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* Based on an erotic game by Mika wants her band to perform at the festival. However, her keyboard player quits and the mayor threatens to take their stage away! Will she be able to fix things before the festival starts?

* Based on a PlayStation game.

Whisked away to the land of Kyou, Akane learns that she is the Ryuujin no Miko, the Priestess of the Dragon God, 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.

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* Based on the seinen manga by Magazine Z.

In the 21st century, a new method to categorize a person as a gifted one is established. This can be done by measuring his/her special power called Aura. The Saikikku Academy is such a special education facility for gifted children. To be accepted you only need to be considered gifted.

Note: Psychic Academy was an online anime that was first shown on Lycos Japan.

Tsujimoto Natsumi are back, but not in Bokuto precinct Tokyo PD. This time they're rampaging and arresting the driver of a wreckless accident in the US.

A mysterious project, aimed at the destruction of Patlabor, progresses at the shores of Tokyo Bay. Detective Kusumi and Shinichiro go through a lot of trouble to investigate about the incident at Jounan. During that time, Shinichiro meets a university lecturer, Saeko. During their investigation, Kusumi and Shinichiro encounters "Monsters" at the reserves base who devours humans one after the other. Could these "Monsters" have anything to do with the assaults?

It was confirmed that some "Monster" scales were left behind but the situation has changed. The police and defense force were dragged in and before long, before Shinichiro knew what was going on, Saeko turns up. A shocking truth was being revealed. A self-defense force was manouevering things in the shadow.

As everything was getting more complicated, the "Monster" once again, lands on the shore of Tokyo Bay. For the sake of ending this sad war, Inguramu is started up.

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The creators of Deko Boko Friends, Maruyama Momoko and Kuwamoto Ryoutarou (m&k), have a fervent wish - they would like to see children grow into adults who live harmoniously with individuals representing a variety of backgrounds and personalities.

The twelve characters represent 12 types of personality traits. Each character is an amalgamation and condensation of traits found in a variety of people. The creators would like to see children develop tolerance and a broad-minded mental outlook that would enable them to accept each person they encounter. The concept uses the element of surprise to introduce this series of animated short stories. Each animated short focuses on one character and brings his or her strong personality trait to life.

A music video for the song by Konishiki that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

In the near future, personal computers take the form of attractive female androids, called Persocons.

Motosuwa Hideki is a poor student who failed his entrance exams to get into college. So, Hideki is forced to move to the city, get a job, and attend cram school in hopes of ing the next college entrance exam. He would of course also like to own a Persocon, but is way too poor to afford one.

One day, while returning home, he finds a Persocon in a trash heap. However, his new find does not seem to be like the others he has heard about. She does not seem to have an operating system at all, and only says "Chii". As Hideki learns more about his Persocon (aptly named Chii), he finds out that she is not of any known type, and is most likely some sort of home-made model. He also learns of an urban legend — the Chobits — Persocons with the ability to think for themselves, instead of just running complex programs...

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The day for the not so fortunate 15-year-old Rizel is part of a secret government experiment related to human genetics, an artificial human. And to top things off, the government decided to marry him to Rizel without his consent. Though his parents initially are also less than thrilled by having to feed another mouth on the family's low income, the government agents quickly assure them that all expenses will be paid.

And so, with the government and his parents to contend with, the dumbfounded Tomonori now has to live with a wife under one roof...

— written by foo2

In the year 2005, a computer virus called Pluto Kiss completely shuts down and restricts the global internet network. In 2007, after extensive rescinding of the network, an online network game (MMORPG) called The World is created and released.

Tsukasa suddenly awakens to find himself in The World, being able to feel, smell, touch, see and hear everything as if he was really there. He attempts to log out but fails to do so. Being unable to what has happened before he awoke, he wanders around aimlessly to find answers. While doing so, system s, the Scarlet Knights, suspect that he has been working with hackers, because of a tweaked cat-faced character he had been seen with. Tsukasa finds a magical item, that grants him the power to use the fearful Guardian that will protect him from any harm. To Tsukasa's dismay it turns out that this guardian can not only easily defeat player characters in the game, but actually badly hurt players in the real world.

On his search for truth, Tsukasa encounters the friendly and ive Subaru, leader of the Scarlet Knights. When a mythical item called the Key of the Twilight turns out to be less of a myth, Tsukasa, questions whom he can really trust, and what the power to overcome The World's system limitations actually entails...

Haruka, they compete under the name of Team Akira. However, Team Akira faces opposition from not only their competition, but a robot named Ginzan who is under the control of the evil Professor Maelstrom.

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* Based on shoujo manga with the same title by Tanemura Arina.

The story focuses on 12-year-old Mitsuki who loves to sing and wants to become a singer. However she has a tumor on her throat, which might only be cured at the cost of her voice. Her time is running out because she has only one year before the cancer kills her.

In order to realize her dream to become a singer, she is transformed into a 16-year-old girl with the help of two Shinigami (god of death from Japanese mythology) and takes a singing audition. Of course, she es the audition and starts singing. But her time is running out as she only has one year left before she can't sing anymore...

Kaede is a fine and bright girl in first year going into second year of middle school. One day she wondered into a fancy shop because she was attracted to a cute mug. The shopkeeper told her that the mug will grant her wish, so she wished to be in the same class as Yuuki who she has a crush on.

Apparently her wish is granted, and she is in the same class as Yuuki on the next day, her first day in second year. So, she went back to the mysterious shop and bought the cute mug. And when she says her wish, Mirumo, a little blonde fairy, appeared before her.

Actually, Mirumo is running away from his parents because they forced him to marry Ririmu and he got into human world by accident. Living with Kaede should be good for Mirumo. But Mirumo is a selfish fairy and he refused to grant any Kaede's wishes. However, being a selfish fairy doesn't meant he won't accept any bribe, especially chocolate..

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5 children receive strange messages on their cell phones that lead them to a train that takes them to the Digital World; a strange world filled with bizzare creatures called Digimon. These children have been sent there to stop an evil Digimon named Cherubimon from completely annihilating the planet of all its inhabitants. In order to accomplish this, the 5 children must locate their spirits, which will evolve them into the Legendary Warrior Digimon. Unfortunately for them Cherubimon has ordered his servants to stop the kids from finishing the mission; eventually the children will have to fight Cherubimon's forces in order to save the planet.

With five new kids and an exciting new mission in the Digi-World, Digimon Frontier brings back all the great action and adventure of the last three seasons. Takuya, Kouji, Zoe, J.P. and Tommy meet each other in a train that takes them to the Digi-World where a war against evil is being fought. The Angel digimon, Cherubimon, one of The three angels sent to save the World from the power-hungry Lucemon, has turned to the dark side and the entire Digi-World is in peril. To fight this great battle, the five chosen ones must become digimon. Something that no digidestined has done before.

Source: ANN

Amatsuka Megumi, an attractive tomboy, actually used to be a boy — that was six years ago at the age of nine...

Back then Megumi encountered a demon who offers to grant one wish. Without hesitation Megumi wishes for:

"I want to be number one in the world. A real man! A man inside a man, please!"

The wish is instantly granted, but the demon misunderstands, instead of becoming more manly, Megumi is turned into a girl. The demon cannot undo the wish, though, pointing out that the wish will only last for ten years. Enraged Megumi throws the book and the demon into the river. From then on no one other than Miki re that Megumi was ever anything other than a girl. Megumi has been searching for the magic book and the old man ever since, in the hopes of changing back.

Now in high school, adored by every boy and ired by most girls in class, Megumi still has a hard time coping with his feminine side, much to Miki's exasperation, who has been trying to coach Megumi to become more lady-like. Megumi may well have to accept his fate of living in a woman's body... or does she?

— written by foo2

The monkeys are up to no good again, but this time they're on the "heroes" side. Performing no good magic shows, cloning themselves with a ninja Jutsu and filling UFO catchers with themselves are just a few of the tricks they're pulling, while at the same time trying to adapt themselves to the human lifestyle.

Nakajima Youko is class president and an honour student. At home, she is a good daughter, always obedient to her parents. She pleases everyone around her to the extent of ignoring herself due to her lack of confidence. She has nightmares daily and a unique hair colour that cause some friction at home and suspicion at school.

On a day like any other at school, a strange man named Keiki appears before her. He kneels and swears allegiance to her, promising to protect her and never leave her side. Thereafter they are pursued and attacked by demon-like beasts. In this mix enters two of her classmates who unfortunately happen to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. To escape the onslaught, Keiki transports them to his world. Unfortunately during the journey they are ambushed and end up separated from one another.

Now they have to learn how to survive in a new land, one with magic, swords, demon-like beasts and immortals.

This anime is based on text novels written by Ono Fuyumi. It features a complex fantasy world with a rich mythology behind it. The series tells us not only Nakajima Youko's story, but also stories about other people who came to live in this world.

Outrageous misadventures of an almost normal family with a housewife, her husband, and their two kids Yuzuhiko and Mikan. Wacky humour about this weird family's daily life.

Conan is invited to a party with many other guests, to test a new virtual game system, when a murder mystery occurs. Now Conan must dive into the game system to figure out who the murderer is, with the help of the famous fictional character Sherlock Holmes. The lives of 49 other kids also testing the game are in his hands.

Source: ANN

A hundred years in the future people no longer drive and instead "ride" computer-controlled electrically powered AI cars that automatically take you where you want to go. However, one AI car mysteriously starts to run amok. Now it is up to the main drivers of the eX-Driver organization, eX-Driver the Movie.

* Based on the PlayStation game by Polygon Magic, published by Enterbrain.

A murderous super-computer named Dorothy controls a post-apocalyptic Earth in 2516, and now it has created artificial beings called Galerians bent on destroying the human race. Only Rion Steiner, a vulnerable teenager with incredible powers, stands a chance of saving the world from the newest, most terrifying technological menace.

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Note: Originally released as three episodes on separate DVDs, it received a director's cut edition on 21.02.2003, that combined the three episodes into a single feature, this was also the version licensed in North America.

Wild 7 - Another is the latest work of Mikiya Mochizuki which tells a tale about Team Wild who is set to rescue the hostages in Double C, a cruiser occupied by a gang of terrorists.

This fictional story took place in Europe around 1943. At that time Nazi secretly plotted a plan called Urda. Two agents, Janet and Erna received a task to investigate and prevent the completion of the secret plan.

* Based on a popular manga under the same title published on weekly Higuchi Daisuke. It was made into anime to celebrate 2002 FIFA World Cup which was co-hosted by Japan and Korea.

The story focuses on Kazamatsuri Shou, one of the best junior high school soccer player. The theme of the anime is youth, friendship, a hero who try hard without giving up his dream to be the best soccer player and his team mates.

There are 30 seconds of soccer mini lesson on every episode to introduce the foundation of soccers such as how to kick...

Note: To celebrate the anime's 15th anniversary, a voice remake version of the anime started airing from 17.12.2016 along with new opening and ending songs, there was no change in animation.

Initial D Battle Stage (special) will summarize all street races from the two TV series and movie and add one new race in the middle of it.

Rather than simply using clips from the TV series, the new special will entirely re-animate all of the original CG car and background footage with new state-of-the-art computer graphics rendering. The special will also feature entirely new Super Eurobeat music and guest commentary from legendary "drift racer" Tsuchiya Keiichi.

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* Based on the PS2 game Generation of Chaos Next, and not directly related to the OVAs based on the game's prequel and sequel.

Ellile is a knight-in-training in the Kingdom of Fredbarn in the Neverland World. He and Princess Roji are secretly in love, and plan to marry. Lifile, the head of the knights, finds out, and tells Ellile that he's not strong enough to protect Roji, let alone the Kingdom. Ellile becomes frustrated, and comtemplates what to do... During the OVA, there are a few animated shorts dealing with a fourth character, Poro, her robot friend, and the GOC Next cast.

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In this new 14 minutes short story, released more than 15 years after the finale of the popular Mahou no Star Magical Emi franchise, a new life was born into the Kazuki family. How did her baby brother change the family's life and what are Mai's feelings about him. At the end of an eventful day for the siblings and Shou, another concert is waiting for Emi.

Note: This original video was included as an extra on the first DVD-Box to the original Mahou no Star Magical Emi series issued in 2002 and marks the return of director Umitani Toshihisa.

* Based on the Nakoruru: Ano Hito kara no Okurimono ADV game, using Nakoruru as the main heroine. Nakoruru is a popular Ainu girl from SNK's Samurai Spirits fighting game and considered one of the most recognised characters and "mascot" of the series.

Nakoruru, finally returned to her home Kamuikotan after a long, fierce battle, receives a warm welcome from dear friends and the village children. Her spirit is uplifted by her reunion with companions Manari and Yantamuu. But as the trauma of battle falls away, Rela appears and challenges Nakoruru and the shadow of misfortune creeps closer...

Note: Originally intended to be a full 13 episode OVA series, this was cut down to 2 episodes due to limited funding. After the 1st episode was released however, the production of 2nd episode was cancelled, leaving this with only one episode.

* The theatrical anime film is a full digital (3-D) action/horror film based on a manga by Tamaki Hisao.

Set in the year 2088, it depicts a dark future in which humans have been transformed into the "Guilstein," creatures with no human souls in them...