Fall 2007 Anime

Tomoya Okazaki is a high school delinquent who sees life as meaningless and believes he's destined for nothing. Together with his buddy Youhei Sunohara, he cuts class and plans to fritter away his school years. While heading to school one morning, Tomoya notices a girl murmuring softly to herself. Without warning, she blurts out "Anpan!"—a common Japanese snack—which grabs his attention. He soon learns her name is Nagisa Furukawa and that she shouts out things she likes to pump herself up. Nagisa insists they're now friends, but Tomoya brushes it off and moves on. Yet Tomoya finds himself noticing Nagisa more frequently around campus. Eventually he gives in and becomes friends with her. He discovers Nagisa had to repeat a year due to a serious illness and that her goal is to bring back the school's drama club. Claiming he has nothing else to do, he agrees to help her accomplish this, joined by four other girls. As Tomoya spends more time with these girls, he uncovers their personal struggles. While trying to assist each one in overcoming her own challenges, he starts to realize that life is not as boring as he once believed.

After a coworker fails to repay a loan, the shiftless Kaiji Itou finds himself hounded by debt collectors to cover the substantial amount owed. With no money of his own and bleak prospects, Kaiji can't make good on his colleague's borrowing. Faced with crushing financial strain, he receives an invitation to board the luxurious Espoir—rumored to be a place where "one night on the ship can wipe out all your debts." What starts as a seemingly straightforward evening of gambling devolves into a treacherous contest of strategy and deception. The tournament's losers are condemned to a grueling life of forced labor to pay off their debts, forcing Kaiji to weigh his moves and companions carefully. Yet this is merely the start of a chain of high-stakes gambles that put Kaiji's very life on the line, pushing his intelligence and survival instincts to their absolute limits.

Denizens from the Crimson Realm keep slipping into Misaki City, draining life energy from humans. To counter this threat, Flame Hazes are deployed to rescue people from having their existences erased. However, though protecting humans is a Flame Haze's mission, Shana—known as the "Flame-Haired Burning-Eyed Hunter"—appears to be directing her attention toward a single individual: Yuuji Sakai, a teenage boy caught in the conflict between Crimson Denizens and Flame Hazes without his consent. Ever since their first meeting, Shana has begun to see Yuuji as more than just a companion. In fact, Yuuji suspects that Shana may have confessed her emotions to him at one point, but her erratic temperament makes it hard for him to be certain. Still, their everyday life continues as usual, until a new transfer student appears at their school—someone who looks uncannily like a former foe. Yuuji and Shana cannot afford to tiptoe around their relationship; as their enemies within the Bal Masqué organization prepare their next move, the pair must remain vigilant while probing the mystery behind the treasured artifact inside Yuuji, the "Midnight Lost Child."

On Christmas Eve, Hiro Hirono encounters Miyako Miyamura, a carefree girl who takes his bicycle to chase a purse thief. After Hiro finds his bike broken and Miyako passed out, they unexpectedly spend Christmas Eve together. When they learn they attend the same high school, their accidental connection grows deeper. This stirs jealousy in Hiro's childhood friend Kei Shindou, whose innocent outlook attracts Kyosuke Tsutsumi, a womanizing photographer seeking the perfect image. Meanwhile, Renji Asou, a boy who dreams of being a girl's knight in shining armor, meets Kei's twin sister—the extremely shy Chihiro Shindou, who spends her time reading alone—at an abandoned train station. They quickly become friends and decide to write a novel together. But when Renji uncovers Chihiro's secret, his childish ideals face a serious challenge. Guided by two enigmatic adults, these young people's relationships become intertwined in a poignant story of love, rejection, acceptance, and memories.

In a future era, humanity’s reliance on fossil fuels results in their total exhaustion, triggering an unprecedented energy crisis. In response, the world shifts to solar power as an alternative. Nations consolidate into three major blocs: the Union of Solar Energy and Free Nations, the Advanced European Union, and the Human Reform League. Each faction gains access to a solar generator, providing them with limitless energy. Consequently, countries that once depended on fossil fuel exports fall into poverty, sparking prolonged wars and internal conflicts over control of solar energy. Into this turmoil emerges an unknown paramilitary group calling themselves "Celestial Being," which aims to eradicate all warfare through armed intervention using mysterious, highly advanced Mobile Suits called Gundams. Mobile Suit Gundam 00 follows Celestial Being’s Gundam Meisters—Setsuna F. Seiei, Lockon Stratos, Allelujah Haptism, and Tieria Erde. These four plunge into the devastating battles among the three superpowers, striving to achieve their goal of changing the world.

Amu Hinamori is a timid girl who has difficulty making friends because of the rumors at school about her "cool and spicy" personality. She wishes she could show everyone her true self. One day, she wakes up to find three colorful, ornately decorated eggs in her bed. These "Hearts Eggs" each contain a "Guardian Character"—a manifestation of someone's inner self and their dreams. With the help of Ran, Miki, and Su, Amu is now able to express who she really is. However, things don't always go as planned. The sudden appearance of Amu's Guardian Characters draws the attention of the Seiyo Elementary Guardians, a student council-like group where each member has their own Guardian Character. Because she possesses multiple Characters, Amu is brought in as the Guardians' "Joker," tasked with helping them find X Eggs—corrupted versions of Hearts Eggs. As she becomes involved in the Guardians' mission, Amu starts to learn more about these mysterious Characters, the X Eggs, and the organization that seems to be behind it all.

In the quiet town of Sakuranomori, a close circle of childhood friends must say goodbye to one of their own. Due to his parents' work, Sana Hidaka is forced to leave his peaceful hometown for the bustling city of Tokyo. Though it pains him deeply, he parts ways with his treasured companions—the gentle Aoi Oribe, the energetic Wakatsuki twins Shuri and Shuusuke, and the bright and cheerful Nanaka Yatsushiro. Even as he reluctantly moves away, he holds onto the belief that distance will never erase the bond and memories they share. Five years later, now a sixteen-year-old high school student, Sana returns to Sakuranomori hoping to pick up where he left off. But he soon discovers that while the town itself has changed little, the friends he left behind are no longer the same people he remembers. Dark and unsettling secrets now linger over the town, and each of his friends carries burdens and hidden truths that threaten to shatter the bonds they once took for granted.

Three sisters live in the Minami household: Haruka, the responsible and hardworking eldest; Kana, the cheerful and scatterbrained middle sister; and Chiaki, the youngest with a brutally honest tongue. Without any adults around, they divide up chores like cooking and laundry while also navigating occasional romantic escapades. Whether they are fighting off persistent laziness or spending time with their friends, every day at the Minami home is full of excitement.

In the town of Suiten, unusual events are unfolding. A priest's daughter starts experiencing eerie visions, spirits are appearing in the mountains, and Tarou Komori is troubled by disturbing dreams. Eleven years after being kidnapped, he has suppressed most of the memories that might reveal the truth. However, these memories resurface during his sleep, merging with experiences that go beyond mere dreams. As the boundaries between the supernatural and psychological blur, three children work to confront their inner demons and mend the rift between the spiritual and physical realms.

Third-grade teacher Aoki Daisuke never anticipated that his very first class would become one of the greatest challenges of his life. After making a poor first impression with all his students, a single act of kindness immediately persuades one of them, Rin Kokonoe, to turn the unfortunate Aoki-sensei into her beloved. However, what are Rin's true motives for so eagerly attempting to seduce Aoki-sensei, and can Aoki-sensei assist her in confronting them?

Shungo Ninomiya is a typical high school student living with his older sister Ryoko—when she's not off working as a mercenary. His ordinary life is turned upside down when a cute girl named Mayu Tsukimura arrives on his school campus in a military helicopter. Ryoko has sent Mayu and her older brother Mikihiro to live with Shungo. But these new housemates are far from normal: Mayu is a succubus and her brother is an incubus. To make matters worse, Mayu suffers from androphobia, a fear of men. At his sister's request, Shungo must help Mayu overcome this fear. Ryoko's plan involves forcing Mayu to get closer to Shungo through questionable methods, including sharing a bed and bathing together. The situation grows more complicated when student council president Reika Houjou arrives as the Ninomiya family's new maid. She will do everything in her power to sabotage Shungo and Mayu's sexually-charged training. With all these strange arrivals, Shungo's once ordinary life is about to be thrown into complete chaos.

Following their departure from Record Country, where the book of memories was kept, Syaoran and his companions arrive in Tokyo Country. This nation is engulfed in a violent conflict between rival factions fighting over natural resources and survival, resulting in a landscape drenched in blood. As the group is drawn into this struggle for existence, they must confront personal issues and uncover shocking truths that fundamentally alter the course of their journey. A devastating betrayal and a life-threatening battle leave them forever changed, ensuring they can never return to who they were before.

Kouichi Sanada and Kazuki Aihara are reunited with their childhood friend Mao Mizusawa, who comes back after spending a couple of years in France. Kouichi is taken aback when he finds out that Mao will be living with his family for now, since her parents are staying overseas. The three friends support one another through the highs and lows of romance in high school.

Kojirou, the kendo instructor at Muroe High School, is completely broke. Suddenly, an opportunity presents itself: if his team defeats his senpai's team, the reward will be free meals for an entire year. The only remaining challenge is finding girls who are both skilled enough and willing to join the kendo club.

The Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture—commonly called Genshiken—is now led by a more self-assured Sasahara. Between semesters, the otaku club has seen changes, including a new member named Ogiue, who openly dislikes otaku. Sasahara's ambition to form a doujin circle and sell fan-made magazines at the next Comic Festival comes to fruition, but reality proves to be a harsh taskmaster... one who apparently enjoys crossplay. Following this, the club is stirred by discussions about Tanaka and Ohno's relationship, which tentatively moves forward.

Two decades before the events of the story, an asteroid on a collision course with Earth destroys Pluto. The destruction halts the asteroid, named Thanatos, and it becomes stationary for a time. To prevent Earth's impending annihilation, the International Solarsystem Development Agency (ISDA) undertakes the "D-Project," discovering a dragon egg beneath the ocean and creating the "Dragonaut." This weapon is intended to destroy the asteroid when it resumes its approach. However, the ISDA soon realizes that the asteroid is not the only danger, as destructive dragon-like creatures begin appearing on Earth. Jin Kamishina, an 18-year-old boy who lost his family in a shuttle accident two years prior, witnesses one of these creatures kill someone. He becomes entangled in the mysteries surrounding the dragons and is chosen as the Dragonaut's pilot. A mysterious girl named Toa saves him from falling to his death after the creature attacks him, and she helps him on his journey. As they delve deeper into the secrets of the dragons, they encounter both new allies and adversaries, and their bond grows stronger.

College freshman Tadayasu Sawaki has an unusual gift: he can see microorganisms with the naked eye. Sawaki perceives all kinds of microbes, from the fungi that cause athlete's foot to the yeast used in brewing alcohol, and they appear to him as cute chibi creatures. Attending an agricultural university, his ability draws the attention of several professors, most notably Professor Itsuki, who specializes in fermentation. Sawaki begins his studies indifferent to his talent, having chosen an agricultural school in Tokyo. However, with the help of the eccentric community around him, he gradually learns to appreciate both the visible microbes and his own ability. The whimsical cast of professors and classmates at the university almost makes Sawaki seem normal despite his extraordinary sight.

Yako Katsuragi is a celebrated high school detective whose young age belies her impressive track record of solving crimes and bringing culprits to justice. Yet, the true genius behind her agency’s success is her assistant, Neuro Nougami. Neuro is no ordinary human; he is a demon who traveled to the human realm after solving every mystery in the demon world, seeking the ultimate challenge. He feeds on the negative energy humans emit when they commit crimes, using Yako as a front to satisfy his hunger while avoiding detection. In exchange for his assistance, Neuro offers to help Yako uncover the truth behind her father’s death. Together, they tackle case after case, balancing Neuro’s insatiable appetite with the need to keep his supernatural identity hidden.

After his father vanishes, Itsuki Iba inherits the family enterprise, a service that dispatches magicians and supernatural entities to provide magical aid. Although the role demands a leader who is resolute and trustworthy, Itsuki is fundamentally timid. Furthermore, managing the diverse staff proves challenging due to his difficult personality, making employee relations harder than anticipated. Beyond internal management, Itsuki must also confront external threats that endanger the family's operations.

The eternal Sakura Trees make their return. Serving as a sequel to the original DaCapo game for the PS2, this narrative is set on Hatsunejima, occurring 53 years after the conclusion of the events in D.C. and D.C.S.S.. While some characters may seem familiar to seasoned viewers, the ensemble is largely new. The story centers on Yoshiyuki Sakurai, the new protagonist, who resides next door to the Asakura sisters, Yume and Otome. These two are the granddaughters of Junichi and Nemu from the first season.

Night Wizard refers to those entrusted with protecting the world from approaching darkness. Renji Hiiragi is one of these Night Wizards, frequently summoned for missions despite his desire to attend school and graduate. However, his newest assignment involves protecting Elis Shiho, a new transfer student at his academy. On her first day, Elis is pulled into the Astronomy Club by Renji's childhood friend Kureha Akabane, and soon discovers that she herself possesses the power to become a Night Wizard after obtaining one of the seven secret Jewels, the Jewel of Kindness. Now, alongside Renji and Kureha, Elis starts her fight and new life as a Night Wizard.

For Sora Kajiwara, everything around her is filled with wonderful and cute things that she wants to sketch—cats being a particular favorite. Though some subjects can't be fully captured with pencil and paper, she always carries her sketchbook wherever she goes. Her passion for drawing eventually leads her to join her school's art club, despite her shy and childlike nature. Like Sora, each of her fellow art club members possesses their own vivid imagination and distinct personality. Through her time with the club, Sora begins to come out of her shell and discover more of the world around her, seizing every chance to draw whatever occupies her thoughts or feelings.

Despite the odds stacked against her, middle school student Shion Yasuoka is making a name for herself as an up-and-coming professional shogi player. Having lost her family at a young age and becoming unable to speak due to the trauma, she has nonetheless found the emotional support she needs to move forward in both her life and demanding career through her loving adoptive family and the shogi association. Her exceptional skill catches the eye of Satoru Hani, a prosperous businessman and brother of the current "Meijin"—the title held by the defending champion of Japan's most prestigious shogi tournament. He decides to host a tournament open to both male and female players, including professionals and amateurs, and encourages Shion to enter the competition. However, Satoru appears to know a great deal about Shion's painful past, and his activities arouse suspicion from Shion's friend Ayumi Saitou and the police—who are still looking into the death of Shion's loved ones. As Satoru's tournament draws to a close, Shion begins to recall events from the night she lost everything. She will have to demonstrate her mental resilience to overcome her opponents and thwart the schemes of those responsible for destroying her life.

On Kamioki Island, a terrifying event occurred five years ago that wiped out the entire human population except for Mari Wakatake, whose mind was completely erased by the trauma. Now forced to attend a secluded girls' academy, Mari is unaware that she is being observed by hidden watchers who await her memories' return. Deep within her subconscious lies a horrifying truth: although she was the sole human survivor, she might not have been the only one to survive. As an entity in a female form infiltrates Kaihou Academy, Mari finds herself inexplicably drawn to a strange girl, who becomes her only hope despite her inability to trust her.

In the Ken Empire, justice is nothing but a lie. Lord Keiro, the insane Shogun leading the Imperial Army, tears a path of fear across the countryside while hunting for the sacred sword that would grant him godhood. Blocking his path is Taito, an all-powerful star reborn as a human—a young hero determined to wield his heavenly strength to avenge those murdered by the villainous Shogun. Taito's supernatural powers push him toward a brutal confrontation with Keiro, but if he uses them without restraint, his new abilities could destroy his own existence. To gain control and transform into a true heroic martial artist, Taito must find guidance from others like himself: the seven star-born warriors whose might can bring down a corrupt empire.

The Sablum Empire has long sought to conquer the kingdom of Windland, and now they are conspiring with the mercenaries Sister Hell and the Darkness Knight to launch a fresh assault using powerful magical entities known as Angels. Hyaweh, a carefree but gifted swordsman, and Priecia, who may be the lost princess of Windland, enroll at the Knight's Academy in Windland to refine their skills in swordsmanship and sorcery. There, they encounter many friends and allies who can assist them in defending their homeland against the looming invasion.

The narrative follows two siblings: Shizuru, a high school girl who can perceive spirits, and her younger sister Mizuki, who is tormented by these supernatural entities. Their parents, troubled by these abilities, decide to send the sisters to stay with their grandparents in the countryside. While adjusting to rural life, Shizuru and Mizuki start to understand the necessity of living in harmony with these apparitions and the natural world.

The third season of this widely popular series marks the return of Miyuki Kobayakawa, just back from forensic training in the United States, and Natsumi Tsujimoto, who has completed Japanese Self-Defense Force (JSDF) ranger training. The duo resumes active duty at Bokuto Police Department, using both their intellect and physical strength to fight crime, while also getting into various misadventures.

In a forgotten town referred to as the old capital of Tokyo, bizarre and inexplicable crimes are happening with increasing frequency. These supernatural events lie beyond human comprehension, instilling fear and terror in the populace. Yet one person remains undaunted by the evil behind these incidents and steps forward to face them: Hyuga Mayuki, a young boy detective who possesses a unique insight power that allows him to uncover the true truth concealed within these occurrences.

This second series follows the events of the second video game, centering on the lost continent of Mu. That ancient civilization disappeared long ago, and a few of its remnants survive as myths and legends known as UMAs (unidentified lifeforms). The UMAs start merging with humans to search for the treasures of Mu—the powerful ooparts, which would enable them to restore Mu. After Subaru and War-Rock encounter a number of strange enemies, they meet a professor named Doctor Orihime, who sends them on a quest to find the ooparts and stop the UMAs. By using the ooparts, Rockman can assume new forms such as Thunder Berserk, Fire Dinosaur, and Green Shinobi.

The second season of Moonlight Mile.

The exploits of Putin and Kirenenko, a pair of rabbits imprisoned in Russia, persist as they attempt to flee while evading the terrifying Soviet bunnies hot on their heels.

A decade ago, the evil organization known as the Zakum targeted the World Tree, which maintained global peace and order. Led by humans, the brave Warriors, intelligent Magicians, agile Archers, and sly Thieves united to battle the Zakums. To save itself, the World Tree triggered a self-destruct sequence, leading the other races to falsely blame the humans for its destruction. With their homelands devastated, many survivors fled to Maple Island, believing those who remained would perish. Life on Maple Island has become increasingly difficult, sparking an endless conflict among the various races. Now, ten years later, protagonist Al vows to restore the World Tree and sets out with companions to find its seeds. Meanwhile, the Zakums return...

This season continues directly from Zero Duel Masters, maintaining its alternate setting, storyline, and cast. The sole difference between the two seasons is the switch from 2D to 3DCGI animation. It picks up after the duel between Shobu and Hakuoh, later revealing that Hakuoh and Jura have been working together with the series' primary villain, Professor March, whose goal is to take control of all creatures by collecting every Duel Orb.

Let's Go! Tamagotchi is an anime series centering on the everyday experiences of Mametchi, Memetchi, Kuchipatchi, ChaMametchi, and their circle of friends. The show debuted in Japan in December 2007, and Bandai made an English dub available online in December 2008. That English version was originally released one week ahead of the first movie's Japanese premiere.

After falling through a hole, Kitty and Mimmy arrive in a parallel world that mirrors their own but is populated by humans with transparent wings and pointy ears. Kitty befriends Emily, a supermodel in this alternate realm, and they team up to find the missing Mimmy. Their efforts are complicated by Akuro, a black cat with a nasty disposition.

The anime Ichigo Ichie draws its inspiration from a line of stationery. That stationery line, created by Mind Wave, revolves around the friendship between two young girls.

Hatara Kids Maihamu Gumi, which translates to "Working Kids, My Hamster Team," is a Japanese anime action series aimed at young children, focusing on hamsters who work various jobs—from firefighting to cooking.

Neighborhood children help a group of retirees solve local mysteries in contemporary Japan.

This program adapts short fiction by celebrated science-fiction author Hoshi Shinichi. Each installment combines animation, live-action footage, computer graphics, and other techniques to bring multiple short-short stories to life. The collection includes the pilot episode and all 25 television episodes.

Second season of Pururun! Shizuku-chan.

A surrealist comedy set in a local neighborhood. The original 4-koma series is known for adding new characters each week, with the total exceeding 280 over its serialization. The anime adaptation focuses on the 16 most frequently appearing characters, and each episode consists of three skits or chapters.

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Mameushi-kun follows the farmland adventures of a calf that is as small as a dust speck.

Bonolon is known as the warrior who emerges from the forest of the great oaks. Despite his enormous frame and orange exterior, Bonolon is just a 9-year-old child. In spite of his young age, however, Bonolon has a powerful sense of justice and aims to become a dependable man. The tears of those who are saddened or in distress travel through the roots of the great oaks, conveying their emotions to Bonolon. He then appears from the great oaks to resolve their troubles and fulfill their wishes.

Prince Shampoo resides in the spotless and gleaming Bubble Kingdom. Feeling weary of his routine, he leaps beyond the protective dome to discover the grimy aspects of the outside world. There, he meets a range of individuals and comes to grasp the true meanings of dirtiness and cleanliness.

After encountering the gravely wounded goddess Athena, Fuwa Beibei resolves to help her regain strength by searching for a mysterious wooden box left by Coubertin in 1894. However, trouble arises when Pixiu, whose stomach is troubled by his gluttonous habits, also learns of this news. Believing the mysterious energy could both heal his stomach and enhance his magic, Pixiu joins the quest, and the two spirits embark on a journey through time and space with different goals. After numerous trials, they locate Bixi, the sixth son of the dragon. With their combined efforts, they pass Bixi's test, and he carries them across a century of Olympic history.

An edited version of the first OVA titled pico~ Boku no Chiisana Natsu Monogatari (pico: My Little Summer Story) was released on November 11, 2007. It is a re-edited version of the animation seen in the Boku no Pico OVA set to a new script, featuring content that is more appropriate for viewers under the age of 18.<br> <br>