After our first schedule concerning Netflix releases, we are interested this time in the catalog of winter 2018 at Wakanim!
Winter 2018
Card Captor Sakura – Clear Card-hen
Original title: カードキャプターさくら クリアカード編
Alternative title: Cardcaptor Sakura – Clear Card Arc / Card Captor Sakura – 20th anniversary Project
Number of episodes : 22
Broadcast: from 07/01/2018 to ?
Themes: School – Magic – Nostalgia
Kinds: Comedy – Magical girls – Romance – Supernatural
Duration per episode: 25 min
Animation studio: Madhouse
Streaming platform : Wakanim
Director: Asaka Morio
Synopsis :
It's April, the cherry blossoms are in bloom and Sakura is entering her fifth year. There she met her friend Shaolan who had returned to Hong Kong for a while. But their peaceful daily life is quickly disrupted by abnormal activity of Clow's cards. Mysterious events follow one another in the city of Tomoeda. Sakura is then guided by the "key" encountered in a dream. The collection of cards resumes more beautifully! That's when a new student appears…
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Grancrest Senki
Original title: グランクレスト戦記
Alternative title: Record of Grancrest War
Number of episodes: 24
Broadcast: from 05/01/2018 to ?
Themes: Other World – Politics
Kinds: Action – Adventure – Fantasy – Seinen
Duration per episode: 23 min
For the right audience: Yes (moderate violence)
Animation studio: A-1 Pictures
Streaming platform : Wakanim
Director: Omata Shinichi
Synopsis:
In the distant past, the sovereigns holding the Holy Seals ("Crest") had the mission to bring peace among their people. But their thirst for power drove them to fight each other. Siluca, a solitary magician, has always felt a fierce hatred against these lawless lords. One day, she meets a young vagabond knight, Theo, embarking on an initiatory journey to return to deliver his native country from tyranny. The two young people then decide to seal a pact to achieve their ideals together. Master and servant thus exchange an oath that could bring the wind of reform to the continent of Atlatan. Thus begin the chronicles of the fanciful wars of Grancrest!
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Hakumei to Mikochi
Original title: ハクメイとミコチ
Alternative title: Minuscule / Hakumiko / Tiny Little Life in the Woods
Number of episodes : 12
Broadcast: from 12/01/2018 to ?
Theme: Daily
Kinds: Fantasy – Slice of Life
Duration per episode: 24 min
Animation studio: Lerche
Streaming platform: Wakanim
Director: Ando Masaomi
Music: Evan Call
Scriptwriter: Yoshida Reiko
Synopsis :
Here is the story of two little girls living deep in a lush forest. Sitting in the hollow of a tree, they sometimes use leaves as umbrellas or carry birds and insects on their backs. A rather easy thing when measuring 9cm! Enter the peaceful and enchanting world of Hakumei and Mikochi.
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Maerchen Maedchen
Original title: メルヘン・メドヘン
Alternative title: Fairy Tale Girls / Maerchen Maedchen / Marchen Madchen / Fairy Girls
Number of episodes : 12
Broadcast: from 11/01/2018 to ?
Themes: School – Magic
Gender: Fantasy
Duration per episode :23 min
Animation studio: Hoods Entertainment
Streaming platform: Wakanim
Directors: Saito Hisashi, Ueda Shigeru
Synopsis :
All over the world are scattered ancient texts full of magic called "Maerchen". Young girls, the Maedchen, are called to use them to realize their dreams and write their own story. Here is the beginning of a tale where dreams, magic and stories of youth mingle.
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Mitsuboshi Colors
Original title: 三ツ星カラーズ / 三星★★★colors
Number of episodes : 12
Broadcast: from 07/01/2018 to ?
Themes: Friendship – Daily
Kinds: Comedy – Slice of Life
Duration per episode: 24 min
Animation studio: SILVER LINK.
Streaming platform: Wakanim
Director: Kawamura Tomoyuki
Music: Michiru, Michiru
Writers: Yasukawa Shogo, Yasukawa Shogo
Synopsis :
In the heart of Ueno Park lies a secret hideout shrouded in mystery.Three little girls meet there every day. However, these are not ordinary girls but members of the Colors vigilante organization whose mission is to protect Ueno.Yui, Sacchan and Kotoha make rounds day and night to keep their city in peace (well… especially in the late afternoon, after the end of classes).
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Slow Start
Original title: スロウスタート
Number of episodes: Iunknown
Broadcast: from 06/01/2018 to ?
Theme: Daily
Kinds: Comedy – School Life – Seinen – Slice of Life
Duration per episode: 23 min
Animation studio: A-1 Pictures
Streaming platform : Wakanim
Director: Hashimoto Hiroyuki
Music: Fujisawa Yoshiaki
Scriptwriter: Inoue Mio
Synopsis :
Ichinose Hana has always been the fierce type. His new life starts, far from his parents. After moving into the Temari Heights building run by her cousin Shion, the girl made her debut at this new high school. Many surprises await Hana who is still a child even if her heart is already leaning towards her adult life. Discover this story full of tenderness and follow Hana's first steps on the path to maturity.
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What Wakanim titles do you plan to watch over the winter?
