Daily Picks

One overlooked anime every day, with a short write-up on why it's worth your time and who it's for.

1. October 12, 2026

   100 METERS

   A sprinter's rivalry told in traced, weighty motion, and more thoughtful than most sports stories.

2. October 11, 2026

   Star Detective Precure!

   A time-traveling detective story for the Precure franchise, aimed at kids but open to anyone.

3. October 10, 2026

   My Melody & Kuromi

   Two rival sweets shops, a pastry contest and a cozy stop-motion town built from sugar and felt.

4. October 9, 2026

   Ace of the Diamond

   Seventy-five episodes of baseball, where a strange pitch earns a seat among far better players.

5. October 8, 2026

   Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts

   A fantasy romance where the sacrifice walks into the palace without fear and changes the room.

6. October 7, 2026

   mono

   Twelve gentle episodes about cameras, club rooms and the pleasure of taking your time.

7. October 6, 2026

   The Irresponsible Captain Tylor

   A man who planned a quiet military desk job ends up commanding a warship by accident.

8. October 5, 2026

   A Certain Scientific Railgun T

   A school sports festival opens Academy City's gates, and the trouble comes in with the crowds.