Fall 2002 Anime

A giant demon fox once terrorized the world twelve years ago. During the beast's rampage on the Hidden Leaf Village, the Hokage—the village's leader and mightiest ninja—gave his life to seal the creature inside a newborn infant. This act delivered civilization from destruction but condemned the child to a life of solitude. Now, after years of being ostracized and bullied, Naruto Uzumaki torments the village with elaborate pranks and vandalism. Yet behind these antics, he trains relentlessly to achieve his dream: becoming Hokage and gaining the acknowledgment of those who have wronged him his entire life. Naruto is assigned to Team 7, a ninja squad that includes two of his peers—the prodigy Sasuke Uchiha and the intelligent Sakura Haruno. Guided by the aloof Kakashi Hatake, Team 7 undertakes a string of dangerous missions, forcing its members to grow in strength and camaraderie despite their stark differences. Naruto strives to outshine Sasuke in their rivalry and win Sakura's romantic affection. But as the trio faces constant peril and death, their tragic pasts threaten to drive them apart.

In the near future, humanity has reached a point where complete body replacements from organic flesh to mechanical parts are possible. This advancement greatly enhances both physical and cybernetic abilities, blurring the line between the two realms. However, criminals also take full advantage of such technology, resulting in new and often highly dangerous forms of crime. To address these innovative threats, the Japanese government establishes Section 9, an independently operating police unit that handles such sensitive criminal cases. Led by Daisuke Aramaki and Motoko Kusanagi, Section 9 deals with these crimes across the entire social spectrum, usually achieving success. Yet, when faced with a new elite hacker nicknamed "The Laughing Man," the team is drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse, following the hacker's trail as it leaves its mark on Japan.

A young Haibane—a being with a halo and small gray wings—emerges from a cocoon in the village of Old Home, awakening to a world she cannot comprehend, carrying no memories of her past. She is given the name Rakka after the dream of falling she experienced inside the cocoon, and gradually grows accustomed to life in this strange town. Yet the Haibane must follow strict rules: they are forbidden from leaving the village or approaching the walls that enclose it. These rules, along with the mysterious disappearances of their kind on their "Day of Flight," start to disturb Rakka and the others, as they know almost nothing about their own existence. Living without any recollection of the past, Rakka and the other Haibane seek to free themselves from their former suffering and ultimately find redemption.

After competing in the Johto League, Satoshi decides to start fresh on a new adventure—this time traveling alone with Pikachu through the Houen region. However, he doesn't stay solo for long. Ten-year-old Haruka, who dislikes Pokémon but wants to see the world, ends up accompanying him after Pikachu destroys her bicycle. Satoshi also reunites with his old friend Takeshi, and meets Haruka's younger brother, Masato. Together, the group journeys across Houen, taking on Gym Leaders, participating in contests, and experiencing various events along the road to the Houen League.

In the year Cosmic Era 0071, the space colony Heliopolis maintains neutrality amid the vast war unfolding across the galaxy between Coordinators—humans genetically enhanced before birth—and Naturals, unmodified people who reside on Earth. The Naturals' intense animosity toward Coordinators forced these advanced beings into space, where they took refuge in man-made colonies. Kira Yamato, a Coordinator and university student on Heliopolis, sees his life upended when ZAFT, the military force of rebellious Coordinators, attacks the colony to steal five cutting-edge military mobile suits called Gundams. Although ZAFT successfully escapes with four of the mobile suits, Kira seizes control of the remaining Gundam, the Strike. After surviving the clash, Kira and his college friends board the Archangel, a vessel operated by the Earth Alliance, and the young soldiers endure the horrors of war and the grief it brings.

Mido Ban and Amano Ginji are the Get Backers, retrieval specialists with a flawless success rate. No matter what is missing or stolen, they can retrieve it without fail. In spite of their skills and high spirits, Ban and Ginji are perpetually broke because very few people actually want to hire them. Consequently, the pair often take on risky jobs, which frequently result in unwanted run-ins with their old—and dangerous—acquaintances.

Ayumu Narumi has always existed in the shadow of his renowned detective brother, Kiyotaka. When Kiyotaka vanished two years ago, he left behind his wife, Madoka, Ayumu, and a puzzling reference to the "Blade Children." The situation escalates when a female student at Ayumu’s school dies; while initially appearing to be a suicide, it is revealed to be a murder that frames Ayumu as the primary suspect. As he investigates to clear his name, Ayumu uncovers the involvement of the enigmatic Blade Children, who seem to have a personal connection to Kiyotaka. He soon realizes the extreme danger these individuals pose and discovers that his bond with his brother is far deeper and more complex than he ever imagined.

In a distant future where humanity has colonized numerous planets across the universe, the Galactic Organization of Trade and Tariffs (GOTT) is established to enforce order. This agency employs a clandestine squad of enhanced humans called the ES Unit to combat major galactic crimes. Among these agents are Éclair and Lumière, lowly C-ranked operatives. Although they occupy the lowest rungs of the hierarchy, they possess formidable abilities: Éclair can wield superhuman strength and a lipstick whip, while Lumière can hijack any computer system. Together, they tackle any assignment GOTT assigns them. However, as they complete more missions, the pair uncovers a massive conspiracy that forces them to reevaluate their understanding of themselves and the galaxy at large.

As Mahoro, Suguru, and his classmates deepen their bonds, another android girl appears and grows attached to Mahoro. Meanwhile, the days remaining before Mahoro is scheduled to shut down continue to dwindle.

Kyousuke Kanou is the younger brother of celebrated Japanese soccer player Seisuke Kanou, and from an early age, everyone expected him to follow in his brother's footsteps. The pressure to match that level of success became too much, and he fell behind, forcing him to live in the long shadow cast by his brother's achievements. Now a freshman at Jouyou Akanegaoka High School, Kyousuke has sworn off soccer for good. But Miki Tsujiwaki, captain of the girls' soccer team, and Mori Kazuto, the boys' team manager, both see something in him they want to bring back to the pitch—each for their own reasons. Faced with the chance to play soccer once more, Kyousuke must decide: stick to his resolve and walk away from the sport he once cherished, or let that passion burn again and chase his dream of becoming the world's greatest striker.

The realm of Duel Masters consists of five great civilizations. By playing a card game, duelists can bring these worlds to life, turning what was once an idea into reality. Such skilled individuals are called Kaijudo masters. Shobu Kirifuda is the strongest player at his neighborhood playground and aims to become a top-tier master like his father. His first move toward that goal is winning a local tournament—or at least it should have been, but he is crushed by Knight, the world's greatest Kaijudo master. Shobu loses, yet after recalling the wise lessons his father left with him, he chooses to keep moving forward as a duelist who can appreciate the game for what it truly is. Thus begins his path to triumph—and as everyone knows, the journey itself is what matters most!

After his father's death, Claire Leonelli takes control of the "Vampire" Mafia group in Judoh City. To curb Claire's criminal operations and others like them, the Bureau of Urban Safety deploys Special Services Division agent Daisuke Aurora and the top-secret super android known only as "J" (whose existence remains hidden since androids are forbidden in the city). With these two on the job, crime struggles to survive in Judoh.

Ichiro Hanada is a hyperactive boy living with his family in the countryside. He is prone to mischief, often teasing his sister or insulting neighbors, which leads to constant scolding from his mother and complaints from the community about his rowdiness. After a severe prank, Ichiro steals a bicycle and flees, only to be struck by a truck. He survives the accident, though he requires stitches and loses his hair during recovery. The incident grants him the ability to see spirits, which becomes an unwanted burden. Because he is the only one who can interact with them, recently deceased ghosts approach him to resolve their lingering attachments. Through these encounters, the curious boy learns valuable life lessons that gradually contribute to his personal growth.

Although she recently turned 17, Yucie remains an average girl with the appearance of a child. Her growth stopped at age 10, and she longs to finally develop an adult physique. One day, she is picked as a contender for the “Platinum Princess” title—a honor bestowed once every thousand years upon whoever proves worthy of the Eternal Tiara, a legendary crown that can fulfill any desire. She is not the only candidate, as four other girls also compete to see their own wishes granted by the crown. Thus, Yucie enters the nearby Princess Academy, aiming to cultivate her inner self and become eligible for the Eternal Tiara. With support from her family, her rivals, and even the academy’s principal, will Yucie’s deeply held wish eventually come to pass?

It is the year 2041 AD. A new foe called Zeravire abruptly emerges in the solar system, destroying every military installation it encounters. However, the wealthy Klein Sandman has long been aware of this planned invasion and has secretly been preparing his forces for battle. His ultimate weapon is Gravion, a giant robot powered by gravity. Meanwhile, a young man named Eiji infiltrates Sandman's base in search of his missing sister. There he meets another young man named Toga. Together with four other individuals, these two must now fight aboard the super robot Gravion to defend against the Zeravire threat.

In the far future, humanity is confined to domed cities while the outside world recovers from prolonged environmental damage. Within the Siberian Dome-polis, professional gamer Gainer Sanga and mercenary Gain Bijou take control of an Overman and orchestrate a mass exodus from the city.

Koua Academy gathers Japan's most gifted individuals and students. Its mission is to cultivate talents who will bear the world's future leadership. Recently, however, the suicide rate at the academy has been rising, with hardly any information released to the public. Fujimiya Aya is dispatched to infiltrate the school under the guise of a teacher to conduct a criminal investigation. In reality, there is a connection between Koua Academy and the frequent global terrorist activities. Therefore, Persia also assigns Hidaka Ken and Kudou Youji to this mission to uncover the truth and the link behind the incidents at Koua Academy.

The Galaxy Angels—Milfeulle, Forte, Ranpha, Mint, and Vanilla—are back for another round of comedy. Their official duty is to search for and recover mysterious Lost Technology, but these girls rarely follow the plan. They have sworn to safeguard the galaxy one planet at a time, yet with the newly established Twin Star Brigade as competition, they keep ending up at the heart of chaos—though usually they're the ones who started it.

Wataru, after a long time, has made the choice to move out of his family home and live by himself. The girls have also opted to go their separate ways, with most of them residing apart. However, none of them have forgotten their brother, and they continue to band together to visit him.

When Miu was little, she was captivated by the piano and started taking lessons. The story begins with Miu in middle school. She is timid and speaks softly, lacking much self-confidence. Her friends would call her "sweet" and "quiet." By this point, Miu has been studying piano for a while, and although people tell her she has improved greatly over the years, Miu herself feels she isn't truly good at anything—not even the piano. Her teacher, Mr. Shirakawa, often grows frustrated with her playing. She hits every note perfectly, but her heart isn't in it... At the same time, Miu has reached an age where she starts noticing boys, and this shy girl has taken an interest in the handsome Kazuya Takahashi—even though he hasn't noticed her. This is Miu's story. The tale of a young girl on a journey to find the melody inside her own heart and the courage to let it out.

In the near future, advancements in technology have made video calling and constant wireless internet access commonplace for everyone. But the government's security appears to have been lax, allowing a skilled hacker to breach the national information archive. Using the data obtained, they create the Platonic Chain website, which lets people dig up details about themselves and their acquaintances. Word quickly spreads about this site that can uncover just about anything. By chance, three young girls—Hitomi, Rika, and Kanae—manage to access it.

Deep Space, diverse cultures coexist on the planet Jet. To preserve harmony, an organization called the Jetters is established. This space police force combats villains known as the "Hige hige dan," ensuring the universe's safety. The Jetters' leader, Mighty, is a powerful Bomberman admired and respected by all. His brother, Shirobon, is a lazy, crude slacker. After Mighty suddenly vanishes, Shiro finds himself thrust into a new situation. He steps up and matures into a responsible Bomberman, and with the new friends he makes among the Jetters, he might become the next leader of the team.

In a world four years removed from the present, balance has been shattered. A massive expanse of ten thousand meters of forest has vanished, rendering the land uninhabitable for humans and allowing a desert to expand without limit. Consequently, people are forced to migrate into the realm of Meshichi, where they must coexist with the Anbots. Fate brings Sanzou and Gokyuu together. Sanzou is a mysterious young man, while Gokyuu is regarded as the most formidable and dangerous Anbot. They are joined by Tongoh, an Anbot who enjoys drinking; Jou, a skilled mechanic; Suuji, a female Anbot thief; and Mioto. Thus, their expedition commences toward the limitless East, seeking the land where the sun originated.

The secret occult society Shiromorishuua dispatches a colossal monster to assault Tokyo, prompting ASY, a Japanese peacekeeping organization, to counter with a Gousen (metal faery). ASY's Gousen drives the creature into the open ocean and destroys it. Though the operation succeeds, a sudden follow-up attack occurs: a girl hovering in midair, radiating light, fires a beam of energy. This girl is "Rouran." She knows neither her true identity, her origin, nor why sensing a Gousen or Kyoushi (reanimated corpses) turns her into an avenging angel. As Rouran grapples with her mysterious existence, Tetsuya kindly looks after her in Tokyo Arcadia, a settlement for expatriates and dissidents.

This series is based on the Shin Megami Tensei Devil Children: Light & Dark games, known as DemiKids in North America. In the year 200X, three childhood friends—Jin, Akira, and Lena—share a fascination with the mysterious. One day at the library, together with the enigmatic transfer student Ami, they discover the Akuma Compendium. After chanting an incantation from the book, devils suddenly appear before them. Ami then reveals to Jin and Akira that they are the chosen Devil Children who will determine the fate of the world, and hands them their Devil Risers. The group passes through the Door of Time into the land of Valhalla, where they battle an evil ruler named Imperius, who seeks to conquer the entire world. Jin's nakama is Rand, a Sol Lion, and Akira's is Gale, a Hylon.

While covering a newly formed volcanic island, journalist Iwakura discovers a young man stranded there with no memories. News of this event reaches a mysterious individual named Rush, who locates the amnesiac and reveals the truth about his identity. The young man is called Mars, and like Rush, he is not native to Earth. Mars was sent with a single purpose: to command an immensely powerful robot named Gaia and destroy Earth once it becomes evident that humanity is trying to expand its reach into space. As a safeguard, Gaia is set to self-destruct, taking the planet with it, should Mars die. Because of Mars' memory loss, Rush grants him ten days to study Earth's history and make his decision. Mars must now choose whether to carry out his mission or fight to protect humanity.

Hamazaki Densuke, known as Hama-chan, is a white-collar worker without greed or ambition for career advancement or self-preservation. Despite angering his boss and upsetting his wife, Hama-chan goes at his own pace and chooses to go fishing. He believes life holds more important things than work and savors simple pleasures like fishing.

Pecola is an orphaned penguin who lives with his grandfather, Pecolias. Cube Town is a secluded small coastal village that features an art museum, a beach, a lighthouse with the number 36 above its entrance, and a canal. It lies adjacent to Crescent Bay, surrounded by the Rookery Mountains coastal range, and is served by regular ships, including a weekly freighter, which bring mail, food, supplies, and occasional tourists from a nearby large metropolis called Cubic City. The heights above lead into Glacier Valley, which remains snowbound even during summer.

Second season of Kasumin

This three-dimensional animated series aimed at young children follows the adventures of an energetic white kitten named Non-tan. Together with his friends—the playful Tanuki, the sturdy Bear, the pink Rabbit triplets, and his rival Pig—Non-tan imparts uplifting lessons about the beauty and wonders of life to children.

After spending his early years in the UK, Mitsuru Hanagata cultivated a noble spirit by resisting the bullying directed at Asian individuals. Upon returning to Japan, he assumes leadership of a baseball team composed of juvenile delinquents and crosses paths with his lifelong rival, Hyuuma Hoshi. Following their appearances at Koshien, the two enemies sign with professional teams, with Hanagata joining the Giants and Hyuuma the Tigers. As they continue to hone their abilities, the pair confront one another, with Hyuuma wielding the devastating Big League pitch and Hanagata playing with fierce aggression.

Dr. Carlo Gorgon, a deranged scientist, engineers athletes by combining them with animal DNA so they can compete across various sports. The human athletes, serving as the story's heroes, must step up to oppose him and put an end to his scheme.

A girl named Niu sets out to find the Papo Spring in order to save her tribe, which has fallen into a deep sleep due to the black magic of the wizard Ferrox. Together with Imp and Zar, she travels to each dinosaur tribe to collect relics of water, fire, wood, gold (iron), and earth. However, the constant interference from Ferox and his gang eventually leads to the great war that will decide the fate of the Continent of Gondua.

Special episode of <i>Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo</i> broadcast between episodes 259 and 260 of the TV series.

Part of a series of animated short films shown at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka called <i>"Film Guru Guru"</i>.<br><br> An octopus goes up an escalator placed in the water.

This is a remake of the original Black Mail OVA. Animation and art are superior but it lacks the plot and concentrates only on the adult scenes.