Best Sci-Fi Anime of 2004

You think your life is terrible? Sometimes death is far worse. There is no salvation, no peace, and no god waiting to welcome you. Wait—a god? Perhaps you mean that big black sphere in the room with you. Now you are forced into a game, battling green aliens and robotic monsters for a chance to stay alive. When Kei Kurono dies, he ends up trapped in exactly such a game—a trial of his abilities, his morality, and his will to survive. His life no longer belongs to him, and his death is mocked and crushed again and again. What happens if he refuses to obey? God only knows. Consider yourself warned: Gantz is not for the weak of heart, nor is it as straightforward as it appears. Gore, rape, and brutality run rampant, alongside depictions of greed, violence, and every ugliness found in today's society.

In the year 5053, French nobles Viscount Albert de Morcerf and Baron Franz d'Epinay attend the Carnival festivities in the lunar colony of Luna. While Franz is satisfied with the revelry, Albert craves a more profound purpose in his life. His search for meaning shifts dramatically when he captures the attention of the mysterious and charismatic Count of Monte Cristo, a self-made aristocrat, during an opera performance. As the story progresses, Albert develops a friendship with the Count and introduces him to the elite circles of French society. However, the Count's true motives go beyond simple companionship; he is orchestrating a long-awaited vengeance against those who wronged him in the past. "Gankutsuou" explores the intertwined fates of Albert and the Count, and the heavy cost of seeking justice through revenge.

After wrapping up the "Laughing Man" case, Section 9 is brought back into action by the newly appointed Prime Minister, Youko Kayabuki, to deal with the ongoing danger of cyber-terrorism in Japan. A group calling themselves "The Individual Eleven" begins carrying out terrorist attacks throughout the country. While Motoko Kusanagi, Daisuke Aramaki, Batou, and the rest of Section 9 look into this new threat, the government is also dealing with another major issue: refugees displaced by the Third World War are trying to enter Japan. As Section 9 conducts their investigation, they keep crossing paths with Gouda Kazundo, a high-ranking official from the Cabinet Intelligence Service, which makes them suspect he's involved. This hints that the refugee situation and the actions of The Individual Eleven might be linked in ways they hadn't considered.

Hiroki Fujisawa and Takuya Shirakawa share an intense fascination with their classmate Sayuri Sawatari and the seemingly endless Ezo Tower that rises above the Tsugaru Strait. Inspired by this unattainable structure, they begin building an aircraft called Bella Ciela from a discarded drone, hoping to one day reach its summit. With Sayuri joining their project, the three make a promise to fly to the tower together. Yet Japan is split into northern and southern regions, and tensions escalate around the tower, which sits on the border between American-controlled southern islands and Soviet-held northern territories. A devastating event occurs when Sayuri vanishes without warning, leaving Hiroki and Takuya grief-stricken and searching for answers. Unbeknownst to them, Sayuri has fallen into a prolonged coma due to a mysterious sleep disorder. When they learn of her condition, Hiroki and Takuya also discover a strange connection between Sayuri’s comatose state and the very tower they had vowed to explore together.

In 2032, medical science has pushed humanity into a more technology-dependent existence, giving rise to a population of cyborg citizens. Along with cybernetics, artificial intelligence has advanced rapidly, making androids a practical commercial product. A string of murders carried out by a prototype female android has drawn the attention of Section 9, a unit focused on countering cyber-terrorism. With none of the victims' families filing charges, questions arise about the nature of the androids and their manufacturing process. Months have passed since the Puppet Master incident, and with the Major still missing, the investigation falls to her cyborg commando partner Batou and his newly recruited biological partner, Togusa. Can the two set aside their differences and uncover the truth behind these murders?

Kurono Kei and his former elementary school classmate Kato Masaru have made it through the first two missions sent by the mysterious black sphere known as Gantz. Exploding limbs, fighting to survive until the final seconds, and watching their fellow comrades fall in pools of blood and viscera have become routine for them. They now understand that Gantz can summon them along with any new recruits at any moment for another encounter with aliens. Will Kato's experiences inside the Gantz world give him the same bravery in the real world? With fellow veteran Gantz player Kei Kishimoto currently living at Kurono's place as his "adopted pet," can Kurono resist his growing desire for her breasts? What the hell is Gantz?

Takeya Ikuhara is an ordinary high school student going about his everyday routine. A year ago, a UFO carrying a group of beautiful alien women crash-landed on Earth, but Takeya has no interest in all the commotion surrounding them. These extraterrestrials, known as the DearS, have decided to make Earth their permanent home. What no one realizes is that the DearS are a slave species whose only purpose is to serve and please their masters. One day, Takeya spots a figure shivering behind some bushes. That figure is Ren, a DearS, and after Takeya saves her, she chooses him as her master. Takeya, unaware of the master-slave relationship that defines the DearS, tries to teach Ren how normal people live on Earth, though he constantly worries that she is an evil alien attempting to brainwash him. Ren, however, is unlike the other DearS—she is malfunctioning, and their leader is tracking her down. Meanwhile, Takeya begins to learn more about the DearS, and a legendary DearS bond known as the "Gift" starts to develop between the two of them.

In a post-apocalyptic Japan, the Great Kanto Desert stretches across a barren landscape of sand and ruins, where survival is a daily struggle. While most merely endure the harsh conditions, a few rise to legendary status through their exploits. One such figure is Sunabouzu, known as the Desert Punk—a masked handyman who accepts any job, no matter how dangerous or morally questionable. His ruthless and cunning methods make him a feared presence across the desert. Yet Junko Asagiri, called the "Vixen of the Desert," discovers that Sunabouzu has a notable weakness: an overwhelming attraction to well-endowed women. As they travel through the Kanto Desert, Sunabouzu meets a strange assortment of individuals, all engaging in violent and perverse behavior in a world already ruined by previous generations. Despite the chaos and moral decay, they appear to take no lessons from the mistakes of those who came before.

In a distant future on a planet that might once have been called "Earth," a war was fought among samurai who had mechanized their bodies. After this prolonged conflict, peace remained fragile. The villagers of Kanna now face the threat of starvation and abduction by the Nobuseri, menacing mechanized bandits. To protect themselves, they decide to seek out samurai for defense, despite the risks. Kirara, the village's water priestess, along with her younger sister Komachi and a grief-stricken villager named Rikichi, set out on a quest to find willing samurai, promising to pay them with rice from their scarce harvest. Through dangerous journeys and fortunate events, they manage to gather seven samurai, each with distinct skills and backgrounds, setting the stage for an epic confrontation against the bandits and their merchant controllers. Samurai 7 draws inspiration from Akira Kurosawa's renowned film "Seven Samurai" / "Shichinin no Samurai."

In the high-tech metropolis of LaRousse, famous for its elite Battle Tower, Ash arrives eager to engage in intense Pokémon battles. But his plans get derailed when he discovers his battle partner is Tooi, a young boy deeply scarred by a past run-in with Pokémon, making him afraid even of Pikachu. Things escalate when Deoxys appears and takes over the city, shutting down all its systems and holding the residents captive. The legendary Rayquaza steps in, intent on driving the intruder out of its domain. Caught in the middle of these mighty forces, Ash, Tooi, and their friends remain determined to face whatever lies ahead.

During the Cosmic Era 0071, a fight between two mobile suits in a war destroys a neutral country, killing Shinn Asuka's entire family. Furious at the Earth Naturals, Shinn vows revenge and advances through ZAFT's military, eventually piloting the advanced Impulse mobile suit. At the same time, Athrun Zala—a veteran of the previous war now helping diplomat Cagalli Yula Athha—gets caught up in a new struggle between Naturals and Coordinators, the latter being genetically enhanced humans scorned for their superior abilities. As tensions rise and more conflict threatens, Athrun acts as a mentor to the resentful Shinn, trying to steer the young pilot away from his vengeful path toward a more compassionate mindset before his thirst for retribution overwhelms him.

After waking up naked and without memories on a strange street, Retro and Pandy join forces for a life of chaotic, violent adventures. Their contrasting personalities—Retro's hyperactive energy and Pandy's laid-back attitude—make them perfect partners for causing mayhem. A mistake gets them arrested, and they are sent to Dead Leaves, a high-security prison on the Moon. There, they discover that the other inmates are clones produced through genetic experiments. With no other options, they lead a mass jailbreak, guiding the genetically modified prisoners on a thrilling and comedic escape from the lunar detention center.

During the steam-powered era of Victorian Britain, the Industrial Revolution drives the empire's expansion. James Ray Steam, a young inventor from a distinguished family of innovators, resides in Manchester, where he spends his days laboring in local factories and gathering parts for his creations. One day, he gets a mysterious parcel from his grandfather, who is working with Ray's father in the United States. The parcel holds an odd ball fitted with a valve. Soon after, agents from the O'Hara Foundation storm his home, aiming to confiscate the object. Panicked and bewildered, Ray flees to the home of his grandfather's associate, Robert Stephenson, with his pursuers close behind. As he uncovers the secrets and capabilities of the ball, it becomes clear that multiple factions within the British Empire are competing to gain control of it.

Since the conflict with the Space Monsters erupted, many generations have come and gone, and few recall its origins—documentation from that time is sparse. Despite the bleak outlook, humanity persists in their struggle, depending on the "Topless," a distinguished corps of space pilots with unique talents allowing them to wield the Buster Machines, humanity’s last line of defense. Nono, a young woman hailing from a distant Martian village, has been captivated by tales of the famed pilot "Nono-Riri." Yearning to break free from her routine existence, she is determined to emulate her idol. Naively oblivious to the impending peril, she is unwavering in pursuit of her ambition. Fate intervenes when Nono meets Lal'C Melk Mark, a solitary Topless pilot, and she resolves to follow Lal'C into the unknown, regardless of the risks involved.

In 2004 AD, 12-year-old Fuyuki Hinata dreams of chaos filling the skies with UFOs piloted by mysterious frog-like aliens. Meanwhile, Sergeant Keroro, assigned to lead an advance team for the Keronian invasion of Earth—known to them as Pekopon—starts his mission by sneaking into the Hinata household. After overpowering Fuyuki and his sister, Keroro intends to regroup with his team and return to their mothership to fix his crucial invasion device, the Kero Ball. But he finds that his unit has been abandoned due to an unexpected problem that forced the other Keronians to flee. Now marooned on Earth, Keroro must stay at the Hinata home with Fuyuki, the curious and wide-eyed boy; his athletic and hot-tempered sister Natsumi; and their hardworking and charming mother Aki. With no immediate way back to Keron, Keroro and his crew spend their days plotting schemes for world domination, only to be foiled by a series of unpredictable events. Despite these setbacks, living among humans gradually makes Keroro and his team see them as friends and allies, forging humorous and meaningful bonds that enrich their lives on Earth.

In a world devastated by endless conflict, the city of Olympus stands as an unlikely symbol of peace and order. This tranquility is largely upheld by the Bioroids, genetically engineered beings who lack natural reproduction and strong emotions. Deunan Knute, a seasoned warrior with extensive combat experience in the wastelands beyond Olympus, is contacted by Hitomi, an Olympus official, and recruited to join the city's security forces. Despite her initial doubts about such a peaceful place, Deunan's suspicions are validated when she uncovers a dangerous scheme aimed at destabilizing Olympus and threatening the Bioroids' survival.

In a near-future Japan where crime rates have skyrocketed, civilians are permitted to carry firearms for self-protection. To combat this wave of violence, the Recently Armed Police of Tokyo was established, dedicated to eliminating criminals through any means necessary. Kyohei Tachibana, a gifted culinary student, harbors aspirations of becoming a renowned pastry chef in France. His plans are derailed when he is approached by four young mercenaries—Jo, Meg, Sei, and Amy—who request his services as their cook. Faced with this challenging opportunity, Kyohei joins the group as they undertake perilous missions in the tumultuous city of Tokyo. As he becomes immersed in their underworld activities, Kyohei finds himself engaging in tasks far beyond cooking.

High school student Takeru Takemoto has a part-time job delivering items by motorcycle. While making a delivery, he spots a strange light zoom past him and ends up crashing into a forest. There, he discovers a beautiful girl emerging from a glowing cocoon, who introduces herself as "Hikari." Takeru feels very awkward due to Hikari being naked, but then a weird monster appears and immediately attacks them. Without fully understanding what is happening, both Takeru and Hikari unleash the powers of their alternate selves.

In a remote area of the Japanese archipelago, Tatsumiyajima serves as the primary hub for a group of islands. The inhabitants enjoy calm lives, with youth attending school free from worry. Yet this peace masks a deeper reality. Humanity's survival hangs in the balance, and Tatsumiyajima stands as the final barrier against a strange, unknowable threat. At the heart of this conflict lies the colossal mecha Fafner, a dragon-shaped guardian charged with protecting the last remnants of humanity.

For over five hundred years, sightings of enigmatic white-haired children have been reported across various times and locations in Europe. They always appear to be about eleven years old, yet they behave with a maturity beyond their apparent age, never age, and seem to possess supernatural power. Their goal is to find a specific girl, and the only clue they have is a picture featuring a crescent moon. Now, in the year 2012, an athletic boy named Tohma is about to become entangled in this centuries-old mystery.

In the year 2100, humanity has set up colonies on the Moon, where a groundbreaking energy research project is underway. Amami Kurau, whose father leads this project, accompanies him to the lab on her twelfth birthday to observe the ongoing experiments. A disaster occurs when she is struck by two bursts of light. After the accident, her father realizes that Kurau has changed, now containing two energy beings that grant her extraordinary powers.

In "Re: Cutie Honey," Honey Kisaragi devotes herself to avenging her father's murder at the hands of the mysterious Panther Claw organization. Her father's final message fuels her determination to protect others. Inspector Natsuko Aki, brimming with energy, strives to capture Panther Claw members and bring them to justice. However, the police force is no match for this criminal syndicate, leaving only Cutie Honey—Honey's hidden persona—to oppose them. Though Natsuko initially dismisses vigilantes like Honey, their bond deepens as the resolute detective begins to understand Honey's motives. As time goes on, Honey struggles with her growing thirst for revenge, while Natsuko wrestles with her desire to protect Honey despite her duty to uphold the law. For them to effectively confront the formidable Panther Claw, they must set aside their differences and join forces.

The Danger Service Agency (DSA) is composed of three members: Mikura, Kurokawa, and Harada. Mikura provides the physical brawn, Harada supplies the brains, and Kurokawa is a bitter ex-cop who likes to believe he is in charge. They accept any assignment that involves plenty of risk and, of course, payment. Crossing them is unwise if you want to live long enough to eat dinner. The most significant case they face may be uncovering why someone wants Kurokawa assassinated.

Mirai, an upgraded Kongou-class Aegis guided missile destroyer, ranks among the most advanced vessels in the Japanese Self Defense Force (SDF). Her crew, relatively inexperienced, is commanded by Captain Umezu Saburo with Executive Officer Kadomatsu Yosuke as second-in-command. During routine training exercises, Mirai is caught in a violent storm that temporarily disrupts their navigation systems. After recovering moments later, the crew is astonished to find themselves transported back in time to June 4, 1942—the Battle of Midway during World War II. They allow history to unfold naturally during this engagement, steering clear of direct involvement and pledging to remain hidden, altering the past as minimally as possible. However, when they encounter the gravely wounded Lieutenant Commander Kusaka Takumi, XO Kadomatsu's instinct to preserve life overrides caution, setting in motion far greater changes to history than he could ever foresee.

In a future where Mars is almost entirely covered by vast oceans, humanity lives on enormous floating city-ships that traverse these waters. Life is tough, with a struggling economy, scarce jobs, and high-priced, limited food supplies. Gram and his companions try to survive, but work opportunities keep shrinking. Amid this turmoil, some have turned to piracy to fight government corruption. One such pirate group is the infamous crew of the Ship of Aurora. The Earth authorities governing Mars have sent a new squad of military pilots to stop these pirates. Armed with their advanced mecha called Round Bucklers, their mission is to make the Martian seas safe for everyone. Unfortunately for Gram, he ends up in the wrong situation and finds himself fleeing alongside the most hunted pirates on Mars. To his surprise, he starts to grow fond of them.

A devastating conflict between humans and monsters took place during the 20th century. In its aftermath, the monsters secretly dominate the world, instilling fear while staying largely out of sight. A young boy named Bokka reflects on the past, wondering what became of the Meros Warriors who once bravely fought the demons. He soon encounters Kurofune and learns about the Meros' power and the I-bar machines they pilot into battle. Only these warriors can perceive the Melody of Oblivion—a phantom girl hidden away, awaiting rescue to become humanity's savior. During a clash between Kurofune and a demon, Bokka makes an astonishing discovery: he too can hear that melody, something beyond his wildest dreams. As he travels, Bokka encounters numerous monsters, their agents, friends, and companions, gradually uncovering the full extent of his newfound abilities. He must continue fighting evil, hoping to free Boukyaku no Senritsu and liberate a world that has forgotten its once beautiful melody.

As the conflict between ZAFT's Coordinators and Earth's Naturals draws to a close, the survivors start to rebuild their lives. Some find solace in the arms of those they love, while others isolate themselves, reflecting on their losses and the comrades they've lost forever. This epilogue to the saga of Kira Yamato and Athrun Zala sees the heroes coming to terms with their wartime actions and preparing for the new challenges that lie ahead.

In a world where rising sea levels have reshaped the planet, fifteen-year-old orphan Maia Mizuki has just finished middle school and hopes to join the elite Ocean Agency, a paramilitary force under global government control. The entrance is extremely competitive, accepting only the most intelligent and physically fit candidates, and Maia is determined to succeed. Yet her plans collapse when she fails the exam. Her situation quickly worsens as she loses her home, gets robbed, is kidnapped, and even shot. Rena and Shizuka, members of an unconventional private security group named Nereids—after the Greek sea nymphs—rescue her. With nowhere else to turn, Maia decides to join the Nereids, taking on various jobs from chasing criminals to finding lost pets, which frequently lead to unexpected results. Later, Gloria and Yu also become part of the team. The title's mention of "Daphne" points to a secondary plot that becomes more important halfway through the series and grows increasingly significant for Maia. "Brilliant Blue" describes the largely aquatic world, filled with vast oceans, scattered islands, and floating cities instead of traditional landmasses.

In the first short, Lowe Gear and his Junk Guild team make a stop at an auction for mobile suit parts on Earth, where Lowe buys a head from a modified BuCUE suit. When this head is attached to the arm of his Red Frame Astray, it functions as a dual beam saber. Lowe attempts to decrypt combat data stored in the head, but is soon attacked by, and enters combat with, several ZAFT suits, including a CGUE DEEP Arms. In the second short, Blue Frame pilot Gai Murakamo engages a GINN High Mobility Type and, with assistance from his fellow Serpent Tail mercenaries, manages to trap it. He then confronts the legendary Edward Harrelson, who pilots a Sword Calamity Gundam and has just finished destroying a fleet of ZAFT ships.

In Viewtiful Joe, Joe is a devoted movie fan with a signature red hairstyle who is struggling with his girlfriend Silvia. Feeling neglected, she wants to spend more time together, so Joe suggests they watch an iconic action film starring his hero, Captain Blue. But their innocent movie date takes a dark turn when Silvia is kidnapped by Jado, the leader of a villainous organization. Determined to save Silvia, Joe enters the bizarre dimension called Movieland. There, Captain Blue gives him a magical device known as the V-Watch, which transforms Joe into the superhero Viewtiful Joe. Armed with this new power, Joe sets out to rescue Silvia and stop Jado's plan for world conquest. From an ordinary Joe to a larger‑than‑life hero, his change is immense, but his determination to save Silvia and the world never wavers—and he does it all in the flashiest way possible.

In "Zoids Fuzors," R.D. works as a delivery boy for Mach Storm, a company recognized for its logistics services and involvement in Zoid battles. His job is part of a broader quest to find the legendary Alpha Zoid, driven by his strong belief in his father's stories. When R.D. first competes in the Coliseum, he faces opponents who can combine their Zoids. It then becomes clear that he has access to a Zoid capable of merging with his Liger Zero. This discovery sets R.D. on a path to uncover the secrets of the Alpha Zoid.

Three television movies compiled from the Mobile Suit Gundam Seed series. 1. The Empty Battlefield (Kokuu no Senjou) 2. The Far-Away Dawn (Harukanaru Akatsuki) 3. The Rumbling Sky (Meidou no Sora) The story is set in CE 70. The "Bloody Valentine" tragedy has escalated the conflict between the Naturals of the Earth Alliance and the genetically enhanced Coordinators of PLANT to a new level. ZAFT, PLANT's military force, holds a significant edge thanks to their mobile suits, which the Earth Alliance's mobile armors are powerless to counter. Kira Yamato, a Coordinator residing in the neutral colony Heliopolis, happens upon the EA's secret project—a set of powerful mobile suits he dubs Gundam—during a surprise ZAFT attack. Forced to battle his own kind in order to protect his Natural friends aboard the EA battleship Archangel, Kira must decide whether to keep fighting or leave the Archangel defenseless against the four other Gundam that ZAFT has stolen.

Hi no Tori is a series of interconnected stories centered around the legendary Phoenix. Its blood is said to grant eternal life to anyone who consumes it, driving many to seek its death. However, the Phoenix always rises again from its own ashes. The tales span both the distant future and the ancient past, where humans continue to conflict with one another, and all fear the inevitability of death. Yet, each story imparts a fundamental truth: life marks the start of an endless, eternal cycle.

In the year 2023 AD, Tokyo's society undergoes transformations due to globalization and the expansion of trade, which also cause the criminal underworld to evolve. Criminals operate more covertly, their organizations grow larger, and public safety steadily deteriorates. Taking the situation seriously, the government decides to implement a groundbreaking system. To deal with these exceptional criminals, an extralegal police force is established. This special crime-fighting unit, known as Warriors, is composed of a select group of elite members.

A comet blazes across the sky, casting light upon the world beneath. At that moment, a massive viral power breaches the real world, devastating everything in its path. Netto and Enzan activate cross fusion to combat the threat, but are unexpectedly teleported to a strange location. There, they confront Duo, the one responsible for the attack.

During their final year of high school, Hiroyuki and Akari, together with their close circle of friends, have matured in both body and spirit. Yet one familiar presence is conspicuously absent: the realistic android Multi. To everyone's astonishment, Multi unexpectedly reappears on the school grounds, but the android is not the same Multi they once knew.

The story picks up immediately after the shocking finale of Godannar, with Anna stunned to witness Mira at the controls of the Neo Okusaer.

After Gravion's decisive final assault, the Zeravire threat seemed to recede for a time. Yet with their unforeseen reappearance, Earth Gult and its ultimate weapon, the super robot Gravion, are called back into action to protect the planet. At the same time, the EFA is developing its own answer to the Zeravire danger—the Grand Trooper. As they struggle to repel the Zeravire, the people of Earth Gult and the EFA alike must work to secure their future, come to terms with their pasts, and uncover the truth behind the Zeravire.

While playing beside a river one day, Nobita spots a stray dog drowning in the water. Taking pity on it, he smuggles it home by concealing it in a "kennel on the wall," gives it the name Ichi—derived from "One," which resembles "wan," the Japanese onomatopoeia for a dog's bark—and secretly feeds the dog while playing with it using his Kendama. Not long afterward, he takes in a stray cat called Zubu, named for the Japanese word for "wet" because he found it during a rainstorm, along with many other stray cats and dogs. With so many animals in his care, Nobita and his friends decide to send them 300 million years back in time, to an era with no other living creatures. After using the Ray of Evolution to enable the animals to work a food-making machine, they set off, promising to return to the present. The next day from their perspective, however, when they go to visit the animals, a time-space anomaly causes them to crash-land 1,000 years before their intended destination. To their surprise, the dogs and cats have evolved enough to build a civilization comparable to that of the Future Society. With the time machine broken, they search for someone who can repair it so they can resume their journey through time, but they soon learn of a far greater problem: a cluster of asteroids is on course to collide with Earth. Will Nobita finally keep his promise and reunite with Ichi? And what about Hachi, a dog who bears a striking resemblance to Ichi? The 300-million-year spacetime adventure begins.

Koto accidentally causes the Sun Goddess Amaterasu to become trapped in a different world, leaving neither of them a way back. While exploring this unfamiliar realm, Koto meets priestesses who are battling the darkness that afflicts their land. She learns that Black Towers erected across the region are keeping Amaterasu imprisoned, with each tower guarded by dangerous creatures. Koto's mission involves allying with these priestesses to defeat the monsters and free Amaterasu, thereby restoring harmony to the world.

Determined to confess his feelings to the seemingly untouchable Serizawa Kaho during summer break, Makimura Koutarou has his plans disrupted on the eve of his confession by a mysterious girl. This chance meeting catapults him into the future, where he discovers a devastating truth: Kaho-chan is not only his girlfriend but has also perished in a tragic accident. Driven by this revelation, Koutarou returns to his own timeline with a singular mission to alter the future and save the girl he loves.

With Chitose Karasuma becoming the newest member of the Galaxy Angel team, the Angel Troupe continues its ongoing mission to locate The Lost Technology, facing various adventures and obstacles along the way.

Third-year high school student Naoki Kuzumi has been living with his aunt, uncle, and cousin Matsuri ever since he lost his parents in a tragic accident five years ago. He considers his life ordinary, aside from having no memories of his earliest childhood. One sunny day, as he is nodding off on a park bench, a strange girl with red hair named Mikoto suddenly falls onto him from above. Despite being strangers, she claims that he is her younger brother. It turns out that Naoki's time period is a safe haven for people from the future, where a widespread incurable disease is rampant. After discovering that her brother Yuusuke was sent to this safer era, Mikoto set out to find him.

Kid Muscle, whose real name is Mantaro, reluctantly enters the Chojin Crown tournament. He encounters many obstacles designed to knock him out but succeeds in overcoming them and earns his spot in the contest.

Through the long-range warp known as the "Exodus Project," Worns, Ryer, and the other crew members of "Watchers Nest" manage to escape from Earth. Misaki, who was participating in the final battle against "Ghoul" at that time, is not present there, and before her eyes, the Earth changes and becomes sealed within a time barrier. Ryer and the others search for a way out of this spacetime maze, but the Earth transforms into various forms. Countless "Nows" emerge due to differing time axes. And Misaki, who should have vanished because of the Exodus Project incident, appears even more so. Before Ryer and the others, different versions of Misaki manifest: the Misaki from training school, the Misaki from her childhood days. Are these reflections caused by the conflicts that exist within Misaki? She awakens a second time, and when she finds the answer, that history is now leading in a completely different direction. Will Misaki, Ryer, and the others be able to discover a truly happy ending?!

In this short OVA, the reason for the series being titled "Flame of Recca" is revealed. The events that occur in this OVA are taken from the final volume, volume 33, of the Flame of Recca tankoubon.

In a cosmos ruled by an enigmatic figure called the Queen, life flourishes across multiple worlds due to the elemental abilities of her nine Guardians. When the Queen looks for a successor, she selects two candidates, Angelique Limoges and Rosalia de Catargena, and gives them a challenge: to use the Guardians' powers to develop life on a barren planet. Angelique, however, starts at a disadvantage relative to her rival and must strive to build strong bonds with the Guardians to have a chance at winning the contest.

Kimi ga Nozomu Eien parodying the Gundam series in two minutes.

In post-World War II Japan, Professor Shikishima has transformed Shikishima Industries into a leading technology company focused on robot development. But concealed within their achievements is a shadowy wartime secret—one that claimed the life of Professor Kaneda, Shikishima's former mentor. Now Kaneda's son, Shoutarou, stands ready to uncover the truth, and it will alter his life forever.

Ten years have passed since the decisive battle against Unicron. Many Decepticons who once fought that war have now allied with the Autobots to mine Energon, an alternative power source. However, a fresh threat has emerged in the form of Alpha Q, who schemes to steal the Energon from the Autobots with the aid of Scorponok and the Terrorcons. This new evil force seeks to resurrect both Megatron and Unicron, aiming to reignite the flames of their ancient conflict.

The Tachikomatic Days shorts initially debuted on a fan disc compilation. These mini-episodes were later brought together and released in a Blu-ray box set that contained all of the Tachikoma segments.

Maetel left behind her mother and her home world, the frozen and doomed La Metal, where survival demands becoming a cyborg. When she is called back, her choices seem limited: follow her mother's example—and with it a robotic mind and the hatred of all humans—or flee and join the human struggle against the machines. Yet she is not without allies and protectors. If she can embrace the friendship of metallic beings who long for peace, and stand against those who believe that being made of flesh and blood is enough to define humanity, she may still find a way to forge her own destiny.

After returning triumphantly to Earth aboard the upgraded Stratos 4, the four main characters are paid a visit by Comet Blasters members Chizuru Kubo and Annette Kerry, who deliver a shocking video. Meanwhile, a major emergency unfolds at Orbital Station 7. This two-episode OVA is set between the first and second seasons.

**Ryuusei Sentai Musume** One day, seven shooting stars came crashing down to the ground, each tinted with one of seven colors and each concealing a dreadful force. Whoever laid hands on these stars would become a monster born from their own hidden wants, their bodies twisted into nightmare forms. Doctors Mishima and Kishida quietly got their hands on the red, green, and blue stars and subjected them to intensive study. Through painstaking research and work, they eventually designed a particular helm that could suppress and control star's power. The invention was dubbed "Musumeto", a headgear as huge as a motorcycle helmet. Once buckled on, the helmet magically rewired a person's physiology, granting them the world's strongest physique. Moreover, could read every neuron pulse, detonating their inherent abilities and latent quotient without bound. In order to test the Musumet, keep global peace, and defend against the catastrophes the remaining four shooting stars had to bring, the two scientists chartered a covert task force "MUTE" (MET). But a scientist did not live to fulfill his dream. The survivors: their children, Aoi, Midori, and Beni; the two girls had taken their since gone determined took the tide to carry out the final command of their father and were resolved to become Musumet themselves. No matter the change into Musumet; the ensemble never changed, save for masks, gloves, and boots. They had to go to the scene in person every day, sometimes in their sailor uniforms, sometimes in the track uniforms, sometimes their swimsuit, at times even if that meant stripping but they had to accomplish the mission, and they did, beyond doubt. Meanwhile, however, they were immature enough to think of seeing one love or a pretty paradise about her. The important question: Can they keep peace in the world and fulfill a love life?

Following Ichiro Ogami's leave at the conclusion of Sakura Taisen 3, the Paris Flower Defense Force deliberates over the appointment of a new captain. At the same time, an ancient threat reemerges.

In a distant future, the fusion of magic and technology reshaped human civilization. The Moon became the site of the "Magic Town Sorcerium," where leading specialists in both domains collaborated to generate vast prosperity through constant innovation. But this success sparked conflicts, culminating in the catastrophic "Big Magic War" between Earth and the Moon, which brought an end to a once-prosperous age. A few survivors began the task of rebuilding society. However, the use of forbidden weapons during the war—such as DNA-attackers and -changers—left permanent damage. Humanity, having lost much of its former magical and technological capability, now struggles against constant threats from monstrous creatures and other hazards. Filled with fear, people long for an end to the turmoil. Yet a power called "Heaven" has stepped in, dispatching "Angels"—girls granted extraordinary powers—to various points in history in order to restore order. This exciting story follows these warriors as they shield humanity from approaching dangers. Still, even with their aid, the persistent shadow of darkness remains. Lasty Farson, known as Angel Rabbie, is our clumsy and never-satisfied heroine. On her first mission, she arrives late but immediately dives into action upon sensing trouble. Sent from the station down to the planet, she helps a village repel a female bandit and her gang, who are stealing food and valuables. At the same time, she uncovers hints that her missing comrade, Lukia Shawl—presumed dead after her long absence—might be involved in the situation or following her own agenda.

In this ten-minute short film from the fictional "Houchiku Movie Corporation," after the dark castles are destroyed and their previous enemy is defeated, Scarlett departs from the team to follow her own path. Koto remains with her companions but anticipates reuniting with Scarlett. A powerful new opponent appears, greater than any they have encountered before, and stopping him is essential. To have any chance against this threat, the group must combine their strengths and fight as one.

A highly intelligent, somewhat unhinged, and wildly eccentric scientist spends his days laboring in his laboratory, constructing robots designed for various tasks. One robot can grant three wishes, another assists with diary writing, and yet another deliberately misbehaves to prevent its owner from growing bored. Each robot is created for a singular function and is incapable of performing tasks beyond its designated role. Fortunately for humanity, these robots often prove to be far more useful than they initially seem—though not always.

Pan Taron and his colossal robot Panda-Z repeatedly find themselves in troublesome situations while opposing the nefarious Skull Panda and his Warunimal forces.

In a future era, humanity faces attacks from creatures known as the Bug-chine, which first emerged a few years earlier. Conventional human weapons are powerless against them, yet there is still hope. The AMDrivers are the ones destined to rescue the planet. These soldiers wield cutting-edge "AM Technology" and, with their overwhelming strength, will defeat the Bug-chine one by one, rising as heroes while winning the adoration of their fans.