Summer 2005 Anime

In a desperate attempt to save his brother Alphonse, Edward Elric sacrifices his own body and soul, ending up stranded in Munich, Germany. Faced with a world vastly different from his own, Edward must navigate the economic upheaval following World War I. Separated from home and unable to practice alchemy, he seeks other means to escape this unfamiliar place, with help from companions who resemble those he left behind. As civil unrest brews in Germany due to the nation's disgraced condition, tensions also rise among neighboring countries. Meanwhile, back in his original world, Alphonse immerses himself in the study of alchemy, determined to uncover the mystery of Edward's disappearance and reunite with his older brother.

In a world where humans, gods, and demons coexist after portals between realms opened, Tsuchimi Rin is an ordinary high school student at Verbena Academy living a calm life with his childhood friend Kaede. Everything changes when the King of Gods, the King of Demons, and their families move in next door to Rin. It comes to light that Sia, the gods' daughter, and Nerine, the demons' daughter, both carry strong feelings for Rin rooted in a past meeting. Between his easygoing interactions with upperclassman Asa and his bond with the shy yet endearing Primula, Rin finds himself caught up in handling the affections of these girls. Based on the eroge by Navel.

In Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid, following a series of chaotic events, Mithril's elite soldier Sousuke Sagara and enigmatic high school student Kaname Chidori resume their ordinary school lives. Sousuke tries to adapt to civilian life while carrying out his covert missions, and Kaname attempts to help him despite his often excessive methods causing her frustration. Their peaceful period proves short-lived as new threats emerge. The insurgent terrorist group Amalgam appears, and internal conflicts within Mithril risk splitting the organization due to operational failures and acts of betrayal. The deployment of advanced Arm Slave units escalates the danger, putting global stability in jeopardy. As Kaname and Sousuke confront personal challenges and critical battles, can they navigate these trials and shape their own futures?

In the Land of Wind, the ninjas of Sunagakure face a sudden attack from mysterious armored warriors. Soon after, these same warriors, led by the powerful knight Temujin, assault Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, and Shikamaru Nara, who were on a mission to retrieve a lost ferret. Naruto fights Temujin in a fierce battle, causing both of them to fall off a cliff. Worried by Naruto's sudden disappearance, Sakura and Shikamaru are further shocked by the appearance of a massive, moving structure that destroys everything in its path. Sakura sets out to find Naruto, while Shikamaru ventures into the imposing fortress to uncover the truth behind the dangerous situation. As the battle grows, ninjas from Konohagakure join forces with their Sunagakure allies to fight their common enemy. Yet, in the midst of the chaos, a conflict arises over different visions of an ideal world.

Strawberry Marshmallow depicts the everyday moments of life, from building friendships and going to school to working and enjoying holidays. The story softly follows the daily routines of Itou Chika, her older sister Nobue, and their friends Miu, Matsuri, and Ana.

The eighth film in the series unfolds in the town of Lohta, where an annual festival honors the legendary "Wave Leader Hero" Aaron. According to a tale passed down through generations, Aaron used the power of the "Tree of the World's Origin" to end a war centuries ago. Satoshi and Pikachu enter a tournament to determine the year's hero; after their victory, they are named the new Wave Leader Hero. A grand dance celebration follows at the castle, but suddenly the mythical Pokémon Mew appears and abducts Pikachu. Soon after, the Wave Leader Pokémon Lucario is freed from a seal that had held him for centuries and meets Satoshi. Together, Satoshi and Lucario must unravel the many mysteries: where Pikachu has been taken, what Mew is after, the hidden truth behind the legend of the Wave Leader, and how it connects to Lucario's own veiled past—all while journeying toward the "Tree of the World's Origin."

In the busy city of Tokyo, Yamato Akitsuki, a teenager from rural Hiroshima, starts his high school life by moving into a dormitory for girls only and helping his aunt and cousin run a nearby bathhouse. On his first day in the city, he is captivated by a girl practicing high jumps at a local school. To his surprise, this skilled athlete, Suzuka Asahina, is both a dormmate and a neighbor. An elite track and field athlete at the same high school, Suzuka is annoyed by Yamato’s clumsy and easygoing attitude, making their shared living difficult. Inspired by Suzuka, Yamato finds a hidden ability for sprinting and joins the track team to earn her respect. Through intense training, interactions with teammates, classmates, and the often drunk college residents of the dorm, Yamato pushes himself, determined to improve and gain Suzuka’s approval.

Van, a lean and detached swordsman, is on a single-minded quest: to avenge his slain fiancée. His only clue is that the killer possesses a mechanical claw for a hand, known only as The Claw Man. While journeying, Van reaches Evergreen, a town under threat from bandits seeking to loot its riches. There he meets Wendy Garret, a frightened girl searching for her kidnapped brother. When the townsfolk beg Van to help defend them, he refuses, stating their troubles are not his affair, and leaves them to fend for themselves. Shortly after, however, Van encounters the bandits and, after they provoke him, chooses to engage them on his own terms. To his surprise, he discovers the bandits are connected to The Claw Man and were involved in abducting Wendy's brother. After swiftly defeating them, Van resumes his pursuit of The Claw Man, with a reluctant Wendy joining him. Unbeknownst to both, The Claw Man is entangled in a far darker scheme than either of them realizes.

Satonaka Ikkou is a sixteen-year-old boy in his first year as a trainee at the Saienji Buddhist Temple. His parents sent him there to be trained under his grandmother, the Saienji Priestess. At the temple, he is constantly surrounded by beautiful young women who are also training to become priestesses. Whenever Ikkou sees a girl naked, he gains the ability to transform into a super-monk and perform massive exorcisms for the temple's benefit.

After a Martian probe breaks apart during re-entry, mysterious beings known as "Ancients" start appearing in Tokyo, causing destruction and proving immune to conventional weapons. Scientists are baffled by the sudden emergence of these hostile creatures, which are spreading chaos across the globe. Hope arrives with the creation of the MARS suit, an advanced weapon designed specifically to combat the Ancients. However, only individuals with rare DNA can operate it. Among the few qualified is Takeru Hinata, an ordinary teenager haunted by his past. With assistance from the AAST, a special police force created to confront the monstrous threat, Takeru takes up the fight against the Ancients while grappling with his own inner turmoil and trying to uncover the truth behind Earth's new enemies.

Set in the laid-back atmosphere of 1980s Japan, specifically in the coastal city of Onomichi, Yurie Hitotsubashi is an ordinary middle school student focused on her studies and her secret crush on Kenji, who has no idea how she feels. One day at lunch, Yurie jokingly tells her friend Mitsue that she became a goddess the night before. Another classmate, Matsuri, seizes this opportunity to revive her family's struggling Shinto shrine by installing Yurie as the new deity, replacing the ineffective Yashima-sama. Acting as Yurie's manager, Matsuri helps her manage her newfound divine duties—granting wishes, lifting curses, dealing with aliens, and attending god conventions. Amid these supernatural events, Yurie continues her regular school life while mustering the courage to confess her feelings to Kenji.

Momotsuki Academy's Class 1-C begins their second year under an unusual homeroom teacher: eleven-year-old MIT graduate Becky Miyamoto. Although exceptionally intelligent, the child prodigy finds it difficult to control the chaotic mix of hormonal adolescents and strange aliens that make up her class.

In "Sugar Sugar Rune," childhood friends Chocolat Meilleure and Vanilla Mieux, both witches, are rivals in a contest to become the next queen of the Magic World. As part of this competition, they must attend a school in the human world where they work to build friendships and earn love from their classmates. However, there is a dangerous rule: any witch who falls in love with a human faces execution. Their journey involves magical transformations, intrigue, envy, and romance, as Chocolat and Vanilla team up with their knights to defend their kingdom from the threatening Ogres, all while striving to prove themselves as the rightful successor to the throne.

On their ongoing quest to collect the feathers that hold the scattered memories of Sakura, Syaoran, Kurogane, Fai, and Sakura travel across dimensions with Mokona. Their journey brings them to the "Land of the Birdcage," a tranquil nation where humans coexist with birds, each person bonded with a feathered companion. When a boy named Koruri mistakes Syaoran and Sakura for "bodyguards" and attacks them, they discover that the king of this land wields a mysterious ability. Princess Tomoyo, Koruri, and other oppressed residents, who have had their birds forcibly taken away, are hiding in the forest. Determined to reclaim Sakura's feather, Syaoran and his companions rise up to confront the king's sinister schemes.

Kanna refuses to abandon her companions and be relocated to a different shrine, so she escapes one evening accompanied by her faithful protector Ryuuya and her dear friend Uraha. Chased by individuals intent on halting their departure, the trio sets out on a quest to find Kanna's mother, who has been missing for a long time. As they deal with the difficulties of their flight, the group moves outside the palace's boundaries, stepping into the wider world for a brief respite before the challenges that lie ahead.

Sousuke, Kurz, and Melissa are deployed to the Republic of Manistan in Central Asia to suppress an escalating civil conflict between insurgent factions and the Manistani military.

In the past, Hatsune-Jima was famous for its cherry blossoms that bloomed all year long. But two years ago, those special trees lost their unique power, and now they only flower in spring, just like ordinary cherry trees. Jun'ichi Asakura, a senior at Kazami Academy, spends his final year of high school surrounded by both longtime friends and new acquaintances. One stormy summer evening, a mysterious young girl named Aisia shows up at Jun'ichi's front door, looking for Sakura's grandmother to study magic so she can bring happiness to everyone. When she finds out the grandmother, Yoshino, has died, Aisia mistakenly believes—thanks to Jun'ichi's unclear explanation—that he can teach her magic instead. Even after she learns that Jun'ichi's only magical talent is making Japanese sweets, Aisia keeps searching for real magic on Hatsune-Jima. In the midst of the chaos caused by her quest, Kazami Academy also welcomes new medical staff.

Asami Onohara is a seventeen-year-old high school student carrying a secret she has never shared with anyone: she is already married. Her husband, Kyosuke Ichimaru, works as a Physics teacher at the same high school she attends. However, despite being legally wed, Asami's father has strictly forbidden any sexual contact between them until after her graduation. Asami must keep her marriage to Kyosuke hidden while striving to advance their relationship, a task made even more difficult by the constant interference and obstacles thrown in their way by her father and various other outsiders.

Serving as a direct follow-up to the Ichigo 100% TV series, this four-episode OVA collection focuses primarily on side stories. The narrative includes a Spring Festival with Cosplay, Junpei's quest to return a notebook to one of Yui's friends who attends the All-Girl Oumi Academy, and a stint of summer work at Sawayaka aimed at covering production costs. The collection concludes with the infamous Strawberry 'Pantsu' Invaders. This OVA also introduces two new characters. (Note: For the best experience, this should be watched after the Jump Festa 2004 OVA, placing it last in the sequence, though it can be swapped and viewed before that OVA if preferred.)

Beneath the veneer of daily existence hides a grim realm of suffering and devastation. The globe falls under the grip of a malevolent brotherhood that masks its true, predatory nature behind a human guise: the Chronos Corporation. While probing a strange blast near his school, Sho Fukamachi stumbles upon Chronos's most formidable asset: a techno-organic bio armor called the Guyver. Determined to bury their secrets at any price, Chronos unleashes a relentless pursuit on Sho, deploying an army of terrifying bio-monsters. With no escape left, Sho must awaken the Guyver's fearsome might, tearing his foes apart limb by limb in a desperate fight for survival.

Jinto and Lafiel are aboard the lightly armed transport vessel Bokbrusue, navigating through the planar space of the Hyde System. Their journey is for Jinto to assume his official role as Earl and govern the Hyde System, which has reverted to Empirial rule following the Union's retreat. However, the government of Martin, Jinto's homeworld, fiercely resists Empirial authority. Meanwhile, the First Devastation Fleet (Daiichi Jyuurin Sentai), composed of the new Attack Vessel class ships, has traveled to the Hyde System for training exercises, but...

A brief special where the girls pretend to be astronauts.

Ureshiko Asaba is a 26-year-old married woman. Few are aware that she is actually a magical girl named "Agnes" and serves as the protector of the town she lives in. One day, she encounters Sayaka Kurenai, also known as "Cruje," another magical girl designated by the magic realm as the legitimate successor to her role. However, Agnes is hesitant to step aside because she knows Cruje has been ordered to erase the entire area—including all its human inhabitants—in order to create a new one. Making matters more complicated, Ureshiko must cope with the growing distance between herself and her husband, Tamotsu, her developing feelings for Tatsumi Kagura, a young man who has recently become a tenant in her home, and the fact that if she ever kisses an ordinary human, she will lose her powers forever.

3D IMAX movie, shown only at the Suntory Museum in Osaka.

Fourteen years after the "Hammer of Eden" catastrophe claimed six billion lives and submerged ninety percent of the land, the New United Nations were established to foster peace on the ruined world. Keel resides in Yabitsu, a town thriving on energy from a nuclear generator left behind by the disaster. His next of kin, Aoi, serves as the secretary general of the New United Nations. She sees the catastrophe as a chance to build a new world where nations transcend racial and religious divides, yet her vision stalls due to global resistance to change. Conversely, military officer Gould believes order can only be imposed through force. Commanding the nuclear submarine Ulysses alongside his crew, which includes Keel's brother Tean, Gould stages a coup and declares war on the New United Nations by attacking Yabitsu.

In a Japan where centuries of conflict between humans and youkai have finally subsided, these supernatural creatures are now an ordinary part of daily life. To promote coexistence, human children study alongside humanoid paranormal entities. Shingo Ohashi develops romantic feelings for Hatoko "Petoko" Fujimura, a girl of mixed human and youkai ancestry. Petoko has three distinctive abilities: an irresistibly captivating demeanor similar to a low-level succubus, a tendency to cling to anyone who makes direct skin contact until that person falls asleep, and the power to vanish at a molecular level—a skill she can usually control.

Takamine Kiyomaro leaves Gash bewildered, intent only on reaching Coast School to build a new Volcan 300 for his friend. While the genius attempts to catch the bus, a giant Volcan 300 kidnaps him. Gash subsequently befriends this very machine, which is later identified as Volcan 300 Generation 4. Upon waking, Kiyomaro discovers he is not at Coast School; instead, a doctor named M2 wants him to become a partner in the future. Gash and the other demons intervene to stop M2's plan to take Kiyomaro away, aided by Generation 4, who agrees to transport Gash there due to a system glitch. Although M2 persists in trying to retrieve Kiyomaro, he is ultimately defeated with the help of everyone. However, a new crisis emerges as the time warp M2 arrived from goes out of control. Now, it falls to Gash and the others to save the city before they are all sucked into the rift.

In Lupin III: Angel Tactics, Lupin steals a mysterious artifact from the secretive Area 51 Air Force facility. This item draws the attention of four dangerous adversaries called the Bloody Angels, who want it for their terrorist operations. Meanwhile, Zenigata teams up with a female police officer to chase both Lupin and the group of women.

While having a picnic, Pikachu and their companions accidentally happen upon a Ghost Festival. Inside, they come across a variety of spooky-themed Pokémon, such as Ghost types like Koffing, Lickitung, Ditto, and Cubone. Meowth also accidentally finds the festival and is completely terrified. Pikachu develops a connection with these spectral Pokémon and works together with them to scare Meowth out of the event.

Akahori's Heretical Hour Love Game is an anime series that presents two interlinked narratives within a single broadcast segment. Zettai Seigi Love Pheromone Aiming to achieve fame and perform on Broadway, Yoshizumi Aimi and Sasajima Kaoruko, a comedy duo, take part-time jobs to make ends meet. To increase their popularity, they secretly act as heroines of justice, defeating villains one by one. However, their actions cause only destruction, leading people to fear them and wonder if they are actually evil. Soreyuke! Gedou Otometai The five Hokke sisters, who lost their parents early in life, live modestly while dreaming of becoming great villains. Their family was once part of an evil organization where they served as combatants. Before dying, their father left them a message urging them to fulfill his unfulfilled wish of becoming the ultimate villain. One day, the youngest sister Utano discovers a jar they were told not to open until they turn 18, sealed with an R18 talisman. Breaking the seal, they summon a demon who reveals that they possess unique abilities and can transform into the Gedo Otome Tai when wielding specific weapons.

In an alternate version of the Meiji era, Sakamoto Ryunosuke returns to Kyoto from Shanghai alongside his youkai companion, Nekomaru. A new law requires youkai to obtain a license in order to live peacefully alongside humans. The Kidou Shinsengumi Co. Ltd. is tasked with capturing unlicensed youkai, but they encounter opposition from the Tsubamegumi, a group that opposes the new regulations. As the story unfolds, it is revealed that Ryunosuke is the son of the company's owner.

Yuto Takamine and his sister-in-law Kaori are abruptly whisked away to the world of Phantasmagoria while visiting their parents' graves. Once there, they encounter the King and a woman named Restina, who seize Kaori as a hostage. To secure her freedom, Yuto is compelled to battle their foes. The King presents Yuto with a blade called Motomeh, intended to safeguard the kingdom from malicious spirits. Yuto sets out on a mission to rescue Kaori, with her liberation resting on his ability to prevail.

In "Patalliro Saiyuuki!", Genjou Sanzou, a Buddhist monk, is dispatched by the Emperor to retrieve sacred scriptures. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he encounters an Earth Deity, who reveals that Buddha has assigned him a follower—the Monkey Deity Son Goku. Goku, infamous for wreaking havoc in Heaven, had been imprisoned inside a mountain for five hundred years. Sanzou's group grows with the inclusion of Cho Hakkai, a loud and drunken character, and Sagojyou, a former celestial general. They are also joined by Ryuuba, a Dragon Crown Prince disguised as a horse. This eccentric team embarks on various adventures, ranging from battling monsters to participating in bishounen contests.

In this surreal comedy, the witch Tsukune-chan travels the countryside doling out just deserts, be they good or bad.

In a world where large, rugged machines are the norm for warfare, a uniquely designed giant robot appears and overwhelms the world's strongest military forces. Meanwhile, in a kingdom ruled by three peaceful sisters, they keep a major secret until forced to use a doll-like robot to defend their realm. However, the robot's creator hesitates, unwilling to risk the safety of her companion.

Trilogy about Clouds is a compilation film made up of three distinct stories centered on the theme of clouds. The films are created using charcoal sketches, and the constantly shifting nature of clouds represents the environments we live in. "Breathing Cloud" (3 min 10 sec): In this part, human figures and spirits transform into a massive cloud, blending with sensual shapes. "Looking At A Cloud" (5 min 45 sec): Taking place at a junior high school, this tale begins when a student's drawing of a cloud comes to life and starts devouring the school's population. "From The Cloud" (3 min 50 sec): This comedic short depicts the daily routines of people living on a soft cloud. Every day starts with a bell that tells them to come down from the sky.

After finishing the transcription of Buddhist scriptures, a young noblewoman called Iratsume enters a trance and ends up at a secluded temple that forbids women. At that location, she rouses the ghost of Prince Otsu, who was executed long ago. The prince's spirit remains unsettled because he confuses Iratsume with an ancestor who witnessed his death. The final image he saw before his execution was that ancestor's face, and her soul has continued to haunt him, preventing him from finding rest.

In 2014, Shibuya secedes from Japan to become an independent nation, transforming into a thriving city inhabited exclusively by youths. Essential resources like electricity, water, and food are delivered through pipelines from the outside, while overhead cables stretch across the skyline like a net, making the young residents feel trapped. Within this city, individuals known as Prayers earn their livelihood by engaging in musical battles. These contests involve converting music into electrical signals sent directly into the brain, allowing them to attack opponents both mentally and physically. The project was originally planned as a four-part OVA but was halted after only two episodes were finished.

Anime based on JRPG series Spectral Force.

Unaired episodes included on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th DVD volumes.

When Taniguchi Takao was in junior high, he was a skilled baseball player. However, after breaking his finger, he could no longer play the sport. As a high school student, he would often stand alone after school, gazing sadly at the baseball field. Noticing this, Aiki—the captain of the soccer club—invited him to join the team. Though Takao had never played soccer before, his natural athleticism and diligent work ethic quickly made him a strong player, even earning him a spot as a regular. Yet Aiki sensed that Takao still hadn't let go of baseball, so he encouraged him to join the baseball club instead. At first, Takao struggled to fit in with the team's laid-back atmosphere, which differed greatly from his previous disciplined experience. Over time, however, his earnest attitude began to influence the others, and their approach slowly started to change.

The story is about a 5-year-old girl who lived in just after World War II when people were struggle for living.

Boku no Boukuugou stands as the fourth installment in Shin-Ei's annual streak of World War II-themed animated TV films aimed at children, forming a part of the Sensou Douwa collection.

Short anime series released online by Bandai to promote their collectible miniatures game series, Navia Dratp.

Michi and her family have just relocated to the Happiness House, a massive tree filled with various small structures and homes built on and within it. While exploring what will become her new bedroom, Michi discovers a peculiar nut-shaped object. Soon after, a mysterious creature named Nanami-chan emerges from it. The two quickly become close friends. Together, Michi and Nanami-chan explore and learn about all sorts of new things, and each day they encounter more quirky inhabitants of the Happiness House.

Greek Roman Sinhwa: Olympus Guardian is a South Korean animated film that focuses on the deities of ancient Greece, intended to educate younger audiences about Greek history and mythology.

In the town of Dodeka Tree, Happy faces relentless bullying because of their perceived weakness. Inspired by Anpanman, Happy seeks out the hero to learn how to become stronger. However, as Anpanman focuses more on helping others rather than fighting villains, Happy starts to question Anpanman’s abilities. Sensing this vulnerability, Baikinman teams up with Dr. Hiyari to unleash Gringa, a hungry maggot, causing widespread chaos.

Inside a strange pocket dimension tucked within the kettle of an oden food cart lies Oden village. The villagers live tranquil lives, waiting for customers who will eventually eat them. Oden-kun helps his fellow villagers in need, guiding them toward their goals. When he learns that a customer's mother is fighting cancer, Oden-kun leaves the kettle and, after being eaten, faces the cancer cell named Gannosuke. His personal wish is to be reunited with his own mother. While looking forward to that moment, he dedicates himself to performing one kind act each day.

During an unexpected turn of events, Baikinman is carried off by a dark cloud, bringing him to Kuroyukihime, a princess with a love for the color black. Delighted at his arrival, she allies with him to create havoc, turning everything black. Nevertheless, both Dokin-chan and Anpanman stay determined to stop her mischievous schemes.

A fashion model once fell for a human-sized stag beetle with anthropomorphic traits. The pair got married and now have a peculiar daughter together. Tsumami, the only child of this unusual couple, is a complete menace. She has the ability to turn other people's lives into chaos and takes delight in bringing disasters upon the public.

The first special, "Valnar of the Sea," shows the whale Valnar undergoing Zonderisation, compelling the 3G team to mount a rescue mission. In the second special, "Gold Tiger & Silver Puma," Hyoma and President Taiga are Zonderised, forcing the entire group to attempt their salvation by employing abilities that were never seen in the TV series.