2005 Anime

Mushi represent the most fundamental expressions of life, existing solely to be, entirely free from the constraints of moral concepts like good and evil. These entities manifest in myriad forms, capable of imitating elements of nature such as flora, illness, and even atmospheric events like rainbows. However, this description barely scratches the surface of the mysterious beings that populate the world of Mushishi; labeling them as life is itself a reduction. Comprehensive knowledge about Mushi is rare, as most people remain oblivious to their presence. This ignorance fuels the constant inquiries of Ginko, a Mushishi who dedicates his life to studying these creatures to comprehend their role within the natural order. He follows whispers of events potentially linked to Mushi, driven by the hope that uncovering their truth might ultimately reveal the very meaning of existence.

The world has been transformed into a hunting ground for the Crimson Denizens, enigmatic entities from a parallel dimension that feed on human life energy. These ruthless killers leave behind only faint remnants of souls known as "Torches," which are mere residues destined to be destroyed, erasing the victims' existence from the memories of the living. To halt this silent, voracious slaughter, warriors known as Flame Hazes engage in an endless battle against these monsters. One day, Yuuji Sakai’s life changes drastically when he finds himself trapped in a time distortion and attacked by a Denizen. He is saved at the last moment by a nameless hunter who appears to be an ordinary girl, save for her fiery crimson hair and intense eyes. Before Yuuji can fully understand what is happening, he realizes he has already been reduced to a Torch—a fragment of memory poised for extinction.

In the sleepy town of Bellforest, 14-year-old Renton Thurston dreams of escaping his ordinary life to join the mercenary group Gekkostate. Caught between his grandfather's push for him to become a mechanic and the weight of his late father's reputation, Renton finds his only thrill in riding Trapar wave particles—a form of air surfing that fills the local skies. His world changes when a mysterious object crashes through his family's garage: a Light Finding Operation mecha called the Nirvash typeZERO, which can surf the Trapar waves. Its pilot is a young girl named Eureka, a member of Gekkostate, who asks Renton to tune up the machine. Their encounter sparks Renton's journey into the group as he takes off beside Eureka as the Nirvash's co-pilot.

Saya Otonashi leads an ordinary life with her adopted family in Okinawa City, appearing to be a typical high school girl. Her only unusual traits are a tendency toward anemia and a complete lack of memories from before the past year. But Saya's forgotten history resurfaces when she is attacked at school by a blood-drinking creature. A mysterious man named Haji intervenes to drive the monster away. When he forces her to drink his blood, Saya enters a trance and uses her own blood as a weapon to easily kill the beast. Saya discovers the existence of Red Shield, an organization created specifically to combat these monstrous beings. Together with Haji, she must join forces with Red Shield to battle the terrifying creatures and uncover the truth behind her lost memories.

The saying goes that one who seeks revenge must dig two graves—and this holds especially true for visitors of the Hell Correspondence website. At midnight, this eerie web domain becomes active, and anyone who types the name of a person they resent will receive a visit from Ai Enma, the Hell Girl. Ai explains that she will condemn the target’s soul to hell, but the requester will also be sent to hell after death. For some, this cost is far too great; for others, the fate of their afterlife matters little compared to the torment they endure in their daily lives. But one thing remains certain: the Hell Girl will always be available to those in need of vengeance, as she stoically carries out her duty of transporting souls into the abyss.

Guided by a childhood story from his mother, Yukito Kunisaki travels in search of the Winged Maiden, a figure bound to the sky long ago. While performing puppet shows to earn a living, he arrives in a small town intending only a brief stop. His plans change when he encounters Misuzu, an unusual girl who invites him to stay. Settling into the quaint community, Yukito befriends the residents and learns of their struggles, choosing to assist them and pausing his quest. As his bond with Misuzu and the town deepens, he must wonder if his search for the Winged Maiden will ever succeed, or if she is nearer than he imagined.

In the present day, humans, gods, and demons coexist after the doors between their worlds opened. Tsuchimi Rin is an ordinary high school student at Verbena Academy, living peacefully with his childhood friend Kaede. One day, the King of Gods, the King of Demons, and their families unexpectedly move in next door to Rin. It turns out that Sia, the gods' daughter, and Nerine, the demons' daughter, are both deeply in love with Rin after meeting him in the past. Between his playful friendship with upperclassman Asa and his encounter with the quiet but cute Primula, Rin finds himself busy handling the affections of each girl. Based on the eroge by Navel.

Yuuta Takemoto is a second-year student at an art college living in a cramped apartment with two older classmates—the eccentric Shinobu Morita, who repeatedly fails to graduate because he never shows up to class, and the level-headed Takumi Mayama, who acts as a dependable senior and often looks out for Takemoto. Takemoto had never really thought about his future until one beautiful spring day, when he meets the charming Hagumi Hanamoto and instantly falls in love. Extremely talented in the arts, Hagumi joins Takemoto's university and quickly becomes friends with the popular ceramics student Ayumi Yamada. Ayumi already knows the three roommates well and secretly has strong feelings for one of them. Honey and Clover is a touching story about youth, love, searching for one's path, and self-discovery, all delicately intertwined through the complicated relationships among five close friends.

Train Heartnet, a cold-blooded assassin known for his flawless execution of every mission, carries the alias "Black Cat" within the criminal underworld. He works for Chronos, a powerful secret organization. One dark night, this indifferent gunman meets Saya Minatsuki, a mysterious bounty hunter with a bright outlook on life. They form an unusual friendship, and her positive influence prompts Train to reconsider his existence. He decides to leave his role as the Black Cat behind and pursue a new path as an honest bounty hunter. But Chronos—especially Creed Diskenth, Train's possessive subordinate—is unhappy with this change of heart. Creed is determined to use extreme methods to bring back the agent of misfortune. The former assassin, now a stray cat, can only roam so far before the sound of gunfire erupts again.

After navigating a series of chaotic events, Mithril's mercenary sergeant Sousuke Sagara and "Whispered" high school student Kaname Chidori resume their everyday school routines. Sousuke strives to blend in with civilians while juggling his covert duties, and Kaname tries to support him—though his over-the-top methods frequently frustrate her. But just as their lives settle down, fresh threats emerge. An independent terrorist faction called Amalgam appears, and internal strife within Mithril threatens to splinter the organization through failures and betrayals. New, highly advanced Arm Slave models only escalate the danger as global peace hangs in the balance. As Kaname and Sousuke grapple with their personal struggles amid life-or-death conflicts, will they manage to make the right decisions and shape their own destiny?

While walking home from school, Yukari Hayasaka is stopped by a strange man who stares intently at her body. He has spiky blond hair, a spiked choker, and multiple ear and facial piercings. She wants to get away and runs off, only to collide with a tall, beautiful purple-haired woman who has a flower pattern around one eye. Yukari faints from the shock and later wakes up in a place called the Atelier. It turns out these strangers are fashion designers attending the famous Yazawa Art Academy, and their group wants Yukari to model for their brand at the academy's upcoming show. Yukari declines their offer and escapes the Atelier, but accidentally leaves her school ID behind. George Koizumi, the head designer, sees it and immediately knows she is the perfect model for them. He will not stop until he gets what he wants—and he wants her. Yukari had never considered something as frivolous as modeling before, but could life among these eccentric designers actually be fun? Or will Yukari lose herself in this world of art and passion?

In the arid realm of Clow, princess Sakura and her archaeologist companion Syaoran enjoy quiet days, despite the king's disapproval of their growing bond. Their peaceful existence is disrupted when Sakura, in a trance-like state, appears before Syaoran with wings sprouting from her back. The wings scatter into feathers and she collapses, prompting Syaoran to act. Syaoran discovers that to save Sakura, he must gather her feathers, which have been dispersed across numerous dimensions. He strikes a bargain with the Dimensional Witch Yuuko Ichihara and gains the aid of Mokona Modoki, a creature capable of crossing between worlds. Joining this quest are Fai D. Flourite, a lighthearted mage escaping oppression in his own realm, and Kurogane, a warrior sent on this journey to hone his skills and temper his nature. This unlikely group sets out to retrieve Sakura's feathers, a task that seems nearly hopeless.

The Iga and Kouga ninja clans have been locked in a fierce conflict for generations. However, a ceasefire is imposed by the powerful warlord Ieyasu Tokugawa, forcing the two clans to lay down their weapons. As time passes, Gennosuke Kouga, the heir of the Kouga clan, and Oboro Iga, the heir of the Iga clan, fall in love. They hope that their marriage will bring lasting peace between their clans. Yet their dreams are shattered when old rivalries are rekindled, pulling them back into war. Ieyasu's two grandsons each lay claim to the next shogunate succession. To settle the dispute, the Kouga and Iga are each ordered to send their ten finest warriors into a deadly battle royale, with each clan backing one of the rival heirs. Two scrolls listing the fighters are provided, to be marked in blood as each warrior falls. The victor will earn the Tokugawa shogunate's favor for a thousand years. Caught between love and clan loyalty, Gennosuke and Oboro must ultimately decide their clans' destiny.

After the apocalyptic war known as Armageddon, humanity encounters a new threat in vampires. Ongoing conflicts between the two species have divided the world into distinct factions. The vampire race, called Methuselah, aligns with the New Human Empire, while humans—referred to as Terrans by the vampires—form the Vatican Papal State. Additionally, extremist organizations such as the Rosenkreuz Order aim to reignite warfare, even as the factions try to avoid open hostilities. To counter terrorist groups, the Vatican establishes the AX unit. Under the leadership of Cardinal Caterina Sforza, AX agents investigate vampire-related incidents, hoping for eventual peaceful coexistence between Terrans and Methuselah. Among the unit is priest Abel Nightroad—a seemingly absent-minded yet kind-hearted man who becomes a formidable vampire slayer in battle. He is partnered with agent Sister Esther Blanchett, a courageous and gentle young nun burdened by a tragic past. As the pair grow closer, they begin to uncover hints of sinister plots and dark forces operating in secrecy. However, their journey is fraught with misfortune that may compel them to face the painful memories haunting their hearts.

Sena Kobayakawa is a shy, reserved, and physically small student at Deimon High School, making him an easy target for bullies. However, because he has spent his life running errands for others, Sena has become remarkably agile and skilled at weaving through crowds without detection. When the devious Youichi Hiruma—the captain of the Deimon Devil Bats football team—sees Sena's lightning-fast legs in action, he forces the reluctant boy to join the squad. Wanting to keep Sena's identity a secret from rival teams, Hiruma orders him to wear a visored helmet and take on the persona of "Eyeshield 21," a mysterious running back who wears jersey number 21. The legendary Eyeshield 21 is rumored to run at the speed of light and has reportedly achieved incredible feats while playing for Notre Dame College in the United States. Having always avoided confrontation in the past, Sena's unique talent may just make him the new secret weapon of the Deimon Devil Bats. As he spends time with his teammates, Sena gradually builds self-confidence and forms meaningful friendships along the way.

Vampires are supernatural beings that have existed for centuries, feeding on the life force of unsuspecting humans at night. But high school student Karin Maaka stands out even among her own kind. Unlike the rest of her vampire family, Karin has suffered since childhood from polycythemia—a rare condition that causes her to periodically generate an excessive amount of blood. The more blood she produces, the more dizzy and anemic she becomes, often resulting in frequent nosebleeds. Her sole remedy? Force her surplus blood onto random strangers, which surprisingly makes these "victims" feel more energetic and cheerful than before. With the help of her siblings—Anju, her reserved yet loving younger sister, and Ren, her womanizing older brother—who cover up her actions by erasing the affected humans' memories, nobody suspects anything. That is, until Karin's new classmate, Kenta Usui, transfers in and begins to notice her peculiar behavior. And to complicate matters further, Karin finds that her blood reacts strangely whenever Kenta is near.

Glide gently into Neo Venezia, a metropolis on the planet Aqua—once known as Mars. By the 24th century, humanity has succeeded in colonizing the once uninhabitable world. Despite its futuristic setting, Neo Venezia is filled with rustic charm; gondolas navigating broad canals and waterways serve as the primary means of transport. The city is a meticulous recreation of Venice on Manhome (the planet formerly called Earth). To ensure both residents and visitors fully experience Neo Venezia's countless attractions, companies have been established to offer guided gondola tours, one of which is the Aria Company. This is where Akari Mizunashi works, a free-spirited teenager from Manhome who is a novice Undine—the title given to tour guides. Follow Akari as she grows close to other Undine, tourists, the locals of Neo Venezia, and the city itself, gaining valuable life lessons along the way, including the wonderful realization that manmade miracles truly exist.

In a world where humans can have their desires fulfilled through the Goddess Help Hotline, a man named Keiichi Morisato accidentally summons the goddess Belldandy and jokingly says she should stay with him forever. Unfortunately for him, his "wish" comes true. Suddenly, Keiichi finds himself living alone with this beautiful woman, which leads to him being expelled from the all-male dormitory he resided in. However, after they find a place to stay at a Buddhist temple, the relationship between Keiichi and Belldandy begins to develop. Though they are both shy and somewhat uneasy around each other at first, what lies ahead for these two strangers may turn out to be an unexpected romance.

Negi Springfield is a ten-year-old wizard who only needs to pass one final exam to become a Master Wizard. His last test is an unusual one: he must work as an English teacher at an all-girls boarding school. Upon arriving, he accidentally humiliates a student named Asuna Kagurazaka and replaces her favorite teacher, making her resent him. Things get worse when Asuna discovers Negi's magical abilities and blackmails him into helping her. Despite their rocky start, the two are forced to collaborate on various challenges, from battling evil wizards to ensuring their class passes their final exams—all while navigating humor, magic, and budding romances.

In the world of Loveless, every person is born with cat ears and a tail, which vanish only if that individual engages in sexual intercourse. As a result, these features have become symbols of virginity and innocence. Combat is exclusively conducted by "fighting pairs" or couples, consisting of a Sacrifice, who absorbs damage, and a Fighter, who launches attacks. Ritsuka Aoyagi is a 12-year-old boy suffering from amnesia for reasons unknown. His brother was recently killed, and as if his life hasn't been difficult enough, on his first day at a new school, he is approached by a stranger named Agatsuma Soubi, who claims to have known his deceased brother. Ritsuka learns that Agatsuma and his brother were once a fighting pair, and that Agatsuma has now inherited Ritsuka in his brother's absence. Together, they seek the truth behind his brother's death and the organization called the "Seven Moons," which may be responsible. Meanwhile, Ritsuka and Agatsuma seem to be growing closer than they ever intended.

Everyday life is made up of ordinary moments—from forming friendships and attending school to earning money and celebrating holidays. Ichigo Mashimaro is a gentle series that follows the daily routines of Itou Chika, her older sister Nobue, and their friends Miu, Matsuri, and Ana.

A decade after the Bubble War, the gap between the wealthy and the impoverished has widened globally, with Japan reflecting this trend. The affluent pursue their own gratification and pleasures, turning Tokyo into a city shaped by such desires. Saiga, a former war photographer, now works for Hibara Ginza within Tokyo's capitalist framework. He sneaks into the Roppongi Club, a covert establishment in the city's red-light district, aiming to gather intelligence on them. However, he is apprehended and brought before a girl named Kagura, who is performing a ritual. His encounter with Kagura triggers his latent ability: the power to cause explosions by photographing objects. Determined to uncover the secrets of the Roppongi Club and Kagura, Saiga embarks on a solitary struggle.

A secret tournament is taking place to decide who will become the next ruler of the Heavenly World. In this contest, 100 Heavenly Beings, called "God Candidates," must each choose a middle school student on Earth to receive their power. These chosen students then battle one another on behalf of their God Candidates. The winner of the tournament receives the "Blank Talent," which lets them pick any unique ability they desire, while their God Candidate becomes the "God" and king of the Heavenly World. Kousuke Ueki, a middle school student, is chosen by his homeroom teacher Kobayashi and given the power to turn trash into trees. Despite worries from his classmate Ai Mori, Ueki sets out to follow his own sense of justice after seeing others misuse their powers for selfish reasons. As he faces skilled power users like Seiichirou Sano, Rinko Jerrard, Robert Haydn, and Hideyoshi Soya, he discovers that reaching his goal will be much more difficult than he thought.

Teenager Yamato Akitsuki leaves his home in the Hiroshima countryside and moves to Tokyo to start high school. In exchange for room and board, he agrees to help his aunt and cousin run their bathhouse, as well as the neighboring girls-only dormitory where he will be living. While heading to meet his relatives, he passes by a local high school track and becomes captivated by a girl practicing high jumps. Yamato later discovers that the high jumper is not only a resident of the dorm but also his next-door neighbor. Suzuka Asahina is a highly recruited track and field athlete who attends the same high school as him. Naturally a perfectionist, Suzuka is annoyed by Yamato's clumsy and carefree personality and finds it hard to be around him. Determined to win her affection, Yamato joins the track team after uncovering his hidden talent for sprinting. Through his experiences with the track team, his classmates, and the constantly drunk college students at the dorm, Yamato finds the determination to become a better athlete and a more fitting partner for Suzuka, even if it means driving himself to the brink of exhaustion.

While heading to the rooftop of his school, Manaka Junpei witnesses a lovely girl fall from above him, inadvertently exposing her strawberry-patterned underwear. Embarrassed, she hurries away before Junpei can learn who she is. With dreams of becoming a filmmaker, he thinks this encounter would make an ideal movie scene. He begins searching for the girl with the strawberry panties to film a reenactment. But soon he realizes that tracking down that one girl will prove far from straightforward.

With her striking tan complexion and long bleached hair, former high school swim club member Momo Adachi appears to be the sort of girl who can have any guy she wants. But in truth, she only has eyes for Kazuya "Toji" Toujigamori, a baseball player she has loved since junior high—and who, according to rumor, is only attracted to girls with fair skin. Despite her efforts to alter her look, many jealous classmates have started gossiping about her being promiscuous and "easy." Momo's friend Sae Kashiwagi always offers comfort, but secretly she is the one spreading the rumors as part of her own plan to steal Toji away. Making matters even more complicated is Kairi Okayasu, a popular male student at Momo's high school who has openly declared his love for her and is determined to win her over. Struggling to find love in a nearly impossible situation, Momo must navigate tangled love triangles, treacherous friends, and her own doubts about her appearance in order to discover who she truly is.

Mahjong is a game often enjoyed with family and friends, but it also thrives in society's underworld. Nangou, a compulsive gambler burdened with over three million yen in debt, makes a desperate final attempt to settle his score by betting his life on a mahjong match against the mafia. As the game unfolds, however, Nangou drifts further from winning and closer to death. Just when all hope seems lost, the game parlor is suddenly invaded by Shigeru Akagi, a young boy fleeing from the police. In a last-ditch effort to turn the tide, Nangou passes the game to Akagi after teaching him a few basic rules. The mafia sneers as Akagi takes a seat to play—but they soon discover that Akagi is a born gambler. He is an imposing figure unafraid of death, one fated to become a legend.

As the story of Rozen Maiden draws to a close, a new story begins in Rozen Maiden: Träumend. Shinku and the other sentient dolls from the Rozen Maiden collection continue their daily life at Jun Sakurada's residence. Having grown accustomed to his role as Shinku's partner in the perilous Alice Game, Jun overcomes his previous anxieties and gets ready to go back to school. Even though Shinku and the other dolls spend their days leisurely in the comfort of Jun's home, dark times approach with the arrival of a new adversary: Barasuishou, the seventh Rozen Maiden. However, Barasuishou remains an enigma even to her fellow dolls, none of whom had ever seen her before. Shinku interprets this as an indication that the Alice Game is nearing its conclusion, meaning the dolls will soon be compelled to battle each other. Troubled by the impending conflict and nightmares about another doll, Shinku starts to distance herself from the others. If she hopes to achieve victory, it will demand a heavy price—the lives of her sisters.

Following a routine raid, rookie sky pirate Coud discovers an unusual item in his crew's cargo hold: Ren, an Edel Reid—a race valued by humans for granting special combat abilities to their partners through a process called "Reacting." He soon realizes Ren is far more valuable than he initially thought. The pirate ship is visited by three agents from the Edel Reid Complete Protection Agency, Arc Aire, who attempt to buy her. When Coud refuses, a mysterious force attacks the ship, and Coud's captain orders him to protect Ren.

During their final elementary school summer, four friends attempt a courage test at a local graveyard. Haruka Kaminogi tries to rescue Yuu Gotou from his overbearing mother, only to experience a bizarre vision of blue snow and a mysterious silver-haired man. A similar apparition strikes Haruka and her companions at the graveyard just as they flee from what they believe are ghosts. Unaware to the children, these figures are Dragon Soldiers, an elite force from the dimension La'cryma, who have arrived to secure the Dragon Torque, their last hope for survival. Shockingly, both the soldiers and Haruka discover that she is the Torque. As she attempts to escape the soldiers, Haruka finds solace in the silver-haired man, who claims to be an alternate version of Yuu.

Due to his small stature, Yukinari was constantly picked on and mistreated by girls throughout his childhood. By the time he reaches high school, this has resulted in an unusual allergic reaction: any physical contact or even close proximity to females causes him to break out in hives. So he is shocked when he finds himself transported to the city of Seiren, which exists on a hidden world that orbits Earth and is home to an enormous female population with very few males. Luckily, he meets Miharu-chan, a girl whose touch does not trigger his condition.

Van, a lean and indifferent swordsman, travels with a single goal: to kill the man who murdered his fiancée. His only clue is that the killer possesses a mechanical claw for an arm, leading others to call him The Claw Man. On his journey, Van passes through the town of Evergreen, which is under attack by bandits seeking to loot its treasury. There, he meets Wendy Garret, a shy young girl searching for her kidnapped brother. When the townspeople beg Van to help defend them, he refuses, insisting their troubles are none of his concern, and leaves the city to fend for itself. Shortly after, Van encounters the bandits himself, and they provoke him enough that he takes them on for his own personal reasons. To his surprise, he discovers that the bandits were connected to The Claw Man, and that they kidnapped Wendy's brother for reasons they never revealed. After easily dispatching the bandits, Van continues his search for The Claw Man, begrudgingly accompanied by Wendy. Neither of them realizes, however, that The Claw Man is entangled in something far more horrifying than they could imagine.

Long ago, a race called the Shadow Angels attacked Earth to drain the life force from everyone living there. Through an extraordinary miracle, the Shadow Angels fell into dormancy, allowing humanity to survive for another 12,000 years without fear of them. However, 11 years after a catastrophe known as the Holy Genesis devastated the planet, the Shadow Angels awakened and resumed their assaults. To give humanity a fighting chance, an organization named DEAVA was established, and a robotic weapon called Aquarion was deployed. To unlock Aquarion's full potential, three pilots must unite their hearts, bodies, and souls—a feat only a rare few can achieve. Consequently, the search for so-called 'Element Users' became a priority, in hopes of securing humanity's future. Sousei no Aquarion follows the story of Apollo, a nearly feral young man raised in poverty, believed to be the reincarnation of a legendary hero. After his best friend is taken by the Shadow Angels, Apollo decides to become an Aquarion pilot. Can he turn the tide of the war and free humanity from the Shadow Angels' threat once and for all?

Izumi Sawatari and her younger sister, Mitsuki Sawatari, fled their home and desperately need work. The sole positions available are as maids in the mansion of fourteen-year-old millionaire Yoshitaka Nakabayashi. What initially appears to be straightforward employment proves far more intense than the sisters anticipated, as Yoshitaka is a bossy employer who insists they address him as "Master."

Satonaka Ikkou is a sixteen-year-old boy in his first year of training at the Saienji Buddhist Temple. His parents sent him there to be trained by the Saienji Priestess, who is his grandmother. At the temple, he is surrounded by beautiful female priestesses-in-training. Whenever Ikko sees a girl naked, he gains the ability to transform into a super-monk and carry out massive exorcisms for the temple's benefit.

Following the resolution of the Jewel Seed incident, Nanoha Takamachi resumes her daily routine, which now includes morning magic training. She exchanges video messages with Fate Testarossa and the crew of the Arthra, looking forward to meeting them in person again. However, her peace is shattered when Raising Heart alerts her to an imminent attack while she is studying in her room. The assailant is Vita, a young girl identifying herself as a Belka Knight, who demonstrates her power by using an intelligent device with a mysterious cartridge system to swiftly overpower Nanoha. The Space-Time Administration Bureau intervenes just in time to prevent Nanoha from being completely defeated. Vita and her fellow knights, Shamal, Signum, and Zafila, are on a mission to steal magical power from mages to complete the Book of Darkness, one of the Lost Logia. What is the sinister purpose behind the knights' pursuit of this Book of Darkness?

In the laid-back 1980s, Yurie Hitotsubashi is a typical middle schooler in Onomichi, a coastal city on Japan’s inland sea. Her daily life revolves around studying for tests and trying to get the attention of Kenji, the oblivious boy she has a crush on. One day at lunch, she casually tells her friend Mitsue that she transformed into a goddess the previous night. Their classmate Matsuri sees an opportunity and quickly adopts Yurie’s new status to save her family’s failing Shinto shrine. Matsuri plans to replace their ineffective local deity, Yashima-sama, with Yurie to boost the shrine’s popularity and revenue. With Matsuri acting as her manager, Yurie must handle divine duties like granting wishes, lifting curses, encountering aliens, and attending conventions for deities. Throughout all this, she continues attending school and striving to gather the courage to confess her feelings to Kenji.

At Momotsuki Academy, Class 1-C begins their tenth-grade year with a new instructor who is an MIT graduate. However, there is a catch: she is only eleven years old. Although Becky Miyamoto is a brilliant intellectual, this child prodigy is woefully unprepared to handle the chaotic mix of volatile teenagers and foolish aliens under her guidance.

Emma has served as a maid for most of her life, finding contentment in her role under the strict yet compassionate care of retired governess Kelly Stownar. Despite being beautiful, diligent, and kind, she has long accepted her social standing, even as the affection of many London laborers goes unreturned. Her search for romance ends unexpectedly when William, the heir to the newly wealthy Jones family, visits Mrs. Stownar’s estate. Having previously been under her guardianship, William is instantly smitten with the maid. His genuine kindness and earnest pursuit of Emma eventually win her heart. However, their budding romance faces severe resistance from the rigid class structures of 19th-century England. With social boundaries as fortified as national borders, Emma and William must determine if their love can withstand the overwhelming opposition of polite society.

Every night, Toramizu Ginta dreams of a magical world and longs to go there. Only his friend Koyuki believes in his dreams, yet Ginta stays optimistic despite the criticism he faces from others. His wish comes true when a giant door appears before him one day, summoning him to the realm of MAR Heaven. In this world, weapons called ARMS exist. Ginta initially delights in exploring this enchanted land, but soon discovers the devastating wars that have scarred MAR Heaven in the past—and the looming conflict that threatens to erupt again.

In the Kingdom of Windbloom, Arika Yumemiya enters Garderobe Academy with the goal of becoming an Otome—a virgin girl capable of wielding a HiME (Highly-advanced Materializing Equipment) that grants devastating powers. She also hopes to find her mother, who served as a Meister Otome, the highest-ranking Otome tasked with acting as a nation’s personal bodyguard and super weapon. During her time at the academy, Arika befriends Nina Wáng, a standout Otome student, and Mashiro Blan de Windbloom, the kingdom’s current princess. With their support, Arika quickly adapts to the school’s routines, spending her days training with enthusiasm, managing social bonds, and honing her abilities as an Otome. Yet Arika soon discovers that the path to becoming an Otome is filled with hazards and murky political schemes. Confronted by a series of personal challenges, she must make tough sacrifices if she truly intends to fulfill her aspirations.

Tazusa Sakurano is a figure skater with a clear path to the Olympics, with her fate hanging in the balance at a single competition in Canada. During her routine, she falls and strikes her head on the ice, losing consciousness. Coincidentally, Canadian stunt pilot Pete Pumps crashes in a fiery explosion. Following her crushing defeat, Tazusa returns to Japan but begins hearing a mysterious voice in her mind. The truth is that upon reaching heaven, Pete was barred from entry due to his sins and instructed to wait for 100 days, resulting in his soul being trapped inside Tazusa’s body. Refusing to let this intrusion derail her life, even with an extra presence in her mind, Tazusa continues her skating career, hoping that her uninvited roommate might actually assist her in reaching her dreams.

After falling from a fourth-story window, Hashiba Sora loses all his memories. When Fujimori Sunao becomes his new roommate at school, Fujimori tells Hashiba that he goes by the name Ran. Both Fujimori and Hashiba have split personalities that they developed in their youth. Their alternate selves, Yoru and Ran, are deeply in love. Although Fujimori and Hashiba are creeped out by what their other selves do together at night, they also begin to fall for each other. Through their relationship, Hashiba Sora uncovers many shocking truths about their childhood.

Chocolat Meilleure and Vanilla Mieux are childhood friends and fellow witches who find themselves competing to determine who will ascend as the next queen of the Magic World. To claim the throne, these two candidates must enroll in a human world school, where they aim to foster feelings of friendship and love in their peers. However, a dangerous rule looms: should a witch fall in love with a human, they face death. Amidst a thrilling journey marked by magical transformations, mystery, jealousy, and romance, Chocolat and Vanilla team up with their knights to defend the realm from the menacing Ogres while striving to become the rightful queen.

Thirteen-year-old Maya Kitajima appears destined to spend her life working in a bustling restaurant with her volatile mother, but her extraordinary acting ability catches the eye of legendary diva Chigusa Tsukikage, opening a path fraught with both promise and peril. Meanwhile, Ayumi Himekawa enjoys guaranteed success due to her famous lineage but desperately seeks recognition for her own artistic merit rather than her family's influence. Both young actresses compete for the coveted role of The Crimson Goddess, a part originally created by Chigusa. To claim it, they must overcome every acting trial and push their skills and stamina to the absolute limit. However, since only one can achieve victory, the other is destined to fail.

Lamune focuses on Kenji and his childhood friend Nanami. Despite the widespread assumption that they are in a relationship, both hesitate to escalate their bond beyond close friendship. Through flashbacks that reveal the origins of their tight connection, the narrative demonstrates that their shared experiences do not drive them apart, but instead deepen their closeness.

Elementary school student Capeta Taira lost his mother at a very young age, forcing him to become more self-reliant so his father wouldn’t worry. His father works long hours at a paving company to support them, and while Capeta puts on a brave face, he is ultimately a lonely child with a difficult life. On top of his household chores, he also has to endure bullying from Nobu Andou, which only makes things worse, even with the support of his classmate Monami Suzuki. One day, Capeta’s father sees young go-kart drivers racing at high speeds and is inspired. He decides to collect discarded parts from the track and begins building a gift for his son. Meanwhile, Capeta and Monami sneak into his workplace, curious about what he is up to. To their surprise, they find a go-kart assembled from junk parts—with Capeta’s name on it! Though it has no engine and looks battered, the kart is mostly complete and functional. Despite the heavy rain, Capeta can’t resist trying out this new machine. As he drives the kart downhill on a wet road, what nearly becomes a dangerous accident instead sparks a thrilling obsession. No longer bored with life, the engine of Capeta’s heart ignites with a new passion as he embarks on his journey into the world of racing.

Hatsune-Jima was once famous for its cherry trees that would bloom regardless of the season. Two years ago, the island's cherry trees lost that ability and became ordinary trees that only bloom in spring. Jun'ichi Asakura is now a graduating senior at Kazami Academy, surrounded by many close friends, both old and new. On a stormy summer day, a mysterious young girl named Aisia arrives at Jun'ichi's door. She is looking for Sakura's grandmother to study magic, ultimately hoping to bring happiness to everyone. When she discovers that grandmother Yoshino died long ago, she mistakenly assumes (thanks to his poor judgment) that Jun'ichi can teach her. Even after she finally understands the only magic he can perform is conjuring Japanese sweets, Aisia continues her search for magic on Hatsune-Jima. Amid the chaos of her search, Kazami Academy hires new medical staff.

The Futaba Detective Agency is run by Rentarou, who took over the family business after his father's death three weeks ago. He works with Sara and Souju, his live-in identical twin assistants. He soon runs afoul of the local Yakuza.

In a future city plagued by disaster and a vast divide between rich and poor, it's impossible to tell who has cybernetic enhancements. This makes life hard for Roy Revant, a renegade bounty hunter and bodyguard-for-hire. When a young girl with incredible strength saves him from a dangerous criminal, Roy realizes help can come from the most unexpected places. Teaming up with a few others, they fight to uncover the truth behind the giant corporations that claim to serve humanity and improve life. Solty, an amnesiac android, has escaped and is being pursued by the RUC Security Bureau. She meets bounty hunter Roy, who takes her in as his daughter after being hired as Miranda's bodyguard.

Asami Onohara is a seventeen-year-old high school student carrying a secret she has never told anyone: she is already married. Her husband, Kyosuke Ichimaru, works as a physics teacher at the same high school she attends. Although they are legally a married couple, Asami's father has prohibited any physical intimacy between them until after she graduates. Asami must keep her marriage to Kyosuke hidden while doing everything she can to advance their relationship, a task made even harder by the numerous obstacles and interruptions caused by her father and various other parties.

Ryuushi Shiratori is a young aspiring artist about to begin his studies at a vocational school. When he arrives at his new lodgings, Narutakisou, he becomes the center of attention among the oddball residents who live there. He quickly meets and falls for the landlady, Kozue Aoba, who seems both lovely and charming. However, Kozue is not what she appears to be—in fact, she is something more.

Kamikura Hiroki is an art student at the local Nadesico Academy, which encompasses both high school and college levels, and he hopes to become an art teacher in the future. He also serves as the advisor for the high school art club, which his cousin Housen Elis attends. Elis is a painter like Hiroki, but Hiroki has seemingly abandoned his own dreams and no longer paints. There appears to be some mysterious trauma in both of their pasts that may have changed them. Meanwhile, the high school hires a new physical education teacher, Kikyo Kiri. On her first day, she runs into Hiroki and is stunned—he is the boy she once confessed her feelings to, only to be rejected.

Sho Fukamachi, an ordinary teenager, stumbled upon an alien object called the Unit, forever altering his existence. The Unit bonded with Sho, transforming him into an immensely powerful life-form known as Guyver. Armed with this extraordinary strength, Sho fights against the enigmatic Chronos organization and its Zoanoids, striving to safeguard his friends and his world. Unbeknownst to Sho, his struggle against Chronos will ultimately unveil the origins of humanity, humanity's fate, and the Creators.

Mountain biking fan Shou Yamato is inexplicably transported to another realm called X-Zone along with his companions Kakeru and Makoto during a race. This parallel world operates on Idaten battles, which are MTB races featuring unique courses, specific rules, and latent powers sealed within the bicycles. The trio can only return to their original world by winning matches and acquiring the MTB emblems from their defeated opponents. Although Shou is initially confused and frightened by the strange environment, he quickly becomes enthusiastic about the chance to race against other MTB enthusiasts, forge new friendships and rivalries, and uncover the X-Zone's secrets, which could drastically alter his destiny. Shou and his friends must endure a difficult path filled with conspiracies aimed at them if they wish to return home safely.

Doraemon (2005) represents the latest anime adaptation of Fujiko Fujio’s manga bearing the same title. Serving as a remake of the 1979 series, this version boasts enhancements in production personnel, voice acting, character design, and audio quality. Doraemon, a feline robot hailing from the 22nd Century, travels to the present to guide Nobita, an inept and clumsy boy, toward a better future. Nobita’s romantic interest is Shizuka Minamoto, while his rivals include Takeshi Goda and Suneo. In each episode, Doraemon provides Nobita with a futuristic gadget to help him resolve the central conflict.

After finishing middle school, Konomi Yuzuhara enrolls in the same high school as her childhood friend, Takaaki Kono. With the start of the new academic year, the pair reunites with Tamaki Kosaka, another childhood friend, and meets numerous new people. Little do they know, these connections will soon set the stage for many unforgettable adventures.

Not long after the Wicked King was defeated, the Queen of the Garden of Light lost her memories and arrived on Earth as a 12-year-old girl named Hikari Kujou. With the help of Nagisa and Honoka, who have been given new costumes and powers, she must now find the twelve Heartiels—items that hold the key to restoring the Queen's lost memories. Together once more, they are Pretty Cure.

By the year 2048, a combat racing event known as the "Immortal Grand Prix," or IGPX, has captured public excitement, surpassing all previous motor sports in speed and thrill. This phenomenon grew so immense that an entire city was constructed for the racing industry, hosting competitions on a massive track. In the IGPX, two teams each field three IG machines—advanced humanoid mecha piloted by humans—that race at speeds exceeding 400 km/h over a 60 km course, completing three laps while intercepting opponents in a battle for first place. Victory hinges on the finest machine performance, the most skilled pilots, and flawless teamwork.

Often, individuals are most fragile when they are lonely and struggle to connect with those around them. This isolation can feel sharper within a crowd, driving some to seek comfort in bizarre locations where the unknown hides. Ayumu Aizawa, a former urban resident now living in the rural area of Tana, and Kisa Tanigawa, a young girl who finds it difficult to relate to people, are among these individuals. Both share a sense that their lives have veered off course. Zettai Shounen narrates the story of peculiar events impacting two distinct environments, without clarifying their origins or sudden emergence. It is only understood that these occurrences revolve around people harboring conflicting feelings toward themselves and others.