Best Fantasy Anime of 2011

In the world of Hunter x Hunter, Hunters are elite specialists who undertake perilous missions ranging from exploring uncharted territories to hunting rare beasts and recovering precious artifacts. To earn this title, aspirants must endure the deadly Hunter Examination, a grueling trial that often results in severe injury or death for its participants. One such hopeful is Gon Freecss, a 12-year-old boy determined to locate his father, Ging, a renowned Hunter. Gon is convinced that passing the examination is the key to finding his father and embarking on a similar journey. Throughout the arduous Hunter Examination, Gon bonds with several other candidates: Leorio Paladiknight, a medical student; Kurapika, driven by an unyielding thirst for revenge; and Killua Zoldyck, a former assassin. Despite their differing motivations, these newfound allies unite for a common purpose, stepping into a world fraught with danger.

The legendary Holy Grail, rumored to fulfill any wish, has already sparked three catastrophic wars. Undeterred by these disasters, the affluent Einzbern family remains certain that the Fourth Holy Grail War will produce a winner, particularly now that they have secured a proper vessel for the artifact. To guarantee this result, they enlist the infamous "Magus Killer," Kiritsugu Emiya, formalizing their pact through his marriage to their sole daughter, Irisviel. Kiritsugu joins the lethal competition with seven other contenders, each bonded to an ancient Servant and propelled by unique motivations. His most dangerous adversary is Kirei Kotomine, a priest intent on finding redemption by destroying Kiritsugu. Adapted from Gen Urobuchi's light novel, Fate/Zero recounts the Fourth Holy Grail War, taking place ten years prior to Fate/stay night. The narrative depicts a merciless struggle where no one's survival is assured.

During a confidential meeting about an ongoing investigation, the Fourth Raikage and his associates are suddenly attacked by a figure in a cloak. To their shock, the assailant is revealed to be Naruto Uzumaki, who catches the Raikage off guard while he tries to defend himself. Naruto vehemently denies being responsible for the series of crimes he is accused of. To avoid causing diplomatic issues, Tsunade orders him to be transferred to Houzuki Castle in Kusagakure, a highly secretive prison for rogue ninja. He is to remain there until his innocence is proven. At Houzuki Castle, the warden Mui, who has the ability to nullify chakra, immediately restricts Naruto's powers. Despite this, Naruto makes several attempts to escape, all of which end in failure. With the help of his fellow inmates, Naruto uncovers a deeper mystery hidden within the notorious prison. After realizing a sinister truth, the three of them embark on a dangerous mission that may be Naruto's only chance to gain his freedom and clear his name.

On the night Yuji was supposed to choose between battling evil with Shana or living as an ordinary teenager, he vanished. After returning from the brink of death, he reappears as the leader of the Crimson Denizens, carrying a questionable plan to bring about universal peace. Yet, Shana sees through his scheme. Their passionate reunion becomes a confrontation as Shana confronts her former trusted ally. At the same time, Flame Hazes from around the world join forces to ignite a war that will decide the fate of all supernatural beings.

Balancing her duties as a top student and the primary caretaker of her home during her mother's absence, Asuna Watase finds comfort in a secret mountain hideout and an antique crystal radio. One day, she discovers a strange, sorrowful tune that captivates her. Shortly after, she meets a mysterious boy named Shun, who rescues her from a dangerous creature, inadvertently pulling Asuna into a grand journey to a forgotten realm. This adventure transforms her quiet life into an intricate and unexpected symphony.

Edward and Alphonse Elric pursue a mysterious alchemist with extraordinary abilities, following him to the impoverished valley of Milos. The Milosians are an oppressed people longing to reclaim their sacred homeland from the militaristic state of Creta, which has forcibly annexed their territory. At the heart of this political struggle is Julia Crichton, a young woman determined to restore peace and prosperity to Milos. After befriending Julia, the Elric brothers become caught up in a growing resistance movement that wields the very object they have been seeking—the Philosopher's Stone. Despite their misgivings born from past encounters with the stone, they hesitate to fully commit to the cause. As they investigate Creta's motives and shadowy history, the brothers find themselves drawn deeper into the conflict between the freedom-seeking Milosians and the power-hungry Cretan forces.

In the world of Flonyard—an alternate Earth where humanoid beings carry the ears and tails of various animals—the dog-eared citizens of the Republic of Biscotti find themselves besieged by the cat-like forces of the Galette Leo Knights. Desperate to protect her people, Princess Millhiore calls upon a champion from beyond her world. That champion is Cinque Izumi, an ordinary junior high schooler from Earth. Accepting the call, Cinque takes up the sacred weapon known as the Palladion and readies himself for battle. In Flonyard, however, warfare is a bloodless affair—conflicts are conducted more like sporting events, with the competing kingdoms vying for prize money rather than lives. Cinque proves his worth as Biscotti's champion, yet he soon learns a sobering truth: a summoned hero cannot simply be sent back home. While Biscotti's scientists work to find a means of returning Cinque to his own world, he must remain in Flonyard and continue to serve Princess Millhiore, fighting on as Biscotti's hero.

In a distant future, humanity abandons the ruined Earth and migrates into space, but an unknown force stops space travel, forcing a return to Earth, which is now only livable in Japan. To sustain the entire population, pocket dimensions are created around Japan. Humanity seeks to regain access to space by replaying human history according to the sacred text called the Testament. By Testament Era 1413, nations from these pocket dimensions invade and conquer Japan, splitting the land into feudal territories and displacing the original inhabitants. By Testament Era 1648, the displaced Japanese live on the city ship Musashi, which endlessly circles Japan under the watch of the Testament Union, the authority that manages the historical reenactments. As rumors of impending destruction and war spread because the Testament stops revealing events after 1648, Toori Aoi—the leader of Musashi Ariadust Academy's Supreme Federation and the student council president—along with her classmates, take this opportunity to reclaim their homeland.

Kisaragi Ryuji is a high school student living a quiet life. Everything changes when his second cousin Eriko returns, and together they take a relic box from a black market dealer. Inside the box, they discover a red dragon girl named Rose. To keep Rose safe from a dangerous criminal organization, Ryuji resolves to employ his abilities as a relic handler.

These OVAs were bundled as bonuses with special edition releases of the manga. 1. Youkoso Fairy Hills! Lucy stumbles upon a strange job request. Someone is seeking an item located inside Fairy Hills, the female dormitory of Fairy Tail. When Lucy goes to check it out, she discovers the client is Hilda, the dorm's head, who's searching for a "shining treasure." In the meantime, Natsu and the rest of the guild are busy cleaning the pool. 2. Yousei Gakuen: Yankee-kun to Yankee-chan This is the anime adaptation of the side-story manga "Yousei Gakuen Yankee-kun to Yankee-chan," which reimagines Fairy Tail characters in a school setting. The title is a parody of Miki Yoshikawa's "Yankee-kun to Megane-chan." 3. Memory Days A brand-new original tale with storyboards by Hiro Mashima, the creator of Fairy Tail, released on February 17, 2012. "Natsu's Secret" is about to be exposed in the "Past World"! Led by a "magic book" found in the Guild's storage room, Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Gray, and Erza are transported back into the past!! 4. Yousei-tachi no Gasshuku Natsu, Lucy, and the others head to a training retreat to prepare for the Grand Magic Games. While they're there, the Fairy Tail Guild takes a well-earned break at the beach and in the hot springs. 5. Dokidoki Ryuuzetsu Land Based on chapter 298. Set during the Grand Magic Games, various guilds gather at the pool for some recreation (and the inevitable chaos that follows).

In "Astarotte's Toy," the young succubus princess Astarotte, called "Lotte" Ygvar, needs the life essence of men to sustain herself, restore her magic, and secure her royal bloodline's continuation. Succubi traditionally keep a harem of men for this purpose, but Lotte hates males, which puts her survival at risk as she nears adulthood. To help her get past this aversion, her aide Judith Snorrevik travels to the human world to find a man Lotte might accept. Judith returns with Naoya Touhara, a 23-year-old single father who reluctantly leaves his daughter Asuha in the human world. As the first member of Lotte's harem, Naoya adjusts quickly to his new surroundings, focusing on pleasing the princess without any romantic feelings. However, when Asuha is allowed to join them in the magical realm, Naoya's relationship with Lotte becomes strained. Still, he keeps working to mend their bond. Naoya’s presence in the magical realm turns out to be more than a coincidence, and as his connection with Lotte deepens, the threads of fate intertwine, affecting everyone in this mystical world.

Dans la suite, Sasha se voit adjoindre une nouvelle alliée du nom de Hana, qui endosse le rôle de sa Maria. Leur objectif est de retrouver un artefact Qwaser appelé la Magdalena de la Foudre, qui s'est manifesté à l'intérieur d'une élève d'une académie réservée aux filles. Pour y parvenir, Sasha doit se déguiser en fille et s'infiltrer dans l'établissement. Pendant ce temps, d'autres factions convoitent également la possession de l'artefact.

In a world where hamburgers grow like rare flowers, ice cream forms massive mountains, and mac and cheese steams from volcanic craters, the land is brimming with incredible edible treasures. This period of gastronomic marvel is known as the Gourmet Age, a golden age for exploration. Regular folks and culinary masters alike dream of sampling and creating the finest meals, while brave explorers known as Gourmet Hunters commit their lives to finding the rarest and tastiest ingredients. One such hunter, Toriko, is distinguished by his zeal and exceptional skills, having identified 2% of all known ingredients. He sets off on a journey with his companion Komatsu, a master chef working at a top-tier hotel, to compile his Full Course Menu of Life. Yet, this quest is far from easy: securing the most luscious ingredients requires facing perilous beasts, dark cabals, and even the core elements of cuisine itself.

First shown at Jump Festa 2012 held in December 2011, this story follows Bardock, Goku's father, who was meant to perish when Freeza's blast struck him along with Planet Vegeta. Instead, he was hurled far back in time to a world populated by bizarre creatures. There, after some time, he encountered Freeza's ancestor—the space pirate Chilled—and battled him to safeguard the planet.

Ayaka Sajou, born into a distinguished lineage of mages, is fated to take part in the Holy Grail War. However, after her father and older sister were killed in the previous battle, she became withdrawn and hesitant to get involved in the same conflict that took her loved ones. That reluctance abruptly ends when a knight attacks her, threatening her life, and she is forced to summon her own Servant, Saber. Under Saber's protection, Ayaka is compelled to join the war, despite her desperate wish to stay far away from it.

After the Fractale system was established, global peace became the norm, with people living isolated lives focused on their own interests, aided by Fractale terminals embedded in their bodies. Clain Necran spends his time collecting pre-Fractale vintage technology and mainly interacts with the Doppels of his parents—sophisticated holographic duplicates. One day, Clain encounters Phryne, the first real human girl he has ever met, and he feels an immediate attraction to her. But Phryne is being chased by The Lost Millennium, an organization opposing the Fractale system, and she leaves a mysterious artifact behind for Clain before vanishing. Motivated by a wish to rescue Phryne and return her belonging, Clain sets out on a quest to find her. As he explores the Fractale system further, the reality of its true nature proves far more dangerous than he ever anticipated.

In the futuristic Heartland City, Yuuma Tsukumo dreams of becoming the top duelist, but his poor skills make that goal seem out of reach. His fortunes change when school bully Ryouga "Shark" Kamishiro breaks the key given to Yuuma by his father into two pieces. Clutching one half, Yuuma challenges Shark to a duel and is quickly overwhelmed. Suddenly, the key mends itself, and the Door of Destiny appears. Unlocking it with the key, Yuuma meets Astral, an alien visible only to him. He discovers his memories have been split into 100 Number Cards that he must reclaim. Others are also searching for these cards. With Astral's help, Yuuma must protect Heartland City from looming threats while dealing with divine interventions along the way.

The sequel to Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa.

Weekly Shonen Jump announced that the One Piece and Toriko 3D movies were set to debut on March 19, 2011. This specific One Piece 3D film presents an original story centered around the mystery of Luffy's lost straw hat.

In the ancient Kingdom of the Vale, peace was broken when the king's sons clashed, each supported by a Legendary Pokémon—Reshiram and Zekrom. This conflict disrupted the Dragon Force, the kingdom's lifeblood. Only with the help of the Mythical Pokémon Victini was order restored, and the Dragon Force was later sealed away by the Sword of the Vale. However, any disturbance to this sword could reignite the chaos. Damon, a descendant of the Vale's displaced people, seeks to revive his ancestors' empire. By summoning the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom, he plans to remove the Sword of the Vale and seize the Dragon Force. Meanwhile, Satoshi and his companions arrive at Eindoak Town, located beneath the Sword of the Vale. They join forces with Victini, the Vale's protector, to stop Damon's scheme and prevent the catastrophe that struck the kingdom a thousand years ago from happening again.

Fifth Break Blade Movie.

Sixth and final Break Blade movie.

UNIQLO stores across Japan will give away a Naruto x UT Original DVD featuring brand-new animation starting January 1. The DVD includes an original Naruto anime video set to a special version of Mayonaka no Orchestra, the upcoming song by Japanese rock band Aqua Timez. A limited quantity of these DVDs will be offered as gifts to customers who purchase UNIQLO's Naruto graphic T-shirts either online or in-store.

Trunks returns to his own timeline and joyfully reunites with Bulma. Even with the appearance of peace, the androids attack once more. Trunks saves an elderly man from Androids #17 and #18, and thanks to his rigorous training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, he easily defeats them both. Three years pass, and Trunks prepares to go back to the past to share news of his victory. However, one threat remains: Cell in his Imperfect Form. After a short battle, Trunks launches Cell into the sky and destroys him with ease. The future is finally at peace. In the present, Goku begins his new life in the Other World.

In ancient times, the Kingdom of the Vale prospered until the ruler's sons fought each other, unleashing their legendary companions, Reshiram and Zekrom, which disrupted the Dragon Force that sustained their land. The mythical Pokémon, Victini, intervened to restore order by sealing the Dragon Force with the Sword of the Vale. However, disturbing the sword could trigger a catastrophic event once again. Damon, a descendant of the Vale's dispersed people, aims to revive his forefathers' kingdom by summoning Zekrom and seizing the Dragon Force. As Satoshi and his companions reach Eindoak Town at the base of the Sword, they encounter Damon's plan and team up with Victini, the protector of the Vale, to stop his plot and prevent the calamity that befell the kingdom a millennium ago.

One year after Danma Kuusou and his team came back from the battles in Gundalia and Neathia, they have gotten used to life on Earth again. At the same time, Bakugan Interspace, the virtual arena that was harmed by an alien invasion, has now fully recovered and is a popular place for brawlers to show off their skills. Even with this recovery, new problems appear when Danma’s Pyrus Dragonoid starts causing random disruptions in the Interspace during matches. The Mechtogan, a power that Code Eve, the Bakugan Mother spirit, gave to Danma, begins to act independently, attacking both allies and enemies without control. To make things worse, an unknown enemy is using altered Chaos Bakugan to control the minds of brawlers and take over the virtual world. Facing an upcoming battle, Danma must learn to control the unstable Mechtogan power and bring the Battle Brawlers together to fight the new threat.

In the unusual realm of Mirror Kyoto, a place that exists apart from the actual Kyoto, a young girl named Koto stumbles into this strange alternate world by chance. There, she encounters a mysterious monk, barely escapes the efforts of a tech-savvy girl trying to catch her, and swiftly adjusts to her energetic and chaotic existence. Yet, despite her excitement, a hidden scheme is brewing in the background. As spirits and humans coexist in this enigmatic city, a grand celebration is on the verge of starting.

The trio of Tobias, Mary, and Sakuya attempt to defeat the unbeatable dungeon called "The One Sin." But they become lost within the labyrinth and accidentally ensnare fellow guild members. A puzzling cat observes their error. Could it be a player or an NPC?

The OVA Astaroette no Omocha is a three part short story series. In the first tale, Lotte and Asuha are seen looking for information for their school project. The second part shows the backstory of how Zelda first became Lotte's bodyguard. The final story is a flashback to ten years before the events of the anime, covering how the queen came to meet Naoya and how they conceived Asuha.

A parody of Lewis Carroll's classic fantasy novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, this version blends otome game elements with bishounen characters and added romantic subplots. Alice is portrayed here as intelligent, assertive, and cynically pragmatic, a departure from her typical depiction. Instead of following the conventional storyline, she is unwillingly abducted by a mysterious man with bunny ears who possesses a certain bishounen appeal, and is transported to a realm called Heartland. Trapped there due to the man's deceptive actions, she interacts with various inhabitants of this world. During her journey, Alice encounters Blood, a strikingly handsome mafia boss, and Ace, a charming yet deranged knight, among others. In this bizarre setting, Alice must navigate unexpected challenges and relationships.

The film's narrative takes place following the conclusion of the war sparked by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, yet before the Battle of Sekigahara decides who will become the Shogun of Japan.

Returning to the Digital World, Taiki and Shoutmon discover that the Bagra Army has seized control and restructured the realm into Seven Kingdoms, each governed by a general.

A year after Bagramon's defeat, Taiki Kudou and Yuu Amano have established a basketball team that includes their classmate Tagiru Akashi. Tagiru discovers a mysterious zone called the DigiQuartz, an unstable and puzzling space situated between the human world and the digital realm. He finds out that children all over the globe have received Xros Loaders and been paired with Digimon for a competition known as the 'Digimon Hunt.' When Digimon wander into the DigiQuartz from the digital world, they absorb negative emotions from the human world, becoming both stronger and dangerously aggressive. To stop these Digimon from causing chaos on Earth, the Digimon Hunters must step in. With help from the lively Gumdramon, Tagiru aims to become the top Digimon Hunter, unaware of Taiki and Yuu's prior experiences with Digimon. Yet a sinister power is responsible for creating the DigiQuartz, and the young Hunters will soon realize that the Digimon Hunt is much more than just a game.

This OVA occurs between episodes 8 and 9 of the first season of Hakuouki. Yukimura Chizuru undertakes a reconnaissance mission in Shimabara disguised as a geiko for the Shinsengumi. Each episode details the events of the days before, during, and after this operation. It gradually reveals the involvement of each captain, as well as that of several demons in the incident. Each individual episode primarily focuses on the third-person perspectives of Okita Souji, Saito Hajime, Harada Sanosuke, Toudou Heisuke, Hijikata Toshizo, and Kazama Chikage.

In the face of a sudden alien invasion that threatens Earth, humanity's last line of defense is a trio known as the Special Counter-Aliens Task Force, comprising an unnamed director, the stern Shiro, and the easygoing Arikawa. Their fortunes shift when Arikawa finds a lone teenager, Kakashi, on a hill. Kakashi holds the key to humanity's salvation with an uncharted power that can vanquish the invaders, though he lacks any memory or understanding of how to harness it. With only his damaged cellphone as a link to his past, Kakashi relies on Arikawa and Shiro for guidance. Struggling with fear and conflicting feelings, Kakashi grapples with his purpose. Will he be able to surmount his internal struggles and become the savior the world needs?

Toei Animation unveiled a new 3D anime short that began screening at multiple venues starting December 1, 2011. The short runs approximately 12 minutes and was presented in stereoscopic 3D format at locations including the Lagunasia theme park in Aichi Prefecture, Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Nagasaki Prefecture, Yokohama Landmark Tower in Kanagawa Prefecture, and NTT CRED Hall in Hiroshima Prefecture.

The third and final OVA series concluding the story of Tales of Symphonia: The Animation.

In this installment of "Tekken: Blood Vengeance," high school student Ling Xiaoyu is recruited by Anna Williams of G Corporation to enroll at Kyoto University and monitor classmate Shin Kamiya. At the same time, Jin Kazama, head of the Mishima Zaibatsu, dispatches Alisa Bosconovitch to the same university with the same objective. Despite their secret assignments, Xiaoyu and Alisa develop a close friendship. Yet this connection is challenged when Shin vanishes after being abducted by unidentified attackers.

Feeling envious of Suneo's latest robot toy, Nobita asks Doraemon to build an even better one for him. Doraemon initially refuses, but then Nobita accidentally discovers pieces of a mysterious robot that fell from the sky. After gathering all the robot parts and assembling them together, the giant robot Zanda Claus is soon completed. The duo soon learn that the robot is not a mere plaything, but a powerful weapon in the fight against the coming Robot Army that plans to attack Earth and enslave its human inhabitants. An invasion is near, as a mysterious girl named Riruru appears, looking for the robot.

The two OVA episodes were packaged with the Queen's Blade Premium Visual Book and the Queen's Blade Rebellion Premium Visual Book. Their storyline comes from Queen's Blade Rebellion, the sequel to Queen's Blade: Utsukushiki Toushitachi.

Prologue to the movie, depicting the Whiskey Peak arc. Released as part of a new edit for the film's television broadcast on "Premium Saturday".

A decade ago, a massive invasion by the Erebonian Empire nearly destroyed the Kingdom of Liberl, reaching deep into the heart of the capital before being repelled by a fierce counterattack led by Cassius Bright. Now, with the invaders lingering beyond the northern borders, yearning for the small kingdom's magical resources and advanced technology, Liberl slowly recovers thanks to the Bracer's Guild—whose mysterious "Craft" techniques are even more vital to the nation's defense than its own military. For young Estelle Bright, Cassius's daughter, and her adopted brother Joshua, all of this is merely ancient history learned in childhood. But history tends to repeat itself, and just as they are about to become members of the Bracers Guild themselves, dark forces are preparing to drop them into the all-too-familiar family predicament of being right in the middle of chaos when it erupts. When their father's airship suddenly vanishes without a trace, it only makes sense for two novice yet remarkably capable teenagers to set off on their own rescue mission!

Five hundred years before Genjyo Sanzo and his party set out on their journey to the west, the five key figures were gods, but their divine status did not guarantee moral uprightness. After the death of a close friend, Goku flies into a murderous frenzy, leading Heaven to decree his death. Yet Konzen Douji, Field Marshal Tenpou, and General Kenren resolve to shield Goku, even if it means bringing the entire celestial realm into conflict with them.

The OVA is included with the all-ages version of the OreTsuba PC game. It contains a much higher level of fan service than the TV series, with the content being characterized as "nudity plus 90%."

During the broadcast of Pokemon Best Wishes!, two special episodes were aired that revisited characters from the Diamond & Pearl series. These episodes focus on Hikari and Takeshi alongside their Pokemon. The first episode is titled "Hikari - Setting off on a New Journey!" and the second is "Nibi Gym - The Greatest Crisis Ever!"

Specials included in the Queen's Blade Premium Visual Book's DVDs.

Tenzin moves to the Tibetan grasslands to live with his father following his mother's death. At first, adapting to this new environment is difficult, but his perspective shifts when he witnesses a fight between the local Tibetan guard dogs and a mysterious golden-haired dog that is not part of their group.

One evening, Leicester Maycraft—an item engineer working for the adventurer guild Oasis in the lively commercial city of Eta'Aria—joins his friends on the roof of a chapel to watch a magnificent meteor shower.

In a town known for its huge drawbridge, Satoshi's Pikachu and his companions get into trouble after meeting up with Satoshi's Mijumaru and Pokabu. The two Pokémon have eaten fruits that were collected by wild Gothita and Darumaka. Wanting to get more fruit from the forest on the other side of the bridge, the group runs into a problem when Nyarth attempts to steal their haul. Things get worse when the bridge suddenly lifts up, cutting off their path. With the fruit on the line, Pikachu has to think fast. The battle for the fruit is on!

The kingdom of Noigllado launches a sudden invasion of the small nation of Azuelgatt, pushing it to the brink of annihilation. At the head of Noigllado's forces is General Adnowell, who sets their sights on the fortress of Doroah, Azuelgatt's last stronghold. Standing in defense of this fortress is the formidable warrior Shamshir.

663114 is a brief yet powerful monologue from a 66-year-old cicada. The insect draws comparisons between the disasters at Hiroshima and Fukushima, raising a fundamental question about the future of our planet. 66 represents the number of years since Hiroshima and Nagasaki were devastated by Little Boy and Fat Man. 3/11 marks the date of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and the subsequent catastrophic tsunami. 4 is the number of reactors releasing radiation from the Fukushima Daiichi plant. 663114 received the Noburou Oofuji Award at the Mainichi Film Awards in February 2012.

Specials aired on Nico Nico Douga and YouTube, later released on BDs/DVDs.

Sequel of Goulart Knights: Evoked the Beginning Black.

This short film is screened exclusively at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka. Running nine minutes, it adapts a picture book by Rieko Nakagawa and Yuriko Yamawaki, who previously authored and illustrated two other books that became Ghibli shorts (Sora Iro no Tane and The Whale Hunt). A boy named Yuji and their rabbit friend Gick discover a walking stick. To decide who gets to keep it, they attempt a footrace, a long jump, and sumo wrestling, but every competition ends in a tie. Out of ideas, the pair seek advice from Gick's Granny. Granny suggests they go treasure hunting. Who will ultimately claim the prize?

"Mahou Tsukai Jiji" was created as part of a project promoting the relation between young and old people.

The seventh installment of the Duel Masters anime series, Duel Masters Victory picks up after the events of Duel Masters Versus Episode 32. This arc follows the plotline of the Duel Masters: Star Cross manga rather than Cross Shock. It centers on Katta Kirifuda, Shobu's younger sibling, who dreams of becoming a champion duelist like his brother but aims to forge his own unique path. The story follows Katta's dueling journey alongside his friends Bucyake, Yohdel, and Benchan. Along the way, Katta faces Dragon Ryu, a formidable opponent and rival. The series also explores the intense conflict between the Hunter and Alien factions.

This episode picks up right after the events of the second season, resolving the conflicts surrounding the Mohist school. In the latter portion, new coalitions are established and fresh opponents appear.

According to local legend, monsters have dwelt on the island for hundreds of years, leading to its name, Monster Island. The villagers are afraid of them, but these creatures are actually peaceful, though they fear interacting with humans. When a young child named Kotake arrives, a cranky red ogre named Naki chooses to take care of the child. What might result from this extraordinary encounter?

The narrative centers on Kinoshita Suguri, a nine-year-old third-grade girl who has a passion for animals and creating fashion accessories. One day, while Suguri is shopping for materials to make accessories, she notices a strange rock. Thinking it would make a charming addition to a bracelet, she reaches down to pick it up and finds a creature named Kappy. Kappy turns out to be the three-year-old prince of Kapimeshia.

Humanity once obtained a perfect energy source known as "Patia," granting everyone on the planet self-sufficiency in both food and fuel. Trade routes and travel steadily dwindled, and eventually the forward march of civilization ground to a halt. In the present day, genetically engineered plants have spread across almost the entire earth, blocking the paths of those who venture out. Cient, the head of a fortress city, departs on a journey alongside his daughter Ruri to dig up the forgotten Patia technology. After Ruri is separated from her father, she is attacked by a towering humanoid weapon from a past age. A wandering girl named Tekuni, who is traveling the world in training to become a "Wazabito" fighter, comes to her rescue.