1997 Anime

When a demon-possessed boar assaults his Emishi village, young prince Ashitaka rises to protect his people. The dying beast inflicts a curse upon Ashitaka's arm, bestowing him with tremendous power while gradually consuming his life. Heeding the counsel of his village elders, Ashitaka journeys west to find a cure, eventually reaching Tatara, the Iron Town. There, he finds himself entangled in a fierce struggle: Lady Eboshi, Tatara's leader, relentlessly clears the forest to expand her ironworks, whereas Princess San and the forest's sacred spirits wage war against human encroachment. As the conflict between nature and civilization intensifies, Ashitaka strives to forge a connection between these opposing sides while battling the curse that festers within him. Princess Mononoke explores the dynamic between technology and nature, emphasizing the harmony attainable through mutual understanding.

Following the loss of a close friend, Shinji Ikari descends into emotional paralysis, rendering him unable to pilot Evangelion Unit-01. Consequently, his father, Gendou Ikari of NERV, frantically maneuvers to outwit the clandestine organization SEELE, as both factions pursue their own apocalyptic objectives. SEELE intends to merge human souls into an Evangelion unit to forge a divine being, whereas Gendou schemes to revert humanity to a primal state so he can reunite with his late wife, Yui. SEELE initiates a military assault on NERV headquarters, resulting in the deaths of numerous NERV personnel. Asuka Langley Sohryu takes the controls of Evangelion Unit-02 to battle SEELE's overwhelming forces. Amidst erupting chaos and societal collapse, Captain Misato Katsuragi searches for Shinji, who remains concealed within NERV, holding the fate of the world in their hands.

Doomed to earn the moniker of the Black Swordsman, Guts journeys across many lands as a mercenary, recognized by his colossal greatsword. He accepts the most profitable contracts without committing to any single group until he encounters the Band of the Falcon. Following a mission, Guts is ambushed and defeats several members of the band. Griffith, the band's leader, finds Guts intriguing and challenges him to a duel. While the other members cannot match Guts, Griffith overwhelms him with a single strike. Left incapacitated, Guts recovers at the Band of the Falcon's camp. Upon waking two days later, he confronts Griffith once more, agreeing to a duel where the loser must join the band. Weakened by his injuries, Guts loses and is subsequently recruited by Griffith. Over the next three years, Guts rises to become one of the band's top commanders. His prowess in battle is unmatched save for Griffith, as he faces numerous enemies alone. The combination of Guts' formidable strength and Griffith's strategic leadership leads the Band of the Falcon to victory after victory. However, an ominous force looms, poised to alter Guts' existence forever.

Pokémon are extraordinary creatures possessing diverse abilities and appearances, with many individuals known as Pokémon trainers striving to capture and train them, often for competitive battles. A young boy named Satoshi has long dreamed of becoming a Pokémon trainer and achieving the title of "Pokémon Master." On his tenth birthday, Satoshi finally gets the chance to pursue this goal. However, all three starter Pokémon have already been taken, leaving him with Pikachu, an Electric-type Pokémon known for being stubborn and uncooperative. This unexpected encounter sets the stage for an unforgettable adventure and the formation of a deep bond between Satoshi and Pikachu. Setting out on a journey to become the best, Satoshi and Pikachu travel through vast and scenic regions alongside their companions Kasumi, a Water-type Pokémon specialist, and Takeshi, who excels with Rock-type Pokémon. However, they constantly face threats from the notorious Team Rocket, a group that uses elaborate schemes to steal powerful Pokémon. Satoshi and his friends must stop these plans while also collecting the eight Gym Badges necessary to compete in the Pokémon League and ultimately earn the esteemed title of Pokémon Master.

In 2015, over a decade has passed since the devastating Second Impact nearly brought human civilization to its end. In the aftermath, a small group uncovers the presence of the Angels—massive, hostile beings determined to trigger the Third Impact and finish off the remnants of humanity. Shinji Ikari, a young boy, is summoned to Tokyo-3 by his father, Gendou Ikari, to join the fight against these Angels. His connection with Gendou has been tense since his mother's death, and Shinji hopes to repair their damaged relationship. But when he arrives, he discovers he was called to pilot Evangelion Unit-01, a giant machine built to confront the Angels. As he battles one Angel after another, Shinji gets pulled into a scheme that could determine the fate of all mankind.

Long ago, a young princess was left heartbroken after losing her parents. In her grief, a traveling prince visited her, offering solace. He dried her tears, gave her a ring adorned with a rose, and promised to meet her again. This encounter deeply influenced the princess, Utena Tenjou, motivating her to aspire to become a prince. Utena later attends Ootori Academy, where she spots the same rose symbol on her cherished ring. Following the fragrance of roses, she encounters Anthy Himemiya tending to them, alongside Student Council President Touga Kiryuu and Vice President Kyouichi Saionji, who seem to be in dispute over Anthy. Although Utena pays little attention initially, the Student Council convenes shortly afterward to address an important issue. A miscommunication leads Utena to join the ranks of the Duelists, individuals who bear rings like hers. The Duelists engage in battles for control over the Rose Bride, Anthy Himemiya, who is believed to possess significant power. Driven by her desire to prove herself as a genuine prince and angered by Anthy’s mistreatment and objectification, Utena decides to challenge the Duelists and rescue her from her unfortunate situation.

Years after the conclusion of Dragon Ball GT, this special picks up with Son Goku's granddaughter Pan, now elderly, and introduces a new generation of Super Saiyajins—the great-great-grandsons of Goku and Vegeta. A century after DBGT's end, Earth's heroes have all passed away, with the sole exception of Pan, Goku's granddaughter. Pan has a grandson named Goku Jr., but he lacks the courage of his great-great-grandfather. When Pan suffers a heart attack, Goku Jr. thinks he might save her using the power of the four-star Dragon Ball. Together with the school bully, he sets out to find the ball—and in the process, unlocks his hidden bravery and strength.

In "Case Closed Movie 01: The Time Bombed Skyscraper," Conan Edogawa is put in a difficult position when Ran Mouri requests that Shinichi Kudou accompany her to a movie. Conan struggles to come up with a believable excuse to decline. But on the day of their planned outing, a critical situation unfolds: a large quantity of plastic explosives has been stolen, and the thief directly challenges Shinichi to locate and defuse the bombs planted throughout the city. With time rapidly diminishing, Conan is forced into a frantic race to prevent the city's destruction while simultaneously uncovering the criminal's identity and grasping the motive behind the threat aimed at Shinichi.

Despite the common belief that ninjas no longer exist, Rekka Hanabishi firmly believes otherwise. Though his family runs a fireworks business, Rekka considers himself a contemporary ninja. His bold claims often lead to conflicts, especially since he openly states he will serve whoever defeats him in battle. Everything shifts when he meets Yanagi Sakoshita, a gentle girl with the power to heal any wound. This encounter sets off a chain of events that unveils a shocking reality: Rekka is actually the last living member of a renowned ninja clan that was obliterated centuries ago. Not only is he a genuine ninja, but he also has the unique ability to control fire. What does this revelation mean for his future? And who are the enigmatic individuals chasing after Rekka and Yanagi? Find out in Rekka no Honoo!

A magical barrier created by demons has kept its inhabitants isolated from the outside world for nearly a thousand years. With the barrier now destroyed, various kingdoms are eager to explore these previously inaccessible regions. To assist in this effort, they form a peace delegation to make contact with the people in this newly opened territory. Meanwhile, the young sorceress Lina Inverse is approached by a mysterious individual named Filia ul Copt. When they meet, Filia expresses her desire to hire Lina and her crew for a mission to the outside world, citing their legendary past accomplishments. However, she first insists on witnessing their abilities by challenging them to defeat a dragon in the city center. After proving themselves, Lina and her group set out on an expedition into the unexplored lands, encountering many adventures and confronting a disturbing prophecy along the way.

Years have passed since the conflict with the Tokugawa Shogunate came to a close. Yet not everyone is satisfied with how things turned out. Shigure Takimi watched his loved ones and comrades fall in the name of liberty and progress. Now, along with a group of desperate rebels, he vows to exact one final revenge. Standing in his path is just one man: Kenshin Himura. But when Shigure learns that Kenshin was once the Hitokiri Battousai, his mission turns into a deeply personal grudge.

In the After Colony 196 era, one year following the end of the interstellar civil war, Earth and its colonies strive to uphold a fragile peace. The Gundam pilots—Duo Maxwell, Heero Yuy, Trowa Barton, and Quatre Raberba Winner—choose to discard their powerful mobile suits by sending them into the sun, believing their mission is complete. Yet this calm is disrupted when Mariemaia Khushrenada, the sole offspring of the late tyrant Treize, emerges and abducts diplomat Relena Peacecraft. Mariemaia unveils "Operation Meteor," a bold scheme to fulfill her father's ambition for global dominance. With aid from former antagonist Zechs Marquise and his mobile suit Tallgeese, the Gundam pilots must retrieve their suits for a final clash against the Khushrenada forces, including confronting their former ally Wufei Chang, who has sided with Mariemaia's goals.

Evil Shinma—shape-shifting monsters and vampires—roam the Earth, seeking to spread their darkness among humanity. Miyu, a royal princess from the realm of darkness, is the Chosen One, the sole being fated to banish these Evil Shinma from the world. She possesses the power to grant humans eternal happiness, yet remains trapped between two worlds, doomed to perpetual solitude and inner turmoil. Her only companion is Larva, once an evil Shinma himself, now her loyal guardian. Together, they traverse a dark odyssey through the frailty of the human heart and the sorrowful loss of innocence. Cut off from humanity by the burden of knowing what she truly is, Miyu endures an endless quest as both hunter and hunted, forever standing at the edge of darkness.

After a devastating earthquake caused Tokyo and many parts of the world to sink beneath the sea, Aika works as a salvager, recovering artifacts from the flooded remains. Her normal life changes when she takes on a risky assignment to find and recover the enigmatic Lagu, learning that multiple groups are chasing after the same objective.

In "Tenchi in Tokyo," Tenchi Masaki begins a new chapter by moving to Tokyo for school, leaving his female friends feeling downhearted about his departure. Despite their worry, Tenchi soon finds comfort in Sakuya Kumashiro, a kind-hearted person who helps him adjust to his new surroundings. Their connection grows quickly, though Sakuya's romantic feelings for Tenchi come as a surprise to both of them, stirring emotions not only in Tenchi but also among his friends back home. Determined to win Tenchi's heart, these girls promptly travel to Tokyo to compete for his affection. Amid this rivalry, Tenchi must navigate the complexities of his relationships while dealing with mysterious events that gradually distance him from those close to him.

Hajime Kindaichi seems like an ordinary high schooler with his untidy appearance and relaxed attitude, but this is misleading. As the grandson of Japan's legendary detective, he has exceptional detective abilities. With his close friend Miyuki Nanase and the unconventional Inspector Isamu Kenmochi, he goes to isolated islands, creepy villages, dark waters, and other dangerous locations. His goal is to solve the most cunning, terrifying, and haunting mysteries the world has ever seen.

Nello Daas, a gifted young artist living in a village near Antwerp, Belgium, supports himself by delivering milk to the city market alongside his ailing grandfather. His only true friend is Alois Cogez, whose father, their landlord, considers Nello a bad influence and beneath Alois's social standing. To prevent their friendship from continuing, Alois's father sends her to a boarding school in Antwerp. During his regular trips to the market, Nello learns about an art competition focused on the Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens, whom he greatly admires. The competition offers a monetary prize and a chance to enroll in an art school in Antwerp, where Alois is now studying. Motivated by this opportunity, Nello begins working on his entry, but a series of unfortunate events threatens his dreams. Throughout his hardships, Nello's steadfast companion is Patrasche, the dog he rescued from a cruel fate. Patrasche supports Nello through every challenge. "Flanders no Inu" captures the timeless story of the pure-hearted bond between a young boy and his loyal dog as they face life's trials together.

In 2005, alien monsters called the Zonders emerge from beneath the Earth and attack Tokyo. The only defense against them is the secret organization known as the Gutsy Geoid Guard, or 3G, along with their ultimate weapon: the giant mecha GaoGaiGar. Its pilot, Guy Shishio, was an astronaut who barely survived death two years earlier when the Zonders first struck. His rescue came from a mysterious robotic lion named Galeon, which pulled him from his burning spacecraft. Guy's father, Leo, used Galeon's technology to turn his critically wounded son into a cyborg, hoping he could fight the aliens when they returned. With Galeon now serving as its core, GaoGaiGar battles to protect the planet. Assisting Guy are a squad of transforming robots and a young boy named Mamoru, who has the ability to purify the Zonders' cores and seems to share a mysterious connection with the elusive Galeon.

The creatures of darkness emerge to claim the night! A vampire bides his time upon his throne, awaiting the return of his full strength. A succubus princess roams the human realm, craving adventure among ordinary mortals. An undead rock star commands the stage, while hooded figures bearing holy emblems watch from the crowd. Though their forms and origins differ, they share one bond: they are Darkstalkers—legendary beings once dismissed as mere myth, now proven terrifyingly real! In this era, the human world and the demon realm are gradually fusing together, and the Darkstalkers have emerged to stake their claim. Yet as the battles intensify, an extraterrestrial threat is making its way back to Earth.

Laia Einburg longs to end the bitter conflict between her father Galia, a master golem creator, and her driven brother Huey, who have been at odds for years. But her hopes are crushed when Lina Inverse and Naga the Serpent appear to rescue her from a rampaging golem.

After being reborn as Taka Sukunami in the real world, Tamahome reunites with Miaka Yuuki, and their romantic relationship rekindles. But their happiness is cut short when a resentful transfer student, Ren Shigyou, appears and incites others to oppose them. During a confrontation orchestrated by Shigyou's followers, Miaka and Taka fall from the school rooftop into a mysterious red light, which carries them back to the Universe of the Four Gods. There, they discover that a malevolent demon is responsible for the recent upheavals. Furthermore, Taka learns that unless he retrieves memories hidden inside seven jewels, he will cease to exist. Teaming up with their former companions, Miaka and Taka set out on a desperate mission to collect the gems before their time runs out.

Set in 19th-century China under the Qing Dynasty, this story unfolds during a time when the Emperor's power had waned and the nation teetered on the brink of upheaval. It takes place in a fictional period known as "The Era of the Cooking Wars," when master chefs of diverse culinary schools pushed their skills to the limit, all vying for the title of the finest cook in all of China. In this world, the culinary arts are taken deadly seriously: offending a high-ranking chef or treating cooking with disrespect can land someone in prison, while pretending to be a top-tier chef is considered an act of authority usurpation. Chefs battle one another for honor, influence, and even political power—but the stakes are just as high as the rewards, and failure can cost them everything. China is divided into four great regions: Beijing, Szechuan, Shanghai, and Guangdong. The story opens in Szechuan, the homeland of Mao, a young prodigy whose mother, Pai—known throughout the land as the "Fairy of Cuisine"—has just passed away. In the wake of her death, Mao rises to become a Super Chef, aiming to claim the position of Master Chef at his mother's restaurant. Yet before he takes over her kitchen, he sets out on a journey across China, eager to master the many diverse styles of cooking and to one day become a legendary chef in his own right, just like his mother. Along the way, he crosses paths with loyal friends and formidable rivals, all eager to test their skills against him in the culinary arena.

Penguin Village is a place where humans coexist with talking animals and animate objects. There, Senbei Norimaki, an inventor with big dreams, works to create the ideal robot girl. The result is Arale, who possesses incredible strength but is nearsighted and lacks common sense, making her far from perfect. Despite her good intentions, her actions frequently cause mayhem throughout the charming village.

The Earth lies in darkness and desolation. Despite the valiant efforts of the film's heroine, Hikaru, the malevolent castle of Cephiro has consumed the world, now standing at the heart of a lifeless Tokyo. Just as the ice-witch Alcyone prepares to exact her revenge on Hikaru, she is saved by Lantis, a young man who traps her within a magical maze. There, Hikaru must prove her strength while her friends are pursued by Cephiro's warlocks. Escaping through the silent city, Umi and Fuu must locate the slumbering Mashin, godlike beings destined to fuse with them and create giant warriors of terrifying destructive power. Yet the Magic Knights are terrified, untrained, and isolated... can even the Mashin be enough to rescue them from the evil deeds of Cephiro? Note: In 1998, Toshihiro Hirano released a Director's cut titled "Special Edition - The Wings of Hope," which compiled the three episodes into a two-hour film featuring new scenes and altered dialogue.

A Keio University (one of the top three colleges in Japan) exam candidate, Touma Inaba, is interrupted when a cute young girl, Urara Kasuga, arrives at his hotel room door. She later turns out to be his cousin who he barely remembers from his childhood. Urara, who had felt something special for him (an other-than-cousinly-love), invites Touma to live with her since he has no place to stay other than the hotel room. Before taking the test, Touma meets Meiko Yotsuba, a beautiful, sophisticated woman also trying to get into Keio. Meiko gets into Keio but Touma does not, due to a cold Urara had given him shortly before. Although he did not make it, he pretends he does to earn the respect of Meiko. Touma is caught up in a love triangle with Urara and Meiko, while struggling to keep Meiko believing he's really a Keio student and still be there for Urara at the same time.

In the world of Photon Earth, a kind-hearted young man with incredible physical strength bears the word "Baka" (meaning "idiot" in Japanese) carved into his forehead, likely done by his playful companion Aun Freya. His life grows more complicated when he becomes engaged to Keyne Acqua, a beautiful runaway pilot, after he marks her forehead with the same word. His troubles escalate as he must shield both Aun and Keyne from Papacharino, a malicious figure seeking to steal the secrets of "Aho" (another term for idiot) energy hidden within Keyne's grandfather's spaceship.

In "Tenchi the Movie 2: Daughter of Darkness," Tenchi Masaki is startled when a young woman approaches him, calls him "Daddy," and claims to be his daughter. Believing she has mistaken him for someone else, he brings her home, unaware that this decision will trigger further upheaval. The girl, Mayuka Masaki, insists she is truly Tenchi's daughter, creating additional turmoil among the household. The other residents are skeptical of Mayuka's assertion, suspecting she may be manipulating Tenchi. Yet, DNA tests confirm Tenchi as her father, leading Washuu to conclude that Mayuka originates from the future, born as a result of a recent temporal disturbance. Despite this confirmation, not everyone is welcoming; Ryouko Hakubi senses a dark presence lurking beneath Mayuka's friendly demeanor.

The CLAMP School, offering a seamless education from kindergarten through postgraduate studies, was established by the Imonoyama family, the most powerful business conglomerate in Japan. Entirely financed by its own vast resources, the institution was designed as a sanctuary for the young men and women destined to shape the future. Admission is open to any gifted student, regardless of family background or financial means, and the school boasts a remarkable number of exceptionally talented pupils. It is also well-known for hosting an unusually high proportion of party enthusiasts. Even the brilliant minds of CLAMP School cannot keep the campus free of crime and enigmas. Or can they? Follow Nokoru, Suoh, and Akira, the young detectives who crack every case, as they save the day—and even the occasional damsel in distress!

After Junpei's second attempt to bring everyone back to Japan ends in failure, the group presses on with their quest to collect runes by extracting them from Elven women. Celsia is once again afflicted with a curse that transforms her into an animal.

Bolt Crank works as an "explorer"—a mercenary who takes only assignments that align with his personal ethics. Even so, figures like him rarely earn trust, and employment—both securing it and carrying it out—is dangerous. Yet, though Bolt claims this is the only job he's good at, he's also the finest explorer around. Additionally, he possesses a peculiar ability: he can consume anything whatsoever, and later reproduce it completely intact and functional. As a quiet, enigmatic man of few words, it's difficult to understand someone capable of such strangeness, whose sole skill involves accepting risky jobs for payment, and who, despite everything, merely wishes to be ordinary. In a mysterious world of advanced technology and bizarre science, some things appear never to change.

In a world where humans and monsters coexist, Sasahara Natsuki works as a struggling bounty hunter. Her missions frequently involve resolving disputes where monsters have violated human rights, which are protected due to the significant power gap between the two groups. As a half-human, half-cat-beast hybrid, Natsuki is caught between these worlds, striving to understand and respect both cultures while enforcing the law. She is aided by her companions: Batanen, a werewolf secretly in love with her; Tommy, another werewolf; and Sakura, a Kyubi fox demon who seeks to devour Natsuki to complete her nine tails and achieve her full magical potential.

The episode is similar to the first special's "Himura Kenshin's Greatest Hits" as it methodically presents every move of the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu and describes how each one functions.

In "Saber Marionette J Again," the android marionettes Lime, Cherry, and Bloodberry, who look like girls, rejoin Otaru. The partially reformed marionettes from Faust—Tiger, Luchs, and Panther—come to stay with Otaru and his group to better understand human feelings. A new marionette named Marine appears with a mysterious power. All these marionettes have a special maiden circuit that lets them feel emotions.

In "I Dream of Mimi," Akira Takaoka—the sole member of the Electric Brain Study Society who doesn't own a computer—is thrilled when an electronics store advertises a sale on a PC9821 for ninety-eight thousand yen, limited to the first five customers. But when he arrives, the PCs are already sold out. A mysterious stranger then approaches him in a back alley with the identical offer. Akira agrees, only to discover that the computer he gets is a PC2198 rather than a 9821. This PC2198, called Mimi, is an advanced bio-computer that requires a constant supply of sperm to operate. Now Mimi must protect Akira from the sinister Apple Nacintosh sisters, who aim to dominate Japan's PC market. Can the embarrassed Akira provide Mimi with the necessary sperm to win their conflict?

On her sixteenth birthday, Honey Kisaragi goes to meet her father, only to find him wounded and being chased by attackers. A gang and a monster soon confront them, but Detective Seiji Hayama intervenes. Despite his efforts, the monster manages to kidnap her father, leaving Honey heartbroken. Returning home, she discovers her house has been demolished. A mysterious and attractive stranger then appears, giving her a device that allows her to transform into various forms to battle the monsters responsible for her father's abduction. Honey uses this power to combat Panther Zora, the mastermind behind these malicious acts.

In the far-off future of Cahmpon city, a scientist creates an artificial entity called Noiseman, capable of converting music into crystals and thus silencing the airwaves. A group of biker street children forms a gang to rise up against this oppressive power.

Eternal Family is a globally famous reality show featuring five social misfits living together with a professional actor. The participants—including individuals with odd behaviors, questionable pasts, or those who were abandoned as children—were given false memories to make them believe they are a real family. Despite these altered memories, the traits that caused them to be outcasts from society remain, leading to intense conflict in their shared life. After an incident causes the facility holding them to break down, the group escapes into the outside world. Now that they have experienced life beyond captivity, returning to their previous situations may no longer be possible.

A young schoolgirl meets a strange dancing old man, at first believing he is part of a bizarre dream. This encounter, however, draws her into a series of fantastical, fanservice-filled magical girl adventures. She is joined by Ongo, a small creature whose true motives may be sinister, and Nami, a quiet girl who possesses mysterious abilities.

Akari Kanzaki enrolls in a girls-only academy, aiming to earn a spot at the University Satellite, a prestigious sports training center. Her ultimate dream is to win the Cosmo Beauty title, which her mother once held. On her journey, Akari confronts challenges like fear, self-doubt, and peer pressure. With encouragement from friends, rivals, and fans, she overcomes these hurdles and pushes to become one of the top Battle Athletes.

After the events of the OVAs, Fujisawa abandons Miz at their wedding ceremony, provoking the furious priestess to enlist Makoto and his companions to find him. While searching for the reluctant teacher, they discover another Ifurita. At the same time, Jinnai and Diva, seeking a new home for the Bugrom, come across a different Demon God—Kalia, who is mischievous but possesses her own thoughts and aims, distinguishing her from Ifurita.

Ryo Saeba, known as the City Hunter, works as a private detective in Tokyo. Along with his partner Kaori Makimura, he is hired by actress Emi Makaze to locate her missing brother. That brother turns out to be "The Professor," a delusional former soldier who intends to destroy the Shinjuku district of Tokyo. Kaori is tasked with protecting Emi, but both become caught up in the Professor's plan. The City Hunter must rescue them while preventing downtown Tokyo from being obliterated.

In "Ankoku Tamatama Daitsuiseki," the Nohara family gets caught up in a clash between two rival clans, the Tamayura and the Tamayomi, spanning from Tokyo to Aomori, at the northern tip of Japan’s largest island. The Tamayomi clan seeks to revive the evil genie Jarke and conquer the world. To stop them, the three openly gay brothers of the Tamayura clan—Rose, Lavender, and Lemon—seize Jarke’s ball, which is crucial for his resurrection, from a group of barmaids working for Tamayomi. But Shinnosuke’s little sister Himawari accidentally swallows the ball. The Nohara family, joined by the trio of brothers and a detective named Yone Higashimatsuyama, then battles the pursuing Tamayomi gang in a high-stakes chase.

This movie, which exists outside the continuity of both the TV series and the original manga, reimagines a classic Cinderella tale within the world of 1980s dance. Tsukushi Makino, a dancer training with a New York performance company, works to win the lead role with assistance from Rui Hanazawa and Tsukasa Doumyouji.

In "Maze: The Mega-Burst Space," Maze regains consciousness amid the wreckage of her home, unable to remember what just happened. As she tries to make sense of the situation, Mill bursts in, thanking Maze for saving her. Mill explains that Maze's house fell from the sky, crushing those who had been chasing her. While trying to escape their relentless enemies, Maze discovers she can use phantom light magic and pilot Mill's family mecha. Though she struggles with piloting at first, Maze transforms into a lecherous male form when night falls. As their journey continues, more companions join them, and Maze strives to protect Mill while uncovering her own role in this strange world.

In Psycho Diver: Soul Siren, psycho divers use advanced technology to enter people's minds and directly confront psychological issues. Busujima, recognized as one of the most talented divers, is summoned to assist renowned singer Yuki Kano, who suffers from severe mental breakdowns that stop her from performing. After discovering that a previous diver died while trying to help Yuki and finding an odd connection between her mental condition and a mysterious religious cult, Busujima starts to wonder if he can safely navigate her disturbed psyche.

Set in the 1920s, the world faces a new threat as demons emerge from the darkness. Only those possessing vast amounts of spirit energy stand a chance to save the Earth. The Flower Division has been deployed to eradicate these fiends, serving as humanity's sole hope for survival. Armed with innovative steam-powered machines and unique fighting techniques, they are the only ones capable of stopping the demonic invasion.

Following the events of the first season, Retsu and Go create the team TRF Victorys alongside Tokichi Mikuni, J, and Ryo Takaba. Their sights are now set on entering the World Cup competition. This event gathers teams from all over the world, such as NA Astrorangers from the United States, Eisen Wolf from Germany, and Rosso Estrada from Italy.

Summary of various fighting scenes of the first half of the series and a brief overview of the Kyoto arc.

In "Ayane's High Kick," Ayane Mitsui dreams of becoming a professional wrestler and aims to challenge her idol, Manami Toyota, for the All-Japan Women's International Championship. Those hopes are crushed when she fails the tryouts for All-Japan Pro Wrestling. Yet Kunimitsu Tangay, a veteran trainer posing as a scout from an independent promotion, spots her potential and extends an invitation. Thrilled by the opportunity, Ayane expects to train in strong style wrestling, only to be shocked when Kunimitsu instead enters her into a kickboxing tournament. Though she has no passion for the new discipline, Ayane chooses to push forward out of pride.

Seara has harbored feelings for Shuhei ever since she was a child. At that time, Shuhei was three years her senior and much taller, telling her to come back when she had grown up and become more mature. Now, several years later, Seara resembles an ordinary high school girl. She has managed to move into Shuhei's home, aiming to win his affection, but multiple obstacles might stand in her way.

In the year 4999, humanity has set aside warfare and now channels its competitive spirit into intergalactic sports tournaments. Among these is an all-female competition where participants vie for the prestigious "Cosmo Beauty" title. Akari Kanzaki enrolls at the University Satellite with the goal of becoming the next Cosmic Beauty—a honor her mother once held. During her initial days at the university, she makes new friends, faces tough rivals, and works hard to rise to the top among the Battle Athletes.

Neo Hong Kong, 2097: The world has transformed. Progress in genetic engineering and cybernetics has produced an environment brimming with artificially augmented humans and intelligent supercomputers that run on biological software. Yet the same technology that enabled humanity and machines to merge has left both vulnerable to a new type of danger—digital viruses capable of taking control of their hosts. The final barrier against this insidious threat is an elite unit called STAND. Armed with state-of-the-art armored cybernetic suits known as "variable gears," this special law enforcement group is the only one capable of confronting virus-infected war machines on equal footing. However, when a prototype armored gear becomes infected with a new virus during its unveiling, STAND finds itself overwhelmed. Not only must they deal with the rogue machine, but a mysterious stranger named Serge appears on the scene with his sights set firmly on STAND's leader, Raven. Intrigued by the young man's potential, Raven arranges for Serge to be unknowingly equipped with one of STAND's variable gears. Through this scheme, Serge's thirst for vengeance is redirected, and his latent combat abilities are awakened just in time for him to decisively defeat the hostile prototype. After the battle, Serge is invited to join STAND. But what is the secret behind Serge's extraordinary strength and skill? What mysteries does his past conceal? And what exactly is his connection to the sinister "Incubator"—the self-aware orbital space station determined to replace humanity with its infected offspring?

In the year 4699, a brave young person embarks on a high-tech journey to find the only individual who can save Earth from the universe's most fearsome beast, the great white whale Moby Dick. But tracking down the fugitive Captain Ahab and his elusive crew of whalers to convince them to end the leviathan's long reign of terror is an enormous challenge. The critical question is whether Ahab will rise to this challenge one more time.

In Super Fishing Grander Musashi, Musashi lives with his father after his mother left three years ago. He still holds onto hope that she will return. The family relocates from Tokyo to a small rural village, which Musashi strongly dislikes, begging his father to move away. Worried that his mother might not be able to find him, he longs to go back to their former home. Soon after settling in, Musashi meets a man fishing for bass with lures. Captivated by this method, he quickly becomes an eager learner, absorbing a great deal from the man. Musashi also learns that his maternal grandfather was once a grand champion in lure fishing. Inspired by this family tie, he comes to believe that mastering lure fishing could lead him to his mother. Showing remarkable talent, Musashi embarks on fishing trips across the globe, pursuing a wide variety of unique fish species. As his fishing adventures continue, he gradually grows to appreciate the natural environment and the rural way of life.

The citizens of the Crayon Kingdom have always regarded Princess Silver as a twelve-year-old girl with a radiant smile. Unbeknownst to them, however, the princess harbors twelve bad habits, a fact that causes immense distress to the Chameleon Prime Minister and the other Crayon ministers, who fear the embarrassment if this secret were revealed. During a party celebrating Princess Silver's twelfth birthday, she becomes so focused on finding her Prince Charming that she overlooks her own flaws. One boy at the celebration grows so enraged that he transforms Silver's parents, the King and Queen, into stone. To break the curse and rescue her family, Silver resolves to embark on a journey to find the boy. Accompanied by her companions, she begins her adventure.

Catholic schoolgirl Inaho finds out that a vampire named Mosquiton has been preying on her classmates. She stakes him, but he is resurrected when her blood touches his remains. Mosquiton ends up as her slave and also works as a history teacher. Along with Yuuki and Honou, the mismatched pair get into various escapades and adventures. One of Inaho's primary objectives is to locate the legendary O-Part so she can make some money.

At Saito High, a school filled with supernatural entities and led by a principal obsessed with collecting occult artifacts, the Holy Student Council—chosen by prophecy—acts as the primary line of defense. Each council member struggles with their own unique issues. Haruto Houjo, the council president, has the power to call forth spirits but yearns for an ordinary life, a desire constantly undermined by the principal's schemes. Kazumi Ryodo possesses the unusual ability to let spirits take control and holds a secret crush on Hanako. The third member, Mutsuki Asahina, specializes in exorcisms and has a preference for young boys. Despite their individual quirks, the three must maintain order at the school and protect the world from supernatural threats, frequently ending up in bizarre situations.

In the film Doraemon the Movie: Nobita and the Spiral City, Suneo challenges Nobita after hearing him brag about having a ranch. As it happens, Doraemon wins several lotteries for worthless planets located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. When Suneo and the gang come to see Nobita's ranch, a mistake with the last digits of the lottery numbers sent through the Anywhere Door sends them to a vast, alien landscape. Nobita's mechanical horse is brought to life by a special gadget, which prompts Suneo and the others to bring their own toys to life and build a mechanical city in this new world.

Takeo Nanachi and his companions journey to a secluded village seeking inspiration for their next theatrical performance, where they encounter a sorrowful festival held only on rare occasions. Takeo intends to purify an ancient sword inherited from his grandfather during this event, but the locals forbid outsiders from joining. After his car breaks down, Takeo becomes stranded and finds himself drawn into the villagers' eerie yet captivating customs. Through these encounters, he forges a bond with Kuraki Fuzuchi, the son of the chief priest.

Lapis is the princess of Sorcerland. She is beautiful, powerful, and possesses a sparkling personality—unfortunately, she is not very intelligent. She will go to any lengths to protect the most innocent creatures, even if it means destroying the kingdom in the process. And let's not forget her obsession with pudding! Detatoko Princess is a hilarious parody of all the fantasy stereotypes you have come to love, with a generous helping of slapstick comedy.