Best Comedy Anime of 2003

On Christmas Eve, while sifting through discarded items for gifts, Hana, Gin, and Miyuki stumble upon a newborn baby abandoned in the freezing night. Shocked by this tragic discovery, Hana's protective instincts drive her to find the baby's biological mother and uncover the truth. They name the infant Kiyoko, meaning pure child, and set out on a quest guided by limited clues: a puzzling key and a lone note. However, their mission grows more complicated as they face a series of unexpected events. Tokyo Godfathers follows the trio as they navigate various challenges, sticking together and striving to reunite Kiyoko with her rightful family while discovering their own personal Christmas miracles along the way.

In Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu, Sergeant Sousuke Sagara is tasked with protecting Kaname Chidori, a high-value military asset, while she attends Jindai High School. His poor grasp of social conventions and everyday civilian life triggers a series of humorous and perilous incidents that disrupt the tranquil school atmosphere Kaname values. Sousuke resorts to an array of weapons to handle both actual and imagined dangers, while Kaname struggles to fulfill her role as student council vice president and rein in his over-the-top behavior. On certain missions, Sousuke dons a disguise as the popular theme park mascot, Bonta-kun, turning the outfit into a high-tech exoskeleton, though it has one flaw—the voice synthesizer only produces the sound "mofu." The story follows the pair's attempts to maintain a typical school life amid the turmoil they unintentionally create.

Daisuke Niwa is a timid and self-conscious middle school student. On his fourteenth birthday, he finally works up the courage to express his long-held feelings for Risa Harada, but she turns him down. To his shock, Daisuke discovers that whenever thoughts of Risa cross his mind, he transforms into Dark Mousy—a notorious phantom thief. Though Daisuke is bewildered by this strange ability, his mother has been aware of it all along and has been using his transformations to keep the legendary thief's reputation alive by stealing valuable works of art. As Daisuke struggles to understand these new upheavals and how they affect his relationships, he comes to realize that he is not the only one burdened by a family legacy. His toughest ordeal may come from a classmate he never anticipated confronting.

Could this be real life, or is it just a fantasy? For Kamiyama, the only certainty is that Cromartie High School is his reality—and what an incredibly surreal reality it is. This is where the toughest, meanest (and often densest) students are sent to serve their time. At Cromartie, purple‑mohawked bruisers and pencil‑munching street thugs are just ordinary parts of daily life. So is a four‑hundred‑pound gorilla. Also a macho brute called Freddie who travels with his own theme music. And, naturally, Mechazawa, the student voted most likely to require an oil change. So pack your bags, put on your best tough‑guy swagger, and get a lesson in insanity from the hilarious losers of Cromartie High. This is one class you will never want to skip.

In the series Zatch Bell!, a disinterested teenage boy named Takamine Kiyomaro suddenly becomes the caretaker of a small demon named Gash Bell. Unbeknownst to Kiyomaro, Gash is involved in a contest to decide who will rule the demon world. Each demon must find a human companion on Earth and compete against other demons until a single winner is left. Kiyomaro ends up as Gash's designated partner, and through their many fights together, he learns the importance of friendship and courage.

Set in rural Japan, Kanenone Gakuen is an all-boys boarding school. Facing social difficulties due to the absence of female students in the vicinity, the school decides to merge with a neighboring all-girls institution to create a co-ed environment, aiming to improve the students' well-being. The male students look forward to this change enthusiastically, while the girls are curious about the new dynamics it will bring. As part of this merger plan, the girls are invited to stay at Kanenone for a trial period of one month. Yuusuke Takazaki and his roommates, collectively known as the Baka Trio, are confident in their skills at interacting with girls. However, the arrival of the female students introduces chaos, heightened emotions, and comedic situations. Among the newcomers is Midori Chitose, who unexpectedly jumps from the bus and embraces a surprised Yuusuke. This impulsive act prompts speculation on whether Yuusuke has a hidden charm or if he and Midori share some unknown history.

As the Millennium Comet returns to the sky after a long absence, it is believed that anyone who sees it will have their wish granted. Satoshi and his friends are excited to attend the Millennium Festival, where they witness a magic show by the Great Butler. Their curiosity grows when they notice a strange cocoon that Butler possesses, from which Masato hears a mysterious voice. Once Jirachi awakens, Masato forms a bond with the creature, though their time together is limited to the duration of the Millennium Comet's visibility. Determined to cherish every moment with his newfound friend, Masato faces challenges when the Great Butler reveals his malicious plan to use Jirachi to revive the legendary Pokémon, Groudon. With the threat of Groudon’s awakening looming, Masato, along with Satoshi, Haruka, and Takeshi, must prevent Butler from fulfilling his dark wish and save Jirachi from falling into his clutches.

In the world of Maburaho, every person is born with magical abilities, labeling them as magicians. The strength of their magic varies widely, and how often they can cast spells determines their social standing. Since magical power is inherited through bloodlines, descendants of legendary magicians are highly prized. Kazuki Shikimori attends Aoi Academy and possesses the lowest magic count, causing others to consider him nearly worthless in magical skill. Nevertheless, his ancestry includes many historical magicians, suggesting his future children could be extremely powerful. This makes him the target of three young women: Yuna Miyama, a transfer student who immediately declares herself his wife; Rin Kamishiro, a noble swordswoman who aims to kill him in order to fulfill her own fate; and Kuriko Kazetsubaki, a member of a prestigious family who openly tries to seduce him for his genetic legacy. Kazuki must cope with the envy of his male classmates and the relentless advances of these women.

In a future where the Maruhage Empire steals hair to crush personal freedom, a hero with a shiny golden afro and metallic nose hairs named Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo rises. Using combat techniques based on hair, he rescues a young girl called Beauty from Maruhage soldiers and teams up with her to take on Emperor Tsuru Tsurulina IV. Along the way, Bobobo gathers allies and defeats many enemies, all while protecting the world's hair. This wacky and humorous story follows Bobobo and his crew's bizarre mission against the strange and evil forces of the Maruhage Empire, full of laughs and action.

Maiku Kamishiro is uncertain about his origins, with only an old photograph to go on—it shows a boy and a girl playing in a small pool in front of a blue house. Hoping to find answers, he moves into that same house and takes up work as a programmer. His quiet routine is disrupted when two girls arrive, each possessing a copy of that photograph, and both insist they are his twin siblings. Unable to determine which one is truly his sister, Maiku lets them both stay under his roof until the mystery is resolved.

Kaleido Star is famous around the world for its stunning acrobatics, creative performances, and elaborate costumes and sets, giving audiences a truly magical experience. Sora Naegino dreams of joining this legendary circus as an acrobat and becoming part of the wonder it creates. Leaving Japan behind, Sora travels to California to try out for the circus. She quickly learns that having natural talent is only the first step; becoming a professional performer requires intense challenges, demanding physical feats, and the constant danger of injury from any mistake. To succeed on the Kaleido Stage, Sora must undergo hard training, take on unusual tasks, face tough rivals, and deal with the tricks of a mischievous spirit named Fool. Can Sora reach new heights, make friends, overcome her fears, and push past her limits to earn her place as a Kaleido Star?

In "Naruto: Find the Crimson Four-leaf Clover!", Konohamaru Sarutobi asks Naruto Uzumaki for assistance in obtaining the legendary crimson four-leaf clover, which is said to possess the ability to grant wishes. The clover is Konohamaru's final chance to prevent his close friend Kaede Yoshino from moving away from Konohagakure due to her father's job relocation. Even though the clover lies within a restricted zone, Naruto and Konohamaru set out on a dangerous quest to reach their goal, refusing to be discouraged by the dangers ahead.

In "Sonic X," Sonic the Hedgehog's typical recklessness causes the Chaos Emeralds to become unstable at the moment of their activation, triggering a chaotic event that affects the area around Dr. Eggman's base with unpredictable consequences. After waking up, Sonic finds himself in an alien world—an unfamiliar city filled with mysterious inhabitants. He realizes he has been transported to Earth, a completely different planet. While fleeing from confused authorities, Sonic accidentally falls into the swimming pool of the wealthy Thorndyke household. Christopher, the son of the Thorndyke family, rescues Sonic and offers him shelter from a society that wrongly sees him as a danger. Under their protection, Sonic decides to find his friends, protect this new world from the threat he brought with him, and find a way back to his own planet.

In Hong Kong, the Three Sisters Detective Agency is run by the Paper Sisters: Anita King, Maggie Mui, and Michelle Cheung. Their business usually revolves around book-related cases. They are hired to act as local guides for Nenene Sumiregawa, a Japanese novelist suffering from writer's block ever since her close friend Yomiko Readman vanished. Each sister possesses the ability to control paper, making them Paper Masters. Using these powers, they rescue Nenene from a group of terrorists at a book signing event and continue to protect her from further dangers. Maggie and Michelle, both passionate readers, are excited to guard their favorite author, but Anita—despite her paper-based abilities—strongly dislikes books. The sisters struggle to adjust to their new life in Japan while keeping Nenene safe and handling cases assigned by the mysterious organization Dokusensha. As they get to know Nenene better, they uncover connections between her, Yomiko's disappearance, and the unusual books Dokusensha sends them to investigate. What started as a routine job becomes their most crucial mission yet. Are these young women ready to risk everything for the sake of literature?

Shugo and his twin sister Rena win the highly sought-after characters "Kite" and "Black Rose" through a contest held by the developers of the MMORPG "The World." Together with their new companions Ouka, Mirelle, Hotaru, and Sanjuro, they take on a series of quests and challenges within the game. As they progress, strange monsters begin appearing, and encountering these creatures causes players to fall into comas in the real world. Shugo and Rena hold the key to resolving this critical situation, though questions arise about why they are specifically targeted and what secrets remain hidden within the game.

Two years have passed since Aoi and Kaoru were released from their family duties, and their lives have continued to develop. Kaoru is now attending graduate school, while the others in their household maintain their energetic personalities. The story explores the changing bond between Aoi and Kaoru as they go through everyday life together with their close friends in their shared residence.

Under cover of darkness, a masked samurai murders five members of the Genjibotaru, a band of Buddhist statue thieves active across different parts of Japan—three in Tokyo, one in Osaka, and the last in Kyoto. The police find no clear motive or leads to the remaining gang members. Meanwhile, a Kyoto temple approaches the famous detective Kogorou Mouri for help after receiving a mysterious letter containing a perplexing riddle. The temple seeks his assistance in deciphering the riddle and recovering a lost statue. Conan Edogawa and Heiji Hattori, a high school detective, team up to decode the enigma and hunt down the killer. As they delve into the case, Hattori also searches for his childhood sweetheart. Using Hattori’s local knowledge of Kyoto, the duo investigates the city and gradually uncovers the truth. However, the murderer strikes again, eliminating another Genjibotaru member and making several attempts on Hattori’s life. Eventually, the assailant kidnaps Hattori’s childhood love. Only by pooling their efforts to reveal hidden truths can Conan and Hattori put a stop to the samurai’s violent spree and save Hattori’s beloved.

After keeping their BitBeasts safe from harm, a new world championship tournament is announced, but the defending champions cannot all be on the same team. Their friendship will be tested and strained as each Bladebreaker embarks on a journey to prove why they are the best Beyblader around. Tyson, Max, Ray, Kai, and newcomer Daichi must maintain their winning ways...even if they have to face one another. However, after the tournament ends, what awaits them is an old enemy, Boris, who takes over the BBA and transforms it into BEGA, the Beyblade Entertainment Global Association. To save Beybladers everywhere from BEGA's corruption, the Bladebreakers must reunite once again.

In Chobits, Hideki Motosuwa accidentally forgets his wallet as he leaves his apartment. Chii notices it and goes after him, leaving Sumomo and Kotoko by themselves. The situation changes when Sumomo realizes Chii has left her underwear behind. This prompts Sumomo and Kotoko to embark on a task to pick up and bring back the misplaced clothing to Chii.

Former gymnast Aikawa Maki has channeled her abilities into a new existence: street fighting. Violence is the sole force that makes her feel truly alive. Combining immense power with elegance, she battles opponent after opponent, consistently displaying the gymnastic prowess that secured her the nickname "Airmaster."

In "Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok," the trickster god Loki from Norse mythology is banished to the human world after a careless prank, transformed into a child as punishment. To regain passage back to the divine realm, he must collect the malevolent energies corrupting human souls. He sets up a detective agency for this purpose, assisted by Mayura, a human girl with a passion for solving mysteries who contributes her own abilities. Complications emerge when various other Norse gods start appearing, many seeking Loki's destruction for reasons that remain mysterious at first.

The story follows Shirase, a freelance programmer with extraordinary hacking abilities who refuses monetary payment for his work. Instead, he asks for unusual forms of compensation that suit his particular preferences. Despite his aloof demeanor, the jobs he takes on are far from ordinary. When the malicious King of America wreaks havoc across the internet, Shirase stays constantly occupied, and each new mission brings a diverse group of characters into his world.

In their continued journey westward, the Sanzo Ikkou—consisting of the priest Genjo Sanzo and his companions Cho Hakkai, Sha Gojyo, and Son Goku—works to prevent the revival of the mighty demon Gyoumao. As their reputation, whether notorious or celebrated, precedes them, the group endures constant assaults from demon killers. At the same time, internal discord risks weakening their bond as they face a powerful enemy.

Kyuu is an ordinary boy blessed with extraordinary logical and deductive abilities. Aiming to become a detective, he stumbles upon the Dan Detective School (DDS), a renowned institution where students are permitted to use weapons. Teaming up with Megu, who has a photographic memory; Kinta, a master of martial arts; Kazuma, a brilliant programmer; and the enigmatic Ryuu, Kyuu takes on a series of intricately crafted crimes,始终坚持追求真相。

Densuke Mifune, a quiet and unremarkable student, enrolls at Zashono Academy, a massive school with over thirty-five thousand students across all grade levels. Hoping to stay unnoticed, his plans are derailed when he crosses paths with Chiharu Shinonome, an exceptionally beautiful and intelligent girl who has caught the eye of the entire student body. Shortly after, Kirika Misono invites both Densuke and Chiharu to join her mysterious Eiken Club, which is gearing up for the school's annual club competition. As the tournament progresses, Densuke finds himself growing closer to his fellow club members, testing his ability to keep his cool under their intense and affectionate advances.

Hideo Middle School eighth-grader Ayu Tateishi is a member of the tennis club and comes across as a cool girl admired by her female classmates. In reality, she's just an ordinary girl putting on a cool front because she has a crush on Kachi-kun from the baseball team. Transfer student Nina Sakura absolutely adores Ayu. But Nina has a huge secret—she's actually a young witch who transferred from the magic kingdom, complete with a magic computer and a magical treasure box. Unfortunately, her magic always ends up causing big trouble! As for the boys, there's Tetsushi Kachi, the rising star ace of the baseball team who's very popular with the girls, and his best friend Hiroki Tsujiai, a calm and quiet member of the tennis club, along with many others. This story is a school romantic comedy set at Hideo Middle School, featuring the cool beauty Ayu, the young witch Nina, Kachi-kun from the baseball team, and Tsujiai-kun from the tennis team. Plus, there are original characters that Yoshizumi-sensei designed specifically for the anime, so keep an eye out for them!

Beautiful sisters Ai, Mai, Mii, their android maid Mea, and a slippery pet ferret named Unagi embark on an extraordinary journey through time and space, all while never leaving their beloved mansion. Following the clues of the mysterious dandelion-like "Popotan," the girls are theoretically searching for the one who holds the answers to their deepest personal questions. Yet, they seem to have plenty of time for detours, making new friends, visiting hot springs, and occasionally running the X-mas shop stored within their house along the way. However, the girls' ultimate fate holds more than a few surprises, and not every moment is filled with laughter, as traveling through time means having to leave friends behind.

Goh Saruwatari, the pilot of Dannar, first met Anna Aoi while battling an alien race called the Mimesis. Their wedding day was interrupted when the Mimesis launched another assault. As Goh fought the invaders, Anna discovered and activated a top-secret robot, the Neo-Okusaer, to defend her fiancé. In that moment, Dannar and Neo-Okusaer combined to form the colossal robot Godannar.

In a pub somewhere inside the MMORPG 'The World', a group gathers in anticipation of an upcoming event. It becomes a reunion of old friends and acquaintances, even those who seldom log in anymore. For some, it's the first chance to build new bonds. United under an invitation from the hacker Helba, they head to the Net Slums, where a celebration is waiting for all of them.

Sorata Muon works as a teacher by day, but he secretly continues his family's centuries-old legacy as the master thief known as Mouse. He always sends advance notice of his heists to the authorities, ensuring they arrive on the scene—only to fail at capturing him every time. Sorata is aided by three voluptuous female assistants who also pose as teachers; they constantly pursue him while wearing tight, skimpy, and bondage-inspired outfits that accentuate their curves, in true Satoru Akahori fashion. Though the girls do receive some attention from their master, they chase after him far more than he chases them. In addition to evading the local police and his eager assistants, Sorata must also contend with a secret art protection society that has hired a former ally to hunt him down—all within 15-minute episodes.

Picking up right where the previous OVA series concluded, the enigmatic Lady Tokimi sends the warrior Z down to Earth to investigate Tenchi and the nature of his bond with Washu and Tsunami. Though Z receives orders not to lay a finger on Tenchi, he seems to harbor his own plans and quickly begins causing trouble for our protagonist. Around the same time, Tenchi's father and grandfather decide that the moment has come for Tenchi to delve deeper into his past and his Jurian heritage. Meanwhile, the arrival of two new female residents at the Masaki household looks set to shake up the established order and intensify the already fierce competition for Tenchi's divided heart.

To show appreciation for the heroes from both ".hack//Sign" and the ".hack" game series, Helba has organized a special event tasking all the characters with locating the newly established 'Twilight Hot Springs'. A relaxing soak in the hot springs would give everyone a well-earned break, but there's a catch -- the springs are hidden away, and mysterious player murders have been occurring. Armed with only the clue "GIFT", the race is on to uncover the culprit and the hot springs' whereabouts.

In "The World of Narue," Narue appears to be a typical high school girl, but she hides an extraordinary secret—she is an alien with abilities straight out of a sci-fi manga. Already dealing with the challenges of adolescence, her life grows even more complicated because of her extraterrestrial origins. Watch her story unfold as she deals with androids, faces otherworldly threats, and goes on her first romantic date with the boy next door. This comedic sci-fi series blends humor and heart into a captivating tale.

In 2004, Binzume Yousei is a slice-of-life tale about four fairies, each linked to a differently colored bottle. The fairies include the very energetic Kururu, the timid and elegant Chiriri, the tomboyish Sarara who loves samurai, and the quiet yet quirky Hororo. Attracted to the human world, these fairies have traveled from their fairy realm to take part in yearly customs and learn about human life. Though they have little understanding of human society, they receive help and guidance from two humans: a university student called "Sensei-san," with whom they live, and a first-grader named "Tama-chan," whose innocence often mirrors that of the fairies. Even though the fairies frequently come up with unusual ideas and struggle to grasp this new world, they persistently try to embrace the human experience in their own charming ways.

In MegaMan NT Warrior: Axess, Netto's father Yuuichirou Hikari makes a major scientific breakthrough by creating "synchro chips." These chips enable an operator and their NetNavi to fuse together in the physical world through a process called "cross fusion," but only when they are inside a specific location known as a "dimensional area." Yuuichirou's first test subject, Misaki Gorou, undergoes the procedure but it ends in failure. Netto then offers to participate alongside Rockman, but his father refuses due to the extreme danger involved. The cross fusion process places tremendous strain on the operator's body, and engaging in physical combat could prove fatal.

Hitotose Chitose continues living together with his five teachers, who act as his mothers, when a mysterious girl moves in next door. This girl is revealed to be Nagatsuki Kuron, and she wants Mu-chan to become her mother. This sparks a new rivalry among the siblings over who will ultimately become Mu-chan's child. During the original broadcast, the episode Hoka Hoka★Kanna to Futari Kiri, which was first included as an unaired special on the 6th DVD volume of HAPPY☆LESSON (TV), was also aired as the 9th episode of this season. It featured updated opening and ending sequences to match the current season, along with some minor changes to the episode itself.

Jesse, James, and Meowth reveal their brand-new Team Rocket headquarters and intend to host an extravagant gala to win favor with their boss. But their idea of a celebration involves compelling multiple Whismur, each holding a maraca, to dance against their wishes. After Pikachu, Torchic, Mudkip, and their friends sneak into the base and find the captive Whismur, they resolve to set them free. During the breakout, both friends and foes are unexpectedly caught up in spontaneous group dances that break out all over the building.

In the early 21st century, Earth faces a major threat from large comets. In response, the United Nations creates the Cosmic Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) and establishes a two-level defense system. Orbiting stations launch specialized missiles to destroy incoming celestial objects, while ground-based fighter jets clear any remaining debris. Pilots compete intensely, with many aiming to become prestigious Comet Blasters in orbit rather than Meteor Sweepers at ground bases. Recruit Mikaze Honjou comes from a well-known family of pilots but struggles greatly in her training to become a Comet Blaster, causing her to neglect her studies. After a successful mission with her friends—Karin Kikuhara, Shizuha Doi, and Ayamo Nakamura—Mikaze regains her determination and commits to completing her training alongside them.

On a typical day at the Misato household, Mahoro comes across another hidden adult magazine in Suguru's room. Together with Minawa, Mahoro negotiates a pact with Chizuko, Rin, Miyuki, and Miss Shikijo to track down and confiscate all the risqué items scattered about the house. As a result, Suguru, Kiyomi, and Toshiya are forced to do whatever is necessary to defend their secret cache from the determined girls.

This release includes original episodes from the Green Green Character DVD series. Character DVD #1 centers on Midori and Reika, while #2 spotlights Futaba and Chigusa. Sanae and Wakaba are the focus of Character DVD #3.

In UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie 2: December Nocturne, Valkyrie, Kazuto, Akina, Hydra, and their companions face fresh challenges as the Key of Time reappears amid a string of puzzling events. These incidents appear connected to an entity called "Valkyrie Ghost," who is focused solely on taking Kazuto. Uniting to confront this apparently invincible adversary, the team investigates the hidden history of Valkyrie's home planet, Valhalla.

Seventeen-year-old Nanaka Kirisato is a serious high school student with big ambitions, often scolding her best friend Nenji Nagihara for his childish antics and frequent brawls with other boys. After a fierce quarrel with Nenji, she falls down a flight of stairs and sustains a head injury, which causes her mind to regress to that of a six-year-old. To keep her condition hidden, Nanaka's father and Nenji must conceal the truth of the accident while she struggles to adapt once more to everyday life and go through a second period of growing up.

Di Gi Charat (also known as Dejiko) journeys to Earth alongside Petit Charat (also known as Puchiko) and Gema as part of her training to become a fully-fledged princess. Their spaceship crash-lands in a small Japanese town, where they encounter the Omocha brothers—who spend most of their time thinking about how adorable Puchiko is—and Mr. and Mrs. Ankoro, an elderly couple that makes traditional Japanese sweets.

Ranma is a down-on-his-luck private detective who holds a strong sense of justice. His partner, Rella, is a wealthy girl who craves excitement. The two make for an unlikely pair on the perilous streets of Kirin Town, until an encounter with a mafia boss leads to a near-fatal car accident. Ranma regains consciousness at the scene, but days have passed and Rella is nowhere to be found. He resumes his investigation to uncover what happened to his partner, but at the stroke of midnight, a transformation occurs, and Ranma is replaced by Rella. Now each day becomes a desperate race against time as the two detectives, somehow working together though always apart, strive to reclaim their original bodies while tackling cases and fighting to survive against the city's most dangerous villains.

Driven by their desire for revenge against Guardian Hearts, the source of their suffering, Maya, Kurusu, and Chelsea quickly allied. Believing that Guardian Hearts appears whenever Kazuya develops a connection with a girl, the three are unaware that Guardian Hearts is actually Hina. They intentionally leave Hina alone with Kazuya, aiming to draw their enemy out into the open.

This anthology series from Rumiko Takahashi explores the difficulties that arise when essentials such as housing, work, and personal connections are put at risk. Ranging from penguin habitats to marriage ceremonies and absent-minded partners, each episode places ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. The collection highlights the distinctive mix of drama and offbeat humor that has made the celebrated creator of InuYasha, Ranma 1/2, and Urusei Yatsura a widely recognized name.

After pulling off a successful heist at a Moscow casino despite Zenigata’s surveillance, Lupin decides to go after the Trick Diamond. Along with Jigen, he travels to the mansion of Mark Williams, a fellow legendary thief who has recently died and had been hoarding the diamond along with many other stolen treasures for years. When they arrive, however, they find Fujiko instead of the diamond, and she informs them of Mark’s final wish: Lupin must return every stolen artifact to its rightful owner. If he completes this task within the time limit, Mark will reveal the diamond’s location—which Lupin needs to reach the ultimate prize hidden inside Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia. But returning the treasures is no easy feat, as both Zenigata and the violent gang led by the casino boss are in hot pursuit of Lupin and his crew.

The Galaxy Federation Police (GFP) secretly employs advanced mechanized power-suits to compensate for their shortage of personnel. Nineteen-year-old Suzuo, desperately searching for work, catches the attention of Tampopo, who needs a human to test her company's newest suit prototype. As a trainee hero, Suzuo must face formidable rivals and bizarre A-class criminals while keeping his identity concealed outside of costume to preserve the test's validity. Sharing an apartment with these same adversaries to cut costs, however, doesn't seem to cause much concern.

A TV special, known as episode 2.5, that takes place between episodes 2 and 3.

Returning to the slapstick comedy roots and the "laughable" style of the TV series, this story follows the Nohara family. One day, while eagerly anticipating an ultra-rich yakiniku dinner, they find themselves on a Wanted List for suspected heinous crimes due to a scheme by a mysterious organization called Sweet Boys. Though the family must flee from Sweet Boys' pursuit, their desire to enjoy yakiniku for dinner compels them to stop running. Instead, they decide to confront the Sweet Boys boss directly, who is based in Atami, a hot spring and resort city in Shizuoka Prefecture.

A one-hour OVA that recaps the storyline of the original Onegai Teacher series. It was included as part of the Onegai Teacher Blu-ray box set.

Hideo Ozu works as an editor for a seedy adult video company, always harboring a dream of becoming a motion picture director. His childhood friend Mai Kurosawa has risen as a promising actress, but one day she shatters his aspirations by taking all his amateur footage of her and telling him to get out of her life. After drowning his sorrows with a few drinks, Hideo accidentally bumps into Cyberdoll Sara, who makes him sign an invoice. When he gets back to his place, he finds three Cyberdolls waiting for him—Mai, Ai, and Mie. Each of them resembles a different age version of Mai Kurosawa. Then, when Kurosawa announces she will release a biographical video using Hideo's old footage, he decides to reignite his directing ambitions using his three Cyberdolls.

The DVD Specials feature Kazuki and his friends traveling to a Comic Party hosted at a hot spring resort. During their visit, they stumble upon an extraordinary discovery that sheds light on the true wonders of comic conventions.

In "Mousou Kagaku Series: Wandaba Style," thirteen-year-old genius Tsukumo Susumu knows everything there is to know about aerodynamics and dreams of flying to the moon without any standard rocket fuel. To make this happen, he launches an ambitious project combining his deep understanding of physics, science, and creative imagination. The key players in his plan are the members of the struggling idol group Mix JUICE—Himawari, Yuri, Ayame, and Sakura. Together, they develop bizarre and inventive concepts, all leading toward the goal of holding the world's first-ever concert on the moon. Can the girls of Mix JUICE overcome their obstacles and actually reach the lunar surface?

In "UFO Princess Valkyrie: Shichiten Battou Hanayome Shuugyou," the queen of Planet Valhalla comes to Earth carrying a virtual reality program named the "bride training boot camp." This system creates a variety of scenarios intended to test couples by handing out random cards that illustrate potential marital troubles. For example, Kazuto and Valkyrie must prepare a meal together, Raine and Kazuto's sister face the struggle of living in poverty, and Akina and Hydra undergo a wedding rehearsal, each taking on the parts of bride and groom. The pairs encounter a series of improbable and mismatched situations designed to measure how well they fit together.

Specials from Galaxy Angel 3 DVDs.

A university student named Sendō Kazuki stumbles into the world of fan-made comics, where people create and sell their own self-published works rather than relying on professional authors. Though hesitant at first, he slowly gets pulled into making doujinshi himself after encountering girls who are deeply passionate about the craft. This anime draws from the Dreamcast and PC game "Comic Party," but its story differs from the previous TV series. Here, Kazuki, Taishi, and Mizuki attend college, unlike their high school counterparts in the television version. The narrative begins after Kazuki has already formed connections with the other characters.

In the OVA series "Piyoko ni Omakase pyo!", Piyoko takes the lead, pushing Di Gi Charat into the background. Alongside the Black Gema Gema Gang, she sets off from Planet Analogue to Earth with the aim of abducting Dejiko. Their goal is to hold her for ransom in order to secure a brighter future for their own planet.

An anarchistic nation that is said to dominate the world exists on a massive island called Moekko Island. This is where the final touches are applied to AC Company's android combat maids (who resemble beautiful young girls), and where those maids receive their communication training. A new maid named Rinia arrives on the island for training—she is a young-looking girl who has lost all her memories. She tries very hard to impress the owner of Moekko Island, but only ends up causing a lot of trouble around the mansion. Takahiro, the owner of Moekko Island, is a depressed young man who has also lost his memories. He is seen as a very unhappy person and believes Rinia will only be a source of trouble. As time passes, Takahiro slowly grows attached to Rinia's earnest attempts to help, and thus a beautiful relationship begins on the quiet island.

Peace Maker Kurogane special.