Best Fantasy 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 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.

In a world where humans, gods, and demons coexist after portals between realms opened, Tsuchimi Rin is an ordinary high school student at Verbena Academy living a calm life with his childhood friend Kaede. Everything changes when the King of Gods, the King of Demons, and their families move in next door to Rin. It comes to light that Sia, the gods' daughter, and Nerine, the demons' daughter, both carry strong feelings for Rin rooted in a past meeting. Between his easygoing interactions with upperclassman Asa and his bond with the shy yet endearing Primula, Rin finds himself caught up in handling the affections of these girls. Based on the eroge by Navel.

In the Land of Wind, the ninjas of Sunagakure face a sudden attack from mysterious armored warriors. Soon after, these same warriors, led by the powerful knight Temujin, assault Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, and Shikamaru Nara, who were on a mission to retrieve a lost ferret. Naruto fights Temujin in a fierce battle, causing both of them to fall off a cliff. Worried by Naruto's sudden disappearance, Sakura and Shikamaru are further shocked by the appearance of a massive, moving structure that destroys everything in its path. Sakura sets out to find Naruto, while Shikamaru ventures into the imposing fortress to uncover the truth behind the dangerous situation. As the battle grows, ninjas from Konohagakure join forces with their Sunagakure allies to fight their common enemy. Yet, in the midst of the chaos, a conflict arises over different visions of an ideal world.

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.

Two years have passed since Sephiroth fell and Midgar was nearly destroyed. The survivors have rebuilt their lives in the newly constructed city of Edge. Cloud Strife and Tifa Lockhart operate a courier service while caring for Marlene, Barret’s adopted daughter, and an orphan named Denzel, all working toward a brighter future. But a mysterious illness called Geostigma begins to plague Cloud, Denzel, and other children in the city. Meanwhile, a group of powerful men start kidnapping children afflicted with Geostigma. Cloud sets out to rescue them, unaware that these kidnappers are connected to his old enemy Sephiroth. This forces Cloud to confront his past and battle his inner demons. With help from the friends who once saved the world, Cloud must unite with them again to overcome these new threats and protect the children of Edge.

After the devastating Armageddon war, humanity faces a new threat from vampires. The strained relations between humans (called Terrans) and vampires (known as Methuselah) split the world into opposing factions. The Methuselah align with the New Human Empire, while the Terrans establish the Vatican Papal State. Extremist groups like the Rosenkreuz Order seek to reignite conflict, despite ongoing peace efforts. To counter terrorist activities, the Vatican creates the AX unit. Under Cardinal Caterina Sforza's leadership, AX agents handle vampire-related crises, striving for a future where Terrans and Methuselah can coexist peacefully. One such agent is Priest Abel Nightroad—a seemingly absent-minded but kind man who becomes a fierce vampire hunter in battle. His partner is Sister Esther Blanchett, a courageous and gentle nun weighed down by a tragic past. As Abel and Esther grow closer, they begin to uncover clues about hidden malevolent schemes and mysterious forces at work. Their journey, however, is filled with setbacks that may force them to confront the painful memories that haunt them.

The story follows Negi Springfield, a ten-year-old mage who is about to take his final test to earn the title of Master Wizard. His strange final assignment involves teaching English at an all-girls boarding school. Shortly after arriving, he accidentally humiliates a student named Asuna Kagurazaka and takes the place of the teacher she adored, which makes her hold a grudge against him. The situation worsens when Asuna discovers Negi's magical abilities and forces him to aid her. In spite of their rocky start, they are forced to cooperate through numerous ordeals, like battling malevolent wizards and steering their class toward academic achievement—all while mixing comedy, spellcasting, and developing feelings.

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."

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.

Following a routine raid, novice sky pirate Coud discovers an extraordinary find among his crew's loot: Ren, an Edel Reid—a revered race known for granting unique combat abilities to their human partners through a process called "Reacting." Coud soon realizes Ren is even more valuable than he initially thought. Shortly after, three agents from the Edel Reid Complete Protection Agency, Arc Aire, board the ship with an offer to buy Ren. When Coud refuses, a sudden and mysterious attack strikes the vessel, prompting his captain to order him to protect Ren.

Yukinari has always been short for his age and has suffered from bullying and mistreatment by girls throughout his life. By the time he reaches high school, this has led to an unusual condition: any contact with girls—or even their proximity—causes him to break out in hives. So it comes as a great shock when he is suddenly whisked away to the city of Seiren, located on a mystical world that orbits Earth invisibly. This world is inhabited mostly by women, with very few men. Luckily, he meets a new friend, Miharu-chan, whose touch inexplicably does not trigger his reaction.

In ancient times, a race known as the Shadow Angels invaded Earth with the intent of draining its inhabitants' life force. By a miraculous turn of events, the Shadow Angels entered a dormant state, granting humanity 12,000 years of respite. But following the cataclysmic event known as the Holy Genesis, which wreaked havoc on the planet eleven years prior, these beings reawakened and resumed their attacks. DEAVA, a newly formed organization, created a powerful robotic weapon called Aquarion to defend against this threat. To harness Aquarion’s full power, three pilots must synchronize their hearts, minds, and spirits, a task only a select few can accomplish. The hunt for these individuals, referred to as 'Element Users', became crucial for securing humanity’s future. The narrative of Sousei no Aquarion centers around Apollo, a wild and impoverished young man who is thought to be the reincarnation of a legendary hero. After losing his closest friend to the Shadow Angels, Apollo resolves to become an Aquarion pilot. Will he be able to alter the course of the conflict and liberate humanity from the Shadow Angels’ looming danger?

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.

The human realm and the world of demons (yōkai) exist layered over one another, with humans going about their everyday lives while supernatural beings walk the very same streets, concealed from mortal sight. For ages, a woman named Yurine, who appears perpetually young, and her servant known as the Karas—derived from the Japanese word for "crow"—have maintained order and balance between the two overlapping worlds, ensuring that demons never intrude upon human existence. Yet humanity has grown complacent, mocking the very idea of demons and forgetting the safety they once took for granted. Repulsed by such arrogance, a former Karas turns his back on the laws he once swore to uphold. Taking the human form of Eko, he assembles a legion of mechanized demons called Mikura and prepares to unleash an assault upon the human race. Meanwhile, a young man named Otoha is chosen to inherit the powers of the Karas, taking his place beside Yurine, who insists that his soul reached out to her while he still lived as an ordinary human. Together they dwell within the demon world, and it falls to Otoha to prove himself worthy of the Karas title and restore the balance that Eko threatens to shatter. At the same time, a superstitious police officer named Sagisaka and his pragmatic new recruit, Kure, pursue the trail of murders committed by Eko's Mikura, as well as the path of a rogue Mikura known as Nue. From there, the prophecy begins to unfold, leading toward a grim revelation that will touch everyone in the city.

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.

Night after night, young Toramizu Ginta dreams of a magical world he longs to visit. Only his friend Koyuki believes in his visions, yet Ginta keeps his cheerful spirit even as others mock him for such fantasies. One day, his wish is finally granted when a huge doorway appears before him and carries him away to the realm of MAR Heaven, a land where the weapons called ARMS are used. At first, Ginta is overjoyed simply to explore this enchanted world, but he soon uncovers the brutal conflicts that once scarred MAR Heaven — and to know that another war may soon be looming.

In Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Inferno, Seiya and the surviving Bronze and Gold Saints who made it through the Sanctuary battles descend into the underworld. Their goal is to face and vanquish Hades.

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.

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.

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 contrast to the other specials, this story is set in an alternate reality version of 19th-century Japan known as "The Grand Jipangu," an alternate version of the Grand Line, rather than being simple hour-long filler episodes. The narrative splits into two halves: the first half follows Buggy the Clown causing trouble in the town where Detective Luffy is stationed, while the second half introduces a mysterious girl named Vivi. Several minor characters from the main series make cameo appearances. Surprisingly, the "Oyabun" (Boss) specials did not end there; five more specials were produced after the first one, mostly airing as Christmas and New Year's specials, as well as occasional filler episodes.

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.

While competing in a mountain biking race, Shou Yamato and his companions Kakeru and Makoto are suddenly transported to an alternate dimension called X-Zone. Here, disputes are settled via Idaten battles—specialized MTB competitions featuring unique courses, specific rules, and secret powers hidden within the bikes. To get back home, the three must win these races and gather MTB emblems from each opponent they defeat. Though initially bewildered and afraid, Shou quickly grows eager to face other mountain biking enthusiasts, forge new friendships and rivalries, and uncover the secrets of X-Zone, which could greatly influence his destiny. Facing dangerous obstacles and a hidden plot, Shou and his friends fight to find their way home.

The Digital World, a dimension born from the global network, is home to digital lifeforms known as Digital Monsters, watched over by the supercomputer Yggdrasil. Recently, Yggdrasil has set in motion the X Program, a drastic plan to eliminate all existing Digimon and create a new Digital World reserved for a select few. This initiative endangers the entire Digital World's existence. The X-Digimon, a new breed of Digital Monster, finds itself hunted by the Royal Knights, the Digital World's elite guardians. Following the commands of their master Yggdrasil, the Royal Knights execute Project Ark—a scheme to regenerate the Digital World and birth new Digimon, at the cost of all current digital life. Though pursued relentlessly, the X-Digimon strives to uncover the secret of its own creation and fight for the survival of all Digimon, ultimately sparking a profound transformation in the Digital World.

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.

My Melody makes an unexpected arrival on Earth, much to the shock of her rival Kuromi. Along with Yumeno Uta, a junior high school student, they join forces to safeguard people's dreams using the power of magic.

Born on Christmas Eve to parents who show him little concern, the perpetually unlucky boy Santa meets Mai, a girl still in training to become a Santa. Appearing before him on Christmas Eve, Mai promises to make him happy for one night, determined to give him the most wonderful Christmas he has ever known. As she works to bring joy into his life, the two find themselves falling in love with each other.

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.

Cluster Edge Academy is far from an ordinary school—it is the premier institution where the children of the elite gather to be groomed for their future roles in a world where artificial soldiers and religious factions play key roles in the struggle for total dominance. This might explain why new transfer student Agate Fluorite seems so out of place. It is not only that Agate's lively demeanor contrasts sharply with the somber, brooding atmosphere of the student body; there is something about him that draws attention, even from jaded honors students like Beryl Jasper. From the moment he arrives, Agate becomes entangled in a series of mysteries that even he does not fully comprehend. For Agate is not just another student—he is part of something so monumental and perilous that the very world that created Cluster Edge may not survive its unfolding.

Pikachu and Meowth embark on a quest to locate the hard-to-find Pokémon Mew. Their travels carry them over wide seas, through the air, and far into thick woodlands. Can they succeed in discovering where Mew is hiding?

In this era known as the dark century, humanity suffers under the tyranny of Vandel—devils with the power to command monsters. Those who stand against them are the Vandel Busters, devil hunters, and among their ranks, the Zenon Squad stands as the most formidable buster team across the entire continent. A young boy named Beet holds a burning dream: to one day join the legendary Zenon Squad. But tragedy strikes when, due to Beet's own actions, the squad falls to the devil Beltose. On the brink of death, the five warriors pour their remaining life force into their five weapons, the Saiga, and bequeath them to Beet before breathing their last. Years later, Beet has grown into a young Vandel Buster himself, and now he sets forth on his journey, carrying the fallen squad's will in his heart, determined to bring an end to the dark century once and for all.

In a Japan where centuries of conflict between humans and youkai have finally subsided, these supernatural creatures are now an ordinary part of daily life. To promote coexistence, human children study alongside humanoid paranormal entities. Shingo Ohashi develops romantic feelings for Hatoko "Petoko" Fujimura, a girl of mixed human and youkai ancestry. Petoko has three distinctive abilities: an irresistibly captivating demeanor similar to a low-level succubus, a tendency to cling to anyone who makes direct skin contact until that person falls asleep, and the power to vanish at a molecular level—a skill she can usually control.

While having a picnic, Pikachu and their companions accidentally happen upon a Ghost Festival. Inside, they come across a variety of spooky-themed Pokémon, such as Ghost types like Koffing, Lickitung, Ditto, and Cubone. Meowth also accidentally finds the festival and is completely terrified. Pikachu develops a connection with these spectral Pokémon and works together with them to scare Meowth out of the event.

In an alternate version of the Meiji era, Sakamoto Ryunosuke returns to Kyoto from Shanghai alongside his youkai companion, Nekomaru. A new law requires youkai to obtain a license in order to live peacefully alongside humans. The Kidou Shinsengumi Co. Ltd. is tasked with capturing unlicensed youkai, but they encounter opposition from the Tsubamegumi, a group that opposes the new regulations. As the story unfolds, it is revealed that Ryunosuke is the son of the company's owner.

Amano Sakogami is a young woman cursed with an extraordinary amount of misfortune. By chance, she discovers the clubroom of the Better Fortune Research Organization, home to a single boy and seven other girls who secretly harness the power of luck deities to battle the Magatsugami, monsters that can influence a person's fortune and well-being. Amano soon takes on the role of club manager and joins their fight against the Magatsugami and their controller, Kukitomoe.

This sequel to Battle B-Daman follows Yamato, the hero from the previous series, and his group as they set out to acquire the Marble "Strike Shot," which earns them a spot in the B-Daman World Championship known as "WINNERS." Their final goal is the stadium where this fierce competition unfolds. Who will endure an unthinkable series of trials and make it to the stadium? And then, who will rise to the top of the championship by conquering every rival at WINNERS?

Yuto Takamine and his sister-in-law Kaori are abruptly whisked away to the world of Phantasmagoria while visiting their parents' graves. Once there, they encounter the King and a woman named Restina, who seize Kaori as a hostage. To secure her freedom, Yuto is compelled to battle their foes. The King presents Yuto with a blade called Motomeh, intended to safeguard the kingdom from malicious spirits. Yuto sets out on a mission to rescue Kaori, with her liberation resting on his ability to prevail.

Based on the children's story by Hans Christian Andersen. Gerda and Kai have been neighbors and best friends since childhood. Gerda is eleven, and Kai is twelve. They were happy children who worked and played as they should. All that changed when the Snow Queen's mirror broke. The shards spread all through the world, each containing evil. If a shard went inside your eye, it would turn your heart to ice. A shard went into Kai's eye. After that, he grew cold to those he loved. One night, the Snow Queen came in her carriage and took Kai back to her ice castle at the farthest north point of the world. Everyone in Kai and Gerda's village did not know where he went and believed he died from drowning in the frozen-over lake. Gerda does not believe this, for she dreamed of seeing Kai enter the carriage. When a drunk man admits that he also saw this, Gerda starts realizing that maybe what she saw was not a dream. She packs her things and goes on a journey to save Kai and bring him back home.

Because his friends launched a rocket into a US Army base, Suzuki finds himself wanted by both the US military and the police. As he flees, the sea surface suddenly rises, and a brilliant light appears, revealing a strange-looking battleship flying through the air. He is thrown into the water, and when he climbs onto the vessel, he encounters a beautiful girl standing there. She introduces herself as Lyx, a princess from another world, and adds, "My father is Japanese, Shinjiro Sakomizu. Please help me, Suzuki." Based on the novel series by Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino.

In "Patalliro Saiyuuki!", Genjou Sanzou, a Buddhist monk, is dispatched by the Emperor to retrieve sacred scriptures. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he encounters an Earth Deity, who reveals that Buddha has assigned him a follower—the Monkey Deity Son Goku. Goku, infamous for wreaking havoc in Heaven, had been imprisoned inside a mountain for five hundred years. Sanzou's group grows with the inclusion of Cho Hakkai, a loud and drunken character, and Sagojyou, a former celestial general. They are also joined by Ryuuba, a Dragon Crown Prince disguised as a horse. This eccentric team embarks on various adventures, ranging from battling monsters to participating in bishounen contests.

A spacecraft carrying mysterious lifeforms crashes onto a dying planet, restoring it with an energy that revives the land. Popo lives peacefully in a forest with his mother, surrounded by insects like praying mantises, ladybugs, and beetles. His dream is to become strong enough to find his father, the former Guardian of the Forest, who left long ago to conduct research and never returned. One day, while exploring, Popo encounters a dark mist spreading through the woods. The malevolent entity Passer appears, accusing Popo's father of being an enemy and the cause of the forest's troubles. Alarmed, Popo rushes home and discovers his mother has been transformed into a plant-human hybrid. Convinced that only his father can reverse the change and save the forest, Popo sets out on a journey to find him. Along the way, Popo confronts many obstacles placed by the villain Adder and his minions, who use giant beetles to block his path. He receives help from Mushiking, the Beetle King, who employs immense strength and an aggressive fighting style to defend Popo in crucial battles. As Popo embraces his destiny as the next Guardian of the Forest under Mushiking's guidance, his heroic quest to reunite with his father and rescue his home unfolds.

Sequel to the madcap Guardian Hearts OVA series, continuing with Kazuya's misadventures.

Long ago, a war erupted in Heaven, resulting in Judas and Luca—two of the six specially chosen, talented, and powerful Saint Beasts—being cast out and imprisoned in Hell for instigating the rebellion. However, before that conflict, Heaven was a tranquil realm where angels lived happily. During this earlier period, Judas, Luca, Goh, Shin, Rey, and Gai were adolescent angels in Heaven. On the day of Benediction, the supreme god Zeus transformed them into adults. Each of the six possessed unique abilities and had to adjust to their new adult bodies. These changes led to opportunities for them to meet one another, and new friendships began to form.

The plot of Open Your Mind follows the extraterrestrial origin of life, coming from outer space as six deities (Intermission act), evolving into water (Sho-ho) then emerging to the air (Hyakkin) and to the ground (Ku-nu). Each one of these creatures rules one of the six elements of the godai philosophy, i.e. Earth, Water, Fire, Wind (referred to as kaze in the Hyakkin chant), Sky and Consciousness (referred to as "Awakening" in the movie's title).

On the day her family moved into the new house, five-year-old Ami-chan made friends with three talking animals that appeared through a door in her bedroom floor. She discovered the door opened onto Animal Yokocho, an alternate world. The three were Issa, a sweet-natured panda with a quiet, innocent way of speaking; Kenta, a tense bear who loved red scarves and rarely dropped his tough-guy posturing; and Iyo, a rabbit who generally placed her own comfort and enjoyment above the happiness—or safety—of the others. Though just a five-year-old, Ami-chan was easily the most levelheaded of the bunch; after an initial bit of wariness, she accepted them and began passing her free time with the trio. A typical day had Ami-chan and the others doing all sorts of things to kill time, often playing a harmless-looking game—but in the AniYoko manner. Regrettably for Ami-chan, the AniYoko take on things usually proved wildly different, much less sensible, and more often than not a good deal more dangerous than the ordinary version. Five-year-old Ami-chan, a kindergarten girl, has a secret that cannot be told to anyone: she spends her days with mysterious animals who come to her house. Those animals include a rabbit named Iyo, a bear named Kenta, and a panda named Issa. They actually belong to Anima Yokocho, the place reached through the hidden door in Ami-chan's room. And of course, various other mysterious residents of Animal Yokocho will show up in time as well.

Short clips about what happens after the TV series.

This OVA presents two supplementary stories from the main series: Kokoro no Yukue (Ten) ~ Destination of the Heart The narrative centers on the four Celestial Hachiyou: Yorihisa, Takamichi, Eisen, and Inori. A chain of minor incidents sows mutual suspicion among them, with each suspecting the others of committing small "offenses." Akane is summoned to restore harmony. Omoi no Arika (Chi) ~ Where the Heart Belongs This story focuses on the four Terrestrial Hachiyou: Tenma, Shimon, Tomomasa, and Yasuaki. Determined to confront Yasuaki, Kotengu encounters opposition from the other three, as well as from Akane, who together seek Fuji-hime's help to avert the clash.

Mix Master is a Korea-Japan co-produced anime series, also referred to as Mix Master: King of Cards. It is a joint production between Nippon Animation of Japan and Sunwoo Entertainment along with KBS of Korea. The narrative revolves around the fantasy and adventure card game, Mix Master, and the transference of this game from a video game into the real world after a scientist's new invention goes terribly wrong. Creatures from the video game called henches run rampant in the real world, and it falls to the Mix Master to stop those creatures from causing trouble. Meanwhile, an evil leader from the video game, Prince Brad, causes problems for them for some nefarious purpose.

In a future where overpopulation threatens humanity, people look to Mars as a new home to guarantee their continued existence. After Mars has been terraformed into a habitable world, a Japanese spacecraft returning from the red planet crashes into a Tokyo street, unleashing a fearsome monster. The only one capable of stopping Negadon is Dr. Narasaki, aided by his robot, Miroku.

In the 2005 Duel Masters film, Shobu Kirifuda, Japan's top duelist, and his friends are invited to a Duel Congress on a remote island—an ancient remnant fused with the Duel Masters creature world, where summoned creatures become real. The orphaned siblings Orpheus and Electra plot to free the imprisoned dragon Galzark and awaken the doom-bringing Death Phoenix; Shobu must summon the Eternal Phoenix to stop them.

In this stop-motion claymation series, Hello Kitty lives in Stump Village, a hidden forest community where homes are built from hollowed-out tree stumps. The close-knit group includes Badtz Maru, Cinnamoroll, My Melody, and Pom Pom Purin, along with Hello Kitty. Although Sanrio has a large cast of characters, only a few appear in the show.

Anime based on JRPG series Spectral Force.

In the fairy tale realm of Pandasia, a fairy named Mi is dispatched to alert its inhabitants of an approaching great evil that seeks to destroy their homeland. To confront this threat, Mi selects Toby, a courageous panda, to oppose the villains Gold and Silver. These antagonists aim to gather the seven Beans of Power, intending to transform Pandasia's vibrant and colorful landscape into a barren and lifeless wasteland.

In a small town besieged by a lethal monster, the sole known remedy is the Dragon Blade. Yet, the only person who knows its location refuses to reveal it to Lang, and embarking on a quest to locate this legendary artifact would involve tremendous danger.

In the dark stop-motion anime "Worku," a solitary traveler crosses a huge desert and happens upon a strange box. Once opened, it unveils a crumbling, eerie city made of tall apartment blocks. Shortly afterward, a bizarre, ghostlike shape that looks like a stick begins trailing the wanderer. The real purpose of this elusive being stays unknown.

Greek Roman Sinhwa: Olympus Guardian is a South Korean animated film that focuses on the deities of ancient Greece, intended to educate younger audiences about Greek history and mythology.

Kotencotenco is a humorous anime series aimed at young children, following the misadventures of Kotenco, the Prince of Paradice. He is entrusted with protecting the "Angel Star" for the Queen of his kingdom. Though typically well-behaved, Kotenco transforms into Matenco whenever malevolent spirits appear. Unlike Kotenco, Matenco is a troublemaking child who often disrupts peace. However, with the turn of an angel ring, Matenco returns to his usual self as Kotenco. The central question is whether Kotenco can safeguard the "Angel Star" from the ambitions of the ruler and the Devil from the Country of the Ground, who seek to take over Paradice.