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What Is It? Rumiko Takahashi Anthology is a 13-episode series based on Rumiko Takahashi’s Rumik Theater short stories. The show, which debuted on Japanese TV on July 5, 2003, was directed by Akira Nishimori (Turn A Gundam, Vampire Princess Miyu) and animated by TMS. The series follows the tales of thirteen unique individuals, each plucked [...]
What Is It? Patlabor is a 47-episode mecha series by Headgear. The series was animated by Sunrise and directed by Naoyuki Yoshinaga (Maison Ikkoku, Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVA). In the near future, humanity gains mastery of the robotic. Heavy manned robots known as “labors” are used to perform all manner of physical tasks, from construction [...]
What Is It? Tsukikage Ran is a twelve-episode comedy anime set in Feudal Japan.The title was directed by Jubei-chan creator Akitaro Daichi and animated by Madhouse. The show revolves around Ran, an attractive female samurai with unmatched skills with the blade, as well as a particular affection for sake. The life of a wandering samurai [...]
What Is It? Dojin Work is a 12-episode series steeped in the world of fan comics, or doujinshi. The series, which was directed by Kenichi Yatani and animated by Remic, hit Japanese airwaves on July 4, 2007. Dojin Work focuses on Najimi Osana: an enterprising lass that finds herself out of a job, and short [...]
What Is It? Cyber City Oedo is a three-episode cyberpunk OVA from Madhouse. The series was directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, and features music by Kazz Toyama. Cyber City is set in Oedo City in the year 2808. In this thriving metropolis, crime runs rampant and prisons are near their bursting point due to over-population. The [...]
What Is It? Starship Operators is a 2005 TV series based on a series of sci-fi novels by Ryo Mizuno (Record of Lodoss War). The show was animated by J.C. Staff (The Slayers, R.O.D The TV) and directed by Takashi Watanabe (Boogiepop Phantom, Kino’s Journey). Starship Operators is set in a distant galaxy many years [...]
What Is It? Sakura Wars is a 2000 TV series based on the first Sakura Wars video game. The show was animated by Madhouse and directed by Takashi Asami. Sakura Wars is set in an alternative version of Taisho-era Japan, where steam power brought conveniences like automobiles and trolleys to the nation’s capital. Sakura Shinguji, [...]
What Is It? Haunted Junction is a 12-episode comedy from Bandai Visual and Studio Deen. The series is based on the manga of the same name by Nemu Mukudori. The series was directed by Yuji Mutoh (Green Green, Crayon Shin-chan), and features character designs by Atsuko Nakajima (Ranma ½, Getbackers). The show centers on Haruto Hojo, [...]
What Is It? Kamichu! is a 16-episode series from Brain’s Base. The show was directed by Koji Masunari, and featured a soundtrack by Yoshihiro Ike. The series revolves around middle schooler Yurie Hitotsubashi. She’s an average girl in most respects, as she goes about her life in a city on the island Onomichi. She spends [...]
What is it? Future GPX Cyber Formula is a 37-episode series by Sunrise, and directed by Mitsuo Fukuda. The series revolves around the high-stakes, high-risk world of auto racing in the distant future. In the future, racers rely on specialized AI systems, known as Cyber Systems, to navigate the tracks safely. Hayato Kazami is a [...]
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