Winter 2003 Anime

In a world on the verge of collapse, an old legend speaks of a paradise that will appear when the end draws near. This utopia is the last hope for the creatures surviving in this barren land, but the story says only wolves can find the way to this mythical place. Though believed to be extinct, wolves still live by hiding among humans using complex illusions. A lone wolf named Kiba is pulled by a powerful scent to Freeze City, a poor town ruled by the cruel Lord Orkham. When he arrives, Kiba finds other wolves—Hige, Tsume, and Toboe—have also been drawn by the same smell. Chasing the faint fragrance of "Lunar Flowers," which are said to show the path to their promised land, the wolves travel across empty lands and crumbling cities in search of their legendary haven. But they are not the only ones on this journey, and enemies with dark goals will stop at nothing to get there first.

After safely accompanying Takigakure's timid leader, Shibuki, back to his village, Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno are taken by surprise when rogue ninja launch an unexpected assault. With their instructor, Kakashi Hatake, having already departed for Konohagakure, the three must defend themselves without his aid. As they prepare to rescue the captured villagers, they discover that Suien, the attack's orchestrator, is after the Hero Water—a substance capable of temporarily multiplying a person's chakra tenfold. Realizing Shibuki possesses this precious elixir, Suien takes the villagers hostage to force Shibuki to surrender. Despite overwhelming odds, Naruto fights fiercely, inspiring Shibuki to find the courage needed to protect his home.

Shugo and his twin sister Rena win the highly sought-after characters "Kite" and "Black Rose" through a contest held by the developers of the MMORPG "The World." Together with their new companions Ouka, Mirelle, Hotaru, and Sanjuro, they take on a series of quests and challenges within the game. As they progress, strange monsters begin appearing, and encountering these creatures causes players to fall into comas in the real world. Shugo and Rena hold the key to resolving this critical situation, though questions arise about why they are specifically targeted and what secrets remain hidden within the game.

After keeping their BitBeasts safe from harm, a new world championship tournament is announced, but the defending champions cannot all be on the same team. Their friendship will be tested and strained as each Bladebreaker embarks on a journey to prove why they are the best Beyblader around. Tyson, Max, Ray, Kai, and newcomer Daichi must maintain their winning ways...even if they have to face one another. However, after the tournament ends, what awaits them is an old enemy, Boris, who takes over the BBA and transforms it into BEGA, the Beyblade Entertainment Global Association. To save Beybladers everywhere from BEGA's corruption, the Bladebreakers must reunite once again.

Set roughly a century ago, the story follows Nadja, a lively and spirited girl raised in an orphanage on the outskirts of London, England. Abandoned there as an infant, Nadja always believed both her parents had died. However, just before her thirteenth birthday, she discovers that her mother may still be alive. Determined to find her, Nadja embarks on a journey across Europe. The entire continent becomes the backdrop for her thrilling adventure.

For many years, former Marine Lieutenant Randolph and his performance troupe have been staging plays aboard his ship. After losing his own family to pirates, Randolph wants to put on shows that give courage to others who have also lost loved ones to pirates. However, Randolph must soon retire, and he is now presenting his final show. Luffy and his crew come to watch the play and somehow end up participating in it themselves. But from Randolph's past, a vengeful subordinate—who has finally risen to the rank of commander—appears with a diabolical plan to capture Randolph. Luffy and his nakama must now prove to the people that not all pirates are scum, and protect Randolph's final farewell performance from the bitter commander. (aired after Episode 174)

In "Someday's Dreamers," Yume Kikuchi, a magical girl, travels to Tokyo to train under the famous mage Masami Oyamada. As she becomes absorbed in the city, Yume focuses on perfecting her magic, assisting people in need, and collecting life experiences necessary for her development into a full-fledged mage. However, she slowly comes to understand that genuine happiness cannot be attained through magic by itself.

Sorata Muon works as a teacher by day, but he secretly continues his family's centuries-old legacy as the master thief known as Mouse. He always sends advance notice of his heists to the authorities, ensuring they arrive on the scene—only to fail at capturing him every time. Sorata is aided by three voluptuous female assistants who also pose as teachers; they constantly pursue him while wearing tight, skimpy, and bondage-inspired outfits that accentuate their curves, in true Satoru Akahori fashion. Though the girls do receive some attention from their master, they chase after him far more than he chases them. In addition to evading the local police and his eager assistants, Sorata must also contend with a secret art protection society that has hired a former ally to hunt him down—all within 15-minute episodes.

The conflict started in 1945 as the Pacific War was ending, when extraterrestrial entities appeared on Earth, compelling humanity to join forces against this unexpected danger. More than five decades later, the struggle continues, taking many lives. Japan's armed forces depend on the youthful soldiers of Unit 5121, including Atsushi Hayami and their comrades, who bravely fight using HWT humanoid battle machines and the powerful PBE bombs.

In the early 21st century, Earth faces a major threat from large comets. In response, the United Nations creates the Cosmic Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) and establishes a two-level defense system. Orbiting stations launch specialized missiles to destroy incoming celestial objects, while ground-based fighter jets clear any remaining debris. Pilots compete intensely, with many aiming to become prestigious Comet Blasters in orbit rather than Meteor Sweepers at ground bases. Recruit Mikaze Honjou comes from a well-known family of pilots but struggles greatly in her training to become a Comet Blaster, causing her to neglect her studies. After a successful mission with her friends—Karin Kikuhara, Shizuha Doi, and Ayamo Nakamura—Mikaze regains her determination and commits to completing her training alongside them.

Original pilot for the "Afro Samurai" TV Show, directed and animated by Takeshi Koike.

In the 37th year of the Meiji Era (1904), during the Russo-Japanese war, the small Japanese army receives aid from a special flying ship, the Amanohara—kept aloft thanks to a benevolent demon—and uses it to strike at Russia's key base in Port Arthur (Lushun). Umakai Shintaro, a Japanese-born Russian diplomat, defects and travels to Sapporo to teach at a girls' academy. But this academy is far from ordinary: it is located aboard the Amanohara, and the five girls he instructs form the Raimu Unit—young women capable of summoning powerful beings to fight on their behalf. Shintaro soon becomes both their teacher and their battlefield commander, and the six of them set off on a strange and excessively erotic journey. Along the way, Shintaro helps the girls overcome their weaknesses, grow stronger for the final showdown at Lushun, and come to understand the motives behind the "Russian Spiritual Corps" that aids the enemy—a corps that, unfortunately, includes a member Shintaro once knew well...

On the mechanical planet Cybertron, sentient machines called Transformers live. The Cybertronian factions, largely composed of various convoys, have been locked in war with their longtime enemies, the Destrons, over a new energy source. This source involves a recently discovered type of Transformer known as the Microns. Disturbed by the constant fighting, the Microns flee to the far corners of the universe. Millions of years later on Earth, three children find and activate a hidden panel in a cave, accidentally waking a dormant Micron.

Seventeen-year-old Nanaka Kirisato is a serious high school student with big ambitions, often scolding her best friend Nenji Nagihara for his childish antics and frequent brawls with other boys. After a fierce quarrel with Nenji, she falls down a flight of stairs and sustains a head injury, which causes her mind to regress to that of a six-year-old. To keep her condition hidden, Nanaka's father and Nenji must conceal the truth of the accident while she struggles to adapt once more to everyday life and go through a second period of growing up.

Jack Hofner and Rowe Rikenbacker make up the L/R unit within Cloud 7, tasked with safeguarding Ishtar's royal family, their prized possessions, and their image. Their toughest mission comes when they are put in charge of protecting Noelle, a contestant in the 15 Year Princesse competition. A seemingly straightforward duty grows increasingly tangled, dragging the whole Cloud 7 group into a twisted web of deceit that includes bombings, graft, and murder.

The Laserdisc version of Nadia: Secret of Blue Water featured bonus episodes that explored more of the series' setting. These extra episodes subsequently appeared in the Japanese DVD and Blu-ray releases.

Hideo Ozu works as an editor for a seedy adult video company, always harboring a dream of becoming a motion picture director. His childhood friend Mai Kurosawa has risen as a promising actress, but one day she shatters his aspirations by taking all his amateur footage of her and telling him to get out of her life. After drowning his sorrows with a few drinks, Hideo accidentally bumps into Cyberdoll Sara, who makes him sign an invoice. When he gets back to his place, he finds three Cyberdolls waiting for him—Mai, Ai, and Mie. Each of them resembles a different age version of Mai Kurosawa. Then, when Kurosawa announces she will release a biographical video using Hideo's old footage, he decides to reignite his directing ambitions using his three Cyberdolls.

Deep within Paris, a dark menace rises, threatening to shroud the city in perpetual ruin and sorrow if it remains unchecked. Should this evil triumph, the cherished City of Love would descend into endless gloom. The city's destiny hinges on five young women, though they remain oblivious to their vital importance. Can a novice nun, an aloof aristocrat, a hardened former criminal, the daughter of a Japanese baron, and a circus performer set aside their disparate origins and unite to defend their home? As they gather, the Paris Floral Assault Division is established, prepared to confront the trials ahead.

The DVD Specials feature Kazuki and his friends traveling to a Comic Party hosted at a hot spring resort. During their visit, they stumble upon an extraordinary discovery that sheds light on the true wonders of comic conventions.

Early Reins follows six attractive women traveling by train to Sunshine Hill during the early 1800s. When thieves take over the train, catching the soldiers aboard off guard, it turns out these elegant ladies possess surprising fighting skills. The story's central character is Margarette, a young woman aspiring to become a sheriff despite her limited experience. Over the course of the journey, she gains plenty of practical knowledge. This mismatched group of Western fighters joins forces with a fellow passenger named Spencer to take on a gang of vicious outlaws and safely bring the train to its destination.

In the OVA series "Piyoko ni Omakase pyo!", Piyoko takes the lead, pushing Di Gi Charat into the background. Alongside the Black Gema Gema Gang, she sets off from Planet Analogue to Earth with the aim of abducting Dejiko. Their goal is to hold her for ransom in order to secure a brighter future for their own planet.

A whole city lies in ruin after a clash between two colossal, all-powerful entities. Scientist and cult leader Genzou Kuruma aims to awaken God, but to do so requires a rare type of blood. His own son, Shinichi Kuruma, and a young girl named Ayaka Sanders both carry that blood, and Genzou will stop at nothing to capture them and use it for God's Awakening—dooming humanity in the process. Shinichi, together with Ayaka and Tomizoro (nicknamed Tommy), flees from Genzou Kuruma's "New Humans"—genetically altered people who can transform into monsters—while Shinichi's only desire is vengeance against his father. Like the other "New Humans," Shinichi possesses the ability to summon various beasts from his own body. With this power, he will fight until he kills Genzou Kuruma with his own hands.

It's time for fun at the beach! Check out all the girls from Arcade Gamer Fubuki in their swimsuits.

In a town where people are discriminated against based on color, a boy dressed in red occupies the lowest rung of society. Every time he attends night high school, a girl passes by him. In the past, she encountered that same boy when he was scrawling something on a wall. The girl came to understand the meaning behind that message. At that moment, what did her smile signify to the boy? Two individuals who have crossed paths countless times meet once more in this brief Boy Meets Girl animation.

Galaxy Angel 3 TV special that contains 2 stories.

The artist and inventor Mr. Stain, together with his cat Palvan, journeys through Junk Alley, having many adventures with art supplies and discarded items.

In the future, age is no longer a barrier to determining who can handle a given task—what matters is special talent and training. An organization called Machine Robo Rescue (MRR) was created for robots and children to work together as partners and save people from danger. Twelve children with diverse abilities were chosen and introduced into this program: Robo Rescue! Meet Oozora Taiyou, one of the children selected for the MRR program. After arriving late on his first day of training, he rushes to perform a dangerous rescue alongside JETROBO. However, a mysterious robot from an unknown organization, "The Star"(?), appears before the MRR team and interferes with the rescue. What are the motives of this mysterious organization? And what are its goals? Life as one of the children chosen for MRR has begun for Oozora Taiyou. Tough and demanding training lies ahead for the MRR team as they work to protect people from harm.

A story about a young boy named Mahha Masaru, who always dreamed of having a Crush Gear fight with others even though he did not own his very own Crush Gear. One day, a sudden opportunity came to him, and he obtained the legendary Crush Gear that looks similar to the one used by Kouya Marino. Finally, he could go and participate in his own Crush Gear fights with his friends and foes.

The animated form of the Korean manhwa.

Long ago, an ancient civilization known as the Kingdom of Spheres existed on Earth, though humanity recorded nothing of it. Its people possessed abilities that today would be called psychic powers. However, like many other societies before it, the kingdom grew increasingly divided between social classes, and those hungry for power brought turmoil—eventually leading to its collapse. After the fall of Spheres, a mysterious girl named Na Yeon was discovered in Antarctica. Asten, the chairman of Sphere Union, harbors a fierce ambition to dominate the world. He dispatches his agents to keep Na Yeon under surveillance. Na Yeon and her companions strive to prevent three artifacts—the keys to global conquest—from falling into the hands of Sphere Union.

One day, a robot called "Digi-girl" unexpectedly crashes from the sky and lands near Nails' nail salon, where Nails, a passionate nail artist obsessed with all things kawaii, runs her business. Nails decides to take in Digi-girl, expecting her to help with household chores. However, Nails soon discovers that Digi-girl is completely incapable of doing housework properly and constantly creates disastrous messes. Furthermore, Digi-girl causes chaos wherever she goes, whether at school or on the streets. This heartwarming and "pop"-infused story revolves around a robot girl interacting with the quirky inhabitants of the town.

This sci-fi comedy series, a Korean-Chinese co-production from 2002-2003 (Sunwoo Entertainment/KBS/Shanghai Animation Film Studio), takes place in a tranquil universe composed of numerous asteroids. The simple-minded yet immensely strong Hip Hop Duck, the toy-obsessed Prince, and their faithful robot friend Aligu work odd jobs as fixers, but their assignments always result in massive property destruction, earning them a reputation as walking disasters pursued by the space police.

This special episode of Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo was broadcast between episodes 270 and 271 of the television series.

This is the continuation of The Big O. The series was originally planned for 26 episodes, but low viewership in Japan caused only the first 13 to be produced. Due to positive international reception, a second season consisting of the remaining 13 episodes was made, co-produced by Cartoon Network, Sunrise, and Bandai Visual.

Comedy shorts featuring Saiyuki's main characters.

Episodes 4.5, 6.5, 8.5 and 10.5 from the DVD release, in which Miu thinks about the events from the previous episode.