In a war torn world of deadly conflict, one small group of heroes stands against the forces of darkness, armed only with two weapons—their unswerving dedication to good and the superhuman martial art known as the Shadow Skill...
(Source: ANN)
Shadow Skill: The Movie Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Shadow Skill: The Movie Synonyms: Shadow Skill OVA, Shadow Skill 2
Shadow Skill: The Movie Studios:
In the land of Kuruda, warriors with magical powers and incredible fighting skills battle for the ultimate prize: the title of Sevaar, the strongest warrior in the land. Elle Ragu, nicknamed Shadow Skill, is the newest Sevaar to emerge, but that doesn't make her life any easier. Teaching her "little brother," Gau, how to be a warrior, fending off assassins from other kingdoms and thwarting enemy invasions is hard enough, but her biggest challenge will be paying off her drinking debts.
(Source: ANN)
Shadow Skill: Eigi Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Shadow Skill: Eigi Synonyms: Shadow Skill (1998), Shadow Skill TV
Shadow Skill: Eigi Studios: Bandai Visual, Studio Deen,
Sentimental Journey is a collection of twelve short stories about twelve different girls. Though unrelated, there is one common theme that binds the episodes together: each girl's bittersweet experience of first love.
(Source: ANN)
Sentimental Journey Genres: Drama, Romance
Sentimental Journey Synonyms:
Sentimental Journey Studios: Sunrise, Media Blasters,
A trip to the beach turns out to be more than expected for two people who are mourning the losses of their beloved. Perhaps a mysterious girl known as the "Umi Warabe" can help them to heal their wounds and move on with their lives.
Matsunaga Yoshihiro is the chaperone for a group of high-school students on a summer trip to the beach. One night he saves one of the students, Morisawa Nao, as she attempts to drown herself. She had been on this same trip a year ago, with her fiancee, who was later killed in a plane crash. As these two get to know each other, we find that Yoshihiro also has a painful secret from his past. Watching over everything is a mysterious young girl who somehow is always there at decisive moments.
(Source: ANN)
Refrain Blue Genres: Drama, Romance
Refrain Blue Synonyms:
Refrain Blue Studios: Pink Pineapple,
Orihara Kouhei returns to his town after a long disappearance to fullfil the promises he made to several girls in his childhood. He suffered from memory loss, and carries a tragic past. An strange ambience surrounds the OVA...It's almost like a dream, like memories from the past trying to come together in one piece but without being able to...
(Source: ANN)
One: To a Shining Season Genres: Drama, Romance
One: To a Shining Season Synonyms:
One: To a Shining Season Studios: KSS,
Extra shorts that come after each episode. This entry also includes the Mai Hime vs. Mai Otome - "Moe"? The Greatest Battle! episode.
My-Hime Specials Genres: Comedy
My-Hime Specials Synonyms: My-HiME, My Princess
My-Hime Specials Studios: Sunrise,
Lemon Angel was once the greatest girl band of Japan, but then it broke up and most of its members vanished. When a music producer decides to put together a new Lemon Angel, average high schooler Tomo Minaguchi is approached to audition for the group. Little does she know of the mystery behind the original Lemon Angel...
(Source: ANN)
Lemon Angel Project Genres: Drama, Music
Lemon Angel Project Synonyms:
Lemon Angel Project Studios: Radix,
Lamune tells the story of a boy named Kenji and his childhood friend Nanami. Although, everyone seems to know that they have a relationship, neither are determined to push it anymore than close friends. The story goes through flashbacks, explaining why they are such close friends and any action doesn't seem to push them apart, but draw them closer.
(Source: ANN)
Lamune Genres: Drama, Romance, Slice of Life
Lamune Synonyms:
Lamune Studios: Trinet Entertainment, Picture Magic, Radix,
Chihiro Enomoto is a freshman that just got to a new school called Rikkyoin High School. He lost his parents in a traffic accidents when he was 10. Since then, he has been living only with his elder sister Shinobu. He is good at cooking and cleaning, and does all the housekeeping jobs. He fell in love with Tokino (orange hair) at the first sight when he met her in the school library on the first day of school. Another girl named Ritsuko (the big yellow helmet), childhood friend of Chihiro and the chair of student council, falls in the love with the boy instantly after this long-awaited reunion. But she is not the only one who is in love with him. This is the story about a one-year campaign among the candidates for the next students government leaders, who are also chosen by the lot (kujibiki), in order to gain the position.
(Source: ANN)
Kujibiki Unbalance Genres: Comedy, Romance
Kujibiki Unbalance Synonyms:
Kujibiki Unbalance Studios: Lantis, Kids Station, Media Blasters, Toshiba Entertainment,
Tanaka Tetsuro is excited at getting a full scholarship at a new high school, far away from his family. What he does not know is that he will be the only boy in an all girl school, and that there is a girl head-over-heels in love with him, waiting for his arrival. But his special friendship with the very cute and dynamic Asuka also causes him to get into a lot of trouble with the powerful student council leadership, as they are at open war with Asuka and her five friends, a group of super amazon warriors called the Koi Koi Seven.
Love Love Seven Genres: Comedy, Romance
Love Love Seven Synonyms: Koi Koi Seven, Koikoi7, Koikoi 7
Love Love Seven Studios: Studio Flag,
Kujo Jotaro is a normal, popular Japanese high-schooler, until he thinks that he is possesed by a spirit, and locks himself in prison. After seeing his grandfather, Joseph Joestar, and fighting Joseph's friend Muhammad Abdul, Jotaro learns that the "Spirit" is actually Star Platinum, his Stand, or fighting energy given a semi-solid form. Later, his mother gains a Stand, and becomes sick. Jotaro learns that it is because the vampire Dio Brando has been revived 100 years after his defeat to Jonathan Joestar, Jotaro's great-great-grandfather. Jotaro decides to join Joseph and Abdul in a trip to Egypt to defeat Dio once and for all.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Synonyms: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure OVA 1, JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Studios: APPP,
Kujo Jotaro is a normal, popular Japanese high-schooler, until he thinks that he is possesed by a spirit, and locks himself in prison. After seeing his grandfather, Joseph Joestar, and fighting Joseph's friend Muhammad Abdul, Jotaro learns that the "Spirit" is actually Star Platinum, his Stand, or fighting energy given a semi-solid form. Later, his mother gains a Stand, and becomes sick. Jotaro learns that it is because the vampire Dio Brando has been revived 100 years after his defeat to Jonathan Joestar, Jotaro's great-great-grandfather. Jotaro decides to join Joseph and Abdul in a trip to Egypt to defeat Dio once and for all.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2000) Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2000) Synonyms: JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (2000)
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2000) Studios: APPP,
A reflection on what happened during the FMA TV series.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Reflections Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Fullmetal Alchemist: Reflections Synonyms:
Fullmetal Alchemist: Reflections Studios: Bones,
High school students Mizuho Yuuki and Miko Kamiyama are best friends. Miko likes fellow classmate Tohru Nagase. Mizuho is determined not to get in the way of their budding relationship. But underclassmate Ai Minamizato also likes Tohru. Tohru must decide which girl he likes the most.
(Source: ANN)
Elf Ban Kakyuusei Genres: Drama, Romance
Elf Ban Kakyuusei Synonyms: Kakyuusei: Elf Version
Elf Ban Kakyuusei Studios: Pink Pineapple, KSS,
In the peaceful life of modern Japan, Shaorin and Tasuke explore their relationship amid familiar interventions and new challenges. Shaorin begins to discover why she chose to stay with Tasuke, and Tasuke begins to learn the depth of his love toward Shaorin.
(Source: ANN)
Denshin Mamotte Shugogetten Genres: Comedy, Romance
Denshin Mamotte Shugogetten Synonyms:
Denshin Mamotte Shugogetten Studios: Toei Animation,
In this short movie featuring familiar characters from Azumanga Daioh, Osaka is yet again having a strange dream of Chiyo-Chan's pigtails being posessed. As Chiyo-Chan's pigtails bounce out of the window, who knows if young Chiyo will ever be happy again.
(Source: ANN)
Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life
Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie Synonyms: Azumanga Daiou: The Very Short Movie
Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie Studios: J.C. Staff, ADV Films, Kadokawa Shoten, Azumanga Daioh Production Committee,
While mahjong is a game that is often played with family and friends, it is also a game that is played in the darkest corners of society. Nangou is a compulsive gambler who has accumulated debt over three million yen. In a last ditch attempt to clear his record, he decides to wager his life on a game of mahjong with the mafia. Unfortunately, as the game progresses, Nangou only moves further from the prize and closer to death.
When all hope seems lost, the game parlor is suddenly intruded upon by Shigeru Akagi, a young boy on the run from the police. Desperate to turn the game around, Nangou hands the game over to Akagi after teaching him a few of the rules. The mafia can only smirk as Akagi sits down to play. However, they soon come to learn that Akagi is a natural born gambler. An imposing figure who does not fear death. One who is destined to become a legend.
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Mahjong Legend Akagi: The Genius Who Descended Into the Darkness Genres: Psychological, Thriller
Mahjong Legend Akagi: The Genius Who Descended Into the Darkness Synonyms:
Mahjong Legend Akagi: The Genius Who Descended Into the Darkness Studios: Madhouse Studios, VAP,
An extension of the summer-arc in the Air TV-series, showing more of what happened during Kanna's, Ryuya's and Uraha's journey to find Kanna's mother.
Air in Summer Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Supernatural
Air in Summer Synonyms: Air in Summer Special
Air in Summer Studios: Kyoto Animation, ADV Films, FUNimation Entertainment, Pony Canyon,
Starting out with the new Galaxy Angel, Chitose Karasuma, the Angel Troupe continue their search for The Lost Technology while running into different kinds of mishaps.
(Source: ANN)
Galaxy Angel 4 Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Galaxy Angel 4 Synonyms: Galaxy Angel 4th, Galaxy Angel X
Galaxy Angel 4 Studios: Madhouse Studios, Bandai Visual, Studio Fantasia, feel., Studio Flag, Lantis, Broccoli, Bandai Entertainment,
Specials from Galaxy Angel 3 DVDs.
Galaxy Angel 3 Specials Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Galaxy Angel 3 Specials Synonyms: Galaxy Angel A Specials, Galaxy Angel AA Specials
Galaxy Angel 3 Specials Studios: Broccoli, Bandai Entertainment,
Their mission is to locate and retrieve the mysterious Lost Technology, even though these girls have never been known to stick to their mission. Milfeulle, Forte, Ranpha, Mint, and Vanilla are back for another round of hilarity. The Galaxy Angels have sworn to protect the galaxy one planet at a time. Now with some competition with the newly-formed Twin Star Brigade, they continue to find themselves in the center of chaos... though usually they're the ones at fault for its cause.
(Source: ANN)
Galaxy Angel 3 Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Galaxy Angel 3 Synonyms: Galaxy Angel A, Galaxy Angel AA
Galaxy Angel 3 Studios: Madhouse Studios, Bandai Visual, Broccoli, Yomiko Advertising, Bandai Entertainment, Studio Jack,
In the far future, the human race advanced to space, and prospered. However, Jikushin ( earthquake of time and space ) which occurred suddenly intercepted all networks, and all the civilizations were reset. However, the human race begins to revive, and enters the prosperity age of The Second by the Transvaal imperial country which rises at the center of the galactic system. The science and technology before the civilization was reset, that is, "Lost Technology" was considered to be god`s task. And, it came to be worshiped by the priest who was called "Tsuki no miko".
On the other hand, a certain guard fleet was stationed in the frontier of the galactic system. Though it was the seemingly perfectly ordinary army, the team composed only of the woman called "Angel Corps" existed in this army. They controlled the spaceship which was called "Angel Frame" which was the relic of Lost Technology. And, they collected the lost technology by using the angel frame, and carried out the duties to manage them. They were not the elite pilots, but Angel Corps was rather an eccentric person`s group. Arms mania`s Forte, costume player`s Mint, taciturn Vanilla, showy Ranpha and Milfeulle who likes cooking ... Every time, they cause a big trouble in the mission.
(Source: AniDB)
Galaxy Angel Z Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Galaxy Angel Z Synonyms: Galaxy Angel 2
Galaxy Angel Z Studios: Madhouse Studios, Bandai Visual, Broccoli, Bandai Entertainment,
With the integration only a half a year away the school prepares for the last segrigated semester and the girls are back. Midori plays the matchmaker, from the future, and visits Yuuske and Futaba in their dreams encouraging them in their relationship which finally comes to a conclusion.
(Source: ANN)
Green Green Thirteen: Erolutions Genres: Comedy, Hentai, Romance
Green Green Thirteen: Erolutions Synonyms: Green Green 13, Green Green Illusions
Green Green Thirteen: Erolutions Studios:
Rally Vincent knows her weapons well, while her partner Minne May Hopkins loves to play with explosives. The pair run a gun-shop illegally and one day Bill Collins of the ATF, blackmails Rally and Minnie May into working for the ATF. Little do they know, that they are getting involved in a mission larger than they could imagine.
(Source: ANN)
Gunsmith Cats Genres: Action, Comedy
Gunsmith Cats Synonyms:
Gunsmith Cats Studios: Oriental Light and Magic, VAP, ADV Films, TBS, Kodansha,
After his mother passes away, Taro Hanaukyo is invited to his grandfather's home. There, he meets a beautiful maid named Mariel and finds out that his grandfather has retired to a remote island and has given him ownership of his estate. Taro also discovers that not only is the estate a colossal mansion, it has hundreds of gorgeous maids ready to serve him 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
(Source: ANN)
Hanaukyo Maid-Tai: La Verite Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Romance
Hanaukyo Maid-Tai: La Verite Synonyms: Hanaukyo Maid Team: La Verite
Hanaukyo Maid-Tai: La Verite Studios: Daume,
Naoki Kuzumi, a junior in high school, had lost his parents in an accident five years ago, and is living with his aunt, uncle, and cousin Matsuri. He always thought his life was ordinary, besides the fact that he can't remember what happened in his youth. One sunny day as he is taking a nap on a bench, a redheaded girl -- Mikoto -- literally falls on him from the sky. For some reason, she thinks he's her younger brother. Naoki's time period is a temporal shelter for those in the future, when many are suffering from an incurable disease. When she heard her younger brother Yuusuke had been taken to Naoki's time, Mikoto herself had gone back in time.
(Source: ANN)
Tsuki wa Higashi ni Hi wa Nishi ni: Operation Sanctuary Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Tsuki wa Higashi ni Hi wa Nishi ni: Operation Sanctuary Synonyms: Hani Hani: Operation Sanctuary, The Moon is East, The Sun is West: Operation Sanctuary
Tsuki wa Higashi ni Hi wa Nishi ni: Operation Sanctuary Studios: Radix,
Whisked away to the land of Kyou, Akane learns that she is the Ryuujin no Miko, and meets the Hachiyou, her protectors. They must defeat Akuram, a demon who wants to destroy Kyou using the power of Azusa, a woman who has the power to absorb human energy. If Akane and the Hachiyou cannot defeat Akuram and bring peace to Kyou, Azusa'a power will destroy the humans.
(Source: ANN)
In a Distant Time OVA Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
In a Distant Time OVA Synonyms:
In a Distant Time OVA Studios: ZEXCS,
Saito High is a high school with its spiritual beings and a principal whose hobby is collecting occult paraphernalia. The school has the prophecy-chosen members of the Holy Student Council to protect it. These students have problems of their own; Haruto Houjo, the president, has a way of summoning spirits, and would resign from his duty for a normal life if it weren't for the principal. Kazumi Ryodo, the next member, is good at being possessed and has something for the Hanako. The last member is Mutsuki Asahina, who is a master of exorcism and is attracted to small boys. Unfortunately, these three are in charge of keeping the school in line and defending the world from supernatural beings, and this mission brings them through wacky predicaments.
(Source: ANN)
Haunted Junction Genres: Comedy, Supernatural
Haunted Junction Synonyms:
Haunted Junction Studios: Studio Deen, Bandai Entertainment,
Hikaru is given a phone call asking him to appear in the Japan/China/Korea Junior's Tournament but he finds out he will have to take place in a preliminary tournament to choose Japan's three contestants. Upon discussing this with Akira, he discovers that Akira has already been chosen for the tournament and will not be taking place in the preliminaries. Hikaru then decides not to visit Akira's Go Salon until he takes his place on the team with Akira. That may be tougher than originally planned, as not only does Hikaru have to battle with old friends for one of two coveted spots, but he may have a new challenger, in a promising player from the Kansai Go Institute.
(Source: ANN)
Hikaru no Go: Journey to the North Star Cup Genres:
Hikaru no Go: Journey to the North Star Cup Synonyms:
Hikaru no Go: Journey to the North Star Cup Studios: Studio Pierrot, Dentsu,
Two side stories:
Chapter L (or chapter 25) about Lohmeyer/Romaiya sempai.
Chapter F (or chapter 26) about Miwako finding ways to make fun of Yamazaki.
(Source: momento)
Honey and Clover Specials Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life
Honey and Clover Specials Synonyms: Honey & Clover Specials
Honey and Clover Specials Studios: J.C. Staff,
Continues from where Ichigo 100% TV leaves off and revolves around the filming of the movie based off Toujou's script. (Best if viewed after Ichigo 100% TV series and before the DVD Animation OVAs, although it was produced the year before the series came out.)
Strawberry 100% Genres: Ecchi, Romance
Strawberry 100% Synonyms:
Strawberry 100% Studios: Madhouse Studios,
Yui's father forbids Yui from staying at Junpei's house and decides she'll attend a local High School instead of Oumi Academy. Junpei visits with the intention of straightening out a misunderstanding for Yui's sake. Episode takes place prior to Episode 10 of Ichigo 100% TV series.
Strawberry 100% Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Romance
Strawberry 100% Synonyms:
Strawberry 100% Studios:
16-year old Keisuke Saji loves to fantasize about young beautiful women. He hopes to land the object of his affection, Koizumi Akira. However, Koizumi hates Saji (as well as all men) to the point of assault. While most guys take Koizumi's cold shoulder as a hint, Saji pursues head-on without having rejection faze him.
(Source: Wikipedia)
Iketeru Futari Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Romance
Iketeru Futari Synonyms: Cool Couple
Iketeru Futari Studios: J.C. Staff, TBS,
Three hundred years ago, in the frigid land of Siberia, Jubei Yagyu engaged in a fierce battle with Kitaretsusai of the Northern Yagyu clan. The duel was costly, as his daughter Freesia was frozen in suspended animation. As a result of global warming in the present day, Freesia breaks free from her icy grave and moves to Japan as a middle school transfer student, where she befriends Jiyuu Nanohana. Little does Jiyuu know that Freesia is targeting her to acquire the coveted Lovely Eye Patch, which Freesia believes is rightfully hers.
(Source: ANN)
Jubei Chan the Ninja Girl 2: The Counterattack of Siberia Yagyu Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Jubei Chan the Ninja Girl 2: The Counterattack of Siberia Yagyu Synonyms:
Jubei Chan the Ninja Girl 2: The Counterattack of Siberia Yagyu Studios: Madhouse Studios, Geneon Universal Entertainment, TV Tokyo Music,
Jiyu Nanohana is an ordinary schoolgirl until she runs across a scatterbrained 300 year old samurai who tells her that she is the reincarnation of Yagyu Jubei. With the help of the "Lovely Eyepatch" she transforms into the legendary swordsman whenever she needs to use his awesome fighting ability, which she needs to do quite often as a rival clan is dead set on conquering Yagyu to satisfy an old family grudge.
(Source: ANN)
Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch Synonyms: Jubei-chan - Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch
Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch Studios: Madhouse Studios, Bandai Entertainment, Media Blasters,
Saeki Koushirou works as a wedding planner, but his own love life is a shambles. His background makes it difficult for him to commit himself wholeheartedly to love. The child of a divorced couple, he lives with his father. He has a mother and a sister, but he has not seen them in years. After being dumped by his girlfriend, a chance encounter with a female high school student shakes Koushirou's calm and awakens new feelings in him - but he learns that the girl is in fact his sister, who will now be staying with his father and him. Yet, the feelings in Koushirou's heart...
(Source: ANN)
Koi Kaze Genres: Drama, Psychological, Romance
Koi Kaze Synonyms: Koikaze, Love Wind
Koi Kaze Studios: Geneon Universal Entertainment, TV Asahi, Rondo Robe, A.C.G.T.,
In a small village, twins are born: a boy, Tatara, and a girl, Sarasa. The prophet Nagi declares that Tatara is the chosen one who will free Japan from the tyrannical rule of the King and his four sons. But when the ruthless Red King slays Tatara, Sarasa must take on her brother's name and responsibilities and embark on a quest to free Japan and deliver vengeance to the Red King.
(Source: ANN)
Legend of Basara Genres: Adventure, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Legend of Basara Synonyms:
Legend of Basara Studios: KSS,
Recap episode.
Mahoromatic End Year Special Genres: Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Mahoromatic End Year Special Synonyms: Mahoromatic Episode 10.5, Mahoromatic Recap, Mahoromatic Special
Mahoromatic End Year Special Studios: Gainax, Shaft,
It's another normal day in the Misato residence when Mahoro finds yet another pornographic magazine in Suguru's room. This prompts her and Minawa to make a pact with Chizuko, Rin, Miyuki and Miss Shikijo to search and confiscate all of the perverted stash in the house. Suguru, Kiyomi and Toshiya must do whatever it takes to protect their treasure from the girls.
(Source: ANN)
Mahoromatic Summer Special Genres: Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Mahoromatic Summer Special Synonyms: Mahoromatic Natsu no TV Special, Mahoromatic Summer 2003 TV Special
Mahoromatic Summer Special Studios: Gainax, Shaft, Sentai Filmworks,
The aliens have been defeated, and the Bell has been transformed into a gigantic cherry tree. Now, the brave Magic User's Club must reconvene to deal with a new problem. Apparently, some inconsiderate persons left a skyscraper sized cherry tree in the middle of Tokyo, and it's become a major inconvenience to everyone in the city. Even though they have no idea who could have done such a thing, the Club feels strangely responsible and springs into action. Meanwhile, a mysterious person is spying on the magic club in the form of a small boy.
(Source: ANN)
Mahou Tsukai Tai! Genres: Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Mahou Tsukai Tai! Synonyms: Magic User's Club
Mahou Tsukai Tai! Studios: Madhouse Studios, Bandai Visual, Production Reed, Media Blasters, NYAV Post,
One sunny day invaders came from space. They weren't little green men or funny girls wearing school uniforms, though. They were ugly robots which defeated the UN forces in seconds. After that the invaders(known as "eyeballs") roamed around and observed human society. In fact, they were peaceful unless attacked. They were polite and followed all the traffic laws, too. Still, they were aliens and the people of Earth wanted them to go home. The Kitanohashi High School Magic Club took it on themselves to defeat these foul robots and free the world.
(Source: ANN)
Mahou Tsukai Tai! OVA Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Mahou Tsukai Tai! OVA Synonyms: Magic User's Club OVA
Mahou Tsukai Tai! OVA Studios: Bandai Visual, Production Reed, Youmex, Media Blasters, NYAV Post,
Honda Shigeharu is a Major League batter on the rise. His son Goro is a Little League pitcher who one day hopes to follow in his father's footsteps. Hoshino Momoko is Goro's schoolteacher, and the first woman Shigeharu has been interested in since the death of Goro's mother. The destines of these three individuals will become intertwined as father and son experience both heartbreak and triumph on the baseball diamond. But when an unspeakable tragedy visits the family, it will take everything they have to pick up the pieces and reclaim their dreams.
(Source: ANN)
Major S1 Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sports
Major S1 Synonyms:
Major S1 Studios: Shogakukan Productions, Studio Hibari, NHK,
Tasuke Shichiri is the envy of his friends because since his parents are always traveling he can do as he pleases. It's a surprise present from his father that keeps him from being lonely: an odd ring known as the shitenrin. From it comes a moon goddess named Shaorin, dedicated to protecting her "master" -- no matter how much of a mess she makes doing it!
Protect Me Genres: Comedy, Romance
Protect Me Synonyms:
Protect Me Studios: Toei Animation,
An anarchistic country that is said to dominate the world exists on a vast island known as Moekko Island. This is where the final works of AC Company's android combat maids (resembling beautiful young girls) are done, also where these maids get there communication training. A new maid is to come to the island to be trained, Rinia, she is a young looking girl, who has lost her all of her memories, she tries very hard to impress the owner at Moekko island, but just ends up making a lot of trouble around the mansion. Takahiro, the owner of Moekko island, a depressive young man who has also lost his memories is seen as a very unhappy person who thinks Rinia will only be trouble around the mansion. As time passes, Takahiro slowly grows attached to Rinia's attempted ways of helping and so starts a beautiful relationship among the quiet island.
(Source: ANN)
Moekan The Animation Genres: Comedy, Romance
Moekan The Animation Synonyms: Moekan Company OVA
Moekan The Animation Studios: KSS,
Teacher Sorata Muon carries on his family's centuries-old old tradition of being the master thief Mouse who can steal anything after properly alerting authorities of his intentions so they can be there yet fail to stop him. He is assistedby 3 nubile female assistants who also use the teaching cover and who, in typical Satoru Akahori, favor tight/skimpy/bondage outfits over their ample curves as they constantly pursue Sorata much more than he pursues them, although the girls do get some attention from their master. Not only is Mouse pursued by the girls & the local law enforcement authorities, there is also a secret art protection society employing the services of a former ally of Sorata's after his pretty little hide, all in 15 minute episodes.
(Source: ANN)
Mouse Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Ecchi
Mouse Synonyms: M�USE
Mouse Studios: Broccoli, Production Reed, Media Blasters,
Nana Suzuki winds up being split into seven copies of herself. Besides the original Nana, there's also a smart Nana, a happy Nana, an angry Nana, a sensitive Nana, a sad Nana, and a slow Nana.
(Source: ANN)
Nana 7 of 7 Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Nana 7 of 7 Synonyms: Shichinin no Nana, Nana Seven of Seven
Nana 7 of 7 Studios: TV Tokyo, Hal Film Maker, Genco, Asatsu DK, d-rights, AT-X, Media Blasters, NYAV Post, Studio Jack,
Makimura Koutarou has made up his mind: during the summer vacation, he is going to confess his love to the seemingly unapproachable Serizawa Kaho. Yet, on the night before, he has a run-in with a strange girl - an encounter which propels him into the future. There, he learns that not only has Kaho-chan become his girlfriend, but she has also died in a tragic accident. Returning to his own time, Koutarou sets out to change the future and save his love.
(Source: ANN)
Sandglass of Summer Colors Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Sandglass of Summer Colors Synonyms: Hourglass of Summer Colours, Natsu-iro no Sunadokei
Sandglass of Summer Colors Studios: KSS, Picture Magic, Rikuentai,
Shido Tatsuhiko is not only a private eye... he is also a vampire with no real memory of his past. Joined by Yayoi Matsunaga, a female government agent, Riho Yamazaki, an orphaned teenage girl working as his girl Friday and Guni, a little green imp, Shido must face demonic creatures known as Nightbreed. Meanwhile, Cain, the vampire who made him what he is now, is seeking him...
(Source: ANN)
Nightwalker: The Midnight Detective Genres: Action, Comedy, Horror, Mystery
Nightwalker: The Midnight Detective Synonyms: NightWalker: Eternal Darkness
Nightwalker: The Midnight Detective Studios: Bandai Visual, AIC, BeSTACK, Central Park Media,
According to an ancient legend, mermaid's flesh can grant immortality if eaten. 500 years ago, Yuta unknowingly ate a piece of mermaid's flesh. For centuries, he travels across Japan, hoping to find a mermaid, thinking she may be able to make him a normal human again. When he finally finds one, he discovers that she and her companions have been raising a girl to be their food so they can eat her and take on her youthful looks. That is how mermaids stay young. Yuta kills the mermaids and rescues her, but she has already eaten some of the mermaid's flesh. Although he had to kill the mermaids, Yuta isn't too disappointed. Yuta's once lonely existence is now over, as he has found a companion in Mana. And Mana, who had been trapped in a small hut her whole life, finds delight in even the simplest of things. Together, Yuta and Mana attempt to seek out more mermaids, trying to become normal humans again.
(Source: ANN)
Mermaid Forest Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Mermaid Forest Synonyms: Takahashi Rumiko Gekijou Ningyo no Mori TV
Mermaid Forest Studios: TV Tokyo, TMS Entertainment,
