Winter 2005 Anime

After hearing an old tale from his mother during childhood, Yukito Kunisaki embarks on a journey to find the Winged Maiden, a being said to have been bound to the sky centuries ago. Earning his keep by performing puppet shows along the way, he wanders into a small town where he expects to linger only briefly. That plan is upended when he crosses paths with an eccentric girl named Misuzu, who insists he stay at her home. As Yukito grows accustomed to life in the quiet town, he strikes up friendships with the locals and gradually learns about the personal struggles each of them carries. Moved by their hardships, he decides to offer his help, putting his quest for the Winged Maiden on pause. With his search stalled and his bond with Misuzu and the townspeople deepening, Yukito is left to wonder whether he will ever find the Winged Maiden—or if she has been right beside him all along.

Keiichi Morisato is excited to start his university life, but everything seems to go wrong for him—he struggles with clubs, romance, and pretty much everything else. There's literally an unlucky star hanging over his head. One day, while his sempai are out, he's left to watch the dorm and has a huge pile of chores to finish. Despite his bad luck, Keiichi has a kind heart and tackles his tasks diligently. Just as he's about to complete the last chore, he calls his sempai. Instead of reaching them, the voice on the other end says, "Goddess Help Line." Moments later, a stunning goddess named Belldandy appears through the mirror in his room.

The story follows Negi Springfield, a ten-year-old mage who is about to take his final test to earn the title of Master Wizard. His strange final assignment involves teaching English at an all-girls boarding school. Shortly after arriving, he accidentally humiliates a student named Asuna Kagurazaka and takes the place of the teacher she adored, which makes her hold a grudge against him. The situation worsens when Asuna discovers Negi's magical abilities and forces him to aid her. In spite of their rocky start, they are forced to cooperate through numerous ordeals, like battling malevolent wizards and steering their class toward academic achievement—all while mixing comedy, spellcasting, and developing feelings.

This shoujo series follows Momo Adachi, recognized for her sun-kissed complexion and long blonde hair, who used to be on her high school's swim team. Despite her outwardly enviable look, Momo's affections are fixed on Kazuya "Toji" Toujigamori, a baseball player she has admired since junior high. Gossip claims Toji only likes girls with fair skin, prompting Momo to try altering her appearance. Those efforts backfire, fueling classmates' nasty rumors that she is loose and easy. Her friend Sae Kashiwagi seems supportive but is actually behind the gossip, scheming to steal Toji for herself. Matters grow more tangled with Kairi Okayasu, a well-liked schoolboy who openly pursues Momo, determined to win her over. Caught in a maze of romantic triangles, false friendship, and self-doubt about her looks, Momo works to discover her genuine identity while navigating the struggles of love.

Yukinari has always been short for his age and has suffered from bullying and mistreatment by girls throughout his life. By the time he reaches high school, this has led to an unusual condition: any contact with girls—or even their proximity—causes him to break out in hives. So it comes as a great shock when he is suddenly whisked away to the city of Seiren, located on a mystical world that orbits Earth invisibly. This world is inhabited mostly by women, with very few men. Luckily, he meets a new friend, Miharu-chan, whose touch inexplicably does not trigger his reaction.

In a future where the chain of history has been severed, an endless expanse of colossal ruins stretches out. The oceans and continents are gone, surviving only in the data retrieved from the remnants. Ura is employed in the Archive Excavation Department, tasked with restoring and analyzing the preserved information. One day, he uncovers a troubling visual recording.

Long ago, Kanna—a princess and the final survivor of a winged race—was locked away in a castle because the rest of the world feared her. When she met a soldier named Ryuuya, she fell in love with him and told him of her dreams to see the outside world and find her mother. Ryuuya did everything he could to make those dreams come true, but his efforts proved futile: Kanna was sealed in the sky by magic and cursed to endure pain for all eternity. Centuries later, Yukito, a descendant of Ryuuya, arrives in a quiet town one week before its annual festival, hoping to earn some money. Yet when he encounters an unusual girl named Misuzu, he remembers what his mother once told him—if he finds the winged girl's re-incarnation during his journey, he must use his power to set her free. Soon, the fates of Yukito and Misuzu become intertwined, and the two grow close and develop feelings for each other. But once Yukito realizes how Misuzu is connected to the past, he must decide whether to leave her behind or try to break the curse that has caused Kanna centuries of suffering.

Escaping the grim fate that awaits her in her home country, a young girl takes on the name and persona of the man who sacrificed himself to aid her escape. She finds refuge in a forest cabin alongside her talking motorcycle companion and receives tutelage from an aged firearms expert in the arts of shooting and survival. Although she feels at peace, she struggles with guilt over her benefactor's sacrifice and doubts using his name, understanding that she is erasing her true self by living under someone else's identity. The narrative explores her quest to embrace her newly formed identity.

This two-episode OVA consists of a series of short stories that fit into the School Rumble timeline, inserting new content between events from the start almost to the end. 1) Smile, Please! Mammoth, Yum! May I Fall in Love? Yoshidayama keeps advancing through the ranks of the school's toughest delinquents, Imadori attempts to get hands-on with a tomboy, and Harima takes a shot at being a hero in prehistoric times. Jumping back to a more recent moment, a scene in darkness reveals a secret crush held by an assistant. 2) New-Term Excitement! To Be Near You Scramble! The Naked Truth! Yakumo becomes friends with a foreigner—while still finding time for her psychic readings and frequent catnaps. The seating arrangements for Class 2-C throw Tenma into a panic over being placed next to her beloved, while a certain bad boy agonizes over having to sit beside her.

In Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Inferno, Seiya and the surviving Bronze and Gold Saints who made it through the Sanctuary battles descend into the underworld. Their goal is to face and vanquish Hades.

Hashiba Sora lost all his memories after falling from a fourth-story window. When Fujimori Sunao becomes his new roommate at school, Fujimori tells Hashiba that he is called Ran. Both Fujimori and Hashiba developed split personalities during their youth, and their alternate selves—Yoru and Ran—are deeply in love with each other. Although Fujimori and Hashiba are disturbed by what their other selves do together at night, they gradually begin to develop feelings for each other as well. Through this relationship, Hashiba Sora uncovers many shocking details about their childhood.

The story revolves around a love triangle involving the male protagonist Makoto and the two heroines, Kotonoha and Sekai. Makoto develops feelings for Kotonoha, a girl in the same school year but a different class. Though they both take the same train to school, she remains unaware of his existence. His classmate Sekai manages to bring the two together, despite harboring strong feelings for Makoto herself.

This special edition contains two extra stories. The first, called Chapter L (also known as Chapter 25), focuses on senpai Lohmeyer/Romaiya. The second tale, titled Chapter F (or Chapter 26), shows Miwako using various ways to tease Yamazaki.

Seto Ichitaka harbors feelings for his classmate Yoshizuki Iori, whose popularity has grown to the point where she has her own school fan club. For Ichitaka, who has been too timid to even speak to Iori-chan since the moment he laid eyes on her, it would take something miraculous for them to be together. That miracle has come about, and now he and Iori are collaborating on the Freshmen Welcoming Party. Things appear to be turning around for Seto, until a special childhood friend arrives for a visit.

Shiratori Ryuushi is a young man training to become an artist, about to begin his studies at a vocational school. When he arrives at his new home, Narutakisou, he quickly becomes the center of attention among the strange assortment of tenants living there. He also meets and develops feelings for the landlady, Aoba Kozue, who appears sweet and charming. But Kozue is not quite what she appears to be... in fact, she is much more.

Naoyuki Asaba, an ordinary high school student and member of his school's press club, spends the summer camping near a nearby military base. His goal is to catch a glimpse of the UFOs rumored to be stored there, based on local folklore. When he returns to school, he meets an unusual girl named Kana Iriya and gradually comes to realize that she has a mysterious nature. He also begins to uncover a hidden truth that lies beneath the surface of the world he thought he knew.

In the 74th year of the Cosmic Era, the ongoing conflict between Earth's Naturals and the space-dwelling Coordinators nears its end. After a devastating defeat, Kira Yamato takes command of the Strike Freedom Gundam and sets out on a crucial mission with the Archangel's crew to destroy the Requiem—a weapon capable of annihilating most life in the universe. Kira is joined by his close friend and rival Athrun Zala, who must fend off the fury of his former subordinate Shinn Asuka, a skilled pilot of the powerful Destiny Gundam. Shinn sees Athrun as a traitor obstructing the path to a peaceful cosmic future. Amid intense mobile suit battles deciding the galaxy's fate, the war between humans struggling to understand one another approaches its conclusion.

Not long after the defeat of the Wicked King, the Queen of the Garden of Light awakens on Earth with no memory of her past, now living under the name Hikari Kujou at age 12. Together with Nagisa and Honoka—who have been granted new outfits and powers—Hikari must seek out the twelve Heartiels, the artifacts essential for reclaiming her lost memories. Reunited, the three form the Pretty Cure team once more.

The Digital World, a dimension born from the global network, is home to digital lifeforms known as Digital Monsters, watched over by the supercomputer Yggdrasil. Recently, Yggdrasil has set in motion the X Program, a drastic plan to eliminate all existing Digimon and create a new Digital World reserved for a select few. This initiative endangers the entire Digital World's existence. The X-Digimon, a new breed of Digital Monster, finds itself hunted by the Royal Knights, the Digital World's elite guardians. Following the commands of their master Yggdrasil, the Royal Knights execute Project Ark—a scheme to regenerate the Digital World and birth new Digimon, at the cost of all current digital life. Though pursued relentlessly, the X-Digimon strives to uncover the secret of its own creation and fight for the survival of all Digimon, ultimately sparking a profound transformation in the Digital World.

In The Prince of Tennis: The Two Samurai, The First Game, Ryouma Echizen and the Seishun Academy Boys' Tennis Team are invited by shipping magnate Hikomaro Sakurafubuki to an exhibition match on a luxury cruise liner. Upon arrival, the team is stunned to find that Ryouma's adoptive older brother, Ryouga, captains the opposing side. In the initial games, Seishun easily defeats their opponents, thrilling the passengers. But strange incidents start happening—from low-quality sushi in the restaurant to a bathroom decorated with marble wallpaper. Sensing something wrong, the team quickly realizes Sakurafubuki is running an illegal gambling scheme; he wants Seishun to lose their upcoming matches so he can collect huge winnings. The day before, the opponents were forced to throw their games, making spectators bet heavily on Seishun. If they refuse to cooperate, the team will be killed, since Sakurafubuki has the entire ship's staff, including Ryouga, on his side. With no other choice, the team must use their tennis skills and cleverness to survive the dangerous situation. As Seishun resolves to fight for their lives, the two sons of Samurai Nanjiro face off to decide who is the stronger player.

In the year T.C. 4767, four thousand years have elapsed since humanity left Earth, its original homeworld. Now plagued by the hostile alien race known as the Gnosis, people are desperately seeking a way to counter this existential menace. As a response to this threat, Vector engineer Shion Uzuki oversaw the creation of KOS-MOS, a highly advanced android with extraordinary capabilities. However, after their vessel is destroyed by the Gnosis, Shion and those with her are suddenly caught in a conflict whose sides are far from clear.

The 73rd class of cadets at the Defense University of the small planet Kibi embarks on a shakedown cruise aboard the fleet's new starship "Amaterasu" as a fitting final exercise before graduation. While returning to their home planet, they are stunned to receive news that the aggressive Kingdom has declared war on Kibi. After their planetary government surrenders without putting up a fight, the cadets decide to wage their own war from the "Amaterasu." To secure funding, they strike a deal with a galactic news network—and suddenly find themselves the "stars" of their own "reality show." Unfortunately, this is the kind of reality show that can get you killed.

Reiji Fujita runs an art gallery called Gallery Fake, one that specializes exclusively in forged artworks and maintains strong connections to the underground market. Although his business methods are dubious, Reiji possesses remarkable artistic talent and once served as a curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

In a near-future New York, Hideyoshi is a homeless boy who survives by hustling other children in street basketball games. His life takes a turn when he is drafted by a professional team with a singular, ambitious mission. In the past, humans ruled the court, but the landscape has shifted as physically superior alien athletes have seized control of the sport, leaving almost no room for human players. Hideyoshi's squad, standing as the first all-human team to enter the Space League, is determined to overturn this dominance and reclaim the championship for Earth.

Keigo Atobe, the prideful and wealthy captain of Hyoutei Academy's tennis team, organizes a lavish one-day interschool festival intended to unite the middle school tennis community. The event, dripping with opulence and refinement, reflects Atobe's characteristic style perfectly. It includes numerous attractions, with the main event being an intense relay race that involves every participating school. Atobe, however, has personal motives behind this extravagant Super Tennis Festival, apparently targeting a specific individual among those in attendance.

In the special "Ah! My Buddha Special," Ikko and the other girls from Saienji Buddhist Temple compete in a game show and win, earning a trip to a secluded inn. There, Ikko is presented with a peculiar task: to remain asleep while the girls roam around in their sleep.

Taking place in the well-known fictional city of Southtown, which franchise fans recognize as a regular stage for combat in the KOF series, this four-chapter story brings together multiple past protagonists from the saga. Their overlapping storylines form a wide-ranging and engaging tale that also ties into the narrative of KOF Maximum Impact 2.

In Jinki: Extend, the narrative revolves around Aoba, a young woman with an intense enthusiasm for assembling robot models. After her grandmother dies, Aoba is taken against her will to a concealed installation. There, she comes across a colossal robot and finds out that such machines are utilized to battle the Ancient-Jinki in the Grand Savanna. The genuine reason for these fights remains hidden. Driven to discover more, Aoba throws herself into training at the base, aspiring to pilot a robot and uncover the secrets behind these engagements.

These short segments offer bonus material after every episode. Additionally, the release features the Mai Hime vs. Mai Otome - "Moe"? The Ultimate Showdown! episode.

Uruno, a worthless wolf, travels the road in search of a new home when he stumbles upon a forest teeming with "useless animals"—creatures that fail to embody their species' typical traits. Following a brief clash with Usahara, a short-tempered rabbit who smokes, Uruno initially decides to leave but changes his mind upon encountering Chiiko, an awkward cheetah girl. Struck by love at first sight, he resolves to stay for her sake, holding onto the hope that despite being a good-for-nothing, he might eventually win her heart. This dream remains precarious, however, as daily life with the forest's other eccentric inhabitants—including the aforementioned smoking rabbit, a sake-drinking unicorn, a near-sighted eagle, an orca incapable of swimming, and a shy pegasus—threatens to wear him down.

In "Chrono Crusade: Azmaria's Lessons," Azmaria Hendrick shares her thoughts on the characters and world of the Chrono Crusade series through flashback sequences. These segments appeared in DVD volumes 2 through 12 of the show.

Gag Manga Biyori presents an anime centered on absolutely nothing. It consists of twelve brief episodes lasting five minutes each, with each story developing only a minimal plot. The series draws humor from the most idiotic concepts, yet it remains quite funny.

During a monster attack on the city, an event that occurs with some frequency, Silk and her two friends attempt to get closer to the attacking creature for a better view. Their unfortunate choice of viewing spot results in UFO-man, the city's giant protector, landing directly on them and crushing them to death. Filled with remorse, UFO-man attributes their deaths to the monster and vows to restore Silk and her friends to life by lending them his power. However, there is a catch: they must now serve as the city's protectors alongside him.

Katari is a young girl aspiring to become a novelist. She writes a love letter to a boy at her school. Without realizing it, she is composing a "short story" that will touch the heart of another little girl.

A massive black hole is on the verge of consuming the entire universe, including the Transformers' home world of Cybertron. As Galaxy Convoy and his team seek a way to stop it, the Transformers flee their collapsing planet and infiltrate Earth, operating as "robots in disguise." Galaxy Convoy meets Vector Prime, who reveals the existence of the "Planet Force"—an ancient artifact capable of restoring entire planets, believed lost thousands of years ago alongside Cybertronian explorers who failed to construct a space bridge to the edge of the universe. Thus, Galaxy Convoy and the Cybertron warriors he commands set out on a grand journey across the cosmos to locate the Planet Force and awaken the ancient warrior Primus, hoping to save the universe. However, Master Megatron and his followers scheme to seize this power for themselves, aiming to dominate the entire universe. They relentlessly stand in the way of Galaxy Convoy and his allies. Will Galaxy Convoy and his friends succeed in obtaining the Planet Force safely? Note: The international version treats this series as a direct sequel to Micron Densetsu (Armada) and Superlink (Energon), featuring references to characters and events from both shows, as well as an additional scene in episode 51 that links the three series. Note: The US release initially combined episodes 1 and 2 into a single episode, and later aired a dubbed version of episode 2 as episode 52.

5 dream sequences, dubbed his delusions. Wet dreams from the imagination of a healthy young male.

In the anime Magical Kanan, five hazardous "seeds" are taken from their safely guarded place in the realm of Evergreen and brought to Earth. Natsuki, an agent faithful to the Queen, is dispatched to recover these seeds but understands he requires help. He seeks out Chihaya, a middle school student considered the only appropriate partner for this mission. Together, they battle as Magical Warrior Carmine to rescue people who have been taken over by the seeds. At the same time, several puzzles surround Chihaya: her mother appears to know about these secret operations; Chihaya remembers a father who supposedly passed away before she was born; and she frequently dreams of Evergreen, a land she has never actually been to.

This sequel to Battle B-Daman follows Yamato, the hero from the previous series, and his group as they set out to acquire the Marble "Strike Shot," which earns them a spot in the B-Daman World Championship known as "WINNERS." Their final goal is the stadium where this fierce competition unfolds. Who will endure an unthinkable series of trials and make it to the stadium? And then, who will rise to the top of the championship by conquering every rival at WINNERS?

In the year Meiji 38 (1905), the Russo-Japanese War that had raged since the previous year was intensifying. Faced with these harsh conditions, the Raimu Squad was reorganized. Its members were all girls. They were like any ordinary young women attending school and dreaming of romance, except for one thing: they possessed "Raimu." Inukai Kyoushirou, a young man newly appointed as the squad's leader, was driven by ambition to fight for Japan. When this young man encountered the five girls, a new chapter for "Raimu" began.

Because his friends launched a rocket into a US Army base, Suzuki finds himself wanted by both the US military and the police. As he flees, the sea surface suddenly rises, and a brilliant light appears, revealing a strange-looking battleship flying through the air. He is thrown into the water, and when he climbs onto the vessel, he encounters a beautiful girl standing there. She introduces herself as Lyx, a princess from another world, and adds, "My father is Japanese, Shinjiro Sakomizu. Please help me, Suzuki." Based on the novel series by Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino.

While attending an anime convention, Rei is whisked away to a world created from the imaginations of the event's participants. As the convention draws to a close, this realm begins to fall apart, and Rei has no idea how to get back home.

Sequel to the madcap Guardian Hearts OVA series, continuing with Kazuya's misadventures.

Long ago, a war erupted in Heaven, resulting in Judas and Luca—two of the six specially chosen, talented, and powerful Saint Beasts—being cast out and imprisoned in Hell for instigating the rebellion. However, before that conflict, Heaven was a tranquil realm where angels lived happily. During this earlier period, Judas, Luca, Goh, Shin, Rey, and Gai were adolescent angels in Heaven. On the day of Benediction, the supreme god Zeus transformed them into adults. Each of the six possessed unique abilities and had to adjust to their new adult bodies. These changes led to opportunities for them to meet one another, and new friendships began to form.

Yang Guo is a thirteen-year-old boy whose martial arts training begins when Guo Jing directs him to learn the ways of the Quanzhen School. But the harsh treatment he suffers there soon drives him to flee its grounds. In his escape, he comes across the Forbidden Tomb, where he meets a lovely young woman named Xiaolongnü. Before long, she takes him under her wing, teaching him the arts of the Ancient Tomb School. Their time together sets the stage for a journey filled with martial arts and love.

In "Black Jack: Dr. Pinoco's Adventure," Dr. Black Jack inadvertently forgets his medical bag. His assistant, who claims to be his wife, Pinoko, dashes off to fetch it but becomes disoriented in the forest. Following a butterfly, she discovers numerous wounded and ailing woodland creatures. Applying her medical expertise, Pinoko treats the animals' afflictions.

ANIMA is a dance animation movie representing a human "life."

This OVA presents two supplementary stories from the main series: Kokoro no Yukue (Ten) ~ Destination of the Heart The narrative centers on the four Celestial Hachiyou: Yorihisa, Takamichi, Eisen, and Inori. A chain of minor incidents sows mutual suspicion among them, with each suspecting the others of committing small "offenses." Akane is summoned to restore harmony. Omoi no Arika (Chi) ~ Where the Heart Belongs This story focuses on the four Terrestrial Hachiyou: Tenma, Shimon, Tomomasa, and Yasuaki. Determined to confront Yasuaki, Kotengu encounters opposition from the other three, as well as from Akane, who together seek Fuji-hime's help to avert the clash.

DVD only Extras.

In the initial season, spanning episodes 1 through 50, the wizard Nelly and the enigmatic Najo join forces with Zorori, Ishishi, and Noshishi on adventures to revive a magical forest in a mystical realm. The following season, covering episodes 51 to 97, shifts focus to Puppe's quest to find the Minus Eel.

In "Kotatsu Neko," a lazy cat relishes its warm spot beneath a kotatsu, the traditional Japanese heating table meant for keeping cozy during the cold season. The story tracks the cat's subsequent moves once it notices that the TV remote control lies just beyond its reach.

The citizens of Turkey's Hill model a bizzare American-esque town and engage in non-sequitur behavior.

In the fairy tale realm of Pandasia, a fairy named Mi is dispatched to alert its inhabitants of an approaching great evil that seeks to destroy their homeland. To confront this threat, Mi selects Toby, a courageous panda, to oppose the villains Gold and Silver. These antagonists aim to gather the seven Beans of Power, intending to transform Pandasia's vibrant and colorful landscape into a barren and lifeless wasteland.

In the fifth year of the Keicho era, the Tokugawa clan aimed to strengthen their grip on Japan. Hidetada Tokugawa arrives at the gates of Ueda Castle, demanding that the Sanada clan surrender their stronghold to him. However, the Sanada and their vassals have different intentions.

In a small town besieged by a lethal monster, the sole known remedy is the Dragon Blade. Yet, the only person who knows its location refuses to reveal it to Lang, and embarking on a quest to locate this legendary artifact would involve tremendous danger.

Yuuki has to move from Yokohama to a rural city and becomes the target of bullying.

A sequel of Akuei to Gacchinpo series.

An anime about Kei's daily life.

Deep within the world is the Lulu forest, home to a small settlement named Lala. Nalong and various other tiny fuzzy creatures reside there. He lives alongside his dad and ten siblings, and goes to elementary school. Among his buddies are Ukkya the otter, Tajori the ostrich, and the Mandu brothers, who were unintentional creations of the celebrated inventor, Professor Penguil.

A whale-shaped cloud drifts through the blue sky. Concealed from sight is the unusual realm of Nepos Napos, situated above that cloud. Have you ever pondered the stories and happenings taking place within that enigmatic world?

This 2005 anthology series presents a set of stories centered on seven men and women living in a town under the protection of a witch. They frequently come into conflict with one another for a variety of reasons, and at times, they also fall in love.