The anime Angel Beats! was officially announced as a project to be produced by P.A.Works and Aniplex.
The first episode of Angel Beats! aired on Japanese television, marking the debut of the series.
The official soundtrack for Angel Beats! was released, featuring music composed by Jun Maeda and others.
The complete Angel Beats! series was released on Blu-ray in Japan, providing high definition video and audio for fans.
A special album featuring vocal tracks from the series was released for Angel Beats! fans.
Characters awaken and find themselves enrolled in the afterlife high school, a limbo where souls with regrets reside.
Yuzuru Otonashi meets Yuri Nakamura and other students who form the SSS to rebel against God for their tragic lives.
The SSS fights against Angel, the student council president who enforces the rules of the afterlife school.
Otonashi and others learn Angel is not an enemy, but rather a guide helping souls find peace and move on.
Otonashi regains memories of his past life and past regrets, deepening understanding of the afterlife's purpose.
The members of SSS and Angel begin to develop friendships, moving beyond conflict toward acceptance.
Several characters resolve their regrets and disappear from the afterlife school, symbolizing their passage to the afterlife next stage.
The remaining members hold a concert to celebrate their memories before moving on.
Otonashi helps Kanade move on after fulfilling her regrets, completing his own journey.
