Fall 2001 Anime

When a vampire menace transforms the inhabitants of Cheddar into ghouls, the Hellsing organization, sworn to combat supernatural threats, is summoned to intervene. Sir Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing, the organization's leader, deploys her most formidable asset: the powerful vampire Alucard. Wielding only a pistol, Alucard decimates the creatures terrorizing Cheddar. In the midst of the chaos, a young policewoman named Seras Victoria gets caught up in the fighting and suffers fatal wounds. Compassionate toward her situation, Alucard offers Seras a choice: die as a human or live on as a vampire. Seras chooses the latter, initiating her journey as a member of Hellsing. Although she transformed willingly, Seras struggles to accept her new existence as a vampire. Nevertheless, she must quickly adapt to her altered state to survive the escalating war between humanity and the supernatural realm.

Tennis prodigy Ryouma Echizen returns from the United States at his father's insistence, determined to leave his mark on Japan's tennis scene. Aiming to become the country's top player, he enrolls at Seishun Academy, famous for its elite middle school tennis team. Despite being a first-year, Ryouma catches the captain's attention and earns a chance to claim a spot in the starting lineup through the school's internal ranking matches. His older teammates initially doubt him due to his age, but his skill and perseverance gradually win their respect. As Seishun sets out for the National Tournament with their "super rookie," their objective is to seize the championship. To get there, though, they must survive the tough Tokyo Prefectural and Kanto Regional tournaments. Numerous formidable schools stand in their way, each with unique playing styles and ambitions. For Ryouma and his team to fulfill their dreams, they must come together and function as a united squad.

In the attic of his grandfather's house, Hikaru Shindou discovers an old go board. When he touches it, he hears a strange voice and then passes out. After waking up, he realizes the voice is still there—it belongs to Fujiwara no Sai, the spirit of a famous go master from the Heian Era. Even though he has been dead for a long time, Sai still plays go with an energy that goes beyond time. His goal is to master a divine go technique that no one else has achieved, and he plans to do this through Hikaru. At first, Hikaru has no interest in board games, but he reluctantly follows Sai’s instructions while playing go. However, his attitude changes after he meets the talented young go player, Akira Touya. This meeting sparks a new excitement for the game in Hikaru, setting the stage for his emerging journey in the competitive world of go.

In the feudal era, while searching for the scattered fragments of the sacred Shikon Jewel, Inuyasha, Kagome Higurashi, and their allies draw the ire of Menoumaru Hyouga, a revived demon who seeks Inuyasha's ancestral blade, Tessaiga. Following a prior conflict with Inuyasha's father, Menoumaru believes Tessaiga holds the key to reclaiming his stolen birthright. After ambushing Inuyasha, Menoumaru learns that only its rightful owner can wield Tessaiga. Unfazed, he captures Kagome to force Inuyasha to unsheathe the sword and awaken the dormant powers of the Hyouga clan. Alongside their steadfast companions, Inuyasha and Kagome confront Menoumaru, unaware that his sinister ambitions and formidable strength threaten not only their era but also a distant future.

Fifty years ago, the sinister Dark Brings triggered the "Overdrive," a catastrophe that wiped out a tenth of humanity. In the present, the evil organization Demon Card seeks to exploit the Dark Brings for their own dark purposes. Haru Glory, a young swordsman with silver hair, takes on the role of Rave Master, wielding the legendary Rave Stones that can neutralize the Dark Brings. But after the Overdrive, the Rave Stones were scattered worldwide, allowing Demon Card to continue their schemes unopposed. In Groove Adventure Rave, Haru sets out on an epic journey alongside his strange dog-like companion Plue, the passionate blonde Ellie, and the infamous thief Musica, traveling across the vast world to gather the Rave Stones and put an end to Demon Card's tyranny.

Amid the conflict between the Heavenly Dragons and the Terrestrial Dragons, the clairvoyant Princess Hinoto foresees the end of humanity. At the heart of this turmoil stands 15-year-old Kamui Shirou, who must decide whether to align with the Terrestrial Dragons—seeking to destroy civilization in order to protect the planet—or the Heavenly Dragons, who aim to preserve human life. Returning to Tokyo after six years away to fulfill his mother’s final wish, Kamui attempts to retrieve the Sacred Sword from a temple guarded by Kyougo Monou, the father of his childhood friends Fuuma and Kotori. When he fails to obtain the sword, a mysterious figure manages to steal it. Believing Kamui to be the one her prophecy foretold, Hinoto dispatches the Heavenly Dragons to recruit him. Though he initially refuses, the Terrestrial Dragons’ relentless attacks on those close to him force Kamui to choose between saving his loved ones and deciding the fate of the Earth, ultimately leading him to side with one faction.

Kenshin's past, filled with killing and devastation, has earned him a reputation across Japan as the master assassin who wields a sword. In search of atonement for his deeds, he travels far, hoping to find a place he can call home. Though his actions have brought about an era of peace, Kenshin continues to distance himself from those he loves. His wife, Kaoru, waits anxiously for the day he returns. Will Kenshin ever come back to Kaoru before she passes away from longing?

The story "Automatic Maiden" introduces Mahoro Andou, a highly advanced battle android created by Vesper—a covert organization tasked with protecting Earth from extraterrestrial threats. Due to her design, Mahoro's systems will cease functioning within roughly a month if she participates in combat; however, refraining from battle can extend her operational life to over a year. Separately, Suguru Misato is a high school student living by himself after the loss of his parents, struggling to maintain his large household. He often wishes for a maid to help around the house, but his situation changes dramatically when a girl wearing a maid outfit saves him from a bus hijacking—that girl is Mahoro. She decides to use her remaining time working as Suguru's maid. As Mahoro cherishes these ordinary days, she forms deep connections with Suguru and his circle of friends through their daily experiences together. Yet she conceals the true motive behind her choice to serve as his maid—a secret that hints at a far deeper link between their histories than Suguru suspects.

Tsubasa has risen to superstar status as a soccer player in Brazil and now intends to compete in Europe. During a crucial match that his team must win, with fans cheering him on, Tsubasa reflects on the early days when his soccer journey began. His drive to score goals and secure victory remains as fierce as it was in his childhood. He revisits the games and moments that profoundly shaped his life. He recalls goalkeeper Wakabayashi, the gifted striker Hyuga, the gentle-hearted Misaki, and Coach Roberto. He feels grateful for meeting them, enjoyed playing alongside them, and gained valuable lessons from each. The whistle blows, the match starts, and Tsubasa charges toward the ball.

After their triumph over a massive Earth battleship at the end of the first stage, Hibiki and the crew find five more battleships heading toward Mejeiru and Tarahk. They discover their home worlds are in danger of Karitori (reaping), forcing them to speed up their return to warn everyone. On the way, a girl named Misty joins them, bringing crucial intelligence about Earth that is even worse than their darkest fears. As enemy attacks grow fiercer, the VANDREAD undergoes its ultimate transformation. Can Hibiki and the team save their home planets, and what will this mean for the bond between Hibiki and Dita?

In this brief movie that brings together the beloved cast of Azumanga Daioh, Osaka experiences another bizarre dream in which Chiyo-Chan's pigtails take on a life of their own. When the pigtails suddenly escape through the window, it raises the question of whether Chiyo will ever find happiness again.

An interdimensional rift once opened above the Sea of Japan, unleashing two monsters into the sky that were seen by coastal nations. After the naval forces sent to investigate were destroyed, the creatures fought each other. From Japan, scientists Joe and Marie Hayakawa were pulled into this portal during the chaos. When they returned, they recorded their experiences in a famous book titled "Day of Succession." Twelve years later, they set out on a second journey to that otherworldly realm and never came back. Determined to find their parents and the mysterious Wonderland they studied, twin siblings Ai and Yu Hayakawa begin their own search. They wait at the ruins of an old subway station for a train that will take them to the alternate dimension. On board, they meet Lisa Pacifist, who immediately offers to help them look for Joe and Marie. Can Ai, Yu, and Lisa discover what happened to the missing scientists?

The peaceful realm of Dream Land receives an unexpected visitor when a small pink alien named Kirby crash-lands there. After getting to know the residents of Cappy Town, Kirby becomes their defender, protecting them from the monsters summoned by King Dedede, the greedy self-proclaimed leader of the town, through his wicked organization, Nightmare Enterprises.

The narrative follows nine experimental cyborgs—eight male and one female—who were gathered by the villainous terrorist organization Black Ghost. With the help of a scientist, these nine cyborgs rebel against Black Ghost's command. In response, Black Ghost dispatches additional cyborgs to eliminate its original nine creations, wreaking havoc across the globe.

In the world of A Little Snow Fairy Sugar, Season Fairies use special musical instruments to control the weather, creating snowfall or sunshine. Sugar, a young Snow Fairy apprentice, aspires to become a full-fledged Season Fairy like her companions Salt and Pepper. To accomplish this, they must find the mysterious "Twinkles," which are required to make their magical flowers bloom, though they have no clue what the Twinkles actually are. To assist in their search, they recruit Saga, a human girl who can see Season Fairies. Despite her initial reluctance, Saga finds her tidy life disrupted by the fairies' chaotic ways. Together, Sugar, Salt, Pepper, and Saga set out on an adventure to discover the truth about the Twinkles while refining their magical abilities.

In "Pokémon: The Legend of Thunder!", aspiring Trainer Kenta reunites with his childhood friend Marina at a Pokémon Center to test their skills in a battle. Their match is cut short by a fierce thunderstorm and the sudden appearance of Bashou and Buson, agents of the Roketto-Dan organization. These operatives wield the Crystal System—a device that lures Electric-type Pokémon. Following orders from Professor Shiranui, their mission is to deliver Pokémon to Sakaki. When Kenta and Marina discover the scheme, they attempt to interfere, but their plan becomes more complicated as the legendary Raikou is captured by Roketto-Dan.

After many years of trials that tested their bond, Miaka Yuuki and Taka Sukunami have married and are now expecting a child, which represents the height of their unbreakable relationship. However, not everyone celebrates their happiness; Taka's student Mayo Sakaki secretly loves him and cannot stand seeing them so content. When she discovers The Universe of the Four Gods, Mayo realizes this ancient book is the key to Miaka and Taka's former identities as the Suzaku priestess and the celestial warrior Tamahome. Driven by her own desires, Mayo enters the book intending to replace Miaka as Suzaku's priestess and change their fate to suit her goals. Her actions soon cause severe consequences. As Miaka falls into a coma at the hospital, Taka ventures into The Universe of the Four Gods to stop Mayo's schemes and protect his wife and unborn child.

Based on Akira Kurosawa's 1961 masterpiece, Yojimbo. Kodama, a highly intelligent and tough wanderer, is investigating an incident that occurred in the small town of Kimujuku over fifteen years ago. However, the locals have grown uneasy since the arrival of this mysterious stranger. Kodama soon finds himself caught in the middle of a bloody gang war as two rival groups fight for total control of the town. Amid the fighting, shootings, and deadly alliances, will Kodama discover the clues to his mystery, or will he end up face down in a body bag?

In "Najica Blitz Tactics," Najica Hiiragi, a skilled perfumer and covert operative, embarks on several recovery missions aimed at capturing renegade humaritts—advanced androids equipped for combat. Najica is assigned a humaritt partner named Lila, whom she must both mentor and collaborate with on these missions. As Najica's trust in Lila grows, each subsequent mission reveals deeper insights into the abilities and enigmatic history of the humaritts.

Goro is experiencing a series of bad luck, including losing jobs often and struggling with money. While passing a pet store, he encounters a fortune-teller who tells him his luck is about to change. That night, three young women show up at his home, explaining they are his guardian angels. In the end, twelve girls come to assist him, each one the reincarnation of a pet Goro once had and lost.

In Mazinkaiser, Dr. Hell and his Mechanical Beasts return with increased power, now under the command of Baron Ashura. Kouji Kabuto and Tetsuya Tsurugi confront these dangerous enemies, but their efforts fail; Kouji's Mazinger Z is captured by the enemy, while Tetsuya's Great Mazinger takes heavy damage. Dr. Hell quickly converts the stolen Mazinger Z into Ashura Mazinger and sends it to attack the Photo Power Lab. With Kouji missing, Tetsuya defends the lab using his damaged Great Mazinger. However, Dr. Hell's forces are too strong, and the villains appear on the verge of victory. Just when defeat seems inevitable, a massive explosion comes from an unknown robot, wiping out Dr. Hell's Mechanical Beasts. Could this mysterious machine be the legendary Mazinkaiser, and who is piloting it?

In a future timeline, a meteor collides with Earth, introducing a deadly life form called the M34 virus. This virus infects humans, transforming them into violent monsters and decimating most of the population. In response, government organizations are established to combat the outbreak. One such group, NOA, equips its soldiers with nanomachines implanted in their bodies, enabling them to transform and resist the infected. However, the virus evolves, surpassing NOA's capabilities. The world's survival now depends on a 16-year-old girl who possesses the unique power to defeat the virus.

Over the course of the three-episode OVA series, Taro comes to grasp the truth behind Cynthia's dual identity as both herself and her other persona, Grace. He also takes part in training exercises led by his protector, Konoe. Furthermore, Ikuyo uses clever manipulation to persuade Taro to wear a maid outfit for an entire day.

The story is set in Japan's Heian Period, when evil spirits still lurked within forests, mountains, and rivers. A girl, accompanied by her beloved, battles these evil spirits while disguised as a man. This brave woman, known as "Kaidomaru," bears the Chinese character "Flame" tattooed on her upper arm and is one of the "Four Devas." Kaidomaru fights for the honor of her lost love, Raikou Minamotono, who sacrificed his life to protect the capital, Kyoto, from the evil deeds of a "princess" cursed by a malicious ogre. The princess, with whom Kaidomaru played as a child, has now become her ultimate enemy.

Perched atop a distant mountain, the Kokoro Library rarely sees visitors. It is home to the three sisters—Kokoro, Iina, and Aruto—who run the place while their parents are away. Kokoro dreams of becoming the librarian of this same library and works hard to keep up with her older siblings. Even with few patrons, the sisters spend their days doing relaxed activities: drinking tea, chatting, and reading. But as more strange visitors start arriving, Kokoro begins to learn about the library's remarkable history—a place where small miracles seem to happen.

The Tobita Crush Gear club is on the verge of collapse, with nearly all its members gone. Kouya is determined to keep the club alive and achieve his goal of becoming the Crush Gear Fighting Champion, and he will go to any lengths to ensure both the club's survival and his own success.

In "Sakura Wars: The Movie," the Imperial Fighting Troupe must once again defend Tokyo against demonic threats. The Douglas-Stewart Company unveils a new, cutting-edge combat machine that could transform Japan's defenses and render the Flower Division obsolete. As their fellow troupe members disappear one by one under mysterious circumstances, the women grow increasingly suspicious. Yet with their unit placed on indefinite suspension, how can they discover the truth and act?

Tomoya Mikami's life was forever altered when his girlfriend Ayaka was struck by a car and killed while on her way to meet him. He held himself responsible for her death and was never the same following the accident. He started behaving coldly toward Yue and his other friends. Additionally, whenever Tomoya becomes involved with a new girl, he sees visions of Ayaka in his dreams. He resolves that he must find a way to bid farewell to his lost love once and for all, while simultaneously managing several side romances.

In the go club room, middle schooler Hikaru Shindou is hanging out with his friends when a baseball smashes through the window. After sorting things out with the baseball team, Hikaru accidentally breaks Tetsuo Kaga's prized teacup. With his Heian-era mentor Fujiwara no Sai by his side, Hikaru goes looking for a replacement at an antique shop. But he grows disheartened by the shopkeeper's shady behavior. Determined to stand up against such wrongdoing, Hikaru decides to step in.

As the New Year arrives, the Seishun Academy Boys' Tennis Team gathers to celebrate. First-year members Ryouma Echizen, Satoshi Horio, Kachirou Katou, and Katsuo Mizuno look back on their most unforgettable moments from the past year. Meanwhile, the other players take part in an unusual hanetsuki tournament.

In the follow-up chapter, Ryo Takatsuki and his allies persist in their journey to solve the mystery surrounding the unusual A.R.M.S. they carry, seeking to grasp the fate that lies ahead. After identifying where the answers they need can be found, they are forced to face a merciless military organization that will stop at nothing to acquire those secrets, sparking a desperate struggle for survival.

While baking at a bakery, a mishap with the oven left a single roll inside far too long. As a result, Kogepan came into existence—a charred piece of bread with no hope of ever being sold.

Padudu, a twelve-year-old apprentice witch, is chosen to represent her hometown at the coliseum. To prepare, she puts on her magical fish costume, which keeps her comfortable and fed. While traveling, she is carried off by a river and ends up in Dance Valley. There, Mayor Koffy captures her and throws her into a dungeon, hoping to remove her as a rival for Dance Valley's coliseum contender. Luckily, Padudu meets the mysterious witch Nonononn in the dungeon. The two team up for a magical battle to survive. At the end of the Blue Gender Trailer, the phrase "Magical witchland" appears! This story is the online adaptation of Mahou Yugi.

Dejiko plans a journey to their home planet, Planet Di Gi Charat, bringing along Puchiko, Gema, and an unsuspecting stowaway, Rabi~en~Rose. Piyoko and their minions view this as an ideal opportunity to seize Dejiko.

A short film that was exclusively shown at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka. This animated short is adapted from a story that appears in the beloved, award-winning children's book "Iya Iya En" by Rieko Nakagawa. Shigeru is a little boy attending the Tulip Nursery School. One morning, he notices the older boys—a year ahead of him—are building a ship out of blocks. He wants to join them. Once finished, they name their ship the Elephant and Lion. Suddenly, the children realize their surroundings have turned into an ocean, complete with swimming fish. The boys load fishing rods and rope onto the Elephant and Lion, then set off to hunt a whale.

A young student named Koichi is living a simple life until he discovers that he is the reincarnation of an alien protector who crash-landed on Earth. Taking on the mantle of "defender of the Earth," Koichi—now Babel—forms a team with three super-powered alien companions to fight against the dark forces of an evil cult leader. The battle to save humanity takes Babel from the deserts of southern Asia to the Upper East Side of Manhattan, culminating in a final confrontation with "the Master" in a hidden base deep in the Swiss Alps. The action is relentless and intense. The fate of the world hinges on this brave young man's ability to control his latent psychic powers and use them to defeat the enemies of mankind.

Haruka Tsuchiya is an ordinary, unremarkable college student who keeps a pet named Okojo-san. Okojo-san was originally born in the mountains of the North and was brought to a pet shop to be sold. Determined to escape, Okojo-san came up with a getaway plan and eventually wound up living in Haruka's house. Strange and funny incidents are always happening around the two, whether involving the people or animals nearby. This is a gag anime where absurdity is the main feature of the story.

In the deserts of the southwestern United States, there is a place called "Neo Purgatory" – a repurposed nuclear waste storage facility that now functions as a high-security prison for violent offenders. The situation escalates into a global crisis when the inmates seize control of the radioactive materials and start a riot. To investigate reports of an "angel" in the area, the elite all-female police unit "Guard of Rose" – composed of Maki Aoba, Doris Nicholas, Marilyn Moreau, and Naomi Jones, along with stowaway Katherine Hook and the adaptable robot Link – is dispatched, but their helicopter is shot down. With chaos spreading inside the prison, the Guard of Rose may be the only thing standing between the inmates and a potential nuclear catastrophe.

Set in the world of Neverland, where humans and monsters coexist, "Generation of Chaos" chronicles the early exploits of the region's two primary heroes, Chiffon and Roze. Chiffon's Journey Begins Chiffon, a young boy gifted with the rare power to command monsters, sets out for Hiyoko Forest after sensing a weakening in his abilities. His mission is to release his Hiyokomushi, a fish-like companion used for travel, back into its native environment. Yet this journey grows more difficult as Chiffon finds it increasingly hard to keep the creature under his control. Roze's Choice Roze, who carries half-demon blood, enjoys a peaceful existence alongside her sister Emilia, hiding among humans. One night, returning from work, she finds her house consumed by flames. This tragic event destroys Roze's hope that demons and humans could ever live in harmony, underscoring the persistent conflict between their kinds.

In this 15-minute short film made exclusively for the Ghibli Museum, a young puppy named Koro from a small town wanders outside when his owner unintentionally leaves the front gate open one morning. Koro explores the town, catching a ride with a girl on a bicycle before jumping off at a railway crossing. During his journey, he meets a friendly older dog and its warmhearted owners. Meanwhile, his owner and her father search the area, posting "Lost" notices on lampposts. Eventually, Koro falls asleep under a delivery van, which unknowingly carries him closer to home. Catching the familiar scent of his neighborhood, Koro leaps out and has a joyful reunion with his relieved owner.

Ever since the fall of the DARK organization, Jiro has been wandering aimlessly, uncertain if he will ever reunite with Mitsuko. On his journey, he encounters a beautiful girl named Rieko, who is protecting a young boy named Akira from the malevolent Professor Gill. Ironically, Akira is the son of Professor Gill, yet he also holds the key to Gill's menacing secret weapon and his scheme for global conquest.

It's Laura's birthday, and Hamtaro feels ignored, so he goes to Ham Ham Land along with his fellow hamsters. In Ham Ham Land, Hamtaro starts a journey to obtain the magical sunflower seed. But to get it, he has to face a trial set by Maou-hamu.

Piyoko and her villainous friends plot for a way to use the mouth rocket to beat Dejiko's laser eyes.

The film Shenmue: The Movie combines footage from the original SEGA Dreamcast game with newly produced scenes to recount the story of the first title. After his father is killed and a mysterious mirror is stolen, Ryo sets off on a path of revenge.

This animated short recounts the One Year War from the perspective of Lieutenant Commander Garret Schmitzer, and was included on the game disc of Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front for the PS2, published by BANDAI.

In the anime "Mahou Yuugi 3D," a 12-year-old witch-in-training named Padudu is selected to represent her town in the coliseum. Clad in a magical fish costume that keeps her warm and fed, she sets out on her journey. However, a river sweeps her into Dance Valley, where Mayor Koffy captures and imprisons her in a dungeon, aiming to eliminate her as a threat to his local coliseum champion. Fortunately, Padudu meets Nonononn, another witch held captive in the same dungeon. Together, they join forces and fight their way out in a magical struggle for survival. At the end of the Blue Gender Trailer, the name "Magical Witchland" is unveiled.

The music video collection Please Save My Earth Music Image Video: The Passing of the Golden Age includes six music videos featuring both exclusive footage and content adapted from the manga. It also presents an alternative version of the OVA's concluding sequence, accompanied by distinct end credits designed specifically for these image videos.

In the closing years of the 21st century, a meteor strike plunged Earth into an age of apocalypse, splitting survivors into two factions: the Dobias, who fled into space, and the Shioru, who took refuge underground. Centuries later, both groups have resurfaced and now clash for dominion over the planet, all while contending with a fresh menace: predatory Creatures. An elite squad of five soldiers, the Geisters, shields humanity from both these Creatures and the growing factional conflict. Though aligned with the Dobias, the Geisters recently added a soldier from the Shioru faction. Her defiant demeanor makes the team question her loyalty and value. As hostilities between Dobias and Shioru escalate, Creatures continue to cause destruction, and a powerful new weapon is developed in secret. The Geisters must preserve unity among themselves and across society.

Kasumi Haruno is a fourth-grade student. She came to Kasumi Town to see off her zoologist parents as they departed for Africa to conduct research. In the center of the town, surrounded by forest, stands a large mansion belonging to the Kasumi family—the place where Kasumi will be living from now on. Kasumi passes through the mansion's gate immediately, but a strange atmosphere emanates from somewhere in the Kasumi Forest. When Kasumi finally reaches the mansion, there are talking appliances! It turns out that the members of the Kasumi family are youkai known as "Henamon." Kasumi never imagined she would end up living with a family of Henamon. In exchange for staying there, she is kept busy doing the cooking, laundry, and cleaning. Surrounded by mysterious companions, what will become of Kasumi's new life?

Have you ever come across the Vampirians? A noble family of these vegetarian vampires was banished from Monsterland because they couldn't frighten humans. To end the exile placed on the family, Papa, the head of the household, needs to scare 1000 humans. To achieve this, he tries to use his remarkable talent for creating new inventions, but he always and inevitably fails. Making matters more complicated, Papa's daughter Sue falls in love with a young human boy and no longer wishes to go back to Monsterland. Will Papa ever manage to bring his family home?

Urarochi Diamond is a captivating DVD that immerses you in a Studio-4C-inspired town filled with oddities. You are tasked with finding episodes that are unexpectedly short, in black and white, and充满奇奇怪怪的内容。

Inside a peculiar jar shaped like a human face lies the entrance to the magical realm. Within that jar stretches a vast desert and an expansive world of sorcery where Akubi-chan resides. Whenever someone yawns near that jar, Akubi-chan is summoned and pops right out! She then declares the one who yawned to be her master, and she must fulfill that person's wish—this is a rule of the magic world. Once her master yawns a second time, the magic dissipates, and Akubi-chan returns to the jar. By chance, a timid girl named Koron acquires the jar. She happens to yawn right in front of it, and out comes Akubi-chan! The moment she appears, the two immediately become good friends. Akubi-chan tries to grant Koron's wish, but she only ends up making a mess. From then on, their magical ups and downs continue.

After an alien invasion threatens Earth, a colossal sword smashes into Paradise Elementary School, converting it into a massive flying ship. A select group of students is chosen to pilot advanced mecha in order to defend the planet from the extraterrestrial enemies. Originally intended to be a television anime, the project was ultimately produced as a promotional video to promote the manga's debut in Monthly Daiteioh.

Piroppo is a short series produced by Sony to advertise their robotic pet, Aibo. Of the 54 segments created, each roughly 20 seconds in length, only 23 titled episodes were included on the DVD release. The project was conceived by ISHII Katsuhito, who directed Trava Fist Planet and several Grasshoppa live-action films. Despite a limited budget, the series stands out as a one-of-a-kind production.

The first anime adaptation of the Siamese Cat series by Monkey Punch. In early 21st century Tokyo, terrorist activities are widespread. The government secretly establishes a counter-terrorism unit inside the Cabinet Research Office. By day, Jun and Naomi work as radio DJs, but under the alias "Siamese Cats," they collect intelligence and respond to crises faster than regular police or military forces.

In the balance maintained among the spirit world, the real world, and the Internet, the Dimension Stone—crafted by the deities Dragon King, Zeus, and Zoolu—upholds harmony. One day, Doddery, wanting to go on a date, bribes Super Baby with milk to take over his duty of guarding the stone. A-jang becomes caught in a fierce battle against LuPin and Pigu, but during their clash, the Dimension Stone malfunctions. The resulting chaotic energy disrupts the spirit world, flinging numerous spirits—including LuPin and Pigu—into cyberspace, while A-jang narrowly escapes the catastrophe.

The pilot for Junkers Come Here included with the DVD release of the movie. It was produced in 1993.

Virtually Real: Cybervenus FeiFei features a series of short, computer-generated scenes that form an artistic DVD experience. The virtual idol FeiFei appears in these fully computer-animated segments, except for one longer scene where FeiFei is placed against a natural background.

In "My Life as McDull," the story follows McDull, a straightforward but persistent young pig who continually strives to do his best and live up to his mother's hopes. Though obstacles arise that might slow him down, McDull stays determined and optimistic. The plot consists of several episodes from McDull's childhood, recounted in retrospect by his older self. Each segment features imaginative twists on Cantonese sayings and vibrant Hong Kong cultural details. Whether inventing a fantastical story about a Thanksgiving meal or daydreaming about becoming as accomplished as athlete Lee Lai-shan, McDull navigates life's ups and downs under the guidance of his ambitious yet loving mother.

Poe, a naive, independent, and curious ram, sets out on a journey full of unforeseen adventures in his quest to rejoin his flock and find the ewe he longs for.