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Five years following his triumph at the World Martial Arts Tournament, Goku lives a tranquil life with his family until Raditz arrives, revealing himself as Goku's older brother. Raditz explains that Goku is a Saiyan, a member of a once-powerful race nearly wiped out after their home planet was destroyed. Sent to Earth as an infant with a mission to subjugate and ruin the world, Goku's aggressive nature was erased by a head injury that caused amnesia, leading him to grow into someone who uses his strength to defend others. When Raditz fails to recruit Goku, he warns Goku's friends of a looming danger that will soon reach Earth, igniting an interstellar conflict that shakes the universe. The battle for the seven magical Dragon Balls, capable of granting any wish, is about to commence, with only the strongest surviving the coming confrontation.

Set in 1950s Japan, Tatsuo Kusakabe relocates his family to a rural house to stay close to his wife, who is hospitalized for a prolonged illness. His daughters, Satsuki and Mei, soon adapt to their new life in the countryside. One day, Mei pursues a small, rabbit-like creature into the woods, where she encounters Totoro, a gigantic, magical forest spirit, and they quickly forge a connection. Soon after, Satsuki also meets Totoro, and the two sisters share a series of whimsical adventures with nature and other forest spirits.

Goku Son is a young boy living alone in the wilderness when he meets Bulma, a girl searching for the legendary Dragon Balls. These rare artifacts are said to grant one wish to whoever gathers them all. Bulma wants to collect them to wish for her ideal partner. Goku possesses one of these orbs but refuses to hand it over. Bulma proposes a deal: he can accompany her on her journey if she is allowed to use his Dragon Ball. Thus, their incredible adventure begins. Their path is not lonely; they soon encounter Master Muten-Roshi and his student Kuririn, both of whom Goku trains with to improve his abilities for an upcoming World Martial Arts Tournament. However, the power to grant any wish makes the Dragon Balls a target for those with evil intentions. To stop anyone who might misuse this ancient power, they continue to grow stronger, using their developing skills to protect the people they meet along their travels.

In 1988, a young boy with psychic abilities triggers a catastrophic explosion that destroys Tokyo and ignites World War III. To avert future disasters, he is captured and hidden from the public. Thirty years later, the reconstructed Neo-Tokyo is ravaged by gang violence and anti-government unrest. Shoutarou Kaneda leads "the Capsules," a notorious gang known for their oversized custom motorcycles and their bitter feud with "the Clowns." During a confrontation with their rivals, Kaneda's best friend, Tetsuo Shima, collides with an esper escaping a government facility. This incident awakens Tetsuo's dormant psychic powers, which quickly spiral out of control. As authorities struggle to contain this new threat to the city, Tetsuo becomes increasingly powerful, transforming into the epicenter of the escalating chaos.

As World War II approaches its conclusion in 1945, relentless American air raids inflict widespread devastation across Japan, destroying numerous cities. "Grave of the Fireflies," or "Hotaru no Haka" in Japanese, chronicles the lives of Seita and his younger sister Setsuko, forever altered by the brutal realities of war. Stripped of their mother, father, home, and any hope for a bright future, the siblings must confront the grim aftermath of the conflict. Left homeless and stranded, Seita and Setsuko wander the countryside, battling hunger and sickness. Despite encountering apathy and occasional cruelty from those around them, their unyielding optimism in the face of overwhelming hardship sustains them, temporarily delaying the inevitable conclusion of their tragic journey.

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

In an era where airships and airplanes are a daily sight, the young Sheeta is seized by government agents upon the discovery of her enigmatic crystal pendant. Held in despair aboard a flying vessel, her fate shifts when pirates attack, offering her an opportunity to flee. There, she encounters Pazu, a boy determined to locate the mythical floating fortress known as Laputa. Together, they embark on a journey to find this castle in the sky, while government forces relentlessly hunt them down for their own selfish reasons. Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa follows the exciting exploits of Sheeta and Pazu, illustrating how shared aspirations and perilous circumstances can create an unbreakable bond between two souls.

A millennium has passed since the devastating "Seven Days of Fire," a nuclear conflict that wiped out most life on Earth. In the aftermath, humanity struggles to survive against a hostile jungle thriving among the ruins, infested with toxic spores and giant insects that relentlessly encroach on the dwindling human settlements. The peaceful farming kingdom known as the "Valley of the Wind" remains untouched by the jungle due to its coastal location. Here, the Valley's spirited young princess, Nausicaä, sees her tranquil realm disrupted when an airship from Tolmekia crashes into their territory. After discovering a mysterious, pulsating artifact within the wreckage, Tolmekia launches a military assault on the Valley, aiming to reactivate a dangerous weapon from the ancient war. Nausicaä is forced to stop the Tolmekians from igniting another catastrophe that would doom humanity, all while protecting her people from the spreading toxic jungle.

In "Legend of the Galactic Heroes," the 150-year deadlock between the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance ends as a new generation of leaders rises: Reinhard von Lohengramm, an idealistic military prodigy, and Yang Wenli, a thoughtful historian from the FPA. Reinhard ascends the Empire's ranks backed by his childhood friend, Siegfried Kircheis, aiming to free his sister from the Kaiser's grasp and unite humanity under a single legitimate ruler while battling the fading Goldenbaum Dynasty's remnants. On the galaxy's opposite side, Yang, a staunch democracy advocate, struggles to uphold his beliefs amid the FPA's challenges and mentors his student, Julian Mintz, stressing that autocracy is not the answer. As war rages and ideologies collide, both strategic masters must reflect on the underlying motivations driving their conflict.

In the realm of martial arts, Ranma Saotome—a prodigy of the Saotome "Anything-Goes" school—suffers an unusual mishap while training in China. Tumbling into a cursed spring afflicts him so that contact with cold water transforms him into a girl, while hot water returns him to a boy. To complicate matters, Ranma's father had previously arranged his betrothal to one of the Tendo family's three daughters, aiming to secure the Tendo dojo's future. Even after learning about Ranma's curse, Soun Tendo goes ahead with the plan, picking his youngest daughter, Akane—a skilled martial artist who strongly dislikes men. Ranma ½ follows the comedic escapades of Ranma and Akane as they face numerous rivals, attract new romantic interests, and constantly get on each other's nerves, all while dealing with their unwelcome engagement.

In ancient times, a group of young warriors devoted themselves to safeguarding Athena, the deity of wisdom and warfare. Capable of fighting without weapons, their strength was immense; a single blow could split the heavens and crumble the earth beneath. These fighters were known as Saints and could harness the power of the Cosmos within them. In the modern era, a fresh batch of Saints emerges. Seiya, full of vigor, fights passionately to claim the Pegasus Cloth, determined to overcome any obstacle. After six years of rigorous training, his efforts bear fruit as he triumphs and joins Athena’s ranks as a Saint. However, Seiya’s trials are just beginning. Numerous threats and powerful adversaries still confront him and the other Saints. What future hurdles will the protagonists of the legendary Saint Seiya series face?

In the eerie, desolate world of Tenshi no Tamago, normal life has vanished. Strange sights fill the landscape: floating orbs encasing statues of deities, massive unmanned tanks, fishermen chasing phantom fish shadows, and caves adorned only with glass jars of water. Through this decaying environment, a young girl cares for a large egg while foraging for food. She meets a mysterious man carrying a cross on his back, who becomes fascinated by the girl and the secret within her egg. As they wander the ruined land together, they engage in thoughtful discussions about faith, the meaning of existence, and the origins of their own lives.

In the year 19XX, after a betrayal left him near death, the valiant warrior Kenshiro sets out across a desolate, post-apocalyptic wasteland to rescue his fiancée Yuria from the villainous Shin who captured her. Along the way, Kenshiro uses his deadly Hokuto Shinken martial art to defend the weak against brutal bandits. His heroic deeds soon draw the attention of powerful enemies, including tyrannical warlords and other skilled fighters, pulling Kenshiro into battles that go beyond his original goal. As each challenge grows greater, the heir of Hokuto Shinken must push his limits to reclaim what he holds most dear. Facing rising threats and an escalating war against darkness, especially his conflict with Shin and the Nanto Seiken martial arts faction, Kenshiro gradually becomes the protector of a harsh, irradiated world.

During his training on a remote cliff, Piccolo is defeated by a group of unknown assailants. These same attackers then head to Mount Paozu with the goal of stealing Gohan Son's Dragon Ball. Upon arriving, they easily overpower Chi-Chi and Gyumao—Gokuu Son's wife and father-in-law, respectively—and proceed to kidnap Gohan. Sensing something is wrong, Gokuu returns home to find Chi-Chi injured and learns what happened. He goes to Kame House to get the Dragon Radar, which he uses to track the Dragon Balls and locate both the enemies and Gohan.

After an alien ship collides with Earth, humanity realizes extraterrestrial life exists. Fearing potential threats, nations unite under the United Nations and convert the alien vessel into the SDF-1 Macross. During its first voyage, a fleet of Zentradi ships attacks Earth, and the Macross unexpectedly engages them, triggering an interstellar war. Trying to escape, the Macross heads for the moon but instead warps into deep space along with the city it carries. In this chaos, Hikaru Ichijou, a carefree acrobatic pilot, and Minmay Lynn, an aspiring singer, join the Macross crew on a profound journey filled with hardship and adversity, confronting the brutal realities of battle.

10,000 years into the future, the world has transformed into a vastly different realm. Monsters freely roam the land, and while people possess advanced technology like high-powered weapons and cybernetic horses, they live a modest existence more reminiscent of centuries past. The narrative centers on a small hamlet suffering from monster attacks and living under the shadow of Count Magnus Lee, a powerful vampire lord who has ruled for millennia. When a young girl is bitten by the Count and chosen as his current plaything, she seeks the help of a quiet, wandering stranger named D. It so happens that D is one of the world's finest vampire hunters, and he takes it upon himself to cut through Magnus Lee's many minions and put an end to the Count's reign.

In *Urusei Yatsura*, Ataru Moroboshi is an ordinary high school student cursed with terrible luck and an incorrigible tendency to flirt with every girl he sees. When the Oni, an alien race, invade Earth, Ataru is unexpectedly chosen to face one of them in a symbolic competition. To his surprise, the contest is nothing more than a game of tag, and his opponent is Lum, the daughter of the Oni leader. Lum, who prizes honor above all, is tricked into losing when Ataru snatches her bikini top. Confusion erupts when Lum misinterprets Ataru's promise to marry his girlfriend, Shinobu Miyake, believing it was meant for her instead. Delighted by this prospect, she moves into Ataru's home, leveraging her status as an alien princess. Now, Ataru must juggle his crumbling relationship with Shinobu, keep Lum content, and continue his relentless habit of chasing after every girl he encounters.

Captain Tsubasa follows a young elementary school boy whose entire existence revolves around his deep passion for soccer. At only eleven years old, Tsubasa Oozora has practiced the sport since early childhood, turning what for others is just a pastime into an all-consuming obsession. To chase his childhood ambitions, Tsubasa relocates with his mother to the famous city of Nankatsu, celebrated for its outstanding elementary school soccer squads. Although he has achieved success before, Nankatsu presents tough obstacles, forcing Tsubasa to rely on all his abilities and raw talent to distinguish himself among his new opponents. On his path, Tsubasa meets both rivals and allies, including the affectionate Sanae Nakazawa and the exceptionally skilled goalkeeper Genzo Wakabayashi. Both share Tsubasa's unwavering devotion to the game, becoming crucial companions as they work toward their shared objective. Tsubasa's ultimate ambition is to represent Japan in the FIFA World Cup, but reaching that goal demands far more than simply natural ability.

In the busy streets of Tokyo, the City Hunter organization, known by the call sign XYZ, acts as a powerful force against crime, taking on any job without question. Its key member is Ryou Saeba, a sharpshooter armed with a Colt Python, who works alongside the tough and tomboyish Kaori Makimura. The pair confronts difficult cases and faces the many perils of their dangerous profession head-on. When not handling high-stakes assignments, Ryou spends his time pursuing attractive women, a habit often stopped by Kaori and her heavy hammer. Whether dealing with small-time thieves, arms dealers, or large crime syndicates, nothing can stop Ryou Saeba once he sets his sights on his next objective.

In the year Universal Century 0087, after the conclusion of the One Year War between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon, the Federation creates an elite unit called the Titans to hunt down remaining Zeon forces. However, the Titans become just as oppressive, leading to the formation of the Anti-Earth Union Group (AEUG) to oppose their tyranny. Seventeen-year-old Kamille Bidan lives in the colony Green Noa, which houses a Titan base. Following a clash with a Titan officer, Kamille becomes involved in an attack orchestrated by former Zeon ace Char Aznable, who now fights for the AEUG under the alias Quattro Bajeena. Circumstances cause Kamille to seize a prototype Gundam belonging to the Titans, pulling him into the dangerous conflict.

In the town of Clock Hill, an unremarkable boarding house named Maison Ikkoku stands, but its residents are far from ordinary. Among them is the quiet tenant Yuusaku Godai, who is fed up with the endless noise and lively gatherings of his neighbors. Determined to relocate to a quieter environment to focus on his studies, he prepares to leave. However, his plans are suddenly disrupted upon meeting Kyoko Otonashi, the new manager of the boarding house. Captivated by her, Godai changes his mind about moving out. Kyoko, however, harbors her own romantic struggles; she is a widow who lost her husband only six months into their marriage. As her feelings for Godai begin to develop, she remains attached to the memory of her late spouse, believing no one else can fill the void in her life. With Godai's persistence and support from the quirky residents, Kyoko may yet discover love once more.

This tale depicts a different version of the Dragon Ball start, highlighting an unusual encounter between Goku, Bulma, Oolong, and Yamcha. The four come together while each seeks the dragon balls for their own motives, only to run into Gourmet, a wicked king after the same treasures.

Kame-Sen'nin gives Goku and Kuririn the assignment of rescuing the sleeping princess from Lucifer, promising to take them on as his students if they succeed. However, the task turns out to be far more dangerous than they first expected.

In the neutral Side 6 colony cluster, ten-year-old Alfred Izuruha is captivated by the conflict between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon, much like other children his age. Unknown to him, his neighbor Christina is secretly test-piloting a Federation prototype Gundam within the colony. The Zeon Special Forces learn of this and deploy a squad to the colony with orders to either capture or destroy the Gundam. As fighting erupts between Federation and Zeon forces, Alfred accidentally comes across a crashed Zaku mobile suit and encounters its pilot, Zeon recruit Bernard "Bernie" Wiseman. Through this chance meeting, Alfred and Bernie forge a connection; Alfred gains a direct view of the war he has always been curious about, while Bernie uses the information Alfred supplies to assist his mission in the colony.

After a devastating event, Yabuki Joe falls into despair and loses all hope. Seeking to escape his past, he abandons the gym and roams aimlessly. During his travels, he encounters figures like Wolf Kanagushi and Goromaki Gondo, who unexpectedly rekindle his fading passion for boxing, prompting him to end his wandering. Returning home, Joe continues his boxing career but struggles with deep psychological hurdles that impair his performance, though neither he nor his coach recognizes these issues. To help Joe overcome these mental blocks, Carlos Rivera, a celebrated boxer from Venezuela, is brought in to support his psychological recovery.

Renzaburou Taki seems like an ordinary office worker, but he is actually a member of the Black Guards, a covert group dedicated to preserving peace between humans and demons. With the peace treaty renewal deadline nearing, Taki is assigned to protect Giuseppe Mayart, a key human mystic, alongside Makie, a female demon. The task proves far more challenging than anticipated; as a faction of radical demons uses terrorist methods to break the agreement between the two realms, Giuseppe focuses on avoiding his duties to pursue romantic adventures with women.

In the year 2032, seven years after the Second Great Kanto Earthquake destroyed Tokyo, the city has been rebuilt as MegaTokyo. Mechanical laborers called Boomers handled the reconstruction. Originally created to assist humans, these units are now being turned into weapons by the secretive corporation Genom, becoming powerful human-like machines of destruction. To deal with the growing number of Boomer-related crimes, the AD Police were formed as a special task force. However, the official police struggle against the large numbers and superior power of their enemies. Because of this, the responsibility falls on the Knight Sabers, a mysterious group of vigilantes who use advanced powersuits that are even better than military technology. Led by Sylia Stingray, the team includes Priscilla "Priss" Asagiri, Nene Romanova, and Linna Yamazaki, working together to stop any Boomer that threatens the public.

In "Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure," the disappearance of Emperor Chiaotzu's wife leads Master Shen to disclose that gathering the seven Dragon Balls can call forth the eternal dragon, who can grant wishes to bring her back. While the Emperor arranges the World Martial Arts Tournament, where Goku and Krillin take part, Bora and his son Upa conceal a Dragon Ball they discovered from the emperor's forces, commanded by the villainous Shen and General Tao. At the same time, Bulma sets off on her own quest for the Dragon Balls, joined by Yamcha, Puar, and Oolong.

It is the summer of 1945, and three years have passed since the war between Japan and the United States began. Gen, a young boy, lives a difficult yet content life in Hiroshima, a city that has oddly remained untouched by the bombings that have ravaged nearly every other Japanese city. Food is scarce, and Gen's family is weakened by severe malnutrition, a condition that places his pregnant mother in danger. With little time to spare, Gen and his younger brother Shinji assist their parents with their work, doing all they can to help the family endure these hard times. Unbeknownst to them, the Americans have something planned for Hiroshima, and on August 6, 1945, their lives are about to be transformed forever.

In Universal Century 0093, Char Aznable, commanding the space rebel group Neo Zeon, promotes the idea of humanity relocating to space in order to secure peace. To advance this cause, he intends to send the immense asteroid Axis colliding into Earth, creating a catastrophic winter that would make the planet impossible to live on. This aggressive scheme also lets him address a personal conflict with Amuro Ray, which began with a comrade's death during the One Year War, even though they have sometimes fought on the same side. The Earth Federation's Londo Bell unit is the only group capable of stopping Char's plan. Led by seasoned Captain Bright Noa, and with Amuro Ray piloting the sophisticated Nu Gundam, Londo Bell launches an operation to safeguard Earth. As the original Gundam story heads toward its climactic finale, the decisive battle between Londo Bell and Neo Zeon determines the planet's future and concludes the bitter feud between Char and Amuro.

In the ambitious Babylon Project, Tokyo undergoes a major urban transformation with the aid of Labors—specialized robots used for construction. These machines are essential to the rapid development of artificial islands in Tokyo Bay. When the key figure behind this project is found dead under suspicious circumstances that appear to be suicide, Captain Kiichi Gotou and his Patlabor team are assigned to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, a series of Labor malfunctions and a corrupted AI system endanger the lives of Tokyo's residents. Young pilot Noa Izumi, together with her Patlabor named Alphonse, works under Gotou's leadership to stop a potentially apocalyptic scheme aimed at destroying both the city and the country.

The spacecraft Macross, carrying a bustling city of civilians and soldiers, finds itself millions of miles from Earth, engaged in a relentless struggle against the colossal alien races, the Zentradi and Meltrandi. The conflict between humanity and these extraterrestrial forces rages on as the Macross transforms into a mecha piloted by fighter ace Hikaru Ichijou during battles. As Hikaru navigates through numerous trials, he forms a bond with the city's beloved idol, Minmay Lynn. Despite the challenges posed by her fame and social standing, their relationship blossoms. Amidst the ongoing war and uncertainty regarding Earth's condition, Hikaru and his comrades continue to battle the enigmatic foes. Amid the chaos and violence, Hikaru and Minmay strive to maintain their connection. Through her music, Minmay channels her emotions, potentially offering a path to peace.

In "Kimagure Orange Road," Kyousuke Kasuga lives a restless life because his family possesses supernatural abilities, forcing him to change schools seven times by his third year of middle school. His fortunes shift when he catches a stylish hat belonging to a beautiful girl, Madoka Ayukawa, but he soon discovers she is actually the feared "Madoka the Pick"—a rebellious student known for smoking, drinking, and fighting. Matters grow more complicated with Hikaru Hiyama, a lively first-year who develops feelings for Kyousuke. Caught in a romantic triangle with Madoka and Hikaru, Kyousuke must also navigate the unpredictable consequences of his family's paranormal powers.

Shirotsugh "Shiro" Lhadatt is a cadet in the Royal Space Force (RSF) of the Kingdom of Honneamise, despite never having left his home planet—something no one has ever achieved. The RSF is seen as a failure by its citizens and a government more focused on war with a neighboring nation than on advancing science. After attending a memorial for a fellow cadet, Shiro wanders the city at night and meets Riquinni Nonderaiko, a passionate young person enthusiastic about space exploration. Their interactions deepen, and Riquinni's motivation inspires Shiro to volunteer as a pilot for an upcoming rocket mission that could make him Honneamise's first astronaut. Soon after, Shiro and the RSF join forces with a dedicated group of experienced scientists and engineers eager to revive the nation's struggling space program. However, their efforts catch the government's attention, revealing possible hidden motives for the RSF. Despite major obstacles, this determined group persists, believing the cosmos may hold humanity's ultimate chance for redemption.

In the Universal Century 0088, the Anti-Earth Union Group (AEUG) secures a hard-won victory against the Earth Federation's Titans, but Neo-Zeon—formerly Axis Zeon—remains a grave threat under Newtype leader Haman Karn, who plans to dominate Earth and the space colonies. The AEUG flagship Argama docks at Side 1's Shangri-La colony for repairs, where fourteen-year-old scrap dealer Judau Ashta works to support his younger sister's schooling. After discovering an escape pod holding an ex-Titans pilot, Judau and his friends hatch a scheme to steal a mobile suit from the Argama for a substantial payoff. Their plan is interrupted when a Neo-Zeon vessel attacks the Argama, dragging Judau and his companions into the escalating space war against their will.

In a future where advanced robotics has created heavy robots known as labors, used in fields such as construction, firefighting, and military tasks, there remains a danger that these powerful machines can fall into criminal hands. To counter this threat, police forces deploy their own specially trained patrol labor units, or patlabors. The story focuses on the Second Special Vehicles Division, a varied team of patlabor officers committed to maintaining order while balancing their demanding duties with their personal lives.

With technological advancements, humanity has developed versatile robots called Labors to assist with everyday tasks. Unfortunately, some individuals use these machines for illegal activities, leading police departments worldwide to employ specialized "Patrol Labors," or Patlabors, to combat Labor-related crimes. New recruit Noa Izumi becomes part of a dedicated Patlabor unit, operating her own mech named Alphonse. Working alongside her peers, Izumi aims to safeguard society against those who misuse this formidable technology. As she settles into her role, she navigates the challenges of balancing her personal and professional life while forming friendships with aloof colleague Asuma Shinohara, fellow pilot Isao Oota, and others in her brigade. Together, they confront conspiracies, internal conflicts, and even supernatural perils.

Before the legendary clash between Count von Lohengramm of the Galactic Empire and Yang Wen-li of the Free Planets Alliance at the Battle of Astarte, a four-month interval occurred. At this time, the future count was known as Reinhard von Müsel. As the youngest admiral in the Empire's history, he endured ridicule and skepticism from his peers, who were jealous of his connection to the Kaiser’s concubine. When Reinhard was dispatched with his fleet to Iserlohn Fortress, he received orders from the cunning and ambitious Fleet Admiral Gregor von Muckenberger to confront an enemy fleet in a nearby star system. Realizing these instructions were a covert attempt to eliminate him, Reinhard nonetheless directed his weary forces into combat within the atmosphere of the gas giant Legnica. Little did he know, this engagement would mark the beginning of numerous encounters with the Hero of El Facil.

Amid the continuing war, Amuro and the White Base crew make their way to the Earth Federation's base at Jaburo, encountering fresh adversaries and overcoming major challenges. They join Operation Odessa, a campaign intended to liberate Earth from Zeon's control. As they endure the hardships of combat and forge new partnerships, Amuro begins to realize his own potential as an enigmatic Newtype.

The story centers around Uesugi Kazuya, his older twin brother Tatsuya, and their childhood friend Asakura Minami. Kazuya is adored by his community for his skills, hard work, and position as the ace pitcher on his middle school baseball team. In stark contrast, Tatsuya is seen as a lazy individual who has always taken a backseat, allowing Kazuya to be in the spotlight even though Tatsuya might have more natural talent. Minami, who is treated as a quasi-sibling, views both boys equally. Society, along with Tatsuya himself, anticipates a romantic relationship between Kazuya and Minami. However, Tatsuya's viewpoint evolves over time, leading him to realize that while he is willing to sacrifice anything for his brother, he cannot accept giving Minami up to Kazuya. The narrative delves into Tatsuya's journey to carve out his own identity amidst his brother's fame, examining how this conflict affects their relationships with Minami and their joint pursuit of fulfilling her long-held dreams.

Neo Tokyo is an anthology film composed of three distinct short stories directed by Rintaro, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, and Katsuhiro Otomo. In "Labyrinth Labyrinthos," Sachi and her cat Cicerone fall through a mirror into a strange maze while searching for the feline, chased by a clown's shadow into the unknown. "Running Man" follows journalist Bob Stone as he investigates the life of Zack Hugh, the longtime champion of a deadly car race whose body and mind have deteriorated over ten years. As the next race begins, Bob witnesses the severe effects on both the racer and the vehicle. "The Order to Stop Construction" centers on office worker Tsutomo Sugioka, who ventures into a dangerous jungle to halt a construction project after the site supervisor goes missing. He finds himself in a chaotic domain run by self-operating construction robots. When the lead robot refuses to follow his orders, Tsutomo must find another way to stop operations before his company suffers major financial loss.

When you are facing a serious crisis, you can contact the World Welfare Work Association, abbreviated as WWWA. They dispatch a group of skilled and proficient operatives known as Trouble Consultants to handle your issues. However, if the team assigned to you happens to be the Dirty Pair, resolving your problem might result in extensive destruction.

Ryou Saeba and his long-suffering partner Kaori are dedicated to keeping the streets of Shinjuku safe for the weak, the poor, and the downtrodden—though, in truth, Ryou is only hoping for a bit of "mokkori" from a grateful client. Meanwhile, Kaori is just hoping her 100-ton hammer is hefty enough to shift Ryou's focus from the ladies to his actual duties. Surrounded by a bevy of beautiful women and a host of dastardly villains, City Hunter is always prepared for any kind of action!

Following World War III, humanity rebuilt and created Olympus, a high-tech city run by the supercomputer Gaia and inhabited by Bioroids—genetically engineered beings who handle all administrative tasks. Olympus provides its residents with comfort and safety. But a recent increase in crime breaks the city's peace. Deunan Knute and her partner Briareos Hecantochires, part of Olympus's Enhanced SWAT team, are tasked with dealing with the most perilous threats. When a terrorist group threatens Olympus's stability, Deunan and Briareos vow to stop them no matter what.

In the follow-up series, after Kenshiro defeated Raoh, a new adversary emerges: the warriors of the Gentou Kouken. Falco, the successor of the Gentou Kouken style, takes orders from an evil ruler named Jacko. Jacko claims to be the man chosen by the Tentei and commands his subordinates to capture all living people in order to build his Imperial Capital. Kenshiro once again rises from the shadows and puts an end to Jacko's tyrannical ways. Amidst the chaos, Lynn is captured and taken to the land of the Shura, a place inhabited only by ruthless fighters. Now Kenshiro must pursue her captor and defeat the three Rasho of that land in order to escape with his life and with Lynn.

Nine prominent Japanese animators each contributed a short piece centered on the theme of robots to Robot Carnival. Though the segments are independent, they are connected through their shared examination of human-robot relationships and the outcomes of creating artificial life. Each film delivers its own unique viewpoint on these topics. The individual shorts consist of "Opening," co-directed by Atsuko Fukushima and Katsuhiro Otomo; "Franken's Gears" by Koji Morimoto; "Deprive" by Hidetoshi Omori; "Presence" by Yasuomi Umetsu; "Star Light Angel" by Hiroyuki Kitazume; "Cloud" by Mao Lamdo; "A Tale of Two Robots" by Hiroyuki Kitakubo; "Nightmare" by Takashi Nakamura; and "Ending," again co-directed by Atsuko Fukushima and Katsuhiro Otomo.

Ryo Saeba operates as a private detective by day and takes on the role of a sweeper to fight crime in the city during other hours. Though highly skilled, he is prone to being distracted by beautiful women. His partner, Kaori Makimura, frequently finds herself shielding their female clients from Ryo's unwanted advances.

Above the rooftops of Shinjuku, Genichirou Izayou once suffered defeat at the hands of Levih Rah, a man who bartered his soul for demonic power. A decade has passed, and Shinjuku remains a demon-infested wasteland while the rest of Tokyo stays untouched. One day, Kyouya, Genichirou's son, learns from the news that Japan's revered prime minister has fallen victim to demonic attacks. Despite his uncertainty about inheriting his father's Nempo abilities, Kyouya realizes he is the only one who can stop Levih Rah from threatening the world. Teaming up with Sayaka Rama, the prime minister's daughter, Kyouya ventures into Shinjuku, determined to overcome the challenge his father could not.

Giovanni resides on the outskirts of a small rural town, where his mother is confined to bed due to illness, and his father has been absent since departing for work on a fishing boat. As an outsider at school, Giovanni finds comfort in his friendship with Campanella, whose father serves as the mayor. During the town’s Festival of Stars, Giovanni drifts into a daydream on a hill and notices a steam locomotive floating through the sky. He boards the train, discovering that Campanella is already on board. Together, they journey through the cosmos, encountering unusual travelers and exploring beautiful yet mysterious landscapes.

In the frigid Ouu Mountains, a tiger-striped puppy named Gin is born as the son of Riki, the most formidable bear-hunting dog. To take down the murderous Akakabuto—who, after defeating Gin's grandfather and father, intends to establish a stronghold deep in the mountains of Ou—Gin enlists in the Ouu Army, his youthful spirit ablaze with resolve. With only three months left before the decisive battle with Akakabuto, his focus is on finding genuine "men" willing to fight alongside his comrades to the very end against Akakabuto, as he speeds across the entire expanse of Japan!

After a century-long interstellar war that devastated nearly 200 star systems, a fragile peace has settled across the Astragius Galaxy. Chirico Cuvie, a soldier operating powered armor in special forces, is abruptly reassigned to a secret and illegal mission to steal military secrets from their own allies, forcing him to flee from his own military. His loyalty now in doubt, Chirico is abandoned in space by his conspiratorial superiors to secure their escape. By chance, he survives and becomes a fugitive hunted by both the conspirators and military intelligence. Haunted by visions of a captivating and enigmatic woman—his mission's target and the only clue to uncovering the sinister conspiracy—he is determined to expose the truth. However, those behind the plot will stop at nothing to conceal their motives.

In a future where terrorism is rampant across Japan, law enforcement has become nearly as ruthless as the criminals they pursue. Among them, a cop known as Angel stands out as the most relentless, stopping at nothing in her pursuit of justice. Her routine takes a sharp turn when she and her new partner start looking into a string of murders—each victim being a criminal, dispatched in gruesome fashion. The perpetrators are a band of psychics who have united to hunt down the city's worst scum and deliver their own brand of justice. After several clashes between the police and these psychics, two of the psychics begin to question whether they are truly on the side of right, while the third cares more for killing than any moral code. Augmented with cybernetics from an unknown source, this rogue psychic embarks on a killing spree, with Angel as his primary target. Even with assistance from the two conflicted psychics and her partner—who has been transformed into a cyborg after a tragic accident—Angel faces an uphill battle to track down the rogue psychic and the mysterious organization pulling the strings.

In "Space Adventure Cobra," Johnson, a solitary office worker, longs for an exciting life full of adventure. One day, he experiences a vivid hallucination that brings back memories of Cobra, a renowned space pirate. Armed with the Psychogun on his left arm, Cobra once terrorized the galaxy with his partner, Lady Armaroid, earning both fear and hostility from law enforcement and the Pirate Guild alike. On Earth, a chance encounter at a casino changes Johnson's fate. His luck draws the attention of Vaiken, the casino's manager and leader of the Pirate Guild, who recognizes him as the disguised Cobra from his dreams. Attempting to seek revenge, Vaiken inadvertently activates the Psychogun hidden beneath Johnson's arm, which awakens his dormant memories and alerts Lady Armaroid. With his memories restored and having defeated Vaiken once more, Cobra reemerges to thwart the Pirate Guild's criminal activities. Alongside Lady Armaroid, he embarks on a series of galactic adventures, aiding those victimized by the Guild's members.

In "Riding Bean," Bean Bandit and his partner Rally Vincent work as professional couriers, delivering both passengers and cargo for high fees using Bean's customized sports car, the "Roadbuster." After accepting a job to bring a kidnapped girl named Chelsea back to her family, they unknowingly become involved in a plot set up by their former clients, Semmerling and Carrie, who are planning to escape with Chelsea's father and the ransom money.

The Kisugi sisters—Rui, Hitomi, and Ai—operate a small café called "Cat's Eye." When darkness falls, they transform into the elusive art thief known as "Cat's Eye," stealing paintings from galleries in hopes of recovering works by their missing father, the acclaimed artist Michael Heintz. They believe these pieces may hold clues to his whereabouts. Hitomi finds herself in a romantic relationship with Toshi, a police inspector dedicated to capturing "Cat's Eye," unaware that she is the very person he pursues.

In the realm of Megazone 23, Shougo Yahagi is a young man obsessed with motorcycles, living in a society saturated with rock music and J-pop idols. The residents enjoy a peaceful existence, guided by a computer program posing as the pop star Eve, a fact unknown to them. Shougo's main concerns revolve around his bike and chasing attractive women like Yui Takanaka, who dreams of becoming a dancer. His everyday life takes a drastic turn when his friend Shinji Nakahara reveals details about a secret project—the Garland, a motorcycle that can transform into a robot. After a military ambush, Shougo seizes the Garland and flees into the city. With help from Yui and her friends, he manages to evade his pursuers while gradually learning that their tranquil society is actually an elaborate illusion.

Sixteen years after a meteor destroyed the original city, Graviton City has been rebuilt as a futuristic metropolis. Superpowered high school student Eiko Magani is more focused on keeping up with her best friend Shiiko Kotobuki and making it to class on time. Her concerns grow when genius Biko Daitokuji, who also wants to befriend Shiiko, tries to take Eiko's place as Shiiko's closest companion. To accomplish this, Biko builds a mecha to challenge Eiko to a duel, hoping to defeat her and win Shiiko's favor. Their fight starts right outside the school gates, just as a massive spaceship descends from the sky, apparently searching for a relic left behind from the past.

While looking into a series of gruesome murders where the victims have been completely drained of blood, spiritualist Himiko Se meets Miyu Yamano, who reveals herself to be a true vampire. Yet Miyu acts as a guardian, keeping humanity safe from the dangerous Shinma—supernatural beings with godlike demonic power. These Shinma cause chaos among people, and one of them has infiltrated the noble vampire bloodline. As Himiko continues her investigation, she finds it hard to believe Miyu's claims of innocence and wonders why a vampire would defend humans against the Shinma.

Lupin III: Part III follows the exploits of Arsene Lupin III, the world's most legendary thief, alongside his crew of accomplices: expert sharpshooter Daisuke Jigen, the beautiful and cunning Fujiko Mine, and the stoic samurai Goemon Ishikawa XIII. Together, Lupin and his team journey across the globe, hunting for the most valuable treasures and fortunes, while constantly staying ahead of the relentless Inspector Zenigata, who is determined to finally capture Lupin.

Yawara Inokuma is a high school student who wishes for an ordinary life, dreaming of becoming a graceful young woman with a charming boyfriend. But she possesses a hidden gift for Judo, a martial art considered neither fashionable nor feminine. Making things more complicated, she is the only granddaughter of Jigorou Inokuma, a seventh-dan Judo master with grand ambitions for her to become a prominent figure in Japanese Judo during the 1990s. To preserve her image as a typical girl, Yawara conceals her extraordinary skills from those around her. Nevertheless, she frequently finds herself forced to use her Judo abilities in various situations. Meanwhile, Kousaku Matsuda, a sports reporter from a disreputable newspaper, persistently tries to reveal her talents and push her into the spotlight.