Fall 2004 Anime

High school student Ichigo Kurosaki leads a normal life until his family is targeted by a Hollow, a malevolent spirit that devours human souls. During the attack, he encounters Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper who is wounded while defending Ichigo’s relatives. To protect his family, Ichigo accepts Rukia’s proposal to assume her powers, thereby becoming a Soul Reaper himself. Since Rukia cannot recover her abilities, Ichigo takes on the difficult responsibility of eliminating the Hollows infesting their town. He is not solitary in this mission, as he is eventually aided by his friends and classmates Orihime Inoue, Yasutora Sado, and Uryuu Ishida, each possessing distinct talents. As Ichigo and his companions adjust to their new roles and support one another both in combat and daily life, the young Soul Reaper discovers that Hollows are not the sole danger threatening the human world.

That chaotic structure, that din of hissing steam and creaking joints, with smoke billowing as it moves on its own... That castle belongs to the great wizard Howl, renowned for both his magical abilities and his reputation as a womanizer—or so the gossip goes in Sophie Hatter's small town. Sophie, as the plain daughter of a hatmaker, doesn't expect much from her future and is content to work hard in the shop. However, Sophie's simple life takes an exciting turn when she becomes trapped in a troubling situation, and the mysterious wizard appears to rescue her. Unfortunately, this brief encounter spurs the vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste—driven by jealousy over a past conflict with Howl—to place a curse on the maiden, transforming her into an old woman. In an effort to return to normal, Sophie must join Howl and a host of eccentric companions—from a powerful fire demon to a hopping scarecrow—in his living castle, on a perilous adventure as a raging war tears their kingdom apart.

Fourteen-year-old Yukio "Koyuki" Tanaka is a listless young boy lacking direction in life. Everything shifts when Koyuki rescues a peculiar dog named Beck from a group of local kids who are tormenting it. The dog belongs to sixteen-year-old Ryuusuke "Ray" Minami, an up-and-coming guitarist and former member of a well-known rock band. When Koyuki encounters Ray again at a diner, the older boy takes him to his previous band's rehearsal space and impresses Koyuki with his remarkable guitar playing. Gradually drawn to the allure of Western rock culture, Koyuki decides to learn guitar and assist Ray in fulfilling his ambition of forming the ultimate rock band. Alongside Ray's younger sister Maho and several other members, the two boys launch their musical journey by creating a band named BECK. Beck chronicles the group's challenges and achievements as they rise in popularity across Japan.

The phrase "I love you" has the power to alter everything—such is the reality of the bittersweet struggles found in high school romance. Second-year student Tenma Tsukamoto is on a mission to confess her feelings to the boy she admires. Meanwhile, notorious delinquent Kenji Harima faces a similar challenge, unable to properly express his emotions to the person he cares for. Amid school life, friendships, rivalries, and personal interests, both discover that navigating teenage romance is far from simple, especially when misunderstandings only add to their complications. School Rumble delivers an energetic romantic comedy filled with relatable moments, as Tenma and Kenji each strive to win the affection of those they long for.

In the year 5053, French aristocrats Viscount Albert de Morcerf and Baron Franz d'Epinay attend the Carnival festival on the moon city of Luna. While Franz simply wants to enjoy himself, Albert seeks something more fulfilling in his life—but he gets more than he expected when he locks eyes with the Count of Monte Cristo, a mysterious and charismatic self-made nobleman, during an opera performance. After a series of events, Albert befriends the Count and brings him into French high society. However, the Count has motives beyond friendship; he is planning to finally carry out his revenge on those who wronged him years ago. Gankutsuou follows the intertwined fates of Albert and the Count, and the ultimate cost of exacting vengeance.

In the world of Duel Monsters, a fresh wave of duelists prepare to compete for the ultimate title: the King of Games. Eager to join their ranks, the carefree Juudai Yuuki enrolls at Duel Academy, a prestigious school dedicated to training these future contenders. On his very first day, though, Juudai's relaxed and careless nature makes him late for his entrance exam. There, he runs into a familiar figure who gives him the "Winged Kuriboh," a card that becomes his new partner. He soon starts living as a duelist—but will fate and darkness twist his reality far beyond anything he ever expected? Yu-Gi-Oh! GX follows Juudai's journey as he works toward his dream of becoming the next King of Games. Plunged into countless unprecedented situations, one thing is certain for Juudai and his friends—life at Duel Academy will never be boring.

Jun Sakurada, traumatized by his school experiences, isolates himself at home, ordering items online only to return them before their free trial periods expire. When a mysterious note appears on his desk asking if he would wind something, he assumes it's another purchase and carelessly circles "yes," a decision that transforms his existence. A package arrives containing a wind-up doll, but it's no ordinary plaything: after Jun winds her, she moves and speaks like a real person. With an arrogant demeanor, she announces herself as Shinku, the fifth doll in the Rozen Maiden series—special creations of the legendary dollmaker Rozen. These sisters are compelled to fight one another in a contest called the Alice Game, each assisted by a human to secure victory. The triumphant doll becomes Alice, a genuine girl worthy of meeting their creator. As more sentient dolls take up residence in Jun's home and a past enemy of Shinku's appears, Jun's life grows far more intricate than he ever imagined.

Kanji Sasahara, a reserved college freshman seeking a place to belong, stumbles upon the Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture—better known as Genshiken—a club that brings together all facets of otaku culture. His first encounter with the group ends poorly when senior Harunobu Madarame crushes his pride, leading Sasahara to flee while denying his own otaku tendencies. However, after befriending Makoto Kousaka, a club member who despite his ordinary look is a hardcore otaku, Sasahara becomes more involved in club activities such as obsessing over their favorite anime, reading doujinshi, and attending conventions. There he also meets others like Kousaka's vehemently non-otaku girlfriend Saki Kasukabe, who tries to turn her boyfriend into a "normal guy." While Saki struggles to understand otaku culture and her boyfriend's love for it, Sasahara finds himself enjoying his time at Genshiken, gradually shedding any denial he once had about being an otaku and immersing himself in the otaku lifestyle.

The Great Kanto Desert is all that remains of post-apocalyptic Japan, a blistering expanse of sand and ruins where survival is a daily struggle. For ordinary people, this barren wasteland offers nothing but hardship. But for those who have spent too long under the scorching sun, the desert becomes a place to carve out a legend. One such figure is the masked handyman known as Sunabouzu, or Desert Punk, whose reputation for completing any job—no matter how dangerous or depraved—is unmatched. Ruthless and cunning, he is a force of crude destruction feared by the desert's inhabitants. Yet Junko Asagiri, the "Vixen of the Desert," quickly discovers that Sunabouzu has a glaring weakness: he is easily manipulated by his insatiable lust for large-breasted women. Through their chaotic escapades across the Kanto Desert, Sunabouzu brings together a bizarre cast of characters who entertain themselves with senseless violence and perversion in a world already ruined by their ancestors. And, like those before them, they have learned absolutely nothing.

During a ferry ride to Fuuka Academy, new student Mai Tokiha and her frail younger brother Takumi rescue a girl from the sea. Soon after, the vessel is attacked by an enemy who summons a mechanical beast. Although still recovering from wounds, Mikoto Minagi defeats the creature using a supernatural blade. Mai later finds out that Mikoto is a classmate possessing the power of HiME (Highly-advanced Materializing Equipment). Female HiME students are tasked with protecting the academy and surrounding city from monstrous Orphans. Following several school incidents involving battles with these creatures, Mai discovers she is also a HiME, able to summon a Child, a mechanical entity with immense firepower and utility. Now carrying the weight of new duties, Mai stands alongside twelve other HiME to defend their school from an unfamiliar danger while keeping their loved ones safe.

In the year Cosmic Era 0071, a skirmish between two mobile suits during wartime destroys a neutral nation, killing Shinn Asuka's entire family. Blaming Earth's Naturals for the tragedy, Shinn dedicates himself to revenge and climbs the ranks of ZAFT's military, eventually piloting the prototype Impulse mobile suit. Meanwhile, Athrun Zala—a veteran of the previous war now serving diplomat Cagalli Yula Athha—is pulled into a fresh clash between Naturals and Coordinators, the latter being genetically enhanced humans despised for their biological edge. As this new conflict escalates toward inevitable bloodshed, Athrun becomes a mentor to the embittered Shinn, striving to guide the young pilot toward compassion before his wrath and thirst for retribution overwhelm him.

Nanoha Takamachi is an ordinary third-grade student who enjoys time with her family and friends. She rescues a wounded ferret that she had seen in a dream the night before. The next day, the ferret speaks to her telepathically, pleading for her help. He reveals himself as Yuuno Scrya, a mage from another world who accidentally scattered the dangerous 21 Jewel Seeds across the world. He asks Nanoha to assist him, bestowing upon her the magical device Raising Heart and teaching her to become a powerful mage. After they successfully reclaim a few Jewel Seeds, another mage named Fate Testarossa appears. Fate is stronger than Nanoha and refuses to explain her motives for collecting the Seeds. Nanoha senses a sadness in Fate's eyes, but Fate refuses to communicate. Directed by Akiyuki Shinbo, Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha is a story about the clash of emotions when goals collide.

Gorou Honda is a young boy deeply passionate about baseball, and he looks up to his father, Shigeharu, with great admiration. Hoping to follow the same path, Gorou dreams of one day becoming a professional baseball player. In turn, his son's innocent enthusiasm gives Shigeharu the strength to keep going, even after losing his late wife and struggling with his lackluster role on the Blue Ocean second-string team. But when an elbow injury forces Shigeharu off the team, he sinks into hopelessness. However, a casual remark from a childhood friend makes him rethink his decisions, and he chooses to continue playing—giving up his original position as pitcher to take up batting instead. Inspired more than ever, Gorou pushes himself to make his way in the Japanese Little League.

Mikan Sakura is an ordinary ten-year-old girl. Cheerful, energetic, and genuinely kind, she is the polar opposite of the distant, intelligent, and somewhat cold Hotaru Imai. Despite their stark differences, the two have been close friends for years. So when Hotaru suddenly transfers to Alice Academy—a prestigious school in the city—her best friend is left heartbroken, especially after hearing troubling rumors about the school's harsh treatment of students. Overcome with worry, Mikan runs away to see her friend. Upon arriving, Mikan learns about "Alices"—individuals blessed with various supernatural abilities—and that the school is a government-run institution created to train and protect them. Discovering that she possesses her own unique powers, Mikan enrolls at the academy and, after plenty of trouble, finally reunites with Hotaru. Gakuen Alice is a heartwarming comedy that follows Mikan and her friends through their adventures at the academy, as well as their efforts to uncover the mysteries surrounding the troubled, fire-wielding student Natsume Hyuuga.

Countries such as France, England, and Germany each have their own world-famous breads, but Japan has none that can rival their reputation. After discovering the joy of breadmaking as a child, Kazuma Azuma sets out to create a unique national bread for Japan. Blessed with unusually warm hands that speed up dough fermentation, he takes his baking innovations to the next level. When he begins working at Pantasia, a prestigious Japanese bakery chain, Azuma meets other talented bakers and gets a firsthand look at the competitive world of baking. Together with his new friends and rivals, he strives to create original, unparalleled bread that will spark a baking revolution.

Freelance photographer Kouhei Morioka heads to a castle in Germany to capture evidence of paranormal activity for his friend Hiromi Anzai, who edits an occult magazine. Inside the castle, he encounters a young girl in a white dress with cat ears, who introduces herself as Hazuki. She takes an immediate interest in Kouhei and tries to kiss him, but instead reveals her true nature as a vampire, biting him and turning him into her servant. However, to Hazuki's surprise, Kouhei remains unaffected by her bite. Wanting to escape the castle and her controlling butler Vigo, Hazuki forces Kouhei to assist her. With the aid of his powerful exorcist cousin Seiji Midou, the pair manage to flee safely. Once free, Hazuki travels to Japan searching for her mother. Shortly after Kouhei returns home, he finds that Hazuki has taken up residence in his house, and he reluctantly allows her to stay. Meanwhile, other vampires set out to locate the missing Hazuki. Blending gothic and adorable elements, Tsukuyomi: Moonphase is a charming and mystical tale in which two unlikely companions form a unique bond as they try to defy a society of immortals.

The story of Kannazuki no Miko takes place in the village of Mahoroba, where time flows leisurely for both people and nature. Two students from the area's distinguished Ototachibana Academy are as different as can be: Himeko is timid and hesitant, while Chikane is confident and graceful. In spite of this, they love each other dearly, and nothing can separate them, no matter how hard anyone tries. On the girls' shared birthday, a wicked voice possesses one of their friends, turning them into an attacker. Just when the situation seems most dire, the dormant powers of the lunar and solar priestesses inside the two awaken, driving away the evil. That victory, however, is only the first obstacle. Now Himeko and Chikane must defend themselves against countless others who would do them harm—even those closest to them.

Rushuna is a stunningly beautiful blonde Senshi, or gun expert, who wanders the world with a singular goal: to create peace not by wielding weapons, but by disarming opponents with a smile and stripping away their desire to fight. Despite her aversion to combat, she is often compelled into battle, where she displays remarkable marksmanship. During her travels, she encounters Yajirou, a sword-wielding mercenary who decides to accompany her on her quest.

From an early age, Ichinomiya Kantarou could see demons, a trait that caused him to be shunned and teased by others. In response, he grew close to the demons instead, forming strong emotional ties with them. Upon hearing of the legendary ogre-eating Tengu, the most powerful of all demons, Kantarou was awestruck and swore to find this extraordinary being, deciding that when he did, he would call him Haruka. From then on, Kantarou scoured the land for the ogre-eating Tengu without success, earning a living as a folklore writer and demon exorcist. On one particular job, he finally received word of a nearby shrine that was said to hold the ogre-eating Tengu's seal.

Black Jack is an unlicensed physician shrouded in mystery and an obscure past. Operating alongside his young assistant Pinoko, who harbors deep romantic feelings for him, he tackles rare, bizarre, or perilous medical cases. A medical prodigy, he can revive nearly any patient, provided they can afford his services, earning him global recognition, particularly within the scientific community. Although he is a staunch man of science who demands evidence before believing anything, he frequently finds himself astonished by the power of love and nature to transcend the scientific principles that govern his life.

Futami Nozomu returns to the town he lived in as a child after his mother's passing and his father's overseas job. He intends to attend high school and work part-time at a nearby shrine. Soon, he gets drawn into a local tale about twin sisters who both loved the same man—and this town is full of twin girls.

Since the passing of their parents a few years ago, Ryo and his sister Akane have lived on their own, maintaining a reasonably happy and normal existence despite their hardships. However, their routine is shattered by a secret government initiative aimed at combating Japan’s declining birth rates, which mandates that two young people must marry. Ryo resists the forced union, but he has little say in the matter. One night, his new fiancée, Shizuka, arrives at his home accompanied by dozens of government bodyguards tasked with ensuring the couple’s success. Unlike Ryo’s reluctance, Shizuka is eager to participate in the program and diligently performs her wifely duties despite his objections. Between interfering friends, overbearing guards, and an overly enthusiastic fiancée, Ryo’s life spirals into an unexpected direction.

For more than five centuries, mysterious white-haired children, forever appearing as eleven-year-olds, have been sighted across Europe. Displaying maturity beyond their years and aging never, they possess supernatural abilities. Their eternal quest is for a specific girl, guided only by a clue featuring a crescent moon. In 2012, an athletic boy named Tohma becomes entangled in this long-standing mystery.

It is the final day of the school term at Kamakura Girl's School, and summer is just around the corner. Earnest yet courteous 14-year-old Ichika Tachibana eagerly looks forward to making her summer vacation with her friends an unforgettable break. However, Ichika has no idea that this summer will become far more extraordinary than she could ever dream. While tidying up an unused school building, Ichika notices the reflection of an unfamiliar girl in a large mirror where her own reflection should be. Her friends convince her she must have imagined it, but later that day she is startled to see the same girl in the mirror, holding Ichika's lost cell phone. The girl introduces herself as Manatsu Kuroki, steps out of the mirror, and returns the phone. To Ichika's amazement, the stones on her cell phone charm have changed color, and now grant her the ability to borrow the power of the 12 Djinn that watch over the world. Uta Kata is a story of a young girl who will come to new realizations through her encounters with these spirits. As the Djinn reveal overwhelming sights to her, they will soon also bring overwhelming thoughts.

Akane Motomiya, along with her friends Tenma and Shimon, is dragged into another world by a demon, where she is made the Priestess of the Dragon God. The inhabitants of that world explain that only she can prevent the demons from conquering it, while the demons themselves aim to harness her power for their own purposes. Fortunately, Akane has the Hachiyou, eight men each wielding their own abilities, who are sworn to protect the Dragon Priestess.

Commander Kadomatsu and the crew of Japan’s most advanced battlecruiser, the Mirai, are preparing for routine drills to test its cutting-edge Aegis System when a mysterious phenomenon sends them back in time to June 4, 1942—the day of the decisive Battle of Midway, which shattered the Japanese fleet. Kadomatsu impulsively rescues Kusaka, a pilot whose zero fighter is going down, and this single act seals the Mirai’s destiny. The crew swears to avoid any further interference with the past, but circumstances force them into combat against a U.S. submarine—a battle that never happened in the original timeline. This clash triggers a cascade of events that could permanently rewrite history.

Nao is an eighth-grader and one of just two members of the Digital Camera Club, where she also works as the manager. She has a peculiar habit of photographing only the sky and clouds, which remains a mystery to others. One day, while visiting her usual rooftop shooting spot, she encounters a cat that possesses the ability to control the wind. Startled by this extraordinary creature, Nao loses her balance and plummets from the roof. Miki, the club’s other member and Nao’s best friend, is central to the story. Mr. Taiki, the teacher who instructed the cat in wind manipulation, is the object of affection for Ryoko, a girl who harbors a massive crush on him. Jun assists Nao and Miki in their search for the flying cat, while Yukio is the widow of Mr. Taiki’s late brother. In a town on the outskirts of the big city, established by the Wind Handlers, a mysterious Wind Festival is on the verge of beginning.

Based on a game by Princess Soft. The protagonist, Junna, has a twin sister named Senna. He is an ordinary student at an elite school. However, in the past, a traffic accident took away both his parents and his memories. Junna survived the crash, and although he has been cared for by relatives, he has lived only with his sister. And now... Life with Senna at the same high school is so enjoyable that he can forget the harsh past. Because his world has revolved solely around Senna, everything in this town—starting a new life, new surroundings, and new encounters—feels incredibly refreshing. But he begins to remember the memories he lost in the accident. Even as he savors happy and pleasant days, he is torn between the past, the present, and the future. What is the truth hidden within his memories?

In the dark century, humanity suffers under the rule of the Vandel, devils who command monsters. The Vandel Busters hunt these devils, and the Zenon Squad is the most powerful team on the continent. A young boy named Beet dreams of joining them. But one day, because of Beet's mistake, the Zenon Squad is defeated by the devil Beltose. The five dying busters sacrifice their life force into their five weapons, the Saiga, bestow them upon Beet, and then perish. Years later, the young Vandel Buster Beet sets out on his journey to fulfill the Zenon Squad's wish and end the dark century.

The initial season introduces the characters, their histories, and aspirations. Orpherus, Eduard, Camus, Lui, and Naoji are five aristocrats attending the prestigious Rozenstolz academy, where they belong to the Strahl class—a program grooming potential candidates for advisory roles in the royal palace of the small European country of Kuchen. Isaac, an English writer, visits Kuchen. While still students, the five nobles must contend with corrupt politicians, secret agents, attempted murder, and ambitious figures both inside and outside the school who threaten to shatter their nation's fragile peace and even assassinate the king.

Joe, a red-headed movie enthusiast, and his girlfriend Silvia are experiencing some relationship difficulties. Silvia feels Joe takes her for granted and wants them to spend quality time together, so Joe suggests they watch an old action film starring his idol, Captain Blue. What begins as a charming movie date takes a dark turn when Silvia is dragged into the film by Jado, the head of the evil organization. Joe follows her into the strange realm of "Movieland," where Captain Blue himself gives him a powerful item called a V-Watch. Using it, Joe becomes the action hero "Viewtiful Joe" and sets out to rescue his girlfriend before Jado can exploit her to conquer the world. The journey from ordinary Joe to a full-fledged hero is a long one, but he's determined to save both his girl and the globe—and he'll do it in the most "view-ti-ful" manner possible.

In the early 21st century, humanity is on the verge of extinction. A strange virus saps the life essence of people, leaving only one hope for a cure: the blood of a vampire. Vampires have kept this solution hidden for years, creating a massive divide between their species and humans and throwing the world into turmoil. Duo, a vampire who disclosed the secret to saving mankind, is now regarded as a traitor by his own kind, and the powerful vampire Zieg is hunting him down. But Zieg's sense of duty leaves him conflicted: should he eliminate the man who betrayed their race, or will his personal history with Duo lead him to change his mind?

R.D. is a delivery boy employed by Mach Storm, a company that also operates as a Zoid Battling team. He works there to fund his search for the legendary Alpha Zoid, a creature rumored to exist by his father, whom R.D. passionately believes. During his debut in the Coliseum, R.D. faces a team capable of fusing Zoids. He soon learns that he possesses a Zoid that can fuse with his own, the Liger Zero. This discovery marks the beginning of his quest to uncover the truth about the Alpha Zoid.

A comet blazes across the sky, casting a brilliant glow over the people of Earth. At that moment, a massive army of viruses invades the real world, crushing everything in its path. Netto and Enzan activate cross fusion to intervene, but are transported to an unknown location, where they are confronted by the one responsible for the attack—Duo.

Years have passed, and Hiroyuki and Akari are now in their final year of high school. They and their circle of friends have each matured in their own ways—some physically, others emotionally—but one dear companion is absent: the lifelike android Multi. Unexpectedly, Multi reappears on campus without any prior warning, yet she is not the same Multi they once knew.

At the dawn of the industrial revolution, feudal Japan is in chaos. The ruling Shogun abuse their power to instill fear and control over the oppressed populace, using beatings, imprisonment, rape, and murder to maintain their authority. The violence must cease. A band of Samurai have united, and with the advent of new weapons and technology, they possess both the determination and the means to fight back. Ichimatsu is one of these warriors. By day, he works undercover at a local tavern; by evening, he visits brothels; and in the dead of night, he delivers brutal, gun-wielding justice. He is here to aid. He is Samurai Gun.

A teenage boy is remembered fondly by many people from their younger years. Despite their differing ages, each recalls him as a teenager. The narrative weaves together their interconnected stories, exploring how this young man—seemingly existing outside the flow of time—has left a lasting impact on each of them.

Riku Tachibana is a normal first-year junior high student who anticipated a calm, everyday life, but shortly after beginning middle school, he gets drawn into a duel with a mysterious figure who identifies himself as a "Warrior of Earth," and Riku's world is turned upside down. Riku learns that he is a member of the supposedly extinct "Warriors of Heaven." By wielding a device known as "DRIVE" and summoning a Shikigami—referred to as a "Divine Beast"—named Kogenta to fight by his side, Riku commits his life to combating the Warriors of Earth.

The siblings Takane Kiku and Takane Ryuji seek to claim the champion title in the boxing ring as a way to honor their deceased father's last wish. Kiku takes on the role of trainer, while Ryuji focuses on being the boxer and mastering the Boomerang technique. Through numerous battles against various rivals, Ryuji grows and matures. The junior high boxing tournament is now underway, and Ryuji is set to face his arch-rival, Kenzaki Jun. The fight commences.

One day, seven multi-colored shooting stars descended to Earth, each possessing terrible powers. Anyone who obtained one of these stars would transform into a monster, their deepest desires taking physical form. Dr. Mishina and Dr. Kishiwada secretly acquired the red, green, and blue stars and began studying them, eventually succeeding in controlling their power with the aid of a special helmet. This newly developed helmet, called "Musumet," was as large as an automobile helmet. When worn, it turned the user's body into the strongest on Earth, receiving signals from the brain and amplifying inherent abilities to an unlimited degree. To harness the power of Musumet, maintain world peace, and protect against disasters caused by the remaining shooting stars, Dr. Mishima and Dr. Kishida founded a secret organization named "MET." However, Dr. Mishima died before achieving his goal. His bereaved daughters—Aoi, Midori, and Kurenai—resolved to become Musumet themselves in order to carry out their father's will. Even when transformed into Musumet, their attire remained unchanged except for helmets, gloves, and boots. Thus, they had to arrive at incident scenes in whatever they were wearing: sometimes school uniforms, sometimes gym suits, sometimes swimsuits, and depending on the situation, even naked—and they performed great feats regardless. At other times, they were ordinary adolescent girls dreaming of romantic meetings with boyfriends. Can they balance saving the world with their love lives?

A brilliant, slightly unhinged, and highly eccentric scientist spends his days in his laboratory, constructing robots designed for specific tasks. One robot grants three wishes, another helps you write your diary, and yet another deliberately misbehaves to prevent its owner from getting bored. Each robot is built for a single purpose and cannot do much else. Fortunately for humanity, these robots often prove far more useful than they initially appear—though not always.

While walking home, a young man spots a kappa in a pet shop window and impulsively purchases it. He takes the creature home and names it Kaatan. Having no prior experience with kappas, he depends heavily on a book he bought about how to raise and train them. The book offers numerous solid suggestions for rearing an intelligent and obedient kappa, and the process appears straightforward. However, applying those techniques in real life and achieving results proves far more challenging than the book suggests. Initially, Kaatan appears to grasp the lessons, but often ends up either forgetting them or simply lacking interest in learning. Nonetheless, the young man possesses considerable patience and persists in his possibly futile endeavor to mold Kaatan into a pet he can take pride in.

Michi and her family have recently relocated to the Happiness House, an enormous tree structure featuring numerous small buildings and homes constructed on and within its branches. As she explores her new bedroom, Michi discovers a peculiar nut-shaped object. Shortly thereafter, a bizarre creature named Nanami-chan emerges from it. The pair quickly form a close bond. Through their adventures, Michi and Nanami-chan discover many new things while encountering the increasingly quirky inhabitants of the Happiness House on a daily basis.

A stop-motion animated tale follows a young woman's eerie, dreamlike, yet strangely endearing journey into a fantasy world called dambo, with music provided by the Japanese electro-pop band Electrical Lovers.

Surreal gag-packed story about curious kid and his companions.

Coburoux is the prince of the Curry Kingdom. Despite his royal status, he attends a school for commoners and is treated just like any other student. He gets scolded by the teacher, has to stand as punishment during class, runs errands for a chef, and gets teased by a girl he has feelings for. He constantly worries and questions whether a prince ought to behave better. Surrounded by eccentric friends and peculiar inhabitants of the Curry Kingdom, he spends his days filled with anxiety.

Special episode of <i>Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo</i> broadcast between episodes 332 and 333 of the TV series.