Top 70 short Anime Series of all time
List includes Top 70+ short anime series. Animes are selected by aggregating users score and personal view. List is not in any order. Total 72 Titles and 2338 Views.
1. One Punch Man(2015) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Sci-Fi|Comedy|Parody|Super Power|Supernatural|Seinen |
| Aired:Oct 5, 2015 to Dec 21, 2015 | Episodes:12 | Rating:R |
Description:Saitama is a hero who only became a hero for fun. After three years of 'special' training, though, he’s become so strong that he’s practically invincible. In fact, he’s too strong even his mightiest opponents are taken out with a single punch, and it turns out that being devastatingly powerful is actually kind of a bore. With his passion for being a hero lost along with his hair, yet still faced with new enemies every day, how much longer can he keep it going?
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cyborg fighting gore parody superhero action comedy
2. Tokyo Ghoul(2014) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Mystery|Horror|Psychological|Supernatural|Drama|Seinen |
| Aired:Jul 4, 2014 to Sep 19, 2014 | Episodes:12 | Rating:R |
Description:Ken Kaneki is a bookworm college student who meets a girl names Rize at a cafe he frequents. They're the same age and have the same interests, so they quickly become close. Little does Kaneki know that Rize is a ghoul - a kind of monster that lives by hunting and devouring human flesh.
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gore monsters action drama horror supernatural
3. Angel Beats!(2010) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Comedy|Drama|School|Supernatural |
| Aired:Apr 3, 2010 to Jun 26, 2010 | Episodes:13 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Angel Beats takes place in the afterlife and focuses on Otonashi, a boy who lost his memories of his life after dying. He is enrolled into the afterlife school and meets a girl named Yuri who invites him to join the Afterlife Battlefront — an organization she leads which fights against God. The Battlefront fight against the student council president Angel, a girl with supernatural powers.
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amnesia death fighting girls with guns gunfights high school life after death music school tragedy tragic past action comedy drama fantasy romance
4. No Game, No Life(2014)Alternate Title: No Game No Life |
| Runtime: | Genres:Game|Adventure|Comedy|Supernatural|Ecchi|Fantasy |
| Aired:Apr 9, 2014 to Jun 25, 2014 | Episodes:12 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Siblings Sora and Shiro together make up the most feared team of pro gamers in the world, The Blank. When they manage to beat god himself in a game of chess, they are sent to a world where all disputes are settled with games.
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alternate world ecchi fanservice game game manipulations hikikomori NEET parody strategic minds adventure comedy fantasy
5. Elfen Lied(2004) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Horror|Psychological|Supernatural|Drama|Romance|Seinen |
| Aired:Jul 25, 2004 to Oct 17, 2004 | Episodes:13 | Rating:R+ |
Description:A teenager girl escapes from a laboratory with the power to dismember people with her multiple invisible arms. On her way out, she gets shot and becomes a double-personality person, half-sweet, half-murderer. On her way, she meets people who have suffered the biggest horrors possible.
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amnesia ecchi gore multiple personality mutants superpowers tragedy action drama horror psychological romance science fiction
6. Another(2012) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Mystery|Horror|Supernatural|Thriller|School |
| Aired:Jan 10, 2012 to Mar 27, 2012 | Episodes:12 | Rating:R |
Description:When Kouichi Sasakibara transfers to his new school, he can sense something frightening in the atmosphere of his new class, a secret none of them will talk about. At the center is the beautiful girl Mei Misaki. Kouichi is immediately drawn to her mysterious aura, but then he begins to realize that no one else in the class is aware of her presence.
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curse death school horror mystery psychological supernatural
7. ERASED(2016)Alternate Title: Boku dake ga Inai Machi |
| Runtime: | Genres:Mystery|Psychological|Supernatural|Seinen |
| Aired:Jan 8, 2016 to Mar 25, 2016 | Episodes:12 | Rating:R |
Description:Satoru Fujinuma is a struggling manga artist who has the ability to turn back time and prevent deaths. When his mother is killed he turns back time to solve the mystery, but ends up back in elementary school, just before the disappearance of his classmate Kayo.
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assassins butterfly effect time travel tragedy drama mystery psychological thriller
8. anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day(2011)Alternate Title: Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai. |
| Runtime: | Genres:Slice of Life|Supernatural|Drama |
| Aired:Apr 15, 2011 to Jun 24, 2011 | Episodes:11 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Six childhood friends have grown apart over the years following the death of one of them, Menma. The original 'leader' of this friend group, Jintan, is currently aimless in life and it is at this point in his life that he starts to see Menma's spirit. She states that he may be able to see her because of a wish she would like fulfilled but is unsure of what that may be.
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ghosts growing up love triangle drama romance supernatural
9. The Devil is a Part-Timer!(2013)Alternate Title: Hataraku Maou-sama! |
| Runtime: | Genres:Comedy|Demons|Supernatural|Romance|Fantasy |
| Aired:Apr 4, 2013 to Jun 27, 2013 | Episodes:13 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Foiled by a hero when he’s inches away from conquering the world, the devil finds himself in modern-day Tokyo. With no real-world skills to speak of, the devil is forced to make ends meet flipping burgers at a fast food joint! To stall any further plans of world domination, the hero tracks the devil’s trail and takes on the lowly tasks of a telemarketer.
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demons part-time job action comedy fantasy romance slice of life
10. Puella Magi Madoka Magica(2011)Alternate Title: Mahou Shoujo Madoka?Magica |
| Runtime: | Genres:Drama|Magic|Psychological|Thriller |
| Aired:Jan 7, 2011 to Apr 22, 2011 | Episodes:12 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:She has a loving family and best friends, laughs and cries from time to time... Madoka Kaname, an eighth grader of Mitakihara middle school, is one of those who lives such a life. One day, she had a very magical encounter. She doesn't know if it happened by chance or by fate yet. This is a fateful encounter that can change her destiny. This is a beginning of the new story of the magical witch girls.
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Dark fantasy death fighting magical girl moe tragedy witches action drama magic psychological thriller
11. Death Parade(2015) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Game|Mystery|Psychological|Drama|Thriller |
| Aired:Jan 10, 2015 to Mar 28, 2015 | Episodes:12 | Rating:R |
Description:There is a place after death that’s neither heaven nor hell. A bar that serves you one chance to win. You cannot leave until the game is over, and when it is, your life may be too. From Studio Madhouse (Death Note, Black Lagoon) comes a thrilling new series where the stakes are high and the rules are simple: your life is on the line.
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death Heaven & hell Reincarnation drama mystery psychological
12. Bakemonogatari(2009-2010) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Romance|Supernatural|Mystery|Vampire |
| Aired:Jul 3, 2009 to Jun 25, 2010 | Episodes:15 | Rating:R |
Description:The Monogatari Series revolves around on Koyomi Araragi, a third-year high school student who survived a vampire attack, and finds himself helping some girls involved with all kinds of apparitions, deities, ghosts, mythological beasts, and spirits.
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absurdity dark comedy ecchi fanservice harem magic and occult spirits vampires youkai adventure comedy drama mystery psychological romance supernatura
13. Mob Psycho 100(2016) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Slice of Life|Comedy|Supernatural |
| Aired:Jul 11, 2016 to Sep 27, 2016 | Episodes:12 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Eighth-grader Shigeo Mob Kageyama has tapped into his inner wellspring of psychic prowess at a young age. But the power quickly proves to be a liability when he realizes the potential danger in his skills. Choosing to suppress his power, Mob's only present use for his ability is to impress his longtime crush, Tsubomi, who soon grows bored of the same tricks.
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espers special abilities superpowers action comedy supernatural
14. Terror in Resonance(2014)Alternate Title: Zankyou no Terror |
| Runtime: | Genres:Mystery|Psychological|Thriller |
| Aired:Jul 11, 2014 to Sep 26, 2014 | Episodes:11 | Rating:R |
Description:In an alternate version of the present, Tokyo has been decimated by a shocking terrorist attack, and the only hint to the identity of the culprit is a bizarre video uploaded to the internet. The police, baffled by this cryptic clue, are powerless to stop the paranoia spreading across the population. While the world searches for a criminal mastermind to blame for this tragedy, two mysterious children - children who shouldn't even exist - masterfully carry out their heinous plan.
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high school terrorism Tragedy drama mystery thriller
16. Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun(2014)Alternate Title: Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun |
| Runtime: | Genres:Comedy|Romance|School |
| Aired:Jul 7, 2014 to Sep 22, 2014 | Episodes:12 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:High school student Chiyo Sakura has a crush on schoolmate Umetarou Nozaki, but when she confesses her love to him, he mistakes her for a fan and gives her an autograph. When she says that she always wants to be with him, he invites her to his house and has her help on some drawings. Chiyo discovers that Nozaki is actually a renowned shoujo manga artist named Sakiko Yumeno.
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manga school comedy romance
17. Spice and Wolf(2008)Alternate Title: Ookami to Koushinryou |
| Runtime: | Genres:Adventure|Fantasy|Historical|Romance |
| Aired:Jan 9, 2008 to Mar 26, 2008 | Episodes:13 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Lawrence, a traveling merchant searching for profit, finds a naked girl with the ears and tail of a wolf asleep in his cart. Her name is Holo a harvest goddess with an untamed beast lurking inside who longs to return to her beloved northern home. Armed with his street smarts and her animal instincts, a simple peddler and a forgotten deity begin a journey through the wild countryside.
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economics trading wolf girls adventure drama fantasy romance
18. ReLIFE(2016) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Slice of Life|Romance|School |
| Aired:Jul 2, 2016 to Sep 24, 2016 | Episodes:13 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Arata Kaizaki quit the job he landed after graduation in only three months. His life did not go well after that. Now his parents are threatening to stop sending money, and want him to come back to the country. He has no friend or girlfriend to share his troubles with...as he hits rock bottom a strange man named Ryou Yoake appears. He invites Arata to join a societal rehabilitation program for NEETs called ReLife.
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Bullying High School comedy drama romance
19. Prison School(2015) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Comedy|Ecchi|Romance|School|Seinen |
| Aired:Jul 11, 2015 to Sep 26, 2015 | Episodes:12 | Rating:R+ |
Description:There was a time when the Hachimitsu Private Academy was a revered and elite all-girls' boarding school on the outskirts of Tokyo but a recent policy revision is allowing boys into the student body. On his first day, Kiyoshi Fujino discovers that he's one of only five boys enrolled at the school. Completely overwhelmed by the thousands of girls on campus, the few boys find that their situation is less than ideal.
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ecchi prison school comedy
20. Baccano!(2007) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Mystery|Comedy|Historical|Supernatural |
| Aired:Jul 27, 2007 to Nov 2, 2007 | Episodes:13 | Rating:R |
Description:In the year 1711, a group of alchemists are granted an elixir of immortality, with the stipulation that they must kill each other until there can be only one. The now-immortal group unanimously decides it wasn't worth it and destroy the elixir; but one of them, Slizard Quates, starts to kill off his fellow immortals. To reduce the risk of Quates tracking them all down, the group separates and goes their separate ways.
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alchemy crime historical immortality mafia action comedy horror supernatural
21. Hellsing(2001-2002)Alternate Title: Herushingu |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Horror|Supernatural|Vampire|Seinen |
| Aired:Oct 11, 2001 to Jan 17, 2002 | Episodes:13 | Rating:R |
Description:Vampires exist. It is the duty of Hellsing, an organization sponsored by the British government, to hide that frightening fact and protect the blissfully unaware populace. Along with its own personal army, Hellsing also has a few secret weapons. Alucard, an incredibly powerful vampire, has been controlled by Hellsing for years. Although he dislikes being a servant to the Hellsing family, he certainly enjoys his job as Hellsing’s vampire exterminator. Seras is a fledgling vampire and a former pol
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religion shapeshifting vampires action drama horror supernatural
22. Nisemonogatari(2012) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Mystery|Comedy|Supernatural|Ecchi |
| Aired:Jan 8, 2012 to Mar 18, 2012 | Episodes:11 | Rating:R |
Description:Surviving a vampire attack, meeting several girls plagued by supernatural entities, and just trying to get through life are some of the things high school student Koyomi Araragi has had to deal with lately. On top of all this, he wakes up one morning to find himself kidnapped and tied up by his girlfriend Hitagi Senjougahara. Having run afoul of Deishuu Kaiki, a swindler who conned Senjougahara's mother, she has taken it upon herself to imprison Araragi to keep him safe from the con man.
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absurdity ecchi family fanservice harem love vampires youkai comedy psychological romance supernatural
23. Kokoro Connect(2012) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Slice of Life|Comedy|Supernatural|Drama|Romance|School |
| Aired:Jul 8, 2012 to Sep 30, 2012 | Episodes:13 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:The five members of the Cultural Study group that meets in class 401 have spent a lot of time wondering what it would be like to be in someone else's shoes. But they're about to learn that there's a huge difference between thinking about it and literally BEING in someone else's shoes! That's exactly what happens when, suddenly and inexplicably, they each find themselves inside the body of the girl or boy next door!What happens next?
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body switch Psychology school comedy drama romance supernatural
24. Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid(2017)Alternate Title: Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon |
| Runtime: | Genres:Slice of Life|Comedy|Fantasy |
| Aired:Jan 12, 2017 to Apr 6, 2017 | Episodes:13 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Kobayashi lives alone in an apartment, until one day, Tooru appeared and they ended up living together. Tooru looks down on humans as inferior and foolish, but having been saved by Kobayashi-san, she does everything she can to repay the debt and help her with various things, although not everything goes according to plan.A mythical everyday life comedy about a hard working office lady living with a dragon girl.
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dragons maids monster girls comedy fantasy slice of life
25. Daily Lives of High School Boys(2012)Alternate Title: Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou |
| Runtime: | Genres:Slice of Life|Comedy|School |
| Aired:Jan 10, 2012 to Mar 27, 2012 | Episodes:12 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:High school boys are really simple and curious creatures. They want one and only one thing: girls. But they haven't got a clue about them. Male teenagers are dumbfounded by the girls' thought process, actions, appearance and everything in between. They spend countless hours amongst themselves discussing and arguing their theories which are usually completely off base.
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School comedy slice of life
26. Made in Abyss(2017) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Sci-Fi|Adventure|Mystery|Drama|Fantasy |
| Aired:Jul 7, 2017 to Sep 29, 2017 | Episodes:13 | Rating:R |
Description:The Abyss is the last unexplored region, an enormous and treacherous cave system filled with ancient relics and strange creatures. Only the bravest of adventurers can traverse its depths, earning them the nickname, Cave Raiders. Within the depths of the Abyss, a girl named Riko stumbles upon a robot who looks like a young boy. Tantalized by the Abyss, Riko and her new friend descend into uncharted territory to unlock its mysteries, but what lies in wait for them in the darkness?
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exploration post-apocalyptic robots adventure drama fantasy psychological science fiction
27. Barakamon(2014) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Comedy|Slice of Life |
| Aired:Jul 6, 2014 to Sep 28, 2014 | Episodes:12 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:As a punishment for punching a famous calligrapher, young handsome calligrapher Handa Seishu is exiled to a small island. As someone who has never lived outside of a city, Handa has to adapt to his new wacky neighbors, like people traveling on a tractor, unwanted visitors who never use the front door, annoying kids using his home as a playground, etc.
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calligraphy country life comedy slice of life
28. Eden of The East(2009)Alternate Title: Higashi no Eden |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Sci-Fi|Mystery|Comedy|Drama|Romance|Thriller |
| Aired:Apr 10, 2009 to Jun 19, 2009 | Episodes:11 | Rating:R |
Description:On November 22, 2010 ten missiles strike Japan. However, this unprecedented terrorist act, later to be called as 'Careless Monday', does not result in any apparent victims, and is soon forgotten by almost everyone. Then, 3 months later... Saki Morimi is a young woman currently in the United States of America on her graduation trip. But just when she is in front of the White House, Washington DC, she gets into trouble, and only the unexpected intervention of one of her fellow countrymen saves her
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amnesia neet political fiction politics social-networking society adventure mystery psychological romance thriller
29. Yuri!!! On ICE(2016)Alternate Title: Yuri!!! on Ice |
| Runtime: | Genres:Comedy|Sports |
| Aired:Oct 6, 2016 to Dec 22, 2016 | Episodes:12 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:After a disgrace in the Grand Prix Final, Japanese figure skater Katsuki Yuri seeks to retire. Victor Nikiforov, Russian world champion in figure skating is known for his surprises but is feeling stuck when he realises he has no more surprises left. When Yuri dances to Victor's most famous routine 'Stay Close to Me' the video is posted online and is seen by Victor. In this moment the Russian world champion decides to move to Japan and become Yuri's coach.
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ice-skating shounen-ai sports comedy drama tournament
30. Spice and Wolf II(2009)Alternate Title: Ookami to Koushinryou II |
| Runtime: | Genres:Adventure|Historical|Romance|Fantasy |
| Aired:Jul 9, 2009 to Sep 24, 2009 | Episodes:12 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description: Lawrence a experienced traveling merchant and his sharp tongued wolf goddess companion Holo on their journey to return to Holo's home to the north called Yoitsu. They make deals, travel between cities, encounter religious fanatics and mostly just do what they have to do to get by.
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economics folklore love merchants adventure drama fantasy romance
31. Violet Evergarden(2018) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Drama|Fantasy|Slice of Life |
| Aired:Jan 11, 2018 to Apr 5, 2018 | Episodes:13 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Violet Evergarden, a young girl formerly known as 'the weapon,' has left the battlefield to start a new life at CH Postal Service. There, she is deeply moved by the work of 'Auto Memories Dolls,' who carry people's thoughts and convert them into words.Violet begins her journey as an Auto Memories Doll, and comes face to face with various people's emotions and differing shapes of love.
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living dolls military steampunk tragic past war drama fantasy science fiction
32. Bunny Drop(2011)Alternate Title: Usagi Drop |
| Runtime: | Genres:Josei|Slice of Life |
| Aired:Jul 8, 2011 to Sep 16, 2011 | Episodes:11 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:At the funeral of elderly Souchiro Kawachi, his family is shocked to learn he had a six-year-old daughter named Rin. There is talk amongst the family of putting her up for adoption to avoid talk; disgusted at this behavior, Souchiro's grandson Daikichi decides to take her in himself and raise her as his own child. Thus he begins an arduous, consuming but ultimately satisfying trip through single parenthood, as he and Rin struggle to become a part of each other's lives and bond together.
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adoption family iyashikei parenting single parents taking care of a child comedy slice of life
33. The Saga of Tanya the Evil(2017)Alternate Title: Youjo Senki |
| Runtime: | Genres:Magic|Military |
| Aired:Jan 6, 2017 to Mar 31, 2017 | Episodes:12 | Rating:R |
Description:On the front lines of the war, there is a little girl. Blond hair, blue eyes, and porcelain white skin, she commands her squad with lisping voice. Her name is Tanya Degurechaff. But in reality, she is one of Japan's most elite salarymen, reborn as a little girl after angering a mysterious being who calls himself God. This little girl, who prioritizes efficiency and her own career over anything else, will become the most dangerous being amongst the sorcerers of the imperial army.
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military action drama magic
34. Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu(2003) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Comedy|School |
| Aired:Aug 26, 2003 to Oct 18, 2003 | Episodes:12 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:It's back-to-school mayhem with Kaname Chidori and her war-freak classmate Sousuke Sagara as they encounter more misadventures in and out of Jindai High School. But when Kaname gets into some serious trouble, Sousuke takes the guise of Bonta-kun - the gun-wielding, butt-kicking mascot.
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mecha military school school life action comedy slice of life
35. Drifters(2016) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Adventure|Comedy|Historical|Samurai|Fantasy|Seinen |
| Aired:Oct 7, 2016 to Dec 23, 2016 | Episodes:12 | Rating:R |
Description:Shimazu Toyohisa is a real-life samurai who fought in the pivotal Battle of Sekigahara. In his dying moments, Shimazu is transported to a world of magic with other famous warriors throughout history. These warriors are forced to fight each other in an endless battle.
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gore historical other world parallel universe samurai action comedy fantasy
36. Devilman: Crybaby(2018) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Dementia|Demons|Horror|Supernatural |
| Aired:Jan 5, 2018 | Episodes:10 | Rating:R+ |
Description:Akira Fudo learns from his best friend Ryo Asuka that demons will revive and reclaim the world from humans. With humans hopeless against this threat, Ryo suggests combining with a demon. With this, Akira becomes Devilman, a being with the power of demon but with a human heart.
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demons shapeshifting action erotica horror supernatural
37. Serial Experiments Lain(1998) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Dementia|Drama|Mystery|Psychological|Sci-Fi|Supernatural |
| Aired:Jul 6, 1998 to Sep 28, 1998 | Episodes:13 | Rating:R |
Description:Lain is an avant-garde anime influenced by philosophical subjects such as reality, identity, and communication. The series focuses on Lain Iwakura, an adolescent girl living in suburban Japan, and her introduction to the Wired, a global communications network similar to the Internet.
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computers cyberpunk virtual reality drama mystery psychological science fiction supernatural
38. Katanagatari(2010) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Adventure|Historical|Martial Arts|Romance |
| Aired:Jan 26, 2010 to Dec 11, 2010 | Episodes:12 | Rating:R |
Description:Yasuri Shichika, seventh successor of the Kyoto Ryu (bladeless) sword art, lives on an isolated island with his older sister, Nanami. One day Shichika is visited by a woman named Togame, who requests his aid in her quest to find and collect the final twelve swords forged by the legendary master swordsmith, Shikizaki Kiki.
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chanbara historical martial arts ninja swords swordsman action drama romance
39. 91 Days(2016) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Drama|Historical |
| Aired:Jul 9, 2016 to Oct 1, 2016 | Episodes:12 | Rating:R |
Description:During Prohibition, the law held no power and the mafia ruled the town. The story takes place in Lawless, a town thriving on black market sales of illicitly brewed liquor. Avilio returns to Lawless after some time away, following the murder of his family in a mafia dispute there. One day, Avilio receives a letter from a mysterious sender, prompting him to return to Lawless for revenge.
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historical mafia revenge tragedy action drama thriller
40. Dusk Maiden of Amnesia(2012)Alternate Title: Tasogare Otome x Amnesia |
| Runtime: | Genres:Horror|Mystery|Romance|School|Shounen|Supernatural |
| Aired:Apr 9, 2012 to Jun 25, 2012 | Episodes:12 | Rating:R |
Description:Dusk Maiden of Amnesia revolves around a first-year high school student, Teiichi Niiya who had just enrolled at Seikyou Private Academy. One day while wandering the hallowed halls, he gets lost in one of the school's old buildings and encounters Yuuko Kanoe, who reveals herself as a ghost with no memories. While investigating her death by looking through the school's seven mysteries, they discover the truth about these ghost stories and help those who are troubled…
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amnesia ecchi fanservice Ghosts school comedy drama horror mystery psychological romance supernatural
41. Inuyashiki: Last Hero(2017)Alternate Title: Inuyashiki |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Drama|Psychological|Sci-Fi|Seinen |
| Aired:Oct 13, 2017 to Dec 22, 2017 | Episodes:11 | Rating:R |
Description:Inuyashiki Ichirou is down on his luck. While only 58 years old, his geriatric looks often have him written off as a pathetic old man by the world around him and he’s constantly ignored and disrespected by his family despite all that he’s done to support them. On top of everything else, his doctor has revealed that he has cancer and it appears that he has little time left in this world.
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android action psychological science fiction thriller
42. Kids on the Slope(2012)Alternate Title: Sakamichi no Apollon |
| Runtime: | Genres:Drama|Josei|Music|Romance|School |
| Aired:Apr 13, 2012 to Jun 29, 2012 | Episodes:12 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Introverted classical pianist and top student Kaoru Nishimi has just arrived in Kyushu for his first year of high school. Having constantly moved from place to place since his childhood, he abandons all hope of fitting in, preparing himself for another lonely, meaningless year. That is, until he encounters the notorious delinquent Sentarou Kawabuchi.
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coming of age friendship music drama romance
43. Black Butler: Book of Circus(2014)Alternate Title: Kuroshitsuji: Book of Circus |
| Runtime: | Genres:Comedy|Demons|Fantasy|Historical|Shounen|Supernatural |
| Aired:Jul 11, 2014 to Sep 12, 2014 | Episodes:10 | Rating:R |
Description:In Victorian-era London, on the night of Ciel Phantomhive's tenth birthday, a fire destroyed his manor and killed both of his parents. In a moment of despair, Ciel strikes a deal with a demon his soul in exchange for revenge. This demon becomes his butler, to protect and serve Ciel until the deal has been completed and calls himself by name of Sebastian Michaelis. One month after the fire Ciel returns from being missing, with his new butler Sebastian.
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bishounen dark comedy demons historical shinigami action comedy mystery supernatural
44. Golden Boy(1995-1996) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Adventure|Comedy|Ecchi |
| Aired:Oct 27, 1995 to Jun 28, 1996 | Episodes:6 | Rating:R+ |
Description:Golden Boy is the story of Kintaro Oe, a twenty-five-year-old in pursuit of life's lessons. A brilliant student, he dropped out of Tokyo Universiy's law program because he had had mastered the entire curriculum. Now he lives a simple life, traveling on his bicycle and working numerous part-time jobs ranging from software companies to noodle restaurants in order to learn everything that he can about the world.
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ecchi fanservice comedy
45. Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei(2007)Alternate Title: Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei |
| Runtime: | Genres:Comedy|Parody|School|Shounen |
| Aired:Jul 8, 2007 to Sep 23, 2007 | Episodes:12 | Rating:R |
Description:Nozomu Itoshiki is a high school teacher who always looks on the negative side of life, constantly left in despair from the troublesome issues society presents. He constantly tries to kill himself to free himself from this cruel world, but is unable to do so because of his class of students, many of whom are more bizarre than he is. There is Chiru who needs to organize everything perfectly, the mute but abusive Meru, Matoi who loves stalking people, and a host of other cute but crazy students th
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dark comedy harem parody satire school suicide comedy psychological slice of life
46. Tsukigakirei(2017)Alternate Title: Tsuki ga Kirei |
| Runtime: | Genres:Romance|School |
| Aired:Apr 7, 2017 to Jun 30, 2017 | Episodes:12 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Kotarou Azumi and Akane Mizuno became third year students at junior high school and are classmates for the first time. These two, along with fellow classmates, Chinatsu Nishio and Takumi Hira, relate to their peers through mutual understandings and feelings. As their final year at junior high school progresses, the group overcome their challenges to mature and become aware of changes in themselves.
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coming of age love rectangle school social-networking drama romance
47. Magi: Adventure of Sinbad(2016)Alternate Title: Magi: Sinbad no Bouken |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Adventure|Fantasy|Magic|Shounen |
| Aired:Apr 16, 2016 to Jul 2, 2016 | Episodes:13 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Thirty years before the events of Magi, a brave and handsome young man named Sinbad set sail and started his adventure. The future High King of Seven Seas gradually matured through various encounters and farewells, taking him towards kingship step by step.
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adventure fantasy
48. ef - a tale of memories.(2007)Alternate Title: ef: A Tale of Memories. |
| Runtime: | Genres:Mystery|Drama|Romance |
| Aired:Oct 7, 2007 to Dec 23, 2007 | Episodes:12 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:On Christmas Eve, Hiro Hirono's bike is stolen by a girl chasing a thief who stole her purse. He gives chase and finds her unconscious and his bike ruined. The girl, Miyako Miyamura, soon awakes and the two begin to talk. After making sure she is okay, they end up spending Christmas Eve together. Later, Hiro finds out Miyako attends the same school as him and they begin to spend more and more time together, Miyako developing affections for Hiro.
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amnesia love triangle drama psychological romance
49. Alderamin on the Sky(2016)Alternate Title: Nejimaki Seirei Senki: Tenkyou no Alderamin |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Adventure|Fantasy|Military |
| Aired:Jul 9, 2016 to Oct 1, 2016 | Episodes:13 | Rating:R |
Description:At war with the adjacent Kioka Republic, the Katjvarna Empire. In that region, due to certain circumstances, there was a certain youth unwillingly preparing to take the High Grade Military Officer Exam. His name, Ikta. Disliker of war, lazy, admirer of women. No one predicted that that kind of Ikta would later on become a soldier referred to even as a great commander... He who survived a world embroiled in war with his superior genius, Ikta.
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fighting magical creatures military war action drama fantasy
50. Paranoia Agent(2004)Alternate Title: Mousou Dairinin |
| Runtime: | Genres:Mystery|Dementia|Police|Psychological|Supernatural|Drama|Thriller |
| Aired:Feb 3, 2004 to May 18, 2004 | Episodes:13 | Rating:R+ |
Description:Seemingly unconnected citizens of Tokyo are targeted for bludgeoning by a boy with a golden baseball bat. As detectives try to link the victims, they discover that following the assaults, the victims' lives have improved in some way.
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Police Police drama horror mystery psychological supernatural
51. Ping Pong the Animation(2014)Alternate Title: Ping Pong The Animation |
| Runtime: | Genres:Sports|Psychological|Drama|Seinen |
| Aired:Apr 11, 2014 to Jun 20, 2014 | Episodes:11 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Despite having drastically different personalities, high school boys Peco and Smile have been friends since childhood. Now, they’re both talented members of a table tennis club but what happens when these sports lovers have to go up against each other in tournaments?
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coming of age ping pong sports psychological slice of life tournament
52. Detroit Metal City: The Animated Series(2008)Alternate Title: Detroit Metal City |
| Runtime: | Genres:Music|Comedy|Seinen |
| Aired:Aug 8, 2008 to Oct 28, 2008 | Episodes:12 | Rating:R |
Description:Soichi Negishi is a shy young musician who dreams of a career in pop. Dreams don't pay the bills, so he's ended up as the lead singer and guitarist of a death metal band, 'Detroit Metal City'. In stage costume he is Johannes Krauser II, rumored to be a terrorist demon from hell, to have killed and raped his parents, to wield his giant death penis with abandon, and other menacing tales being said about him after each public performance.
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music stardom comedy
53. Tokyo Magnitude 8.0(2009) |
| Runtime: | Genre:Drama |
| Aired:Jul 10, 2009 to Sep 18, 2009 | Episodes:11 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Mirai, a middle school freshman girl who goes to Tokyo's artificial Odaiba Island for a robot exhibition with her brother Yutaka at the start of summer vacation. A powerful tremor emanates from an ocean trench, the famed Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge crumble and fall, and the landscape of Tokyo changes in an instant.
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disaster earthquake tragedy adventure drama
54. The King's Avatar(2017)Alternate Title: Quanzhi Gaoshou |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Game |
| Aired:Apr 7, 2017 to Jun 16, 2017 | Episodes:12 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:In the multiplayer online game Glory, Ye Xiu is regarded as a textbook and a top-tier pro-player. However, due to a myriad of reasons, he is kicked from the team. After leaving the pro scene, he finds work in an Internet Cafe as a manager. When Glory launches its tenth server, he throws himself in to the game once more. Possessing ten years of experience, the memories of his past, and an incomplete, self-made weapon, his return along the road to the summit begins!
55. Princess Jellyfish(2010)Alternate Title: Kuragehime |
| Runtime: | Genres:Slice of Life|Comedy|Josei |
| Aired:Oct 15, 2010 to Dec 31, 2010 | Episodes:11 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Amamizukan is an apartment complex where no boys are allowed. Tsukimi, a girl who adores jellyfish, lives there happily with her friends who all have nerdy obsessions of their own. Their peaceful lives gradually start to change when a beautiful woman helps Tsukimi out of a pinch.
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crossdressing fashion otaku parody comedy romance
56. Megalo Box(2018) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Sports|Sci-Fi|Drama|Slice of Life |
| Aired:Apr 6, 2018 to Jun 29, 2018 | Episodes:13 | Rating:R |
Description:Megalo Box, an evolution of boxing that utilizes mechanical limbs known as Gear to enhance the speed and power of its users. Despite the young man's brimming potential as a boxer, the illegal nature of his participation forces him to make a living off of throwing matches as dictated by his boss Gansaku Nanbu. However, this all changes when the Megalo Box champion Yuuri enters his shabby ring under the guise of just another challenger.
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boxing future sports drama science fiction tournament
57. (2018)Alternate Title: Hinamatsuri |
| Runtime: | Genres:Comedy|Supernatural|Sci-Fi|Slice of Life|Seinen |
| Aired:Apr 6, 2018 to Jun 22, 2018 | Episodes:12 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:One night, a strange object falls on the head of Nitta, a member of the yakuza. Inside the box is a strange young girl named Hina. She has tremendous supernatural powers, and Nitta finds himself reluctantly taking her in. Her powers can come in handy for his yakuza business, but he also runs the risk of her using them on him! Not to mention, if she doesn't use her powers, she will eventually go berserk and destroy everything around her. Nitta and Hina's strange life together is just beginning...
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espers special abilities yakuza comedy slice of life supernatural
58. The Tatami Galaxy(2010)Alternate Title: Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei |
| Runtime: | Genres:Mystery|Comedy|Psychological|Romance |
| Aired:Apr 23, 2010 to Jul 2, 2010 | Episodes:11 | Rating:R |
Description:The story revolves around an unnamed third-year Kyoto University student who reminisces about his early campus life. He meets Ozu whose encouragement sets him on a mission of dubious morality. He contemplates his affection for a younger female student, Akashi, and makes promises to her, usually of and within a romantic subtext. The culmination of his dubious missions often conflict with his interest in her in some way.
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absurdity comedy drama psychological
59. Land of the Lustrous(2017)Alternate Title: Houseki no Kuni |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Drama|Fantasy|Mystery|Seinen |
| Aired:Oct 7, 2017 to Dec 23, 2017 | Episodes:12 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:In the distant future, a new immortal and genderless life form called Gems populate the Earth. The 28 Gems must fight against the Lunarians, who attack them regularly to abduct them and to turn them into decorations. Each Gem is assigned a role, such as a fighter or a medic. Being only 300 years old, Phosphophyllite is the youngest of the Gems and has no assignment yet
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action drama fantasy mystery
60. Haibane Renmei(2002) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Slice of Life|Mystery|Psychological|Drama|Fantasy |
| Aired:Oct 10, 2002 to Dec 19, 2002 | Episodes:13 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:A dream of falling from the sky...and then birth. Rakka is born from a large cocoon into the Old Home, greeted by a group of females with small wings on their backs and shining halos above their heads. Soon Rakka’s own wings grow, a halo is placed on her head and she is told that she must work in the nearby town of Grie. She soon realizes that the town and the entire world they live in are confined behind the Wall.
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angels iyashikei redemption drama fantasy mystery psychological
61. Time of Eve(2008-2009)Alternate Title: Eve no Jikan |
| Runtime: | Genres:Sci-Fi|Slice of Life |
| Aired:Aug 1, 2008 to Sep 18, 2009 | Episodes:6 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:In the not too distant future androids have come into common usage. Taking the androids for granted, humans treat them as if they were common everyday tools, while on the other hand, some people empathize with androids due to their human-like appearance. This has become a social problem and these people are frowned upon as a result.
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androids café roboethics robots drama science fiction
62. A Place Further Than The Universe(2018)Alternate Title: Sora yori mo Tooi Basho |
| Runtime: | Genres:Slice of Life|Adventure |
| Aired:Jan 2, 2018 to Mar 27, 2018 | Episodes:13 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Filled with an overwhelming sense of wonder for the world around her, Mari Tamaki has always dreamt of what lies beyond the reaches of the universe. However, despite harboring such large aspirations on the inside, her fear of the unknown and anxiety over her own possible limitations have always held her back from chasing them. But now, in her second year of high school, Mari is more determined than ever to not let any more of her youth go to waste.
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antarctica high school adventure comedy drama
63. Laid-Back Camp(2018)Alternate Title: Yuru Camp? |
| Runtime: | Genres:Slice of Life|Comedy |
| Aired:Jan 4, 2018 to Mar 22, 2018 | Episodes:12 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:While the perfect getaway for most girls her age might be a fancy vacation with their loved ones, Rin Shima's ideal way of spending her days off is camping alone at the base of Mount Fuji. From pitching her tent to gathering firewood, she has always done everything by herself, and has no plans of leaving her little solitary world.
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camping comedy slice of life
64. Kino's Journey(2003)Alternate Title: Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Adventure|Psychological|Slice of Life |
| Aired:Apr 8, 2003 to Jul 8, 2003 | Episodes:13 | Rating:R |
Description:In Kino's Journey, the protagonist, Kino, accompanied by a talking motorcycle named Hermes, travels through a mystical world of many different countries and forests, each unique in its customs and people. She only spends three days and two nights in every town, without exception, on the principle that three days is enough time to learn almost everything important about a place, while leaving time to explore new lands.
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parables tragedy traveling adventure psychological slice of life
65. ef - a tale of melodies.(2008)Alternate Title: ef: A Tale of Melodies. |
| Runtime: | Genres:Mystery|Supernatural|Drama|Romance |
| Aired:Oct 7, 2008 to Dec 23, 2008 | Episodes:12 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:In a story set years in the past, Himura Yuu is a studious and diligent young man intent solely on maintaining his top academic position at Otowa Academy. One day, he meets a mysterious girl named Amamiya Yuuko, who, to his surprise, recognizes him. Memories of a distant childhood, memories rather left forgotten - meeting Yuuko again will force Yuu to confront the regrets and sorrows of their collective pasts and presents.
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abuse connected lives death love orphans siblings tragedy tragic past drama psychological romance supernatural
66. Initial D Second Stage(1999-2000) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Cars|Sports|Drama|Seinen |
| Aired:Oct 15, 1999 to Jan 21, 2000 | Episodes:13 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Following his victory over RedSuns leader Ryosuke Takahashi, AE86 driver Takumi Fujiwara is challenged by the Lancer EVO-based 'Emperor', a group known for taking decals of racing teams they defeat, cutting them up and placing them on their cars like a fighter plane kill board. Takumi's undefeated streak is on the line as his AE86 is virtually no match against the more powerful and more agile four-wheel-drive EVOs of the Emperor team.
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auto racing sports action drama tournament
67. Girls' Last Tour(2017)Alternate Title: Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou |
| Runtime: | Genres:Adventure|Mystery|Sci-Fi|Slice of Life |
| Aired:Oct 6, 2017 to Dec 22, 2017 | Episodes:12 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:In a future where most of humanity has perished, two girls explore the ruins of civilization, looking for food and fuel. With Chito behind the wheel and Yuuri handling gun duties, they try to salvage what’s left of their post-apocalyptic world.
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post-apocalpytic adventure drama
68. Mononoke(2007) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Mystery|Historical|Horror|Demons|Psychological|Supernatural|Fantasy|Seinen |
| Aired:Jul 13, 2007 to Sep 28, 2007 | Episodes:12 | Rating:R |
Description:Mononoke follows a wandering, nameless character known only as the 'Medicine Seller'. The series is composed out of 5 story arcs, each featuring the medicine seller as he tries to solve the mystery behind the existence of various Mononoke, evil spirits that still linger in the human world. He combats them using his vast knowledge of the supernatural, but a Mononoke can only be slain after he uncovers its form (Katachi), the truth behind its appearance (Makoto) and the reason for its unusual beha
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demons mystery supernatural
69. Now and Then, Here and There(1999-2000)Alternate Title: Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku |
| Runtime: | Genres:Adventure|Drama|Fantasy|Military|Sci-Fi |
| Aired:Oct 14, 1999 to Jan 20, 2000 | Episodes:13 | Rating:R |
Description:Shu is a typical Japanese boy, but has an unbeatable, optimistic and determined attitude. However, when he sees a mysterious girl with strange eyes named Lala-Ru up on a smokestack, he is soon pulled into a strange desert world. Shu soon discovers the true terrors of war, which includes genocide, brutal torture, hunger, thirst, and child explotation. Now Shu is trying to save Lala-Ru, as well as his hard earned, and often relunctant, new friends from the insane dictator, Hamdo.
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Another world military post-apocalyptic war adventure drama science fiction
70. Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team(1996-1999) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Military|Sci-Fi|Adventure|Drama|Romance|Mecha |
| Aired:Jan 25, 1996 to Jul 25, 1999 | Episodes:12 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:In year 0079 of the Universal Century, the Earth Federation initiates Operation Odessa a full-scale assault to retake a major Ukrainian city from the Principality of Zeon. It is a success, and the remaining Zeon forces scatter across the globe. The Earth Federation gains the upper hand in the One Year War and deploys its ground troops around the planet to hunt down the stragglers.
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mecha military real robot war action drama romance science fiction
71. Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn(2010-2014) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Drama|Mecha|Military|Sci-Fi|Space |
| Aired:Mar 12, 2010 to Jun 6, 2014 | Episodes:7 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Industrial 7's Magallanica, where the current conflict began, has been revealed as the hiding place of Laplace's Box. Banagher heads for Industrial 7, but his way is barred by Riddhe and Angelo, who are trying to prevent him from reaching the Box. After the resolute Marida launches from the Nahel Argama to provide support, Banagher and Mineva make their way to Magallanica, where Syam is waiting.
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mecha military real robot war action drama science fiction
72. (2008)Alternate Title: Kaiba |
| Runtime: | Genres:Adventure|Mystery|Romance|Sci-Fi |
| Aired:Apr 11, 2008 to Jul 25, 2008 | Episodes:12 | Rating:R+ |
Description:In a world where memories exist in memory chips separate from the body, death of the body no longer means death of the soul. It is possible for memories to be viewed, altered, and transferred between bodies. These memory chips are used by the rich to obtain eternal lives in carefully selected bodies, while for the poor, selling their own bodies and conserving their souls in the chips often become the only way to earn a living.
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adventure drama fantasy psychological romance science fiction
73. House of Five Leaves(2010)Alternate Title: Saraiya Goyou |
| Runtime: | Genres:Mystery|Historical|Drama|Samurai|Seinen |
| Aired:Apr 16, 2010 to Jul 2, 2010 | Episodes:12 | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Rônin Akitsu Masanosuke is a skilled swordsman, but his personality often causes him to be let go from his job. One day he encounters Yaichi, the leader of a group calling itself 'Five Leaves' and takes a job from him as a bodyguard. Though he is worried about their intentions, he feels there is something more to the group and agrees to work with them.
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Historical Samurai swordplay action drama
