Fall 1996 Anime

Tsukushi Makino, a student from a humble background, simply wishes to survive her final two years at the elite Eitoku Gakuen without incident. However, her attempt to defend a friend against the F4, the school’s four wealthiest and most influential boys, results in her receiving a red card, signaling a declaration of war from the group. When she refuses to back down and begins to develop feelings for one of them, Hanazawa Rui, she discovers that the reality behind their polished facades is far more complex than it initially appears.

Although raised on the fictional mecha series Gekiganger 3, Akito has no desire to engage in combat and prefers cooking to piloting giant robots. His peaceful life is upended when his home base on Mars is obliterated, leading to his sudden and unexplained arrival on Earth. Haunted by unanswered questions, he tracks down Yurika, a girl he met by coincidence, in hopes of finding clarity. As the captain of the private warship Nadesico, Yurika provides him a way to stay close, so Akito joins the crew as their chef. Thanks to nanite implants that grant him the ability to operate mechas, he serves as a capable reserve pilot for the Nadesico’s fleet. He integrates into a crew driven by revenge for Mars, which appears to be a ragtag group of misfits, otakus, and airheads, though they are actually elite specialists. As they launch their personal crusade against Mars, they must confront the harsh truth that real-life conflicts do not follow the predictable tropes of a giant mecha narrative.

The story follows Tokyo Highway Patrol officers Natsumi and Miyuki, whose relationship begins poorly after Miyuki cites Natsumi for reckless moped riding. Their dynamic becomes even more strained when they discover they have been assigned as partners. Serving as a sequel to the OVA series, this TV adaptation continues the exploits of the two policewomen at Bokuto Precinct. There, they encounter various criminals and handsome but shy male officers, while the office’s most adorable resident turns out to not be human.

In a distant future, Earth's population has grown too large, prompting humanity to seek new worlds for colonization. One colony ship, the Mesopotamia, suffers a critical failure, killing nearly everyone aboard—only six people survive. They manage to reach a nearby planet called Terra II, which closely resembles Earth. However, all six survivors are male. To ensure their efforts are not wasted, they establish six nations and continue their species through cloning and genetic engineering. But without any women, they create highly realistic female androids known as Marionettes to handle daily chores and labor—emotionless machines that lack true feelings. One day, an ordinary boy named Otaru discovers and activates three special battle-type Marionettes that possess emotions thanks to a Maiden Circuit installed inside them. He must guide them and help their emotions develop. When a neighboring country threatens to conquer the world, Otaru and his "human" Marionettes must rise to defend their nation.

Loudmouthed martial artist Junpei Ryuzouji, elegant actress Airi Komiyama, and cheerful but artillery-obsessed student Ritsuko Inoue are transported from their homeland of Japan to a strange, magical world. When the elven priestess Celcia Marieclaire attempts to cast the spell to send them home, she is interrupted, and the spell shatters into fragments that scatter across the world. Those fragments imprint themselves onto the skin of various elves. The trio travels in Ritsuko's tank, searching for elves who may carry the spell fragments so Celcia can transfer them into her own body and reassemble the spell. As they journey, people begin to call them "Those Who Hunt Elves," earning a reputation as warriors who stop evildoers with their miraculous cannon, terrifying elves by stripping any they find. Though they are not the smartest group, they compensate with enthusiasm and a strong determination to return to Japan.

Remy, a cheerful and kind-hearted girl, lives with her mother in a small French country town. One day, her father returns home after a long period of working in the city. He tells Remy that she is not their biological daughter, and she is nearly sold to a cruel slave trader. It is Vitalis, a wandering entertainer, who comes to Remy's rescue. Vitalis recognizes her talent for singing and decides to take her in as part of his troupe.

The next ruler of the Magical Kingdom of Juraihelm is the carefree Tsunami, but before she can be officially crowned queen, she must bring balance back to a universe leaning toward darkness. To achieve this, Tsunami grants an ordinary girl named Sasami Kawai a magical baton that lets her transform into a magical girl, and assigns the rabbit-like creature Ryou-Ouki to assist Sasami in fighting evil. Yet Sasami refuses to become a magical girl—not out of fear, but because she finds the idea too embarrassing. Meanwhile, the arrogant Ramia plots to overthrow Tsunami by recruiting her own magical girl, the eccentric Pixy Misa, to spread chaos and prevent balance from being restored. As Pixy Misa terrorizes the planet with her Love-Love monsters, Sasami must overcome her pride and accept her duty as the universe's champion of justice: Pretty Sammy.

Trouble erupts one day in Staccato. Demons appear and begin terrorizing the townspeople, and the entire country appears to be under threat. The problem stems from the weakening "barrier" that has until now prevented demons from crossing into the human world. The barrier's keeper, Queen Horn of Sforzando, is losing strength after maintaining it for so many years. Hell King Bass is attempting to break through the barrier and free their "supreme leader," Kestra (Orchestra)—a being of unmatched power who remains trapped somewhere in the human realm.

Hishou, Ginga, Ace, Hayate, and Ikazuchi are five teenagers who work at a studio handling various idol-related tasks as their manager Reiko requests. However, they are secretly the Reideens, a team of superheroes who battle the Super Devils dispatched by the mysterious entity Lushu. Unknown to the Reideens, these Super Devils are being sent with a more significant goal in mind.

The discovery of the dimensional tunnel ushers in a new age of space travel, allowing journeys to planets beyond the solar system. Hoshiwatari Goro, a space traveler, sets out to find his father, whose whereabouts remain unknown. The only clue he has is an old photograph. To achieve his goal, Goro joins a young space tour company called "YAT" that arranges trips to various planets. During one of his voyages, an accident occurs, destroying the spaceship. As compensation for the damage, Goro is forced to work for YAT, setting off a series of space adventures for him.

The anime and manga series Kiko-chan's Smile centers on a kindergarten child who exhibits traits of a gifted prodigy, yet also possesses many strange routines and a peculiar character.

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