Winter 1998 Anime

J-pop idol group CHAM! has been entertaining its fans for the past two years. However, all good things must eventually come to an end, and one of its members, Mima Kirigoe, decides to leave the group to pursue acting. Although her decision receives mixed reactions, Mima hopes her fans will continue to support her. But after leaving the group, Mima's life starts to change dramatically. Determined to shake off her pop-idol image, she accepts a role in a crime drama series, and her acting career becomes increasingly demanding and stressful for both her and her manager, Rumi Hidaka. Adding to Mima's growing anxiety, an obsessed fan who cannot accept that she has quit being an innocent idol begins stalking her, a mysterious new website starts impersonating her life with precise details, and CHAM! seems to be doing better without her. Each disturbing development pushes Mima further toward instability, making it harder for her to tell reality from fantasy.

Gene Starwind has always dreamed of flying his own starship into the vast reaches of space. However, that dream remains out of reach as he spends his days taking odd jobs alongside his partner James Hawking on the small planet Sentinel III. Everything changes when the pair accepts a job from Rachel Sweet, a treasure-hunting outlaw in disguise. Tasked with protecting a mysterious girl named Melfina, this encounter irreversibly alters their lives and sends them hurtling into the unknown aboard the highly advanced vessel Outlaw Star. Seihou Bukyou Outlaw Star follows Gene and his motley crew as they brave the final frontier, traveling among the stars to uncover the secrets surrounding Melfina. Along the way, they clash with dangerous bounty hunters, space pirates, Taoist mages, and even catgirls—ensuring a thrilling adventure lies around every corner.

Team Warrior operates as a specialized anti-terror unit within the Neo-Tokyo Police force. Its members include Rio, who is perpetually broke; Maya, who has an obsession with guns; computer expert Lillica; technology specialist Nanvel; Yuji, a pilot with voyeuristic tendencies; and their enigmatic leader, Maki. The team handles various assignments such as bodyguard details, dismantling robbery and arms trafficking operations, and guarding a highly formidable tank. Rio and the others consistently foil the schemes of Ruby, an agent working for a mysterious coalition of influential figures. In the lead-up to the final confrontation, the story uncovers how Team Warrior was originally assembled, how the clever Rio came to be part of it, and the painful history that Maki carries.

Okometsubu Fujiyama has just transferred to Wakame High School, where his goal is to make 100 friends—until he crosses paths with the bizarre Masaru Hananakajima. Masaru is a martial artist specializing in the "Sexy Commando" fighting style. He establishes a club around this art, bringing in Fujiyama, whom he dubs Fuumin. The club soon fills with odd, offbeat characters. Along the way, the group encounters aliens, mustaches, and cute fuzzy animals as the club gains popularity.

Miz plans to step down from her role as the Great Priestess of Water to marry her beloved Fujisawa, and as her replacement, the young Qawoor Towles arrives in Floristica. Seeing Qawoor's initiation ceremony as an opportunity to sneak into Makoto's laboratory, Jinnai accidentally activates a mysterious device that transports all of them across dimensions to a gray industrial city protected by a massive castle in an alternate world.

Each episode follows Nuku Nuku's high school adventures and mishaps, along with her interactions with fellow students. The overarching plot involves the villainous Mishima Industries trying to dominate the globe with their products. Opposing them are the eccentric Kyuusaku Natsume and Nuku Nuku, an android who serves as a companion to his young son. Nuku Nuku's classmates are all peculiar: class president Futaba is a domineering control freak who can't stand losing authority at school. Chieko Shirakaba is a wealthy snob accompanied by two sycophants who always back her up. There is also a bookworm, a mystic, a scientist, and a pop singer. Each lives up to their label: the mystic constantly predicts doom using tarot cards, spirits, or other occult methods; the pop singer communicates only through song; the bookworm always has her nose buried in a book. These quirks contribute to the show's humor.

The narrative revolves around brothers Retsuya and Gouki, who pursue the same ambition as Go and Retsu—racing and striving to win championships. The two new brothers confront a series of traps laid by a nefarious organization. Together with other friends, they endeavor to fully enjoy their races, flaunting their competitive spirit and combating any evil that might endanger the sport they hold dear.

A young woman named Popuri, who has recently relocated to the city center, stumbles upon a modest apothecary known as Fun Fun Pharmacy. There she encounters Miss Fukiko, who is secretly a witch. Fukiko presents Popuri with an enigmatic flask capable of summoning magical spirits.

In ages past, the Dark B-Da, or dark beings, assaulted B-Da City in an attempt to seize control of the entire Blue Solar System. Utilizing their legendary might and clever technology, the valiant B-Daman managed to defeat the Nol Arc Empire and bring tranquility back to the cosmos. A millennium later, the Dark B-Da have resurfaced to subjugate the Blue Solar System and expand their rule. Shirobon, a young B-Daman driven by a fierce sense of justice, steps up to protect B-Da City. Teaming up with his companions, they engage in combat against the Dark B-Da, who have arrived to obliterate their homeland.

Cyress is a tranquil world where life proceeds as usual: lovers embrace, a family celebrates a child's birthday, and a group gathers for festivities at a local restaurant. But without warning, smoke and fire erupt around them. A terrorist faction has breached the planetary defenses and launched an attack. The citizens of Cyress are defenseless. While the military races to understand the situation, the terrorists take control of seven PDP missiles—weapons capable of annihilating an entire planet. Calling themselves "Solomon," these terrorists now hold whole worlds hostage. They must be stopped.

The planet Terra, formerly known as a morning star within the galactic system, was once breathtakingly beautiful. However, the world now faces an existential crisis, threatened by annihilation through a massive explosion caused by rampant pollution and warfare. Dr. Chaco possesses the sole knowledge required to save Terra, revealing that the only path to salvation is activating the Rainbow System using seven mysterious crystals. To locate these artifacts, Dr. Chaco organizes a race, secretly intending to use the crystals' power to establish his own universal dynasty. Hamos joins Rick in the competition, initially unaware of Dr. Chaco's true motives. As the race progresses, Rick discovers the secrets behind the crystals and resolves to restore Terra to its former glory. This revelation sparks a conflict between Dr. Chaco and Rick, both striving to claim the seven crystals and control the Rainbow System.

The Haruba family is a wonderful family with three children. The main character is the youngest of the three siblings, who is secretly a spirit. Set against a nostalgic Japanese backdrop, the story portrays the life of this remarkable family.

An anime adaptation of the children's book series Doctor Dolittle.

Based on the manga by Sasaki Takemaru.

Miiko lives with her parents and her brother Mamoru in the Yamada household. Because both of her parents are employed, they are often away from home during the daytime. Most of the problems that arise within the Yamada family stem from Miiko's lazy nature and her clumsiness.

Special episode of <i>Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo</i> broadcast between episodes 66 and 67 of the TV series.