The Winter 2015 season is just about getting underway, which means for most of us, it’s where in the world can we watch our anime, what company stole that anime from a better, superior service from, and other random stuff. To make it somehow easier, a roundup of where you can watch your anime at.
Here’s the list of shows simulcasted by companies (Note that this will be updated until Jan 16). Note anything left blank is a Funimation title, and locked to North America:
Monday
Absolute Duo (Crunchyroll, Funimation), 2PM EST
Director: Atsushi Nakayama
Series Composition: Takamitsu Kouno
Creator: Takumi Hiiragi-Boshi
Music Composer: Atsushi Hirasawa
Studio: 8-bit
In a world of heroes who wield magical weapons known as Blaze, Thor Kokonoe’s manifests instead as a shield. Things aren’t all bad for Thor, though: he’s enrolled in an elite school that pairs students up into Duos, and his own partner is the beautiful Julie Sigtuna, a silver-haired exchange student who wields a wicked pair of blades. Along with a bevy of Blazing beauties, Thor’s high school adventures are just beginning!
Regions: North America (Funimation), Europe (except for UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia), the Middle East and North Africa.
Yurikuma Arashi (Funimation, Crunchyroll), 2:30PM EST
Director: Kunihiko Ikuhara
Series Composition: Ikuhara/Takayo Ikami
Music Composer: Yukari Hashimoto
Studio: Silver Link
After an asteroid explosion and meteor shower lit up the sky over planet earth, strange adorable bears began to attack and devour humans. The earthlings responded with violence of their own, and in the end, a massive barrier – the Wall of Extinction – was erected to separate man from bear. This fragile peace lasted until two high school girls encounter a yuri flower blooming – only to be shaken by the piercing warning of the Bear Alarm! Once again, bear and man- or bear and girl -will be pitted against each other in a deadly and mysterious showdown—brought to you buy Kunihiko Ikuhara, the director of Sailor Moon and Revolutionary Girl Utena.
Regions: North America (Funimation) Europe (except for UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia), the Middle East and North Africa.
Tuesday
Yona of The Dawn (Funimation), 10AM EST
Director: Kazuhiro Yoneda
Series Composition: Shinichi Inotsume
Creator: Mizuho Kusanagi
Music Composer: Kunihiko Ryo
Studio: Pierrot
Upon her sixteenth birthday, the cheerful Princess Yona intended to tell her doting father of her love for Su-Won, but her life was turned upside down after witnessing the man she loves cruelly assassinating her father. Heartbroken by this painful betrayal, Princess Yona fled the palace with her loyal servant Hak. Now, she will take up the sword and the bow on a quest to gain new allies and protect her beloved people.
Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE! (On Crunchyroll; airs January 13 on Funimation)
Director: Shinji Takamatsu
Series Composition: Michiko Yokote
Music Composition: Yamato
Studio: Diomedea
Teenage boys are notoriously lazy, and the members of Binan High School’s Earth Defense Club are no exception. Their definition of “earth defense” is bumming around all day at the local bathhouse. But when a pink wombat appears out of thin air and begs the boys to help him save the planet, even the idlest high schoolers jump to action. Watch the magical boys transform and save the earth with the power of LOVE!
Regions: Worldwide Ex Asia
Wednesday
Kamisama Kiss (Funimation, Crunchyroll (in other regions), 9AM EST
Director: Akitaro Daichi
Creator: Julietta Suzuki
Music Composer: Toshio Masuda
Studio: TMS Entertainment
Nanami was just a normal high school girl down on her luck until a stranger’s lips marked her as the new Land God and turned her world upside down. Now, she’s figuring out the duties of a deity with the help of Tomoe, a reformed fox demon who reluctantly becomes her familiar in a contract sealed with a kiss. The new responsibilities—and boys—are a lot to handle, like the crow demon masquerading as a gorgeous pop idol and the adorable snake spirit who’s chosen the newly minted god to be his bride. As the headstrong Tomoe tries to whip her into shape, Nanami finds that love just might have cute, pointed fox ears.
With romance in the air, will the human deity be able to prove herself worthy of her new title? In the second season, sparks continue to fly between Nanami and Tomoe, but will an dangerous force from Tomoe’s troubled past drive a wedge between he and Nanami?
Regions: North America (Funimation), Mexico, Central and South America including the Caribbean (Excluding English speaking U.S. territories)
KanColle, 1:30PM EST
Director: Keizo Kusakawa
Series Composition: Jukki Hanada
Music Composer: Natsumi Kameoka
Studio: Diomedea
Set in a world where humanity has lost control of the oceans to the “deep sea fleet,” the only hope to counter this threat are the Kan-musume, a group of girls who possess the spirit of Japanese World War II warships. The story revolves around Fubuki, a special class destroyer who comes to the Chinjufu base to train with other Kan-musume. Watch as their stories unfold!
Regions: United States (and its territories), Canada, Central and South America (including the Caribbean), United Kingdom and Ireland, Europe (excluding German-speaking territories), South Africa, the Middle East and North Africa.
The Testament of Sister New Devil, 2PM EST
Director: Hisashi Saitou
Script: Takao Yoshioka
Music: Yasuharu Takanashi
Creator: Tetsuto Uesu
Studio: Production IMS
Basara Toujo is a high school student whose father has suddenly just remarried. His father then departs overseas leaving Basara with two new beautiful step-sisters. Little does he know, his new sisters, Mio and Maria are actually the new Demon Lord and a succubus!? Almost trapped into a life of servitude, Basara forms a reverse contract by accident and ends up becoming Mio’s master! Hijinks ensue as Basara finds himself in one ecchi situation after another. However, Mio’s life is in danger as she is pursued by demons and heroes!
Regions: United States (and its territories), Canada, Central and South America (including the Caribbean), United Kingdom and Ireland, Europe (and its territories), South Africa, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Thursday
Tokyo Ghoul 2, 11AM EST
Director: Shuhei Morita
Series Composition: Chuuji Mikasano
Creator: Sui Ishida
Music Composer: Yutaka Yamada
Studio: Pierrot
The things that go bump in the night are back for a second season – and they’re hungrier than ever! In modern day Tokyo, society lives in fear of Ghouls: mysterious creatures that look exactly like humans — yet hunger insatiably for their flesh. None of this matters to Ken Kaneki, a bookish and ordinary young man, until a dark and violent encounter turns him into the first ever Ghoul-human half breed. Trapped between two worlds, Ken must survive the violent conflicts of warring Ghoul factions, while attempting to learn more about Ghoul society, his newfound powers, and the fine line between man and monster.
Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend, 1:30PM EST
Director: Kanta Kamei
Series Composition/Creator: Fumiaki Maruto
Music Composer: Hajime Hyakkoku
Studio: A-1 Pictures
One day, an otaku high school student Tomoya Aki has a fateful encounter with a girl amidst the beautiful cherry blossom trees. This meeting inspires Tomoya to design his very own “gal-game” (dating-simulation video game) featuring a heroine modeled after the girl he saw. In order to make his desire a reality, Tomoya must persuade a few eccentric “creators” such as the ace member of the art club, Eriri Spencer Sawamura and the school’s top student, Utaha Kasumigaoka to join his development team. Meanwhile, Tomoya is shocked to learn that the girl he idolized as his muse for this whole project was none other than his boring classmate, Megumi Kato!
But, this doesn’t dissuade Tomoya. He is determined to give Megumi a total make-over within his game and raise her to be the absolute girlfriend that every man desires…!
Regions: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Military, 2:30PM EST
Director: Hiroshi Kimura
Original Creator: Mamo Williams
Based on the four-panel manga by Mamo Williams, Military! promises to be one of the most hilarious military adventures yet! The Krakozhia Dukedom and the Grania Republic are at war, and high school student S?hei Yano wants no part of it. But when two Lieutenants show up in tanks at his door, his life becomes an exercise in dodging stray bullets!
Regions: Worldwide Ex Asia
Friday
Death Parade, 11:30AM EST
Director/Creator: Yuzuru Tachikawa
Music Composer: Yuuki Hayashi
Studio: Madhouse
There is a place after death that’s neither heaven nor hell. A bar that serves you one chance to win. You cannot leave until the game is over, and when it is, your life may be too. From Studio Madhouse (Death Note, Black Lagoon) comes a thrilling new series where the stakes are high and the rules are simple: your life is on the line.
Assassination Classroom, 12:20PM EST
Director: Seiji Kishi
Series Composition: Makoto Uezu
Creator: Yusei Matsui
Music Composer: Naoki Sato
Studio: Lerche
Forget about homework and pop quizzes. The students of Class 3E have a far more important assignment: kill their teacher before the end of the year! A tentacle-d sensei that moves at Mach 20 is out to conquer the classroom after destroying seventy percent of the moon. In addition to reading, writing, and arithmetic, the murderous monster behind the lectern will teach his students everything he knows about the assassination game. Should some eager beaver prove to be a quick study in killing, he or she will save Earth from extinction – and collect a hefty reward. But they’d better take some serious notes while class is in session because their slaughtering sensei has eight deadly tentacles just waiting to wreak havoc on humanity!
Garo: The Animation, 12:23PM
Director: Yuichiro Hayashi
Series Composition: Yasuko Kobayashi
Creator: Keita Amemiya
Music Composer: monaca
Studio: MAPPA
The King’s close advisor implemented a large-scale witch-hunt. The tragic victims of this hunt were not witches, however, but Makai Knights and Makai Priests. One Makai Priestess gave birth to a child while being burned at the stake. That child carried the bloodlines of the Golden Knight. Although he was saved by his father, a Makai Knight himself, the newborn, León Luís, suffered greatly from the unjust death of his mother. And so he vowed to learn the ways of a Makai Knight from his father, Germán Luís, and use his training to seek revenge. During his battles against the demons known as “Horrors,” León must gradually approach reality and accept the truth.
Meanwhile, the powerful former adviser to the King, Mendoza, banished Prince Alfonso and his mother while the king was bedridden. Eager to reclaim his kingdom and save his people, Alfonso embarks on a quest to find the legendary Knight – but destiny holds a twist of fate in store for him.
Together, León and Alfonso begin long and difficult journey filled with many hardships.
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders – Battle in Egypt, 12:30PM
Director: Naokatsu Tsuda
Series Director: Kenichi Suzuki
Series Composition: Yasuko Kobayashi
Creator: Hirohiko Araki
Studio: David Production
After 30 days of travel across the world, plagued with countless battles, Jotaro and his companions have finally arrived in Egypt! Now only the strongest “Stand” users remain to rebuff our heroes’ final march on Cairo: The Nine Egyptian Gods, DIO’s most zealous servants. Will the Joestar line fall to the monstrous vampire, or can Jotaro defeat DIO and save his mother’s life?
Regions: Worldwide ex Japan
Saturday
Magic Kaito 1412, 7:01AM
Director: Susumu Kudo
Script: Kunihiko Okada
Creator: Gosho Aoyama
Music: Taku Iwasaki
Studio: A-1 Pictures
When Kaito Kuroba‘s father dies under mysterious circumstances, he finds out his father’s secret identity; a famous international criminal known as International Criminal 1412: the Phantom Thief, and that he was murdered by a mysterious organization for refusing to aid them in retrieving the “Pandora Gem” – a jewel that grants immortality. He vows to stop the organization from obtaining the gem, and assumes his father’s identity. Kaito researches and steals famous priceless gems with interesting histories from incredibly well-defended areas, but always returns them after the next full moon.
Regions: US and Canada.
Shonen Hollywood – Holly Stage for 50 – (Funimation, Crunchyroll), 12:30pm
Director: Toshimasa Kuroyanagi
Series Composition/Creator: Ikuyo Hashiguchi
Music: Tetsuji Hayashi
Studio: ZEXCS
These boys won’t stop till they make it to the top!
Get another true life, behind-the-scenes glimpse of Japanese show business as Shonen Hollywood returns for a second season! Fifteen years ago, the famous idol group Shonen Hollywood stole the hearts of thousands adoring fans. Their performance at the famous Hollywood Tokyo Theater is the stuff of legend, and now a new group of boys is determined to become the next generation of this famed super group. Ikuma, Kakeru, Shun, Kira, and Daiki will train day and night as they chase their dreams on the road to superstardom!
Regions: Europe (except English speaking territories), the Middle East, and North Africa.
Aldnoah.Zero 2, 12:30PM EST
Director: Ei Aoki
Series Composition: Katsuhiko Takayama
Music Composer: Hiroyuki Sawano
Creator: Gen Urobuchi
Studio: A-1 Pictures
Regions: North America, Central and South America, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Ireland, Europe excluding German-speaking territories.
Rolling Girls, 12:58PM EST
Director: Kotomi Deai
Series Composition: Yasuyuki Muto
Studio: Wit
Gun your engines and get ready for the full-throttle adventure of The Rolling Girls, the first original anime from the studio that brought you Attack on Titan! In the wake of the Great Tokyo War, Japan, as the world once knew it, no longer exists. What remains is a fragmented network of independent nations ruled by heroes known as the Bests. Each Best commands an army made of the Rest as they seek to conquer anyone in their path. Enter Nozomi, Yukina, Ai, and Chiaya. These four intrepid and adorable girls are ordered by their Best to travel across the country by motorcycle, keeping a watchful eye on the field of battle wherever they encounter violence between warring nations!
Unlimited Fafnir, 11:00PM EST
Director: Keizo Kusakawa
Series Composition: Yuki Enatsu
Creator: Tsukasa
Studio: Diomedea
Twenty-five years ago, the world suddenly changed when monsters called “Dragons” appeared; seeking to ravage the earth and find mates. Over time, superhuman girls possessing the powers of the dragons, called “D girls” were born. Yuu Mononobe is the only male “D” in existence and is forced to enroll at Midgar – an academy for D girls. At the academy, he accidentally runs into Iris, a delinquent D girl, while she’s naked, and even reunites with this long lost sister, Mitsuki, whom he was separated with at birth. Will Iris and Yuu, the boy who is supposed to become the strongest assassin, be able to challenge the seven dragons that threaten to destroy the world?
Regions: USA and Canada, Central and South America (including the Caribbean), UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia.
Sunday
Maria the Virgin Witch, 9:30AM EST
Director: Goro Taniguchi
Series Composition: Hideyuki Kanata
Music Composer: Masato Kouda
Creator: Masayuki Ishikawa
Studio: Production I.G
In the time of the Hundred Years’ War, a young and powerful witch known as Maria leads a reclusive existence. Shunned by the church – but beloved by certain locals – Maria endeavors to use her magic to bring an end to the warfare she so despises. She assists people of all walks of life with the help of her two familiars: a succubus and an incubus with great powers of seduction. Though she seeks only peace, the archangel Michael despises her use of magic to interfere in human affairs and decrees that should she ever manage to lose her virginity, Maria’s powers will vanish! To ensure that Maria no longer mingles magic with humans, Michael sends the angel Ezekiel to keep a watchful eye on the virgin witch. Don’t miss this intriguing tale of magic, war, and sexual frustration from Production I.G. and the director of Code Geass!
Samurai Warriors, (Funimation, Crunchyroll) 11:05AM EST (Funimation), 2:05PM EST (Crunchyroll)
Director: Koujin Ochi
Series Composition: Yuka Yamada
Studio: Tezuka Productions
Based on the hit video game, this dramatic re-imagining of one of Japan’s most revered historical periods drops audiences into the middle of an epic battle royal. Great warriors and dashing rogues from cherished Japanese tales come to life in this rousing series. Follow along as your favorite hacking, slashing characters from the video game meet once more on the field of battle. Every deadly move you perfected in the game is recreated in the action-packed anime experience that is Samurai Warriors!
Regions: Worldwide Ex Asia
World Break: Aria of Curse for a Holy Swordsman, January 18, 11:05AM EST
Director: Takayuki Inagaki
Series Composition: Hiroshi Yamaguchi
Creator: Akamitsu Awamura
Studio: Diomedea
Akane Academy is just like any other school…except the students just happen to be reincarnated legendary heroes from a distant past who battled for the fate of the world. Now, evil monsters are threatening to wreak havoc, and it’s up to the students of Akane Academy to stop them! Follow Moroha, Shizuno, and Satsuki as they navigate love, past lives, and kicking butt in this action fantasy with a dash of fanservice.
