Fall 2003 Anime

Edward Elric is a gifted young alchemist who, at age twelve, suffers devastating losses. When he and his brother Alphonse attempt to bring their deceased mother back using the forbidden technique of human transmutation, Edward loses both his brother and two of his own limbs. Using his exceptional alchemical abilities, Edward manages to anchor Alphonse's soul to a massive suit of armor. One year later, Edward has become a state alchemist with the title of Fullmetal. Together with his younger brother, he sets out in search of the Philosopher's Stone. This legendary artifact is said to greatly amplify an alchemist's power, allowing them to bypass alchemy's core principle: equivalent exchange, where one must sacrifice something of equal value to gain something. Edward intends to use the military's resources to locate the stone and restore his and Alphonse's bodies to their original state. But as the Elric brothers delve deeper, they realize the stone holds secrets far beyond their expectations, drawing them into the heart of a conflict much darker and more vast than they ever anticipated.

On Christmas Eve, Hana, Gin, and Miyuki are sifting through trash for gifts when they stumble upon an abandoned baby in the frigid winter night. Horrified by the tragic scene, Hana's maternal instinct takes over, and she insists on tracking down the baby's biological mother to get an explanation. They name the infant Kiyoko—meaning pure child—and begin their search using the few clues left with her: a mysterious key and a single note. But their plans quickly unravel as they become tangled in a string of unexpected events. Tokyo Godfathers traces the journey of this trio as they remain united through every hardship, determined to bring Kiyoko to her true home, and to discover their own Christmas miracle.

By 2075, traveling through space has become an ordinary part of daily life rather than a distant fantasy. Scientific and technological progress has enabled lunar colonization, the commercialization of outer space, and the rise of massive space corporations. Ai Tanabe, a cheerful young woman fascinated by the cosmos, joins Technora Corporation and is assigned to the Debris Section—a team tasked with clearing hazardous space junk from the orbital paths between Earth and the Moon. Ai quickly realizes how little respect her role commands. The Debris Section is the butt of jokes at Technora: chronically understaffed, barely funded, and forced to operate a worn-out spaceship nicknamed the "Toy Box" for its debris retrieval missions. Unfazed, Ai presses on and grows familiar with the quirky crew members, including the clumsy yet kind-hearted chief clerk Philippe Myers; the mysterious, tight-lipped temporary worker Edelgard Rivera; and the hot-tempered, passionate Hachirouta Hoshino, who dreams of owning his own spaceship. Planetes is an unconventional sci-fi story that uses the immense scale of space as a backdrop for the everyday lives of ordinary people—individuals born on Earth, but whose aspirations and dreams reach for the stars.

During the 1920s, a period marked by significant transformation and turmoil, monstrous demons began appearing across America. To counter this threat, the holy Order of Magdalene was formed. The New York branch of this organization houses the impulsive young Sister Rosette Christopher and her partner Chrno. Charged with eliminating demonic dangers, this renowned pair excels at their work, even though their missions often result in extensive collateral damage. Behind their actions lie dark personal histories. Rosette seeks to find her missing brother Joshua, who was taken by the demonic sinner Aion—a figure with whom Chrno shares a bloody past. Together, they must confront the escalating demon menace, uncover its origin, and continue their search for the truth behind Joshua's disappearance.

Brandon Heat and Harry MacDowel are two friends as close as brothers, until one fateful day they receive a violent, harsh reminder of just how cruel the world around them truly is. Before that, their lives were simple and carefree, filled with local scuffles, chasing women, and small-time theft to get by and pass the time. What they failed to grasp was that in this unforgiving world, happiness is fleeting and change is unavoidable. Then comes Millennion, the largest and most notorious mafia syndicate in the region, which takes Brandon and Harry into its fold, starting them at the very bottom. Harry dreams of climbing the ranks and eventually replacing Big Daddy as the supreme leader of Millennion, while Brandon only wants to support his friend and appease Big Daddy, who has taken custody of the woman Brandon loves. Based on the third-person shooter video game of the same name, Gungrave is an epic tale of friendship, betrayal, and greed that unfolds over several years, ultimately circling back to the gripping and ominous first episode, all while building toward the story's thrilling climax.

In Italy, the Social Welfare Agency takes in young girls from hospital beds and offers them a new life through advanced cybernetic enhancements. Their bodies artificially strengthened, the girls are brainwashed and trained as assassins to perform the Italian Government's covert operations. Despite these modifications, they remain children at heart, yearning for affection from those they care about, even knowing that love is artificially created. This tragic story follows the girls as they struggle with their emotions within an agency that views them merely as ruthless weapons.

Shiki Toono awakens in a hospital room possessing the ability to perceive invisible lines. These delicate threads, which compose all matter in Shingetsutan, cause an object to be instantly destroyed when cut. Shiki realizes that tracing the lines of anything leads to its imminent destruction. Keeping his supernatural sight a secret, Shiki attempts to live his second year of high school in tranquility. However, this calm is shattered when Shiki encounters a mysterious woman with striking red eyes on his way home from school. After a sudden mental breakdown, he seemingly kills the woman and then loses consciousness. As if matters couldn't worsen, Shiki is attacked the following day by a pair of demonic hounds—facing certain death, he is rescued by the timely arrival of the same woman from the previous day. She identifies herself as Arcueid Brunestud, a vampire princess. Deciding to join forces, Shiki and Arcueid set out to discover the truth about their heritage and the recent series of murders occurring in the town.

Takashi Kamiyama seems like an ordinary, gentle high school student—polite, distant, and nonviolent, with an IQ a bit above average. Yet would a typical student really choose to attend Cromartie High School, a place notorious for producing the most fearsome delinquents around? Apparently yes, because that's precisely what Takashi does, though his reasons remain undisclosed. One thing is certain: this "timid rabbit in a den of fierce lions" will never experience a boring moment again. How could he, surrounded by mohawked thugs, annoying robots, and... gorillas? And was that Freddie Mercury galloping down the hallway on a horse? Follow Takashi as he earnestly strives to improve his school's reputation during his new high school life, while his classmates are determined to cause chaos.

Under a bright golden sun, shy high schooler Haruka Suzumiya confesses her feelings to Takayuki Narumi, the boy she has long admired. Takayuki accepts, and they begin dating, with their close friends Mitsuki Hayase and Shinji Taira cheering them on. Life seems perfect for the group—until a devastating event occurs. One of them falls into a cruel fate, trapped in a coma. Three years later, that person finally awakens, but their return suddenly casts a shadow over the friendships, pushing everyone's loyalties and emotions to their breaking point.

In the universe of Maburaho, every person is born with magical abilities, making them magicians. But magical capacity differs from one individual to another. The number of times you can cast spells dictates the level of esteem you earn, and because magical power is fixed from birth through lineage and heredity, those descended from renowned magicians are highly coveted. At Aoi Academy, Kazuki Shikimori possesses the lowest magic count, causing his peers to regard him as a nearly useless magician. Yet his ancestry includes numerous legendary magicians across history, meaning that while he may not be powerful himself, his future children could be. This makes him a target for three different young women: Yuna Miyama, a transfer student who immediately claims to be his wife; Rin Kamishiro, a proud swordswoman from a traditional family who wishes to kill him so she can follow her own path; and Kuriko Kazetsubaki, a girl from an influential clan who openly tries to seduce him for his genetic potential. Now he must cope not only with the envy of every male student at school, but also with the relentless pursuit of multiple women.

In a futuristic era, the Maruhage Empire wages war on personal freedom by stealing everyone’s hair. Against this tyranny stands a courageous warrior with a golden afro and steel-like nose hairs: Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo. Trained in the art of hair combat, he rescues a teenager named Beauty from Maruhage soldiers and joins forces with her to defeat Emperor Tsuru Tsurulina IV. As Bo-bobo gathers allies and defeats enemies, he pursues his mission to protect all hair in the world. This lighthearted and comedic series follows Bo-bobo and his companions on a bizarre adventure against various villains and deviants within the Maruhage Empire, filled with fun and excitement.

Anita King, Maggie Mui, and Michelle Cheung—known as the Paper Sisters—operate the Three Sisters Detective Agency in Hong Kong, specializing in cases related to books. They are hired to act as local guides for Nenene Sumiregawa, a Japanese novelist suffering from writer's block ever since her close friend Yomiko Readman vanished. Each sister is a Paper Master, possessing the ability to manipulate paper. Using these powers, they rescue Nenene from dangerous terrorists who attack her during a book signing. To ensure her safety, the sisters remain with her as bodyguards in case of further assaults. For book lovers Maggie and Michelle, guarding their favorite author is a dream come true, but young Anita despises books despite her paper‑based abilities. The trio struggles to adjust to their new life in Japan while protecting Nenene and continuing detective work under the shadowy organization Dokusensha. As they grow closer to Nenene, they uncover connections between her, Yomiko's disappearance, and the mysterious books Dokusensha sends the Paper Masters to investigate. What started as a routine job escalates into the most significant case they have ever faced. Are these girls truly willing to risk their lives for literature?

It has been two years since Aoi and Kaoru were released from the constraints of their families. Kaoru is now attending graduate school, and the tenants remain as boisterous as ever. The story explores what will become of the romance between Aoi and Kaoru as they continue to live their everyday lives with their usual friends in their house.

Traumatized by witnessing his parents' murder at the hands of a Choushuu member, Ichimura Tetsunosuke seeks strength to fuel his desire for revenge. At fifteen, he approaches the Shinsengumi with the aim of joining their ranks. Yet, Tetsunosuke lacks the skill, mindset, and emotional detachment required to kill without hesitation those who threaten peace. Despite the backing of his brother Tatsunosuke and his new Shinsengumi comrades, Tetsunosuke remains unaware of the bloodshed and suffering he must endure as a member of this historical faction.

To uncover the secrets of immortality, global scientists convened to investigate "Heaven's Gate," the tomb-laboratory of the legendary ruler Gilgamesh. When the project was condemned as unethical and shut down, a terrorist group ignored the halt and breached the facility, triggering an explosion that destroyed the advanced information civilization. Years later, siblings Tatsuya and Kiyoko Madoka are fleeing from thugs, but they soon become embroiled in a conflict between two mysterious factions. Both groups claim to act for society's benefit, forcing the siblings to determine which side deserves their trust.

Desperate to salvage his failing writing career by collecting a hundred ghost stories, struggling author Momosuke Yamaoka travels across Edo-period Japan in search of inspiration. While exploring the mountains, he meets a monk called Mataichi. Ignoring the warning to retreat, Momosuke continues onward and witnesses Mataichi and two accomplices commit a murder. It is revealed that this trio operates as vigilantes who investigate paranormal cases, exacting final punishment on the guilty. As Momosuke keeps looking for material, he frequently encounters the three outlaws and grows more entangled in their operations. Drawn deeper into the shadows, he struggles with the ethical implications of their deeds and the blurry boundary separating humanity from the supernatural.

Battle Programmer Shirase, or BPS, is a freelance programmer possessing extraordinary hacking skills who refuses to work for monetary compensation. Instead, he accepts payment only in forms that appeal to a peculiar few like himself. Despite his unassuming attitude, the jobs he ends up taking are far from ordinary. When the nefarious King of America stirs up chaos online, Shirase finds himself constantly occupied, and each fresh mission introduces an ever more colorful cast of characters into his life.

Continuing their westward journey, priest Genjo Sanzo and his companions Cho Hakkai, Sha Gojyo, and Son Goku aim to prevent the demon Gyoumao from being resurrected. As the Sanzo Ikkou's reputation precedes them, they battle demon assassins at every turn, yet must also contend with rising tensions within their own group to overcome a powerful enemy.

Hatsuki, a high school student harboring intense romantic feelings for her sister Hatsumi, witnesses Hatsumi vanish in a flash of green light on her sixteenth birthday. Guided by a creature that looks like a plump baby chick, Hatsuki tracks her sister to the Great Library, a realm containing various worlds preserved within books. Finding Hatsumi absent, Hatsuki embarks on a journey across different books to find her beloved sister.

Set in the 22nd century, where space travel, planetary colonization, and anti-gravity basketball are ordinary parts of daily life. Earth has become impossible to live on, so people reside in colonies on neighboring planets. During a school field trip, a mishap sends the protagonist—a new transfer student named Luna—along with her pet robot and six classmates hurtling through a gravity storm. They crash land on a planet that appears deserted. With Luna taking charge, the group—including the robotic cat Chako, the independent Kaoru, the pampered rich boy Howard, the timid Sharla, the compliant Bell, the proud musician Menori, and the young genius Shingo—must struggle to survive. Yet is this world truly empty, or does something—or someone—lurk in the shadows, waiting?

According to an old legend, eating mermaid flesh grants immortality. Five hundred years ago, Yuta unknowingly consumed a piece of such flesh. For centuries, he wanders Japan, hoping to find a mermaid who might restore his humanity. When he finally discovers one, he learns that she and her companions have been raising a girl as food, intending to eat her and steal her youthful appearance to stay young themselves. Yuta kills the mermaids and rescues the girl, but she has already ingested some mermaid flesh. Though he had to destroy them, Yuta is not too disheartened. His once-lonely existence is over now that he has found a companion in Mana. And Mana, who spent her entire life confined to a small hut, finds joy in even the simplest things. Together, Yuta and Mana search for more mermaids, hoping to become normal humans once again.

Five years ago, Goh Saruwatari, the pilot of Dannar, first encountered Anna Aoi while battling an alien force called the "Mimesis." Now, on their wedding day, the ceremony is disrupted when the Mimesis launch another attack. While Goh struggles against the alien threat, Anna discovers a top-secret robot named the "Neo-Okusaer" and deploys it as a last resort to save her fiancé. At that moment, Dannar and Neo-Okusaer combine to form the colossal robot "Godannar."

Set in the year 2004, Binzume Yousei is a slice-of-life fairy tale centered on four fairies, each associated with a distinct color reflected in their magical bottle jars. These fairies are the extremely peppy Kururu, the reserved and feminine Chiriri, the samurai-loving tomboy Sarara, and the quiet yet quirky Hororo. Captivated by the human world, these fairies came from the fairy realm hoping to take part in yearly traditions and the general way humans live. However, their grasp of human society is quite limited. Fortunately, they are befriended and guided by two humans—"Sensei-san," a university student they live with, and a first-grade girl they call "Tama-chan," who is sometimes as innocent as the fairies themselves. Even though these bottle fairies come up with odd notions and occasionally struggle to grasp this unfamiliar world, they strive to make the most of the human experience in their own cute, small ways.

On the colonized planet of Mars, human children have been supplanted by robotic servants called dolls. Layla, a capable warrior haunted by a sorrowful history, roams the globe. She is joined by Nei, an enigmatic doll with unexplained connections to her, and Speedy, a doll breeder. Viewing the group as a danger to their society, the Martian founders repeatedly assault Layla and Nei, causing fragments of their obscure past and future to gradually surface.

Yuuichirou Hikari, Netto's father, achieves a scientific breakthrough with the invention of "synchro chips." When an operator and their NetNavi are in a special environment called a "dimensional area," they can merge in the real world using a process known as "cross fusion"! Yuuichirou's initial test subject, Misaki Gorou, tries the procedure but unfortunately fails. Netto volunteers to try with Rockman, but his father refuses permission. Cross fusion places immense strain on the operator's health, and engaging in real-world battles could be fatal.

In the far-off future, trains are no longer confined to physical rails. They soar through the skies and traverse the cosmos via the Galaxy Railways, carrying humanity between planets. Yet these railways are not without peril: criminals, terrorists, and hostile aliens constantly create chaos. Manabu Yuuki, a reckless and hot-tempered young man, becomes the newest recruit in the Galaxy Railways' elite Space Defence Force (SDF). This courageous team is tasked with safeguarding the railways and confronting any extraordinary threats, putting their lives on the line to shield the innocent from evil. As the story unfolds and the SDF faces an escalating crisis, Manabu must grasp the true essence of being a member of the SDF before it is too late.

As a baby, Kamogawa Asumi's mother was critically injured when a rocket crashed to the ground. After spending five years in a coma, Asumi's mother finally passes away, leaving the young girl struggling to cope with the loss of a parent she barely knew. In the midst of her grief, Asumi encounters "Lion-san," a mysterious figure wearing a lion mask who claims to be a ghost. Lion-san helps Asumi bury her mother's ashes, and through this experience, Asumi makes a firm decision: "When I grow up, I'm going to be a rocket pilot."

Valkyrie, Kazuto, Akina, Hydra, and their companions return for further adventures when the Key of time makes an unexpected appearance alongside various other enigmatic events. Everything appears connected to an individual called "Valkyrie Ghost," who has the sole objective of taking Kazuto for herself. Uniting against this apparently invincible enemy, they investigate the hidden history of Valkyrie's native world, Valhalla.

Rick Wheeler, a police detective, died in a car crash while chasing the criminal Zoda and was put into artificial cryogenic sleep for 150 years. He is revived by Jody Summer and Dr. Stewart, members of a group of benevolent racers striving to prevent prize money from falling into the grasp of malicious individuals such as the Dark Million Organization, led by Black Shadow and Deathborn.

Pinon, a boy who carries the blood of three races—Dragons, fairies, and humans—is the son of the legendary Courageous One, Pietro. When Pinon meets a strange creature named Pap, a door to adventure swings open. Along the way, he becomes friends with Luna and Marco. Yet, upon discovering that his journey will decide the fate of PoPoLoCrois, Pinon steels his heart and separates from his companions. Unbeknownst to him, this is merely a prologue to a greater quest—one where he must confront an even larger crisis threatening PoPoLoCrois.

Four years after the events of the first series, this sequel picks up. Papuwa-kun, a mysterious boy, now resides on a new tropical island filled with the same bizarre creatures. Together with his maid Liquid and a new amnestic friend named Rotarou, he embarks on absurd adventures. Their goal is to elude and befuddle the Ganma Army, Special Corps, and even the Shinsengumi, all of whom seek to uncover Rotarou's true secret and take him away.

Ocha-ken serves as an educational children's series featuring canine and feline characters made of tea, with each one embodying a distinct tea blend. These brief episodes are designed to instruct viewers on various life lessons, and the moral of each story is presented at the conclusion.

One day, while out exploring, the curious penguin Pororo discovers a mysterious egg. Planning to eat it, he decides to bring it home. However, the egg hatches right in front of him, and to his surprise a tiny dinosaur emerges and stares him in the face. Though initially terrified, Pororo quickly befriends the lovable little creature, and the two go on many adventures alongside their other friends. This group of friends includes Crong the dinosaur, a playful troublemaker; Eddy the fox, a trickster and inventor; Loopy the beaver, an artistic baker; and Poby the polar bear, a photographer and fisherman with a generous heart. Whenever these friends get together, they are sure to cause some mischief. Porong Porong Pororo follows Pororo and his friends as they go about their daily lives. Facing every new adventure and challenge, Pororo and the gang learn courage, compassion, and what it truly means to be a good friend.

Midnight Horror School features a student body of twenty-six, with each pupil’s name corresponding to a sequential alphabetical letter and a specific color. The faculty consists of three teachers, while the campus includes three classrooms, a library, a cafeteria, a music room, a playroom, a fountain, a skeleton playground, and a graveyard, all supported by various school staff members.

After a soccer game, six kids are playing a cute RPG-like video game at home. One of them scored the winning goal, one was the goalkeeper who just missed the ball, and the others formed two pairs cheering for their respective teams. When they defeat a boss, a strange thing appears in front of them, and they get pulled into the game world! Tomoru (the scorer), Mio, and Dai end up together with Professor Galileo, who explains that he created the game they've entered, called Eureka, but got accidentally sucked in as well. To return to their world, they need to clear missions that appear in certain areas. So when a mission pops up, Tomoru and the group make the professor take them along. Arriving at area C-1, they discover not only a mission but also a rival group! The rival professor has brought their opponents from the soccer game—Yukio, Suzuka, and Kouta—with him! The mission is scientific: first, the computer explains how lightning forms, and then they must figure out how to stop the lightning to clear it. Tomoru and company succeed, earning a Eureka Stone, which allows them to go back to their world—except the gateway actually requires ten Eureka Stones total before it will open. Looks like there's plenty of science to learn and missions to complete before they can go home.

In the world of Grandpa Danger, the great protector is Grandpa Danger himself! He is an expert at falling off cliffs, managing a principal with a severe inferiority complex, and avoiding the hidden threats of sleep. He is a nonsensical, utterly disgusting, and relentless prankster. Grandpa Danger's excessive phlegm and farts push Grandson to hilarious extremes, making you laugh until your stomach splits.

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Special episode of <i>Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo</i> broadcast between episodes 299 and 300 of the TV series.

Kaede is a cheerful and energetic eighth grader. When it comes to boys, however, she is hopelessly shy.<br> One day, on her way home from school, Kaede walks into a mysterious shop and buys a colorful cocoa mug. When she reaches home, she casually peeks into the bottom of the mug and discovers an engraved note, which says, If you read this message aloud while pouring hot cocoa into the mug, a love fairy (muglox) will appear and grant your every wish. The skeptical but curious Kaede follows the directions and announces her wish to date Yuuki, the class heartthrob. Suddenly, the adorable blue Mirumo appears! We soon find out, however, that this cute little muglox would rather eat chocolate and create mischief than help Kaede.<br> Mirumo, it seems, is prince of the muglox world. Horrified at the prospect of having to marry Rirumu, his princess bride-to-be, Mirumo has escaped the muglox world. Hot on his heels, however, are Rirumu, Yashichi the bounty hunter, and a cast of hundreds of muglox ranging from the good to the bad to the nutty. This gang of adorable troublemakers will see to it that school life for Kaede and her friends is never the same...