Winter 2007 Anime

Following two and a half years of intense training beyond the borders of Konohagakure, Naruto Uzumaki returns with a renewed resolve to achieve greater power. Meanwhile, the Akatsuki, a perilous group of elite rogue ninjas, advances its own plots, threatening the entire shinobi world. Though Naruto has matured and confronts fresh dangers, his spirited and youthful essence persists, now bolstered by heightened confidence and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding his friends and home. Regardless of the obstacles, he battles fiercely for what is most important, even at the cost of his life, as his path toward becoming Hokage continues.

Takaki Toono and Akari Shinohara are bound by a profound childhood bond, yet circumstances beyond their control tear them apart. Despite promising to stay connected, the widening gap between them, spanning both physical distance and emotional drift, slowly drives them apart, even as their shared recollections remain crystal clear. This poignant tale of love delves into the struggle of maintaining a relationship across great distances. Trapped in their own histories and unable to progress, Takaki and Akari cling to the hope of reuniting, existing with only fragments of their hearts truly engaged. This state inflicts suffering not just upon themselves, but also on those surrounding them.

As a child, Afro witnessed his father being slain by a swordsman named Justice. After the killing, Justice took the Number One headband for himself, drawn by its sacred power, and discarded the Number Two headband. Now an adult, Afro wears the Number Two headband, which grants him the right to challenge the Number One. On his path to avenge his father, Afro faces opposition from every direction. Only the bearer of the Number Two can confront the Number One, but anyone can challenge the Number Two. With countless enemies vying for his position, Afro must endure a relentless stream of foes and trials to reach Justice and complete his quest for revenge.

Shinichi Chiaki is an elite musician who aspires to perform among the best in Europe. Born into a prestigious family, he is a notorious perfectionist, holding himself and others to impossibly high standards. The only thing preventing Chiaki from pursuing his European dream is his crippling fear of flying, which keeps him stuck in Japan. In his fourth year at Japan's top music university, Chiaki crosses paths with Noda Megumi, who insists on being called Nodame. At first glance, she appears to be a disorganized girl lacking any clear ambition. But when Chiaki hears Nodame play the piano for the first time, he is stunned by the unique quality of her music. To Chiaki’s dismay, Nodame moves into the apartment next door, and he soon discovers that she has fallen deeply in love with him. Nodame Cantabile follows Chiaki and Nodame as they navigate their relationship with each other, learning valuable lessons from one another while striving for the pinnacle of the music world.

A dark force begins stirring in the hidden corners of Tokyo. Tatsuma Hiyuu, a quiet high school senior, enrolls at Magami Academy in Shinjuku. His enigmatic personality and impressive martial arts abilities quickly attract the friendship of the rebellious Kyouichi Houraiji. Through fate and coincidence, Tatsuma meets wrestling club athlete Yuuya Daigo, the girls' archery team captain Komaki Sakurai, and Student Council President Aoi Misato. These bonds form just as a violent disruption occurs in the Ryumyaku, the mystical energy current. This upheaval awakens hidden supernatural powers within the five teenagers. Hisui Kisaragi, the young head of the Kisaragi Clan and owner of an antique shop, tells them about their new abilities and the sacred duty to defend Tokyo from the Oni. The group decides to use these powers to protect the city from the approaching darkness. Partnering with Hisui, the unlikely allies realize the danger runs deeper than mere evil creatures. A practitioner of Dark Arts has deliberately disturbed the Ryumyaku to revive an ancient evil. To overcome this threat, the teenagers must face their own weaknesses and fears. As they uncover their Stars of Fate, they are forced to confront their destinies. The story is based on a manga and originated from a 1998 Nintendo role-playing video game.

Yuno has loved art ever since she was little. Being accepted into Yamabuki Arts High School means she must leave home and live alone in a dorm at Hidamari Apartments. There, she meets her lively neighbors: the energetic Miyako, the shy Hiro, and the composed Sae. Although each has a unique personality, they all go to the same school, hang out together, and develop a strong friendship. Yuno's new life will not be lonely! Hidamari Sketch captures the day-to-day escapades and routines of these girls living together at Hidamari Apartments.

In the intense rivalry among Kanto's leading schools, Moutoku Sousou and Gentoku Ryuubi, who lead Kyousho and Seito Academies respectively, awaken their inner dragon abilities. This balance of power is disrupted when Shimei Ryomou acquires a legendary dragon orb in China, believed to grant immense power to its dragon user. Shimei aims to safeguard Hakufu Sonsaku, the leader of their main rival, Nanyo Academy, whose unstable powers pose a significant threat. Meanwhile, Moutoku struggles with his newfound strength, as the soul of the Demon King takes control, driving him towards ambitions that could destabilize the region and harm even those closest to him. With tensions escalating due to the dragon orb, Hakufu and Gentoku must put aside their conflicts and join forces to thwart Moutoku's malevolent plans.

This entry refers to the 2007 film, not to be mistaken for the initial story arc of the 2012 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure TV anime series, which also carries the title Phantom Blood, nor for the movie-format re-edit of that same first season compiled from the 2012 TV episodes. Jonathan Joestar, a young aristocrat, finds his peaceful life shattered when a new boy named Dio Brando arrives. Dio has ties to Jonathan's father, and as time passes, a bitter rivalry develops as Dio grows increasingly fixated on a mysterious, ancient, and enchanted stone mask that Jonathan's father keeps. Note: This film has never been released to the public beyond its initial limited theatrical run and is considered largely lost, with only a few trailers and a discovered 16-minute undubbed clip compilation used for a student sound design project remaining.

After leaving his former teammates on the Kaido High School baseball team, Gorou Honda returns to his hometown determined to keep playing the sport. However, his path gets complicated when he learns that Tetsufumi Egashira's ongoing smear campaign makes it nearly impossible for him to join any high school that already has a baseball club. With few options left, Gorou chooses to enroll at Seishuu High School, where his childhood friend Kaoru Shimizu studies. Since Seishuu was originally an all-girls school and only became co-ed two years earlier, there is no boys' baseball team. Nevertheless, Gorou remains determined to reach Koshien, so he sets out to form a team from the seven male students at the school—none of whom have any baseball experience. His aim is to mold this raw group into a nationally competitive squad, a task that will be incredibly demanding. Will Gorou pull off another miracle, or will he abandon his dream of facing Kaido High School with his newly formed team?

In a world set ten years later, this recap explores a universe where Gods, Demons, and Humans travel between their realms as effortlessly as international tourists, with romances developing across these borders. With the barriers separating these races now removed, they interact, fall in love, and form new families together. Rin Tsuchimi looks back on his past, revisiting significant moments from his relationships with Lisianthus, Nerine, Kaede, Asa, and Primula.

In "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Picture Dramas," a lighter and often comedic side of the characters is explored away from the war's violence and suffering. At Ashford Academy, the girls engage in lively conversations in the bathhouse and organize a gender-reversal festival, an idea that fails to excite Lelouch Lamperouge. The students also attend the grand opening of the Clovis Land pool, leaving the barely dressed Cornelia li Britannia visibly uncomfortable. The series further explores Lelouch's past, highlighting his royal background and his first meeting with Suzaku Kururugi.

In "Shattered Angels," the story centers on Kuu Shiratori, an ordinary high school student living her everyday life in the vast city of Academia, which stands as a testament to humanity's survival after the most catastrophic event in history, which took place ten years earlier. Lately, Kuu has been having intense dreams where she meets a prince who invites her on a supernatural journey. One day, while getting ready for the school festival, the prince from her dreams, Kyoshiro Ayanokoji, appears in reality and makes the same offer he did in the dream: "Let's go... together..."

In nineteenth-century France, Fantine, a penniless single mother, entrusts her three-year-old daughter Cosette to the Thernardiers, a couple she has only just met, believing them to be kind—only to discover they are cruel and abusive. Cosette endures great suffering, subjected to harsh treatment and forced labor while still clinging to the hope of being reunited with her mother. While running an errand for the Thernardiers, she meets Jean Valjean, a noble stranger who recognizes her as the child he has been searching for. He rescues her and relocates to a nearby town, granting Cosette a fresh start under his care. Inspired by Jean, Cosette vows to use her newfound freedom to assist others and heal her country, determined that no one else should endure what she has gone through. Against the backdrop of the French Revolution, this hopeful young girl remains steadfast in her mission to reduce poverty and suffering in France.

Set in the year 2035, Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight! centers on a group of teenage girls enrolled at Seioh Private High School, an all-girls institution. With the birth rate having fallen sharply, schools are shutting down one after another because there simply aren't enough students to fill them. As a result, spirits at schools everywhere have sunk, and Seioh is no different. The tale kicks off when the protagonist, Manami Amamiya, transfers to Seioh. After a series of misadventures involving a high-tech scooter and a swimming competition, capped off by a stirring performance of the school song, she is installed as student council president. From that point on, the story follows Manami as she deals with council business alongside Mika Inamori, the council's sole other member, as well as three classmates: Mutsuki Uehara, Mei Etoh, and Momoha Odori. Once the student council room has been given a fresh look, Manami and her friends turn their attention to organizing the upcoming student festival.

Long ago, Adin was a master blacksmith who forged a belt set with seven powerful gems, each gifted from one of Deltora’s seven tribes. Using the belt’s immense power, Adin thwarted the Shadow Lord’s attempt to conquer the kingdom and became its ruler. Yet Adin knew the Shadow Lord had not been truly defeated. As time passed, the memory of the Shadow Lord faded, and the people of Deltora came to see their monarchy as distant and indifferent. But the Shadow Lord returned, shattering the Belt of Deltora and scattering the seven gems across the land. Jarred, a loyal friend to the young King Endon, helped the king and his family escape the castle as the Shadow Lord seized power, after which they went into hiding. For years, the Shadow Lord ruled Deltora with an iron fist. But hope remained in Lief, Jarred’s son, who had been raised and trained to find the lost gems and restore the Belt of Deltora. With his companions Barda and Jasmine, Lief must face dangerous enemies and fearsome creatures to defeat the Shadow Lord and bring peace back to Deltora.

Sumire is a regular schoolgirl who has always been able to see spirits, but her claims are usually dismissed as lies by those around her. Everything changes when she stumbles upon an odd brooch, a mysterious creature, and a gothloli monster hunter named Lucia. Faced with this new reality, Sumire must choose whether to employ her special sight to fight against the "viruses" that pose a danger to humanity.

Dr. Taylor, along with his son Max, was carrying out a paleontological research trip in Africa, with Max's best friend Rex joining in on the expedition. During their time there, Max came across strange stone tablets etched with images of dinosaurs, and soon the boys and their companion Zoe found themselves being called upon by those very dinosaurs for assistance. It turns out that a villainous organization known as the Alpha Gang, led by the sinister Dr. Z, had gone back in time to capture the dinosaurs, intending to use them as a means of taking over the world. Now it is up to Max, Rex, and Zoe to journey across the globe in search of the dinosaurs, all while putting a stop to Dr. Z and the Alpha Gang's schemes.

Based on Barasui's manga, Strawberry Marshmallow follows Nobue Itou, her younger sister Chika, and their friends. The series is defined by "cute girls doing cute things in cute ways," whether they are trying to quit smoking, heading out to play, celebrating holidays, or handling school responsibilities. This OVA continues from where the series ended, carrying on the adventures of their everyday lives but with an even cuter twist.

After spending three years in a coma from a car accident, Haruka Suzumiya is released from Keyaki General Hospital. With the encouragement of her caring family and her loyal boyfriend Takayuki Narumi—who broke off a new relationship that started while she was unconscious to be with her again—Haruka gradually adjusts to returning to normal life. Still, Haruka worries she might be holding Takayuki back and proposes they separate, ultimately leaving him behind on a departing train. Determined to become a children's picture book author, she throws herself into preparing for university entrance exams. Meanwhile, Takayuki strives to find steady employment amid ongoing economic hardship. Even though their paths seem to go in different directions, will Takayuki and Haruka find their way back to each other?

Yuudai is a sincere and generous young man, though a bit shy, and he has never had much luck with girls. Chizuru is a lively and cheerful girl, but when it comes to romance, she has been clumsy and unlucky, never managing to have a stable relationship. This is the first Christmas the two are spending together. Since Chizuru loves animals, Yuudai plans to give her a rabbit in a box, but what actually comes out is... a mini donkey?! As the mischievous creature escapes, Chizuru chases after it, and Yuudai loses sight of both of them! The time they should have spent together... The important feelings they should have confessed... The small yet precious things that tend to be overlooked in daily life. What answer will the two young people find while they are apart? Yuudai and Chizuru—their emotions and the time they spend separated from each other are delicately revealed in this double-sided pure love story told from two different perspectives!

When an alien force eventually called the "Neuroi" attacks Earth around the 1940s, the world is devastated by destruction. However, one man is able to lead the invention of an anti-Neuroi weapon known as the "Striker unit" which augments magical power and also enables flight through two mechanical lower-leg coverings known as a sort of witches' "broom." Young witches from around the world are gathered together to fight back in a force known as Strike Witches. The inventor, however, was thought to have been killed during service. The daughter of the inventor leads a relatively normal life except for her untrained and incredible magical power which she hopes to use one day in healing. However, she is suddenly whisked away on a search to see if her father is actually alive. She encounters his invention and the possibility of perhaps using it herself.

In "Ah! My Goddess: Flights of Fancy Specials," Keiichi discovers a treasure map hidden in his grandfather's journal, which ignites great enthusiasm in Skuld and Urd as they set out on an adventure. Together with his companions, Keiichi follows the map's hint to the Honda Inn. When they arrive, they meet Honda Chieko, who seems to share a unique bond with Keiichi. Amid the commotion, Keiichi finds the resolve to confess his emotions and utter "I love you" to Belldandy.

The main characters from the .hack//G.U. games and .hack//Roots get an email from Ovan inviting them to the Hidden Forbidden Festival, a mysterious summer event that has suddenly popped up. When they attend the festival, they meet an AIDA Chim Chim that wishes to live peacefully alongside other players of The World. The Chim Chim then turns into the word "Returner," strengthening their belief that Ovan intends to come back to The World.

In "Yes! Precure 5," ordinary student Yumehara Nozomi discovers a mysterious book called the Dream Collet in her school library. There, she encounters Coco and Nuts, residents of the Palmier Kingdom whose world has been devastated by Nightmares. They request Nozomi's aid in filling the Dream Collet and locating the five Pinkies to grant a wish. When Nightmares start encroaching on the real world, Nozomi agrees to help. Consequently, Coco and Nuts transform Nozomi into the magical girl Cure Dream and convert four of her classmates into her fellow Pretty Cure warriors.

Nobita asks Doraemon for the Moshimo-box and wishes for a world where magic is real. In that new reality, sorcery takes the place of science and technology, and everyone relies on it in everyday life—except Nobita, who, as always, struggles to cast even the simplest spells. Frustrated, he decides to change things back, only to discover that his mother has already thrown the Moshimo-box away. One day, Doraemon and his friends meet Professor Mangetsu, a researcher of magic and magical creatures like goblins, along with his daughter Miyoko. The professor warns them that the "star of the Underworld" is dangerously approaching Earth's orbit. With the fate of the planet hanging in the balance, the group must journey to the Underworld and strike the heart of the Underworld King with a silver dart, just as described in the ancient text "The Chronicles of the Underworld". However, their efforts are foiled, and Miyoko is taken captive. Doraemon and his friends then decide to use the Time Machine to go back to the past. With Dorami's Moshimo-box, they succeed in restoring the Earth. Yet the events unfolding in the Underworld continue to occur within a Parallel Universe, where Miyoko remains a prisoner. As a result, the group is compelled once more to travel to the Underworld and put an end to its oppressive ruler for good.

After conquering Mount Everest, the climbing pair Saruwatari Gorou and "Lostman" Jack F. Woodbridge set their sights on the ISA Space Station, dreaming of venturing into space. The discovery of Helium 3, a valuable new energy source, on the moon leads NASA to launch the "Nexus" project, which aims to harvest this resource for Earth. The narrative follows the separate journeys of these two individuals as they pursue their goals within the fierce competition for the next-generation energy supply.

The offbeat ninja adventures of Himawari proceed in "Himawari Too!!" This sequel examines the funny and strange exploits of Himawari, Hayato, and their ninja classmates. The second season also reveals the backstories of Himawari and Hayato. Might hidden truths be uncovered? Will Himawari finally learn about her past and the mysterious ninja who saved her as a child?

Ange becomes trapped within the Seijuu Universe, and her only way out is to awaken the Queen of Seijuu. To accomplish this, she must gather nine new guardians. However, convincing these people to give up their current lives and dedicate themselves to protecting someone else proves to be a difficult task.

Yukari Morita sets out to locate her father, who vanished somewhere in the South Seas. For a high school student, traveling alone to the Solomon Islands is a daunting endeavor, but her search takes an unexpected twist when she encounters an astronaut affiliated with the Solomon Space Association (SSA). This organization is working to build a rocket capable of carrying people into space. When SSA director Nasuda meets the petite Yukari, he realizes she might be light enough to fly using the lower-powered rocket the SSA has already constructed. He makes her a deal: if she agrees to serve as their astronaut, the SSA will assist in tracking down her lost father. Does Yukari have what it takes to undertake this extraordinary space mission?

Saiga, a high school student gifted in mathematics, has his everyday life interrupted when news arrives that his father's remains have been found. His father, a famous archaeologist and researcher who went missing years ago during an excavation, left behind notes and artifacts that must be identified by the family near a unique triangular mountain in Japan, known as "Japan's pyramid." Some people theorize that this pyramid was built by human hands. Suddenly, a meteor carrying an unusual robotic organism crashes down, endangering Saiga's safety. This event triggers a mysterious bracelet from his father's leftover research, merging him with an ancient robot buried within the pyramid—inscriptions indicate that this robot is named Reideen. Now, Saiga and the guardian Reideen must face an unknown alien threat descending from the sky.

The second part of the new Hokuto no Ken pentalogy. The story of this OVA centers around Yuria.

This animated side story originates from the Densha Otoko (Trainman) TV drama. In that drama, actor Itoh Atsushi portrays Yamada, an otaku who is deeply devoted to the Mina anime. The show features a kawaii protagonist with an ample bosom, floppy rabbit ears, and carrots protruding from her rear. Mina is a character tribute inspired by the Daicon Animation produced by GAINAX, which included a similar unnamed bunny girl. Additionally, the opening sequence of Densha Otoko incorporated scenes that appeared in the Daicon Animation.

Whether it is the future or the past, the world is one of fantasy and horror lurking in the shadow of the demon city. In the city, a series of mysterious incidents that cannot be explained by science have been occurring. To resolve these incidents, three girl detectives with special abilities are assembled. Hayama Kotono is an orphan living in a convent. Shirafuji Natsuki is Kotono's classmate and a pop idol. Hijiri Misaki is a mysterious girl who battles the nightmares of her past life. There are those who seek to bring about the Judgment Day, and those who wish to save the world. Which side is justice, and which is evil? When Kotono encounters a boy who has lost his memory, the wheels of the story begin to turn, slowly at first. Then, as they solve the mysteries, the three girls will face the fate that will determine the very existence of humanity.

A collection of stories involving the girls of To Heart 2, with each episode focusing on a different character.

With the help of the combination of many different magic, Jun gets turned into an actual girl.

By the 22nd century, full-scale global conflicts no longer exist, replaced by numerous localized battles erupting across the planet. Amidst this chaos, a massive robot emerges to defend the weak. This machine is known as Dancougar Nova, and some even revere it as a god. Yet, the reason for its existence remains unknown—even to its own pilots. Before long, an entirely unexpected robot unveils itself as the true adversary and launches an assault on Earth. Dancougar Nova retaliates using a power that had been kept hidden until that moment. Can Dancougar Nova succeed in saving the planet? The opening notes of this explosive conflict now echo.

In the middle of a lively city, a young boy discovers a concealed pathway and decides to explore it. When rain starts falling, he takes shelter next to a girl. The two connect deeply, and he begins to have romantic feelings for her. She hands him a single feather, promising that as long as he holds onto it, fate will bring them together again. On his way back, he manages to follow the same route, but the next day the path is nowhere to be found. As years go by, his recollections of the girl slowly vanish. Many decades later, now an old man, he returns to the city and sees the girl again in his dreams. Even after all those years, he still keeps the feather with him, unwavering.

In the year 20XX, colossal mysterious mecha known as "Giant Robo (GR)" begin appearing across the globe, laying waste to cities. Fear grips the Earth, and Japan is their next target. The protagonist, Daisaku Kusama, a diving shop employee, meets an enigmatic girl named V, who guides him to the ancient ruins on Minami Yonaguni Island in Okinawa. There, he forms a contract with an enormous robot called "Giant Robo 1 (GR1)." Daisaku then enters into a contract with UNISOM, the main organization, and is granted approval to command GR1. His battle against the antagonist group GRO commences, leading to numerous dramatic events. Eventually, the Giant Robo of the 21st century will pose a question to the world regarding the true nature of its power.

In the freshly unified empire under the rule of the Qin Emperor, the orphan Jing Tianming and his protector Ge Nie face exile. Ge Nie, once hailed as the greatest swordsman of Qin, is now labeled a traitor, while Tianming battles a mysterious ailment. Bound by an earlier pledge, Ge Nie strives to shield Tianming from escalating dangers. When a force of three hundred elite soldiers attacks them, Ge Nie defeats them but sustains severe wounds. In his desperate effort to save Ge Nie, Tianming meets Xiang Shaoyu, a proud and arrogant warrior from the fallen Chu Kingdom, who aspires to restore his homeland's former glory. The trio seeks shelter at the secluded Mohist School, a key resistance group against Qin domination. As the Mohists treat Ge Nie’s injuries, the Qin Emperor recruits the cunning Wei Zhuang, a former rival of Ge Nie and fellow disciple of their shared master. Wei Zhuang leads a band of lethal assassins tasked with hunting down Tianming and his companions.

A series of shorts parodying the main series Prism Ark.

Over the course of millions of years, countless eras have risen—from ages of warfare and divine beings to futuristic worlds—but none rival the excitement of the present Animation Age! In this realm similar to an RPG, improving one's strength is vital for survival, and leveling up is necessary. Whether a person is a pacifist, a news reporter, someone handling fishing issues, or looking for romance advice, the Animation Age teaches how to live within a game world. With access to healing magic, outfit changes, and an array of summoned familiars, the characters in Master of Epic will go to any lengths to increase their levels and keep fighting each day.

Specials contained on the 6th and 8th DVD releases, corresponding to episodes 16.5 and 20.5. These Glass no Kantai Special episodes center on the history of the Imperial Royal Family, retelling the events that took place prior to the television series.

Mysterious events are happening in the Apple Forrest. Valuable items vanish, people go missing, and the prince has disappeared. It falls to Kitty and Mimmy to take on the role of detectives and crack the cases.

A high school student named Kuroi Misa receives an invitation from the owner of an upscale Japanese-style hotel. The owner is troubled by a series of incidents where guests repeatedly commit suicide by hanging themselves in the garden. Misa is called upon to exorcise the spirits haunting the area, which was once an execution site. She suggests using black magic to banish the spirits and requests a fee of 10 million yen.

This flash animation features a long-distance tank race set in the Taklimakan desert of Northwest China. It was included as part of the variety program "Fight Tension☆Depart," which incorporated the anime segment into its lineup.

Kakuza Tousan is a stop-motion comedy featuring sugar cube characters set during the Meiji era. The story revolves around Kakuza, a father who is quick to anger, especially when his 37-year-old daughter Touko brings home potential suitors seeking his blessing. Kakuza is reluctant to let go of his daughter, even though his late wife’s final wish was for Touko to find happiness through marriage. Over the course of the series, which aired on an irregular schedule, the show was eventually retitled Kakugen! Kakuza Tousan by the time it ended.

An animated series that aired within the variety program "Fight Tension☆Depart."

This series is made up of short clips originally featured on the variety show "Fight Tension☆Depart." In each segment, a blonde Russian woman named Olga gives lessons on the Russian language and shares amusing cultural facts.

Produced by Enemes and Nelvana, this 2006-2007 South Korean-Canadian animated series follows three schoolgirls who are star athletes. After losing a volleyball match to the Drop Dead Gorgeous Three, they discover a hidden spellbook and sign a contract for power—scattering enchanted crystals across Earth and sending Prince Aramis into a coma. Assisted by alien companions called the Zoots, the girls transform into the Z-Squad to recover all the crystals before the villain Bakoo can claim them.

This series originally appeared as part of the variety show "Fight Tension☆Depart." It follows Celeb-chan, a self-proclaimed celebrity and elementary school student from an extremely affluent household, as she attempts a range of lavish activities associated with wealth—launching a high-end cosmetics line, pursuing a music career, rescuing an endangered species, and purchasing a teacup poodle. Yet, her schemes seldom work out as intended.