Kazushige Nagashima

An animated adventure centered on a 5-year-old boy and his relationship with a goldfish princess who longs to become human.

In the near future, the Japanese government develops the ARK Project, lead by Dr. Nobuhiko Kohmyoji, to create androids to help public citizens. Two prototypes are constructed: one by Dr. Kohmyoji, Jiro/Kikaider, an android built with an experimental Conscience Circuit, and another by Professor Gilbert Kanzaki, Mari, a combat-based android. (en.wikipedia.org)

Ippei Akabane is an unpopular novelist. He barely makes ends meet writing serials novels under different pen names. Daigo Kurei is on death row. He killed four women twelve years ago. During his murdering spree, he sent pictures of his decapitated victims with flower decoration to the police. The murders and photos caused widespread panic in Japan. One day, Ippei is contacted by Daigo from prison. He asks Ippei if he wants to interview him and write his memoirs.

A promising pitcher gave up on his dream of playing pro ball because of an injury. Koji Ohara is given a second chance at baseball and becomes the Hanshin Tigers' secret weapon out of the pen. He is dubbed "Mr. Rookie" by the team's manager and wears a spandex tiger mask to hide his identity - he still has his ad exec job and family to think of. He soon becomes a media sensation, as he continues to win and the media try to find out his identity.

Kotone is the wife of Mitsuru Kiba, boss of the Kiba gang in the Saikyo Alliance. She hides a girl named Sakura Nishizawa, who is chased by Azami. Azami is the wife of Kato, boss of the Kato gang in the Saikyo Alliance. Years ago, Azami's lover was murdered by Mitsuru Kiba. To get revenge, she married Kato. Through the girl Sakura Nishizawa, Kotone and Azami unexpectedly meet and become involved in a large conspiracy... (themoviedb)