Banjô Ginga

The adventures of a brave young boy who travels from planet to planet in a determined quest to avenge his mother's death.

Two old friends/rivals find themselves rival test pilots in competing projects while a mutual old flame returns to them with her own secrets. (imdb)

A recap of the Space Runaway Ideon TV series, where humans fight against the alien Buff Clan with the Giant God, Ideon.

In the time before recorded history a continent governed by a thriving Republic existed in the Atlantic ocean. Over time a series of environmental disasters ruined the land, leading to massive desertification and the collapse of the Republic into banditry and warring states. Across this ruined land a trio of adventurers - the tall warrior Bois, the priestly Tieh, and the young woman Lakushi - wander, searching for nothing more than a way to survive... (usaanime.us)

Take two gorgeous women with whips, add a magician and a body builder, tie it all together with an amorous young man willing to put the moves on anything that moves, and what do you get? Simple: the funniest, sexiest adventure series around! That's right, Chocolate, Tira, Carrot and the rest of the cast of Sorcerer Hunters are back in three titillating episodes. (Anime News Network)

Koichiro Kamishiro is on a rather esoteric mission: he seeks the Message of God. The interesting thing is, he's awfully close to finding it. While this philanthropic archaeologist has only the most noble designs on putting the Message to use, the myriad message-seeking maniacs on his trail aren't quite so benign. They will stop at nothing to acquire the Crystal Triangle he has discovered, which seems to be the crucial instrument in making the long-elusive Message at last available... (Anime News Network)

Geist (the main character) is MD-02, a Most Dangerous Soldier, genetically engineered to function as a killing machine, but every one of the MDS units went homicidally insane. As a result Geist was placed in suspended animation in a stasis pod orbiting the planet Jerra until it crashed several years later, awakening him and bringing him into another war on the planet. (Wikipedia)

The film is an adaptation of a story in Chinese mythology (in particular, the epic fantasy novel Fengshen Bang) about the warrior deity Nezha, who became a student of the immortal Taiyi Zhenren. The main part of the story revolves around Nezha's feud with Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea, whom he angers through the killing of Ao Bing, Ao Guang's third son. Through bravery and wit, Nezha finally breaks into the Dragon King's underwater palace and successfully defeats him. (en.wikipedia.org)

Aired after Episode 174 - It is the last performance of a great actor and playwright, but several actors suddenly quit. Luckily, the Straw Hats offer to take their place. However, the quitting actors turns out to be more than a coincidence when they meet a Marine with a grudge against the playwright. (onepiece.wikia)

When a research crew in deep space discovers the desolate ship "Green Planet" that warps into their area, they encounter Buzz, the commander and sole surivor of the ship. Being too incapacitated to make them aware of the situation of his ship, the research team will soon discover that they have found something far, far worse... (Anime News Network)

The Sacred Book of the land of Eija has been rediscovered and with it the legends of a mysterious and all powerful ship. Now Princess Crystal of Megaronia has set forth on a quest to recover the ship and its ultimate weaponry. All that stands between her and total domination of the world is a small group of piratical misfits. Swords, sorcery and technology blend to form a mesmerizing tale of Good vs. Evil in Ellcia. (animenewsnetwork.com)

Two partners Effera and Jiliora escape from a slave boat with the aid of their friend Orlin and a young boy named Kilian. When Kilian is killed in the escape Effera and Jiliora take it upon themselves to return Kilian's pendant to his two siblings who are being held captive by Baron Celdion, who is plotting to take over all of the neighboring countries. (animenewsnetwork.com)

Colonel Yamaki is searching for Locke, an esper with powers far beyond imaginable. He is supposed to enroll him on a mission to investigate Lady Kahn, a millionaire tycoon who is raising an army of espers for an unknown reason. (animenewsnetwork.com)

Ashram, desperate to find a home for his people, is tricked into selling his soul. 300 years later, Pirotesse's devotion to her king remains unshaken. In the sacred world of Crystania, amidst a civil war waged by shape-changing warriors, she searches for her beloved Ashram. She meets Redon, a young prince obsessed with avenging his murdered parents. Together, they confront Ashram's captor--the bloodthirsty Barbas, who aspires to rule Crystania as "The God's King". (animenewsnetwork.com)

Dreams begin to haunt Lady Sheru--dreams of her past life as Pirotesse. Her love, Ashram, is being tormented at the hands of the soul of Barbas posing as their former king, Beld of Marmo. Interpreting this as a plea for help, Sheru searches for a way to save him by entering the chaos realm using the Chaos Ring. Meanwhile, Redon and his friends are called to arms again as ancient creatures begin to appear after being sealed away for centuries. (animenewsnetwork.com)

In trying to find a way to repel a hostile attack on her castle, Princess Luna of Rimzbel stumbles upon an ancient power. This allows her to summon a dinosaur demon that obeys her commands. Unfortunately, when the creature is around, she is attached to its head and acts as its brain. Her younger sister is then captured, and she must journey to find and save her. (animenewsnetwork.com)

Shogo Yahagi is on the run. But this time he's got his biker gang called 'Trash' on his side and they have chosen to revolt against the authorities, and the police. An invasion from an ... (imdb)

Kei and Yuri travel to a mysterious planet in order to find a missing girl. (imdb)

A demon girl's quest to become human, with the help of an unwitting boy named Yakumo. (imdb)

Final Fantasy VII spinoff novel On the Way to a Smile Episode: Denzel will be adapted into an anime for the Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete release on April 16. The anime will ship as an extra supplement on Advent Children's Blu-ray Disc releases. The Denzel part of On the Way to a Smile story begins as the character Denzel aims to enlist in the World Regenesis Organization (WRO) and "leaps" back into Denzel's past. (ANN)

Jr., the heir of Romana and his battle sabers Cherry and Lime, who have girl circuits are enjoying their peaceful life in Romana. Suddenly, the evil Star-Face and his sexadolls attack Romana in order to take over so Star-Face can become the next High Official. In order to truly become the next High Official and ruler of Romana, he must first eliminate Jr. This begins a battle for, not only Jr.'s life, but for all of Romana. (animenewsnetwork.com)

Lupin and his gang are called to action when Goemon's fiancé is held hostage by a mysterious ninja clan. (imdb)

In these three self-contained half-hour stories, Lina Inverse and her partner, Naga The Serpent, take on a variety of jobs for quick cash, food, and/or their own skins. The first episode, "The Scary Chimera Plan," pits them against a lunatic magician who intends to use Lina to create a fearsome, spell-slinging monster. Then, in "Jeffry's Knighthood," they're hired by an overprotective mother to see that her son - a young man barely capable of holding a sword - becomes a respected knight. (animenewsnetwork.com)

When planet Earth was young, it was called the Neverland. During these days, constant wars were fought amongst humans, demons, and elves. Demon King Janus now controls the throne and demons are the reigning power, until one day a group of human rebels find the demon-slaying sword, Tenmaken. A new war between humans and demons has begun, and the half-demon Hillo, daughter of Janus must fight to protect her kingdom and to slay the very humans that she hates. (animenewsnetwork.com)

Three years have passed since the events of the TV series. Tatsuya Uesugi unexpectedly stopped playing baseball since then. Minami and Tatsuya are going to different colleges. She is enjoying a prosperous career in gymnastics while he gets entangled in the life of a girl from his campus. Both notice that they are irrevocably drifting apart. (animenewsnetwork.com)

Trying to find his own game of baseball, and not that of his brothers, Tatsuya moves to America and pitches for a poor, struggling minor league baseball team called the Emeralds. Meanwhile, Minami is still in Japan, trying to find her own path after quitting gymnastics. Inspired by a photograph of her final performance, she becomes the photographers assistant. (imdb)

Shou and his friend, Tetsurou, stumble upon a strange orb-like mechanism, the Guyver Unit, in the woods. It physically bonds with Shou and turns him into the alien soldier, Guyver. His mission is to protect the Guyver Unit from the Japanese corporation known as Chronos. They are after it and two other units just like it. To retrieve the object, they send out vicious monsters known as Zoanoids. So no one is safe in Shou's life; not even himself. (myanimelist.net)

With the blessing of the 108 Dragons, Yo and Emu marry and receive new names, Ron Tayan and Fu Ching Ran. The elders send them to Macau to find out who's behind a new attack. Fu is kidnaped; at the same time, Baya San (the huge granddaughter of the 108 Dragons' aged leaders) demands to be the next head of the gang, not Ron. The childish Baya San has joined forces with the Macau gang, in league with the American mob. (imdb)

A furry version of Jules Verne's classic adventure story of the challenge to circumnavigate around the globe in 80 days. (imdb)

The adventures of Mowgli, an orphan boy raised by wolves, and his friends in the jungles of India. (imdb)

Otokojuku: a private school for juvenile delinquents that were previously expelled from normal schools. At this school, Japanese chivalry is taught through feudal and military fundamentals. Similar to an action film, the classes are overwhelmed by violence. Only those who survive it become true men. (ANN)

Powerful relics known as Precious have started to appear throughout the world. However, the various Negative Syndicates wish to take the Precious for themselves and utilize them for evil means. To make sure that the Precious do not fall into the hands of the Negative Syndicates, the Search Guard Successor Foundation has developed its own special operations team, the Boukengers, to do battle and collect some of the more dangerous Precious. (mydramalist.com)

The end of the 100 year war between the planets Bavalant and Melkia does not allow Melkian soldier Chirico Cuvie a moment of peace. His accidental involvement in a clandestine mission places him in danger, requiring him to escape and attempt to survive on what is left of his war-torn homeworld. (imdb)

Inspector Zenigata has been removed from the Lupin case which leaves him despondent, and he ends up drinking with Lupin & Jigen. Lupin decides that he and his gang should work with Zenigata to solve his new case, investigating a group of arms dealers known as Shot Shell. Lupin gathers his partners together (Jigen, Goemon, & Fujiko), and with Zenegata they steal a Russian submarine. They kidnap a scientist named Karen Korinsky to help them operate the sub, and also to protect her from Shot Shell. (myanimelist.net)

A.D. 2040--Thirty years have passed since the battle between the Earth and Zentraedi forces changed the lives of both races. On planet Eden, a top-secret project known as "Supernova" is being held to determine U.N. Spacy's next-generation variable fighter. Competing to win the funding are Shinsei Industries' YF-19 and General Galaxy's YF-21. Piloting the YF-21 is Guld Goa Bowman, a half-human, half-Zentraedi. (myanimelist.net)

Dreaming of a magical world every night, the young Toramizu Ginta yearns to be able to go there. With only his friend Koyuki believing in his dreams, Ginta remains positive despite the slander he receives from others over his dreams. But his wishes are answered, as one day a large door appears in front of Ginta, summoning him to the land of MAR Heaven. In this land, the weapons known as ARMS exist. (myanimelist.net)

Lupin scores a "magic lamp" and finds it does hold a genie. However, the stroke of 7PM strikes, and that is the last thing he remembers. Finding himself in Singapore, Lupin must battle his way past the forces of Colonel Garlic and discover the secret behind the lamp. But every time the clock strikes 7PM, his memory is wiped clean! How can Lupin piece together this puzzle, when he can't even remember what he is doing?! (myanimelist.net)

The film begins with the Gokai Galleon being chased by the Super Dimensional Highspeed Ship Dolgiran before crashing into the bay. The Gokaigers (sans Gai, who was sent off to buy dinner for them before this incident) confront the legendary Space Sheriff Gavan, who quickly defeats and apprehends them - despite their protests that the Special Police Dekaranger cleared them of all charges claimed by the Space Empire Zangyack. (imdb)

Manami is your typical schoolgirl, despite the odd machines her grandfather is always building. One day, though, an odd evil robot comes to attack Minami's school, and commits the ultimate offense of threatening her friends... and ruining her lunch. Now, she will stop at nothing to return order to the world in her grandpa's newest creation: the mecha Del Power X. (myanimelist.net)

Shoko and Maiko Ougi are apparently two ordinary schoolgirls in pursuit of graduating and having fun. Shii-chan is the more serious while Mai-chan is more fun-loving. In reality, the two sisters are powerful exorcists from the Karura temple. Each wields half the power...Shii-chan can "see" the spirits, and Mai-chan can banish them. This is the movie adaptation of a spooky series with heavy emphasis on traditionally Japanese occult themes. (myanimelist.net)

Mazinkaizer SKL is a Japanese OVA spinoff of Go Nagai's Mazinkaiser, which was in itself a spinoff of Mazinger Z. Like Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z Hen, characters and references to other works of Go Nagai appear in this series. (The Movie Database)

The story on Arcadia's mystery, on which the 13th television episode was based.

Otokojuku, a private school for juvenile delinquents that were previously expelled from normal schools. At this school, Japanese chivalry is taught through the feudal and military fundamentals. Similar to an action film, the classes are overwhelmed by violence. Only those who survive it become true men. (Animenfo)

Chirico is awoken from cold sleep and separated from Fyana. His attempts to find her come to the attention of a Nextant, the replacement for the Perfect Soldier program. At the same time, the new Pope is to be nominated, and Chirico is religiously considered to be "The Untouchable". With one of the nominees related to the Nextant, Chirico's actions will have far-reaching political ramifications. (ANN)

As a 25th anniversary present to Vanilla and Coconna, Gotho takes them on a tour of the places they spent with Chirico Cuvie from the original series. Along the way, they meet up with old friends, relive their memories, and become involved in a 3000 year old prophecy. (ANN)

In a prequel to the original series Chirico Cuvie is a VOTOMS pilot who has an extraordinarily high survival rate. Chrico is assigned to the new Barcoff Squad which is comprised soldiers with similarily high survival rates. The new team is an experiment by the head of the Melkian Department of Intelligence and sent on seemingly impossible missions. Which are meant to test the findings of the infamous Yoran Pailsen. (ANN)

Set after the 1988 OVA movie Red Shoulder Document: Roots of Ambition and months before the events of the VOTOMS television series, Pailsen Files explores the origins of Chirico Cuvie as explained by the Red Shoulder Battalion's now-disgraced commander, Col Yoran Pailsen. (letterboxd)

During the holiday season, a young man encounters a drunken cat belonging to an old man in an alley. The old man has trained his three cats to sing.

An agent who was sent riding on Halley's comet to the earth. He was actually given an order to destroy the earth. Captivated by the planet's beauty, however, he is no longer able to destroy the planet. Seventy-six years later, another agent from Halley's comet is sent to the earth to liquidate this traitor, who is now disguised as a girl named Lamina in Vietnam.

Japanese animated adaptation of Marvel's "The Monster of Frankenstein" comic book series (IMDb).

A high school student's father re-enters his life and brings along his famous new wife and daughter.

In the galactic group there are more than 100,000,000,000 galaxies, and the Milky Way galaxy, the one which includes Earth's solar system, is only one of these... one of many in the immensity of outer space. This story starts in the year 3199, when a mighty enemy attacks the Milky Way from a neighbouring galaxy. The enemy engages the combined forces of the Milky Way, an Alliance of many stellar nations, and defeats them one after another.

Nora is on vacation in a "Holiday Inn" space station. When the artificial gravity fails, the whole space resort becomes chaotic but she helps solve the problem.

Taking place after the Second Season of Transformers, Scramble City is a story in which the Cybertrons have built a secret lab hidden inside a mountain to build a new super robot, Metroplex to be a mobile base for them. As Ultra Magnus prepares it the Destrons find out its location and attack it. The Cybertron and Destron teams duke it out over the mountain then Metroplex comes out and beats all the Destrons but then out of the water comes Typticon! Can Metroplex defeat Trypticon???

Three friends who work as space Couriers help a creature called hydra in a form of a human woman and protect her from the evil men after her.

When a strange group of men attempts to kidnap Atsuko Fukune, a dancer at a club, she seeks the help of Mamiya Mugen, a famous detective - who also happens to be a child. When it turns out that other girls have gone missing, Mamiya, with the help of his butler Alucard, springs into action to solve the mystery.

Galaxy Express 999 is the name of a train that travels through space, beginning at Megalopolis Station on one end of the galaxy and ending at Andromeda on the other. Tetsuro Hoshino is a youth who'll give anything to board the Three-Nine, including a promise to accompany a mysterious woman named Maetel all the way to Andromeda, the planet where she tells him, he can get a free machine body to avenge the cruel death of his mother. A remake of episodes 51-52 of the TV version.

Doppler has set up a trap for the Jasdam, and it is up to the Danguard Ace to save it.

In order to explore the newly discovered planet, Promethe, there are many projects are running all over the world. Here in Japan, under the direction of Dr. Oedo, "Space Carrier Jasdum" and "Planet Robot Dangard A" are being built. Ichimonji Takuma is a candidate for the pilot of Dangard A. His father, Ichimonji Dantetsu, was a famous space pilot.

"Can we save the Earth?" Five high school students at a boarding school encounter alien abduction and realize that there are some malicious aliens hiding in the school... They then begin the journey exploring the Truth behind UFOs & aliens then later discover that the battle associated with the future of the Earth was about to begin...

Once upon a time, there were two neighboring countries that did not get along. They bickered over trivial things day in and day out. Finally, they went to war over the issue of cleaning up dog feces. God intervened in a hurry and said to the chiefs of the two countries. Country A gives its most beautiful girl to Country B as a bride and Country B gives its wisest young man to Country A as a bridegroom. Then, the princess of country A, Saara, happens to meet a young man from country B...!

While one kid is being bullied, another one witnesses the revolting situation. Filled with guilt, fear, and powerlessness; he starts wondering if just minding his own business is the right thing to do.

Haruma Yuuki is an all-brawn and no-brain kind of high school student. For the past few years his only dream has been to join the Winds of Cemetery - Linda, the top motorcycle gang in the area, and idolizes the leader, Zemba Knight. Zemba is the third generation leader of Linda and hasn't lost a fight or a motorcycle race to anyone in town. Haruma is introduced to the radical and dangerous lifestyle that the Linda live while still learning important life lessons.

The film tells the story of Nyanta, whose birthday party is today. On his way home to prepare for it, he scolds some other kids for irresponsibly playing with fire. When Nyanta gets home, he agrees to look after his mother’s cooking while she’s away, but a prank set by the same kids from earlier turns into disaster as it causes a fire in the kitchen.

Rin Shiguma, a young boy, is a champion in the sport of mini four-wheel drive (Mini 4WD) racing with his favorite electric model car, Soldier. He wins the Grand Prix race against his rival, Waka, and breaks his record for consecutive wins. However, afterward, a group of mysterious racers hired by Waka appear before Rin. One of them, Mr. Mecharic, who is both a skilled mechanic and a magician, comes forward as the first one to battle Rin.

Impossibly tough and hairsprayed biker boys and girls fight turf wars in the streets, with much revving of motors and "you killed my buddy, prepare to die" dialogue. Based on the Shonen Magazine manga by Masahide Hashimoto, whose hero was so tough that he transferred schools 20 times. Only a Japanese tough guy would continue to go at all!