Spring 2005 Anime

In the sleepy town of Bellforest, 14-year-old Renton Thurston dreams of escaping his ordinary life to join the mercenary group Gekkostate. Caught between his grandfather's push for him to become a mechanic and the weight of his late father's reputation, Renton finds his only thrill in riding Trapar wave particles—a form of air surfing that fills the local skies. His world changes when a mysterious object crashes through his family's garage: a Light Finding Operation mecha called the Nirvash typeZERO, which can surf the Trapar waves. Its pilot is a young girl named Eureka, a member of Gekkostate, who asks Renton to tune up the machine. Their encounter sparks Renton's journey into the group as he takes off beside Eureka as the Nirvash's co-pilot.

Yuuta Takemoto is a second-year student at an art college living in a cramped apartment with two older classmates—the eccentric Shinobu Morita, who repeatedly fails to graduate because he never shows up to class, and the level-headed Takumi Mayama, who acts as a dependable senior and often looks out for Takemoto. Takemoto had never really thought about his future until one beautiful spring day, when he meets the charming Hagumi Hanamoto and instantly falls in love. Extremely talented in the arts, Hagumi joins Takemoto's university and quickly becomes friends with the popular ceramics student Ayumi Yamada. Ayumi already knows the three roommates well and secretly has strong feelings for one of them. Honey and Clover is a touching story about youth, love, searching for one's path, and self-discovery, all delicately intertwined through the complicated relationships among five close friends.

In the arid realm of Clow, princess Sakura and her archaeologist companion Syaoran enjoy quiet days, despite the king's disapproval of their growing bond. Their peaceful existence is disrupted when Sakura, in a trance-like state, appears before Syaoran with wings sprouting from her back. The wings scatter into feathers and she collapses, prompting Syaoran to act. Syaoran discovers that to save Sakura, he must gather her feathers, which have been dispersed across numerous dimensions. He strikes a bargain with the Dimensional Witch Yuuko Ichihara and gains the aid of Mokona Modoki, a creature capable of crossing between worlds. Joining this quest are Fai D. Flourite, a lighthearted mage escaping oppression in his own realm, and Kurogane, a warrior sent on this journey to hone his skills and temper his nature. This unlikely group sets out to retrieve Sakura's feathers, a task that seems nearly hopeless.

The Iga and Kouga ninja clans have been locked in a fierce conflict for generations. However, a ceasefire is imposed by the powerful warlord Ieyasu Tokugawa, forcing the two clans to lay down their weapons. As time passes, Gennosuke Kouga, the heir of the Kouga clan, and Oboro Iga, the heir of the Iga clan, fall in love. They hope that their marriage will bring lasting peace between their clans. Yet their dreams are shattered when old rivalries are rekindled, pulling them back into war. Ieyasu's two grandsons each lay claim to the next shogunate succession. To settle the dispute, the Kouga and Iga are each ordered to send their ten finest warriors into a deadly battle royale, with each clan backing one of the rival heirs. Two scrolls listing the fighters are provided, to be marked in blood as each warrior falls. The victor will earn the Tokugawa shogunate's favor for a thousand years. Caught between love and clan loyalty, Gennosuke and Oboro must ultimately decide their clans' destiny.

After the apocalyptic war known as Armageddon, humanity encounters a new threat in vampires. Ongoing conflicts between the two species have divided the world into distinct factions. The vampire race, called Methuselah, aligns with the New Human Empire, while humans—referred to as Terrans by the vampires—form the Vatican Papal State. Additionally, extremist organizations such as the Rosenkreuz Order aim to reignite warfare, even as the factions try to avoid open hostilities. To counter terrorist groups, the Vatican establishes the AX unit. Under the leadership of Cardinal Caterina Sforza, AX agents investigate vampire-related incidents, hoping for eventual peaceful coexistence between Terrans and Methuselah. Among the unit is priest Abel Nightroad—a seemingly absent-minded yet kind-hearted man who becomes a formidable vampire slayer in battle. He is partnered with agent Sister Esther Blanchett, a courageous and gentle young nun burdened by a tragic past. As the pair grow closer, they begin to uncover hints of sinister plots and dark forces operating in secrecy. However, their journey is fraught with misfortune that may compel them to face the painful memories haunting their hearts.

Sena Kobayakawa is a shy, reserved, and physically small student at Deimon High School, making him an easy target for bullies. However, because he has spent his life running errands for others, Sena has become remarkably agile and skilled at weaving through crowds without detection. When the devious Youichi Hiruma—the captain of the Deimon Devil Bats football team—sees Sena's lightning-fast legs in action, he forces the reluctant boy to join the squad. Wanting to keep Sena's identity a secret from rival teams, Hiruma orders him to wear a visored helmet and take on the persona of "Eyeshield 21," a mysterious running back who wears jersey number 21. The legendary Eyeshield 21 is rumored to run at the speed of light and has reportedly achieved incredible feats while playing for Notre Dame College in the United States. Having always avoided confrontation in the past, Sena's unique talent may just make him the new secret weapon of the Deimon Devil Bats. As he spends time with his teammates, Sena gradually builds self-confidence and forms meaningful friendships along the way.

In the world of Loveless, every person is born with cat ears and a tail, which vanish only if that individual engages in sexual intercourse. As a result, these features have become symbols of virginity and innocence. Combat is exclusively conducted by "fighting pairs" or couples, consisting of a Sacrifice, who absorbs damage, and a Fighter, who launches attacks. Ritsuka Aoyagi is a 12-year-old boy suffering from amnesia for reasons unknown. His brother was recently killed, and as if his life hasn't been difficult enough, on his first day at a new school, he is approached by a stranger named Agatsuma Soubi, who claims to have known his deceased brother. Ritsuka learns that Agatsuma and his brother were once a fighting pair, and that Agatsuma has now inherited Ritsuka in his brother's absence. Together, they seek the truth behind his brother's death and the organization called the "Seven Moons," which may be responsible. Meanwhile, Ritsuka and Agatsuma seem to be growing closer than they ever intended.

A decade after the Bubble War, the gap between the wealthy and the impoverished has widened globally, with Japan reflecting this trend. The affluent pursue their own gratification and pleasures, turning Tokyo into a city shaped by such desires. Saiga, a former war photographer, now works for Hibara Ginza within Tokyo's capitalist framework. He sneaks into the Roppongi Club, a covert establishment in the city's red-light district, aiming to gather intelligence on them. However, he is apprehended and brought before a girl named Kagura, who is performing a ritual. His encounter with Kagura triggers his latent ability: the power to cause explosions by photographing objects. Determined to uncover the secrets of the Roppongi Club and Kagura, Saiga embarks on a solitary struggle.

A secret tournament is taking place to decide who will become the next ruler of the Heavenly World. In this contest, 100 Heavenly Beings, called "God Candidates," must each choose a middle school student on Earth to receive their power. These chosen students then battle one another on behalf of their God Candidates. The winner of the tournament receives the "Blank Talent," which lets them pick any unique ability they desire, while their God Candidate becomes the "God" and king of the Heavenly World. Kousuke Ueki, a middle school student, is chosen by his homeroom teacher Kobayashi and given the power to turn trash into trees. Despite worries from his classmate Ai Mori, Ueki sets out to follow his own sense of justice after seeing others misuse their powers for selfish reasons. As he faces skilled power users like Seiichirou Sano, Rinko Jerrard, Robert Haydn, and Hideyoshi Soya, he discovers that reaching his goal will be much more difficult than he thought.

While heading to the rooftop of his school, Manaka Junpei witnesses a lovely girl fall from above him, inadvertently exposing her strawberry-patterned underwear. Embarrassed, she hurries away before Junpei can learn who she is. With dreams of becoming a filmmaker, he thinks this encounter would make an ideal movie scene. He begins searching for the girl with the strawberry panties to film a reenactment. But soon he realizes that tracking down that one girl will prove far from straightforward.

Following a routine raid, rookie sky pirate Coud discovers an unusual item in his crew's cargo hold: Ren, an Edel Reid—a race valued by humans for granting special combat abilities to their partners through a process called "Reacting." He soon realizes Ren is far more valuable than he initially thought. The pirate ship is visited by three agents from the Edel Reid Complete Protection Agency, Arc Aire, who attempt to buy her. When Coud refuses, a mysterious force attacks the ship, and Coud's captain orders him to protect Ren.

Long ago, a race called the Shadow Angels attacked Earth to drain the life force from everyone living there. Through an extraordinary miracle, the Shadow Angels fell into dormancy, allowing humanity to survive for another 12,000 years without fear of them. However, 11 years after a catastrophe known as the Holy Genesis devastated the planet, the Shadow Angels awakened and resumed their assaults. To give humanity a fighting chance, an organization named DEAVA was established, and a robotic weapon called Aquarion was deployed. To unlock Aquarion's full potential, three pilots must unite their hearts, bodies, and souls—a feat only a rare few can achieve. Consequently, the search for so-called 'Element Users' became a priority, in hopes of securing humanity's future. Sousei no Aquarion follows the story of Apollo, a nearly feral young man raised in poverty, believed to be the reincarnation of a legendary hero. After his best friend is taken by the Shadow Angels, Apollo decides to become an Aquarion pilot. Can he turn the tide of the war and free humanity from the Shadow Angels' threat once and for all?

Izumi Sawatari and her younger sister, Mitsuki Sawatari, fled their home and desperately need work. The sole positions available are as maids in the mansion of fourteen-year-old millionaire Yoshitaka Nakabayashi. What initially appears to be straightforward employment proves far more intense than the sisters anticipated, as Yoshitaka is a bossy employer who insists they address him as "Master."

Emma has served as a maid for most of her life, finding contentment in her role under the strict yet compassionate care of retired governess Kelly Stownar. Despite being beautiful, diligent, and kind, she has long accepted her social standing, even as the affection of many London laborers goes unreturned. Her search for romance ends unexpectedly when William, the heir to the newly wealthy Jones family, visits Mrs. Stownar’s estate. Having previously been under her guardianship, William is instantly smitten with the maid. His genuine kindness and earnest pursuit of Emma eventually win her heart. However, their budding romance faces severe resistance from the rigid class structures of 19th-century England. With social boundaries as fortified as national borders, Emma and William must determine if their love can withstand the overwhelming opposition of polite society.

Every night, Toramizu Ginta dreams of a magical world and longs to go there. Only his friend Koyuki believes in his dreams, yet Ginta stays optimistic despite the criticism he faces from others. His wish comes true when a giant door appears before him one day, summoning him to the realm of MAR Heaven. In this world, weapons called ARMS exist. Ginta initially delights in exploring this enchanted land, but soon discovers the devastating wars that have scarred MAR Heaven in the past—and the looming conflict that threatens to erupt again.

Thirteen-year-old Maya Kitajima appears destined to spend her life working in a bustling restaurant with her volatile mother, but her extraordinary acting ability catches the eye of legendary diva Chigusa Tsukikage, opening a path fraught with both promise and peril. Meanwhile, Ayumi Himekawa enjoys guaranteed success due to her famous lineage but desperately seeks recognition for her own artistic merit rather than her family's influence. Both young actresses compete for the coveted role of The Crimson Goddess, a part originally created by Chigusa. To claim it, they must overcome every acting trial and push their skills and stamina to the absolute limit. However, since only one can achieve victory, the other is destined to fail.

The Futaba Detective Agency is run by Rentarou, who took over the family business after his father's death three weeks ago. He works with Sara and Souju, his live-in identical twin assistants. He soon runs afoul of the local Yakuza.

Doraemon (2005) represents the latest anime adaptation of Fujiko Fujio’s manga bearing the same title. Serving as a remake of the 1979 series, this version boasts enhancements in production personnel, voice acting, character design, and audio quality. Doraemon, a feline robot hailing from the 22nd Century, travels to the present to guide Nobita, an inept and clumsy boy, toward a better future. Nobita’s romantic interest is Shizuka Minamoto, while his rivals include Takeshi Goda and Suneo. In each episode, Doraemon provides Nobita with a futuristic gadget to help him resolve the central conflict.

Often, individuals are most fragile when they are lonely and struggle to connect with those around them. This isolation can feel sharper within a crowd, driving some to seek comfort in bizarre locations where the unknown hides. Ayumu Aizawa, a former urban resident now living in the rural area of Tana, and Kisa Tanigawa, a young girl who finds it difficult to relate to people, are among these individuals. Both share a sense that their lives have veered off course. Zettai Shounen narrates the story of peculiar events impacting two distinct environments, without clarifying their origins or sudden emergence. It is only understood that these occurrences revolve around people harboring conflicting feelings toward themselves and others.

Rino Randou, a ditzy girl accompanied by a talking hand puppet, gains admission to the prestigious all-girls Gokujou Academy. She is unexpectedly selected for the elite Gokujou Student Council, an organization wielding corporate-level influence. As she bonds with the gifted council members, observers question how someone lacking obvious skills or redeeming traits earned her place among them.

Kuromi is startled when My Melody shows up on Earth. Joining forces with junior high student Yumeno Uta, the trio uses magic to safeguard the dreams of the people.

Tanaka Tetsuro is thrilled to receive a full scholarship to a new high school far from his family. Unbeknownst to him, he is about to become the sole male student in an all-girls school, and a certain girl has been impatiently waiting for his arrival, deeply in love with him. However, his close bond with the lively and charming Asuka lands him in constant trouble with the formidable student council, which is engaged in an open conflict with Asuka and her five companions—a group of super-powered warrior women known as the Koi Koi Seven.

A series of catastrophic natural disasters ravaged planet Zi, wiping out nearly all life. A millennium later, humanity has slowly rebuilt civilization, retrieving ancient Zoids from underwater salvage and mining operations. In a village whose most treasured possession is a giant sword they revere as a sacred symbol, a teenage boy stumbles upon an ancient Liger-type Zoid during a deep-sea diving mission. Suddenly, skeletal Bio-Zoids attack the village, aiming to steal a powerful generator stored there. The boy awakens the Liger and learns the village’s holy sword is actually the Liger’s weapon; together, they drive off the mysterious Bio-Zoids—for now.

Yagi Takeru has been living under the roof of the Touma family ever since losing his parents, raised by the head of the household, Touma Rokunosuke. His days are filled with the company of Yamato Takeshi, his best friend and rival from the kendo club, the Shiratori sisters Kotono and Asuka, and his childhood friend Oosu Seri. Life seems peaceful until one day an earthquake hits the school, turning everything upside down. When Takeru comes to, he finds the school has decayed into ruins as if abandoned for centuries. He realizes that all the teachers and students have vanished. He reunites with Seri and Asuka, and they flee from the ruins, only to discover that the town they once knew is completely deserted. Then, figures wrapped in cloaks appear before them, informing them that they have been transported to another world.

Within the hollow Mysterious Planet, seven kingdoms exist together, each sustained by the Sun's Blessing from the Kingdom of the Sun at the planet's core. The light of that central sun is essential for the continued survival of every kingdom. Yet an unknown force is causing the Sun's Blessing to weaken. If no action is taken, all life in the Mysterious Planet will come to an end. Fortunately, the twin princesses of the Sun Kingdom, Fine and Rein, have been granted the magic of the Prominence and are seeking a way to resolve the crisis.

On the outskirts of Tokyo, a man-made island sits far from the beaten path. The moment draws near when this island of cold concrete will ignite with passion. People will gather to draw manga, search for manga, and become fervent about manga! It is a joyous celebration of individuals who have devoted their entire youths to doujinshi. It is Comic Party! Kazuki and Mizuki are college students immersing themselves in the otaku subculture. Kazuki has gained more confidence in his abilities as a doujinshi (amateur comic) artist, but will the many girls distract him or help him succeed? And what about Taishi's plans for world domination?

Drawing from Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale, Gerda and Kai are childhood neighbors and inseparable friends, with Gerda being eleven and Kai twelve. Their idyllic existence is shattered when the Snow Queen’s enchanted mirror shatters, scattering shards of malice across the globe. These fragments can freeze a person’s heart if they enter their eye, and indeed, a shard pierces Kai’s eye, turning him cold and unfeeling toward those he cares about. The Snow Queen eventually arrives in her carriage and kidnaps Kai, transporting him to her icy fortress at the world’s northernmost edge. While the villagers assume Kai perished in the frozen lake, Gerda refuses to accept this fate after dreaming of his abduction. A drunken witness confirms her vision, prompting Gerda to pack her bags and embark on a perilous quest to rescue Kai and return him home.

After Gutsy Galaxy Guard defeats the Zonder Empire and the 31 Primevals, a new menace emerges on Earth. GGG—with Guy Shishio and the newly-built GaoFighGar—joins forces with their French counterpart, Chasseur, to fight the evil organization BioNet. Among Chasseur's members is Renais Cardiff Shishioh, a former BioNet cyborg who relentlessly pursues destroying those who stripped away her humanity. However, as GGG and Chasseur battle BioNet, GGG's global bases come under sudden attack, and the recently discovered Q-Parts along with the original Gao Machines are stolen by Mamoru Amami—who has been abducted and cloned by a greater threat called the Eleven Kings of Sol. Forced off Earth by the United Nations, GGG must travel to the far reaches of the galaxy to fight the Eleven Kings of Sol and rescue Mamoru before it is too late.

A spaceship carrying powerful, mysterious life forms crashes into a dying planet, releasing an explosion of energy that restores the world with life-generating force. Popo, the protagonist, lives peacefully with his mother in a remote forest inhabited by praying mantises, ladybugs, beetles, and other insects. His primary wish is to become strong enough to find his father, the former Guardian of the Forest, who left years ago to pursue research on the planet and vanished without a trace. While walking through the woods, Popo encounters a sinister mist that engulfs the forest. The malevolent Passer appears, labeling Popo’s father as an enemy and the cause of the forest’s troubles. Upon returning home, Popo is horrified to discover his mother has been transformed into a half-plant, half-human creature. Believing only his father can restore her and save the forest, Popo sets out on a journey to find him. The villain Adder and his minions attempt to stop Popo using giant beetles that attack him relentlessly. Fortunately, Popo is aided by Mushiking, the King of Beetles. With immense strength and a dominant fighting style, Mushiking intervenes at critical moments to rescue Popo from defeat and keep him on his path. As Popo embraces his destiny as the next Guardian of the Forest, guided and protected by Mushiking, his epic quest to reunite with his father and save his home begins.

During the fifth year of the Keicho era, the Tokugawa clan aimed to cement their hold over Japan. Hidetada Tokugawa approached the gates of Ueda Castle, expecting the Sanada clan to yield to his demands. However, the Sanada and their vassals had other intentions.

This claymation series features Hello Kitty. The setting, Stump Village, consists of homes made from tree stumps situated in a remote part of a forest. The close community includes Badtz Maru, Cinnamoroll, My Melody, Pom Pom Purin, and Hello Kitty. Most other Sanrio characters, despite the franchise having hundreds of them, rarely appear in this show.

This claymation series consists of four-minute episodes, each showcasing the various Taiko no Tatsujin characters and their antics.

The third series of Zettai Zetsumei Dangerous Jiisan with the gags continuing on.

This narrative explores themes of love, friendship, and perseverance as cockroaches and their companions navigate life behind a refrigerator in a typical salaryman’s household. Despite being despised by humans, these insects work tirelessly each day to win the affection of every family member. The story asks whether the day will ever arrive when they are finally accepted by their human neighbors.

The fourth season of <i>Wagamama☆Fairy Mirumo de Pon!</i>.