Anime Like Digimon Data Squad

In Kiki's Delivery Service, thirteen-year-old witch Kiki embarks on a traditional one-year solo journey to a new town to complete her training and earn her full qualifications. Equipped with nothing but her broomstick and her black cat companion, Jiji, Kiki takes flight to face this challenge. Upon reaching the coastal city of Koriko, Kiki struggles to settle in until she meets Osono, who offers her lodging in exchange for assisting with deliveries for her small bakery. Seizing this opportunity, Kiki establishes her own delivery service, utilizing her magical abilities to assist the community. Through these adventures, Kiki develops a deeper sense of responsibility and discovers her role within the town, bringing joy and a sense of wonder to its residents along the way.

In her youth, Uta—a former member of the Red Hair Pirates and childhood friend of Monkey D. Luffy—dreamed of bringing a new era of freedom by sharing her music and joy throughout the world. When Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates arrive at Uta's highly anticipated live performance, they join many fans eager to witness the diva's exceptional talent. However, due to a painful incident in her past, Uta holds deep animosity towards pirates. Her reunion with Luffy becomes tense once she learns of his choice to embrace a life of piracy. Upon Luffy's refusal to give up his pirate ways, Uta uses her powers against the Straw Hats, trapping their minds in a dream realm from the concert's start, leaving their physical forms sleeping in reality. The Straw Hats now race against time to escape Uta's nightmare world before they are lost in it permanently.

In "Pokémon 3: The Movie," Mii Snowdon is left alone after her father vanishes while investigating the mysterious alphabet-shaped Pokémon called Unown. The only clue to his disappearance is a box containing strange tiles. When Mii plays with the tiles and wishes to see her father again, the Unown awaken and summon the legendary lion-like Pokémon Entei to act as her father. Satoshi heads to Greenfield with his Pokémon companion Pikachu to reunite with his friends Kasumi and Takeshi. Upon arrival, they find the town covered in crystal, a phenomenon caused by the Unown. It becomes their mission to defeat the Unown and restore Greenfield to normal. The stakes rise when Entei abducts Satoshi's mother. To uncover the reason for her abduction, Satoshi and his friends, along with their Pokémon, embark on a journey through the crystal-encased terrain to confront Entei and the Unown.

Takuya Kanbara, an ordinary city kid, receives a mysterious text telling him to board a train that will lead him to his destiny. Answering the call, he finds the train and is transported to the Digital World, which is under threat from the malevolent Cherubimon. Cherubimon and his minions are devouring the Digital World's Fractal Code to strengthen themselves, and if no one intervenes, the entire Digital World will be consumed. But all hope is not lost. Takuya and the other chosen children who boarded the train inherit the power of the Ten Legendary Warriors who saved the Digital World in the distant past, enabling them to transform into Digimon. Armed with these new abilities, they fight to recover the stolen Fractal Code and restore the shattered Digital World to its former glory.

In "Pokémon 4Ever," Serebii, a Legendary Pokémon with the power to move through time, finds itself hunted by an unnamed poacher who wants to capture it. Young Pokémon trainer Yukinari, who loves to sketch Pokémon, tries to help Serebii when they come across each other. While escaping the poacher, both Yukinari and Serebii disappear without a trace. Forty years later, aspiring trainer Satoshi sets out to find rare Pokémon in his region. After being brought to his village by a boat driver named White, Satoshi joins with his closest friends: Takeshi, a former Gym Leader now focused on becoming a top Pokémon breeder; Kasumi, a young girl working to master Water-type Pokémon; and Pikachu, Satoshi's first partner Pokémon. Meanwhile, Yukinari and Serebii suddenly appear in Satoshi's time and meet his group. The powerful Masked Lord Vicious, the top executive of Team Rocket, wants to capture Serebii. Using the Dark Ball, a special type of Poké Ball that corrupts any captured Pokémon and makes them stronger, Vicious turns innocent Pokémon into dangerous enemies, even making Serebii turn against them. Faced with this threat, Satoshi, Yukinari, and their allies must work together to stop Vicious and save Serebii, while also fixing their own destinies.

On the island of Altomare long ago, an elderly man and woman discovered two small children lying wounded on the shore. They took them in and cared for them, and the children soon recovered. Then monsters attacked the island, plunging it into chaos. Before the old couple's eyes, the children they had nurtured transformed into the Eon Pokémon, Latios and Latias. They called their family from the sky, who brought a stone containing the power to drive the monsters away. That gem became known as the "Soul Dew." Peace returned to the island. In the present day, however, a criminal duo—Zannâ and Rion—are hunting Latios and Latias to seize control of the Soul Dew. While taking a short break in Altomare, Satoshi befriends Latias and gets drawn into the struggle to save the island from being engulfed in destruction once more.

In the charming town of Alamos, the Space-Time Towers—century-old structures designed by architect Godey to play orchestral music—are home to the Alamos Town Contest Hall, where Hikari, Satoshi, and Takeshi are headed during their journey through Sinnoh. Local Alice and her Chimchar enthusiastically guide Satoshi and company around the town and its attractions. Their tour is interrupted when Alice's companion, Tonio, detects unusual dimensional anomalies sweeping through Alamos, all attributed to the sinister Pokémon, Darkrai. As these disturbances intensify, Dialga, the Temporal Pokémon, and Palkia, the Spatial Pokémon, engage in a conflict that traps the entire town in a separate dimension. Satoshi finds out that this catastrophe was foretold long ago, while Tonio uncovers a legacy left by his great-grandfather that may stop the battling legends. Will Satoshi and his team be able to use this last chance to save Alamos Town from disappearing between dimensions?

As the Millennium Comet returns to the sky after a long absence, it is believed that anyone who sees it will have their wish granted. Satoshi and his friends are excited to attend the Millennium Festival, where they witness a magic show by the Great Butler. Their curiosity grows when they notice a strange cocoon that Butler possesses, from which Masato hears a mysterious voice. Once Jirachi awakens, Masato forms a bond with the creature, though their time together is limited to the duration of the Millennium Comet's visibility. Determined to cherish every moment with his newfound friend, Masato faces challenges when the Great Butler reveals his malicious plan to use Jirachi to revive the legendary Pokémon, Groudon. With the threat of Groudon’s awakening looming, Masato, along with Satoshi, Haruka, and Takeshi, must prevent Butler from fulfilling his dark wish and save Jirachi from falling into his clutches.

Many millennia ago, a meteor from space threatened to destroy the world, but Arceus intervened to protect it. In the struggle, Arceus was gravely wounded, and Damos (ダモス) took care of it. As a token of gratitude, Arceus promised to make the barren land of Michīna rich and prosperous, and entrusted Damos with the Jewel of Life (命の宝玉). Arceus lent Damos sixteen pieces of its own body to create the Jewel, with the agreement that they would be returned on a designated day. But Arceus was betrayed when they were not brought back, and it vowed to judge humanity once it awakened. Countless millennia later, Satoshi, Hikari, and Takeshi arrive in the riverside town of Michīna (ミチーナ), surrounded by natural beauty. They decide to visit the ruins of Michīna, which stand atop a great rock formation, with a large and gorgeous lake at its shore. Captivated by the lake, Satoshi and his friends are suddenly caught off guard as waves begin to rise and a tornado of water wreaks havoc. From the ruins of Michīna runs out a descendant of Damos, a girl named Sheena. Seeing what is happening, she summons Dialga and cries, "Dialga, please!" Dialga manages to halt the tornado. Satoshi and his friends finally make it to the ruins, where Kevin and Sheena recount the ancient legend of Michīna. Moments after they finish the tale, Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina erupt into a fierce battle, and the ruins of Michīna are destroyed. Arceus awakens...

The Straw Hat Pirates encounter Olga, a girl who fled the vanished island of Alchemi. Alchemi was once famous for its metalworking and the creation of the immensely valuable Pure Gold, but the island disappeared two hundred years ago. Olga is now being chased by the Marines, who are interested in the Pure Gold. Gildo Tesoro, who controls the Navy headquarters and the black market, learns of Olga and hires the treasure hunter Mad Treasure to track her down. The Straw Hats team up with Olga to search for the Pure Gold, while she plans to use them and the treasure to make herself wealthy.

In the Johto region, Giovanni, the leader of Team Rocket, locates Mewtwo in a secluded area. While attempting to recapture Mewtwo, Ash and his friends are abducted by Domino, a new member of Team Rocket, as they rescue Pikachu from Jessie and James. The cloned Pokémon are also seized and used as bait to draw Mewtwo out. This sparks a clash between Mewtwo and Giovanni, with Mewtwo trying to understand its own purpose and the meaning of its existence alongside the other clones, questioning the value of their origins as scientific creations.

In the ancient Kingdom of the Vale, peace was broken when the king's sons clashed, each supported by a Legendary Pokémon—Reshiram and Zekrom. This conflict disrupted the Dragon Force, the kingdom's lifeblood. Only with the help of the Mythical Pokémon Victini was order restored, and the Dragon Force was later sealed away by the Sword of the Vale. However, any disturbance to this sword could reignite the chaos. Damon, a descendant of the Vale's displaced people, seeks to revive his ancestors' empire. By summoning the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom, he plans to remove the Sword of the Vale and seize the Dragon Force. Meanwhile, Satoshi and his companions arrive at Eindoak Town, located beneath the Sword of the Vale. They join forces with Victini, the Vale's protector, to stop Damon's scheme and prevent the catastrophe that struck the kingdom a thousand years ago from happening again.

In "Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice," Keldeo, a Mythical Pokémon, aims to become a member of the Swords of Justice, a group dedicated to aiding those in need. To earn his place, he must fully unleash the power of his horn and master the Sacred Sword technique, prompting him to challenge Kyurem, a Legendary Dragon dwelling in an old mine inside a frozen crater. Though initially confident, Keldeo soon realizes he is no match for this formidable opponent. Meanwhile, Satoshi and his companions are journeying through the Unova region when they encounter an injured Keldeo. At the same time, Kyurem begins wreaking havoc by draining energy from other Legendary Pokémon, creating an imbalance that endangers the entire region. With support from his new friends, Keldeo must overcome his shortcomings and confront Kyurem once more, this time with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.

In ancient times, the Kingdom of the Vale prospered until the ruler's sons fought each other, unleashing their legendary companions, Reshiram and Zekrom, which disrupted the Dragon Force that sustained their land. The mythical Pokémon, Victini, intervened to restore order by sealing the Dragon Force with the Sword of the Vale. However, disturbing the sword could trigger a catastrophic event once again. Damon, a descendant of the Vale's dispersed people, aims to revive his forefathers' kingdom by summoning Zekrom and seizing the Dragon Force. As Satoshi and his companions reach Eindoak Town at the base of the Sword, they encounter Damon's plan and team up with Victini, the protector of the Vale, to stop his plot and prevent the calamity that befell the kingdom a millennium ago.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Premium Collection is a compilation of four short OVAs, each with a brief runtime, bundled together on a single DVD. These four episodes have little to no ongoing storyline.

During a fierce storm, a goat named Mei takes refuge in an abandoned barn. Shortly after, a wolf known as Gabu also seeks shelter there. In the complete darkness, Mei and Gabu begin talking and quickly develop a strong friendship, talking for hours and promising to see each other again. The next day, when daylight exposes their true natures, Mei and Gabu face the harsh truth: they are natural enemies, one a prey animal and the other a predator. Still, they decide to uphold their bond and keep meeting secretly. As their connection deepens, their families eventually discover their hidden meetings, forcing Mei and Gabu to decide whether their friendship is worth the danger it brings.

Ani*Kuri15 is a collection of fifteen one-minute animated shorts made by different creators from Japan's animation industry. The name comes from "anime" and "creators." Season One Shinji Kimura (Studio 4°C; Art Director, Steamboy) – "Attack of Higashimachi Ni Chome"/"Attack of Higashimachi 2nd Borough" Shojiro Nishimi (Studio 4°C; Character Designer, Tekkonkinkreet) – "Uchujin Raikou Hiroshi no Baai"/"Invasion from Space – Hiroshi's Case" Akemi Hayashi (Gainax; Character Designer, Fruits Basket) – "Namida no Mukou"/"From the Other Side of the Tears" Osamu Kobayashi (Madhouse; Art/Mecha Design, Gungrave) – "Sancha Blues"/"The Aromatic Tea Blues" Yasufumi Soejima (Gonzo; 3D/CG Director, Last Exile) – "Hyotoko"/"Blaze Man" Season Two Atsushi Takeuchi (Production I.G; Mecha Design, Ghost in the Shell) – "Wandaba Kiss" Mamoru Oshii (Production I.G; Director, Ghost in the Shell) – "Project Mermaid" Kazuto Nakazawa (Studio 4°C; First Unit Director, Kill Bill Chapter 3: The Origin of O-Ren from Kill Bill: Volume 1) – "yurururu" ~Nichijou Hen~ Ranji Murata (Gonzo; Character Design, Blue Submarine No. 6) and Tatsuya Yabuta (Gonzo; Story Design, Final Fantasy VII) – "Gyrosopter" Tobira Oda (Original Manga, Danchi Tomoo) and Yasuyuki Shimizu (Key Animation, Naruto movies) (Studio 4°C) – "Supaatsu Taisa"/"Colonel Sports" Season Three Michael Arias (Studio 4°C; Director, Tekkonkinkreet) – "Okkakekko" Makoto Shinkai (Comix Wave Film; Director, The Place Promised in Our Early Days) – "Neko no Shuukai"/"A Gathering of Cats" Shoji Kawamori (Satelight; Director, The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?) – "Project Omega" Mahiro Maeda (Gonzo; Director, Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo) – "Onmitsu Hime"/"Princess Onmitsu" Satoshi Kon (Madhouse; Director, Paprika) – "Ohayou"/"Good Morning"

In "Digimon Frontier: Island of Lost Digimon," the five DigiDestined discover an ancient island home to two feuding Digimon groups: the Beast types and the Human types. Their outlook changes upon witnessing a young Beast Digimon and a Humanoid Digimon forging a friendship, which inspires them to intervene and bring an end to the long-standing conflict between the factions.

Kaede is a cheerful and energetic eighth grader, but when it comes to boys, she is hopelessly shy. One day on her way home from school, she wanders into a mysterious shop and buys a colorful cocoa mug. At home, she casually peeks into the bottom of the mug and finds an engraved note that says, "If you read this message aloud while pouring hot cocoa into the mug, a love fairy ('muglox') will appear and grant your every wish." Though skeptical, Kaede follows the instructions and announces her wish to date Yuuki, the class heartthrob. Suddenly, the adorable blue Mirumo appears! But it quickly becomes clear that this cute little muglox would rather eat chocolate and cause mischief than help Kaede. Mirumo, it turns out, is prince of the muglox world. Horrified at the prospect of having to marry Rirumu, his princess bride-to-be, Mirumo has escaped from the muglox world. Hot on his trail, however, are Rirumu, Yashichi the bounty hunter, and a cast of hundreds of muglox ranging from good to bad to nutty. This gang of adorable troublemakers ensures that school life for Kaede and her friends will never be the same.

The year is 2012, a decade after the Digital World adventure. Daisuke Motomiya is now twenty years old, and he along with the other DigiDestined appear to be gradually evolving in both appearance and lifestyle. One day, a gigantic Digitama materializes in the sky above Tokyo Tower. Daisuke and the others encounter a mysterious young man named Lui Ohwada, who reveals that he is the very first DigiDestined in the world.

A girl named Ange gets summoned to a Sacred Land and is selected as the Legendary Etoile. Her mission is to rescue the newly-formed Cosmos of the Holy Beast, which has recently encountered a crisis. With the assistance of nine Guardians—each wielding one of the nine elements—she sets out on a journey to revive the dying land of the Holy Beast and to find her true self.

A decade after the great war ended, the kingdom of Wellber struggled to maintain peace, with the threat of conflict looming from its neighbor Sangatras. To prevent war, King Haidel of Wellber arranged for his daughter Princess Rita to marry Prince Guernia of Sangatras. But Rita stabbed her intended husband and fled. Enraged, King Ranbahnhof of Sangatras threatens to declare war unless Rita is captured and executed within fourteen days. To avert catastrophe, Rita decides to escape to the neutral nation of Greedom. Meanwhile, the female thief Tina infiltrates Castle Wellber in search of treasure and happens to witness Rita stabbing Guernia. Whether by chance or necessity, Tina learns that the "Wasp Man"—the sworn enemy who killed her parents—is in Greedom. Tina agrees to serve as Rita's bodyguard as they journey to Greedom. Carrying their fates and destinies, the two meet, depart, and set out on the road. What awaits them: war or peace, vengeance or death.

Alfred J. Kwak, a young duck from the Netherlands, loses his parents and siblings early in life. A mole takes him in and raises him. The story follows Alfred from the moment of his hatching through his entire life. Throughout his adventures, he strives to assist a wide variety of animals across the globe. The show aims to both entertain children and impart lessons about life, touching on significant historical events such as World War II.

In Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, the lives of Edward and Alphonse Elric are irrevocably altered when an alchemical attempt to resurrect their deceased mother backfires. By violating the taboo against human transmutation, the brothers pay a horrific price: Alphonse forfeits his entire physical form, while Edward sacrifices a limb to anchor his brother's soul to a suit of armor. Seeking refuge with their neighbor Pinako Rockbell and her granddaughter Winry, a talented mechanic who crafts automail—sophisticated robotic limbs—for Edward, the duo eventually embark on a perilous journey. Their goal is to restore their bodies through the legendary Philosopher's Stone, an artifact capable of bypassing the law of equivalent exchange. As Edward rises in prominence as a formidable alchemist and acquires the title "Fullmetal," their pursuit draws them into a sprawling conspiracy that threatens the very fate of their world.