Best Action Anime of 2007

After two and a half years of rigorous training away from Konohagakure, the Hidden Leaf Village, Naruto Uzumaki returns, driven by events that strengthened his resolve to grow stronger. Meanwhile, Akatsuki, the enigmatic group of elite rogue ninja, moves closer to executing their ambitious plot, one that could endanger the entire shinobi world. Although Naruto is older and ominous threats loom ahead, his personality remains largely unchanged—he is still boisterous and childish—but he now exudes greater confidence and an even stronger determination to defend his friends and his home. Whatever challenges come his way, Naruto will continue fighting for what he holds dear, even at the cost of his own body, as the saga of the boy who dreams of becoming Hokage unfolds.

A decade has passed since Heaven's Gate materialized in South America and Hell's Gate appeared in Japan, obscuring the once-familiar night sky with an oppressive celestial dome. The purpose of these Gates remains unknown; they are regions where the very laws of physics cease to function. Alongside the emergence of the Gates came the Contractors—individuals who trade their humanity for supernatural abilities. Within the Japanese city surrounding Hell's Gate, Section 4 Chief Misaki Kirihara clashes with an infamous Contractor known by the codename Hei. In the underworld, he is called the "Black Reaper." Hei and his associates carry out missions for the shadowy and ruthless Syndicate, while gradually uncovering the dark layers of a sinister plot that threatens the very existence of Contractors. From the mind of Tensai Okamura comes a sci-fi thriller that unfolds as a subtle exposé of a war where political alliances and justice hold no power—a conflict fought entirely in the shadows.

Set in Chicago during the early 1930s, the legendary transcontinental train Flying Pussyfoot embarks on a journey that will leave a trail of blood across the nation. Simultaneously, in New York, the ambitious scientist Szilard and his reluctant assistant Ennis search for missing bottles of the immortality elixir while mafia conflicts escalate. In 1711, aboard the Advena Avis, alchemists are about to discover the true cost of immortality. Based on the award-winning light novels, Baccano! weaves together seemingly unrelated events in time and place into a larger narrative involving alchemy, survival, and eternal life. The kindhearted aspiring thieves Isaac and Miria act as a nexus, connecting various characters with their own hidden agendas and creating lifelong bonds and consequences for everyone involved.

When a shape-shifting demon craving human flesh, called a "youma," appears in Raki's village, a solitary woman with silver eyes enters carrying only a sword on her back. She is a "Claymore"—a being created as half-human and half-youma, specifically to wipe out these monsters. After Raki loses his family, the Claymore saves his life, but he is then exiled from his village. With no place left to go, he tracks down the Claymore, known as Clare, and chooses to accompany her on her travels. As they move from settlement to settlement, slaying youma along the way, more details about Clare's organization and her fellow fighters become clear. With each village cleansed and every fiend destroyed, they draw nearer to the youma that Clare has sworn to avenge ever since she decided to become a Claymore.

Celebrated as heroes for protecting Tristain, Louise Françoise and her familiar Saito Hiraga face tremendous pressure to safeguard the Kingdom. Across the sea, Albion enjoys a fragile truce, but the newly crowned Queen Henrietta must navigate growing political turmoil and a shadowy villain scheming against her rule. Confronted by persistent threats, Louise and Saito are forced to work together once more. No longer weighed down by her old nickname "Louise the Zero," the young mage now wields Void magic powerful enough to destroy an entire village, yet mastering this ability remains a considerable challenge. As tensions mount, the ideal of selfless loyalty is put to the test, but Louise and Saito remain determined to fulfill their duty until the very end.

Kazuma Yagami, a master of Fuujutsu who can command the wind, returns to the prestigious Kannagi estate after being banished four years earlier for his inability to control fire and his defeat in a duel against his younger cousin, Ayano Kannagi. His reappearance creates immediate hostility, but matters worsen when several Kannagi family members are found dead, killed by means of Fuujutsu. The family, led by the fiery Ayano, immediately suspects Kazuma as the culprit. To clear his name and find the true killer, Kazuma must prove his innocence while reluctantly working alongside the family that holds him in contempt.

As a boy, Afro witnessed his father being slain by a swordsman named Justice. After killing Afro’s father, Justice discarded the Number Two headband and took the Number One for himself, seeking its godlike power. Years later, Afro now wears the Number Two headband, which grants him the right to challenge the Number One. He embarks on a quest to avenge his father, but the whole world is against him. Only the Number Two can fight the Number One, yet anyone can fight the Number Two. With countless foes hunting for his rank, Afro must fight through a relentless wave of enemies and obstacles to reach the Number One and achieve his revenge.

During Japan's Sengoku period, a young orphan named Kotarou and his dog Tobimaru survive by stealing from villagers. However, Kotarou finds himself hunted by assassins sent by China's Ming Dynasty for reasons unrelated to his petty thefts. The duo encounters Nanashi, a ronin sheltering in a small temple, just as Kotarou is attacked and Tobimaru is poisoned. Though the samurai saves the helpless pair from their pursuers, he sees no need to assist them further. However, when offered a gem as payment for bodyguard services, he reluctantly agrees to Kotarou's proposal—only until Tobimaru recovers and they reach their destination. As the three embark on a dangerous journey, it becomes clear that their path is fraught with peril, as the Ming Dynasty has dispatched a fearsome swordsman to capture Kotarou and fulfill a certain prophecy.

Patty Lowell, the missing heiress of a noble family, is found living in an orphanage and entrusted to Dante, the proprietor of the "Devil May Cry" shop. Acting on a request from J.D. Morrison, Dante reluctantly takes on the task of escorting the girl to her relatives. Although he considers the job mere babysitting and finds the ordinary nature of the work annoying, he begins the journey. Beneath his facade as a lazy idler lies a formidable demon slayer—a quality that becomes essential when supernatural beings start targeting Patty. As Dante uses his special skills to safeguard her, he unravels hidden truths behind the case, discovering that the circumstances are far more intricate than they first seemed.

Denizens from the Crimson Realm keep slipping into Misaki City, draining life energy from humans. To counter this threat, Flame Hazes are deployed to rescue people from having their existences erased. However, though protecting humans is a Flame Haze's mission, Shana—known as the "Flame-Haired Burning-Eyed Hunter"—appears to be directing her attention toward a single individual: Yuuji Sakai, a teenage boy caught in the conflict between Crimson Denizens and Flame Hazes without his consent. Ever since their first meeting, Shana has begun to see Yuuji as more than just a companion. In fact, Yuuji suspects that Shana may have confessed her emotions to him at one point, but her erratic temperament makes it hard for him to be certain. Still, their everyday life continues as usual, until a new transfer student appears at their school—someone who looks uncannily like a former foe. Yuuji and Shana cannot afford to tiptoe around their relationship; as their enemies within the Bal Masqué organization prepare their next move, the pair must remain vigilant while probing the mystery behind the treasured artifact inside Yuuji, the "Midnight Lost Child."

The life of diligent Hayate Ayasaki seems to embody Murphy's Law—everything that can go wrong inevitably does. After his parents rack up a debt exceeding 150 million yen and abandon him, they sell him to the yakuza, forcing Hayate to flee from a grim fate. On that same night, he encounters Nagi Sanzenin, a young girl, and attempts to kidnap her to settle his family's enormous debt. However, due to Hayate's compassionate personality and a series of misunderstandings, Nagi mistakes his actions for a love confession. After he rescues her from actual kidnappers, she hires him as her personal butler, revealing that she belongs to one of Japan's richest families. Though highly capable, Hayate is plagued by the worst possible luck. He immediately begins serving his employer while coping with the countless misfortunes that come his way. Whether managing a mansion, defending against dangerous enemies, or accidentally winning the affections of the women around him, Hayate finds himself overwhelmed in the butler comedy Hayate no Gotoku!

In the face of an impending calamitous drought, the Star Readers of the Shin Yogo Empire must find a way to prevent widespread hunger. Ancient legends tell of the first emperor and eight warriors who killed a water demon to avert a great drought and secure the land that would become Shin Yogo. Should a water demon appear again, its death could bring deliverance. But the water demon takes form inside the emperor's own son, Prince Chagum—by imperial decree, Chagum must be sacrificed to rescue the realm. Meanwhile, a mysterious spear-wielding bodyguard named Balsa arrives in Shin Yogo for her own business. After rescuing Chagum from a thinly disguised assassination attempt, she is charged by the prince's mother to shield him from the emperor and his pursuers. Tied to a sacred oath she made long ago, Balsa agrees. Seirei no Moribito follows Balsa as she undertakes her mission to protect Chagum, delving into the wonders of life, nature, family, and the connections that grow between strangers.

Michiru Kita has a unique ability: she can see a "ring of death" around people's necks, and the darker the ring, the closer they are to dying. One day, she notices that two classmates, Chika Akatsuki and Shito Tachibana, have rings that are completely black. When she tries to warn them, she discovers their secret—they are already dead, but they remain alive thanks to a contract with Zombie-Loan, a mysterious loan agency. However, nothing is free: the boys must hunt and eliminate zombies to repay their debt. Once they learn about Michiru's "Shinigami Eyes," they pull her into their dangerous world.

During the early Edo period, an era of peace, Lord Tokugawa Tadanaga organizes a martial tournament. Previously, combatants used wooden swords, but now they will wield real blades. In this contest, the one-armed Fujiki Gennosuke faces the blind Irako Seigen. Both are students of Iwamoto Kogan, renowned as Japan's supreme swordsman. Each seeks to be named his successor. But only one can emerge victorious. Thus commences a tale of linked destinies, strife, and peculiar fates.

One day, mysterious cards fell from the sky. They could summon powerful creatures from another dimension, and soon became the basis for a new game called Bakugan. The game quickly grew popular among children and teenagers, with top players competing in a worldwide ranking. At the same time, a war for control of Vestroia—the home dimension of Bakugan cards—rages on. The realm is thrown into chaos when the White Dragon Naga and his servants, the Doom Beings, invade. Dimensions begin to merge, and many Bakugan players slowly realize that their hobby is much more than a simple game. Danma Kuusou, a dedicated Bakugan player, aims to become the number one in the World Ranking. But during one of his battles, he receives a vision of a clash in Vestroia. The fight then shifts to Earth, where Danma obtains a talking, powerful fire Bakugan: Pyrus Dragonoid. Soon he is pulled into the conflict, and together with his team, the Bakugan Brawlers, must journey across dimensions to restore balance to a devastated world.

A malevolent presence lurks within the shadows of Tokyo. As a quiet high school senior, Tatsuma Hiyuu transfers to Magami Academy in Shinjuku. His enigmatic nature and exceptional martial arts prowess quickly win him the friendship of class delinquent Kyouichi Houraiji. Through a fateful challenge and strange coincidence, he also bonds with wrestling club member Yuuya Daigo, girls' archery club captain Komaki Sakurai, and Student Council President Aoi Misato. Their meeting coincides with a violent disturbance in the Ryumyaku, or Dragon Pulse, the flow of magical energy. This surge awakens latent supernatural abilities within the five teenagers. Hisui Kisaragi, the young heir to the Kisaragi Clan who runs his family’s antique shop, reveals their new powers and their sacred duty to defend Tokyo from Oni. The Magami students resolve to use these gifts to shield the city from dark forces. Fighting alongside Hisui, the five unlikely friends realize the threat extends beyond random malevolent creatures. The Ryumyaku was forcibly disrupted by an individual wielding the Dark Arts, who seeks to unleash a long-dead evil. The teenagers must overcome their personal fears and flaws to combat these dark forces. As they uncover their Stars of Fate, they are forced to confront their own destinies. The series is based on a manga, which itself was adapted from the Nintendo role-playing video game released in 1998.

Following their departure from Record Country, where the book of memories was kept, Syaoran and his companions arrive in Tokyo Country. This nation is engulfed in a violent conflict between rival factions fighting over natural resources and survival, resulting in a landscape drenched in blood. As the group is drawn into this struggle for existence, they must confront personal issues and uncover shocking truths that fundamentally alter the course of their journey. A devastating betrayal and a life-threatening battle leave them forever changed, ensuring they can never return to who they were before.

The intense rivalry among Kanto high schools escalates as Moutoku Sousou and Gentoku Ryuubi, leaders of Kyousho and Seito Academies, awaken their dragon powers. However, the equilibrium between these schools and their primary rival, Nanyo Academy, is threatened when Shimei Ryomou obtains a mysterious dragon orb in China. Legend states that the orb empowers its dragon wielder, and Shimei seeks to use it to protect Nanyo Academy’s leader, Hakufu Sonsaku, from the dangers posed by her volatile abilities. Simultaneously, Moutoku is entirely consumed by his powers, losing control of his body to the Demon King’s soul. The Demon King’s boundless ambitions jeopardize regional stability and endanger his own allies. As tensions rise over the dragon orb, Hakufu and Gentoku must set aside their differences and unite to stop Moutoku’s demonic schemes.

Hiro Hiyorimi throws himself in front of a beautiful young woman to save her from certain death, only to become a dead hero himself. But since the woman he rescued is Hime, the daughter of the King of the Monsters, his “reward” is resurrection as a half‑alive soldier in her honor guard of horror. That means helping her fight off the endless parade of supernatural monstrosities sent by Hime’s siblings, who are trying to climb the ladder of succession by killing her. If dealing with vampires and zombies weren’t bad enough, how does anyone prepare for the truly bizarre ones—like were‑sharks, pandas, and killer dumplings? This is definitely not the afterlife Hiro dreamed of, but the truly sad part is that Hime is the good girl in all of this… or at least as close to good as you can get when you’re on the wrong side of the gates of hell.

After Earth, or Terra, was rendered uninhabitable by pollution, global governments established Superior Domination to colonize space. Centuries pass, and humanity surrenders its liberty to the AI Grand Mother; at age 14, citizens undergo memory wipes and are assigned social roles. Jomy Marquis Shin, a gentle youth protected by his parents, is rescued from this fate by Soldier Blue, the leader of the Mu, a psychic human subspecies. Viewing Jomy as a threat to their order, SD authorities pursue him, leading him to the Mu, who reside on the spaceship Shangri-La. Years later, as the Mu resistance leader, Jomy travels to Terra to evade Keith Anyan, a ruthless and ambitious agent of SD. Jomy and his followers must reach humanity’s origin before Keith extinguishes their final chance for survival.

After his father vanishes, Itsuki Iba inherits the family enterprise, a service that dispatches magicians and supernatural entities to provide magical aid. Although the role demands a leader who is resolute and trustworthy, Itsuki is fundamentally timid. Furthermore, managing the diverse staff proves challenging due to his difficult personality, making employee relations harder than anticipated. Beyond internal management, Itsuki must also confront external threats that endanger the family's operations.

Ten years have passed since the Book of Darkness incident, and Nanoha Takamachi, Fate Testarossa, and Hayate Yagami have graduated from their Earth studies to serve as military mages for the Time-Space Administration Bureau on Midchilda. After their help in quelling a major airport fire goes unacknowledged, Hayate establishes the elite Riot Force 6 to manage public safety threats and dangerous magical artifacts called Lost Logia. The three veterans mentor promising recruits Subaru Nakajima, Teana Lanster, Caro Lu Luce, and Erio Mondial, guiding them through rigorous training as they strive to meet expectations and achieve their personal aspirations. However, the unit faces relentless challenges, from enemies wielding Lost Logia to internal criticism, leaving Riot Force 6 constantly stretched thin in their ongoing missions.

During the hours between dusk and dawn, street racers gather on a Tokyo highway known as the Wangan Route, all chasing nothing but speed. Among them, a newcomer catches the attention of the route's veterans after purchasing a Nissan Fairlady Z, a car infamously called The Devil Z. He ignores the warnings of Eriko Asakura, who lost her brother, Akio, in an accident involving the same vehicle. The Devil Z's new owner, who coincidentally shares the exact same name as Eriko's brother, becomes bewitched by the car's mysterious power—even after crashing twice. Now a high school dropout who works to pay for his car repairs, Akio befriends regular street racers of the area: the legendary owner of the Porsche 911 Turbo, a car known on the streets as "Blackbird"; the genius surgeon Tatsuya Shima; and Reina Akikawa, who works as a model by day and displays unparalleled skill in her Nissan Skyline GT-R by night. Through these connections, Akio manages to find the retired designer of The Devil Z's engine, a solitary man named Jun Kitami. Following his meeting with Akio, Jun resumes building overpowered yet dangerous engines. Meanwhile, the racers of the Wangan Route are caught in a desperate race against The Devil Z with no clear end in sight.

After overcoming Tendou Kodzunu, the Magami Five start looking forward to graduating as seniors, hoping to plan their adult lives. Yet peace does not return to Tokyo. The assassin syndicate called the Twelve Heavenly Generals of the Martial Fist moves against those who defend the city from demons. Usually said to eliminate criminals that common law could not convict, the Martial Fist now targets Tatsuma Hiyuu, Kyouichi Houraiji, Aoi Misato, Komaki Sakurai, Yuuya Daigo, and Hisui Kisaragi. Why this cruel change? Who gave the order? New dangers arise as others awakened by the Ryumyaku's powers seek out the Magami children—and former allies become enemies. Fates clash as the Stars of Fate converge; Yin and Yang meet. Soon the mastermind behind it all will appear, aiming to destroy Tokyo and awaken the Vessel of the Golden Dragon.

Night Wizard refers to those entrusted with protecting the world from approaching darkness. Renji Hiiragi is one of these Night Wizards, frequently summoned for missions despite his desire to attend school and graduate. However, his newest assignment involves protecting Elis Shiho, a new transfer student at his academy. On her first day, Elis is pulled into the Astronomy Club by Renji's childhood friend Kureha Akabane, and soon discovers that she herself possesses the power to become a Night Wizard after obtaining one of the seven secret Jewels, the Jewel of Kindness. Now, alongside Renji and Kureha, Elis starts her fight and new life as a Night Wizard.

In Tatsumi Town, mysterious disappearances keep happening one after another. Kiriya has a vision of a beautiful girl with pointed ears. A book that speaks of an alternate world is discovered. Meanwhile, Mao comes to our world searching for her long-lost friend, Zero. But she does not expect to find Souma and Kureha, and especially not to accidentally bring them back to her own world. Now Souma and Kureha must find a way to return. However, other forces are at work in the shadows, and Souma and Kureha will discover that getting home is much harder than they first thought.

In Otomo City, where liberty and justice have withered away and conspiracies dominate while death lurks in the shadows, a terrifying figure emerges. The Skull Man, a genuine Grim Reaper marked by a skeletal grin, heralds gruesome chaos and homicide, striking even the monstrous mutants that inhabit the city's dark underbelly. Journalist Minagami Hayato and photographer Kiriko Mamiya pursue this ultimate predator to uncover the truth behind a peculiar murder. They navigate a decaying urban landscape where corruption runs as deep and foul as the sins of the powerful elite, seeking a secret so shocking that the entire city was transformed into a tomb to conceal it. In this nightmarish necropolis, where reality is distorted, vengeance arrives in the guise of a living Death's-Head.

In the Ken Empire, justice is nothing but a lie. Lord Keiro, the insane Shogun leading the Imperial Army, tears a path of fear across the countryside while hunting for the sacred sword that would grant him godhood. Blocking his path is Taito, an all-powerful star reborn as a human—a young hero determined to wield his heavenly strength to avenge those murdered by the villainous Shogun. Taito's supernatural powers push him toward a brutal confrontation with Keiro, but if he uses them without restraint, his new abilities could destroy his own existence. To gain control and transform into a true heroic martial artist, Taito must find guidance from others like himself: the seven star-born warriors whose might can bring down a corrupt empire.

The Sablum Empire has long sought to conquer the kingdom of Windland, and now they are conspiring with the mercenaries Sister Hell and the Darkness Knight to launch a fresh assault using powerful magical entities known as Angels. Hyaweh, a carefree but gifted swordsman, and Priecia, who may be the lost princess of Windland, enroll at the Knight's Academy in Windland to refine their skills in swordsmanship and sorcery. There, they encounter many friends and allies who can assist them in defending their homeland against the looming invasion.

Regular student Yumehara Nozomi discovers a magical book known as the Dream Collet in the library, where she encounters Coco and Nuts, beings from the Palmier Kingdom. They implore her to save their realm, which was ruined by the Nightmares, by filling the Dream Collet and locating the five Pinkies to grant a wish. As the Nightmares encroach upon the real world, Nozomi accepts their quest. Consequently, Coco and Nuts transform her into the magical girl Cure Dream and convert four of her classmates into her Pretty Cure teammates.

Mushi-uta is set in the near future. Ten years before the story begins, strange insect-like beings called "Mushi" started to appear. These Mushi feed on people’s dreams and thoughts in exchange for granting supernatural abilities. At the end of the first episode, protagonist Daisuke "Kakkou" Kusuriya meets a young girl named Shiika Anmoto. Over time, the two grow close. However, Kakkou does not know that Shiika is a fugitive from a secret prison called GARDEN, where those possessed by the Mushi—known as the Mushitsuki—are confined. GARDEN’s military arm, the Special Environmental Conservation Executive Office, sends its top assassin to hunt down Shiika. But they encounter opposition from the Mushibane resistance organization, which is led by the mysterious "Ladybird."

Himawari returns with her comedic ninja antics. The follow-up to Himawari picks up the strange and funny escapades of Himawari, Hayato, and her fellow ninja students. The second season explores the histories of Himawari and Hayato. Could new truths come to light? Will Himawari finally uncover her origins and the mysterious ninja who rescued her during her childhood?

The third season of this widely popular series marks the return of Miyuki Kobayakawa, just back from forensic training in the United States, and Natsumi Tsujimoto, who has completed Japanese Self-Defense Force (JSDF) ranger training. The duo resumes active duty at Bokuto Police Department, using both their intellect and physical strength to fight crime, while also getting into various misadventures.

A decade after the great war, tensions are rising in Wellber, a kingdom struggling to maintain peace as conflict with neighboring Sangatras looms. To avert war, King Haidel of Wellber arranges for his daughter, Princess Rita, to marry Prince Guernia of Sangatras. But Rita stabs her intended groom and flees. Enraged, King Ranbahnhof of Sangatras threatens to declare war unless Rita is captured and publicly executed within fourteen days. To prevent the worst outcome, Rita decides to head for the neutral country of Greedom. Meanwhile, a female thief named Tina sneaks into Castle Wellber seeking treasure and happens to witness Rita stabbing Guernia. By coincidence or necessity, Tina learns that the "Wasp Man"—her sworn enemy who murdered her parents—is also in Greedom. Tina agrees to become Rita's bodyguard as they journey toward Greedom. Bearing their fates and destinies, the two meet, depart, and set out on their travels. What awaits them is war or peace, vengeance or death...

This animated spin-off originates from the Densha Otoko (Trainman) television drama. Within that drama, actor Itoh Atsushi portrays the otaku Yamada, whose primary passion is the Mina anime, featuring a cute, busty heroine with floppy rabbit ears and carrots protruding from her behind. Mina itself serves as a character homage that traces back to the Daicon Animation created by GAINAX, which included a similar unnamed bunny girl. Densha Otoko also had an opening sequence containing scenes that appeared in the Daicon Animation.

A decade ago, the evil organization known as the Zakum targeted the World Tree, which maintained global peace and order. Led by humans, the brave Warriors, intelligent Magicians, agile Archers, and sly Thieves united to battle the Zakums. To save itself, the World Tree triggered a self-destruct sequence, leading the other races to falsely blame the humans for its destruction. With their homelands devastated, many survivors fled to Maple Island, believing those who remained would perish. Life on Maple Island has become increasingly difficult, sparking an endless conflict among the various races. Now, ten years later, protagonist Al vows to restore the World Tree and sets out with companions to find its seeds. Meanwhile, the Zakums return...

Amidst the newly consolidated empire under the Qin Emperor, the young orphan Jing Tianming and his guardian Ge Nie are driven into exile. Once renowned as the Qin’s premier swordsman, Ge Nie is now labeled a traitor, while Tianming battles a mysterious ailment. Honoring a past vow, Ge Nie resolves to shield Tianming as adversaries close in. After an elite detachment of three hundred soldiers attacks, Ge Nie defeats them but sustains severe injuries. In his desperate efforts to save Ge Nie, Tianming crosses paths with Xiang Shaoyu, a capable and arrogant warrior from the vanquished Chu Kingdom who seeks to restore his nation’s glory. The three find sanctuary at the isolated Mohist School, a prominent faction opposing Qin authority. As the Mohists treat Ge Nie’s wounds, the Qin Emperor recruits the shrewd Wei Zhuang. A former peer of Ge Nie and fellow disciple of their shared master, Wei Zhuang leads a cadre of lethal assassins who are relentless in their pursuit to eliminate Tianming and his companions.

This season continues directly from Zero Duel Masters, maintaining its alternate setting, storyline, and cast. The sole difference between the two seasons is the switch from 2D to 3DCGI animation. It picks up after the duel between Shobu and Hakuoh, later revealing that Hakuoh and Jura have been working together with the series' primary villain, Professor March, whose goal is to take control of all creatures by collecting every Duel Orb.

After a sudden and devastating attack destroys his home, young Rai learns that he is a secret heir of the Tigeroids, an ancient peaceful race locked in a long conflict with the cunning Dragonoids. In a parallel universe known as Suhn, the Tigeroids and Dragonoids are locked in a fierce struggle to recover 500 lost tai chi symbols. Whoever gathers these precious and powerful characters will gain ultimate power to control their world and defeat their enemies. As Rai trains his natural tai chi abilities to counter the Dragonoids, he must search for the missing tai chi characters and fight to become one of the champion Tai Chi Chasers.

Hatara Kids Maihamu Gumi, which translates to "Working Kids, My Hamster Team," is a Japanese anime action series aimed at young children, focusing on hamsters who work various jobs—from firefighting to cooking.