Fall 2000 Anime

On her fifteenth birthday, Kagome Higurashi is pulled through the ancient well at her family's shrine by a demon, transporting her back to feudal Japan, an era where demons run wild. She soon finds herself targeted by various creatures attracted to the powerful Shikon Jewel, which she unknowingly carries. Amid these dangers, Kagome encounters Inuyasha, a half-demon who initially mistakes her for Kikyou, a shrine maiden he resents due to their striking resemblance. This confusion fuels Inuyasha's initial hostility toward Kagome, but recognizing their shared peril, he eventually sets aside his grudge to assist her. A struggle over the Shikon Jewel causes it to shatter into numerous fragments scattered across the land. Fearing the chaos these pieces could unleash if they fall into the wrong hands, Kagome and Inuyasha embark on a difficult journey to recover the shards.

With his father away, Ippo Makunouchi assists his mother in managing their family's fishing boat business. Due to his timid nature, perpetual fatigue, and the lingering scent of the ocean, he frequently becomes a target for local bullies who beat him up. One day, the renowned boxer Mamoru Takamura intervenes during an assault and brings Ippo to the Kamogawa Boxing Gym to recuperate. There, Takamura and his teammates, Masaru Aoki and Tatsuya Kimura, are stunned by Ippo's powerful punches, a strength honed through years of labor at the fishery. Following a brief training stint with Takamura, Ippo reveals his potential in a sparring session against the boxing prodigy Ichirou Miyata. This encounter establishes Miyata as a rival and Genji Kamogawa, the gym's owner and former boxer, as a mentor. As Ippo embarks on his journey toward a professional boxing career, he encounters increasingly formidable opponents. Through victories, defeats, and relentless training, Ippo strives to realize his dream of greatness. His robust physique and indomitable fighting spirit fuel this young boxer's resolve to surmount the obstacles that lie ahead.

In the past, a student managed to successfully drive away all the ghosts from a school that was rumored to be haunted. Now, those spirits have returned, seeking vengeance. Satsuki and Keiichirou Miyanoshita, a pair of siblings, are still grieving the death of their mother. When they move to her old hometown, they find that their new school is an aging building filled with whispers of paranormal activity. At first, they dismiss these stories, but they soon realize the ghosts are real and hold a particular grudge against them. The series Gakkou no Kaidan follows the terrifying ordeals of the siblings and their new friends as they struggle to survive the anger of the school's vengeful spirits, with help from their pet cat.

Shuichi has always dreamed of following in the footsteps of his pop idol, Ryuichi Sakuma, and the band Nittle Grasper. Alongside his best friend Hiro, Shuichi formed a band named Bad Luck, which even secured a contract with a major recording label. However, with studio deadlines approaching, Shuichi has yet to finish the lyrics for any of their songs. He desperately needs some inspiration, though he has been running low on that front lately. While Hiro suggests finding a girlfriend to spark creativity, fate has other plans in store. One late night, while walking through the park, Shuichi's latest lyrics blow away and land at the feet of a stunning stranger who leaves him breathless. Unfortunately, this mysterious individual is the famous novelist Eiri Yuki, who completely crushes the young singer by declaring he possesses "zero talent." Now, fueled by annoyance, Shuichi manages to finish his song just so he can track down Yuki for a confrontation. But are his actions truly driven by anger, or has he actually fallen in love?

In a world where malevolent beings called teropterids disguise themselves as humans to feed on their blood, dedicated task forces are focused on wiping them out. Saya, a mysterious and powerful teenager, is recognized as the top teropterid hunter. In 1960s Japan, she is deployed to a U.S. military base believed to be infiltrated by these creatures.

In Vandread, humanity has spread across the Milky Way with men and women living on separate planets, Taraak and Mejere. A brutal conflict based on gender has escalated to the point where neither side recognizes the other as the same species. Hibiki Tokai, a male third-class laborer from Taraak, ends up stranded on a battleship after a failed attempt to steal a robot. His situation gets worse when he is captured by female pirates aboard the Taraakian Vanguard. The ordeal becomes even more dire when a desperate attack by the male crew of the Vanguard creates a massive wormhole, pulling in both the Vanguard and the Mejeran pirate ships. Now, these men and women find themselves light-years away from their home planets, forced to cooperate if they want to return.

Part 1 The "Emperor," a powerful faction of Mitsubishi Lancer EVO racers who have conquered every team in Gunma Prefecture, now sets their sights on Mount Usui and the celebrated Impact Blue duo known for holding the Usui Pass record. Mako Satou, piloting her blue Nissan SilEighty with navigator Sayuki by her side, takes on the challenge to protect their championship status. However, personal issues cloud Mako's concentration and performance, and despite Sayuki's efforts to help her recover her racing form, it is unclear if Mako will be able to resolve these concerns in time for the pivotal showdown. Part 2 In an effort to bring some romance into Mako's life, Sayuki organizes a date with Miyahara from the Myogi NightKids, whom she deems a suitable partner. The relationship starts positively but is soon disrupted by Mako's troubled history. Faced with the possibility of having to give up street racing entirely, Mako must choose between pursuing a romantic relationship or continuing her ambition to become a professional racer.

Amid preparations for his upcoming preliminary exams, Keitaro is confronted by the approaching Christmas season. This Christmas Eve marks the first of the new millennium, and a rumor spreads that any love confession made on this night is destined to be fulfilled. Keitaro intends to confess his feelings to Naru on that evening, though as a ronin restaking his exams, he questions whether he can afford to divert his attention to anything else. As winter settles over Hinata House, the legend of guaranteed confessions on this night gains momentum. While Keitaro resolves to tell Naru how he truly feels, he realizes he is not the only one harboring such plans for this special occasion.

Even after death, life is still filled with paperwork and criminals. Tsuzuki Asato is a cheerful, somewhat goofy 26-year-old shinigami tasked with ensuring the dead stay dead and remain in their proper realms. Despite holding this job for over 70 years, he works in the worst division with meager pay. He also has a habit of driving away partners—shinigami are required to work in pairs—but he may finally have found one who sticks: the stubborn, sharp-tongued, serious, and defensive 16-year-old Kurosaki Hisoka. As they investigate each case, they draw closer to uncovering the conspiracies surrounding serial killer Dr. Muraki Kazutaka. Tsuzuki's bond with Hisoka grows stronger and more intimate, yet a dark secret about how Tsuzuki died continues to haunt him, refusing to let him find peace.

For ages, the god Celestin had been confined on the moon as a penalty for his treachery against Yggdrasil. After being set free by the fairy Morgan Le Fey, he journeys to Earth with the goal of finding his past student, the goddess Belldandy. His motives soon turn sinister as he removes Belldandy's recollections of her boyfriend Keiichi and forces her to cause destruction across both Earth and Yggdrasil.

In "One Piece: Adventure in the Ocean's Navel," the Straw Hat pirates discover a secret city located inside a giant whirlpool. The city is being attacked by enormous monsters that are said to protect a treasure that can grant any wish. After the crew defeats these guardians, they accidentally set free another dangerous evil.

Chiyo brings a video camera to school for a class assignment. However, once Tomo gets her hands on it, chaos erupts throughout the campus.

In 2059, Earth has suffered years of alien invasion. Dr. Noguchi, aided by assistants Maki Agata and Takuto Kenishiro, attempts to revive Frank, a massive Bio-Mechanical alien from the professor's prior experiments. The procedure succeeds in awakening Frank, but the resulting explosion destroys the lab, leaving Takuto as the sole survivor while Frank vanishes into the wild. While roaming the wilderness, Frank encounters Hattie, a traumatized young girl whose parents perished in the initial close encounter war. Uniquely, Hattie can communicate with the alien, and shortly thereafter, both are taken into custody by a covert organization called Funeral. Meanwhile, Takuto awakens in a hospital with his life ruined and his face disfigured. Driven by vengeance and heartbreak, he accepts an offer from the enigmatic Mr. X, receiving a new identity as Ryu Soma, a high-ranking officer within Funeral.

Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya gives Conan Edogawa a large stack of manga, which Conan starts reading. Meanwhile, the Mine family requests Kogorou Mouri's help in protecting a valuable sword inside their dojo after receiving a threat from Kaitou Kid. When Conan arrives at the dojo with his friends, he meets Yaiba Kurogane. The two join forces to stop Kaitou Kid's theft, though Conan gradually senses that there is more to the case than initially meets the eye.

Galan, an eccentric and accident-prone Russian with a deep passion for becoming a samurai, has a seemingly impossible dream. That changes when his friend Natsu, who comes from a family of Japanese immigrants, gives him an old sword. Strange events begin to unfold, and odd enemies start descending from the sky. Galan must overcome his own shortcomings and join forces with a group of beautiful women on a wild journey through a world trapped in time. Does it get any more thrilling than this?

In 1947, the residents of Shinjuku are struggling to get by. With barely enough money for food and essentials, many turn to gambling as a means of survival. The wandering Tetsuya frequents Mahjong parlors, where he decisively defeats his opponents. But after encountering the exceptionally talented Boushu-san, Tetsuya comes to understand that his own abilities are still far from sufficient.

The brilliant robotics scientist Dr. Komyoji built Jiro, a humanoid robot capable of transforming into Kikaider, who was given the assignment of protecting Dr. Komyoji's children, Masaru and Mitsuko. Equipped with a conscience circuit that enables the simulation of genuine emotions and aids in discerning good from evil, Jiro must defend Mitsuko and Masaru against the wicked Dr. Gil, who seeks to recruit Jiro into his army for the purpose of conquering the world. This series presents a more somber take on the original live-action tokusatsu show Jinzou Ningen Kikaida, introducing or deepening numerous emotional struggles within Kikaida and among other characters that were absent from the original Kikaida narrative.

Harry is hardly your typical American teen; he embodies the archetype of the isolated youth, with no friends at school, odd behavior, and intense anxiety that frequently borders on paranoia. After a random occurrence, Harry begins to display what seem to be psychic abilities, even though he finds it hard to accept their reality and can't control them intentionally. At the same time, sinister forces that recognize Harry's capabilities attempt to control and endanger him in disturbing ways.

In "Sin: The Movie," Blade investigates a string of strange abductions, uncovering a deepening mystery linked to the mysterious SinTEK corporation and its powerful leader, Elexis Sinclair. A brilliant biochemist, Sinclair will do whatever it takes to achieve her ultimate goal: a plan that could either advance human evolution or spell disaster for humanity.

In .Koni-chan, Koni draws inspiration from a famous Sumo wrestler and guides a group through a series of wacky and absurd escapades around their hometown. Their misadventures range from clashes with the quirky "Lovely-Teacher" to battles against Samurai fish, investigating possible cheating involving "The Armored-Guy's" spouse, and even attempting to save the world. Alongside Koni, the team—made up of High, Moro, Nari, and Afro the Afro-dog—dives into the most surreal and comedic antics purely for the enjoyment of it.

In a world threatened by the hostile mechanical alien forces called Garufa, Earth's defense is handled by GEAR (Guard Earth and Advanced Reconnaissance), a special organization formed to counter this danger. The key to their strategy is the GEAR Fighter Dendoh, a powerful mecha piloted by young elementary school students Kusanagi Hokuto and Izumo Ginga. As they face the Garufa threat, the growing bond between them may be essential for unlocking the Dendoh's full strength, which is crucial for protecting their planet.

Due to family circumstances, Setsuna Kai moves to a new city to live alone in an apartment. Upon arrival, Setsuna witnesses a mysterious rain of rocks and narrowly escapes being crushed by a massive boulder. His new home is not so fortunate, as it is completely destroyed by another giant rock. Devastated and unsure what to do, Setsuna is approached by a scientist named Hiromi Kaname. Dr. Kaname's equipment indicates that Setsuna is a "Devil Child," prompting the doctor to take him to his laboratory.

Eight years prior, Western civilization arrived in Japan during the 19th century. Mechanical dolls and innovative steam-powered contraptions started to proliferate across the land. The Wind Gang, a faction composed of doll handlers and steam engineers, aims to forcibly usher in a new Industrial Age through their creations. One day, they raid and demolish the tranquil village belonging to a young doll user named Hiwou. Hiwou and his companions manage to flee, taking with them a colossal doll named Homura. Now, Hiwou seeks his father, hoping to gain his aid in vanquishing the Wind Gang and restoring tranquility to Japan.

In a fantasy realm of swords and sorcery, the young warrior Tia Allbright and her clumsy assistant Luke fight against demon assassins. Tia arrives on Marcleida island with Grandeek, her trusted blade containing a spirit that aids her quests, but she is initially denied entry. Undeterred, she seeks a way to bypass the fences guarding the entrance while a mysterious stranger lands on the island to accept a strange commission. Someone has been slaughtering the island's inhabitants with the power to appear and vanish at will. It appears the sword Aihorn has been stolen, and the spirit within it seeks vengeance on those who murdered its master fifty years ago. As Tia manages to infiltrate the island, it becomes evident that both she and the stranger are hunting for Aihorn to stop its violent rampage. However, the sword possesses the ability to take control of anyone who wields it, placing Tia and the stranger at a severe disadvantage. Based on the manga by Kohime Ohse, Tia and Grandeek must now confront their most difficult challenge yet.

During the Edo period, three mysterious space capsules made landfall on Earth. Fearing the disruption they might cause, the people of that time buried these objects underground and handed down a detailed chart to the Kamui bloodline. Now, these capsules are beginning to awaken one by one. The first to rouse is Tri-Zenon, a member of the Zenon Guardians, and it is being piloted by Akira Kamui of the Kamui clan, together with his sibling Ai Kamui and their comrade Kanna. The aliens, having returned to Earth with a clear objective, now find themselves having to take on Tri-Zenon.

The third series, The Last Train is set with 26 stories during a bizarre train ride that Gregory embarks upon.

The second title in the series of anime films by the Happy Science religion.

"Locke the Superman: Mirror Ring" serves as the 30th Anniversary Episode, continuing the saga after the 1984 theatrical film "Locke the Superman, Mirrenian the witch," the 1989 OVA "Lordleon," and the 1991 OVA "New World Command." In the space history year 0375, both the killing Plan of Esper and the Imperial Plan have failed. Run, who previously executed these schemes due to his obsession with his self-created computer Elena, now lives under the protection of Locke and Near. Meanwhile, Cassandra and Barcov of the Hackers have successfully netted widely dispersed computers across the corners of space, managing to revive abandoned programs. One such program is the federal administrative computer, Elena, who attempts to restart the former Imperial Plan. Upon discovering this, Locke departs to halt her actions. Simultaneously, the federal administration, having detected anomalies, begins to mobilize. With Run and Near in pursuit of Locke, the resulting chaos threatens to engulf the entire Galaxy.

Hamster daily life.

Sol and Dong live on an island village with their widowed father, who makes his living as a fisherman. A white puppy suddenly appears in their lives one day, and they take him in, giving him the name Max. But after their father drowns at sea and events force Max to be separated from Sol and Dong, the dog must summon the determination to journey back home and reunite with his owners.

Yuki Terai is a vivacious 17-year-old living just outside Tokyo who appears to be a typical teenager, except for one crucial detail: she does not exist. Created by the renowned computer animator Kenichi Kutsugi, Yuki Terai stands as Japan's number one Virtual Star. Possessing unprecedented life-like expressions and movement, she inhabits numerous worlds ranging from reality to science fiction and music, and now she can inhabit yours as well. Secrets presents the multi-faceted Yuki through six irresistible short stories. In Fly Away Alone, she portrays a sensuous songbird; Dos/Chin, also the name of her mischievous robotic dog, sees Yuki exploring her artistic side; A Life is a meditative piece where she reflects on happier times; in full Matrix mode, Comet The Thief features our idol as a mischievous martial-arts bandit; The Mirror delves into Yuki's darker side as she is mysteriously followed by images of herself emerging from mirrors; and in Lazy Gui, our scantily-clad heroine races against time as her Space Freighter is set for self-destruct. The release includes two awesome bonuses: the music video for Yuki's smash hit, My Dearest You, and the incredible World War II air attack recreation, Project BB-11. Additional extras feature The Making Of..., which explains the techniques and tricks used to create the state-of-the-art animation that brings this virtual megastar to life. Welcome to the worlds of Yuki Terai. Enter, and your world will never be the same.

An alternative interpretation of the series' start.

A young Felix the Cat and his baby pals find fun and mischief along their travels.

CGI shorts about famous Japanese comedian George Tokoro.

This special episode of Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo was broadcast between the series' 191st and 192nd television episodes.