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Shin Captain Tsubasa

OVA · 1989 · Action, Sports

Synopsis: Shin Captain Tsubasa takes place at the International Jr. Youth tournament (U-16) in Paris, France. After defeating the Argentina Jr. Youth, Italy Jr. Youth and France Jr. Youth teams, Japan Jr. Youth reaches the final against the powerful West Germany Jr. Youth team. The giant g…

★ 6.4

CLAMP School Detectives

CLAMP Gakuen Tanteidan

TV · 1997 · Action, Comedy, Mystery

Synopsis: The CLAMP school, with its integrated curriculum from kindergarten to post-graduate studies, was founded by the largest of Japanese business empires, the House of Imonoyama. Funded entirely out of its own deep pockets, it was hoped that the school would be a haven for young men a…

★ 7.2

Lupin the 3rd Episode 0: The First Contact

Lupin III: EPISODE:0 "First Contact"

Special · 2002 · Adventure, Comedy, Mystery

Synopsis: Jigen tells the story of the gang's first meeting. Jigen, still a member of the Mafia, is hired to protect an ancient artifact - one that Lupin and Fujiko are both trying to steal. Meanwhile, Inspector Zenigata, then of the Japanese police force, has come to the U.S. on Fujiko's …

★ 7.9

Ojamajo Doremi Na-i-sho

OVA · 2004 · Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: Na-i-sho is a 13 episode OAV series detailing the summer between the ~motto~ and the Dokkaan season. It is a bit more mature than the TV seasons, and looks to develop each of the five witches romantically. Hana is back to a baby, and the mahou shop is a bakery. (Source: ANN)

★ 5.5

Darkside Blues

Movie · 1994 · Horror, Mystery, Psychological

Synopsis: The Persona Century Corporation has purchased nearly every parcel of land on earth. Dissension is not tolerated within the corporation's borders and those who oppose Persona are dealt with swiftly. Of those few places not yet under Persona's control is the free town of Kabuki-cho…

★ 6.0

Labyrinth of Flames

Honoo no Labyrinth

OVA · 2000 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: Meet Galan, a Russian spastic geek who'd do anything to be a real, live samurai. But that's just an impossible dream... or is it? When his friend Natsu, who is a successor of Japanese emigrants family, gives him the gift of an ancient sword, strange events unfold, and even strang…

★ 6.4

Afro Samurai Pilot

Special · 2003 · Action

Synopsis: Original pilot for the "Afro Samurai" TV Show, directed and animated by Takeshi Koike.

★ 6.0

Hyper Combat Unit Dangaioh

Haja Taisei Dangaiou

OVA · 1987 · Action, Adventure, Mecha

Synopsis: Four psychic teenagers—Mia Alice, Roll Kran, Lamba Nom and Pai Thunder—are brainwashed by the scientist Dr. Tarsan as pilots of his greatest experiment—the giant robot Dangaioh. But as their memories slowly return, these pilots use their abilities and Dangaioh to combat the tyran…

★ 6.6

Yugo the Negotiator

Yuugo: Negotiator

TV · 2004 · Action, Drama, Mystery

Synopsis: "Negotiation means, you turn words into weapons" This is the realization of the popular comic Yu-go that was published in Kondasha Afternoon Magazine over a period of 10 years. Beppu Yuugo is the world's most successfull negotiator. His only weapons are "words." Yuugo doesn't kil…

★ 6.3

Rayearth OVA

OVA · 1997 · Action, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: The Earth lies darkened and deserted. Despite the best efforts of the film's heroine, Hikaru, the evil-filled castle of Cephiro has taken over the world and stands in the center of a lifeless Tokyo. Before the ice-witch Alcyone can take her revenge on Hikaru, she is rescued by La…

★ 6.5

Mysterious Play OVA

Fushigi Yuugi OVA

OVA · 1996 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: Having concluded their adventure inside the mystical book The Universe of the Four Gods, Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo resume their ordinary lives with but one exception: upon returning to the real world, Miaka is permitted to bring her beloved Tamahome along with her. Unfortunately,…

★ 6.3

The Little Norse Prince

Taiyou no Ouji: Horus no Daibouken

Movie · 1968 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: On his deathbed, Horus' father tells him that they are actually refugees from a village that was destroyed when the devil Grunwald tricked the villagers into turning against each other. This compels Horus to travel to his original homeland in hopes of finding other survivors. Bef…

★ 6.4

Project ARMS

PROJECT ARMS

TV · 2001 · Action, Fantasy, Mystery

Synopsis: A boy gets involved in an accident when in kindergarten, horribly damaging his arm, but the doctors somehow manage to save it. Now, several years later, his arm seems to be becoming the focus of strange events as it turns out to be more than a normal arm. Meanwhile, a secret orga…

★ 5.0

Digital Devil

Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei

OVA · 1987 · Adventure, Horror, Supernatural

Synopsis: Akemi Nakajima, is a high school student with a genius talent for computer programming. One day, Yumiko Shirasagi is transferred to the same class as him. She feels she knows Nakajima from somewhere, but doesn't try to deal with it. After school, Nakajima and a couple of classmat…

★ 7.2

Magical Circle Guru Guru

Mahoujin Guru Guru

TV · 1994 · Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: There is a small village called Jimuna on the continent of Jamu Jamu. This village is home to a girl named Kukuri. She is the last descendant of the Migu Migu Tribe. She is raised by an old witch who teaches her the secret magic of the tribe, but Kukuri is not a good student. In …

★ 5.5

.hack//Gift

.hack//GIFT

OVA · 2003 · Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: As an expression of gratitude for the heroes of both the .hack//Sign and the .hack game series, Helba has prepared a special event for all the characters to find the newly established "Twilight Hot Springs." The characters can get their well-deserved rest and relaxation by having…

★ 6.7

Shaman King Tokubetsu Soushuuhen

Special · 2002 · Action, Comedy, Supernatural

Synopsis: Throughout the broadcast of Shaman King, many shorts (usually referred to as Shaman King omake and TV specials) were made on special days of the year related to spirits and the like. The omake were short stories that were made for humorous effect. Apparently, all of the omake fit…

★ 6.9

Crayon Shin-chan: The Hidden Treasure of the Buri Buri Kingdom

Crayon Shin-chan: Buriburi Oukoku no Hihou

Movie · 1994 · Adventure, Comedy, Ecchi

Synopsis: An action adventure film set in a imaginary southern island in the Indian Ocean. The evil secret society, "White Snake" abducted Shinnosuke and Prince Sunnokeshi of the Buri Buri Kingdom, who looks very much like Shinnosuke, in order to get the kingdom's hidden treasure in the go…

★ 7.3

Taiyou no Kiba Dougram

TV · 1981 · Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: The story is centered around a small group of guerilla freedom fighters on a colonial planet named Deployer, who are known as the "Deployer 7", or "Sun Fang" team. In an unexpected coup, the elected Governor of Deployer becomes dictator and rules Deployer under martial law with t…

★ 6.9

Tenchi Forever

Tenchi Muyou! in LOVE 2: Haruka Naru Omoi

Movie · 1999 · Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Tenchi runs off into the woods to spend some time alone after his friends have another argument. While lost in thought, he hears a voice coming from a camellia tree. Tenchi approaches it and vanishes through a portal. Six months later, Tenchi still has not returned home. Though m…

★ 6.6

New Fist of the North Star

Shin Hokuto no Ken

OVA · 2003 · Action, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: In a post-apocalyptic Earth, the water has become entirely toxic, except for some kept safe in a reservoir. A fortified zone has been created by a man named Sanga, he calls it The Lastland. A group of villagers have discovered safe water, and Sanga wants it. He and his band of ki…

★ 5.9

Spirit of Wonder: Miss China's Ring

Spirit of Wonder: China-san no Yuuutsu

OVA · 1992 · Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Tenkai is a successful bar and restaurant located on a small European island run by an immigrant known affectionately as "Miss China." In addition to running this well-loved establishment, she rents the upstairs unit to Jim, a young inventor who works alongside Mr. Breckenridge i…

★ 7.1

Adieu Galaxy Express 999

Sayonara Ginga Tetsudou 999: Andromeda Shuuchakueki

Movie · 1981 · Drama, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Despite the destruction of the mechanization home world Andromeda, the machine empire is still swept across the galaxy and Earth has become a battleground. Having returned from his journey aboard the train Galaxy Express 999, Tetsurou Hoshino joins the resistance and fights along…

★ 6.2

Gunparade March

Gunparade March: Arata Naru Kougunka

TV · 2003 · Drama, Mecha, Romance

Synopsis: It began in 1945, at the end of the Pacific War. Alien invaders filled the earth's Skies, and mankind was forced to confront an unprecedented threat. For the first time in human history, people of all cultures came together under one banner. This war has now been raging for over …