saikawa, and Moe Nishinosono, the daughter of his mentor, investigate the murders that have been happening while on their journey.

Erased (2016)

Re:Re:

by れっか悠

An anime adaptation based on the manga written and illustrated by Kei Sanbe. The story follows Satoru Fujinuma, a young man who somehow possesses an ability known as "Revival", which sends him back in time. After a certain incident, his consciousness starts jumping back and forth between 2006 and 1988.

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress (2016)

六根清浄！

by nyoro

"Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress" is an original anime series by WIT STUDIO. It’s the story of the everlasting battle happening in the island country of Hinomoto, in the Far East, between the Kabane living corpses and the people aboard the Iron Fortress, an armored steam locomotive.

Battery (2016)

『オレたちの365日』告知イラスト

by りこ

An anime based on a children's novel by Atsuko Asano. The fresh and youthful story of two boys: a talented pitcher, and a catcher that teams up with him.

The Great Passage (2016)

「舟を編む」

by bl4nc

“The Great Passage” is an anime adaptation based on the novel by Shion Miura. It’s the story behind the production and publication of a new dictionary called "The Great Passage".

Scum's Wish (2017)

クズの本懐

by sandeul

“Scum’s Wish” is the anime adaptation of the manga written and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. A pure, yet distorted love story of high school students faking their perfect relationship to satisfy each other's loneliness from their respective unrequited loves.

Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend ♭(2017)

冴えない彼女の育てかた

by ちてたん【お仕事募集中】

The 2nd season of "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend". A sequel of the 1st season.

Inuyashiki (2017)

pure evil

by 八弦

“Inuyashiki” is an anime based on the manga written and illustrated by Hiroya Oku. Ichiro Inuyashiki is a plain office worker approaching his retirement age, who one day finds his body is replaced by an incredibly powerful mechanical body.

After the Rain (2018)

Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku (2018)

ヲタクに恋は難しい

by にゃー

“Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku” is an anime adaptation of the manga written and illustrated by Fujita. The clumsy romance between Narumi Momose, an office worker who hides her fujoshi lifestyle, and Hirotaka, her childhood friend who is a game otaku. The two seem perfect for each other, but love is hard for otaku...

Banana Fish (2018)

『黄色い魚と夢を見る』告知イラスト

by アメダ

“Banana Fish” is the anime adaptation of the manga written and illustrated by Akio Yoshida. Set in a downtown area of New York, Ash Lynx, a street-kid who combines beauty and intelligence, and a young Japanese man, Eiji Okumura, are embroiled in a battle over "banana fish".

The Promised Neverland (2019)

あといくつの自由を

by こめ

“The Promised Neverland” is an anime adaptation of the manga of the same name, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. When the children learn the truth behind their orphanage, they plan their escape.

Sarazanmai (2019)

さらざんまい

by Nashira

“Sarazanmai” is an original anime directed by Kunikihiro Ikuhara. Three junior high school boys sharing a deep secret encounter a strange creature named Keppi. They will come to assist them in collecting the Dishes of Hope, which fulfill the wishes of whoever possesses them.

Given (2019)

ギヴンlog

by だお。

“Given” is an anime adaptation based on the manga written and illustrated by Natsuki Kizu. It follows the drama of a 4-member band, born from the encounter of two high school boys.