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Pokémon Origins and Pokémon: The Series are animated adaptations of the classic Role-Playing Games (RPG), Pokémon Red and Blue, developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo. Both productions share similarities in their portrayal of the original storyline but differ significantly in terms of length, style, and additional content. Pokémon...

Cardfight!! Vanguard is a popular manga and anime series revolving around the Collectible Card Game of the same name. The story follows Aichi Sendou, a shy and lonely middle school student with a passion for collecting Vanguard cards. His life changes when he encounters Toshiki Kai, an accomplished player who gifts him the coveted "Blaster...

Dragon Ball is a popular manga and media franchise created by Akira Toriyama, initially serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1984 to 1995. The story follows the adventures of Son Goku, a monkey boy inspired by Sun Wukong from the Chinese tale Journey to the West. The manga's early portions focus on Goku's search for the magical Dragon Balls...

In contrast to past installments, the current Pokémon series does not bear a subtitle within Japan. This particular run of the anime deviates from traditional formats as it incorporates episodes that encompass travel across all previously introduced regions. While specific locations, Pokémon, and elements of Pokémon Sword and Shield are...

In the early 21st century, Earth underwent a cataclysmic event known as the Zoid Crisis. Mysterious high-tech cubes and an alien starship crash-landed on the planet, resulting in a geological upheaval that rearranged continents and unleashed aggressive metallic creatures called Zoids. Civilization collapsed amidst the chaos, and most Zoids were...

In 2005, three years after the events of Digimon Adventure 02, the world begins to experience a strange phenomenon as infected Digimon start appearing in the real world, wreaking havoc. This digital disturbance prompts the return of the original eight Chosen Children, or Digidestined, from the first Digimon Adventure series, now in their high...

Dororo is a 2019 animated adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's classic manga series of the same name. The story revolves around a cursed infant named Dororo, who is born with 48 demonic limbs and organs bestowed upon him by 48 demons as a result of his father making a pact to gain military power. To rid himself of these afflictions and restore his son...

Title: Hataraki Man (働きマン, Dōki Man) Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Seinen Synopsis: Hataraki Man follows the daily life of Matsukata Hiroko (松片ひろこ), a dedicated and hardworking editor for Weekly Magazine JIDAI, who faces numerous challenges both personally and professionally. At the age of 28, Hiroko remains unmarried and focused solely on her...

Azur Lane: The Animation is an intriguing anime adaptation based on the popular Azur Lane game. In this captivating narrative, the world finds itself under attack from a baffling extraterrestrial threat known as the Sirens. The assault on the Earth's oceans compels four prominent maritime powers - Eagle Union, the Royal Navy, the Sakura Empire...

Strike Witches: The Movie is the inaugural installment in the World Witches anime franchise, serving as a direct continuation of the Strike Witches television series. This feature-length animation is helmed by director Kazuhiro Takamura and features a screenplay penned by the Striker Unit team, comprised of Takamura, Tatsuhiko Urahata, Takaaki...

Title: N/A (Summary of Trailers and Prequel Manga "GAMERA -Rebirth-" without reference to production or adaptation) Genre: Kaiju (Monster), Science Fiction, Action Trailer 1 Summary: In the first trailer for the upcoming film, we are introduced to a world where peace has been maintained by the presence of the United Nations Godzilla...

In the animated world of Capcom's Street Fighter II, an international criminal organization known as Shadowlaw covertly documents fights of the finest martial artists across the globe using Monitor Cyborgs. Led by the malevolent dictator M. Bison, Shadowlaw aims to enslave these skilled fighters through brainwashing. Among those captured is Ryu...

"Rakugo Shujitsu: Rinne no Tennyo Oyuki" is a unique anime series that combines elements of drama, comedy, fantasy, and action, which first aired during the winter season of 2006. The story revolves around Yui Tsukishima, an ordinary high school student with an extraordinary dream – to become a skilled Rakugoka, or Japanese comedic storyteller...

Title: Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie Genre: Shoujo, Magic, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy Set six months after the events of "Sailor Moon Crystal," a solar eclipse engulfs the sky, bringing forth the Pegasus, Helios (voiced by Yosh*tsugu Matsuoka). He addresses Usagi Tsukino (Kotono Mitsuishi) and Chibi-Usa (Misato f*ckuen), revealing that a chosen...

In the aftermath of the Tournament of Power, which saw Earth's strongest warriors go head-to-head against representatives from universes across the multiverse, our beloved heroes Goku and Vegeta resumed their peaceful lives. However, their tranquility was short-lived as they learned of a new threat looming over Earth. The villainous Frieza had...

In the intricately woven world of music and magic lies the realm of Major Land, where harmony and happiness reign supreme under the protection of the "Legendary Score" and its encapsulated Melody of Happiness. This enchanting land experiences a grave disturbance when the covetous King of Minor Land, Mephisto, steals the Legendary Score during...

Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution is a trilogy of anime films that serves as both a prequel and continuation of the original Eureka Seven series. The project is helmed by many of the original staff members, including director Tomoki Kyoda, writer Dai Sato, and composer Naoki Sato. Studio BONES handles the animation production, while Graphinica provides...

Devilman Crybaby is a dark and mature anime series based on the manga "Devilman" created by Go Nagai. The story follows the life of Akira Fudo, a compassionate and empathetic young man who goes by the nickname "crybaby." Akira has always been moved by the suffering of others and has a strong desire to help those in need. His childhood friend, Ryo...

Title: Do It Yourself!! Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy, Drama Synopsis: Do It Yourself!! follows the story of Yua Serufu, a carefree and clumsy high school freshman who stumbles upon the DIY Craft Club at her new school. Despite initially showing little interest in joining, Yua's curiosity is piqued when she witnesses the club members passionately...

Sakura Wars: The Movie is an animated film based on the Sakura Wars video game series, set one month after the events of Sakura Wars 3: Is Paris Burning?. The story follows Ratchet Altair, a New York City actress who is sent to Tokyo to join the Imperial Combat Revue's Flower Division. Her ultimate goal is to establish the New York Combat Revue...

Shadowside is a continuation of the Yo-kai Watch franchise, set thirty years after the events of the original anime. The story follows Natsume Amano, the daughter of Nate and Katie Amano from the first series, and the older sister of Keisuke Amano. Natsume is joined by her two friends, Touma Tsukinami and Akinori Arihoshi, who together own new...

Hyperdimension Neptunia the Animation is an alternate continuity anime adaptation of the Hyperdimension Neptunia video game series, which took place in a world where the four nations of Gamindustri have recently signed a peace treaty following years of conflict. The storyline in the anime is a unique blend of compressed and altered elements...

Dragon Ball Z is the anime adaptation of the latter two thirds of Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga, focusing on the supernatural martial arts adventures of protagonist Goku and his allies. Originally broadcast from 1989 to 1996, the anime transitioned from a comedy series inspired by Journey to the West to a more serious narrative with violent...

Title: None (A descriptive summary of the "Nobita and the Galaxy Super-express" storyline from the Doraemon series) In the world of Doraemon, an iconic blue robotic cat from the future, Nobita and his friends experience an extraordinary adventure as they embark on a journey aboard the Galaxy Super-express, an otherworldly train that makes an...

Cardfight!! Vanguard G is the sequel to the original Cardfight!! Vanguard anime series, which began airing in Autumn 2014. The story takes place three years after the events of the first series and introduces new main characters: Chrono Shindou, Shion Kiba, and Tokoha Anjou. These characters possess new "G Units," which have the unique ability...

Fairy Tail is a popular manga and anime series created by Hiro Mashima, best known for his previous work on Rave Master. The story follows Lucy Heartfilia, an aspiring teenager with dreams of becoming a full-fledged wizard, who encounters Natsu Dragneel, a renowned Dragon Slayer wizard searching for his missing father, a real dragon. Natsu...

In a distant corner of the vast cosmos, humanity and its allies made a groundbreaking discovery – a mysterious substance called "Photons," which served as both a potent energy source and a beacon of light. This revelation marked the dawn of a new era for space exploration, leading to the establishment of the Colony Ship fleet named Oracle. Those...

In the year 2020, the internet has become an essential aspect of daily life for people around the world. Unbeknownst to most, however, lies another dimension within the digital realm: the Digital World. This hidden universe is inhabited by unique creatures called Digimon. Despite remaining obscured from human awareness, the balance of this world...

In the alternate timeline of Fate/EXTRA, the world's magical energy supply drastically declined around the 1970s due to an unknown incident. To compensate, modern-day magicians, known as "Wizards" or "spiritron hackers," harnessed magecraft within the virtual realm of the Moon Cell Automaton – an ancient, omniscient supercomputer believed to...

Set in Great Britain, the Hellsing Organization, led by Integra Hellsing, is a secretive group dedicated to safeguarding the monarch, nation, and Anglican Church from paranormal menaces, primarily vampires. When a bloodthirsty vampire starts terrorizing the rural English village of Cheddar, transforming its residents into ghouls, Integra...

"The Wonderful Adventures of Nils," also known as "Nils Holgersson's Marvelous Journey Across Sweden," is a classic children's novel written by Selma Lagerlöf, a Nobel Prize-winning Swedish author. The book was first published in two parts in 1906 and 1907 with the primary objective of educating children about the geography and natural history of...

Title: Princess Connect: Re:Dive Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy Plot Summary: In the enchanting land of Astoria, where the existence of magic and mythical creatures is a reality, our story unfolds as a young amnesiac man named Yuuki makes his descent from the celestial realm. With no recollection of his past or origin, he finds...

"Di Gi Charat Nyo!" is an anime spin-off series focused on the character Dejiko from the original Di Gi Charat franchise. In this installment, Dejiko embarks on a journey from her home planet, Planet Di Gi Charat, to Earth with her companions Puchiko and Gema, intending to improve her skills as a princess. During their descent, their spaceship...

Your Lie in April, also known as Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso or simply Kimi Uso, is a shounen manga written and illustrated by Naoshi Arakawa. The series tells the story of Kousei Arima, a former child prodigy pianist who gave up playing after his mother's death. Now in middle school, Kousei lives in a monochrome world devoid of color and passion...

In the far reaches of the cosmos, a malevolent race known as the Evoluders have embarked on a destructive crusade, systematically annihilating civilizations across the galaxy. Among their next targets lies the unsuspecting planet of Earth. The Evoluders possess advanced technology and colossal mechanical beings, making them seemingly invincible...

In the eighteenth Total Immersion Event (TIE) on Adult Swim's Toonami, titled "Cosmo Samurai," Tom and Sara faced an encounter with the malevolent space pirate named Akutou. This two-part, non-canonical anime event, produced by Telecom Animation Film, unfolded between February 6 and February 27, 2021. Tom and Sara were ambushed while traveling...

Title: The House on Mango Street Genre: Coming-of-Age Fiction, Short Stories, Ethnic Literature The House on Mango Street is a collection of interconnected short stories written by Sandra Cisneros in 1984. This seminal work of Latinx literature explores themes of identity, community, culture, and self-discovery as experienced by Esperanza...

Title: N/A (An original work of science fiction with elements of drama and mystery) In the not-too-distant future, the world has undergone significant transformation. Metropolises have risen from the earth, their structures towering high into the heavens, constructed primarily of gleaming metal and glass. Elevators are the primary mode of...

G-Force: Guardians of Space is an animated science fiction series based on the Japanese original, "Gatchaman." The show premiered on Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) in the United States in July 1987, but it only lasted for a week before being taken off the air and replaced with reruns of Gilligan's Island. Despite its short run in the US, the...

In the not-too-distant future, the world of professional boxing has undergone a significant transformation with the introduction of advanced technology in the form of powered exoskeletons for the arms, referred to as Gears. This new form of combat sports, known as Megalo Box, has gained immense popularity across the globe. The inventor of this...

Sakura Wars: The Gorgeous Blooming Cherry Blossoms is a four-episode Original Video Animation (OVA) series that serves as a prequel to Sega's Sakura Wars video game franchise. This anime adaptation was first released in Japan between December 18, 1997, and July 25, 1998. The storyline primarily covers the origin of the Imperial Combat Revue's...

Tokyo Pig, also known as Hare Tokidoki Buta in Japan, is a comedy anime series created by Shinichi Watanabe. The story centers around a young boy named Noriyasu, or Spencer in the English translations, and his pet pig, Harebuta, or Sunny Pig. Noriyasu brought Harebuta to life by drawing him in a magical diary. The main cast also includes...

In the year 2051, Rick Wheeler, a seasoned New York City police detective and two-time champion of the Big Apple Grand Prix motor race, was preparing to propose to his loving girlfriend, Haruka Misaki. However, his happy moment was interrupted when he received news that notorious criminal Zoda had escaped from prison. Rick quickly joined the...

In the year 2015, the city of Tachikawa plays host to an extraordinary team of protectors called the Gatchaman Crew (G-Crew). These individuals are chosen by a council to safeguard Earth against criminal threats using their unique superpowers. Among the latest recruits is Hajime Ichinose, an impulsive young artist. The team faces a growing...

Title: Fuuto PI (Fuuto Tantei) Genre: Action, Mystery, Science Fiction Synopsis: Two years after the collapse of the Museum, the addictive Gaia Memories continue to circulate illegally in Fuuto City, a place where people can be transformed into powerful Dopants through their consumption. The story follows Shotaro Hidari, the former Kamen Rider...

The Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds anime series follows the story of Yusei Fudo, a young man living in the derelict area known as Satellite, two years after constructing his own white DuelRunner. He lost a Dueling tournament to his friend Jack Atlas, who stole Yusei's DuelRunner and ace monster, Stardust Dragon, escaping to Neo Domino City. With a new red...

"Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat," also known as "Di Gi Charat Nyo" or "Little Di Gi Charat," is the second anime series based on the Di Gi Charat franchise, created by A.P.P.P (Animate Project P). The show premiered on TV Tokyo on January 6, 2002, serving as a prequel to the original series. The story unfolds two years prior to the events of the...

Enma-kun is a long-running Japanese manga and media franchise created by Go Nagai, first serialized in Shonen Jump magazine in 1971. The story follows Enma, the nephew of the King of Hell, who is sent to the human world to capture errant youkai causing trouble. Accompanying him on his quest are Chapeau-jii, a sentient witch's hat with vast...