Best Sci-Fi Anime of 2001

In the typical lives of the frequently unlucky Bebop crew, another day means another bounty. However, their usual routine is disrupted when Faye, while chasing a barely valuable target on Mars, witnesses an oil tanker explode, causing mass hysteria. As casualties increase from a mysterious illness spread through the explosion's smoke, a massive three hundred million woolong reward is placed on the alleged culprit. Driven by the need to save lives and the chance for financial relief, the Bebop team jumps into action. Spike, Jet, Faye, and Edward, along with Ein in tow, split up to follow various leads around Alba City. Their separate investigations reveal a cover-up involving a pharmaceutical corporation, uncovering a conspiracy that goes far beyond what these eclectic bounty hunters could have expected.

In the futuristic city of Metropolis, where humans treat robotic citizens with cruelty and oppression, private investigator Shunsaku Ban and his nephew Kenichi travel there to look into Dr. Laughton, a scientist accused of trafficking human organs. Dr. Laughton is thought to be hiding somewhere within the city. Unknown to most people, Dr. Laughton has constructed an advanced female android named Tima for Duke Red, the most powerful man in the city. When a sudden fire breaks out at Dr. Laughton's laboratory, Shunsaku and Kenichi get separated while trying to find survivors. Kenichi comes across the disoriented Tima and tries to protect her from Rock, Duke Red's ruthless adopted son, who is pursuing the android. Believing Tima to be human, Kenichi grows close to her. Meanwhile, Shunsaku searches for Kenichi and uncovers dangerous schemes unfolding in the city's underground, including the essential role Tima plays in Duke Red's bid for control.

In the wake of a mysterious environmental disaster 22 years ago, the Kanazawa prefecture was dramatically reshaped, with portions of land rising to form an isolated area known as the Lost Ground. Kazuma, a young mercenary living there, takes on any job to survive in this harsh environment. He possesses a rare Alter ability that allows him to coat his right arm and torso in a metallic alloy. His life changes when he encounters HOLY, an organization dedicated to hunting down and controlling individuals like him, called Native Alter Users. A fierce rivalry ignites between Kazuma and Ryuho, one of HOLY's top operatives.

Yomiko Readman is an endearing, book-obsessed bibliomaniac with poor eyesight who works as a substitute teacher at a high school in Japan. However, her true occupation is a secret agent for the British Library Special Operations Division, operating under the codename "The Paper." This alias stems from her supernatural power to manipulate paper freely, shaping it into any object she can conceive—including tools and weapons—to combat the powerful and self-serving IJIN (Great Historical Figure) Army. Together with her mysterious partner, "Ms. Deep," Yomiko travels the globe, striving to unravel the mystery behind the reincarnated historical figures and their plot to seize control of the world.

By 2065, Earth has become a desolate wasteland, far removed from its former splendor. Alien beings called Phantoms stalk the planet, killing or slowly deteriorating humans on contact. To protect what remains of humanity, major urban areas are enclosed by protective force fields. In this crisis, scientists Aki Ross and her mentor Dr. Sid work toward a definitive solution after discovering a mystical Gaia energy that can neutralize the Phantoms. With backing from the Human Council and the military team Deep Eyes, they prepare to implement their plan, despite facing doubt from some quarters. Aki, Sid, Grey, and their companions must unite to confront threats from both alien and human adversaries in their quest to save the world. Though the deadly Phantoms pose the most obvious danger, human resistance to their efforts is equally treacherous and must not be overlooked.

The story "Automatic Maiden" introduces Mahoro Andou, a highly advanced battle android created by Vesper—a covert organization tasked with protecting Earth from extraterrestrial threats. Due to her design, Mahoro's systems will cease functioning within roughly a month if she participates in combat; however, refraining from battle can extend her operational life to over a year. Separately, Suguru Misato is a high school student living by himself after the loss of his parents, struggling to maintain his large household. He often wishes for a maid to help around the house, but his situation changes dramatically when a girl wearing a maid outfit saves him from a bus hijacking—that girl is Mahoro. She decides to use her remaining time working as Suguru's maid. As Mahoro cherishes these ordinary days, she forms deep connections with Suguru and his circle of friends through their daily experiences together. Yet she conceals the true motive behind her choice to serve as his maid—a secret that hints at a far deeper link between their histories than Suguru suspects.

Upon arriving in Tokyo at age twelve to reside with her aunt, Misaki Suzuhara is immediately drawn into the thrilling realm of Angelic Layer. In this high-speed, high-tech pastime, miniature dolls known as Angels are guided by the mental commands of their operators, called Deus. Sharing this newfound passion with her new acquaintances, Misaki constructs her very own Angel, Hikaru, and steps into the arena. Here, the outcome of battles relies less on physical size or brute force and more on the sheer will and determination of the participants. As fierce rivalries emerge and the national championships approach, Misaki discovers that not everyone she encounters will be an ally. She must now navigate the intense pressure of relentless competition while simultaneously trying to adjust to life in an unfamiliar metropolis.

After their triumph over a massive Earth battleship at the end of the first stage, Hibiki and the crew find five more battleships heading toward Mejeiru and Tarahk. They discover their home worlds are in danger of Karitori (reaping), forcing them to speed up their return to warn everyone. On the way, a girl named Misty joins them, bringing crucial intelligence about Earth that is even worse than their darkest fears. As enemy attacks grow fiercer, the VANDREAD undergoes its ultimate transformation. Can Hibiki and the team save their home planets, and what will this mean for the bond between Hibiki and Dita?

Following the conclusion of 02, life is finally returning to normal until a strangely familiar icon begins appearing on computer systems throughout Japan. The phenomenon spreads beyond computers to TVs, mobile phones, and video games; any device with a screen and online capabilities displays the symbol. This icon seems specifically targeted at Yagami Taichi and Ishida Yamato, the pair who defeated it years ago. The culprit is revealed to be Diablomon, the Virus-type Digimon and jellyfish creature vanquished in the second movie. However, this time Diablomon has learned to manifest physically and is dispatching thousands of copies into the real world. Koushiro and Ken formulate a strategy to eradicate the virus permanently, though the plan requires the assistance of all the Destined, both past and present. Once again, a race against time begins to halt Diablomon's scheme, yet the situation remains shrouded in shadow. Will the revival of Omagamon suffice to stop Diablomon a second time, or will the millions of copies provide enough of a power boost to withstand the "Digimon Champion of Justice"? Furthermore, the villain has yet to encounter the new breed of Chosen or their new techniques. It is a fight to the finish with the destruction of Tokyo hanging in the balance.

Upon entering middle school, Yuri Otani gets forced into joining the Alien Party, a club responsible for capturing any extraterrestrial beings trying to sneak onto school grounds. Even though she has always been terrified of aliens, Yuri reluctantly teams up with a Borg, an alien-like creature assigned to protect her. Finding comfort in her teammates, Yuri connects with Kumi Kawamura, who is dependable and independent, and Kasumi Tomine, recognized for her sharpness and energy. As they face off against various alien threats equipped only with roller blades and lacrosse sticks, the question remains whether they can overcome their fears or fall victim to the dangerous outcomes of failure.

An interdimensional rift once opened above the Sea of Japan, unleashing two monsters into the sky that were seen by coastal nations. After the naval forces sent to investigate were destroyed, the creatures fought each other. From Japan, scientists Joe and Marie Hayakawa were pulled into this portal during the chaos. When they returned, they recorded their experiences in a famous book titled "Day of Succession." Twelve years later, they set out on a second journey to that otherworldly realm and never came back. Determined to find their parents and the mysterious Wonderland they studied, twin siblings Ai and Yu Hayakawa begin their own search. They wait at the ruins of an old subway station for a train that will take them to the alternate dimension. On board, they meet Lisa Pacifist, who immediately offers to help them look for Joe and Marie. Can Ai, Yu, and Lisa discover what happened to the missing scientists?

Juna Ariyoshi is a Japanese schoolgirl who loves nature and lives an ordinary life until she dies in a motorcycle accident while out with her boyfriend, Tokio Oshima. A man named Chris Hawken gives her a second chance by granting her the powers of the avatar of time. In return, she must fight raaja, sinister beings born from environmental pollution caused by humans. As Juna struggles to control her new abilities, she reflects on how science and technology have weakened humanity's connection to the natural world. Guided by Chris, his assistant Cindy Klein, and the global organization SEED, Juna must overcome her fears and find a way to stop the raaja from destroying everything she holds dear.

Cyborg 009 follows the tale of nine experimental cyborgs, comprising eight males and one female, who were gathered by the sinister terrorist organization Black Ghost. With the assistance of a scientist, these nine cyborgs manage to break free from Black Ghost's control. In response, Black Ghost deploys additional cyborgs to eliminate the original nine, unleashing destruction across the globe. Episodes 1 through 48 were broadcast on television, while episodes 49 to 51 comprise the GOD'S WAR OVA. A recap episode aired between episodes 47 and 49. The GOD'S WAR: Prologue bonus arc is not part of the main continuity, having been produced as a teaser for an unwritten final chapter of the Cyborg 009 manga. TV Tokyo could only air 51 episodes, resulting in the first two OVA episodes being cut and merged into one, leaving the final episode unaired.

Poemi Watanabe is a lively, energetic girl who drifts through life without much purpose but dreams of becoming a famous voice actress. Her carefree existence is abruptly thrown into chaos when mysterious aliens invade Earth, disrupting her everyday routine. To protect the world from total destruction, Poemi must summon all her strength, along with the magical powers granted by a magical fish, and take on the alien threat head-on.

In the Galaxy Angel series, the Angel Brigade, an elite unit within the Transbaal Empire's military, is tasked with missions to locate Lost Technology—ancient artifacts possessing potent and mysterious abilities. Under the command of Colonel Volcott O' Huey, who nears the end of his career, the Brigade traverses the cosmos in their custom-built Emblem Frame ships. Despite their proficiency, the team often encounters themselves caught in a variety of bizarre and challenging predicaments.

Zoids are powerful animal-shaped combat mechs that are no longer used for warfare, but instead serve as the centerpiece of organized sporting competitions. The Blitz Team, a group of pilots struggling to find their place in the world of Zoid battling leagues, gets a lucky break when Bit Cloud, a wandering junk dealer, stumbles into their midst and shows he can pilot the difficult Liger Zero—a Zoid that refuses to let anyone else sit in its cockpit. With Bit and the Liger leading the way, the Blitz Team steadily climbs toward the top, but along the way they attract the unwanted attention of the Backdraft Group, an organization of Zoid pilots who operate outside the rules set by the Zoid Battle Commission. The Backdraft wants powerful Zoids to add to their collection, and they have their sights set on the Liger Zero.

Due to a shortage of ambassadors for the newly subjugated worlds left behind by the rapidly advancing fleet of the Bebaus brothers, Lafiel is assigned as Territorial Ambassador for the planet Lobnas II. Upon arriving on the planet, Jinto and Lafiel learn that it was used by the United Mankind as a prison world, now holding one million inmates on its sole inhabited island. The prisoners are divided into three sectors: the western sector houses women, the eastern sector holds men, and the central sector is mixed, with the condition that all inmates living there have been sterilized. The women in the western sector wish to emigrate from the planet out of fear of the men, and when they do, the men in the east rebel, overpower the guards, and capture Jinto in an attempt to stop the women's departure. At the same time, an enemy fleet approaches the system, forcing Lafiel to abandon Jinto.

Takato and Guilmon travel to Okinawa for a vacation, where they encounter a different Digimon tamer named Minami. Back in Japan, a popular virtual pet application turns into a harmful virus, infecting every computer it reaches. As the virus spreads rapidly, Takato looks into why Digimon are targeting his new friend and what link she has to the virus.

In "Najica Blitz Tactics," Najica Hiiragi, a skilled perfumer and covert operative, embarks on several recovery missions aimed at capturing renegade humaritts—advanced androids equipped for combat. Najica is assigned a humaritt partner named Lila, whom she must both mentor and collaborate with on these missions. As Najica's trust in Lila grows, each subsequent mission reveals deeper insights into the abilities and enigmatic history of the humaritts.

By the 21st century, humanity faced imminent destruction. Genetic engineering offered a solution, eliminating emotions like love and the thirst for power. Because women are inherently less aggressive than men, the population ratio was adjusted to nine women for every one man. Individuals are now engineered to possess specific skills deemed essential by society. A colossal ring orbits the Earth, transmitting data to the alien race that deployed it. A team of five women now sets out to eliminate this extraterrestrial threat.

Tsubasa Shiina is a ten-year-old girl who has just moved to Hokkaido to live with her father. She is very quiet and has trouble socializing with her classmates at school. One night, she sees a UFO crash in the forest near her house. She goes to the crash site and finds the pilot, whose code name is "D.D.," in a critical state. Also present is a Maguar, a grotesque alien that emerged from an egg inside D.D.'s ship. When the Maguar is about to kill Tsubasa, an alien life-form merges with her body to create the Riberus battle armor known as Figure 17, which swiftly destroys the alien threat. That life-form takes the name Hikaru and becomes Tsubasa's identical twin sister. Over time, thanks to Hikaru, Tsubasa grows more open with the people around her. However, with Maguar eggs scattered throughout Hokkaido, the two must continue to combine into Figure 17 to eliminate every hatched Maguar until backup arrives from D.D.'s home planet.

Claude C. Kenni is a crewmember aboard the spaceship Calnus and the son of its commander. After being unexpectedly transported to the primitive planet Expel, where magic and swords are ordinary, he crosses paths with Rena Lanford. Rena mistakes Claude for the legendary Warrior of Light. Along with other allies, they look into the Sorcery Globe, a meteorite that is spreading turmoil throughout the land.

James Lynx, a 49-year-old former officer and LEV pilot for the United Nations global army, received word one day that his wife—a Martian scientist—had been killed during a laboratory experiment. Filled with resentment and hatred for allowing her to go, his children blamed him and cast him aside. Depressed and in despair, James left the military and took a job as a transporter between Earth and Mars, clinging to a faint hope that his wife might still be alive—and wanting to be out there to find her. After several years, he seemed to have abandoned all hope and turned to drinking. Then one day, he receives an orbital frame named "Delorez," sent by his deceased wife. Once again daring to hope, he sets off on a wild and wacky adventure to uncover the truth and bring his family back together.

Across Japan, adults are mysteriously drawn into the 20th Century Expo—theme parks that evoke the nostalgic atmosphere of the 1970s, when Japan's economic boom was at its peak. These grown-ups disappear into the parks, abandoning their children behind. The group behind this scheme is called "Yesterday Once More," who despise the modern era and aim to revert Japan to the idealized dreams and aspirations of the past century. Shinnosuke, along with his parents Hiroshi and Misae, fights against "Yesterday Once More" to keep their family together and preserve their life in the 21st century.

In this sequel to the original series, taking place seventy-five years later, Steel Angel Kurumi 2 follows the Steel Angels on another chaotic adventure. High schooler and aspiring cellist Nako Kagura discovers Kurumi Mk. II in her home and, upon kissing her, becomes Kurumi's new master. Trouble erupts when Nako's close friend Uruka, driven by jealousy, resorts to drastic tactics—including deploying her father's secret mecha army—to get rid of Kurumi and win back Nako's focus. The situation escalates when Uruka activates Saki Mk. II, and Karinka Mk. II also joins the fray, seeking to take Nako away from Kurumi.

Gundam Evolve is a collection of short films bundled with specific model kits and also screened at various events. These clips delve into assorted side tales, alternate viewpoints, and extra omake from the Gundam franchise. Employing a range of animation methods—spanning classic hand-drawn cels, 3D computer graphics, and cel-shaded 2D art—each episode, typically three to five minutes long, features moments like Domon Kasshu training (along with a romantic quarrel with Rain Mikamura) from G Gundam, Amuro Ray facing Quess Paraya in Char's Counterattack, Kamille Bidan honing his skills with the Gundam Mk.II from Zeta Gundam, and Canard Pars dueling Prayer Reverie from the Gundam SEED X Astray manga.

In Mazinkaiser, Dr. Hell and his Mechanical Beasts return with increased power, now under the command of Baron Ashura. Kouji Kabuto and Tetsuya Tsurugi confront these dangerous enemies, but their efforts fail; Kouji's Mazinger Z is captured by the enemy, while Tetsuya's Great Mazinger takes heavy damage. Dr. Hell quickly converts the stolen Mazinger Z into Ashura Mazinger and sends it to attack the Photo Power Lab. With Kouji missing, Tetsuya defends the lab using his damaged Great Mazinger. However, Dr. Hell's forces are too strong, and the villains appear on the verge of victory. Just when defeat seems inevitable, a massive explosion comes from an unknown robot, wiping out Dr. Hell's Mechanical Beasts. Could this mysterious machine be the legendary Mazinkaiser, and who is piloting it?

Malice, a sex robot residing in a deserted human city, is attacked and violated by an enigmatic creature. Upon waking, Malice discovers that she has transformed into a human and can transfer her humanity to other machines. However, her blessing quickly turns into a curse when her fellow robots become uncontrollably violent after experiencing the joys of living.

In a future timeline, a meteor collides with Earth, introducing a deadly life form called the M34 virus. This virus infects humans, transforming them into violent monsters and decimating most of the population. In response, government organizations are established to combat the outbreak. One such group, NOA, equips its soldiers with nanomachines implanted in their bodies, enabling them to transform and resist the infected. However, the virus evolves, surpassing NOA's capabilities. The world's survival now depends on a 16-year-old girl who possesses the unique power to defeat the virus.

Set a few years before the events of Z.O.E Dolores,i, Zone of the Enders: 2167 Idolo focuses on the "Deimos Incident," a terrorist act committed by Mars revolutionaries. Radium and Viola, the top pilots of the BAHRAM army, are selected to lead testing on a revolutionary new weapon that Mars hopes will free them from the tyranny of the UNSF (United Nations Space Force). This technology, known as the "Orbital Frame," is powered by metatron ore, an extremely rare and potent energy source. This OVA chronicles the Deimos incident and the story leading up to it.

A package from Cyberdoll Mami containing five "Chibi-Cyberdoll Mays" arrives at Kazuya's apartment. Soon after, an accident causes May's personality to be transferred into the five mini-Mays, with each one receiving a different aspect of her character. Elsewhere, Rena finds a lost child and brings it home.

Hajime Murata's ordinary world is about to be completely disrupted. An unusual alien ship appears above Tokyo, followed by the arrival of a mysterious transfer student named Muryou, who wears an old-fashioned uniform. With Muryou's presence, strange events start to happen: classmates suddenly awaken extraordinary psychic abilities, a colossal white guardian fights giant alien monsters in the sky over the city, and suspicious figures armed with dangerous weapons patrol the school grounds. In the midst of these bewildering incidents, Hajime seeks to uncover the truth behind his transformed reality. This is his story—a narrative of aliens and humans, starships and spies, and friends who often conceal more than they reveal. Follow Hajime as he investigates the enigma of Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars.

Vandread: Taidou-hen is a TV special that directly follows Vandread: The First Stage (season one). Also referred to as Vandread: Taidouhen or The Movement Stage, it serves as a recap of the first 13 episodes, incorporating additional footage. Rather than functioning as a true bridge between Vandread: The First Stage and Vandread: The Second Stage (season two), this special was created to bring new viewers up to speed on the events of the first season.

In "Sakura Wars: The Movie," the Imperial Fighting Troupe must once again defend Tokyo against demonic threats. The Douglas-Stewart Company unveils a new, cutting-edge combat machine that could transform Japan's defenses and render the Flower Division obsolete. As their fellow troupe members disappear one by one under mysterious circumstances, the women grow increasingly suspicious. Yet with their unit placed on indefinite suspension, how can they discover the truth and act?

Tsubaki Sadamitsu, the leader of the Corpse Gang, is a troubled teenager who finds his life turned around when he meets an alien robot by chance. This fateful encounter thrusts him into a new mission: hunting down intergalactic criminals known as the Exiled Ones. Matters grow even more complex with the emergence of the Vulture, a failsafe system designed to keep the Exiled Ones in check.

Following the prolonged conflict between Earth and the mechanical beings, a ceasefire has been established—one that overwhelmingly benefits the machine men at humanity's expense. Warrius Zero, whose family perished at the hands of these mechanical enemies during the war, remains on active duty with the Earth fleet, now compelled to cooperate with his former foes. His vessel, crewed by a mix of humans and machine men, receives an almost impossible directive: apprehend the infamous space pirate, Captain Harlock. While Zero struggles with this mission, subtle indications emerge suggesting that the apparent harmony between the machine men and Earth may conceal a far more sinister truth.

After five decades, the Scientific Boys Club sets out to construct a vessel capable of traveling the "Ethereal Current" — an idea derived from a club member’s spouse's theory that Ethereal energy fills the cosmos. Using this current, the group journeys to Mars to test a long-standing hypothesis regarding artificial canals supposedly built by Martians, only to find the planet devoid of life. In time, both their concepts are rejected as unworkable. Yet a subsequent mission to Mars uncovers a stone bearing the inscription "Scientific Boys Club 1954," sparking renewed attention to their endeavors.

In the realm of Harmonica Star, twelve-year-old Princess Comet is scheduled to attend a grand ball where she hopes to meet the prince of Tambourine Star, who is meant to choose his future wife. When the prince fails to show up, Comet is dispatched to Earth to locate him, guided by the starlight in his eyes. Once on Earth, she grows deeply fond of the people there. Meanwhile, Princess Meteor from the kingdom of Castanet Star sets off on her own journey to Earth in search of the same prince. Accompanying Comet is Rubba Ball, a puppy with a star-shaped mark on its tail. She is not the first visitor from her world to come to Earth; another visitor before her fell in love with the planet and chose to live there permanently. That visitor's pet, Bunny—a white cat with rabbit-like ears and a tiny heart on its tail—remained behind as a forest fairy. Comet harnesses her powers, which come from the stars of her home world, through a magical baton. She also possesses a special pendant that can call Rubba Ball and helps her detect and follow the prince's whereabouts.

During the final stages of the Gryps Conflict from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, the siblings Asagi and Takuya are aboard a civilian transport heading to Earth. Their trip becomes dangerous when their ship gets caught in a clash between the Titans and the AEUG. To make it through atmospheric reentry, they must guide their vessel with skill. Fortunately, they receive help from a uniquely painted Zeta Gundam, whose pilot sounds remarkably like Amuro Ray, the veteran of the One Year War.

A young student named Koichi is living a simple life until he discovers that he is the reincarnation of an alien protector who crash-landed on Earth. Taking on the mantle of "defender of the Earth," Koichi—now Babel—forms a team with three super-powered alien companions to fight against the dark forces of an evil cult leader. The battle to save humanity takes Babel from the deserts of southern Asia to the Upper East Side of Manhattan, culminating in a final confrontation with "the Master" in a hidden base deep in the Swiss Alps. The action is relentless and intense. The fate of the world hinges on this brave young man's ability to control his latent psychic powers and use them to defeat the enemies of mankind.

In the deserts of the southwestern United States, there is a place called "Neo Purgatory" – a repurposed nuclear waste storage facility that now functions as a high-security prison for violent offenders. The situation escalates into a global crisis when the inmates seize control of the radioactive materials and start a riot. To investigate reports of an "angel" in the area, the elite all-female police unit "Guard of Rose" – composed of Maki Aoba, Doris Nicholas, Marilyn Moreau, and Naomi Jones, along with stowaway Katherine Hook and the adaptable robot Link – is dispatched, but their helicopter is shot down. With chaos spreading inside the prison, the Guard of Rose may be the only thing standing between the inmates and a potential nuclear catastrophe.

A mysterious explosion on Futagami Island marks the start of a new chapter in the Dangaioh mythos. Led by the wicked Professor Katou, a group of warriors known as the "Tartarus Knights" has initiated their plan to destroy the world, using a small research station on the island as their base. Katou's success appears nearly guaranteed until he comes across an advanced fortress protecting the island. From within, a trio of humanoid robots is deployed—Dangaioh!

Three years after their adventure, Lafiel becomes captain of the brand-new assault ship "Basroil," and Jinto completes his training as a supply officer to join her crew. They depart to join a large fleet on a mission to defend the strategically vital Laptic Gate against a force fifteen times larger than their own. Adding to their worries, their new fleet commander comes from the Bebous family, a family infamous for its "spectacular insanity."

Ever since the fall of the DARK organization, Jiro has been wandering aimlessly, uncertain if he will ever reunite with Mitsuko. On his journey, he encounters a beautiful girl named Rieko, who is protecting a young boy named Akira from the malevolent Professor Gill. Ironically, Akira is the son of Professor Gill, yet he also holds the key to Gill's menacing secret weapon and his scheme for global conquest.

Three short stories featuring China-san.

In the year 2100, a global computer network connects the world, allowing children to become Web Divers who transfer their consciousnesses into data to play in the cyber park known as Magical Gate. However, a mysterious computer virus emerges, beginning to dismantle Magical Gate from within. To safeguard the children, programs called Web Knights were created in cyberspace, but the virus has turned them all against the young divers. The sole Web Knight to resist this brainwashing is Gladion. Gladion reaches out for assistance from Kaito Yuki, a Web Diver in the fourth grade.

The queen is gathering certain jewels that could threaten the entire cosmos if they fall into the wrong hands. However, Zephel makes a mistake and loses one of these jewels. What can he do to fix this mistake?

The Daichi family stands on the brink of collapse. Seiko, a mother driven by dissatisfaction and greed, has served divorce papers to Mamoru, her weak and otaku husband. Their daughter Nozomi, long burdened with all the household chores, feels exploited by everyone around her. Meanwhile, the youngest member, the foul-mouthed Dai, is forced to watch their world crumble. However, when the Galaxy Federation recruits the Daichis to fight alien threats endangering Earth, the family finds an opportunity to save the planet and perhaps repair their own fractured bonds.

By the year 2050 AD, roughly one-tenth of Japan has become submerged as a consequence of global warming, and Tokyo is no exception. This catastrophe has severely damaged Japan's economy, leaving the government desperate to revitalize the nation. To that end, the Japanese government establishes "JESAS," a military organization with sinister ambitions to seize control of Japan's future. Among its activities, JESAS oversees the disposal of nuclear waste into outer space. For its own security against foreign threats, JESAS creates "R.B." Robotic Weaponry, piloted by operators who possess "A.I. (Accurate Intuition)." Standing in opposition is the "Green Frontier," a unified protective coalition formed by like-minded nations dedicated to preserving the Earth. The story centers on JESAS pilots Kanna and Kazuto, alongside Green Frontier's Doota Kang and Mira Yu, as these four young individuals determine Earth's destiny through love, friendship, and unwavering commitment to their roles.

Warrius Zero, a space captain out for revenge after his family was murdered by vicious cyborgs, clashes with Captain Harlock, a space rebel whose mission is to protect the Machine Men.

The music video collection Please Save My Earth Music Image Video: The Passing of the Golden Age includes six music videos featuring both exclusive footage and content adapted from the manga. It also presents an alternative version of the OVA's concluding sequence, accompanied by distinct end credits designed specifically for these image videos.

In the closing years of the 21st century, a meteor strike plunged Earth into an age of apocalypse, splitting survivors into two factions: the Dobias, who fled into space, and the Shioru, who took refuge underground. Centuries later, both groups have resurfaced and now clash for dominion over the planet, all while contending with a fresh menace: predatory Creatures. An elite squad of five soldiers, the Geisters, shields humanity from both these Creatures and the growing factional conflict. Though aligned with the Dobias, the Geisters recently added a soldier from the Shioru faction. Her defiant demeanor makes the team question her loyalty and value. As hostilities between Dobias and Shioru escalate, Creatures continue to cause destruction, and a powerful new weapon is developed in secret. The Geisters must preserve unity among themselves and across society.

In a 2001 Doraemon short film, the focus is on The Doraemons—the seven-member alumni circle from Robot School—with Dorami substituting for Doraemon. During a trip to the Space Land amusement park, a previously harmless virus suddenly spirals out of control and overpowers the park's guards; Dorami and The Doraemons unite to halt the outbreak.

In the year 2097, the story unfolds within the city of Xenon. An ultimate cyber game has been developed, where players battle as bio-mechanical cyber robots. However, something has gone wrong. The game's cyberspace and the real world are interconnected, so any damage occurring within the game's cyberspace causes destruction in the city of Xenon. This phenomenon began when players heard a painful scream, saw a ghostly face, and were overwhelmed by a powerful scent of lemon. To unravel this mystery, the game's creator assembles a "Dream Team" consisting of the top three gamers in all of Xenon. This team is made up of rebellious and arrogant teenagers who must overcome their attitudes and fears to find the answers—answers to a mystery that extends far beyond the game itself.

After a devastating nuclear disaster makes the Earth's surface unlivable, the survivors are forced to relocate beneath the ocean, waiting for conditions to improve. Amamiku, with the help of her loyal computer assistants Pyron and Mayzamik, protects the seeds that hold vital DNA for restoring life on Earth when it becomes safe again. However, their efforts are challenged by those who oppose their strategy.

Astro Boy, while assisting Professor Ochinomizu with planetary exploration, discovers a trash star floating in space. On this star, robots that can no longer move have been discarded and stacked on top of each other. Amid this robot mountain, Astro rescues a robot soldier named Bemu, who escaped from the brink of death, and brings him back to Earth. "I'm tired of fighting!" "I feel the same." As Atom and Bemu spend time together, a warm friendship is born and continues to deepen. However, one day, the trash star approaches Earth. If it collides, it would cause a massive explosion. Earth descends into chaos. In this situation, there is only one way to prevent the crash into Earth. Only this is... What will Astro do? Can he protect a peaceful Earth as well as his friendship with Bemu?

Short movie screened at the 2001 Kitakyushu Expo-Festival held in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

After an alien invasion threatens Earth, a colossal sword smashes into Paradise Elementary School, converting it into a massive flying ship. A select group of students is chosen to pilot advanced mecha in order to defend the planet from the extraterrestrial enemies. Originally intended to be a television anime, the project was ultimately produced as a promotional video to promote the manga's debut in Monthly Daiteioh.

Virtually Real: Cybervenus FeiFei features a series of short, computer-generated scenes that form an artistic DVD experience. The virtual idol FeiFei appears in these fully computer-animated segments, except for one longer scene where FeiFei is placed against a natural background.