Here's your complete guide to Fall 2011 anime (October - December). Every TV series, movie, and OVA from the season, sorted by what the community rated highest.
Hunters devote themselves to accomplishing hazardous tasks, all from traversing the world's uncharted territories to locating rare items and monsters. Before becoming a Hunter, one must pass the Hunter Examination—a high-risk selection process in which most applicants end up...
Graduation looms for the founding members of the Light Music Club. With only a few precious weeks of school left, the girls decide to make the most of it and plan a trip abroad. Hawaii, New York, Dubai—many destinations are suggested, but after a little help from the club's...
With the serialization of their new manga, "Detective Trap," the writer-artist team, Akito Takagi and Moritaka Mashiro, better known by their pseudonym Muto Ashirogi, are one step closer to becoming world-renowned mangaka. For Mashiro, however, serialization is just the first...
Gorou Shigeno's journey with the Indiana Hornets continues as they seek to win the prestigious World Series. However, after an unexpected accident during the match with his fated rival, his quest in becoming the world's best becomes more challenging. Undaunted, Gorou continues...
With the promise of granting any wish, the omnipotent Holy Grail triggered three wars in the past, each too cruel and fierce to leave a victor. In spite of that, the wealthy Einzbern family is confident that the Fourth Holy Grail War will be different; namely, with a vessel of...
As a child, Chihaya Ayase had only one dream: to see her elder sister Chitose become Japan's most successful model. However, upon defending her ostracised classmate Arata Wataya from his bully—Chihaya's childhood friend Taichi Mashima—she discovers the world of competitive...
Happa no Suizokukan One morning, Daikichi Kawachi finds Rin Kaga eagerly crafting fish out of autumn leaves. Wanting to spur her newfound interest, Daikichi helps Rin learn more about the beautiful and diverse animals that live under the sea. Santa-san e Spending their first...
The exciting antics of Wagnaria return as more ridiculous incidents occur, friendships are deepened, and new feelings are discovered. In addition to Souta Takanashi and his wacky co-workers, more eccentric personalities join the family restaurant: Haruna, Hyougo Otoo's missing...
First loves are messy. While settling in as a shoujo manga editor at the famous Marukawa Publishing House, Ritsu Onodera is quite troubled. Working under the stern and superb Masamune Takano is hard enough as it is. However, Masamune is not only Ritsu's first love from middle...
Even though studying at a prestigious art school like Yamabuki is hard work, the girls who live at the Hidamari Apartments always manage to squeeze in time for a little fun and exploration. And when they actually get a day off? Watch out world! Yuno, Sae, Hiro, Miyako and new...
Four childhood friends are in their second year at Homare High School: kind and cheerful Shun Matsuoka, hot-tempered Kaname Tsukahara, and the Asaba twins, gentle Yuuta and lazy Yuuki. When a dynamic transfer student, Chizuru Tachibana, joins their group, the friends get caught...
The war between the Levamme Empire and the Amatsukami Imperium has been raging for years. In the midst of this struggle, the prince of the Levamme Empire declares his love for Juana del Moral and vows to end the war in one year, as part of his marriage proposal. When the...
When Genji Kamishiro, the leader of Custos, tricks several Attractors into entering his custody, the conflict between Custos and the Attractors reaches a boiling point. Willing to take risks they would not dare otherwise, a few Attractors break into the Custos headquarters in...
Serial murders have recently plagued Inaba, with the police struggling to find any leads. Despite this, due to his parents going abroad for work, Yuu Narukami moves to the small town to live with his uncle for a year. He enrolls at Yasogami High School, where he meets and...
Yuji disappeared the fateful night he was supposed to choose between a life combating evil by Shana's side or as a normal teenager. He returns from near-death to lead the Crimson Denizens in a dubious plot to bring peace to the universe, but Shana isn't fooled. In an explosive...
Prequel film of UN-GO telling the encounter of Shinjuurou and Inga.
The Raimon team has been invited by Fifth Sector strangely to a soccer camp. When they agree, things go out of hand since it was revealed that Fifth Sector wants to eliminate them once and for all on the island called God Eden. Now, the Raimon team needs to train harder to be...
After regaining her squid-like abilities, Ika Musume plans to resume her self-appointed mission to destroy all of humanity. However, her carefree job as a waitress in the Lemon beach house meant she cannot help but laze around during her spare time! On top of that, she is...
A DVD-only episode bundled with the special edition Take Moon volume. Caren Ortensia attempts to control the world using money with varying degrees of success, Phantas-Moon receives a movie adaption of her T.V. show, and Shiki is involved in a love plot that spans years. ...
The third and final OVA series concluding the story of Tales of Symphonia: The Animation.
An unaired episode included in the Blu-ray box set. Yuusaku brings an extravagant bento box to share with the class, which makes Ryuuji feel inferior about his own bento making skills. Desperate to beat his bentos, Ryuuji obsessively tries to compete against them to the point...
On December 24, 2029—the day colloquially known as the "Lost Christmas"—the Apocalypse Virus spread across Japan, bringing death to its citizens and plunging the country into utter chaos. In an effort to establish order, the United Nations sends the GHQ to assist with the crisis...
In her last year of middle school, Fuu Sawatari had trouble dealing with her emotions following the sudden death of her father. Through the help of her brother and childhood friend, she rediscovered her love for photography, an activity she and her father often did together. In...
Feeling slighted by Rin, Kuro goes on the hunt for a new master, but can he find anyone who can truly replace Rin?
Two jewels are the key to the ancient treasure of Yaobikuni. But legend has it that the only person who can find the treasure is one who can walk the path of death. And why is Lupin interested? This is the one treasure his grandfather sought but did not steal. (Source: AniDB)
Shown at Jump Festa 2012, held in December, 2011. Bardock, Goku's father, who was supposed to have died when Freeza's attack hit him along with the Planet Vegeta, was sent way back in time where the planet was inhabited by strange creatures. There, he meets Freeza's ancestor, a...
The supermarket is an important building in any city, for they provide a convenient way to purchase a variety of food in a family-friendly, safe environment. However, these stores changes in the blink of an eye once the unsold bento boxes go on their nightly half-off sales! War...
Kaito Daimon would be a completely average high school student except for one thing: he's a "demon" at solving puzzles. Kaito is so brilliant, in fact, that when he's asked to take some 'special' tests of his unique ability, he immediately suspects that the test itself is a...
A large scale remake of the time after Kenshin leaves Tokyo up until before the inferno of Kyoto.
"I've made up my mind! I'm going to steal that ship!" All source of life originates from the Grand Lake. At this very sacred lake, the battle between the Ades Federation and the Turan Kingdom has just begun. The Ades Federation, armed with massive battleships and its sights...
After Cure Muse's mission of restoring her father's kind heart was accomplished, Ako and Mephisto decided to return to Major Land together. Suddenly, a howling noise rang through the city, and when it died down, all music was gone. Ako and Mephisto tried to establish contact...
A short special included on the second volume of Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu Ni! Blu-ray/DVD release.
In the far future, humans abandon a devastated Earth and traveled to outer space. However, due to unknown phenomenon that prevents them from traveling into space, humanity returns to Earth only to find it inhospitable except for Japan. To accommodate the entire human...
Sawada Honoka is a 14-year-old girl who is very timid. She easily gets bullied by other classmates. Honoka is a non-believer in God, Angels, and Devils. Though one day, a devil baby was dropped into her room while she was sleeping. What will Honoka believe in now? (Source:...
On an island, legend has it that monsters have lived there since ancient times. Because of this, the residents have named the island “Monster Island.” In actuality, the monsters living on the island are friendly, but live in fear of humans. A child named Kotake wanders onto the...
The story is of a girl who is in a strange dimension, searching for the meaning of her love. This is portrayed with two girls (the two parts of her), one saying that love is something to take, while the other arguing that love is something to give. But instead of arguing with...
Two years after the catastrophic tidal wave that swept over Japan, police officer Kiyomasa Senji is trying to make the world a safer place. Using his Branch of Sin powers, he stops criminals in whatever ways he can. After rescuing a boy named Izuru Tsukiyoshi from a gang called...
It's Kyoto, and yet it is not. A microcosm of peculiar origins, "Mirror Kyoto." A small incident causes a young girl, Koto, to wander into this world. She runs into a mysterious monk, gets chased around by a tech-obsessed girl, and heartily enjoys her chaotic and colorful...
Precure All-Stars DX the Dance Live: Miracle Dance Stage e Youkoso is an all-in-3D dance production featuring the Pretty Cures from seasons Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart through to Suite Pretty Cure♪ (sans Cure Muse). The production lasts for 10 minutes, and is done entirely...
Episode bundled with the ninth volume of the Itsuka Tenma no Kuro Usagi novel. Includes Mirai's chibi-style dream, body-swapping and a crossover with Densetsu no Yuusha no Densetsu.
Special recap of s.CRY.ed to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the anime; featuring digital remastering and some new footage.
Pikupiku, Shirushiru, and Korokoro are three fairies that live on a floating island. Whether they're chatting about the weird things they encounter in their daily lives, goofing off in the enchanted "Room of Light and Magic," or gazing into their looking pool that shows bizarre...
The story takes place in Tokyo Butei High School, a special school where armed detectives—"Butei"—are trained to use weapons. Kinji Tooyama is a second-year-student who has a special ability, but he keeps it a secret to maintain an ordinary, peaceful life; however, when he gets...
Toei Animation released a new 3D anime short at events starting December 1, 2011. The short run about 12 minutes long and played at stereoscopic 3D theaters at Aichi Prefecture's Lagunasia theme park, Nagasaki Prefecture's Huis Ten Bosch theme park, Kanagawa Prefecture's...
All hope seems lost when the world is suddenly invaded by aliens. Earth's only defense is a small three-person team known as the Special Counter-Aliens Task Force, consisting of an anonymous director, the tyrannical Shiro, and the easygoing Arikawa. The luck of the Task Force...
The second season of Morita-san wa Mukuchi that directly follows the first.
A rumor has spread amongst the children worldwide regarding the popular B-Daman matches: A select group will be allowed to participate in an upcoming secret competition, known as "Cross Fight"! (Source: translated and adapted from official site by Cranston)
After his business goes bankrupt, 30-something Kyung-Min (Oh Jung-Se) kills his wife impulsively. Hiding his anger, he seeks out his former middle school classmate Jong-Suk (Yang Ik-June). Jong-Suk now works as a ghostwriter for an autobiography, but he dreams of writing his own...
Coming from a renowned magus family, Ayaka Sajou is much expected to partake in the Holy Grail War. But ever since her father and sister's demise in the previous battle, she has grown gloomy and unwilling to involve herself in the matters that killed her loved ones. Soon, she...
From the light novel series written by Minase Hazuki, comes a story of love, action, and comedy. Yachi Haruaki is a high school boy who is naturally resistant to curses. After his father sends him a mysterious black cube, Haruaki awakes to find a nude girl named Fear standing in...
Promotion video for Kazuma Ootorino's light novel Ryuugajou Nanana no Maizoukin, commissioned by Enterbrain after Ootorino won the 13th Entertainment Awards Grand Prize (Entame Taishou) from the publisher's light novel department.
A Chinese prince meets a regular civilian during his travels and quickly falls in love. They marry and have a daughter, but the prince is soon separated from them during a rebellion. Many years later, the prince has become emperor and locates his lost daughter. She comes to live...
In A.G. 101 (the 101st year of the Advanced Generation calendar) a mysterious entity known only as "UE", or "unknown enemy", attacks and destroys the space colony Angel. This brutal attack becomes infamous as the "The Day the Angel Fell", and marks the beginning of humanity's...
Ten years ago, a massive invasion by the Erebonian Empire almost shattered the Kingdom of Liberl, piercing to the heart of Capital City before being driven back by a determined counteroffensive led by Cassius Bright. Now, as the invaders pace behind the northern borders,...
Digimon Xros Wars: Toki wo Kakeru Shounen Hunter-tachi takes place one year after the defeat of Bagramon and company. Since then, Taiki Kudou and Yuu Amano have formed a basketball team with Yuu’s classmate, Tagiru Akashi. One day, Tagiru discovers a strange area called the...
Yuru Yuri DVD/BD special. Chinatsu's horrendous and atrocious drawings come to life in a tale about a handsome prince, a hideous girl and true love! (Source: Anime-Planet)
Like every card game enthusiast, Hajime Hinobori has always wanted to see the Spirits from his cards come to life and witness them in real combat. This dream is successfully realized by Hajime's scientist parents, who develop an augmented reality system that revolutionizes the...
Ikoku Meiro no Croisée Picture Drama.
Random side stories of Sengoku Basara characters in chibi form.
In the wake of the destruction of a worldwide non-nuclear war, the city Olympus has become the control center of the world. Run by Bioroids (cloned humans made from only the best DNA), it is defended from terrorists by special military forces. Among these are former LAPD SWAT...
Music video for Sweet Devil feat. Hatsune Miku by Hachioji-P.
Limited single release from Daisy x Daisy featuring the ninth intro theme of the series Fairy Tail has on the bundled music video Towa no Kizuna feat. Another Infinity. (Source: AniDB)
With his last memory being that of his kidnapping, college student Sigma awakens to find himself trapped in a facility with eight strangers. The captives are soon informed that if they want to escape, they must play the "Nonary Game"—a complex contest of trust and betrayal,...
With the goal of making Mint's birthday unforgettable, Choco sets out on a heartfelt journey to buy the perfect present.
"Mahou Tsukai Jiji" was created as part of a project promoting the relation between young and old people.
Based on the online mobile phone otome game "Sengoku☆Paradise". The first 3 minutes of the 10 minute spot for Sengoku☆Paradise Kiwami is the anime. The rest of the 7 minutes is of Sengoku☆Paradise Kiwami cast members Daisuke Namikawa and others (first time with Tetsuya...
More about the hapless life of Osamu Fujiyama, 33 years old and NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training).
The script draws on various game culture that players enjoy in the game League of Legends, and uses a humorous, light-hearted and funny story style to realistically restore the fun and battle life of League of Legends players in the game.
Emiri Katou and Kaori Fukuhara, the voice actresses best known for playing the Hiiragi twins in Lucky Star, will headline Ad Lib Anime Kenkyūsho (Ad Lib Anime Laboratory), an experimental anime series which will premiere on the satellite channel BS Fuji on October 15. Katou (as...
In this mixed media stop motion / CG animation short Harbor Tale (ハーバーテイル), Yuuichi Itou anthropomorphises a red brick who has resided on the corner of a red brick building since the times when the clack of geta could be heard on the busy streets of Yokohama. The building is...
In-hye and Sun-mi visit their hometown, a small and quiet village in the countryside, after a long time only to face unexpected news: their old friend Eun-sil died while giving birth. The town is left in an uproar because of the baby, whose father is unknown, and it is...
The second season of Kkoma Bus Tayo.
Music video for Baby Maniacs feat. Hatsune Miku by Hachioji-P.
A Tekken short created for channel TBS's program "Supamoku!!" but was later included on the official DVD 1 release of his animated works. In Tsunagaru people start holding hands in one long human chain.
This special is a short story about Witzy and the surprise birthday party that is planned by his friends.
The story is set in August of 2026 at the Fuji Training Facility. Natori Touko, a third-year middle school student in the Eastern Private Defense Academy, is entrenched in field training with instructor Kamiya. It has been a harsh training regiment, but it is finally the last...
Bundled with the "Magical Halloween: Miracle Quartet" pachinko slot machine game CD. (Source: AniDB)
The story is set in the future when a new threat attacks humans just as they are expanding their presence into space. Now, an enigmatic entity from 17 years ago has been set free, and the name of the entity is Justeen.
Official music video for Glay's Time for Christmas song from the HOpe and The Silver Sunrise album.
A school comedy with violent and blue jokes. Fujiwara Megumi is a beautiful high school girl but has a selfish and violent character. She has a boyfriend named Matsumoto Masamune, but she often goes around with other boys, who end up as victims due to her selfish behavior.
Animated version of the music video of SKE48's 6th single "Pareo wa Emerald", which was shown on their own variety show SKE48 no Sekai Seifuku Joshi.
Collaboration between Peeping Life, Tatsunoko Productions, Circle K Sunkus, and TV Asahi. The first episode Boyakki helps Yatterman No. 2 fix Omocchama who broken mid-battle. The second episode has Otaku-kun talk about Tatsunoko's 50th Anniversary. The third episode has Speed...
Music video for jealkb's "makemagic" song. It is done in a paper cutout stop motion animation style focusing on a girl getting transported to a kingdom by a wizard. During a party she's frightened by the sudden marriage proposal by the prince and runs back into the arms of the...
Episodes 13 through 16 of Shokupan Mimi included in the DVD release.
After a decades-long war against the Dark Ones reaches a stalemate, the giant robot Atlanger is about to be formally retired. But when the Earth is suddenly attacked, it'll be up to Asuka Ken and a group of ragtag rookie pilots to save everyone. (Source: Inka-Subs)
A music video representing the classic story about rabbit and tortoise racing.
Music video for the song Ashi by Kuricorder Quartet that was featured on their album "Hitsuji Dorobou".
Based on Bandai's trading figure battle game. The story of Battle Break is set 100 years into the future, when four superpowers - Earth's mechanized Empire, the fused hybrid beast/human resistance fighters of Gaia, the genetically engineered creatures of Coeurl, and the...
A Christmas commercial campaign funded by AFLAC. 2 episodes show the ducks acting like Santa with a song sung by songstress Mayuminu. A 3rd commercial was made combining the previous 2 with extra footage and a song sung by Fukushima Prefectural Asaka Reimei school choir.
A music video for Psycho Food Eater's song "Revenge of Green Mutant."
Official music video for Her Ghost Friend's song Houkago no Thesaurus.
A paper cut-out style stop motion music video adaptation of a classic Meiji era poem in Japanese elementary school textbooks.
Saori was thrown into a voice actor vocational school to escape from being a NEET. There she meets Miki, a former nurse, and Ayano, who aims to become an idol voice actor. School life begins with three beautiful girls aiming to become voice actors! (Source: Official Site)
An animated promotional video for the Neo Satomi Hakkenden: Satomi-chanchi no Hachi Danshi light novel series. (Source: AniDB)
Music video for Summer Rich (feat. Hitomitoi) by band Dorian for their album "Studio Vacation."
An animated music video for Yura Yura Teikoku's song "Kimi wa Sou Kimeta".
A special web movie for the 2011 Autumn Tokyo Art Month. People could by tickets which granted them multi-access to various museums, fashion collections, and art fairs. The event ran for the entire month of November.
Special ending animation sequence for the "Anime Seijin: Tokimeki Recipe" cooking and talk show. The "nonsensical romantic fantasy" of the anime centres around a kitten named Loup and a puppy named Noix — both of whom believe that they are actually human girls. (Source: ANN)
Ryou Inoue's work which won honorable mention in the 24th CG Animation contest in Japan.
A four minute educational commercial by TOTO about water and how the TOTO ecotechnology works.
Hiirigo, who grew up in a country town, spent his life feeling frustrated with his hometown where nothing is happening. Then, something strange happens to his well-liked older brother, Kaito, and his childhood friend, Ranzumi, who seemed to be enjoying smooth sailing... ...
The story follows a racoon-like tanuki creature named Hal who find an abandoned human baby. Hal names the baby Pal and decides to transform into a human mother to raise him. (Source: ANN)
A series of short comedic parodies on Japanese folklore.
Unaired episode included in the DVD Volume 2.
YanYan Machiko shorts included with the DVD releases of the original series.
The fifth season of the Dokan-kun franchise. It aired within the "Dejisuta Teens" variety program.
Nikoli-chan is a curious and a crybaby. She explores the places surrounding her home but if she doesn't get her way she throws a tantrum.
Follows the story of young employee of a company that produces star-shaped confections. The unusual man views society cynically and does not fit typical Japanese competitive male stereotypes. He has to contend with a variety of coworkers including the flamboyant Kimezou, the...
A music video for the song "Konpeitou" by Hiromi Oota. Aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program.
Music video for the song Uta no Uta by singer Ayako Ikeda and violinist Emiri Miyamoto that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The video was animated by Osamu Sakai.
The second season of Bubble Bubble Cook.
Girl group band CLINAH is ready to show their exciting band plays! Vocal Han Yu-Na, first guitarist Rica, second guitarist Malja and Drummer Lee So-Woon are the members of this cutest idol band. Besides their instrumental plays, their vocals and also dance performances are just...
The second season of Baka Mukashibanashi.
Music video for the song Honmatsu Tentoumushi by Ayuchan and Humbert Humbert.
Music video for the song Shiawase no Kaban by Becky♪♯, that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.
Music video for the song Wareware wa Uchuujin da. by On Air.
Animated Koeda-chan videos based on the Takara Tomy toy line.
Music video for Retronix Symphony by Mop of Head.
Music video for the song Yoroshiku by Ai Takekawa that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.
Based on community ratings, Hunter x Hunter is the highest-rated anime from Fall 2011 with a score of 9.03. Other top picks include K-ON! The Movie and Bakuman. Season 2.
There are 153 anime from the Fall 2011 season tracked on MyAnimePulse, including 40 TV series, 18 movies, and 33 OVA/ONAs.
The fall anime season covers October - December. Most new anime in this season begin airing in October.
