Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
After a forbidden transmutation leaves two brothers physically and emotionally changed, they set out to reclaim what was lost and undo the consequences of their mistake. With one…
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Spring 2009
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K-On!
When Yui Hirasawa starts high school, a casual misunderstanding leads her to the Light Music Club, even though she has little musical experience. The club, short on members and ea…
Higashi no Eden
After a mysterious missile incident unsettles the nation, university student Saki Morimi's graduation trip takes an unexpected turn when she is rescued by a cheerful but amnesiac…
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu (2009)
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu follows Kyon, an ordinary student whose life is upended by the energetic and unpredictable Haruhi Suzumiya, who forms a club to seek out the unusual. Al…
Pandora Hearts
Heir to a noble family, fifteen year old Oz lives a sheltered life where tales of a mysterious void called the Abyss are treated as little more than bedtime stories. When a violen…
Dragon Ball Kai
Dragon Ball Kai is a streamlined, high definition retelling of the classic saga that tightens the original story with updated visuals, new music, and re recorded voice work. The s…
Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom
Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom follows a young man whose chance encounter with a lethal hit pulls him into the shadowy operations of a powerful syndicate. Stripped of his past a…
07-Ghost
In a militarized empire where soldiers channel a mysterious power called Zaiphon, Teito Klein is a promising cadet haunted by gaps in his memory and a lowly social status. Ridicul…
Sengoku Basara
Sengoku Basara is a high energy action series set amid the chaos of Japan’s warring states era, blending stylized combat with larger than life characters. As the most dominant war…
Senjou no Valkyria
When a powerful empire moves to seize a small neutral principality for its valuable mineral resources, ordinary communities are suddenly thrust into conflict. Brothers and sister…
Cross Game
Cross Game follows the intertwined lives of Kou Kitamura and Aoba Tsukishima, two young people from families who are both friends and business partners. Kou, who rarely shows inte…
Hayate no Gotoku!!
Hayate no Gotoku!! follows Hayate Ayasaki, a perpetually unlucky teen who finds himself employed as the butler of a wealthy young heiress while also trying to keep up with a deman…
Queen's Blade: Rurou no Senshi
In a realm where the throne is decided by combat, skilled and ambitious fighters converge to claim the crown. A young, voluptuous warrior learns that victory requires more than ra…
Hatsukoi Limited.
Hatsukoi Limited. follows a group of high school students as they fumble through the excitement and confusion of first love. The story centers on Ayumi, whose romantic ideals are…
Asura Cryin'
Asura Cryin' follows Natsume Tomoharu, an otherwise ordinary high schooler who shares his life with the unseen presence of his childhood friend, Misao. When a sealed briefcase mys…
Metal Fight Beyblade
Metal Fight Beyblade follows Ginga, a spirited blader, and his close knit team as they compete in high stakes battles while facing a rising shadow known as Dark Nebula. The series…
Saki
Saki Miyanaga starts high school determined to avoid mahjong after a difficult childhood, preferring to stay unnoticed whenever she plays. When a friend persuades her to visit the…
Tears to Tiara
Tears to Tiara follows the struggle of a small island community as an expanding empire threatens to swallow the lands around it. When a young priestess is taken, her brother and t…
Tayutama: Kiss on My Deity
Tayutama: Kiss on My Deity follows Yuuri Mito, a shrine descended high schooler who splits his time between school, helping with motorcycles, and dealing with spiritual matters. W…
Hanasakeru Seishounen
Hanasakeru Seishounen follows Kajika, the sheltered daughter of a powerful industrialist who spent her childhood on a remote island under the care of a devoted guardian, a strikin…
Shangri-La
Shangri La takes place in a future Japan reshaped by environmental catastrophe and stark social divisions, where a gleaming, tightly controlled city offers refuge to a privileged…
Natsu no Arashi!
When thirteen year old Hajime relocates to the countryside to live with his grandfather, a chance stop at a local café introduces him to the enigmatic waitress Sayoko "Arashi" Ara…
Ristorante Paradiso
Ristorante Paradiso follows Nicoletta, a young woman who goes to Rome determined to confront the mother who left her years earlier. She finds work and refuge at a small, cozy rest…
Basquash!
Basquash! follows Dan JD, a restless youth from the rough streets of Rollingtown, who becomes entangled in a high octane form of basketball played by towering mech suits known as…
Guin Saga
An amnesiac warrior wearing an indelible leopard mask wakes in a vast, war torn realm with only his name Guin intact. When he becomes protector to two young royal twins caught in…
Chi's Sweet Home: Atarashii Ouchi
Chi's Sweet Home: Atarashii Ouchi follows the everyday life of a curious kitten named Chi and the family who care for her as they settle into a new apartment where pets are welcom…
Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica Crimson S
Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica Crimson S follows Corticarte during her formative academy years, blending dramatic character moments with a weave of fantasy and romantic tension. The…
Souten Kouro
Souten Kouro follows the rise of Cao Cao amid the turmoil of late Han China, blending large scale battles with calculated political maneuvering. The series casts its central figur…
Arad Senki: Slap Up Party
Baron is a wandering fighter in a land still reeling from a mysterious calamity, and the aftermath has left one of his arms inhabited by an otherworldly force. When he comes into…
Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-hen
In a near future world transformed by a newly discovered energy called Photon Power, nations and factions race to control its immense potential. The authoritarian Dr. Hell leads a…
Jewelpet
Jewelpet follows the lighthearted adventures that begin when a clutch of magical charms falls from a distant enchanted realm to Earth, bringing one energetic Jewelpet named Ruby i…
Konnichiwa Anne: Before Green Gables
Konnichiwa Anne: Before Green Gables explores the early life of Anne Shirley as she navigates loneliness, loss, and the small moments of joy that shape her. The series focuses on…
Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou
Mimi Kitagami is a diligent, composed student determined to run her class with poise and competence as its student council president. Her plans are continually upended by a trio o…
Higepiyo
Higepiyo follows the misadventures of a tiny chick with a conspicuous mustache as he tries to figure out what it means to be more manly, with his earnest human friend Hiroshi at h…
Marie & Gali
Marika, a young woman with a penchant for Gothic Lolita fashion, finds herself in the quirky town of Galihabara, where the ordinary rules seem to bend. There she crosses paths wit…
Peeping Life
Peeping Life is a short form comedy that observes everyday interactions and societal quirks with a dry, wry eye. Through brief, self contained scenes, it highlights the small misu…
Mainichi Kaasan
A busy mother navigates the unpredictable rhythms of family life with equal parts patience and exasperation. The series follows her day to day efforts to balance childcare, househ…
Cookin' Idol Ai! Mai! Main!
Cookin' Idol Ai! Mai! Main! is a lighthearted kids' series that mixes comedy with simple, kid friendly cooking. The animated episodes follow MAIN, an upbeat idol whose adventures…
Charady no Joke na Mainichi
Charady no Joke na Mainichi follows the antics of Charady in a series of short, comedy focused vignettes that mine humor from everyday life and cultural quirks. Each episode prese…
Sugar Bunnies Fleur
Sugar Bunnies Fleur follows a group of charming bunny characters as they embark on gentle, colorful adventures full of whimsy and heart. Aimed at young viewers, the show blends li…
Naked Wolves
Naked Wolves follows Mikoshiarashi, a cheerful young sumo wrestler who sets out on a lively journey to become the sport’s top champion. Traveling from town to town, he trains with…
Unko-san: Tsuiteru Hito ni Shika Mienai Yousei
Unko san: Tsuiteru Hito ni Shika Mienai Yousei follows the misadventures of a small, luck bringing fairy who makes a habit of sharing good fortune with others. Set on the colorful…
Porong Porong Pororo 3
When a curious band of friends encounters alien visitors and a cheerful robot companion, their everyday world expands into playful, high tech adventures. Together they explore str…
Nikoniko♪Connie-chan
Nikoniko♪Connie chan follows Connie chan, now eighteen, as she adjusts to life and studies at Tokyo University while meeting new friends and pursuing her interests. The series mix…
