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★ 7.9

Gurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's End

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann: Gurren-hen

Movie · 2008 · Action, Comedy, Drama

Synopsis: Animation studio Gainax presented a website for the release of a movie adaptation of the Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann TV series in the fall of 2008. Both the original director and series script editor will return to work on the new project. Gainax will also be hosting four events t…

★ 7.4

This Monster Wants to Eat Me

Watashi wo Tabetai, Hitodenashi

TV · 2025 · Drama, Horror, Psychological

Synopsis: After an accident sent her family to their deaths in the ocean, Hinako Yaotose keeps returning to the thought of sinking forever into the sea herself. With Miko Yashiro as her only friend, Hinako manages to keep up a semi-happy facade, but whenever Miko leaves her side, she slips…

★ 6.2

LIAR GAME

TV · 2026 · Drama, Psychological

Synopsis: Nao Kanzaki is honest to a fault. Uncorrupted and virtuous, Nao is the perfect target for a large-scale scheme—the so-called Liar Game. Suddenly in possession of one hundred million yen, she is expected to steal the same amount from her assigned opponent—her former middle school …

★ 7.7

Den-noh Coil

Dennou Coil

TV · 2007 · Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Synopsis: In the near future, augmented reality has become a key part of daily life. A gentle middle school girl named Yuuko "Yasako" Okonogi and her family have just moved to Daikoku City despite rumors of people disappearing. There, her grandmother, nicknamed "Mega-baa," runs a shop call…

★ 7.1

Gunslinger Girl

GUNSLINGER GIRL

TV · 2003 · Action, Drama, Psychological

Synopsis: In the heart of Italy, the Social Welfare Agency rescues young girls from hospital beds and gives them a second chance at life using the latest in cybernetic advancements. With their artificially enhanced bodies, the girls are brainwashed and trained as assassins to carry out the…

★ 6.3

Umineko: When They Cry

Umineko no Naku Koro ni

TV · 2009 · Drama, Horror, Mystery

Synopsis: Considered as the third installment in the highly popular When They Cry series by 07th Expansion, Umineko no Naku Koro ni takes place on the island of Rokkenjima, owned by the immensely wealthy Ushiromiya family. As customary per year, the entire family is gathering on the island…

★ 6.8

The Perfect Insider

Subete ga F ni Naru: THE PERFECT INSIDER

TV · 2015 · Drama, Mystery, Psychological

Synopsis: In a research facility hidden away on a remote island, genius programmer Shiki Magata has lived as a recluse for years. She rarely sees guests, but associate professor Souhei Saikawa and university student Moe Nishinosono still seek her out. However, their meeting is cut short wh…

★ 6.8

Pokémon 3: The Movie

Pocket Monsters: Kesshoutou no Teiou ENTEI

Movie · 2000 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: Mii Snowdon is left on her own after her father disappears while investigating the mysterious letter-shaped Pokémon called the Unown. The only clue to her father's disappearance is a box containing several tiles. While playing with these tiles, Mii makes a wish to see her father …

★ 6.1

Gods' Games We Play

Kami wa Game ni Ueteiru.

TV · 2024 · Comedy, Drama, Ecchi

Synopsis: When Leoleshea, a dragon god, is accidentally awoken from her sleep within a glacier, she demands this era's very best game player be brought before her. After a year of waiting, she meets Fay Theo Philus, an apostle—a human granted a supernatural ability called an Arise and thus…

★ 7.4

Casshern Sins

TV · 2008 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: In a distant future, Earth has become a wasteland and humanity as we know it has died out. All that remains are sentient robots. They were supposed to be able to live forever—until the one called Luna died and the Ruin started. Their bodies will rust, and there is nothing that ca…

★ 7.8

Mobile Suit Gundam 00

Kidou Senshi Gundam 00

TV · 2007 · Action, Drama, Mecha

Synopsis: In the distant future, mankind's dependence on fossil fuels will lead to their complete depletion, an energy crisis unlike anything the world witnessed. Out of retaliation and fear, humanity began focusing at an alternative source of energy: solar power. Different nations have un…

★ 5.7

BEATLESS

TV · 2018 · Action, Drama, Romance

Synopsis: With great advancements in technology, mankind has created hIEs, human-like robots that act as public and personal servants for society. Unlike many others, the kind-hearted high school student Arato Endou treats hIEs as equals, but his financial situation keeps him from ever own…

★ 6.5

Ikebukuro West Gate Park

TV · 2020 · Drama, Mystery

Synopsis: Ikebukuro is home to many different businesses and gangs. This includes Makoto Majima: the infamous "troubleshooter" who mediates between warring factions. Makoto knows all of the ins and outs of the bustling Tokyo district and strives to maintain peace alongside the G-Boys, who …

★ 7.1

My Hero Academia the Movie: Two Heroes Specials

Boku no Hero Academia THE MOVIE: Futari no Hero Specials

OVA · 2019 · Action, Drama

Synopsis: Episode 1 is based on one-shot manga released in Vol. Origin, it explores the back-story of All Might's past and his journey into becoming the No.1 hero. Episode 2 is an epilogue picture drama for Boku no Hero Academia the Movie: Futari no Hero. Short specials included with the B…

★ 7.0

Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion

BLEACH: The DiamondDust Rebellion - Mou Hitotsu no Hyourinmaru

Movie · 2007 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: Assigned to protect a royal procession transporting a powerful artifact called the "Ouin," Squad 10 gathers in the human world as Captain Toushirou Hitsugaya and Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto observe the area cautiously. However, the caravan is suddenly struck by a group of assail…

★ 6.8

True Tears

true tears

TV · 2008 · Drama, Romance

Synopsis: Shinichirou Nakagami was living the life other boys from his grade could only dream of—staying under the same roof as prodigal student Hiromi Yuasa. However, the bright and cheerful Hiromi has been depressed and cold at home ever since her mother passed away. While he is the subj…

★ 8.6

MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season

Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season

ONA · 2024 · Drama, Mystery, Supernatural

Synopsis: After graduating from high school, the story of Koyomi Araragi came to an end. This time, it truly ended. However, the story of the girls who were saved by Araragi was not over. It is a prequel, or perhaps a sequel to their struggles in youth. Source MyAnimeList

★ 7.8

BEASTARS Final Season Part 1

BEASTARS FINAL SEASON Part 1

ONA · 2024 · Drama, Mystery, Psychological

Synopsis: The anthropomorphic animal society stands at a precipice. Following the unmasking of the carnivorous murderer at Cherryton Academy, the school introduces a new segregation policy to protect herbivores, further fueling public disdain for carnivores. Meanwhile, the black market for…

★ 7.9

Initial D Fifth Stage

TV · 2012 · Action, Drama, Sports

Synopsis: Taking place in the sacred land of street running Kanagawa, once more Takumi Fujiwara will show his driving skills on his now legendary Hachi-roku.

★ 7.5

Gungrave

TV · 2003 · Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: After a tragic scene with the murder of his friends, Brandon Heat follows his only friend Harry McDowel into Millennion, the largest mafia syndicate. While Harry McDowel is striving for power, Brandon is only staying in Millennion to see the girl he loves whose custody was gained…

★ 7.1

Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black

BLEACH: Fade to Black - Kimi no Na wo Yobu

Movie · 2008 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: After a mysterious pair attack Rukia Kuchiki and erase her memories while she is in Seireitei, Ichigo Kurosaki, a substitute Soul Reaper, briefly forgets Rukia, until he is reminded of her by Kon, an Underpod Mod-Soul. Confused, he seeks his town's candy-shop owner, Kisuke Urahar…

★ 7.0

Robotics;Notes

TV · 2012 · Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: It has always been the aspiration of the Central Tanegashima High School Robotics Research Club to complete the GunPro1, a fully functioning giant robot. For years, the members of the club have contributed to its progress and it is now Akiho Senomiya's goal to finally make the dr…

★ 6.0

Berserk 2

TV · 2017 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: Demons have now become commonplace around the kingdom of Midland, which has fallen into chaos. The swordsman Guts still cannot stay in one place for long due to his demonic brand. He could always manage to protect himself when he was alone, but now he has the added challenge of p…

★ 6.1

To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts

Katsute Kami Datta Kemono-tachi e

TV · 2019 · Action, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: During a protacted civil war that pitted the North against the South, the outnumbered Northerners used dark magic to create monstrous super-soldiers called Incarnates. Now that the war has ended, those Sacred Beasts must learn to make their way in a peaceful society, or face deat…