After the Rain | Koi wa Ameagari no You ni (Winter 2018)
Heavy condensation obscures the brightly lit windows of a suburban family restaurant, blurring the neon signage against a persistent evening downpour. Akira Tachibana, once a highly celebrated high school track star, now navigates her shifts as a part-time waitress with a quiet, lingering melancholy after a devastating Achilles tendon injury shattered her athletic dreams. Her seemingly mundane workplace routine holds a closely guarded secret, as she harbors an intense, unspoken infatuation for her forty-five-year-old manager, Masami Kondou. Unlike the confident and energetic boys at her school, this mild-mannered and deeply apologetic divorcee completely fails to command respect from the rest of the teenage staff. However, his genuine kindness and clumsy attempts to maintain harmony resonate profoundly with the emotionally adrift runner. Bound by a massive generational divide and the strict boundaries of professional propriety, Akira struggles to articulate the complex emotions surging beneath her stoic exterior. Her quiet longing forces both of them to confront the painful realities of aging, lost youth, and abandoned aspirations. Ultimately, their unconventional bond evolves into a delicate, unspoken journey to heal their respective emotional wounds before the relentless passage of time permanently washes away their remaining hopes. Continue reading Koi wa Ameagari no You ni [BD 1080p | BD 720p]→
After losing both parents in a fatal plane crash, teenager Ryuuichi Kashima must adjust to his new life as the guardian of his younger brother Kotarou. Although Ryuuichi is able to maintain a friendly and kindhearted demeanor, Kotarou is a reserved toddler still too young to understand the reality of the situation. At their parents' funeral, they are approached by Youko Morinomiya, the stern chairman of an elite academy, who decides to take them under her care. However, there is one condition Ryuuichi must fulfill in exchange for a roof over their heads and enrolment in the school—he must become the school's babysitter. Continue reading Gakuen Babysitters [HEVC | BD 1080p | BD 720p]→
Filled with an overwhelming sense of wonder for the world around her, Mari Tamaki has always dreamt of what lies beyond the reaches of the universe. However, despite harboring such large aspirations on the inside, her fear of the unknown and anxiety over her own possible limitations have always held her back from chasing them. But now, in her second year of high school, Mari is more determined than ever to not let any more of her youth go to waste. Still, her fear continues to prevent her from taking that ambitious step forward—that is, until she has a chance encounter with a girl who has grand dreams of her own. Spurred by her mother's disappearance, Shirase Kobuchizawa has been working hard to fund her trip to Antarctica. Despite facing doubt and ridicule from virtually everyone, Shirase is determined to embark on this expedition to search for her mother in a place further than the universe itself. Inspired by Shirase's resolve, Mari jumps at the chance to join her. Soon, their efforts attract the attention of the bubbly Hinata Miyake, who is eager to stand out, and Yuzuki Shiraishi, a polite girl from a high class background. Together, they set sail toward the frozen south. Sora yori mo Tooi Basho follows the captivating journey of four spirited girls, all in search of something great. Continue reading Sora Yori mo Tooi Basho [HEVC, BD 1080p | BD 720p]→
Shogi, a Japanese game similar to chess, is one of the most popular board games in the country, played by everyone from children to the elderly. Some players are talented enough to take the game to a professional level. The title of Ryuuou, meaning "the dragon king," is only awarded to the person who reaches the pinnacle of competitive shogi.
Yaichi Kuzuryuu has just become the youngest Ryuuou after winning the grand championship. However, the shogi community is unwelcoming to his victory, some even calling him the worst Ryuuou in history. Moreover, he forgets about the agreement he made with Ai Hinatsuru, a little girl he promised to coach if he won. After she shows up at his doorstep, he reluctantly agrees to uphold his promise and makes Ai his disciple.
During the summer of her freshman year of high school, Yuzu Aihara's mother remarried, forcing her to transfer to a new school. To a fashionable socialite like Yuzu, this inconvenient event is just another opportunity to make new friends, fall in love, and finally experience a first kiss. Unfortunately, Yuzu's dreams and style do not conform with her new ultrastrict, all-girls school, filled with obedient shut-ins and overachieving grade-skippers. Continue reading Citrus [HEVC, BD 1080P | BD 720P]→
