Best Fantasy Anime of 2010

In a mysterious afterlife resembling a high school, 17-year-old Yuzuru Otonashi awakens with no recollection of his past. This realm houses souls who met unjust ends and still harbor resentment toward God. These bitter spirits have established the Afterlife Battlefront, commanded by Yuri Nakamura, to wage war against their deity-like student council president, Kanade "Angel" Tachibana. Yuri recruits Otonashi for their rebellion, aiming to reclaim control over their destinies. However, doubting the righteousness of their cause, Otonashi chooses to align with the opposing side to better understand what unites them all.

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

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

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

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

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

In their ongoing battle against God, the Shinda Sekai Sensen (SSS), led by Commander Yuri Nakamura, devises a clever plan to break free from the afterlife. The operation, called "Operation High Tension Syndrome," aims to convince Kanade Tachibana, the mysterious student council president and suspected supporter of God, that they are prepared to move forward. Using a week's supply of food as a bargaining chip and the promise of Heaven as motivation, the SSS members must outsmart the unreadable Kanade to succeed.

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

Included as a bonus epilogue with the seventh volume of the DVD and Blu-ray releases, this story introduces a new student who has lost faith in the afterlife. During a classroom exam, this individual creates a disturbance to voice skepticism about whether achieving high grades truly leads to leaving the school and ascending to Heaven. Soon after, the new student council president steps forward to confront them. This president is a familiar figure whose past grants deep insight into the school's true nature and provides direct knowledge of the futility of rebellion.

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

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

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

Set over 20 years before the main One Piece storyline, this limited-release OVA depicts the clash between Gold Lion Shiki and Gold Roger, along with various events unfolding across the world around the time of the Pirate King's execution.

In the land of Cruzon, Rygart Arrow is unique because he lacks the ability to manipulate quartz, marking him as an "un-sorcerer." Nonetheless, Rygart forges bonds with Hodr and Sigyn, destined to become Krisna's king and queen, and Zess, the Secretary of War of Athens Commonwealth's younger sibling. Years pass, and Rygart finds out that tensions are escalating between Krisna and Athens. During a visit to Binonten, Krisna's capital, Rygart realizes his inability to use quartz grants him the exceptional capability to control an ancient Golem—a task beyond those skilled in quartz manipulation. When Zess commands one of Athens' attacks on the capital, Rygart steps into the fray with his new power, aiming to mend the growing divide between the two nations.

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

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

Fourth Break Blade Movie.

After Niche carries the wounded and stunned Lag back to the Bee Hive, the Letter Bee finally starts piecing together the puzzle. He now understands what happened to Gauche, why the Marauders are so focused on stealing mail, and the true purpose of the group controlling them, Reverse. However, when he is forbidden from revealing the truth, Lag is soon forced out of the artificial sunlight and back into the world of perpetual night. And Reverse's plan to take down the Letter Bees and overthrow the Amberground government begins to accelerate. As if things weren't already bad enough, the giant insect creatures called gaichuu are apparently evolving into something new; there may be traitors working within the Hive; and Niche's sister, who is definitely not human-friendly, shows up to turn family drama into a full-scale siege. It all spells serious trouble for the Letter Bees, but if anyone can weather the storms and gloom of night, Lag and his team are the ones who will deliver.

Second Break Blade movie.

Third Break Blade movie.

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

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

DVD/BD specials of Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou.

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

In the lively commercial city of Ert'Aria, Leicester Maycraft works as an item engineer for the adventurer guild known as "Oasis." One night, he gathers with his friends on the roof of a chapel to watch a meteor shower. A meteor suddenly veers close to them and crashes into the chapel's spire. Investigating the impact site, Leicester discovers a hidden room where a young girl lies asleep. When she wakes, she blurts out, "You must be my father!" This chance meeting with the mysterious girl sets Leicester on an unforeseen adventure.

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

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

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

A group of five elementary school students spends their summer break camping in a remote mountain village. While searching for their lost rabbit, Pyon-kichi, they come across an injured dog in a field marked by unusual crop circles. After nursing the dog back to health, the children are astonished when it suddenly begins speaking, revealing itself as Pochi Rickman, an extraterrestrial researcher studying Earth's plant life. Grateful for their help, Pochi invites the children on a tour of the moon. Upon arrival, they discover a hidden alien metropolis and explore it with wonder. However, when it is revealed that Pochi sustained injuries during his mission, the lunar authorities impose a travel ban to Earth, leaving the children unable to return home. With no other option, the group embarks on a cosmic journey across the galaxy, searching for a safe way back. Along the way, they are pursued by mysterious aliens linked to "The Space Show," a highly popular intergalactic program shrouded in secrecy.

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

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

A collaborative anime project between Anime Tenchou and Touhou, animated by ufotable. This anime was screened at the 2010 Animate Ichioshi Bishojo Anime Matsuri.

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

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

Natsuya is tasked by Professor Hastings with protecting Pokémon and defeating the Pokémon Nappers, a group that poaches and controls wild Pokémon, in two five-minute specials based on the games of the same name.

In "Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Great Battle of the Mermaid King," Nobita requests Doraemon to take him diving, prompting the robotic cat to use several gadgets to create a simulated ocean high above the ground. When the illusion is deactivated, a mermaid unexpectedly appears in Nobita's backyard. Introducing herself as Sophia, she reveals she is a princess from an ancient underwater civilization. Doraemon, Nobita, Shizuka, Gian, and Suneo quickly become friends with her and are invited to explore her undersea kingdom. However, on their way there, they become involved in a conflict between the mermaids and a rival tribe that drove them from their original home planet thousands of years ago. Together, Doraemon, Nobita, and their friends must help Sophia find a legendary sword that may bring peace back to the oceans.

The narrative is set at St. Francesca Academy. Once the conflict among the students concludes, the entire group travels to a tropical southern island.

Pikachu and Piplup stray from their fellow Pokémon while playing, becoming lost. They eventually team up with a Skitty to investigate a strange alternate world. At the same time, unaware of their situation, they are trailed by Croagunk—a member of Team Rocket's group—along with a Marill who longs for someone to enjoy her singing.

DVD/BD extra.

After the magical flying device from the earlier OVA is destroyed, the Magic Academy crashes into the earth, inadvertently breaking a demon seal and unleashing numerous ancient demons into the surrounding woods. As the faculty hurriedly works to contain the creatures and search for fragments of the device, Amelia's classmates choose to defy instructions and leave the academy in an attempt to recover the missing pieces.

Taking place in the chaotic final years of the shogunate during Edo-period Tokyo, "Shoka" centers on Shirou Sumiya, the leader of the "Way of the Paper Drawing" clan. Sumiya employs rapid brushstrokes to document the unrest surrounding the declining shogunate. Called to Edo, Sumiya's disciples—each granted unique abilities through their secret drawing techniques—battle monstrous beings that are summoned into existence via artistic means.

Two years have passed since Dan Bashin and the core light bearers saved the world. Dan now finds himself weary of the monotony of ordinary card battles. Desiring stronger opponents, he receives a proposal from Mai Shinomiya: journey to the future, where his skills are again required. Arriving in the year 2650, they discover a world devastated by the conflict between humans and an alien species called the Mazoku. As humanity fights against Mazoku tyranny, Dan and the veteran light bearers are destined to come together. Armed with advanced cards from the future, they must once again stand up to protect humanity's destiny.

In this extra episode of "Umi Monogatari: Anata ga Itekureta Koto," taking place one year after the events of the main story, the girls have each made further strides in their own paths. Kanon has made the decision to pursue a career in oceanography. Under the waves, Marin and her friends encounter a young sea cow calf that has been separated from its mother. Can the girls succeed in helping the baby sea cow find its way back to its parent?

The fierce conflict between the Heike and Genji clans rages on. Nozomi faces a formidable supernatural enemy and is forced into a difficult decision: remain with her companions and side with Kurou, or back her first love, Masaomi, who commands the opposing Heike forces.

Over two decades ago, a malevolent summoner performed the "Great Summon," which killed a third of humanity and allowed devils and monsters to overrun Earth. One day, painter Tamura Fukutaro moves into the apartment building known as Ashiaraiyashiki, where he becomes entangled in the problems of his non-human neighbors. This marks the start of a fierce conflict among gods, devils, and the ruler known as "The Central."

During the world championship, Shobu and his team fight their way through the ranks of Fua Duelist, defeating every opponent until Shobu secures the world champion title. However, his triumph is fleeting, as he is soon summoned to the creature world to confront Diabolos Zeta, the Temporal Ruler, who threatens to unleash complete destruction. With the help of newly obtained legendary cards and the powers they grant, Shobu and his companions set out to stop Diabolos Zeta's sinister plans.

A special included in the DVD of Shin Koihime†Musou OVA and the BD-BOX of Shin Koihime†Musou.

Set in 2050, the global climate has drastically changed. On a rainy day, TAMALA rescues a honeybee from drowning in a street gutter. That bee is Kuronosuke, the final bee belonging to the cat world, and he invites TAMALA on a magical journey that travels backward through time and into the near future. This journey presents a vast panorama of the biodiversity of animals and plants throughout Earth's history. However, as the modern era arrives, civilization has been wasting and destroying nature. Eventually, they wander across a barren land where all animals have gone extinct. When TAMALA is on the verge of death with no food left, Kuronosuke offers himself as food so that she may survive.

Mix Masters Final Force continues the tale from the original series. In this season, Ditt has lost his memories of being a mix master. When the need to protect the world arises once more, he discovers new allies to aid him in confronting the two new villains, Eva and Babel. After overcoming them, Ditt and his companions meet the season's true enemy, Red Knight. They learn that Red Knight was once a hero who gave in to the lure of power and decided to force minions into service to gain even more strength. Ultimately, that same core force enslaved him. Once Ditt and his team finally defeat Red Knight, they believe the conflict is over, but another danger emerges: Red Knight had an associate named Blue Fox, also driven mad by a desperate pursuit of power. Blue Fox is now attempting to obtain the Dark Mix Masters. Yet another threat appears in the form of a white witch who claims to be Moreen's mother, along with an evil baby named Ruth or Root who claims to be Moreen's younger brother—though they are not easily vanquished. In the final moments of the last episode, when hench and human are supposed to be unable to meet again, a portal opens from Gamebridge to Atreia. Ditt and the others reunite with their henches, realizing that the adventure they thought had ended was only the beginning of their journey as mix masters.

The newest battle sees the Darkness Civilization launching an assault on the Fire Civilization. Shobu and Rekuta travel to the Duel Masters world to aid the Fire forces. Upon getting there, Shobu finds out that Storm XX, the Fire Civilization's main fighter, is severely injured. Right after, both Rekuta and Reppi Aini—Storm XX's teammate—are taken captive by Darkness Civilization creatures. Can Shobu rescue his friends, and what lies ahead for the Fire Civilization?

Have you ever wanted to share a longing for outer space? An astronomy enthusiast from his youth has become an artist who creates paintings of the cosmos, the world of Greek mythology including the zodiac, and many other night-sky scenes. His fantastic CG movies are projected on a fulldome screen. You will also see a live-action film of the total solar eclipse in 2003, observed for the first time in human history from Antarctica. Receive a message from the artist, KAGAYA: "Enjoy science and art." "Chase your dreams!"

A scientific animation created as the second project under Anime Innovation Tokyo, an investment initiative by THINK Corporation and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to fund animation works from independent animators or small studios. What do you think is the fastest mode of transportation in the world? Haley attends a school of wizardry, where he spends his time racing his friends on flying broomsticks. One day, his teacher reveals a new invention: magic goggles that can measure the speed of moving objects just by wearing them. The teacher has Haley and his friends use these goggles to compete against one another, aiming to determine who can record the fastest speed among any nearby animals. After losing to Haley, Peter becomes frustrated and challenges him to another match. The two head off to the human world, taking along an advanced magic broomstick that their teacher had developed. Even though the broomstick was incomplete, Haley and Peter manage to fly around the human world and discover the fastest moving object. Now, what do you suppose that might be...?!

Anpanman assists a girl who possesses a magical flute in breaking free from the grip of a dark entity, while simultaneously motivating her to employ her abilities for bringing happiness to others.

The central storyline follows the Yamata Empire's scheme to eliminate all negative karma in the galaxy by means of a colossal technological device known as the Naaga Generator. However, negative karma cannot simply be erased; it must be redeemed. The head of the influential mystic Buddhist Fuze Clan intends to prevent this destruction, as it would ultimately give rise to the nine-headed Naaga, threatening to annihilate the world and possibly the entire universe. To aid in thwarting the Naaga's creation, the clan summons a Shinto deity named Susano, the Warrior God of Destruction. This mighty, arrogant, and murderous god must contend with various obstacles, including the Empire and the clan leader's own daughter—the spoiled sorceress Seska, who is under the influence of negative karma's power and a potent magical formula.

The narrative revolves around a mysterious, towering structure constructed from a wobbly pile of building blocks. Three times each day—at dawn, midday, and dusk—an elderly timekeeper sounds the bell within the tower, signaling the correct time to the nearby villagers. Yet, one afternoon, the tower's bell remains silent at noon, leaving the townsfolk uncertain of when to have their lunch. The fantasy adventure kicks off when Karl, a curious young boy from the village, ventures to the tower's square to investigate what has gone wrong.

Third season of the Shimajirou children's television series.

An anime film adaptation of Mizuki Shigeru's manga "Mizuki Shigeru no Toono Monogatari." The original "Toono Monogatari" was classical literature by Japanese folklorist Yanagida Kunio, based on the oral traditions of Toono city. It revolves around yokai like Tengu, Kappa, and Zashikiwarashi.

These animated specials were included as part of the limited edition DVD release of Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 3: Owarinaki Unmei and contain ten distinct romantic conclusions.

In 2010, a 35-minute theatrical 3D film was released as part of the Vegetable Fairies (Yasai no Yousei) franchise, adapted from Yoshitaka Amano's N.Y. Salad art book. When a household in a moonlit New York City kitchen falls asleep, anthropomorphic vegetable fairies awaken to enjoy a night of innocent games and small adventures that celebrate friendship, creativity, and the magic concealed in everyday life.