The First Step - Champion Road

As the new Champion, Ippo must protect his title against some of the best boxers available.

Makunouchi Ippo is the new Featherweight champion of Japan and is now ready for his first title defense. His opponent, the former Jr. Featherweight champion and a medical student, Sanada Kazuki. In addition to this feud, Sanada is being coached by Kamogawa's former rival, Hama Dankichi. What makes things worse is that Sanada works at the same hospital where Kumi is a nurse at and everybody at the hospital wants Sanada to win. Not only does Ippo have to defend his title, he has to reclaim his love.

(Source: ANN)

The First Step - Champion Road Genres: Comedy, Sports

The First Step - Champion Road Synonyms:

The First Step - Champion Road Studios: Madhouse Studios, Geneon Universal Entertainment,

Fighting Spirit

Makunouchi Ippo has been bullied his entire life. Constantly running errands and being beaten up by his classmates, Ippo has always dreamed of changing himself, but never has the passion to act upon it. One day, in the midst of yet another bullying, Ippo is saved by Takamura Mamoru, who happens to be a boxer. Ippo faints from his injuries and is brought to the Kamogawa boxing gym to recover. As he regains consciousness, he is awed and amazed at his new surroundings in the gym, though lacks confidence to attempt anything. Takamura places a photo of Ippo's classmate on a punching bag and forces him to punch it. It is only then that Ippo feels something stir inside him and eventually asks Takamura to train him in boxing. Thinking that Ippo does not have what it takes, Takamura gives him a task deemed impossible and gives him a one week time limit. With a sudden desire to get stronger, for himself and his hard working mother, Ippo trains relentlessly to accomplish the task within the time limit. Thus Ippo's journey to the top of the boxing world begins.

Fighting Spirit Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sports

Fighting Spirit Synonyms: The First Step, Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting

Fighting Spirit Studios: Madhouse Studios, VAP, Geneon Universal Entertainment,

Happy☆Lesson: The Final

When Mitsuki learns that the highschool is going to destroy the old school building, she is saddened at the thought of so many memories being erased. Chitose and the rest of the moms spring into action to stop the demolition. During their efforts, Fumitsuki, Chitose, and Mitsuki finally realize their true feelings.

(Source: ANN)

Happy?Lesson: The Final Genres: Comedy, Romance

Happy?Lesson: The Final Synonyms:

Happy?Lesson: The Final Studios: KSS,

Happy☆Lesson: Advance

Hitotose Chitose is now living together with his 5 teachers as his mothers when a mysterious girl appears and becomes their neighbor which turns out that that person is Nagatsuki Kuron who wants Mu-chan to be her mother so another sibling rivalry ensues as to who would end up as Mu-chan's child.

(Source: ANN)

Happy?Lesson: Advance Genres: Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life

Happy?Lesson: Advance Synonyms:

Happy?Lesson: Advance Studios: KSS, Studio Jack,

Happy☆Lesson (TV)

Hitotose Chitose was always alone and untrusting of people but when 5 female teachers appear and started living together with him in his family's house as his mothers, things started to change and pick up, together with Hazuki-nee and Minazuki (his 2 sisters) everyday is a lesson.

(Source: ANN)

Happy?Lesson (TV) Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life

Happy?Lesson (TV) Synonyms:

Happy?Lesson (TV) Studios: KSS, ADV Films,

Happy☆Lesson

One guy. Five girls. One roof. It`s a recycled idea, but it never gets old. Happy Lesson is a kinetic take on an old genre.

Chitose shares his house with five ladies. One might think the continued attention of this many girls would be a good thing, but too much attention can prove to be painful. Did I mention they`re also instructors at his school (hence the title)? Not only is he the subject of their abuse at home, but at school as well. Even when things finally calm down at night, all the rooms are taken so Chitose must sleep on the couch.

(Source: AniDB)

Happy?Lesson Genres: Comedy, Romance

Happy?Lesson Synonyms: Happy Lesson OVA

Happy?Lesson Studios: KSS,

Sheep's Song

Kazuna's family has a history of suffering from a disease that creates an uncontrollable vampire-like thirst for blood. Knowing none of this, Kazuna was sent to live with the Eda couple as a child. As the sickness begins to show signs of being present within himself, he comes into contact with his older sister, Chizuna, who has been suffering from it since early childhood. Knowing that the sickness incurs a heavy weight upon those that suffer from it, Chizuna tries to ease her brother's burden, to help him learn to control his urges, but...

(Source: ANN)

Sheep's Song Genres: Drama, Horror

Sheep's Song Synonyms: Lament of the Lamb, Song Of Ram, Song of Sheep, Song of the Sheep

Sheep's Song Studios: Madhouse Studios, Group TAC,

Battle Vixens: Ikki Tousen

Seven schools are constantly 'at war' with each other, and the students within - both male and female - have become skilled fighters and constantly battle with rival schools. Their lives and fates are guided by strange jewels that contain the spirits and destinies of warriors from the Sangokushi period. One girl, Sonsaku Hakufu, has recently moved to Japan and is apparently destined to unite the schools as her counterpart united seven countries long ago. But, like all heroes, there is a darker side to her fate, and as always there is a constant struggle by those around her to break the chains of their own destinies and make their own lives.

(Source: ANN)

Battle Vixens: Ikki Tousen Genres: Ecchi

Battle Vixens: Ikki Tousen Synonyms: Ikki Tousen, Ikki-Tosen: Legendary Fighter

Battle Vixens: Ikki Tousen Studios: J.C. Staff, Geneon Universal Entertainment, Genco, FUNimation Entertainment, Cosmic Ray, Eye Move, Bushiroad Inc.,

Voices of a Distant Star

Hoshi no Koe, using full 2D and 3D digital animation, is a story of a long distance love and mail messages between a boy and girl. Set in 2046 after the discovery of the ruins of an alien civilization on Mars, man has been able to make leaps in technology and is planning to send an expedition into space in the next year. Nagamine Mikako and Terao Noboru are junior high school students. However, while Noboru will be entering senior high next winter, Mikako is selected to join the space expedition.

(Source: AniDB)

Voices of a Distant Star Genres: Drama, Mecha, Romance, Sci-Fi

Voices of a Distant Star Synonyms:

Voices of a Distant Star Studios: ADV Films, CoMix Wave,

Jungle wa Itsumo Hare nochi Guu Final

Haré's family receives a video letter from Weda's home in the city. Witnessing how sad and lonely Weda's mother and Bel are without her, Weda decides to take Haré and Guu back to the city for a while. After Haré complains about being bored and lonely without his friends in the jungle (as part of his plot to persuade his mother to take him back), Weda decides to send him to a private school in the city, where he instanly falls in love with a pretty girl named Rita. But, of course, Guu wants part of the action too.

(Source: ANN)

Jungle wa Itsumo Hare nochi Guu Final Genres: Comedy

Jungle wa Itsumo Hare nochi Guu Final Synonyms: Jungle wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu Final, Har�+Guu Final, Hare+Guu Final

Jungle wa Itsumo Hare nochi Guu Final Studios: Bandai Visual, Shin-Ei Animation,

Haré+Guu Deluxe

After the events in the city, Haré and family come back to the Jungle. But it is never calm for Haré as he first must deal with an unstable substitute teacher, then with some big news: Weda is pregnant. The answer to how and who will change his family forever. Poor Haré, now has to deal with a father in addition to his drunk mother and Guu, and soon a sibling too.

(Source: ANN)

Har�+Guu Deluxe Genres: Comedy

Har�+Guu Deluxe Synonyms: Jungle wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu Deluxe, Hare+Guu Deluxe

Har�+Guu Deluxe Studios: Bandai Visual, FUNimation Entertainment, Shin-Ei Animation,

Haré+Guu

Haré was a happy boy living out his days in the jungle with his mother, but then one day Guu showed up and became a member of their household. Throughout the series he faces many hardships as he tries to keep Guu out of trouble in the jungle.

(Source: ANN)

Har�+Guu Genres: Comedy

Har�+Guu Synonyms: Jungle wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu, Hare+Guu

Har�+Guu Studios: Bandai Visual, FUNimation Entertainment, Shin-Ei Animation,

Madlax

In the country of Gazth-Sonika, civil war rages. There, a mercenary called Madlax plies her trade, with almost supernatural skill. In the seemingly peaceful country of Nafrece, Margaret Burton lives a tranquil life. As separate as their lives may seem, the two are connected by ties of mystery, and by a holy book that is also sought by the shadowy organisation, Anfan. As Margaret and Madlax follow the path of their destiny, they come ever closer to uncovering the truth - with no guarantee that it is a truth they can bear to learn.

(Source: ANN)

Madlax Genres: Drama, Mystery, Supernatural

Madlax Synonyms:

Madlax Studios: Bee Train, ADV Films, Victor Entertainment,

King From Now On!

Yuri Shibuya was living a pretty normal life. That changed the day he was dunked into a toilet after an attempt to save a classmate from a gang of bullies. Instead of just getting a good soaking, he's pulled in. The next thing he knows, he's in a world that vaguely resembles medieval Europe. If that's not odd enough, he's told that he is to be the next Maoh, just because he has black hair and black eyes. The Maoh is the King of the Mazoku, who are coexisting not-so-peacefully with the humans in this world. Much to his subjects' dismay, he's totally different from the rulers they're accustomed to. He's kind, considerate, a believer in justice, and not willing to use violence to solve conflicts. Not exactly someone they want running a country on the very brink of war. Now, Yuri has to deal with trying to become a good Maoh, while at the same time attempting to adapt to this lands' customs and culture, all in a world where the tension between the humans and Mazoku is reaching its peak.

(Source: ANN)

King From Now On! Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

King From Now On! Synonyms: Kyo Kara Maoh!, God? Save Our King, Maruma

King From Now On! Studios: Studio Deen, NHK,

Zatch Bell!

Takamine Kiyomaro, a depressed don't-care-about-the-world guy, was suddenly given a little demon named Gash Bell to take care of. Little does he know that Gash is embroiled into an intense fight to see who is the ruler of the demon world. All of the demons have to pick a master on Earth and duke it out with other demons until one survives. Needless to say, Kiyomaro becomes Gash's master, and through their many battles, Kiyomaro learns the importance of friendship and courage.

Zatch Bell! Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Supernatural

Zatch Bell! Synonyms:

Zatch Bell! Studios: Toei Animation, Viz Media, Yomiko Advertising, Fuji TV,

InuYasha

Higurashi Kagome, after being pulled down a well by a demon, finds herself in Feudal Japan, where she learns that a powerful jewel has been reborn inside her body. After the jewel shatters in an attempt to retrieve it from one of the many demons who was after its power, Kagome must join forces with the half-demon Inu Yasha (also after the jewel's power) to track down the shards of the jewel before its power falls into the wrong hands.

(Source: ANN)

InuYasha Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

InuYasha Synonyms: Inu Yasha

InuYasha Studios: Kyoto Animation, Sunrise, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, Viz Media,

Strawberry 100%

One day, Manaka Junpei walks to the roof of his school and encounters a beautiful girl falling down from above him and accidentally exposing her strawberry panties. The embarrassed girl runs away before Junpei can find out whom she is. He wishes to become a filmmaker, and this whole experienced seemed like it would make the perfect scene in a movie. And so he goes on a search for the girl with the strawberry panties in order to reenact it all on film. But he will soon discover that finding that one girl will not be that easy...

(Source: ANN)

Strawberry 100% Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Romance

Strawberry 100% Synonyms:

Strawberry 100% Studios: Madhouse Studios,

Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time – A Tale of the Eight Guardians

Akane Motomiya and her friends Tenma and Shimon are pulled by a demon into another world, where Akane becomes the Priestess of the Dragon God. The people of this world tell her that she is the only one who can stop the demons from taking over; meanwhile, the demons want to use her power for their own ends. Luckily, Akane has the Hachiyou, eight men with powers of their own who are sworn to protect the Dragon Priestess.

(Source: ANN)

Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time ? A Tale of the Eight Guardians Genres: Drama, Fantasy

Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time ? A Tale of the Eight Guardians Synonyms: HaruToki, Haruka 8, Haruka naru Toki no Naka de TV, Harukanaru Toki no Nakade - Hachiyosho -

Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time ? A Tale of the Eight Guardians Studios: Yumeta Company,

Rave Master

Haru Glory is a boy who lives with his sister, Cattleya, in Garage Island. After fishing out a.... thing called Plue, he meets Shiba who entrusted him with Rave Stone or more known as Holy Bring. From there on, he embarks on a quest leaving his sister at Garage Island like his father who went to find Rave 15 years ago. He meets Elie, a girl who loves to gamble but has lost her memory. They met up with Musica at Punk Street. They have to eliminate Demon Card using Rave and is helped by Elie's uncontrollable Ethelion and Musica's ability of controlling silver as a Silver-Claimer. Unfortunately, they had to collect 4 more Raves in order to eliminate the mother of all dark brings, Sinclair. Together, they find out their past including Haru and Musica who both do not know their parents very well. They also find out the connection between Ethelion and Rave.

(Source: ANN)

Rave Master Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Rave Master Synonyms:

Rave Master Studios: Studio Deen, TBS, Kodansha, TOKYOPOP,

Great Teacher Onizuka

Onizuka is a reformed biker gang leader who has his sights set on an honorable new ambition: to become the world's greatest teacher... for the purpose of meeting sexy high school girls. Okay, so he's mostly reformed.

However, strict administrators and a class of ruthless delinquents stand between Onizuka and his goal and they will use any means, however illegal or low, to drive the new teacher away. Perfect, because Onizuka's methods won't be found in any teaching manual; he cares about the difference between legal and illegal activities about as much as he cares for the age difference between himself and a high school girl.

So get ready for math that doesn't add up, language you'd be slapped for using, and biology that would make a grown man blush... unless of course, you're the Great Teacher Onizuka.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Great Teacher Onizuka Genres: Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life

Great Teacher Onizuka Synonyms: GTO - The Animation

Great Teacher Onizuka Studios: Studio Pierrot, Discotek, TOKYOPOP,

Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple

Young Mabel West is the daughter of mystery writer Raymond West, who wants her to lead a normal life. Rebelling against this, Mabel wants to be a great detective, and sets out for London to become assistant to none other than Hercule Poirot, the great Belgian detective who resides there. She finally wins the reluctant approval of her father, and embarks on an exciting life of mystery and suspense - his only demand being that she occasionally spend some time with her great-aunt, Jane Marple, in the small village of St. Mary Mead.

Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple Genres: Mystery

Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple Synonyms:

Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple Studios: Oriental Light and Magic,

Gravitation

All Shuichi ever dreamed about was following in the footsteps of his pop idol, Ryuichi Sakuma and the band Nittle Grasper. Together with his best friend Hiro, Shuichi's formed a band called Bad Luck and they've even managed to get signed to a major recording label! Unfortunately, the studio deadlines are looming and Shuichi still hasn't finished the lyrics for any of the songs. What he needs is a little inspiration... but he's been running a little low in that department lately. While Hiro recommends finding a girlfriend, fate has other things in store for him...

Walking through the park late one night, Shuichi's latest lyrics flutter away and land at the feet of a stunning stranger that takes his breath away. Unfortunately, that mysterious stranger happens to be the famous novelist Eiri Yuki, who completely crushes the young singer by telling him he has "zero talent". Now, Shuichi's so annoyed that he's managed to finish his song just so he can find and confront Yuki once again. But, are his actions really motivated by anger, or has he actually fallen in love?

(Source: RightStuf)

Gravitation Genres: Comedy, Music, Romance

Gravitation Synonyms:

Gravitation Studios: Aniplex, Studio Deen, Production Reed, The Right Stuf International,

Gokusen

Kumiko "Yankumi" Yamaguchi enters Shirokin Gakuen Private School to become a math teacher. She's assigned as the homeroom teacher for class 2-4, populated by a gang of delinquents. At first, the class tries everything to rattle her cage, but to no avail. In a short period of time, Yankumi gains the respect of the class. But what the school doesn't know is that she's the heir to the Oedo Group, a powerful Yakuza clan. So while Yankumi struggles to excel in her career as a teacher, she must also keep her Yakuza background a secret.

(Source: ANN)

Gokusen Genres: Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life

Gokusen Synonyms:

Gokusen Studios: Madhouse Studios, VAP, Media Blasters, NYAV Post, Studio Jack,

Girls Bravo: First Season

Small for his age, Yukinari has been bullied and abused by girls all his life. Now in high school, he has developed a rare condition: whenever girls touch him, or even come close, he breaks out in hives. Imagine his surprise, when he is suddenly transported to the city of Seiren on a mystic world invisibly orbiting the Earth, and populated with vast numbers of women and very few men. Fortunately, he has a new friend, Miharu-chan, whose touch inexplicably doesn't affect him.

(Source: ANN)

Girls Bravo: First Season Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Romance

Girls Bravo: First Season Synonyms:

Girls Bravo: First Season Studios: Geneon Universal Entertainment, AIC Spirits, FUNimation Entertainment, Lantis, Kadokawa Shoten, Fuji TV, Studio Jack,

Genshiken

Sasahara Kanji is a college freshman who decides to join a student society to share his hidden thoughts on manga, anime and gaming.

When he first visited Genshiken, short for "Gendai Shikaku Bunka Kenkyuu Kai" (Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture), his groundless pride was destroyed by the plotting of Madarame, a sophomore student in Genshiken, but he still couldn't admit that he is an otaku.

However, as he participates in society activities such as visiting dojin (private publishing) shops and anime festivals, and hangs out with other society members Kosaka (a hardcore otaku despite his extreme eccentricities and good looks), Kosaka's girlfriend Kasuga Saki (who isn't really an otaku), Ohno (a cosplayer) and the others, he opens his mind and resolves that he will make his way into the otaku world. With their help, Sasahara slowly adjusts to otaku life in Genshiken.

(Source: AnimeNfo)

Genshiken Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life

Genshiken Synonyms: The Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture

Genshiken Studios: Genco, Lantis, Kids Station, Media Blasters, Palm Studio, Toshiba Entertainment,

Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo

Gankutsuou is an anime loosely based on the novel The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. It tells the story of Albert Morcerf, a young aristocrat who happens to befriend a wealthy nobleman, The Count of Monte Cristo, through a series of bizarre events. Fascinated by the Count's charm, Albert invites him to meet his friends and family, all of whom happen to be part of the upper class society of Paris, France. Unfortunately, little does Albert realize that the Count has ulterior motives in mind.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Supernatural, Thriller

Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo Synonyms:

Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo Studios: Gonzo, Geneon Universal Entertainment, GDH, FUNimation Entertainment, Media Factory,

Flame of Recca

Recca Hanabishi is a ninja, but is nearly killed in an accident. However, a girl named Yanagi heals him with her powers. Later, the two are tracked down by a woman who attacks them. She tells Recca to ignite his flame, but he is clueless. Just as she hurts Yanagi, Recca releases a powerful flame upon the woman. She is excited to see this. It turns out that Recca was a baby, from the Hokage Clan of the past, that was sent to the future in order to escape death. Now, Recca is the leader of the new Hokage Clan who must stop his half brother, Kurei, from kidnapping Yanagi.

(Source: AniDB)

Flame of Recca Genres: Action, Adventure

Flame of Recca Synonyms: Recca no Honoo

Flame of Recca Studios: Studio Pierrot, Viz Media,

Eureka Seven

Renton Thurston is a 14-year-old boy who lived with his mechanic grandfather in a backwater town. Every day he dreamed of being with the mercenary "Light Finding Operation (LFO)" aircraft pilot group "Gekkostate" and riding "Trapar" particle waves ?a sport called "reffing"? with their charismatic leader Holland, especially when faced with his father's acclaimed past or his grandfather's desire to protect him. When a young girl named Eureka riding the original LFO, the "Nirvash typeZERO", asks his grandfather for a tune-up, she inadvertently brings the attention of the military to the garage; as a result, the garage is destroyed and Renton is forced to deliver a new type of interface ?the "Amita Drive"? to the Nirvash. After a heated fight in which the Nirvash destroys the military LFOs by unleashing an immense amount of power, Renton is invited into Gekkostate. However, he quickly realizes that behind the facade of a traveling group of mercenaries is a very bitter reality.

(Source: ANN)

Eureka Seven Genres: Adventure, Drama, Mecha, Romance, Sci-Fi

Eureka Seven Synonyms: Eureka Seven Psalms of Planets, Eureka 7

Eureka Seven Studios: Bones, Mainichi Broadcasting, Production Reed, Bandai Entertainment,

E's Otherwise

Kai, who has powers different from the rest, together with his sickly sister Hikaru was protected by an organization called ASHURUM. Scouted by Eiji, Kai was delegated to the ASHURUM special force AESES and undergo intensive training. Whenever he was free, Kai visited Hikaru at the hospital belongs to the organization, but Hikaru's condition never improved. So, one year later, with amazing growth from the intensive training, Kai decides to escape from the organization.

(Source: ANN)

E's Otherwise Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Supernatural

E's Otherwise Synonyms:

E's Otherwise Studios: Studio Pierrot, ADV Films,

Case Closed

Kudo Shinichi is a seventeen year-old high school detective whom people call the "Modern Sherlock Holmes." However, one night after a date with his childhood sweetheart, Ran, Shinichi witnessed an illegal trade and, caught off his guard, was knocked unconscious and fed a drug that was supposed to kill him... but he woke up and found himself shrunken to a seven year-old. In order to track down the men who did this to him, Shinichi hid his identity and lived with Ran, whose father happened to be a hopeless detective, and with that came a series of murders and mysteries that he must solve.

(Source: ANN)

Case Closed Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Mystery

Case Closed Synonyms: Meitantei Conan

Case Closed Studios: TMS Entertainment, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, FUNimation Entertainment, Animax, YTV, TMS-Kyokuchi,

Dan Doh!!

Dandoh was playing a baseball game with friends Yuka and Kohei and hits a wild fly ball which crashes into the principal's potted plants. Rather than getting mad, the principal admires Dandoh's swing and introduces him to the world of golf. It's now an adventure in golf as Dandoh is under the watchful eye of a former pro-golfer. They enter a tournament together and play for a shot at the national championships.

(Source: ANN)

Dan Doh!! Genres: Adventure, Sports

Dan Doh!! Synonyms:

Dan Doh!! Studios: Tokyo Kids, Horipro, Bandai Entertainment,

Daa! Daa! Daa!

Miyu is an 8th grade girl, whose parents have been hired by NASA. They take off to America leaving Miyu with Mr. Saionji. Later, Mr. Saionji decides to go on a 1 year long trip to India leaving Miyu alone with his son, Kanata. More complications rise when an Alien baby and his babysitter pet crashes/lands in their house. To make things worse, alien baby starts calling Miyu and Kanata Mom and Dad, also showing ESP power and floating around.

(Source: ANN)

Daa! Daa! Daa! Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi

Daa! Daa! Daa! Synonyms: Da!Da!Da!, UFO Baby

Daa! Daa! Daa! Studios: J.C. Staff,

Cardcaptor Sakura

One day, Kinomoto Sakura, a 4th grader stumbles upon the mysterious book of Clow. Upon opening it and reading the name of The Windy aloud, Sakura scatters the cards to the winds. Sakura is elected and appointed by Keroberos, Guardian of the Cards to capture the remaining cards. With her friend Tomoyo and rival Syaoran, Sakura begins an adventure that will forever change her.

Cardcaptor Sakura Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Romance

Cardcaptor Sakura Synonyms: CCS, Cardcaptors, Card Captor Sakura, Card Captors

Cardcaptor Sakura Studios: Madhouse Studios, Geneon Universal Entertainment, NHK, Kodansha, Sogo Vision, YTV, NHK Enterprises,

Shrine of the Morning Mist

Since childhood, Tadahiro Amatsu has two different-colored eyes - one brown and one light hazel. But because of a dark secret behind his left eye, he's become a target for the masked sorcerer Ayatara Miramune and his band of demons. To combat the demons appearing all over town, Yuzu Hieda, a priestess in training, recruits four other girls from her high school. Under the supervision of Yuzu's elder sister Kurako, the five young priestesses must undergo months of training to master their abilities.

(Source: ANN)

Shrine of the Morning Mist Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Shrine of the Morning Mist Synonyms: Maidens of Morning Mist, Priestesses of the Morning Mist

Shrine of the Morning Mist Studios: Starchild Records, Media Blasters, NYAV Post, TV Tokyo Music,

Air Master

A former gymnast, Aikawa Maki has turned her skills to a different way of life—street fighting. The only thing that truly makes her feel alive is violence. With amazing power and grace, she fights opponent after opponent, repeatedly demonstrating the gymnastic talent that earns her her nom de guerre, "Airmaster."

Air Master Genres: Adventure, Comedy

Air Master Synonyms:

Air Master Studios: Toei Animation, VAP,

Ninja Nonsense

Kaede is a normal school girl who was studying for her exams for school when suddenly she is interrupted by Shinobu, a girl who is a ninja-in-training, attempting to complete her exam. The problem is, in order for her to successfully complete her exam, she must steal one of Kaede's panties!

In Kaede's attempt to stop Shinobu from stealing her panties, an unexpected friendship is forged between the two. Kaede soon becomes engrossed in Shinobu's world, surrounded by partying ninjas and a yellow pac-man like thing by the name of Onsokumaru, who claims to be the master of all ninjas!

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Ninja Nonsense Genres: Comedy

Ninja Nonsense Synonyms: 2x2=Shinobuden, 2 X 2 = The Legend of Shinobu

Ninja Nonsense Studios: ufotable, The Right Stuf International, NYAV Post, Toshiba Entertainment, Happinet Pictures,

Hell Girl

Somewhere in the vast sea of the Internet, there's a website that can only be accessed at the stroke of midnight. Known as the Jigoku Tsushin, rumor has it that if you post a grudge there, the Jigoku Shoujo will appear and drag whoever torments you into the inferno. Very little is known about the girl - all we know for sure is that she lives with her equally enigmatic grandmother, that three magical straw dolls accompany and serve her, and that whenever a posting on the Jigoku Tsushin moves her, she becomes the Jigoku Shoujo.

Hell Girl Genres: Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural

Hell Girl Synonyms: Jigoku Shojo

Hell Girl Studios: Aniplex, Studio Deen, FUNimation Entertainment, SKY Perfect Well Think,

FLCL

Naota is a normal Japanese 6th grade boy (although a little cynical), but when his older brother leaves for America to play baseball, his brother leaves his homeless 17 year old girlfriend Mamimi behind. Mamimi is sending mixed signals and advances to Naota, and he doesn't know what to do about her. But to make matters worse, Naota's world is totally turned upside down when he is run over by a woman on a Vespa. During their first encounter, she hits him over the head with her bass guitar, which then causes a horn to grow out of his forehead. She calls herself "Haruko" and her presence changes Naota's life to even further insanity.

(Source: ANN)

FLCL Genres: Action, Comedy, Mecha, Sci-Fi

FLCL Synonyms: Fooly Cooly, Furi Kuri

FLCL Studios: Gainax, Production I.G, Starchild Records, FUNimation Entertainment, GANSIS,

Elfen Lied

The Diclonius, a mutated homosapien that is said to be selected by God and will eventually become the destruction of mankind, possess two horns on their heads and have a "sixth sense" which gives them telekinetic abilities. Due to this dangerous power, they have been captured and isolated in laboratories by the government. Lucy, a young and psychotic Diclonius, manages to break free of her confines and brutally murders most of the guards in the laboratory where she is being held, only to be shot in the head as she makes her escape. She survives, falling off a cliff into the ocean and manages to drift along to a beach where two teenagers, Kouta and Yuka, discover her. Having lost her memories, she was named after the only thing that she can now say, "Nyuu," and the two allow her to stay at Kouta's home. However, it appears that the psychotic side of Lucy is not dead just yet...

(Source: ANN - Revised)

Elfen Lied Genres: Action, Drama, Ecchi, Horror, Psychological, Romance

Elfen Lied Synonyms: Elfen Song, Elfic Song

Elfen Lied Studios: VAP, Arms, Genco, ADV Films, A Line,

Dragon Ball GT

Goku, the hero who destroyed the evil of Frieza, Cell, and Buu in DBZ, learns that an old foe, Emperor Pilaf from DB has captured the 7 magical Black Star Dragon Balls, which, at the cost of the planet the balls are on, can grant any wish. Pilaf wishes that Goku is a child, and Goku becomes a child. In order to save both the planet and restore Goku to adulthood, Goku must allign himself with Trunks and his granddaughter Pan to find all 7 Balls all over the universe. Over time, they encounter foes like Baby, Super 17, and the invincible Shadow Dragons.

Taking place 10 years after the final Dragonball Z story, Pilaf finally manages to get all 7 dragonballs and makes a wish. Unfortunately for Pilaf, he gets flustered by the presence of Goku and wishes for Goku to be a child again so that Pilaf could "teach him a lesson." Pilaf gets his wish, and Goku is off on an interstellar trip to gather the 7 "Black Star Dragonballs" that can reverse the wish and return him to adulthood.

(Source: ANN)

Dragon Ball GT Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Dragon Ball GT Synonyms: Dragonball GT

Dragon Ball GT Studios: Toei Animation, FUNimation Entertainment,

Dragon Ball

Bulma is a girl in search of the mystical dragonballs that when brought together grant any wish. In her search she bumps into the owner of one of these balls, a strange boy named Goku. The two then set off together, Bulma in search of the dragonballs and Goku on a quest to become stronger.

(Source: ANN)

Dragon Ball Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Dragon Ball Synonyms: Dragonball

Dragon Ball Studios: Toei Animation, FUNimation Entertainment, Fuji TV,

Mezzo DSA

Mikura, Kurokawa, and Harada are the 3 members of the Danger Service Agency (DSA). Mikura is the brawns of the group, Harada is the brains, and Kurokawa is just a bitter ex-cop that likes to think he's in charge. They'll take on any job as long as it involves lots of danger and, of course, money. If you want to live long enough to eat dinner, you better not cross them. Their biggest case, however, could prove to be finding out why someone wants Kurokawa assassinated.

(Source: ANN)

Mezzo DSA Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Mezzo DSA Synonyms: Mezzo Danger Service Agency, Mezzo Forte TV, Mezzo TV Danger Service Agency

Mezzo DSA Studios: Arms, ADV Films,

Mezzo Forte

Mikura, a member of a mercenary team, is asked to kidnap a baseball owner, Momokichi Momoi. The problem is that Momokichi is well connected with the mob and his daughter, Momomi, is a skilled shooter. Mikura and her team have to find a way to get the mission done and they might have a way.

(Source: ANN)

Note: There are two versions released in both Japan and the United states, one general release including all scenes as intended, and one version which has lost all sexual content.

Mezzo Forte Genres: Action, Comedy, Hentai, Sci-Fi

Mezzo Forte Synonyms:

Mezzo Forte Studios: Arms, Green Bunny, Media Blasters,

Mystery of the Necronomicon

While vacationing with his adopted daughter, Private Detective Susuki becomes trapped in a secluded ski resort with a few other vacationers after a storm closes the place down. All is well until one of the guests is found brutally murdered. Being the good investigator he is, Susuki gets to work to find the killer. While digging for the killer, Susuki uncovers a lot of dirt on the other guests and even finds out a thing or two about his own past. But, as Susuki struggles to find the killer, the other guests start to point the finger at him.

(Source: AniDB)

Mystery of the Necronomicon Genres: Hentai

Mystery of the Necronomicon Synonyms: Kuro no Danshou

Mystery of the Necronomicon Studios: Discovery,

Martian Successor Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness

Two years have passed since the end of the "Martian Successor Nadesico" . Akito and Yurika have dissapeared. The Jovians and the Earthlings have joined forces and Ruri is now captain of Nadesico B. As the popularity of Boson Jumping grows, a vast transportation network has been developed. Dubbed the Hisago Plan, this network of Chulip portals holds the answers to the mysteries behind Bose particles and their power. If those secrets should fall into the wrong hands, it could mean big trouble. And big trouble there is. A Martian splinter group has launched an offensive, leaving the United Forces befuddled and desperate. So much so, in fact, that the former crew of the Nadesico is called back to active duty for a special unsanctioned mission-to save us all. Does this menagerie of misfits have what it takes? Who will win the race for the Boson technology? And what the heck happened to Akito and Yurika?

Martian Successor Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Martian Successor Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness Synonyms: Nadesico Movie

Martian Successor Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness Studios: Xebec, ADV Films,

Martian Successor Nadesico

Akito doesn't want to fight. Despite a childhood spent on the anime Gekiganger 3, a Mecha show, he'd rather cook than pilot a Mecha. Fate intervenes when his home on Mars is destroyed, and he is transported instantly to the Earth, mysteriously. He has questions no one can answer fully, but follows a girl from a chance meeting in hopes to discover any. The girl, Yurika, is captain of the private battleship Nadesico, and in order to follow her, he enlists as their cook. Possessing the nanite implants that allow to control mechas, he's a handy backup pilot for the mechas of the Nadesico. He joins a crew bent on revenging Mars and composed of misfits, otakus, and ditzes. But in reality they are handpicked experts. They take their own private war back to Mars to face the harsh reality that life may not always be like a Giant Mecha Series.

(Source: ANN)

Martian Successor Nadesico Genres: Action, Comedy, Mecha, Romance, Sci-Fi

Martian Successor Nadesico Synonyms:

Martian Successor Nadesico Studios: Xebec, Starchild Records, ADV Films, Yomiko Advertising,

New Angel

Kousuke is a high school student. He just recently found out that his childhood friend Shizuka (whom he has a crush on) is now going to his high school. However, they haven't seen each other since they were five and much has changed. They don't like each other at first but they accept each other's differences and continue their friendship. They go on with their lives until small events start to escalate and they start to show affection for each other. In the meantime, Kousuke's good heart, lechery and luck lead him into the beds of various other young women, in his attempts to solve their problems.

(Source: ANN)

New Angel Genres: Comedy, Drama, Hentai, Romance

New Angel Synonyms:

New Angel Studios: Pink Pineapple, Studio Tulip, SoftCel Pictures,

Welcome to Pia Carrot! Sayaka's Love Story

High schoolers Sayaka Takai and Akihiko Kannazuki work together at a restaurant chain "Pia Carrot." Both are interested in each other, but before either could make a move Sayaka was temporarily rotated to the newly established branch at a beach resort. While waitress girls at this new location did their best to confront harassment, make new friends, and attract new customers by attending a beauty contest, Sayaka's feeling for Akihiko never stops and has become stronger and stronger.

(Source: ANN)

Welcome to Pia Carrot! Sayaka's Love Story Genres: Romance

Welcome to Pia Carrot! Sayaka's Love Story Synonyms: Pia Carrot e Youkoso!!: Sayaka no Koi Monogatari

Welcome to Pia Carrot! Sayaka's Love Story Studios: Bones, Geneon Universal Entertainment, I-move,

Pia Carrot 2 DX

Kouji wants to work part-time, so, when he saw a cute girl with the Pia Carrot uniform, he tried to get a job there. When he's on the way, he accidentaly bumped Azusa, and with some misunderstanding, they literally hate each other. What is the surprise of Kouji when he finds that she also got a job in the Pia Carrot, facing her daily. But with the time he will discover that 'hate' is not the appropiate word to describe his feelings...

(Source: ANN)

Pia Carrot 2 DX Genres: Comedy, Romance

Pia Carrot 2 DX Synonyms:

Pia Carrot 2 DX Studios:

Welcome To Pia Carrot 2

Yususke (from the first Pia Carrot series) returns as the manager with a whole new cast. So the new male lead is Koji.

Despite being late after an "accident," Koji manages to get the job as the Carrot`s waiter because he`s very persistant. Included within the set are Azusa (the female lead who hates Koji for his perversion), Ryoko (the manager who`s sweet on Koji by working him very hard), Aoi (the token alcoholic), Jun (the secret-hiding waitor), and Mina (Azusa`s cute little sister). Pia Carrot 2 is served up as a romantic comedy, with a side of hentai.

(Source: AniDB)

Welcome To Pia Carrot 2 Genres: Comedy, Drama, Hentai, Romance

Welcome To Pia Carrot 2 Synonyms: Pia Carrot e Youkoso!! 2

Welcome To Pia Carrot 2 Studios: Pink Pineapple,