The popular Japanese style of animation has millions of fans all over the world. Dozens of anime-style films and TV series are released every year, and 2020 is no exception, we present a list of works with short plot announcements for the entire current year. The selection contains projects of different genres from famous directors.
Stranger by the Sea (Umibe no Étranger)
- Genre: melodrama
- Screen adaptation of the manga by famous author Key Kang: "Kii Kanna Umibe no Étranger / L'étranger du plage"
In detail
On an island near Okinawa, Shiong Hashimoto and Mio Chibana meet, and a romantic attraction develops between them. Xiong is a writer, Mio is a schoolboy. In a short period of time, they become as close to each other as possible, but Mio is forced to leave the island. After 3 years, fate brings them together again. Will it be possible to return the former passion or was it a fleeting hobby? ..
Eden
- Genre: adventure, fantasy
- This episode is not an adaptation of the manga. Justin Leach is the author of the original script, he also acts as one of the producers of the project
In detail
In the distant future, peace and serenity reigned on earth, now only robots live here. Nobody knows or remembers people. The plot is tied to a robo-couple, which finds a capsule in which a living creature was located, it turned out to be a man. The robots secretly raised and raised the baby, and when Sarah grew up, she decided to figure everything out and answer all the questions.
Arifureta: World's Strongest Artisan, Season 2 (Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou, 2)
- Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
- Season 1 rating: Kinopoisk - 6.2; IMDB - 6.3
- Two popular studios White Fox and Asread worked on the project, behind which have a huge number of works in the anime genre
In detail
The story of 17-year-old high school student Hajime Nagumo. The guy is modest and lonely: school, home, anime and games. Once with a friend, they were transported to another world, similar to a computer game, where they are the main characters. Their task is to help local residents. Unlike real life, where Hajime is an outcast, here he is endowed with special abilities that must be developed further.
Detective Conan 24: The Scarlet Bullet (Meitantei Conan: Hiiro no Dangan)
- Genre: detective, comedy, action
- A screen adaptation of a 25-year-old manga by Goscho Aoyama (published in Weekly Shonen Sunday)
In detail
A major sporting event is planned for Tokyo, Japan. A technological breakthrough was prepared for this event - a super-high-speed train ("Japanese bullet"), reaching a speed of 1000 km / h and moving along a dedicated vacuum tube. At the evening of meetings with sponsors and investors, force majeure happens - the kidnapping of one of the most important guests. Detective Conan is investigated.
Doraemon: Nobita no shin Kyouryuu
- Genre: adventure, fantasy, children
- For the character Doraemon, this is a jubilee year - he turns 50. And this work is the 40th anime film about a robot cat.
In detail
The story of Doraemon is a very popular manga about the journey of a robot cat through time. He came to the present from the future (22nd century) with the aim of helping Nobita Nobi. Nobita is an ordinary schoolboy, whose world changes and turns into a real adventure. The boy meets two twin dinosaurs, Kyu Yi Mu. The plot of the film is not connected in meaning with the episode titled "Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur".
Sailor Moon Beauty Warrior: Eternity (Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal)
- Genre: romance, fantasy, comedy
- Toward the end of this year, the second part of this film should appear.
In detail
This is the first film in a new dilogy about the adventures of the warrior Sailor Moon. Both parts will be the completion of the reboot of the franchise called "Beauty Warrior Sailor Moon Crystal". Sailor Moon is a project that always falls into the list of expected animes that will be released in Russia and have already been released abroad, and 2020 is no exception.
The songbird doesn't flap its wings: The clouds are gathering (Saezuru Tori wa Habatakanai: The Clouds Gather)
- Genre: Drama, Romance, Crime
- "Songbird does not flap its wings" - a popular noir comic strip, according to which this adaptation was embodied
In detail
The story of a businessman Yashiro, who heads the largest holding company Shinseikai Enterprise. Yashiro leads a double life: at work he is a strict and fair leader, but behind the brightness and success lies another side - masochistic inclinations that go beyond the bounds of decency. A former cop, Domeki Tikara, gets a job with him and becomes his personal guard and driver. Yashiro becomes attached to him, seeing him as more than just an employee.
Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna
- Genre: adventure, fantasy
- Digimons, as the embodiment of fantasy, appeared in 1997, when the world was captured by the Tamagotchi hobby. The first anime film about Digimons was released in 1999
In detail
An adventure story of six matured heroes who face dangers and battles along the way. Tyichi, Yamato, Sora, Koshiro, Mimi and Jo will fight to save the world from the looming threat of robotic monsters.
Fate / Grand Order: Camelot (Gekijouban Fate / Grand Order: Shinsei Entaku Ryouiki Camelot)
- Genre: Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Fantasy
- Fans of the series will have two films, divided into parts: the first - “Wandering; Agateram ”and the second - Paladin; Agateram.
In detail
Continuation of the story of Arturia Pendragon and adventures in Camelot: 1273, Jerusalem. A lone knight who has come a long way arrives in the city. The past reminds of itself and brings face to face with old acquaintances, only now they will have to fight each other.
Dream Machine (Yume-Miru Kikai)
- Genre: Adventure
- Expectation rating: 98%
- Feature in the plot: anime characters are only robots - both in the main roles and in the episodes
In detail
The plot tells about three main characters: King, Robin and Ririshio - they are all robots with different abilities. Endless and exciting adventures await them. The road movie format ("travel movie") adds action to the film, but instead of people - robots.
My hero academy. Movie 2: Heroes: Rising (Boku no Hero Academia the Movie 2: Heroes: Rising)
- Genre: Action, Comedy, Science Fiction
- Rating: IMDb - 8.2
- It is already known that the film grossed more than $ 12 million worldwide.
In detail
A story about a group of students who want to become real superheroes. They are surrounded by people with quirks (as people with supernormal abilities are called), they will have constant battles. The tape ends the plot of the original anime series, which tells about the world of people with supernatural abilities. Anime in the world box office, in 2020 should also appear in Russia.
Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0: Final (Evangelion: 3.0 + 1.0)
- Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Drama
- Expectation rating: 96%
- A postponed final part, which was originally planned for 2013. Some circumstances prevented the film from being released earlier.
In detail
Due to long expectations, the 4th part of "Evangelion" is on the list of the most anticipated. All parts, including the final one, are connected with the fighters Shinji, Asuka and Mari, who again enter the battles. The battles of the Evangelions continue.
Violet Evergarden. Film (Violet Evergarden)
- Genre: Drama, Romance, Fantasy
- Expectation rating: 97%
- The premiere was postponed due to a fire at Kyoto Animation Studios.
In detail
The action of the film takes place in the post-war period, when people felt much easier after the misfortune that engulfed them. Violet still has feelings for Major Gilbert and her feelings only grow. The world breathed with freedom. Everything changes when Violet Everganden accidentally finds a letter that contains a lot of secrets ...
Loves - loves not (Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare)
- Genre: melodrama
- In 2020, another project "Loves - Doesn't Love" (directed by Takahiro Miki) will be released, but it will be natural live action without the use of animation.
In detail
The plot is tied to four characters: Akari Yamamoto, Kazuomi Inui, Ryo Yamamoto, Yuna Ichihara. They have different views on relationships and love. One is down to earth, the other is in the clouds, and someone is not averse to hitting on the next skirt. Sooner or later, the moment comes when you have to stop and choose the right path. The fate of each character is the main intrigue of the cartoon.
Made in Abyss: Fukaki Tamashii no Reimei
- Genre: adventure, fantasy, detective
- Rating: IMDb - 9.00
- The anime is based on the book of the same name by Akihito Tsukushi "Made in Abyss".
Another announcement included in the list of 2020 anime films and TV series "Made in the Abyss". Continuation of the adventures of three friends: Rico, Ryoga and Nanati. As soon as Rico got better, the heroes continued on their way and moved on to the next, fifth level, where they will face a difficult meeting with the formidable Bondrewd. Heroes count on everyone's loyalty and courage.
How are you? (Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka?)
- Genre: Adventure
- Expectation rating: 98%
- The title of the painting refers us to the book of the same name in 1937. Its author Genzaburo Yoshino worked for many years as editor-in-chief of a progressive Japanese magazine, but later began writing children's books that were almost uncensored.
In detail
The film will tell how the book played an important role in the life of the protagonist. The plot is tied around a young man Koperu and his uncle. Throughout the film, the emphasis is placed on the spiritual growth of the main character and the question is raised of how a person should go through his life path.
New Sakura: War of the Worlds (Shin Sakura Taisen: The Animation)
- Genre: Action, Science Fiction
- A new adaptation of the video game of the same name for Playstation 4.
Tokyo 40s, where the empire rules. Ten years earlier, the country was shaken by a cataclysm, which significantly reduced the number of the emperor's defensive forces. The Imperial Theater fell into disrepair and fell on hard times. The captain of the Tokyo combat squad is obliged to restore the theater to its former glory and return humanity to the hearts of the soldiers with all his might.
White box. Film (Shirobako Gekijoban)
- Genre: Comedy, Adventure
- "White Box" is a continuation of the series (2014-2015, from the studio P.A.Works).
The film is set 5 years after the end of the series. The plot focuses on five young girls working in the anime industry. They dream, strive to change their lives for the better, overcome difficulties. The story takes on new colors after the appearance of a new character - the girl Miyai.
Marine Academy. Film (High School Fleet Movie)
- Genre: Action, Science Fiction
- Based on the original manga, the series has been running in Japan since spring 2016.
The story about the students of the Marine Academy ("Blue Mermaids"), who look forward to the future at their work. A life dedicated to the sea, its protection and travel. Due to natural disasters in the past, Japan has lost hundreds of kilometers of its territory due to floods. In order to preserve the integrity of the country, cities on the coasts began to grow one after another, turning into sea metropolises. The sea routes were expanding and additional protection was required, so it became necessary to recruit new personnel. The Blue Mermaids are tasked with ensuring the safety of the seas.
Through tears I pretend to be a cat (Nakitai Watashi wa Neko wo Kaburu)
- Genre: romance, fantasy
- The painting was created by Colorido studio (creators of the popular anime "Penguin Highway").
A romantic story of the non-reciprocal love of a girl named Miyo Sasaki for her classmate Kento Hinode. Miyo, nicknamed "Muge", is an active and bright girl, but all her adventures on the love front end in tears. The young man's attention is not directed towards her in any way. Chance changes the situation: Miyo falls into the hands of a magic mask that can turn her into a white cat named Taro. Kento really likes Taro, so the girl got close to the boy, at least in the form of a cat. But over time, the line between a girl and a magical cat is getting thinner.
Insect Killer (Mushikago no Cagaster)
- Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Horror
- Based on the original manga: "Mushikago no Cagaster".
In the near future, mankind is overtaken by a terrible disease that claimed a third of the world's population. The disease consumed people, turning them into huge, unknown insects. The main character named Kido works as a pest control officer, and one day another dying man begs for help and accompany his daughter to her mother. From this moment on, the young couple will have a long journey in which there will be a lot of unprecedented discoveries.
Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG
- Genre: Action, Science Fiction
- Expectation rating: 83%
- The new version of the famous anime project will be released on Netflix in April 2020.
In detail
The very distant future is 2045. After the global default in the economy, the development of artificial intelligence is gaining momentum. Humanity is faced with a rivalry that looks more like a rivalry that grew into war. Mercenaries roam and patrol the US West Coast. They are faced with something hitherto unseen - a creature that looks like a cyborg, but surpasses it in size.
This is the end of the list of announcements for anime films and TV series in 2020. On our website, you can follow all the changes related to premieres, postponements in the release schedule for new projects in the film industry, including anime.
