Best Action Anime of 2010

The sudden reanimation of the dead plunges Japan into widespread chaos. When zombies breach a high school, Takashi Kimuro is compelled to put down his closest friend after the infection turns them into the undead. Vowing to protect Rei Miyamoto, the girlfriend of the person he was forced to kill, the two escape the hazardous school and find themselves in a world already crumbling. Joining forces with other survivors, Takashi and Rei embark on a journey to locate their loved ones and uncover the origin of the zombie outbreak. Their group consists of Saeko Busujima, the elegant captain of the Kendo Club; Kouta Hirano, an otaku with a deep fascination for firearms; Saya Takagi, the daughter of a prominent politician; and Shizuka Marikawa, the attractive school nurse. Despite their combined efforts, they must still wonder if their skills are sufficient to endure the relentless zombie apocalypse.

In the lively Ikebukuro district of Tokyo, whispers abound regarding enigmatic gangs and perilous individuals, with the most notorious tale centering on the "Black Rider," a headless specter speeding through the streets on a black motorcycle. Mikado Ryuugamine yearns for the thrill of urban living and relocates to Tokyo after an invitation from a childhood friend. Upon his arrival, he catches a glimpse of the Black Rider, suggesting his desire for adventure may finally come to pass. However, as bizarre incidents begin to surface, Mikado and other ordinary citizens find themselves entangled in the turmoil sweeping Ikebukuro, sharing the stage with the area's most eccentric inhabitants.

In Kuroshitsuji II, the story focuses on Alois Trancy, the young master of the Trancy household. While Alois now lives in luxury, his history is marked by tragedy: he was once kidnapped and held prisoner before being rescued and returned home, only to witness the death of his beloved father soon after. His legitimacy as heir and the conditions of his return face suspicion from those who believe the Trancy estate conceals dark secrets. Central to these doubts is Claude Faustus, Alois's mysterious black-clad butler. As deception spreads throughout the mansion, the true nature of the bond between Claude and Alois emerges, and their alliance is tested to its limits when demonic forces endanger their world.

Amidst the flourishing martial arts of Japan's Edo period, Shichika Yasuri masters the unique Kyotouryuu style, a discipline that transforms the practitioner's own body into a weapon. He resides in seclusion with his sister, Nanami, enjoying a peaceful life until Togame, a resolute strategist, arrives to recruit him. Her mission is to collect the twelve legendary Deviant Blades for the shogunate. Motivated more by fascination with Togame than by political ambition, Shichika agrees to join her quest. Their journey leads them against powerful swordsmen guarding the blades and various adversaries intent on halting their progress. To overcome these formidable challenges, Shichika and Togame must work together as they traverse a perilous and unpredictable path.

Akuto Sai joins Constant Magic Academy hoping to improve the world and forms a bond with Junko Hattori, who comes from a prestigious ninja lineage. While they strive to create a better tomorrow, Akuto's presence activates a prophecy branding him as the Demon King. As rumors circulate, the school's atmosphere becomes hostile, causing Junko's trust in him to waver. Although Akuto tries to deny this cursed fate, his efforts only reinforce his reputation as a villain. Complicating matters further is a harem of fascinating girls with conflicting agendas, some seeking to punish him while others display true affection. Leveraging his expanding abilities, Akuto battles his misfortune to demonstrate that his predetermined destiny can be altered.

In A Certain Magical Index II, the escalating tension between the magical world and Academy City compels Touma Kamijou to depend on his negation ability to protect those he holds dear, battling both espers and magicians. He is supported by trusted allies and faced with new enemies, some of whom forge alliances while others lurk in the shadows, all contributing to the increasingly complex struggle. As a sequel to the action and comedy series, the story follows Touma and his companions as they face a conflict of greater magnitude. The looming threat of war becomes more pronounced, laying the groundwork for another major clash between magic and science in the battles to come.

Panty and Stocking—the Anarchy Sisters—are a pair of foul-mouthed angels who got kicked out of Heaven for being total bitches. Now they spend their nights blowing up ghosts in the grimy void between Heaven and Earth. Panty’s obsessed with sex, Stocking’s hooked on sweets, and their afro-sporting buddy Garter Belt has a fetish we can’t talk about. Together, they’re turning the dangerous streets of Daten City into a mess of bodily fluids. Ghosts don’t stand a chance against their lingerie of mass destruction, and if this depraved duo can collect enough Heaven Coins, they might just get their halos back. It’s a long shot in hell, but anything can happen when you’re going commando, especially with Panty and Stocking!

After Tomo Yamanobe's father, the former headmaster of Saint Mikhailov Academy, vanished without a trace, he left behind only a piece of artwork known as the "icon." Soon after, rumors spread about a serial killer targeting female students at the academy. One day, Tomo and her sister Mafuyu Oribe were walking home from school after enduring bullying when they encountered an injured silver-haired boy. Tomo tried to help him, but he disappeared before their eyes. Mafuyu went to search for the boy and discovered the church housing the icon engulfed in flames. As she attempted to retrieve the painting, she was attacked by the suspected serial killer, who possessed the ability to manipulate magnesium. At that moment, the silver-haired boy reappeared, now revealed as Sasha Alexander Nikolaevich Hell, who could control iron and saved Mafuyu from harm. Learning that Sasha is a "qwaser," a being with the power to manipulate elements through "soma," a strength derived from breastfeeding, Mafuyu struggles to make sense of these strange events. Her confusion deepens when Sasha enrolls in her class the next day. How will Tomo and Mafuyu's everyday school life continue with other menacing qwasers nearby?

In the chaotic city of Roanapur, crime runs rampant, and Roberta, a devoted maid and proficient guerrilla fighter for the Venezuelan Lovelace family, finds herself entangled in the violence. After her master is assassinated by the U.S. Secret Service, she heads back to Roanapur, driven by a thirst for vengeance and determined to track down her master's killer. At the same time, Fernando Garcia Lovelace, the young successor to his father's estate, travels to Thailand with his bodyguard, Fabiola Iglesias, in pursuit of Roberta. He enlists the aid of the Lagoon Company to put an end to Roberta's violent quest and bring her back to the Lovelace family. However, as the conflict intensifies and tensions rise among Roanapur's criminal underworld and the U.S. military, thwarting Roberta's vengeful mission becomes a complex and perilous endeavor.

The Legend of the Legendary Heroes centers on the Alpha Stigma, a magical power that enables its user to comprehend all forms of magic, yet is notorious for the destruction and death it brings to those near the wielder. Ryner Lute, a skilled mage possessing an Alpha Stigma, was once a student at the Roland Empire's prestigious Magician Academy, which trains mages for military service. After many of his classmates perished in battle, Ryner made a vow with his best friend and fellow survivor, Sion Astal, to transform their nation into a more stable and peaceful land. With Sion now reigning as the king of Roland, he orders Ryner to locate important relics that could benefit the kingdom. Accompanied by Ferris Eris, a beautiful and formidable swordswoman, Ryner embarks on a quest to recover artifacts tied to legendary heroes of old, while simultaneously unraveling the mystery of his own cursed eyes.

Rikuo Nura is a half-human, half-youkai youth destined to become the next head of the Nura Clan, a gathering of diverse youkai. While he considers the clan his family, most of his peers view youkai as terrifying monsters from folklore who prey on children and revel in violence. Determined to live a normal human life, Rikuo struggles against this identity. His aspirations are challenged by his youkai companion Tsurara Oikawa, who attends school with him; the young onmyouji Yura Keikain; and his devoted friend Kiyotsugu, who seeks to prove the existence of youkai. These relationships are further tested by rival youkai and other dangers threatening those Rikuo cares about. To protect his loved ones, Rikuo must embrace his true heritage as the grandson of the legendary Nurarihyon and learn to transform into a youkai each night, preparing to lead the Nura Clan as its successor.

In "Naruto Shippuden the Movie 4: The Lost Tower," Team 7—Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, and Sai—led by commander Yamato, is sent to capture the rogue ninja Mukade, who seeks to release the Ryuumyaku chakra hidden within the Rouran ruins. Although the Fourth Hokage placed a seal on the Ryuumyaku, the team cannot stop Mukade from activating its power, which swallows Naruto and Yamato as they try to escape. When Naruto awakens in a grand but dangerous land, he meets the young queen, Saara, and three Konoha ninja on a covert mission. They explain that Naruto has been sent twenty years into the past to ancient Rouran. Making matters worse, Mukade has already slipped into the palace disguised as Anrokuzan, earning the queen's complete confidence. Joining forces with the three ninja, Naruto must protect Queen Saara to foil Mukade's evil scheme and discover a way to return to his own era.

After fleeing the consequences of his choice at Hell's Gate, the Contractor Hei and his companion Yin take refuge in a quiet inn, posing as a married couple to avoid detection. As they try to move past their recent hardships, Hei starts to develop connections with the inn's other guests. He soon learns that one of them is a Contractor sent to kill him. The resulting clash endangers both Hei and Yin, compelling them to battle for survival and confront the emotional scars left by their past.

The second stage of the Sekirei Plan has begun, with Shintou Teito sealed off to trap all Sekirei and their Ashikabi inside. Minato Sahashi and his Sekirei companions must get ready for new obstacles as the competition's rules change. Not every team will take part, as some Ashikabi decide to pull out rather than endanger their beloved Sekirei. In the middle of this chaos, Minato may uncover a deeper bond with someone close to him, while dangers lurk everywhere. Rumors circulate that even the "Single Numbers," the most powerful Sekirei, have joined the battle. For the "Game Master" Minaka Hiroto, events are unfolding just as he intended.

Amano Yukiteru, a second-year middle school student, struggles to make friends and sees himself as nothing more than a bystander, recording everything he encounters in his cell phone diary. Tormented by solitude, he begins imagining a companion named Deus Ex Machina, who claims to be the Lord of Time and Space. Seeing Yukiteru's miserable state, Deus grants him a new ability: his diary now records events that will occur in the near future. Yukiteru is then forced to participate in a game where the winner becomes Deus's successor. This short OVA was bundled with the limited edition of the eleventh volume of the manga.

In the city where Yuuto Amakawa lives, his life is fairly ordinary aside from his cat allergies and attending school with his neighbor, Rinko. However, everything takes a dramatic turn on his 16th birthday when an Ayakashi, a supernatural creature, attacks him due to his ancestors' misdeeds. Himari, a secretive swordswoman with cat ears, saves him and reveals that Yuuto is destined to carry on his family's legacy as a demon hunter. With the protective charm that shielded him from the supernatural now failing, Himari must become his guardian. "Omamori Himari" chronicles Yuuto's journey as he faces numerous supernatural threats and deals with a growing group of women who come into his life, each with their own sinister motives. Will Yuuto embrace this new and exciting existence, or will the sins of his ancestors haunt him?

In Fuyuki City, the Fifth Holy Grail War is about to begin, setting the stage for a brutal conflict marked by bloodshed, death, and suffering. Rin Toosaka, a high school student, has dedicated herself entirely to becoming a skilled magus capable of participating as a Master in the war. After summoning her Servant, Archer, Rin begins her journey into the conflict. Rin discovers that her friend Shirou Emiya is also involved in the war and proposes a temporary alliance. As their bond deepens, Rin starts to understand more about Shirou's destiny and ideals. However, her ultimate objective remains unchanged: to claim the Holy Grail, a powerful artifact that grants the wishes of the war's victor.

In "Dance in the Vampire Bund," Mina Tepes, the ruler of the vampires, publicly announces the existence of vampires on live television and proposes establishing a sanctuary in Japan called the Vampire Bund. Using her family's immense wealth, she settles the country's debts and secures the rights to build a haven for vampires. However, her declaration sparks opposition from humans who doubt her intentions for peace. Akira Kaburagi, a skeptic of vampires, feels uneasy when discussions about them arise, though he cannot explain why. Living a carefree life since suffering a head injury a year prior, Akira's world changes when he meets Mina, who awakens his buried memories and compels him to protect her without knowing the reasons. Unbeknownst to Akira, he holds an extraordinary secret: he is a werewolf, destined from birth to safeguard the vampire queen at the cost of his own existence. As Mina and Akira navigate the dangerous environment of the Vampire Bund, they uncover the deep nature of their bond.

In the film "Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse," souls who have committed terrible sins are erased from the Soul Society's cycle of rebirth and cast into Hell for all eternity. Three of these condemned beings, referred to as the Sinners of Hell, manage to escape their eternal punishment and appear in Karakura Town, sparking an intense battle with substitute Shinigami Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends. After the clash, the Sinners' leader, Shuren, kidnaps Ichigo's sisters in an attempt to draw Ichigo in and break free from Hell's control. With assistance from one of the Sinners, Kokutou, Ichigo ventures into Hell on a dangerous mission to save his sisters. However, the Soul Society forbids this rescue, fearing it could disrupt the fragile equilibrium between the human world and the afterlife. As loyalties grow uncertain, Ichigo faces his greatest trial yet—a choice that could plunge all three realms into chaos.

In the beautiful and prosperous land of Great Japan, a grave danger threatens the nation. Protecting it are the mysterious guardians called Master Samurai. Young samurai Muneakira Yagyuu is summoned by the student council to attend Buou Academic School, an institution run by the Tokugawa Shogunate that trains the children of warriors to govern the country. The school is led by student council president Yoshihiko Tokugawa and his sister Sen, Muneakira's childhood friend. When Muneakira arrives at the academy, a violent fight erupts. In the midst of the chaos, a strange white light fills the sky, and an unusual girl named Juubei Yagyuu appears. She unexpectedly kisses Muneakira, awakening a hidden power that protects them both. The mystery of Juubei's true identity and origins remains unknown. As Muneakira becomes entangled in the fate of the nation and a looming catastrophe that could devastate Great Japan, he must uncover the secrets of the Master Samurai and the power unleashed by Juubei's kiss to defend his homeland.

On her first day of junior high, Mato Kuroi quickly bonds with Yomi Takanashi. Though Yomi is taken aback by Mato's direct manner, they swiftly become close friends, spending nearly every day together. To mark their friendship, Mato gives Yomi a phone charm shaped like a blue star, matching the one she carries herself. As the two move into their second year, their relationship begins to shift. Placed in separate homerooms, Mato grows closer to Yuu Koutari, whom she meets through the basketball team. This new friendship drives a wedge between Mato and Yomi, eventually leading to Yomi's sudden disappearance. Meanwhile, Black★Rock Shooter is locked in combat with the Dead Master. Despite being enemies, the two share a connection that mirrors the bond between Mato and Yomi. As their fates intersect, it becomes apparent that Yomi's vanishing may be tied to the blue star charm—and to Black★Rock Shooter herself.

In the futuristic, alien-populated city of Edo, Gintoki leads the Yorozuya team—comprised mainly of Shinpachi and Kagura, who often feel like overworked employees—taking on various odd jobs to make ends meet while avoiding overly dangerous situations. Their routine is disrupted when Katsura, the Joui rebel leader and an old friend of Gintoki, disappears after a brutal attack by an unidentified assailant. Shinpachi and Kagura begin looking into Katsura’s disappearance and the attacker’s identity. Meanwhile, Gintoki takes on what appears to be an unrelated task: retrieving the Benizakura, a powerful and enigmatic sword that was recently stolen, for the blacksmith Tetsuya. As both investigations progress, they intersect, drawing the Yorozuya into a complex conspiracy involving the malevolent origins of the Benizakura. Determined to face the threat directly, Gintoki plans an assault on the enemy’s stronghold with the aid of some surprising allies, setting off on one of his most perilous missions.

Set in 1864 Japan, Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ centers on Chizuru Yukimura, a young woman searching for her missing father, Koudou, a doctor who is seldom at home. After months without any word from him, Chizuru disguises herself as a man and travels to Kyoto hoping for clues. While evading suspicious ronin, she accidentally happens upon a brutal scene where those ronin are viciously killed by crazed white-haired beings. The Shinsengumi step in, eliminate the attackers, and then capture Chizuru, debating whether to kill her or let her live. When Chizuru reveals her father’s name, the Shinsengumi decide to protect her, since they too have been looking for Koudou. It emerges that Koudou shares a deep link with the Shinsengumi, drawing Chizuru into the group’s struggles against their enemies and the political turmoil gripping Kyoto.

In "Durarara!! Specials," Celty Sturluson accepts a delivery job for a mysterious red handbag, which quickly draws the attention of various shadowy factions. As she navigates through Ikebukuro, she is pursued by enigmatic strangers speaking an unfamiliar language, and her package becomes a source of chaos among the city's inhabitants. Elsewhere, renowned actor Yuuhei Hanejima visits Ikebukuro for a unique TV segment designed to find the ideal couple to feature in one of his upcoming films. It is later disclosed that Yuuhei Hanejima is actually the alias of Kasuka Heiwajima, Shizuo's younger brother. When an anonymous online figure threatens to eliminate the famous actor, they come to understand the extent of their family ties. Moreover, Shizuo discovers that the person behind the assassination attempt is someone he deeply despises.

Vash the Stampede is a walking contradiction. Across the barren world of Gunsmoke, he is both feared and admired as "The Humanoid Typhoon" for the destruction he is blamed for, yet Vash is actually a gentle soul who avoids conflict and follows a strict code of non-violence. Two decades ago, during a failed bank robbery, the cunning Gasback Gallon Getaway was stopped by Vash and left behind by his former partners. Now, those same betrayers have become wealthy businessmen and politicians. Driven by his lasting hatred, Gasback has started a mission to take revenge on each of them, using ruthless methods to achieve his ends. When he arrives in Macca City, Vash accidentally interferes with Gasback's schemes. He joins forces with the mysterious Amelia Ann McFly and the insurance agents Milly Thompson and Meryl Stryfe, creating a team ready to face Gasback and stop any more violence.

Like the Advanced Generation and Diamond & Pearl series before it, the Best Wishes! series starts with Ash Ketchum heading to the Unova region, a far-off land distinct from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh, accompanied only by his Pikachu. After meeting the new trainer and rival Trip along with the region's Professor Juniper, Ash gains two traveling companions: Iris, a girl from a town known for its Dragon Pokémon, and Cilan, a Pokémon Connoisseur and the Grass Pokémon specialist among the three Straition City Gym Leaders.

After the devastation of a third world war in Japan, the organization Vischio seizes control of Tokyo, renaming it Toshima. In its shadowy streets, brutal competitions called Igura are held under Vischio's watch, where participants fight bloody battles for the chance to face the tournament's ruler, Il-re. While Igura involves lethal combat, another fighting contest called Bl@ster exists. Unlike Igura, Bl@ster prohibits weapons and killing, with victory achieved solely by incapacitating the opponent. Akira, an orphaned youth famous for his invincibility in Bl@ster, sees his reputation destroyed when he is falsely accused of murder. With no way to clear his name, Akira faces hopelessness until a mysterious woman named Emma offers him an escape. To regain his freedom, Akira must now enter Igura and confront Il-re.

Following the events of Hakuoki, Chizuru Yukimura and the Shinsengumi are forced to leave Kyoto and sail to Edo. With Isami Kondou no longer leading them, Toshizou Hijikata steps up as commander. The weight of this new role puts immense pressure on Hijikata, causing concern among his allies, and he struggles with a sudden, uncontrollable bloodlust that also drives others in the unit to madness. When Kondou returns, he brings orders from the emperor to protect the castle and renames their group the Kouyou Chinbutai. But in wartime, loyalties can shift quickly. In Hakuoki Hekketsuroku, Chizuru fights alongside the Shinsengumi as she continues searching for her missing father, while her bond with Hijikata deepens.

After the Battle of Britannia drove back the Neuroi and liberated Gallia, Yoshika Miyafuji, a veteran of the 501st Joint Fighter Wing, goes back to Fuso to finish her middle school education. Despite her accomplishments, Yoshika's struggles continue. She finds a letter supposedly from her deceased father, containing blueprints for an advanced Striker Unit he was developing before his death. This custom equipment could channel Yoshika's strong magic more efficiently than ever. At the same time, a fresh danger emerges across Europe. A massive Neuroi nest, bigger and more powerful than any seen before, appears above Venezia, overwhelming local Witch forces and quickly expanding into northern territories. Compounding the crisis, a newly discovered humanoid Neuroi is trying to make contact with humans. Unwilling to abandon her comrades, Yoshika departs again to face these threats on the devastated European front.

The rage of Zoroark has been set loose! The Pokémon Baccer World Cup is underway. As the year's most hotly awaited event draws crowds to Crown City for the thrilling tournament, Ash, Pikachu, and his companions come across a strange Pokémon they have never encountered before. Then the three Legendary Pokémon—Raikou, Entei, and Suicune—appear without warning and begin wreaking havoc through the city. It falls to Ash and his friends, together with their newfound Pokémon ally Zorua, to discover the truth behind the immense and formidable forces at play. What strange and dangerous powers are stirring within Crown City? Why has Celebi suddenly returned after disappearing for twenty years? And why is the fearsome Zoroark venting its fury on the town? The search for these answers leads down an uncertain road full of peril—can Ash and his companions summon enough courage, strength, and friendship to unravel the mystery and save Crown City in time?

Rune Balot is a destitute teenage prostitute living in Mardock City. One day, she is taken in by an ambitious casino manager named Shell, who provides her with everything she could desire. Restored by a false innocence, a fabricated past, and now the fake life Shell has given her, Balot feels thankful. Yet she cannot shake her curiosity about why he has done so much for her, so she uses a computer to look into his background. This turns out to be a fatal error that will drastically alter her existence. When Shell discovers what she has done, he tries to incinerate her by detonating her car. Because of Mardock's high crime rate, a new statute called "Scramble 09" grants police unrestricted authority to take extreme and otherwise illegal measures to revive witnesses to crimes. Under this law, they permit a professor to save Balot from the verge of death by reconstructing her entire body using reinforced synthetic fiber. When she finally regains consciousness, her confused mental state gradually shifts toward vengeance once Shell is identified as her attacker.

The second season of Sengoku Basara unfolds as Japan's fiercest warlords mobilize colossal armies, each driven by an unyielding ambition to seize absolute control. Armed with absurdly oversized weapons and harnessing the raw forces of nature to amplify their devastating might, these battlefield commanders charge into the chaos astride supercharged warhorses, carving through enemy ranks with blades that strike sixfold at once. They wield explosive shotguns and swing swords as tall as a person, crush opposing forces with mobile battle fortresses, and incinerate entire squads with concentrated solar beams. Countless ninja assassins and samurai warriors fight to eliminate every threat in sight. As alliances fracture and fresh pacts emerge amid the blazing fury of combat, those who were once heroes transform into conquerors, and conquerors ascend into legends. This is war.

In "Detective Conan Movie 14: The Lost Ship in the Sky," a terrorist group known as the Red Siamese Cats orchestrates an explosion at the Tokyo National Institute of Microorganisms, targeting a high-security facility that houses a lethal virus with an 80% fatality rate and no known cure. This attack occurs during the unveiling of the world's largest airship, designed by Jirokichi Suzuki, which includes a challenge for the famous thief Kaito Kuroba, also known as Kaitou Kid, to steal the displayed gem, the Lady Sky. Conan Edogawa boards the airship with Kogorou Mouri, Ran Mouri, Sonoko Suzuki, Professor Agasa, and the Detective Boys. Their journey is interrupted when an anonymous caller informs Jirokichi that a virus has been released in the smoking area. As passengers begin showing symptoms, panic spreads. Taking advantage of the situation, the Red Siamese Cats seize control of the airship. Conan and Kaitou Kid, alongside their allies, work together to solve the clues and uncover the true intentions behind the Red Siamese Cats' actions.

During a barbecue with his friends, Naruto Uzumaki discovers an odd bottle containing a genie. Though he is given three wishes, Naruto quickly wastes the first two, leaving Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno frustrated. Their annoyance sparks a heated argument over who should decide the final wish. The noise attracts nearby ninjas, and the situation escalates into a chaotic free-for-all as everyone tries to seize the magical bottle.

In Bakugan Interspace, a virtual arena originally built to sharpen Bakugan battle skills, players compete in intense matches and tournaments. The platform has evolved into a lively hub for Bakugan fans. During one fight, Danma Kuusou suffers a glitch that knocks him out, and in that state he sees Bakugan caught up in a war. The massive energy released from Danma's clash sets off a disturbance in space, which draws the attention of the Twelve Orders, a group from Gundalia. Looking for strong fighters to use in an upcoming war against the Neathian race, they break into Bakugan Interspace to find possible candidates. When Danma wakes up, he and his friends Shun Kazami and Chouji Marukura get pulled into this conflict between stars. Though it seems far away, the war threatens Earth's freedom and the future of the Bakugan species.

In the midst of a fierce conflict within the Digital World, the villainous Bagra Army seeks to collect the pieces of the Code Crown, which would grant them total control over the entire realm. Their pursuit of power is relentless. Taiki Kudou, a kind-hearted middle school student passionate about soccer and helping those in need, encounters a desperate situation while spending time with his friends Akari Hinomoto and Zenjirou Tsurugi. They hear a cry for help and discover a severely injured Digimon named Shoutmon in a nearby alley. Using a strange device called a Xros Loader, Taiki rescues Shoutmon, but this action also transports him and his friends to the Digital World. Determined to stop the Bagra Army from achieving its goals, Taiki, Akari, and Zenjirou form an alliance with Shoutmon and other local Digimon to create the Xros Heart army. On their journey through the Digital World to collect the Code Crown fragments and defeat their enemies, they learn they are not alone in this battle involving humans.

In "Ikkitousen: Xtreme Xecutor," Hakufu's life descends into turmoil after she is matched with a student whose behavior reflects her own. A tournament among school leaders begins, but due to Hakufu's carelessness, her student ends up taking her spot in the contest. As the participants realize the competition's concealed sinister purpose, they become entangled in a scheme aimed at seizing control of the various clans.

It is 1931, and the setting is Shanghai. A full decade before America enters World War II, the seeds sown by the first great global conflict are starting to take root. Like spiders emerging from their eggs, they weave an intricate web of schemes and conspiracies fated to drag entire nations toward the edge of ruin. Caught at the center of this tangled web, desperately trying to separate falsehood from reality, is the Sakurai Kikan—an ultra-secret intelligence agency staffed by exceptionally gifted individuals whose abilities far exceed those of ordinary humans. Their mission: to halt the most sinister plots and eliminate the most dangerous threats. But in a city built on deception, can even a team of clairvoyants, telepaths, and espers stand against the ultimate forces of destiny?

In the additional Blu-ray/DVD episode 13 found in volume 7, a unique parody segment is presented. Kakeru and the team find themselves in a "Pink Night" rather than the typical red one. Here, the "Black Knights" transform into the "Pink Ero-Rangers," with Lisolette stepping into the role of a bondage driver. Each member’s abilities undergo an erotic twist: Kakeru acquires X-ray vision that sees through clothing; Yuka can turn boys into girls; Misuzu's swords morph into vibrators; Kukuri gains the ability to speak, though only to say and draw lewd content; Yukiko becomes sexually excited upon removing her glasses; and Takahisa can shoot a small water jet from his finger. This episode serves solely as a parody and does not tie into the primary narrative.

A group of characters assemble in this special animated feature to look back on their "regrets" following four seasons of the Gintama series. Their conversation quickly turns into a dispute over who received more screen time. This special was presented at the Gintama Haru Matsuri 2010 live event.

This OVA adapts manga chapters 26 through 34, covering the Hoshi no Umi story arc. The narrative follows Rin Azuma, a Jiang-Shi yokai who is settling into life in Sakurashin and working at a ramen shop. Her peaceful routine is broken when her former friend Zakuro Kurumaki arrives with the intention of capturing Rin and persuading her to join a scheme involving other yokai hunters. This plot, led by the main antagonist Enjin Hiizumi, aims to destroy the city. To counter this threat, Akina Hiizumi and the team from the Hiizumi Life Counseling Office step in to protect Rin, subdue the yokai that has taken control of Zakuro, and defend the city.

At Ishiyama High School, Tatsumi Oga is constantly challenged and feared by his classmates, but his real concern is caring for Kaiser de Emperana Beelzebub IV, the child of the Demon Lord. His maid, Hildegard Hilda, explains that the baby has bonded with Oga because of his extraordinary power. Now, Oga must raise the future ruler of the underworld or face death at Hilda's hands—unless he can find someone stronger to take the infant. He considers recruiting one of the Tohoshinki, the four most powerful fighters at Ishiyama High, to adopt Beel.

Tsubomi Hanasaki, a second-year middle school student, has recently relocated with her family to the town of Kibougahana to reside with her grandmother. Although naturally shy and introverted, she is resolved to begin her new school life at Myoudou Academy with as much confidence as possible. Recently, Tsubomi has been plagued by the same mysterious recurring dream depicting Cure Moonlight's defeat at the Great Heart Tree, leaving her to wonder about its significance. Suddenly, two fairies from her dream manifest before her, and before she can fully comprehend the situation, she is transformed into the legendary Pretty Cure, Cure Blossom! She is later joined by her high-energy classmate and newfound friend Erika Kurumi, who becomes Cure Marine. Together, the two girls pledge to work tirelessly to protect everyone's Heart Flowers from the evil gang known as the Desert Messengers.

In "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie 1st," Nanoha Takamachi is an ordinary third-grader who cherishes her family and friends. After a dream involving a wounded ferret, she discovers the real animal and learns it is Yuuno Scrya, a mage from another world on a quest to collect 21 scattered Jewel Seeds to prevent universal chaos. Lacking the power to achieve this alone, Yuuno gives Nanoha the sentient device Raising Heart and begins teaching her magic. However, the powerful Jewel Seeds draw the attention of those with harmful intentions, such as Fate Testarossa, a fellow mage determined to gather the seeds for her own dark motives. Yet, Nanoha senses there is more to Fate than meets the eye. This film revisits the original series, highlighting the emotional journeys of two young mages and how their feelings influence their choices.

This OVA explores the second story arc of the Tales of Symphonia narrative, set in the lively world of Tethe'alla. It follows the plot through roughly two-thirds of the original game's sequence of events, concluding just before the Derris-Kharlan arc begins.

Tony Stark, the CEO of a major weapons manufacturing company, a physicist, engineer, and brilliant inventor, is injured by shrapnel from one of his own creations. While being held hostage by terrorists, he creates the Iron Man Suit and makes his escape. From that moment onward, he swears not to squander his second chance at life and to improve the world. To accomplish this, he travels to Japan. At Lab 23 in Japan, significant progress has been made in developing and constructing a unique power station that does not rely on fossil fuels—the Arc Station. Stark intends to participate in this project, and to that end, he is prepared to announce his retirement as Iron Man. Simultaneously, he will also unveil the Mass-produced Iron Men, to whom he will delegate his responsibilities. However, during the ceremonies, Stark is suddenly attacked by combat mecha belonging to an organization called Zodiac.

In the Carrot Military Service, Cat Shit One is recognized as an elite private military unit. Sent to the Middle East, operatives Perkins and Botasky are tasked with scouting an insurgent hideout where hostages are being held. The situation becomes critical when the captors execute one hostage and brutally torture another. With reinforcements not expected to arrive in time, the two rabbit mercenaries, heavily outnumbered, choose to carry out a rescue mission on their own.

Based on Ekaterina Kurae's chapter 16 from the manga, and episode 10.5 of the anime.

This story is based on a gamebook by Hobby Japan. The Queen's Blade tournament is an exhibition that occurs every four years. Beautiful fighters from various backgrounds come together to satisfy their own wishes. Eventually, Queen Aldra was defeated by the wandering warrior Leina. Now, some time after these events...

After a plant-eating dinosaur discovers a lost egg, she brings it to her nest. When a carnivorous dinosaur hatches from it, she decides to keep him, naming him Heart and raising him alongside her own young. Heart later struggles with the vegetarian diet enforced on him and eventually runs away in shame upon realizing his true need for meat. Growing into a feared predator, Heart encounters a situation mirroring his own past when he finds an egg from a species he would normally hunt. When the baby emerges, Heart comments that it looks delicious, which the herbivore mistakes for its name: Umasou. Unable to eat a creature that views him as a parent, Heart reluctantly becomes its guardian. Just as his mother once did, Heart must now raise a child deemed unacceptable by society, navigating a harsh world and the inherent conflict between predator and prey.

In the third season of Koihime Musou, Han's high court general, Kashin, is forced by Chou Jou to take a cursed pill that slowly turns her into a cat, a transformation she despises. Chou Jou also misuses the emperor's authority to brand Kashin as a traitor and exiles her from the Han court. While fleeing, Kashin encounters Kada, who brings her to Touka village in the hope that the villagers will aid her.

Hiyorimi Hiro moves to a new city to live with his older sister, but dies before he can reunite with her. He is then reborn as a servant to the Princess of the Monster Realm, where his sister is already employed. Since the princess is a possible successor to the throne, monsters begin to target her, forcing Hiro to protect her, even if it means repeatedly giving up his life.

In "Sengoku Basara: Setonai no Gekitotsu! Hi wo Fuku Umi no Daiyousai - Fugaku!!," Maeda Toshiie and Matsu visit Shikoku's ruler Chousokabe Motochika to present Nobunaga's unreasonable demands. Motochika refuses and encourages Maeda to rebel against Nobunaga. Meanwhile, Keiji attempts to persuade Mouri Motonari to form an alliance against Nobunaga but ends up imprisoned. Consequently, Motochika and Motonari begin to clash with one another.

Unidentified beings known as "Archon" emerge without warning, pushing humanity to the brink of extinction. In response, a specialized unit called the "Goulart Knights" is established to fight back against the Archon. These knights possess supernatural abilities, allowing them to manifest a "Holy Grail" from within their own spirits and use it in battle.

Mahou Sensei Negima! Mou Hitotsu no Sekai extra episode featuring Yue.

Cobra, a notorious space pirate, opts to alter his appearance and erase all his memories. He settles into an ordinary life with a mundane job, but when fragments of his true identity begin to resurface, a fresh series of adventures unfolds.

Has the intrepid Inspector Zenigata finally taken the last bullet? In the turmoil following Lupin’s theft of a Buddha avatar statuette, Inspector Zenigata is gravely wounded while chasing the master thief. Lupin is not to blame, though—the crazed supervillain Morgana interfered, stole the Buddha figure, and sent “Pops” to his doom. Morgana seeks the ancient power of the Fuma called Fujin, and the beautiful ninja Asuka is also racing to uncover Fujin’s secret. Meanwhile, Fujiko Mine keeps sticking her hand into the affair, stirring up even more trouble. What is Fujin, and who will wield its hidden power?

Juri, a taekwondo practitioner, possesses a mysterious implant known as the Feng Shui Engine in place of her missing left eye. This device, developed by the dubious S.I.N. organization, grants her extraordinary abilities. Chun Li, Guile, and Cammy attempt to investigate Juri and her activities.

Tsubomi Hanasaki is awakened by her best friend Erika Kurumi to discover that their fairies Coffret and Shypre have disappeared, leaving behind nothing but a note with hints about their location. Following the note leads both girls to Fairy Park, where they are meant to join all the other Precures who have assembled for a special event. Within this magical amusement park lies the Rainbow Jewel, a priceless gem that contains the dreams and hopes of the entire world. Yet this powerful artifact draws the attention of Bottom, a wicked being who has spent a thousand years plotting to seize the jewel for his own purposes.

An OVA that takes place during the manga's middle school storyline.