Best Drama Anime of 2005

In a reality transformed into a battlefield by the Crimson Denizens, mysterious entities from another dimension that feast on human life force, these relentless predators leave behind only faint soul fragments known as Torches, destined to vanish and erase their victims from existence entirely. To oppose this silent and ravenous assault, warriors called Flame Hazes engage in an endless war against these creatures. Yuuji Sakai's life undergoes a dramatic shift when he is caught in a temporal disturbance and becomes the target of a Denizen attack. He is unexpectedly saved by an unnamed hunter who, despite appearing as an ordinary girl, possesses striking red hair and piercing eyes. As Yuuji struggles to comprehend his situation, he discovers that he has already been reduced to a Torch—an ephemeral trace of memory fated for annihilation.

In the quiet town of Bellforest, 14-year-old Renton Thurston longs to escape his ordinary life and join the mercenary group Gekkostate. Torn between his grandfather's push for him to become a mechanic and the shadow of his deceased father, Renton finds his only thrill in riding Trapar wave particles, a local form of air surfing. Everything changes when a strange object crashes into his home—an advanced mecha called the Nirvash typeZERO, built to ride the Trapar waves. Its pilot is Eureka, a young Gekkostate member who asks for Renton's help maintaining the machine. This chance encounter launches Renton into a new adventure as he becomes the Nirvash's co-pilot alongside Eureka.

Saya Otonashi leads an ordinary life with her foster family in Okinawa City, blending in as a typical high school student, though she frequently suffers from anemia and has no memories of anything before the previous year. Her past comes back when a bloodthirsty creature attacks her at school. A mysterious man named Haji appears and rescues her, forcing her to drink his blood. This sends Saya into a trance, where she uses her own blood as a deadly weapon against the monster. As Saya discovers Red Shield, an organization created to fight these monsters, she joins forces with Haji to confront these terrifying beings and unravel the mysteries hidden in her past.

In a desperate attempt to save his brother Alphonse, Edward Elric sacrifices his own body and soul, ending up stranded in Munich, Germany. Faced with a world vastly different from his own, Edward must navigate the economic upheaval following World War I. Separated from home and unable to practice alchemy, he seeks other means to escape this unfamiliar place, with help from companions who resemble those he left behind. As civil unrest brews in Germany due to the nation's disgraced condition, tensions also rise among neighboring countries. Meanwhile, back in his original world, Alphonse immerses himself in the study of alchemy, determined to uncover the mystery of Edward's disappearance and reunite with his older brother.

After hearing an old tale from his mother during childhood, Yukito Kunisaki embarks on a journey to find the Winged Maiden, a being said to have been bound to the sky centuries ago. Earning his keep by performing puppet shows along the way, he wanders into a small town where he expects to linger only briefly. That plan is upended when he crosses paths with an eccentric girl named Misuzu, who insists he stay at her home. As Yukito grows accustomed to life in the quiet town, he strikes up friendships with the locals and gradually learns about the personal struggles each of them carries. Moved by their hardships, he decides to offer his help, putting his quest for the Winged Maiden on pause. With his search stalled and his bond with Misuzu and the townspeople deepening, Yukito is left to wonder whether he will ever find the Winged Maiden—or if she has been right beside him all along.

In Honey and Clover, second-year art student Yuuta Takemoto lives in a cramped apartment with his seniors: the perpetually absent Shinobu Morita and the dependable Takumi Mayama, who often watches over him. Yuuta's world shifts when he encounters Hagumi Hanamoto, a remarkably talented artist who instantly captures his heart. Hagumi enrolls at Yuuta's college and becomes close with Ayumi Yamada, a popular ceramics student. Ayumi shares a long history with Yuuta's roommates and secretly cherishes feelings for one of them. This shoujo series delves into themes of youth, love, and self-discovery, unfolding amid the tangled web of friendships and romantic tensions among its central characters.

While walking home from school, Yukari Hayasaka is approached by an odd man with spiky blonde hair, a spiked collar, and many piercings, who studies her closely. Startled, she runs away and crashes into a striking woman with lavender hair and a floral design around one eye. Overcome, Yukari faints and wakes up in a place called the Atelier. The strangers are fashion designers from the prestigious Yazawa Art Academy, eager for Yukari to model for their brand at the academy's upcoming showcase. Despite their eagerness, Yukari refuses and leaves the Atelier, accidentally leaving her school ID behind. George Koizumi, the lead designer, finds the ID and becomes convinced that Yukari is the perfect model for their collection. Determined to have her, he refuses to give up easily. Though Yukari had never given modeling much thought before, could spending time with these eccentric designers turn out to be fun? Or might she find herself swept away into a world of creativity and passion?

In the arid kingdom of Clow, Princess Sakura and her archaeologist companion Syaoran share quiet moments together, though the king looks unfavorably on their growing closeness. Their peaceful existence is abruptly disrupted when Sakura appears before Syaoran with wings sprouting from her back. The wings break apart into feathers as she collapses, prompting Syaoran to act. To save Sakura, Syaoran learns he must gather her scattered feathers, which have dispersed across many different dimensions. With assistance from Yuuko Ichihara, the Dimensional Witch, and Mokona Modoki, a creature capable of traveling between worlds, Syaoran sets out on this daunting quest. They are soon joined by Fai D. Flourite, a cheerful mage fleeing persecution in his homeland, and Kurogane, a warrior sent to sharpen his combat skills and character. Together, this unconventional group ventures forth to recover Sakura's feathers, confronting what appears to be an impossible challenge.

This episode takes place during episode 11 as Nana tries to fit into the household while searching for a chore she can do and becoming accustomed to Nyu's presence, whom she only knows as Lucy. After running away when she gets scolded, Nana ends up at the beach and meets Bando, whom she promises to bring Lucy to later that night. Leaving the household with Nyu, it begins to rain; Nyu slips, hits her head, and is knocked unconscious. As Bando waits and everyone else worries about where they might be, Nana takes shelter with an unconscious Nyu while Lucy's consciousness begins to emerge and dreams an old memory of how she was captured and why she does not attack Director Kurama. As the rain begins to let up, Kouta and the others find Nana and Lucy and take them home. There, Nana finally finds the chore she will be doing—feeding the dog.

The enduring feud between the Iga and Kouga ninja clans is interrupted by a truce imposed by the powerful warlord Ieyasu Tokugawa, forcing both sides to abandon hostilities. Over time, Gennosuke Kouga, heir of the Kouga clan, and Oboro Iga, heir of the Iga clan, fall deeply in love, hoping their bond will bring lasting peace. Their hopes are shattered when old hatreds resurface, dragging them back into battle. Ieyasu's two grandsons compete for succession to the shogunate, leading to a deadly contest: each clan must send its ten finest warriors into a battle royale, each fighter pledging loyalty to one of the contenders. Two scrolls are given, each to be marked in blood as a warrior falls. The victorious clan will secure the Tokugawa shogunate's backing for a thousand years. Torn between love and clan loyalty, Gennosuke and Oboro must decide the fate of their families.

In the world of Loveless, individuals are born with cat ears and tails that vanish only after their first sexual encounter, marking these features as symbols of innocence and purity. Combat is conducted exclusively by pairs called "fighting pairs," which consist of a Sacrifice who absorbs damage and a Fighter who delivers the attacks. Twelve-year-old Ritsuka Aoyagi, struggling with amnesia from unknown causes, is coping with the recent death of his brother. On his first day at a new school, he meets Agatsuma Soubi, a stranger who claims to have known Ritsuka's deceased sibling. Ritsuka learns that Agatsuma and his brother were once a fighting pair, and that Agatsuma has now taken Ritsuka under his guidance. Together, they investigate the circumstances surrounding his brother's death and the involvement of a group called the "Seven Moons." As they delve deeper into this mystery, Ritsuka and Agatsuma find themselves developing a closer bond than either of them expected.

The eighth film in the series unfolds in the town of Lohta, where an annual festival honors the legendary "Wave Leader Hero" Aaron. According to a tale passed down through generations, Aaron used the power of the "Tree of the World's Origin" to end a war centuries ago. Satoshi and Pikachu enter a tournament to determine the year's hero; after their victory, they are named the new Wave Leader Hero. A grand dance celebration follows at the castle, but suddenly the mythical Pokémon Mew appears and abducts Pikachu. Soon after, the Wave Leader Pokémon Lucario is freed from a seal that had held him for centuries and meets Satoshi. Together, Satoshi and Lucario must unravel the many mysteries: where Pikachu has been taken, what Mew is after, the hidden truth behind the legend of the Wave Leader, and how it connects to Lucario's own veiled past—all while journeying toward the "Tree of the World's Origin."

In the busy city of Tokyo, Yamato Akitsuki, a teenager from rural Hiroshima, starts his high school life by moving into a dormitory for girls only and helping his aunt and cousin run a nearby bathhouse. On his first day in the city, he is captivated by a girl practicing high jumps at a local school. To his surprise, this skilled athlete, Suzuka Asahina, is both a dormmate and a neighbor. An elite track and field athlete at the same high school, Suzuka is annoyed by Yamato’s clumsy and easygoing attitude, making their shared living difficult. Inspired by Suzuka, Yamato finds a hidden ability for sprinting and joins the track team to earn her respect. Through intense training, interactions with teammates, classmates, and the often drunk college residents of the dorm, Yamato pushes himself, determined to improve and gain Suzuka’s approval.

Upon seeing an advertisement for Omatsuri Island, the exclusive getaway location on the Grand Line, Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates set sail with excitement, lured by the prospect of casinos, spas, beautiful women, and exquisite cuisine. Their anticipation grows as they approach the island, only to be greeted with the challenge of surviving Baron Omatsuri's "Ordeals of Hell" before gaining access to the resort's amenities. As they face these trials, bizarre events begin to stir discord among the crew, causing tensions to rise. The Straw Hat Pirates must unravel the mystery behind Omatsuri Island before their internal conflicts destroy their unity.

This shoujo series follows Momo Adachi, recognized for her sun-kissed complexion and long blonde hair, who used to be on her high school's swim team. Despite her outwardly enviable look, Momo's affections are fixed on Kazuya "Toji" Toujigamori, a baseball player she has admired since junior high. Gossip claims Toji only likes girls with fair skin, prompting Momo to try altering her appearance. Those efforts backfire, fueling classmates' nasty rumors that she is loose and easy. Her friend Sae Kashiwagi seems supportive but is actually behind the gossip, scheming to steal Toji for herself. Matters grow more tangled with Kairi Okayasu, a well-liked schoolboy who openly pursues Momo, determined to win her over. Caught in a maze of romantic triangles, false friendship, and self-doubt about her looks, Momo works to discover her genuine identity while navigating the struggles of love.

In the continuation of Rozen Maiden titled "Träumend," Shinku and the other sentient dolls from the Rozen Maiden collection continue their daily life at Jun Sakurada's home. Jun, who has grown accustomed to his role as Shinku's partner in the dangerous Alice Game, is now overcoming his past anxieties and preparing to return to school. While the dolls enjoy peaceful days at Jun's residence, the emergence of a new enemy, Barasuishou—the seventh Rozen Maiden—signals approaching trouble. Barasuishou remains a mystery to the other dolls, as none of them have encountered her before. Shinku sees this as an indication that the Alice Game is nearing its final stage, meaning the dolls will soon be forced to confront one another. Troubled by the impending battles and haunted by dreams of another doll, Shinku begins to distance herself from the group. To win, she realizes it will come at a great cost—the lives of her sisters.

In their final summer before entering middle school, four friends take on a risky challenge at a nearby cemetery. Haruka Kaminogi steps in to help Yuu Gotou escape his overbearing mother, but she then witnesses a strange vision of blue snow and a mysterious figure with silver hair. Meanwhile, Haruka and her companions encounter another eerie apparition while fleeing from what they believe are ghosts in the graveyard. Unbeknownst to them, these beings are actually Dragon Soldiers from the world of La'cryma, sent to retrieve the Dragon Torque, their only hope for survival. It becomes clear that Haruka herself is the Torque. As she tries to avoid the soldiers, she finds solace in the silver-haired man, who claims to be Yuu's other self.

Van, a lean and detached swordsman, is on a single-minded quest: to avenge his slain fiancée. His only clue is that the killer possesses a mechanical claw for a hand, known only as The Claw Man. While journeying, Van reaches Evergreen, a town under threat from bandits seeking to loot its riches. There he meets Wendy Garret, a frightened girl searching for her kidnapped brother. When the townsfolk beg Van to help defend them, he refuses, stating their troubles are not his affair, and leaves them to fend for themselves. Shortly after, however, Van encounters the bandits and, after they provoke him, chooses to engage them on his own terms. To his surprise, he discovers the bandits are connected to The Claw Man and were involved in abducting Wendy's brother. After swiftly defeating them, Van resumes his pursuit of The Claw Man, with a reluctant Wendy joining him. Unbeknownst to both, The Claw Man is entangled in a far darker scheme than either of them realizes.

In a future where the chain of history has been severed, an endless expanse of colossal ruins stretches out. The oceans and continents are gone, surviving only in the data retrieved from the remnants. Ura is employed in the Archive Excavation Department, tasked with restoring and analyzing the preserved information. One day, he uncovers a troubling visual recording.

Following the resolution of the Jewel Seed crisis, Nanoha Takamachi returns to her daily life, which includes her morning magical practice. She stays in touch with Fate Testarossa and the crew of the Arthra through video messages, eagerly anticipating their next encounter. Her peace is broken when Raising Heart warns her of an imminent danger while she is studying. The attacker is Vita, a Belka Knight, who showcases her power by using an intelligent device equipped with a unique cartridge system, quickly overpowering Nanoha. Just as Nanoha is about to be defeated, the Space-Time Administration Bureau intervenes. Vita and her comrades, Shamal, Signum, and Zafila, are assigned to extract magical energy from mages in order to complete the Book of Darkness, one of the Lost Logia. What dark goals do these knights have for the Book of Darkness?

In response to reports of monsters attacking the Mount Nibel reactor, the Shinra Electric Power Company deploys its elite SOLDIER unit to investigate. Leading the mission is war hero Sephiroth, along with his comrade, First Class SOLDIER Zack Fair, and a contingent of Shinra guards. Upon arriving in Nibelheim, the village supplied by the reactor, Sephiroth discovers the origin of the monsters and reveals the truth behind Shinra's controversial Jenova Project. Later, Zack is found fleeing through the forest, no longer the heroic figure he aspired to be. He is pursued by the Turks, a notorious division of Shinra's General Affairs Department, who aim to keep the secrets within Zack and Sephiroth concealed.

Emma has devoted her years to servitude as a maid, finding contentment in her role under the careful guidance of the retired governess, Kelly Stownar. Although she is attractive, diligent, and warm-hearted, she has resigned herself to her place in society, despite the unreturned admiration of many working-class men in London. Her pursuit of love takes an unforeseen turn when William—the heir to the newly prosperous Jones family—returns to Mrs. Stownar's estate. Having once been under her care himself, William is immediately enchanted by Emma. His sincere devotion and persistent courtship slowly win her heart. Yet, as their relationship deepens, they face formidable barriers due to the strict class divisions of 19th-century England. With social boundaries as rigid as international frontiers, Emma and William must decide whether their love can withstand the fierce disapproval of high society.

Long ago, Kanna—a princess and the final survivor of a winged race—was locked away in a castle because the rest of the world feared her. When she met a soldier named Ryuuya, she fell in love with him and told him of her dreams to see the outside world and find her mother. Ryuuya did everything he could to make those dreams come true, but his efforts proved futile: Kanna was sealed in the sky by magic and cursed to endure pain for all eternity. Centuries later, Yukito, a descendant of Ryuuya, arrives in a quiet town one week before its annual festival, hoping to earn some money. Yet when he encounters an unusual girl named Misuzu, he remembers what his mother once told him—if he finds the winged girl's re-incarnation during his journey, he must use his power to set her free. Soon, the fates of Yukito and Misuzu become intertwined, and the two grow close and develop feelings for each other. But once Yukito realizes how Misuzu is connected to the past, he must decide whether to leave her behind or try to break the curse that has caused Kanna centuries of suffering.

Escaping the grim fate that awaits her in her home country, a young girl takes on the name and persona of the man who sacrificed himself to aid her escape. She finds refuge in a forest cabin alongside her talking motorcycle companion and receives tutelage from an aged firearms expert in the arts of shooting and survival. Although she feels at peace, she struggles with guilt over her benefactor's sacrifice and doubts using his name, understanding that she is erasing her true self by living under someone else's identity. The narrative explores her quest to embrace her newly formed identity.

Set in the Kingdom of Windbloom, Arika Yumemiya enrolls at Garderobe Academy to train as an Otome—a pure-hearted maiden equipped with a HiME (Highly-advanced Materializing Equipment) that grants immense powers. Arika also seeks to find her mother, a former Meister Otome who once protected and fought for the nation. At the academy, Arika forms close bonds with Nina Wáng, a skilled Otome student, and Princess Mashiro Blan de Windbloom. With their support, Arika quickly adapts to academy life, dedicating herself to intense training, building friendships, and refining her Otome abilities. Yet Arika discovers that the path to becoming an Otome is fraught with dangers and political schemes. As she confronts various personal challenges, she comes to understand that achieving her goals will demand great sacrifices.

Sakurano Tazusa, who claims to have $10 billion worth of beauty, is a contender to be chosen as the Japanese representative for the Winter Olympics figure skating competition. However, the media and the public question her abilities, as she constantly falls at crucial moments during her performances. During one particular fall, a Canadian teen named Pete Pumps dies in an accident while performing an air stunt. Before being allowed to pass into the afterlife, Pete supposedly possesses Tazusa for a hundred days, living on inside her body. Despite her anger and resentment at having her body and privacy invaded by this Canadian ghost, Tazusa focuses on improving herself, hoping to be selected for the Olympics.

Hashiba Sora lost all his memories after falling from a fourth-story window. When Fujimori Sunao becomes his new roommate at school, Fujimori tells Hashiba that he is called Ran. Both Fujimori and Hashiba developed split personalities during their youth, and their alternate selves—Yoru and Ran—are deeply in love with each other. Although Fujimori and Hashiba are disturbed by what their other selves do together at night, they gradually begin to develop feelings for each other as well. Through this relationship, Hashiba Sora uncovers many shocking details about their childhood.

In "Sugar Sugar Rune," childhood friends Chocolat Meilleure and Vanilla Mieux, both witches, are rivals in a contest to become the next queen of the Magic World. As part of this competition, they must attend a school in the human world where they work to build friendships and earn love from their classmates. However, there is a dangerous rule: any witch who falls in love with a human faces execution. Their journey involves magical transformations, intrigue, envy, and romance, as Chocolat and Vanilla team up with their knights to defend their kingdom from the threatening Ogres, all while striving to prove themselves as the rightful successor to the throne.

On their ongoing quest to collect the feathers that hold the scattered memories of Sakura, Syaoran, Kurogane, Fai, and Sakura travel across dimensions with Mokona. Their journey brings them to the "Land of the Birdcage," a tranquil nation where humans coexist with birds, each person bonded with a feathered companion. When a boy named Koruri mistakes Syaoran and Sakura for "bodyguards" and attacks them, they discover that the king of this land wields a mysterious ability. Princess Tomoyo, Koruri, and other oppressed residents, who have had their birds forcibly taken away, are hiding in the forest. Determined to reclaim Sakura's feather, Syaoran and his companions rise up to confront the king's sinister schemes.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Premium Collection is a compilation of four short OVAs, each with a brief runtime, bundled together on a single DVD. These four episodes have little to no ongoing storyline.

Two young women, one shared dream, and the entire world as their stage. At age thirteen, Maya Kitajima appears fated to spend her life working in a crowded restaurant alongside her resentful and unstable mother. However, when the legendary diva Chigusa Tsukikage discovers Maya's extraordinary acting ability, a new path opens before her—one filled with brilliant opportunities and dangerous risks. Ayumi Himekawa has always known success, yet she yearns to be acknowledged for her own talents and hard work, not the connections of her famous parents. For both, the ultimate goal is the role of the Crimson Goddess in the same-named play, a part originally created by Chigusa. To reach this goal, Maya and Ayumi must seek out and overcome every acting challenge, pushing their talent and endurance to the absolute limit until they become worthy of the role... But for one to triumph, the other must fail.

This two-episode OAV picks up right after the original series concluded. The characters attempt to resolve their lingering conflicts. Aya confronts her sister Maya over their connection to Nagi, while Nagi receives a challenge from Mitsuomi to engage in a fight to the death. Meanwhile, Bob undergoes rigorous training to prepare for the tournament.

Lamune focuses on Kenji and his childhood friend Nanami. While everyone around them seems aware of the special bond they share, neither is inclined to take their relationship beyond close friendship. The narrative unfolds through flashbacks that reveal why they became such intimate companions, and every action they take only serves to bring them closer rather than drive them apart. A note indicates that later broadcasts included short extra scenes originally released in the DVD versions.

Kanna refuses to abandon her companions and be relocated to a different shrine, so she escapes one evening accompanied by her faithful protector Ryuuya and her dear friend Uraha. Chased by individuals intent on halting their departure, the trio sets out on a quest to find Kanna's mother, who has been missing for a long time. As they deal with the difficulties of their flight, the group moves outside the palace's boundaries, stepping into the wider world for a brief respite before the challenges that lie ahead.

The story revolves around a love triangle involving the male protagonist Makoto and the two heroines, Kotonoha and Sekai. Makoto develops feelings for Kotonoha, a girl in the same school year but a different class. Though they both take the same train to school, she remains unaware of his existence. His classmate Sekai manages to bring the two together, despite harboring strong feelings for Makoto herself.

Kino wakes up in Tower Country and is immediately comforted by the sight of a massive structure at its center, a tower that rises endlessly into the sky. This engineering marvel fills her with awe and wonder. With Hermes, her talking motorcycle, by her side, Kino and her companion decide to get a closer look at this mysterious building. Even though the tower already reaches impressively toward the heavens, the local people continue building it without pause. Curious about what the tower is for and where it came from, Kino and Hermes ask the townsfolk for answers, but no one gives them a clear explanation. As they spend time watching both the tower and the people around it, they try to figure out the reason behind this massive project. Every country has its secrets, and Kino believes it is worth understanding even the strangest of customs.

In the past, Hatsune-Jima was famous for its cherry blossoms that bloomed all year long. But two years ago, those special trees lost their unique power, and now they only flower in spring, just like ordinary cherry trees. Jun'ichi Asakura, a senior at Kazami Academy, spends his final year of high school surrounded by both longtime friends and new acquaintances. One stormy summer evening, a mysterious young girl named Aisia shows up at Jun'ichi's front door, looking for Sakura's grandmother to study magic so she can bring happiness to everyone. When she finds out the grandmother, Yoshino, has died, Aisia mistakenly believes—thanks to Jun'ichi's unclear explanation—that he can teach her magic instead. Even after she learns that Jun'ichi's only magical talent is making Japanese sweets, Aisia keeps searching for real magic on Hatsune-Jima. In the midst of the chaos caused by her quest, Kazami Academy also welcomes new medical staff.

At the Futaba Detective Agency, Rentarou has been running things since his father died three weeks ago. He's helped out by Sara and Souju, his identical twin assistants who live with him. Things get complicated when they end up in a conflict with the local Yakuza.

This special edition contains two extra stories. The first, called Chapter L (also known as Chapter 25), focuses on senpai Lohmeyer/Romaiya. The second tale, titled Chapter F (or Chapter 26), shows Miwako using various ways to tease Yamazaki.

Seto Ichitaka harbors feelings for his classmate Yoshizuki Iori, whose popularity has grown to the point where she has her own school fan club. For Ichitaka, who has been too timid to even speak to Iori-chan since the moment he laid eyes on her, it would take something miraculous for them to be together. That miracle has come about, and now he and Iori are collaborating on the Freshmen Welcoming Party. Things appear to be turning around for Seto, until a special childhood friend arrives for a visit.

In "Canvas 2: Rainbow Colored Sketch," Kamikura Hiroki is an aspiring art teacher studying at Nadesico Academy, a combined high school and college program. He also serves as an advisor for the high school art club, where his cousin, Housen Elis, is a member. Both Hiroki and Elis share a passion for painting, though Hiroki has stopped creating art himself, hinting at a traumatic event from their past. The story takes a turn when the high school welcomes a new physical education teacher, Kikyo Kiri. On her first day, she unexpectedly encounters Hiroki, who was once the recipient of her confession, which he had rejected.

Naoyuki Asaba, an ordinary high school student and member of his school's press club, spends the summer camping near a nearby military base. His goal is to catch a glimpse of the UFOs rumored to be stored there, based on local folklore. When he returns to school, he meets an unusual girl named Kana Iriya and gradually comes to realize that she has a mysterious nature. He also begins to uncover a hidden truth that lies beneath the surface of the world he thought he knew.

During a fierce storm, a goat named Mei takes refuge in an abandoned barn. Shortly after, a wolf known as Gabu also seeks shelter there. In the complete darkness, Mei and Gabu begin talking and quickly develop a strong friendship, talking for hours and promising to see each other again. The next day, when daylight exposes their true natures, Mei and Gabu face the harsh truth: they are natural enemies, one a prey animal and the other a predator. Still, they decide to uphold their bond and keep meeting secretly. As their connection deepens, their families eventually discover their hidden meetings, forcing Mei and Gabu to decide whether their friendship is worth the danger it brings.

In the 74th year of the Cosmic Era, the ongoing conflict between Earth's Naturals and the space-dwelling Coordinators nears its end. After a devastating defeat, Kira Yamato takes command of the Strike Freedom Gundam and sets out on a crucial mission with the Archangel's crew to destroy the Requiem—a weapon capable of annihilating most life in the universe. Kira is joined by his close friend and rival Athrun Zala, who must fend off the fury of his former subordinate Shinn Asuka, a skilled pilot of the powerful Destiny Gundam. Shinn sees Athrun as a traitor obstructing the path to a peaceful cosmic future. Amid intense mobile suit battles deciding the galaxy's fate, the war between humans struggling to understand one another approaches its conclusion.

In "TenjhoTenge: The Past Chapter," Mitsuomi Takayanagi and Maya Natsume strive to attain the ultimate level of power. As they pursue this goal, they uncover hidden conspiracies pointing to Maya's brother, Shin, as the possible orchestrator. Mitsuomi firmly believes that only he has the ability to stop Shin. This film retells the earlier events of TenjhoTenge.

After graduating from middle school, Konomi Yuzuhara enrolls at the same high school as her childhood friend Takaaki Kono. When the new school year starts, they encounter another childhood friend, Tamaki Kosaka, along with many fresh faces. Without realizing it, the group's meetings with one another will soon spark a series of memorable adventures.

By 2048, audiences are captivated by the high-speed combat race known as the Immortal Grand Prix, or IGPX for short—a competition surpassing all conventional motor sports in intensity and thrill. Its popularity has led to the construction of a dedicated city, built entirely around the racing industry, with events held on a massive circuit. In the IGPX, two teams of three IG machines—advanced humanoid mechs piloted by humans—compete at speeds exceeding 400 km/h. They complete three laps of a 60 km course while blocking and intercepting opponents, all aiming for first place. Victory depends entirely on superior machine performance, exceptional piloting skills, and flawless teamwork.

Aizawa Ayumu is a young boy sent to the small town of Tana to temporarily live with his father. Although reluctant to go, Ayumu agrees after his mother promises him a mountain bike. He previously resided in Tana, but his childhood memories of the place are now shrouded in mystery, suggesting some unknown event occurred back then. The story introduces Miku, a girl who knows more than she reveals, alongside strange glowing lights, reflections of UFO-like objects in the eyes of cats and dogs, a nosy female announcer, a forest with a mysterious past, and a peculiar boy named Wakkun who wears the same clothes Ayumu had as a child. Together, these elements form the world of Zettai Shounen, where mysteries remain unsolved amidst a slow, normal, everyday life.

A young Taiwanese assassin known by the codename "Glass Heart" takes her own life by leaping from a building, impaling her heart on a metal fence. She is miraculously saved through a heart transplant. During her recovery, she begins experiencing strange dreams that compel her to travel to Japan in search of the heart's donor, who turns out to be Kaori Makimura, the former partner of City Hunter Ryo Saeba. The author stated in the first tankoubon volume that Angel Heart shares the same characters as City Hunter but is not a continuation. The events take place in a parallel universe, so it has no connection to City Hunter.

The 73rd class of cadets at the Defense University of the small planet Kibi embarks on a shakedown cruise aboard the fleet's new starship "Amaterasu" as a fitting final exercise before graduation. While returning to their home planet, they are stunned to receive news that the aggressive Kingdom has declared war on Kibi. After their planetary government surrenders without putting up a fight, the cadets decide to wage their own war from the "Amaterasu." To secure funding, they strike a deal with a galactic news network—and suddenly find themselves the "stars" of their own "reality show." Unfortunately, this is the kind of reality show that can get you killed.

In Ginga Densetsu Weed, a young dog named Weed finds out by chance that he is the son of Gin, the renowned leader of the Ohu pack who became famous for defeating the mighty bear Akakabuto. Determined to meet his father, Weed sets out on a journey that brings him both friends and enemies.

Yumi Ikoma and Ryou Masaoka are children who have been chosen to take part in a highly classified mission, becoming the pilots of the first Fafner combat units—the last hope for humanity's survival. The enemy is ruthless and remorseless, with the ability to read human minds. Because of this, the details of the operation are kept secret even from the personnel involved. The young pilots must summon all their courage and faith to endure and accomplish their mission, or the fate of all mankind will be endangered.

Layla is set to perform the role of Phoenix on Broadway. In preparation for this crucial part, she embarks on a solo bicycle journey without telling anyone, hoping to discover what she feels is lacking within herself.

This film series is a digitally enhanced adaptation of the Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam TV series, with additional new scenes included. It was produced to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Gundam franchise.

Yagi Takeru has been residing in the Touma family household since losing his parents. He was raised by Touma Rokunosuke, the master of the house. His daily life is filled with companions such as Yamato Takeshi, his best friend and rival from the kendo club, the Shiratori sisters Kotono and Asuka, and his childhood friend Oosu Seri. Everything is peaceful until one day an earthquake hits the school and changes everything. Takeru wakes up to find the school looks like it has been deserted for centuries and has crumbled into ruins. He also realizes that all the teachers and students have vanished. He meets up with Seri and Asuka, and they escape from the ruins, only to discover that the town where they used to live is completely vacant. Then, figures draped in cloaks appear before him. They are informed that they have been brought to another world.

A 25-minute cut of the film, referred to as Advent Children Special Edition, was screened at the 62nd Venice Film Festival in 2005. This version was later included as an extra on the two-disc special edition DVD.

Taking place in the well-known fictional city of Southtown, which franchise fans recognize as a regular stage for combat in the KOF series, this four-chapter story brings together multiple past protagonists from the saga. Their overlapping storylines form a wide-ranging and engaging tale that also ties into the narrative of KOF Maximum Impact 2.

Second out of three compilation movies for the Zeta Gundam series.

In the early 21st century, a mysterious virus that saps people's vitality brings humanity to the brink of extinction. The only cure is vampire blood, but this fact was kept hidden by the vampire community for a long time, creating a deep divide between humans and vampires and plunging the world into turmoil. Duo, a vampire who exposed this remedy to rescue humanity, is now regarded as a betrayer by his own species. The powerful vampire Zieg is assigned to track down Duo. Yet Zieg's allegiance is put to the test when his personal bond with Duo makes him doubt whether to complete his assignment or reconsider where his loyalties lie.

In the distant reaches of Tokyo, an artificial island remains secluded from the usual commotion. Soon, this island of cold concrete will burst into a fiery celebration of manga. Individuals will converge to create, seek, and zealously embrace manga! This jubilant event honors those who have dedicated their youthful years to doujinshi. Welcome to Comic Party! Kazuki and Mizuki, college students deeply involved in the otaku lifestyle, are part of this gathering. Kazuki has grown more assured in his skills as a doujinshi artist, but will the numerous girls around him serve as a distraction or a catalyst for his success? Additionally, what are Taishi's ambitions for global dominance?