Best Comedy Anime of 2007

Lucky☆Star chronicles the daily experiences of four delightful high school girls: the laid-back otaku Konata Izumi, the gentle and soft-spoken Tsukasa Hiiragi, her more assertive twin sister Kagami, and the knowledgeable, polite Miyuki Takara. Their vibrant and unique bond grows stronger as they share witty commentary on various aspects of life, ranging from Japanese customs and the intricacies of otaku culture to academic pursuits and culinary endeavors. No subject is too mundane or too complex for their inquisitive and humorous scrutiny.

Love takes an unconventional path for Koizumi Risa and Ootani Atsushi, two high school students desperate to find their ideal partners. Koizumi stands at an imposing 172 cm, towering over the average girl, while Ootani is a diminutive 156 cm, well below the average height for a guy. Their romantic struggles deepen when their respective crushes end up falling for each other, leaving Koizumi and Ootani comically flustered and heartbroken. Compounding their misery, their homeroom teacher brands them a comedy duo because of their clashing personalities and extreme height difference, causing classmates to view their heated arguments as improvised sketches. Lovely★Complex tracks Koizumi and Ootani as they support one another in their quest for love, eventually growing into close friends. Beyond their absurd antics, they discover a surprising alignment in their tastes regarding music and fashion. Perhaps they share an unknown chemistry, but the question remains: can love ever bloom between such a mismatched pair?

After heroically defending Tristain, Louise Françoise and her familiar Saito Hiraga face increasing pressure to protect the kingdom. Across the sea, Albion holds a fragile peace as its newly crowned Queen Henrietta struggles with internal unrest and a mysterious foe plotting against her reign. Faced with these escalating dangers, Louise and Saito must join forces once more. Louise has shed her old moniker "Louise the Zero," now commanding Void magic potent enough to level an entire village, though controlling such power proves difficult. As tensions rise, the concept of selfless loyalty is put to the test, yet Louise and Saito remain steadfast in their commitment to their duties until the very end.

In the contemporary setting of "Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei," Nozomu Itoshiki, a high school teacher, experiences profound despair over minor setbacks, sometimes leading to suicide attempts. This satirical and comedic series explores different aspects of Japanese life and culture through Nozomu's interactions with his students. Among them are Kiri Komori, a reclusive student who never leaves the school grounds; Abiru Kobushi, a mysterious figure often seen with inexplicable injuries; and the overly optimistic Kafuuka Fuura, a stark contrast to Nozomu. The show also features several other eccentric young women, each as unique as their teacher.

During his summer vacation at the Seto Inland Sea, middle school student Nagasumi Michishio finds himself in danger while swimming at Mio Sun Beach. A sudden leg cramp prevents him from staying afloat, and with no one nearby to hear his cries for help, he begins to drown. Just as he loses consciousness, a mermaid rescues him. Later that evening, his savior reveals herself to be Sun Seto, a member of a mermaid yakuza family. Under mermaid law, if a human learns a mermaid's true identity, the mermaid is sentenced to death. To avoid this outcome, the Seto family offers a choice: Michishio must marry Sun or face execution by her father and clan leader, Gouzaburou. With no other option, Michishio agrees to the marriage. As husband and wife, they must keep their relationship hidden. Amid constant threats on Michishio's life from Gouzaburou and the strange behavior of other enemies, genuine affection begins to grow between the pair as they adjust to their unusual life together.

Shinichi Chiaki is an elite musician who aspires to perform among the best in Europe. Born into a prestigious family, he is a notorious perfectionist, holding himself and others to impossibly high standards. The only thing preventing Chiaki from pursuing his European dream is his crippling fear of flying, which keeps him stuck in Japan. In his fourth year at Japan's top music university, Chiaki crosses paths with Noda Megumi, who insists on being called Nodame. At first glance, she appears to be a disorganized girl lacking any clear ambition. But when Chiaki hears Nodame play the piano for the first time, he is stunned by the unique quality of her music. To Chiaki’s dismay, Nodame moves into the apartment next door, and he soon discovers that she has fallen deeply in love with him. Nodame Cantabile follows Chiaki and Nodame as they navigate their relationship with each other, learning valuable lessons from one another while striving for the pinnacle of the music world.

A constant stream of misfortune plagues diligent Hayate Ayasaki, as if Murphy's Law itself dictates his life. After his parents rack up a debt exceeding 150 million yen and abandon him, he is sold to the yakuza, forcing him to flee for his survival. That same night, Hayate encounters a young girl named Nagi Sanzenin and attempts to kidnap her in order to settle his family's crushing debt. Thanks to Hayate's gentle disposition and a series of misunderstandings, Nagi misreads his intentions as a romantic confession. After he rescues her from genuine kidnappers, she employs him as her personal butler, revealing that she belongs to one of the wealthiest families in Japan. Despite his impressive talents, Hayate is plagued by endless bad luck. As he begins working for Nagi and navigating the countless challenges that come his way, he manages the household, fights off dangerous adversaries, and inadvertently wins the affections of the women around him. This combination of butler duties and comedic mishaps forms the story of Hayate the Combat Butler.

In Shugo Chara!, Amu Hinamori is a shy girl struggling to make friends because of rumors at school about her supposedly "cool and spicy" nature. She longs to reveal her authentic self to others. One morning, she discovers three elaborately adorned eggs in her bed. These "Heart Eggs" house "Guardian Characters," which embody a person's true self and aspirations. With the assistance of Ran, Miki, and Su, Amu can now display her genuine personality. However, this newfound ability does not come without its challenges. The emergence of Amu's Guardian Characters catches the attention of the Seiyo Elementary Guardians, a student council-like assembly where every member wields their own Guardian Character. Due to possessing multiple Characters, Amu is recruited as the Guardians' "Joker," with the duty of aiding them in locating corrupted Heart Eggs known as "X Eggs." As Amu integrates herself into the Guardians' quest, she delves deeper into understanding the enigmatic world of Guardian Characters, the origins of the X Eggs, and the secretive organization seemingly orchestrating these events.

In the Minami household, three sisters run their lives without parents around. Haruka, the eldest, is responsible and reliable; Kana, the middle sister, is cheerful but easily distracted; and Chiaki, the youngest, is outspoken and direct. They divide chores like cooking and cleaning, and sometimes find themselves in romantic situations. Despite struggles with laziness or hanging out with friends, every day at the Minami home is full of lively happenings.

In the charming town of Alamos, the Space-Time Towers—century-old structures designed by architect Godey to play orchestral music—are home to the Alamos Town Contest Hall, where Hikari, Satoshi, and Takeshi are headed during their journey through Sinnoh. Local Alice and her Chimchar enthusiastically guide Satoshi and company around the town and its attractions. Their tour is interrupted when Alice's companion, Tonio, detects unusual dimensional anomalies sweeping through Alamos, all attributed to the sinister Pokémon, Darkrai. As these disturbances intensify, Dialga, the Temporal Pokémon, and Palkia, the Spatial Pokémon, engage in a conflict that traps the entire town in a separate dimension. Satoshi finds out that this catastrophe was foretold long ago, while Tonio uncovers a legacy left by his great-grandfather that may stop the battling legends. Will Satoshi and his team be able to use this last chance to save Alamos Town from disappearing between dimensions?

Third-grade teacher Aoki Daisuke never anticipated that his very first class would become one of the most challenging hurdles of his life. After making a poor first impression with the whole group, a single act of kindness immediately persuades one of his students, Rin Kokonoe, to set her sights on the unfortunate Aoki-sensei as her love interest. Yet what exactly are Rin's motives for her determined efforts to seduce Aoki-sensei, and will he be able to help her work through them?

In "Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-chan 2," Sakura Kusakabe persists in enduring a bizarre and tumultuous existence alongside angelic roommates Dokuro and Zakuro Mitsukai. Fresh angelic figures such as the polite Sabato Mihashigo and the peculiar Zansu contribute to the disorder. Sakura regularly becomes the target of their outlandish antics, with Dokuro repeatedly employing her trademark weapon, the Excalibolg, to reduce him to a gory mess.

In "Nagasarete Airantou," Ikuto Touhohin, following a fierce quarrel with his father, hastily embarks on a vessel seeking escape. Yet, a brutal tempest hurls him into the sea. When he regains consciousness, Ikuto finds himself stranded on a secluded island populated exclusively by beautiful young women. This island is devoid of contemporary amenities like electricity, gas, radio, and television, making Ikuto feel as though he has been cast into an ancient era.

Shungo Ninomiya is an ordinary high school student living with his older sister Ryoko, who works as a mercenary. His life takes a sudden turn when a girl named Mayu Tsukimura arrives at his school via a military helicopter. Ryoko has arranged for Mayu and her brother Mikihiro to stay with Shungo. But these new roommates are not ordinary: Mayu is a succubus, and her brother is an incubus. Mayu also suffers from androphobia, an intense fear of men. At his sister's request, Shungo must help Mayu overcome this phobia. Ryoko's methods include unconventional tactics like sharing a bed and bathing together. Adding to the chaos is Reika Houjou, the student council president, who becomes the Ninomiyas' new maid. She constantly tries to interfere with Shungo and Mayu's intimate training sessions. With these bizarre circumstances, Shungo's once quiet life is about to become completely chaotic.

In "Bamboo Blade," Kojirou, the kendo instructor at Muroe High School, is grappling with money troubles. An opportunity to improve his situation appears when he discovers that defeating his senpai's team would win him and his club free meals for an entire year. The main challenge, though, lies in finding female students who possess the talent and willingness to join the kendo club.

In "Genshiken 2," the Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture, or Genshiken, is now led by the increasingly confident Sasahara. During the break, the otaku club experiences several changes, including the arrival of a new member, Ogiue, who openly criticizes otaku culture. Sasahara's plan to create a doujin circle and sell their fan-made works at the upcoming Comic Market starts to take shape, but the path is filled with unexpected obstacles, such as a growing interest in crossplay. At the same time, the club is buzzing with speculation about the developing relationship between Tanaka and Ohno.

Hiro Hiyorimi gives his life to rescue Hime, the daughter of the Monster King, from certain death, and becomes a dead hero in the process. His reward for saving her is being brought back as a semi-living soldier in her personal guard. His new duty is to protect Hime from the endless stream of supernatural creatures sent by her siblings, who want to claim their place in the succession by killing her. Dealing with threats like vampires and zombies is hard enough, but the real challenge comes from truly bizarre enemies like were-sharks, panda monsters, and murderous dumplings. This is far from the afterlife Hiro imagined, and the bitter irony is that Hime is the good one in this chaos—at least as good as someone can be while standing on the wrong side of hell's gates.

In "Moyashimon," first-year university student Tadayasu Sawaki has an unusual gift: he can see microorganisms as tiny, cute chibi characters. These include everything from the fungus that causes athlete's foot to the yeast essential for making alcohol. While studying agriculture in Tokyo, his ability draws the attention of several professors, especially Professor Itsuki, who specializes in fermentation. At first, Sawaki isn't very invested in his studies, having entered an agricultural university without much passion. However, through his encounters with the odd professors and classmates, he begins to appreciate his talent and the microbes he observes. Even with his extraordinary vision, Sawaki feels fairly ordinary among the eccentric academic environment.

Yako Katsuragi is a celebrated high school detective renowned for her extraordinary skill in solving intricate cases and capturing criminals. Yet, the true force behind her achievements is her assistant, Neuro Nougami. Neuro is no ordinary human; he is a demon who entered the human world after exhausting all mysteries in the demon realm, seeking fresh challenges. By feeding on the negative energy emitted by humans during criminal acts, Neuro uses Yako as a cover to satisfy his appetite without drawing attention. As part of their arrangement, Neuro agrees to help Yako uncover the truth behind her father's death. Together, they tackle case after case, carefully managing Neuro's insatiable cravings while keeping his supernatural identity hidden.

In a world set ten years later, this recap explores a universe where Gods, Demons, and Humans travel between their realms as effortlessly as international tourists, with romances developing across these borders. With the barriers separating these races now removed, they interact, fall in love, and form new families together. Rin Tsuchimi looks back on his past, revisiting significant moments from his relationships with Lisianthus, Nerine, Kaede, Asa, and Primula.

Shu, along with his friends Jiro and Kluke, bands together to protect their village when it comes under a sudden and mysterious assault. During the conflict, they encounter the warrior Zola and learn about the power of Shadow, which allows them to summon formidable creatures from their own shadows. Shu forms a bond with Blue Dragon, one of the most powerful of these beings, and the group embarks on a quest to overcome their enemies.

In "Kamichama Karin," thirteen-year-old Karin Hanazono struggles through a tough life marked by the death of her parents and constant criticism from her aunt, who calls her stupid because of her bad grades. After losing her beloved cat, Shii-chan, Karin feels completely isolated. The only thing she has left from her parents is a special ring her mother gave her. Her luck starts to improve when she meets Himeka Kuujou, another orphan, and Kazune Kuujou, Himeka's cousin who doesn't care much about girls. They are searching for a goddess. When they approach Karin, her mother's ring starts to glow, giving her sudden intelligence, speed, and the ability to make wishes come true. It becomes clear that Karin has the power to become the goddess they are looking for. This discovery draws the attention of people who want to take her powers for themselves.

In the decade after the Book of Darkness crisis, Nanoha Takamachi, Fate Testarossa, and Hayate Yagami have moved from their studies on Earth to serving as military mages on Midchilda under the Time-Space Administration Bureau. After their unacknowledged efforts in extinguishing a large airport fire, Hayate establishes Riot Force 6 to handle public safety issues and defend against threats from dangerous magical relics called Lost Logia. As experienced members, they take on the role of mentors to new recruits Subaru Nakajima, Teana Lanster, Caro Lu Luce, and Erio Mondial, supporting these rising talents as they undergo demanding training and pursue their individual goals. Despite their dedication, Riot Force 6 encounters numerous obstacles, including enemies who use Lost Logia and internal skepticism, leading to a continuous strain on their resources and abilities.

In "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Picture Dramas," a lighter and often comedic side of the characters is explored away from the war's violence and suffering. At Ashford Academy, the girls engage in lively conversations in the bathhouse and organize a gender-reversal festival, an idea that fails to excite Lelouch Lamperouge. The students also attend the grand opening of the Clovis Land pool, leaving the barely dressed Cornelia li Britannia visibly uncomfortable. The series further explores Lelouch's past, highlighting his royal background and his first meeting with Suzaku Kururugi.

Specials that come with the DVDs.

Koumi Island, famous for its lush green hills and beautiful coral reefs, has become a popular tourist destination due to the legend of Anne Bonnie and Mary Read. The island's museum, which displays the pirates' cutlass and pistol, has significantly increased its appeal. Renowned detective Kogorou Mouri visits the island with his daughter Ran, her close friend Sonoko Suzuki, the Detective Boys, and Conan Edogawa. A mistake at the hotel causes confusion with their accommodations and unintentionally involves them in the island's treasure hunting craze. As the Detective Boys start their own treasure hunt, Conan stumbles upon a murder case amidst the rough seas. Investigating a lead related to a recent theft, the police soon get involved, creating chaos on Koumi Island. In the midst of the frenzy of treasure seekers and the island's residents competing for Anne and Mary's lost fortune, Conan, Kogorou, and the authorities stay focused on a pursuit far more important than mere riches—they seek justice.

This special episode occurs immediately after Ikki agrees to Simca's proposal, taking on the role of leading Genesis. The story centers on the clash between Kogarasumaru and Potemkine, and it is set chronologically between episodes 21 and 22 of the main series.

Kaname Okiura enters Prefectoral Umineko Shougyou High, commonly called "Umishou," and joins the school's swimming club hoping to learn how to swim. However, he quickly discovers that the club members are eccentric and provide little useful instruction. Soon after, a spirited and carefree girl named Amuro Ninagawa transfers from Okinawa and joins the club. Her astonishing speed underwater and unorthodox swimming technique—along with her habit of swimming without clothes, which draws the attention of the male students—stuns everyone. For Okiura, Amuro's presence brings back memories of a creature resembling a mermaid he glimpsed as a child.

In the bonus episode packaged with the Nintendo DS version of the game, Kamina, envious of how clean Simon's Lagann is, seeks out the enigmatic Chitori to have his own Gurren buffed. Without realizing her true intentions, Kamina waits excitedly for the outcome.

Set in the year 2035, Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight! centers on a group of teenage girls enrolled at Seioh Private High School, an all-girls institution. With the birth rate having fallen sharply, schools are shutting down one after another because there simply aren't enough students to fill them. As a result, spirits at schools everywhere have sunk, and Seioh is no different. The tale kicks off when the protagonist, Manami Amamiya, transfers to Seioh. After a series of misadventures involving a high-tech scooter and a swimming competition, capped off by a stirring performance of the school song, she is installed as student council president. From that point on, the story follows Manami as she deals with council business alongside Mika Inamori, the council's sole other member, as well as three classmates: Mutsuki Uehara, Mei Etoh, and Momoha Odori. Once the student council room has been given a fresh look, Manami and her friends turn their attention to organizing the upcoming student festival.

A collection of OVA episodes that came bundled with the limited edition manga volumes. Episode 01: What You Gave Me (Anata ga Watashi ni Kureta Mono) Kokonoe, Usa, and Kagami head out to buy a gift for Sensei. In the end, Kokonoe chooses to make something herself, and the three of them wind up spending the night at her house. Along the way, more is revealed about Usa's feelings for Reiji, Kagami's feelings for Kokonoe, and Kokonoe's feelings for Sensei. Episode 02: Kuro-chan, Shiro-chan (Kuro-chan to Shiro-chan) Kuro-chan tries to become friends with Shirai-sensei. Episode 03: A Child's Summer Time (Kodomo no Natsu Jikan) The girls, Aoki, and Houin travel to the countryside to visit Aoki's family.

Ink Nijihara is a high school student with a crush on Nao Tezuka, but her feelings remain unreciprocated. Compounding her struggles is her petite stature. One day, after encountering a duck, Ink acquires the power to transform into a mahou shoujo and begins covertly tutoring Nao in English.

The story of Doujin Work revolves around a young girl named Najimi Osana and her entry into the doujin world. She is initially drawn to becoming a doujin artist after witnessing how much profit one of her friends makes at a convention. Najimi has a passion for drawing, but she soon realizes that this new realm is far from easy, contrary to her expectations. As she attends more conventions and encounters various people, she eventually assembles a group of fascinating friends. These friends already possess some expertise in the field and assist her along the way, so that she can one day earn a reputation by creating her own doujinshi.

Aika is a bright and athletic high school girl whose competence earns her a passing grade on the salvager license exam, granting her a C-class license. However, she is young and impulsive, leading Gota to still treat her like a child. Because of this personality trait, nobody is willing to hire her for salvage work. Since she went through the trouble of getting her license, she decides to place an advertisement at her school to attract clients. This catches the attention of Erika, a wealthy girl from a prominent family who leads the treasure hunting club. Erika asks Aika to retrieve something from the sea, and Aika eagerly accepts the request. But when she sees the state-of-the-art submarine loaded onto Erika's private cruiser and learns their destination, Aika understands the truly dangerous nature of her assignment. This leads to a confrontation with a group of high school girls in the southern islands. Who is the mysterious girl named Karen? Aika's newest challenge begins here!

An Angel Eater has been unleashed in Heaven, endangering both angels and goddesses as they share a single body and soul. The loss of an angel can send a goddess into a state of shock. Lind travels to Earth to safeguard Belldandy and the others, but she unknowingly steps into a trap.

The Bandai Channel website has revealed that Petit Eva ~Evangelion@School~, described as the "first official super-deformed series" based on Neon Genesis Evangelion, is being turned into a video release. An official announcement will appear in the September issue of Newtype magazine in Japan, hitting shelves on August 10. This Gainax/Khara franchise spin-off takes a comedic approach to the psychological science fiction drama by placing the characters as students at Tokyo-3's Nerv School, under Principal Gendō Ikari and Misato-sensei. The student body features three distinct Rei "sisters," the EVA-01 mobile weapon reimagined as school bully Evanchō, and the ill-fated Jet Alone robot as JA-ko—a "hidden character" portrayed as a shy android girl. Ryuusuke Hamamoto provided the character designs, which inspired four-panel gag manga serializations across four different magazines: Monthly Shōnen Ace, Newtype, Dengeki Hobby Magazine, and Figure Oh. The Petit Eva project has also spawned merchandise ranging from super-deformed figurines to limited edition Doritos corn chips.

In "Ah! My Goddess: Flights of Fancy Specials," Keiichi discovers a treasure map hidden in his grandfather's journal, which ignites great enthusiasm in Skuld and Urd as they set out on an adventure. Together with his companions, Keiichi follows the map's hint to the Honda Inn. When they arrive, they meet Honda Chieko, who seems to share a unique bond with Keiichi. Amid the commotion, Keiichi finds the resolve to confess his emotions and utter "I love you" to Belldandy.

Following a calm stretch after the events of the main series, King Yuuri Shibuya travels to check on the state of his kingdom. Along the way, he meets Sararegi, the ruler of Small Shimeron. Despite Sararegi's friendly demeanor, there appears to be a concealed motive. When Yuuri goes back to Shimaron to unwind and catch up with old companions, the self-proclaimed "king" of Little Shimaron appears and insists that the Maou follow him to his land. Afterwards, the actual king of Shimaron alerts Yuuri's sibling and friend, warning them about the possible danger facing Yuuri.

Ani*Kuri15 is a collection of fifteen one-minute animated shorts made by different creators from Japan's animation industry. The name comes from "anime" and "creators." Season One Shinji Kimura (Studio 4°C; Art Director, Steamboy) – "Attack of Higashimachi Ni Chome"/"Attack of Higashimachi 2nd Borough" Shojiro Nishimi (Studio 4°C; Character Designer, Tekkonkinkreet) – "Uchujin Raikou Hiroshi no Baai"/"Invasion from Space – Hiroshi's Case" Akemi Hayashi (Gainax; Character Designer, Fruits Basket) – "Namida no Mukou"/"From the Other Side of the Tears" Osamu Kobayashi (Madhouse; Art/Mecha Design, Gungrave) – "Sancha Blues"/"The Aromatic Tea Blues" Yasufumi Soejima (Gonzo; 3D/CG Director, Last Exile) – "Hyotoko"/"Blaze Man" Season Two Atsushi Takeuchi (Production I.G; Mecha Design, Ghost in the Shell) – "Wandaba Kiss" Mamoru Oshii (Production I.G; Director, Ghost in the Shell) – "Project Mermaid" Kazuto Nakazawa (Studio 4°C; First Unit Director, Kill Bill Chapter 3: The Origin of O-Ren from Kill Bill: Volume 1) – "yurururu" ~Nichijou Hen~ Ranji Murata (Gonzo; Character Design, Blue Submarine No. 6) and Tatsuya Yabuta (Gonzo; Story Design, Final Fantasy VII) – "Gyrosopter" Tobira Oda (Original Manga, Danchi Tomoo) and Yasuyuki Shimizu (Key Animation, Naruto movies) (Studio 4°C) – "Supaatsu Taisa"/"Colonel Sports" Season Three Michael Arias (Studio 4°C; Director, Tekkonkinkreet) – "Okkakekko" Makoto Shinkai (Comix Wave Film; Director, The Place Promised in Our Early Days) – "Neko no Shuukai"/"A Gathering of Cats" Shoji Kawamori (Satelight; Director, The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?) – "Project Omega" Mahiro Maeda (Gonzo; Director, Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo) – "Onmitsu Hime"/"Princess Onmitsu" Satoshi Kon (Madhouse; Director, Paprika) – "Ohayou"/"Good Morning"

One hundred and seven years ago, a massive cataclysm destroyed the Moon, shattering Earth's former satellite into 81 quintillion tons of orbital debris. Thanks to super-science, the planet itself was saved, and today, few people give much thought to that century-old disaster. Consequently, when teenage Haruka Amami auditions for the Idolmaster Project, she believes she is simply trying out to become a singing idol. Instead, Haruka finds herself at a secret school operated by the Mondenkind Agency, living with a group of other girls who have also been selected as candidates to pilot an iDOL. These are advanced robots specifically designed to intercept falling chunks of moon rock. However, the people running the Mondenkind Agency are not exactly knights in shining armor. Furthermore, there is the question of whether the iDOLs are really just robots. From almost the very first moment, Haruka begins to feel emotions resonating from within the iDOL known as Imber.

The Sablum Empire has been trying to conquer the kingdom of Windland for years, and now they are conspiring with the mercenaries Sister Hell and Darkness Knight to launch a fresh assault using powerful magical beings known as Angels. Hyaweh, a carefree yet skilled swordsman, and Priecia, who may be the lost princess of Windland, attend the Knight's Academy in Windland to refine their abilities in swordsmanship and magic. There, they encounter many friends and allies who can aid them in defending their homeland against the coming invasion.

In the near future, robots are commonplace laborers for their masters. Takaya Murase acquires a maid robot from the robotic doll distributor MaidWorks. Yui, ready to lead a typical existence cleaning, cooking, and serving her owner, is bought by Takaya. However, he has different intentions for her—such as outfitting her in dress-costumes inspired by his fantasies and beyond.

Sunao Moriyama discovers a peculiar, cute creature that he dubs Potemayo. The little being soon starts trailing him everywhere, often riding atop his head. This find quickly becomes the talk of his classmates at school. Not long after, another similar creature shows up and is named Guchuko by one of Sunao's classmates. But Guchuko seems to have a much less amiable disposition than Potemayo.

A short animation which features clips from all of CLAMPs works between 1995 and 2006.

Chinami Ebihara possesses a special ability that causes her to emit electromagnetic waves whenever her emotions become intense, frequently interfering with nearby electronics. Because of this power, classified as "TYPE-E," she has been forced to change schools many times during her childhood. At age 18, while moving to another new school, Chinami accidentally triggers further disruptions in technology. This time, a classmate named Kotaro Kannagi notices her powers and becomes determined to discover the truth about her unique ability.

In 2007, the city passes the Punishment of Sexual Perversions Law, sparking a crackdown by a team in hazmat suits who arrest people suspected of being perverts. Master Keita and Inukami Yoko are singled out as main suspects classified under Class A perversions. How will this affect Keita, Yoko, Kaoru's Inukami, and the other charming perverts? And what destiny awaits Karina?

In the 21st-century city of Westland, New York, a serial killer is on the loose, attacking victims indiscriminately. A young girl barely escapes an assault, witnessing the brutal act. Returning to their hometown, Meg and Joe plan to commemorate the "birthday" of Shirley, a former orphan who once shared Meg’s life. As orphans themselves, they chose the day they first met as Shirley’s birthday. Before Joe entered the picture, Meg looked after Shirley and two other children. Eventually, these children were adopted by Sam, a principled police officer, and were believed to be living a peaceful life under his care. While Meg and Joe assist someone and earn a reward, they decide to purchase a gift for Shirley and visit Sam. Upon arrival, they notice Sam acting oddly. Upon inquiry, Sam reveals that Shirley was brutally assaulted by the same killer. Overwhelmed with grief and anger, Meg is urged by Joe to seek vengeance against the murderer for Shirley. However, the killer begins to close in on Meg and Joe. Their gaze is met with the killer’s chilling black eyes. Compounding their troubles, a sinister plot emerges, threatening Meg, Joe, Sam, and the whole town.

These DVD-exclusive specials are set at different points in the narrative: the first occurs between episodes 4 and 5 of the main series, and the second serves as a prologue, depicting the final day's events prior to the start of episode 1.

Professor Agasa is kidnapped, but before being taken, he leaves behind a series of clues hidden around his residence and multiple locations throughout the city. These clues are designed for the Detective Boys to find and decipher, with the goal of rescuing him from his captors.

Set in the mid-1800s, Oh! Edo Rocket centers on Seikichi Tamaya, a fireworks craftsman, and his companions as they go about their lives in Edo, where a strict city councilor enforces harsh moral codes that forbid all forms of pleasure, including fireworks. One day, an unusual girl arrives at Seikichi’s shop with a peculiar request—to create a firework capable of reaching the moon.

DVD episodes 23 and 24 of the series. The story comes from a seinen manga by Shinobu Ohtaka, serialized in Young Gangan. Koushi Inuzuka is a clever high school student with his goal set on becoming a public prosecutor. Unfortunately for this decent guy, he was born into a martial arts family whose head—his father—only knows how to communicate through violence. When Koushi was still a baby, his father made a deal with his biggest rival: Koushi would be married to the rival's daughter, and the joining of their two bloodlines would bring forth the strongest martial arts clan on Earth. Years later, Koushi is in high school, completely in the dark about the marriage arranged for him at birth. That's when Momoko Kuzuryuu bursts into his life: a sugar bomb, an airhead, a loli martial artist, and Koushi's self-proclaimed bride—the strongest on Earth, no less. She's eager to get intimate with him, but Koushi refuses flat out. He has no interest in being physical with someone who looks like she could be his little sister, and he hasn't the foggiest idea who she really is. Meanwhile, a war has broken out among the martial arts families. For Koushi, that means a wave of fighters coming out to challenge him. As if that weren't enough, he also suffers from a fight phobia caused by a traumatic event in his childhood. So it falls to Momoko and her superhuman fighting abilities to defend her "husband." Will the two sweethearts make it through the trials ahead? And more importantly, will Momoko get her way and receive a baby from Koushi?

Uchikomatic Days is a five-minute short that recounts the origin of the Uchikomas, the 'ugly duckling' second-generation think-tanks built as substandard replacements for the Tachikomas. The short features a musical performance by the A.I. Tough Guy Uchikomas, a rising act that will provide entertainment at the Harima City for Academic Research New Year's Eve Party. This special is included on the Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. Solid State Society DVD.

The TV series centers on the Tachikoma and aired on Animax. In contrast to its forerunner "Tachikoma na Hibi," which served as supplementary content for the main Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and 2nd GIG series, this special edition features extended stories inspired by a variety of Japanese and Orthodox folktales. The collection was subsequently released on a BD box set that contains all the Tachikoma-centric episodes.

Nobita asks Doraemon for the Moshimo-box and wishes for a world where magic is real. In that new reality, sorcery takes the place of science and technology, and everyone relies on it in everyday life—except Nobita, who, as always, struggles to cast even the simplest spells. Frustrated, he decides to change things back, only to discover that his mother has already thrown the Moshimo-box away. One day, Doraemon and his friends meet Professor Mangetsu, a researcher of magic and magical creatures like goblins, along with his daughter Miyoko. The professor warns them that the "star of the Underworld" is dangerously approaching Earth's orbit. With the fate of the planet hanging in the balance, the group must journey to the Underworld and strike the heart of the Underworld King with a silver dart, just as described in the ancient text "The Chronicles of the Underworld". However, their efforts are foiled, and Miyoko is taken captive. Doraemon and his friends then decide to use the Time Machine to go back to the past. With Dorami's Moshimo-box, they succeed in restoring the Earth. Yet the events unfolding in the Underworld continue to occur within a Parallel Universe, where Miyoko remains a prisoner. As a result, the group is compelled once more to travel to the Underworld and put an end to its oppressive ruler for good.

A special DVD episode blending the tales of Cinderella and Snow White, shown in a chibi art style, with the characters from "Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru."

The offbeat ninja adventures of Himawari proceed in "Himawari Too!!" This sequel examines the funny and strange exploits of Himawari, Hayato, and their ninja classmates. The second season also reveals the backstories of Himawari and Hayato. Might hidden truths be uncovered? Will Himawari finally learn about her past and the mysterious ninja who saved her as a child?

The third season of this well-known series follows Miyuki Kobayakawa as she comes back from her forensic training in the United States, along with Natsumi Tsujimoto, who has completed her Japanese Self-Defense Force (JSDF) ranger training. They reunite at the Bokuto Police Department, using their sharp minds and physical strength to take on crime. Along the way, they become part of many unexpected adventures.

A decade has passed since the great war, yet the kingdom of Wellber remains on a knife's edge, barely holding onto its fragile peace while the threat of renewed conflict looms with its neighbor, Sangatras. To avert another war, Wellber's King Haidel arranges a political marriage between his daughter, Princess Rita, and Prince Guernia of Sangatras. But at the ceremony, Rita turns on her would-be groom, stabbing him before fleeing the castle. Infuriated, Sangatras' King Ranbahnhof issues an ultimatum: unless Rita is captured and publicly executed within fourteen days, war will follow. Faced with this dire situation, Rita resolves to escape to the neutral nation of Greedom. Meanwhile, the thief Tina sneaks into Wellber Castle in search of treasure and happens to witness Rita's attack on Guernia firsthand. Whether by coincidence or fate, Tina learns that the "Wasp Man"—the enemy who took her parents' lives and whom she has long hunted—is currently in Greedom. Tina agrees to serve as Rita's bodyguard, and together the two set out on the road to Greedom, shouldering their own burdens of fate and destiny. What awaits them ahead: war or peace, vengeance or death...

This animated side story originates from the Densha Otoko (Trainman) TV drama. In that drama, actor Itoh Atsushi portrays Yamada, an otaku who is deeply devoted to the Mina anime. The show features a kawaii protagonist with an ample bosom, floppy rabbit ears, and carrots protruding from her rear. Mina is a character tribute inspired by the Daicon Animation produced by GAINAX, which included a similar unnamed bunny girl. Additionally, the opening sequence of Densha Otoko incorporated scenes that appeared in the Daicon Animation.

In "Chainsaw Maid," an ordinary family and their maid are living a routine existence when a woman suddenly crashes into their home, shouting, "They're coming!" She proceeds to expel her internal organs, turn into a zombie, and attack the head of the household. The maid rescues her employer, but he and his daughter are unable to make sense of the sudden chaos. As zombies continue their assault, the maid decides to protect the household herself—using a chainsaw.