Shigeru Chiba
Also Known As: 前田正治, Maeda Masaharu, 千葉 繁, 千葉繫, شیگرو چیبا
Biography: Masaharu Maeda (前田 正治, Maeda Masaharu), known by the stage name Shigeru Chiba (千葉 繁, Chiba Shigeru), is a Japanese actor and voice actor. He has also worked as a sound effects director and music director. He is affiliated with the talent management firm 81 Produce. He is most known for the roles of the narrator of Fist of the North Star, Megane (Urusei Yatsura), Rei Ichidō (High School! Kimengumi), Kazuma Kuwabara (Yu Yu Hakusho), Pilaf (Dragon Ball), Raditz and Garlic Jr. (Dragon Ball Z), Buggy the Clown (One Piece) Kefka Palazzo (Dissidia: Final Fantasy) and Kōichi Todome (Kerberos saga).
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Kikuchi, Kumamoto, Japan
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Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy
Overview: Goemon's wedding to Murasaki Suminawa, daughter of a samurai clan's leader, is interrupted when the Fuma ninjas attack, kidnapping the bride-to-be and demanding her family's ancient treasure as ransom. Lupin, Jigen, Goemon and Fujiko work together once again to try to save Murasaki and get to the treasure before the Fuma can steal it.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure Comedy Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-12-26
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Super Mario Brothers: Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach
Overview: When Princess Peach is kidnapped by the monster King Koopa, Mario and his brother Luigi journey to the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue her.
Genres: Animation Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-07-20
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Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive
Overview: When Lupin heads to the kingdom of Zufu to pilfer its treasure, he incurs the wrath of its psychotic ruler General Headhunter, who places a dead-or-alive bounty on his head.
Genres: Animation Action Comedy Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-04-20
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The Red Spectacles
Overview: Summer 1995. With the arrival of the "Age of Cats", the former Kerberos police unit is now disbanded. However one member remains, a stray dog who returns to his old roost after a three-years exile. This wild dog no longer has a master, but now the "Young Lady of Fate" will guide him on his journey.
Genres: Action Science Fiction Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-02-07
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Lupin the Third: Princess of the Breeze
Overview: After a chaotic heist, Lupin and Jigen find themselves becoming caretakers of a baby boy, while a young sky pirate called Yutika is after their loot. Yutika is an inhabitant of the city-state of Shahalta, which has recently fallen to a shady minister. Soon, Lupin's gang and Yutika join forces to uncover one of Shahalta's greatest treasures, facing off against both Shahaltan authorities and Zenigata.
Genres: Action Animation Comedy TV Movie Crime Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-11-15
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Urban Square: In Pursuit of Amber
Overview: Ryou Matsumoto is a screenplay writer that runs into a man and witnesses his murder. Unknown to him, he gets caught up in an illegal antique ring along with a girl he meets named Yuki. In order to survive, he ends up acting out the "action hero" role that he writes in his screenplays.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-11-28
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The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis
Overview: In this reimagining of Alexandre Dumas's classic novel, the musketeer Aramis is secretly a woman in disguise, drawn to the elite corps after exacting revenge on her lover's murderer. Years later, plucky musketeer-in-waiting D'Artagnan is to be hanged for a crime he didn't commit. To exonerate her friend, Aramis must uncover the truth by navigating a twisting web of court conspiracies and her own past — without revealing her secret.
Genres: Animation Adventure Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-03-11
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Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu!
Overview: Episode-length Osomatsu-kun film, released as a feature of the Toei Manga Movie Festival. Loosely based on a manga chapter, the film revolves around an alien plot to take over the world.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-03-18
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Incredible Zorori: The Wizard's Apprentice/The Great Pirate Treasure Hunt
Overview: "Unbelievable" Zorori is a prankster fox determined to become the Prince of Mischief, with his very own castle and beautiful bride. While is notorious for his prank-making schemes, his ill-meaning plots often backfire against him, and can usually end up even benefiting or cheering up his targets, much to his dismay. Nevertheless, Zorori has the wits and intelligence to wriggle out of the tightest of all spots, and journeys with a pair of twin boars, Ishishi and Noshishi, in order to fulfill his long wished-for goal and at last prove to his deceased mother, Mama Zorori that he truly holds the potential to achieve his dreams.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-07-17
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Stray Dog: Kerberos Panzer Cops
Overview: Detective Kouichi Todome head of the elite Kerberos police squad escapes after the unit is marked for destruction by the government. Three years later, Inui, a member of the squad, is released from prison with one goal: to find his former master. But the trail to Todome is a twisted one, and when Inui finally finds Todome, he realizes that instead of following his own path, Todome was following the orders of another.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-03-23
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One Piece Special: The Detective Memoirs of Chief Straw Hat Luffy
Overview: Aired after Episode 253 - In an alternate reality world that takes place in 19th century Japan, Luffy acts as a member of the secret police. This is made up of two adventures. In the first, Buggy makes trouble in the town. In the second, a mysterious girl named Vivi appears. This special contains several cameos from characters throughout the entire series.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-12-18
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Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger Final Live Tour 2014
Overview: "You'll be surprised when you'll heaaar-! Kyoryuger Final Battle!!" A live show that was performed across Japan in March and April of 2014, acting as a final farewell for the cast. It comprises two parts: a scripted show part, and a talk show with the cast. The ToQgers also appear in.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-06-20
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Racing Circuit Romance Twin
Overview: Hyoo Hino's birth was rocky. That, in itself, induced mental disorders to his mother, Kanae. Raised by his aunt right until reaching 17 years of age, he curses the day he came to this world and entertains suicidal thoughts. However, a girl, named Hibiki Uchida, became the beacon of his miserable life. She herself suffered from a tumultuous relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Kazuya, and even considered ending her life...
Genres: Animation Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-01-24
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Bakabon: Three Thousand Miles in Search of Osomatsu's Curry
Overview: A parody of "Journey to the West" involving the characters of Fujio Akatsuka's two most popular works: Tensai Bakabon and Osomatsu-kun.
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-04-17
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Osomatsu-kun: Go For It! Chibita's Oni War
Overview: Osomatsu-kun New Year's Special involving Chibita and the cast in a parody of several fairy tales, the most prominent being Momotarou and Cinderella.
Genres: Animation Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-12-31
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Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters vs. Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie
Overview: The Gokaigers were captured by the Zangyack remnants after departing to the Zangyack homeworld to destroy the empire once and for all. The Gokaigers, now working for the newly reformed Zangyack empire, return to Earth with a black Gokai Galleon and attack the Go-Busters in search of five phantom Ranger Keys which will unlock the "Greatest Power in the Universe". During the fight with the Gokaigers, the Go-Busters are able capture Navi, who tells them that the Zangyack are also working with Vaglass and that they must go back in time to save the other members of the Super Sentai Teams and defeat the alliance of Zangyack and Vaglass.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-01-19
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Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure
Overview: Master Roshi has succeeded at the one mission he valued most: to train Goku and Krillin to become ultimate fighters. So, he arranges for them to test their mettle at a competition hosted by Emperor Chiaotzu. Not everyone's playing by the rules, however, as a member of the ruler's household schemes to use the Dragonballs to extort money and power from the royal.
Genres: Action Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-07-09
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Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Wars Z
Overview: A new evil organization known as Space Shocker, which are led by the magic-using Space Ikadevil and Space Spider Man, threatens the Earth by causing an unknown phenomenon. The Space Sheriffs Gavan type-G and Sharivan are sent to execute all magic-users on Earth in response to the threat and begins to attack Kamen Riders Wizard and Beast. The Space Crime Syndicate Madou, who were once defeated by the original Sharivan return, to cause even more havoc in the world. During this, Yoko finds a mysterious little robot called Psycholon, which Space Shocker and the Madou are after for unknown reasons.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-04-27
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Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Wars feat. Super Sentai
Overview: The Underground Empire Badan makes its move, intending to invert the world. Kouta and Mai are pulled through one of these inversions where the discover a boy named Shu, who also holds the power to invert the world. As the Riders fight to protect Shu, Fifteen appears again, seeking Shu. As Kouta flees, past Riders gather and fight one another, split between the Showa and Heisei era Riders. But, the truth of Badan is not as it seems…
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-03-29
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Hyperspace Boy Wonder Seven
Overview: Hyperspace Boy Wonder Seven is a fictional tokusatsu, mentioned in TV series Giant Robot Mikazuki. This single 25-minutes episode of the "Wonder Seven" was released in 2001 as bonus with the "Tekkōki Mikazuki" DVD-box.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-07-07
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Director's Cut Edition Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger BRAVE PRELUDE
Overview: Director's Cut Edition Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger BRAVE PRELUDE is the release of the director's cut version of Kyoryuger's first four episodes (Brave 1: He's Here! The Bright Red King, Brave 2: Gaburincho! Biting Combination, Brave 3: It's Going to Get Wild! The Slashing Brave, Brave 4: Shoot Through! The Gaburivolver of Courage), with a total running time of 106 minutes. The release features an additional 15 minutes of unreleased scenes from the series' first four episodes which explains how the other four Kyoryugers acquired their respective Zyudenryu. Also included are ending dance video, creditless ending, solo version of ending, and an audio commentary. The trailer for the Blu-Ray and DVD was released on July 25th 2013. Director's Cut Edition Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger BRAVE PRELUDE is available in both Blu-Ray and DVD, for 7800 yen and 6800 yen respectively. It was released on September 13th 2013.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-09-13
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My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission
Overview: A mysterious group called Humarize strongly believes in the Quirk Singularity Doomsday theory which states that when quirks get mixed further in with future generations, that power will bring forth the end of humanity. In order to save everyone, the Pro-Heroes around the world ask UA Academy heroes-in-training to assist them and form a world-class selected hero team. It’s up to the heroes to save the world and the future of heroes in what is the most dangerous crisis to take place yet in My Hero Academia.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2021-08-06
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One Piece "3D2Y": Overcome Ace's Death! Luffy's Vow to his Friends
Overview: The special takes place during the two year before the Straw Hats reunite on Sabody. Luffy is currently in Rusukaina training to get stronger to take on the New World. However the training is interrupted when Hancock's sisters, Marigold and Sandersonia, are kidnapped by the Byrnndi World, a pirate who was locked away on Level 6 of Impel Down but escaped during Luffy's invasion to save Ace, in order to lure Hancock to him and use her as a hostage against the World Government due to her Shichibukai status. Thus Luffy and Hancock head off to confront him and save Hancock's sisters.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-12-31
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Urusei Yatsura: Only You
Overview: Six-year-old Ataru steps on Elle's shadow during an impromptu game of shadow-tag; in Elle's culture, this is viewed as a marriage proposal. Eleven years later, Elle returns to Earth in order to marry Ataru — by which time not only had he forgotten the events of his childhood, but he was also going out with Lum. The rest of the plot focuses on Lum's attempts to prevent the marriage. The film was directed by Mamoru Oshii who was mad at the many requests that the producer made of him to alter the movie. Rumiko Takahashi considers this film her favorite and it is the most true to the original series.
Genres: Animation Romance Science Fiction Comedy Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-02-11
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Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
Overview: The events of Battle of Gods take place some years after the battle with Majin Buu, which determined the fate of the entire universe. After awakening from a long slumber, Beerus, the God of Destruction is visited by Whis, his attendant and learns that the galactic overlord Frieza has been defeated by a Super Saiyan from the North Quadrant of the universe named Goku, who is also a former student of the North Kai. Ecstatic over the new challenge, Goku ignores King Kai's advice and battles Beerus, but he is easily overwhelmed and defeated. Beerus leaves, but his eerie remark of "Is there nobody on Earth more worthy to destroy?" lingers on. Now it is up to the heroes to stop the God of Destruction before all is lost.
Genres: Animation Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-03-30
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Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the Wind
Overview: In an Edo-period retelling of "City Lights", Iyami, a poor beggar, befriends a flower-selling blind young girl. Through the ups and downs of their friendship, Iyami strives to find a way to make her see again.
Genres: Animation Comedy Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-08-25
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Talking Head
Overview: After the director of a film in production dissappears, his replacement has to deal with the cast and crew being mysteriously killed off one by one.
Genres: Mystery Drama Thriller Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-10-10
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The Tokyo Project
Overview: Akira, Junpei, Keiko and Kumiko are members of the Rutz Detective Agency, and are always ready for a good case. When a mysterious murder places a top secret floppy disk in the hands of Junpei, the gang suddenly has a conspiracy on their hands of grandiose proportions. Not only have they made an enemy of politicians and shady characters, but also the munitions manufacturer company Yotsuboshi itself! With murder attempts, rampaging machinery and kidnappers to handle, the group must race against the clock to foil the evil scheme before it's too late!
Genres: Animation Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-06-25
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Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker
Overview: Kogoro's detective agency receives a mysterious phone call. Someone on the other end warns about a bomb and leaves behind a code, which if Conan can decipher the riddle, he can stop the bomb. An adventure begins for Conan and the Detective Boys, taking place at a soccer match between Hideo Akagi of the Tokyo Spirits and Ryusuke Higo of Big Osaka.
Genres: Animation Mystery Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-04-14
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Juukou B-Fighter: The Movie
Overview: The movie version of Juukou B-Fighter premiered in Japan on April 15, 1995 at the Toei Super Hero Fair '95. It was originally shown as a triple feature alongside Mechanical Violator Hakaider and the feature film version of Chouriki Sentai Ohranger.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-04-15
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One Piece: Strong World Episode 0
Overview: The introductory chapter to the movie, Strong World, which depicts the events surrounding Gold Roger's execution.
Genres: Action Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-04-24
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The Next Generation Patlabor: Tokyo War
Overview: An attack takes place on Rainbow Bridge in Odaiba, Tokyo by the fighter helicopter `Gray Ghost`. 2 days earlier, the Gray Ghost was stolen. The perpetrators are followers of Yukihito Tsuge. Yukihito Tsuge planned a coup of Tokyo 13 years earlier. The leader of Special Vehicle Section 2, Keiji Gotoda, sets out to stop the terrorists.
Genres: Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-05-01
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Memories
Overview: In this anime anthology, a salvage ship crew happens upon a haunted vessel in "Magnetic Rose"; a cold tablet turns a lab worker into a biological weapon in "Stink Bomb"; and an urban populace carries on an endless war with an unseen foe in "Cannon Fodder."
Genres: Fantasy Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-12-23
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Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal
Overview: While vacationing, Koenma is kidnapped by a pair of demons known as Koashura and Garuga, who demand the possession of Lord Enma's coveted "Golden Seal." Botan finds Yusuke Urameshi and Kazuma Kuwabara on their summer vacation as well, and asks for their assistance in Koenma's rescue.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-07-10
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My Neighbor Totoro
Overview: Two sisters move to the country with their father in order to be closer to their hospitalized mother, and discover the surrounding trees are inhabited by Totoros, magical spirits of the forest. When the youngest runs away from home, the older sister seeks help from the spirits to find her.
Genres: Fantasy Animation Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-04-16
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Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer
Overview: As the perpetually lecherous Ataru and his friends prepare for a carnival at Tomobiki High School, they gradually realize the days are literally repeating themselves. Any effort to break the pattern dumps them back where they started.
Genres: Animation Comedy Romance Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-02-11
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Back to the Forest
Overview: Peter the fairy, who is head of Placid forest, loves to play with his animal friends. One day "Man" threatens to destroy their homes by cutting down the trees. They decide to peacefully protest but the humans won't listen. With their lives at stake, the animals and Peter carry out their final operation.
Genres: Animation TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1980-03-02
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Ninja Hattori-kun + Perman: Ninja Beast Jippō vs. Miracle Egg
Overview: The monster Zippo, who had an ominous prophetic dream and came to Tokyo worried about his childhood friend Hattori-kun, witnessed countless pink eggs raining down from the sky. It is the egg of a monster sent by invaders who are trying to consume the earth's plants for energy. Hattori-kun and his friends struggle to repel them with the help of Perman who rushes in?
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-03-16
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Ninja Hattori-kun + Perman: ESP Wars
Overview: One day, Kenichi meets Yuri, a foreign girl who is being chased by someone. In front of Hattori-kun and the Perman team, a mysterious masked monster named Psychoman, who can also levitate, appears. Psychoman, who plans to use his supernatural powers to conquer the world, forms an esper army of his own kind...
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-03-17
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Koichiro Uno's Wet and Open
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1979-01-16
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Ultra B: Black Hole kara no Dokusaisha BB!!
Overview: Features the arrival of the evil, pterodactyl-riding Black Baby, whom Ultra B fights with the aid of his cohorts Super Baby Robot and Muscle Bird.
Genres: Science Fiction Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-03-12
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Patlabor: The Movie
Overview: A mysterious suicide and a series of unmanned robot run-aways sparks off a Police investigation into the suspicious software on-board thousands of industrial robots around Tokyo.
Genres: Action Animation Science Fiction Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-07-15
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Patlabor 2: The Movie
Overview: A Japanese police unit who use giant anthropomorphic robots (called Labors) is caught up in a political struggle between the civilian authorities and the military when a terrorist act is blamed on an Air Force jet. With the aid of a government agent, the team gets close to a terrorist leader to stop things from going out of control when after the military is impelled to impose martial law.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Action Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-08-07
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Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger vs. Kyoryuger
Overview: Daigo Kiryu and Utsusemimaru set out on a journey in pursuit of Uchu King Dagded who invaded Earth. However, during the battle with Dagded, Utsusemimaru is sent to Earth in another time. They arrived on Earth, which has been invaded by the Deboth Army, unable to save the universe from Dagded. In order to stop the ruined future, they head back to the original timeline, but due to the changes in the timeline, Uchu King Gira reigns over Chikyuu!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2024-04-26
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Panzer World Galient
Overview: Mader is trying to unify the land of Asato using giant robots. A legend says that a champion, the giant of Iron, will come to destroy all lesser armour. Mader's ambitious son Hai tries to kill him and his other children, Hai's own brother Jordy and little sister Chururu, wanting no question as to the succession.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-01-21
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Maison Ikkoku: The Final Chapter
Overview: Yagami comes to Maison Ikkoku, not knowing of Godai's and Kyoko's wedding, stating that she is now an adult, which she is, not knowing how to tell her, they panic, but she finds out in the end, and is heart broken.
Genres: Animation Romance Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-11-06
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Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World
Overview: Arale and her friends learn of a World Grand Prix being organised by the Radial Kingdom. The prize is marrying Princess Front (a dead ringer to Ms. Yamabuki) or 1 million dollars. Of course they decide to enter for the money. Not so for Dr. Mashirito; he is going for the princess and will stop at nothing to win! The princess though has her own plan, which involves Ms. Yamabuki, and that of course means even Dr. Slump decides to enter with his trusty Borobo. Let the race begin...
Genres: Action Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-03-13
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Doctor Chichibuyama
Overview: Dr. Chichibuyama is the perverse head of a hospital way out in the mountains and terrorises patients with the help of his lover and a sexy young nurse.
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-04-03
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Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro
Overview: The film's story is a prequel to the Fist of the North Star depicting the one year interval between Kenshiro's defeat at the hands of Shin and their later battle. Unlike the others in the series this film has a completely original storyline in which Kenshiro, near death after his battle with Shin and having used his remaining energy to kill a pack of wolves, was captured by slavers. Due to his strength, Kenshiro could escape whenever he wanted, but chose to stay and protect the other slaves.
Genres: Animation Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-10-11
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Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine
Overview: Many engineers from around the world gather at the Interpol marine facility "Pacific Buoy" on Hachijo-jima, in the sea south of central Tokyo Prefecture coast, to witness the launch of a new system that connects all law enforcement camera systems around the world and enables facial recognition worldwide. Conan, along with his friends Kogoro, Ran, Agasa, Haibara, and the Detective Boys, also heads to the island with an invitation from Sonoko to see the whales. He receives a message from Subaru, who says that a Europol agent has been murdered in Germany by Gin. Perturbed, Conan sneaks onto the police ship led by Kuroda, which is bringing them to the island to protect the completion work, and tours the new facility, just in time for the Black Organization to kidnap a female engineer, seeking a piece of important data in her USB drive. A terrifying howl of screws is heard from the ocean as an unknown person approaches Haibara.
Genres: Animation Action Crime Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2023-04-14
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Genocyber
Overview: As the nations of the world begin to merge, world peace is threatened by the private armies of individual corporations. The Kuryu Group has just discovered a weapon that will tip world power in their favor. The Genocyber: a nightmarish combination of cybernetics and psychic potential. Many desire to control this monstrosity, but can its hatred be contained... Battle erupts, and the cyberpunk world of the future is about to explode with violence.
Genres: Animation Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-03-02
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Armored Trooper VOTOMS: The Last Red Shoulder
Overview: After his endeavours on planet Woodoo, Chirico reunites with his old comrades from the infamous Red Shoulder unit, planning to get revenge on their former commander, General Pailsen.
Genres: Action Animation Drama Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-08-21
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Go! Anpanman: Dadandan and the Twin Stars
Overview: A story about twin star fairies - Kirara and Kirari. Kirara is a sweet girl who loves to shoot shooting stars, and Kirari is a kind girl who watches the stars. After fighting each other, they fell to the ground. Kirara is helped by Anpanman where she fell on the banks of the lake. At a nearby castle, Dr. Hiyari was doing mind experiments to increase power. There, a mysterious light falls, it is a giant mysterious black fairy with special abilities - it is Kirari. Meanwhile, in the starry sky where Kirara and Kirari had been, the "Devil Star" with the power to destroy everything in the world has became powerful.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-07-04
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Zatch Bell! 101st Devil
Overview: While the battle to determine the next king of the demon realm has often been fraught, the rules were always clear. 100 demon children partnered with 100 humans would challenge each other, using 100 magical books. What none of them knew was that there was a 101st magical book, powerful enough to stop any of the others. Gash and Kiyomaro must begin a journey that will take them into the demon realm to confront the mysteries of Gash's past. But will they escape in time to help their friends in a battle with a seemingly unstoppable enemy?
Genres: Comedy Animation Adventure Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-07-09
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AKIBA OTOKO Z
Overview: The otaku of Akihabara are sent to internment camps one after another according to an ordinance created by the dictatorial governor. The otaku escape to Nihonbashi, Osaka, where they meet a cabaret girl and embark on a journey to find the legendary Akihabara Otoko, who will be their savior.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-08-01
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宇宙戦艦ヤマト2199 第二章「太陽圏の死闘」劇場先行上映
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Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-06-30
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宇宙戦艦ヤマト2199 第三章「果てしなき航海」劇場先行上映
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Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-10-13
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宇宙戦艦ヤマト2199 第四章「銀河辺境の攻防」劇場先行上映
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Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-01-12
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宇宙戦艦ヤマト2199 第五章「望郷の銀河間空間」劇場先行上映
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Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-04-13
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Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Offense and Defense on the Outer Reaches of the Galaxy
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Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-06-15
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Yu Yu Hakusho - Two Shots / All or Nothing
Overview: Two Shots adapts the extra chapter of the same name, while All or Nothing adapts Chapter 174 of the same name and a scene of the final chapter of the manga, which also matches with the conclusion of the final episode of the anime series. Two Shots tells the story of how Kurama and Hiei met, while All or Nothing covers a story of the main characters coming back together to solve a hostage crisis in the spirit world.
Genres: Animation Action Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-10-26
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The Voice Makes a Miracle
Overview: A voice actor starts teaching at a voice acting school.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-11-19
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Ushio and Tora: Comically Deformed Theater
Overview: Ushio encounters a strange purple monster that seems to be helpful, Tora deals with a kitten, and finally there is a mass chase, reprising all of the monsters from the OVA series.
Genres: Animation Comedy Horror Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-10-01
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Touch 4: Miss Lonely Yesterday
Overview: This fourth movie takes place a couple of years after the series. Minami and Tatsuya are both in college now. Different colleges, I might add. Tatsuya has quit playing baseball. Nitta is still pursuing Minami. And Tatsuya has a mysterious girl named Kaori at his college that seems to like him. So, how will all this affect the relationship between Minami and Tatsuya?
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1998-12-11
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Twilight Q
Overview: Part 1: "Time Knot: Reflection" Written by Kazunori Itô, directed by Tomomi Mochizuki. Mayu finds a camera floating in the ocean while on vacation. A very unusual camera. The film, mostly intact, reveals a picture of herself with a man she has never seen before. But that isn't the unusual part. This camera hasn't been made yet, and won't be made for another two years. Soon, Mayu finds herself swinging uncontrollably back and forth through time like a pendulum. Part 2: "Mystery Article File 538" Written and directed by Mamoru Oshii. This episode follows a down-on-his-luck detective who accepts the first case to come his way: Surveillance of a man and a little girl. But who are they? And why do airplanes that fly over them turn into giant imperial carp? An investigator's normal methods don't apply when reality itself no longer applies.
Genres: Animation Crime Fantasy Mystery Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-02-28
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Touch 5: Cross Road
Overview: Trying to find his own game of baseball, and not that of his brothers, Tatsuya moves to America and pitches for a poor, struggling minor league baseball team called the Emeralds. Meanwhile, Minami is still in Japan, trying to find her own path after quitting gymnastics. Inspired by a photograph of her final performance, she becomes the photographers assistant.
Genres: Animation Romance Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-02-09
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SPY x FAMILY CODE: White
Overview: While under the guise of taking his family on a weekend winter getaway, Loid's attempt to make progress on his current mission Operation Strix proves difficult when Anya mistakenly gets involved and triggers events that threaten world peace.
Genres: Animation Comedy Adventure Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2023-12-22
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Touch 2: The Farewell Gift
Overview: Tatsuya and Minami meet Akio Nitta, an ace batter who thought of Kazuya as his rival. Nitta sees great potential in Tatsuya and expects to face him on the road to the national high school baseball tournament.
Genres: Animation Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-12-13
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Ghost in the Shell
Overview: In the year 2029, the barriers of our world have been broken down by the net and by cybernetics, but this brings new vulnerability to humans in the form of brain-hacking. When a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster' begins involving them in politics, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop the Puppetmaster.
Genres: Action Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-11-18
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Business Commando Yamazaki
Overview: A 42-year-old salaryman is made to serve his company beyond the grave when his brain is installed in a super-powered android body in order to carry out corporate espionage.
Genres: Drama Science Fiction Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1997-10-25
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Don't Lose, Makendo!
Overview: Makenko used to be a normal boy—until he was kidnapped by the brain monster Dr. Mud and transformed into a cyborg capable of destroying both the monster and human worlds! On his quest for vengeance, he is inadvertently joined by Makendo, a fellow monster hunter who would prefer not to be, and her little sister Hikari who would like nothing better! Dastardly demons and wacky monsters abound as the trio fight the bad guys to kick some monster butt, and get Makenko's body back!
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-03-24
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Iria: Zeiram the Animation
Overview: A monster hunter goes after a beast that could be her brother.
Genres: Action Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-06-23
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Document: Fang of the Sun Dougram
Overview: In Space Century (SC) 152, the planet Deloyer, Earth's only colony, is home to a growing independence movement. The Fang of the Sun are a small team of guerillas fighting against Earth's occupation. To counter Earth's Combat Armors, they have a lone Combat Armor of their own: Dougram, a CA specially built for Deloyer's environment — and piloted by Crinn Cashim, the rebellious son of the leader of the Earth government on Deloyer. This compilation film version presents the events of the 75 episode anime series as a documentary, primarily focusing on the story's politics rather than the main characters. Originally screened with the short "Choro Q Dougram" and the Combat Mecha Xabungle compilation film Xabungle Graffiti.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-07-09
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Spooky Kitaro: Kitaro's Ghost Train
Overview: A 3D movie originally screened in Hanayashiki and some other amusement parks on 20.03.1999. The movie was later rerun at Toei's anime festival "Tobidasu! 3D Toei Anime Matsuri" on 03.10.2009. The DVD became available on 21.02.2010 titled "CG Toei Anime Matsuri" and it contained 3 other CG anime works by Toei (Kikansha Yaemon, Digimon Savers 3D: Digital World Kiki Ippatsu! and Digimon Adventure 3D: Digimon Grand Prix!).
Genres: Adventure Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1999-03-20
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Rokudenashi BLUES
Overview: Trouble finds Maeda, a good-for-nothing outcast with dreams of becoming a boxing champ, soon after enrolling at Teiken High School. His cavalier clumsiness has a way of attracting attention from gang leaders, school staff, and the precocious schoolgirl Chiaki. When a dangerous new gang leader threatens to upend order in the school, Maeda puts his training to work — along with every brain cell he can muster — to protect the balance of power.
Genres: Action Animation Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-07-11
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One Piece: Dream Soccer King!
Overview: At a huge pillar stadium, the Grand Line Cup Final is being held. The "Straw Hat Pirate Team"(Luffy, Zoro, Usopp, Sanji, and Chopper) are having a tie breaker shoot out against the "Villian All Star Team"(Buggy, Bon Clay, Jango, Hatchan, and a soccer like head player named Odacchi). Everyone of them gets a turn in kicking the ball to the goal. While Coby is taking the goalie position, and isn't doing too good in blocking the goal. One after another, the game eventually comes to a sudden death match. Which team will win the Grand Line Cup?
Genres: Fantasy Comedy Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2002-03-02
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The Aurora
Overview: Deep-sea archeologist Hiroshi Ibuki is the member of the digging team working at the bottom of the sea hoping to uncover the origins of Earth's existence but instead uncovers a mysterious colony of bacteria which gives off light similar to the Aurora Borealis. The ancient bacteria, once revived, attempt to make the world habitable for themselves - a process that would bring Earth back to its early primal form, killing all current life in the process.
Genres: Animation Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-08-06
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One Piece: Take Aim! The Pirate Baseball King
Overview: At a huge baseball stadium ship it's the Pirate Baseball King playoffs. Hosted by Bon Clay/Mr. 2 & Buggy the Clown. The Straw Hat Pirates are now up showing off their skills in baseball. All 7 of them are up against the Arlong Pirates (This includes Arlong, Momoo, Chuu, Kuroobi, Hacchi, and several Skypiea characters for backup on both teams). This is unlike any ordinary baseball game, as Arlong's team uses iron spiked balls instead of regular baseballs to make Luffy and his team lose. After one strike out to another, it becomes 3-0 for the final inning. Will Luffy's team be able to defeat Arlong's team?
Genres: Comedy Animation Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-03-06
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Go! Anpanman: Let's Defeat the Haunted Ship!!
Overview: Baikinman invades Anpanman's town on a ghost ship. Can Anpanman's crew defeat Baikinman and save Rollpanna and the marines?
Genres: Fantasy Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-07-29
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Maison Ikkoku: Shipwrecked on Ikkoku Island
Overview: Yotsuya and Ichinose reminisce about a time when Shun Mitaka, Yotsuya's suitor, took the tenants of Ikkoku-kan on a pleasure cruise aboard his new boat. After the boat breaks up, everyone is left shipwrecked on a desert island, where they must try to make the best of the situation. This animated short is an adaptation of a story from MAISON IKKOKU, a manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-01-31
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Megazone 23 II
Overview: The Dezalg have returned with a new, horrible weapon and unleashed it on Megazone 23's defenses. Believing their salvation is also in new weapons, B.D. is again bent on breaking the EVE's final protection level.Full control of Megazone 23 would mean unfettered weapons development. Shogo, meanwhile, has tried to return to a 'normal' life; Hanging out with his biker gang, "Trash" and his girlfriend, Yui. But, his convictions about the Megazone's shadow government policies haven't changed and when EVE calls for his help, he discovers where the Garland bike has been hidden. It's showdown time for Shogo and B.D., Trash and the military, as well as the Dezalg and Megazone. However, EVE's final secret, A.D.A.M., may mean no one will survive.
Genres: Science Fiction Animation Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-05-30
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Yu Yu Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho
Overview: Two recap specials that focus on Team Urameshi's matches in the Dark Tournament and four separate volumes focusing around one of the main characters; Yusuke, Kurama, Hiei, or Kuwabara.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-09-21
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The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
Overview: Nils Holgersson is a young boy on a farm who is cruel to the animals. But when he catches the farm's little goblin it becomes one prank too many. He is magically shrunk and suddenly the farm animals are out for revenge. He flees on the back of the goose Morten and they join up with a flock of wild geese. Together they travel all over Sweden, with Nils hoping to find a way to become big again.
Genres: Animation Drama Adventure Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle
Overview: Senbei Norimaki finds the secret treasure named “Eye of Rainbow” of the legendary Nanaba Castle in the mountain. This treasure makes every dream come true. When the gang of Arale Norimaki and Gatchan tried to steal the treasure, Bisna, who is the descendant of Nanaba Kingdom, takes the treasure. Bisna wants to revive the devil and Nanaba Kingdom. Arale and her friends went towards the secret Nanaba Castle to get back the treasure.
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-12-22
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Queen Millennia
Overview: The planet LaMetal is on a collision (and conquering) course with the Earth, and the only one who can stop the forthcoming catastrophe is Queen Millennia, a former princess of La-Metal who has made Earth her home.
Genres: Action Science Fiction Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-03-13
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Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D
Overview: Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D is a cinematic attraction at Universal Studios Japan, as part of "Universal Jump Summer". The attraction features a new installment in the Dragon Ball series, which primarily depicts a CG animation of Goku vs. Frieza, presented as a 4D attraction. The event was held from July 1 to September 4, alongside similar attractions based on One Piece and Death Note.
Genres: Adventure Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-07-01
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Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Overview: Earth is peaceful following the Tournament of Power. Realizing that the universes still hold many more strong people yet to see, Goku spends all his days training to reach even greater heights. Then one day, Goku and Vegeta are faced by a Saiyan called 'Broly' who they've never seen before. The Saiyans were supposed to have been almost completely wiped out in the destruction of Planet Vegeta, so what's this one doing on Earth? This encounter between the three Saiyans who have followed completely different destinies turns into a stupendous battle, with even Frieza (back from Hell) getting caught up in the mix.
Genres: Action Science Fiction Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-12-14
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Urusei Yatsura: Lum the Forever
Overview: While performing in a student film, Ataru cuts down Tarozakura, a large, ancient cherry tree. Strange things begin to happen all across Tomobiki: a mountain appears out of nowhere, spring changes to winter, and Lum loses her powers, while those around her act as if she doesn't exist.
Genres: Animation Comedy Science Fiction Fantasy Romance Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-02-25
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Battle Angel
Overview: In his travels as a bounty hunter, Hunter–Warrior and cyborg healer Ido one day discovers and repairs the remnants of a cyborg whom he names Gally. Though possessing the body of a young woman, Gally now embodies Ido's most sophisticated and lethal cybernetic skills. The preternaturally strong, amnesiac Gally begins to forge a life for herself in a world where every day is a struggle for survival.
Genres: Animation Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-06-21
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Spooky Kitaro: Ghost Nighter
Overview: A film adaptation of the 'Spooky Kitaro' story of the same name.
Genres: Animation Family Fantasy Horror Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1997-03-08
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Spooky Kitaro: Yokai Express! The Phantom Train
Overview: Kitarou, a ghost, spends his afterlife helping humans in need of his skills. He thwarts the plans of evil spirits who live to torment humanity. In this episode The Western demons hijacked the Phantom Train. Kitaro and his friends must stop this crime.
Genres: Fantasy Animation Comedy Family Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1997-07-12
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Spooky Kitaro: The Great Sea Beast
Overview: Kitaro is a yōkai boy born in a cemetery and, aside from his mostly decayed father, the last living member of the Ghost Tribe (幽霊族 yūrei zoku?). He is missing his left eye, but his hair usually covers the empty socket. He fights for peace between humans and yōkai, which generally involves protecting the former from the wiles of the latter.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-07-06
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Psychic Wars
Overview: When brilliant surgeon Ukyo Retsu removes a cancer from a mysterious old woman, he doesn't realize that the cancer is a 5000 year-old demon. Ukyo must then assume the role of protector of the Earth.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Science Fiction Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-02-21
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Devil Hunter Yohko 2
Overview: Yohko trains to become a good devil hunter. Nearby a local construction site destroys a forest in which sleeping spirits lie. The spirits are disturbed by this and start harassing the construction workers. Azusa Kanzaki, a Devil Hunter in training, is introduced. Azusa came to become an apprentice to Yohko. The two team up to fight against the spirits that are harassing the workers.
Genres: Animation Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-12-22
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Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island
Overview: Professor Senbei finds a videotape of his deceased father providing instructions on how to create a love potion. The main ingredient is a tear of the evil Gyaasuka Daimao who lives at the Wonder Island. To retrieve it, Senbei takes Arale and Gatchan on a wacky adventure.
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-07-18
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Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
Overview: When local teacher Midori Yamabuki receives an emergency summons to her home planet it turns out to be a trap devised by galactic warlord Dr. Mashirito, and it's up to Dr. Senbei Norimaki and a group of students (including his robot daughter Arale) to venture into space to save her.
Genres: Animation Comedy Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-07-10
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Bagi: The Monster of Mighty Nature
Overview: Tezuka Osamu's tale of a genetically engineered pink American Mountain-lion named Bagi and the friendship she develops with Ryo, a lonesome bike gang member.
Genres: Animation Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-08-19
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Space Warriors Baldios
Overview: After polluting their own planet beyond repair, a race of evil aliens target earth as their next home. Now it is up to a lone outcast and his robotic spacecraft, Baldios, to defend earth. But, first he must convince the distrusting human population of the impending danger.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-12-29
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Bathhouse 911: Jellyfish Bliss
Overview: A young woman and her boyfriend are recruited to work in a bathhouse but find their relationship falling apart when she falls for a dangerous gangster.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1978-11-18
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One Piece: Stampede
Overview: The world's boldest buccaneers set sail for the great Pirate Festival, where the Straw Hats join a mad-dash race to find Gol D. Roger's treasure. There's just one little problem: An old member of Roger's crew has a sinister score to settle.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-01-03
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Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love
Overview: The third film finds Ataru transformed into a pink hippopotamus, which sends Lum chasing after the wicked magician responsible, with catastrophic results. With Lum gone, her friends decide that there is no reason to remain, and so Tomobiki slowly returns to normal. The highlight of the film is a high speed chase scene with an angry Lum flying after the mysterious Ruu through the city at night and into a hall of mirrors (and illusion ). Ataru's true feelings for Lum are probably more obvious in this film than any of the others.
Genres: Science Fiction Animation Comedy Fantasy Romance Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-01-26
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Ghost Sweeper Mikami
Overview: Meet Mikami - the SEXY leader of one of Japan's most successful independent ghost-busting agencies. Together with her eclectic team of exorcists, she's prepared to do battle with any supernatural adversary - but only for the right price! When an ancient spirit enlists her aid to deal with a re-incarnated foe, Mikami gets more than she bargained for. As the wicked Nosferatu - a vampire lord able to absorb the very life essence of his victims - begins to turn the city's inhabitants into mindless zombies, Mikami's team must race against time to save Tokyo from destruction. Watch The Ultimate Vampire Slayer in this fast, fun and furious supernatural action-adventure!
Genres: Animation Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-12-04
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Urusei Yatsura: Ryoko's September Tea Party
Overview: Ryoko throws a tea party for her friends. Flashbacks reveal the pasts of Ryoko's various guests.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-09-24
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Dr. Slump: Dr. Mashirito and Abale-chan
Overview: Dr. Mashirito and Abale-chan centers around Dr. Mashirito Jr. and his creation Abale, who serves as a rebellious opposite of the protagonist Arale. Many years after the end of Dr. Slump, Dr. Mashirito Jr. returns to avenge his father Dr. Mashirito, the sworn enemy of Senbei Norimaki. He makes an android at any point similar to Arale, except for her character that is somewhat different. He gives the name "Abale" to this android. In spite of itself, Abale will successfully contain an alien invasion.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-03-03
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Urusei Yatsura: Memorial Album
Overview: Featured special that uses scenes from the series stored on a personal satellite of the Los Mendo family.
Genres: Animation Comedy Science Fiction Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-09-15
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Urusei Yatsura: The Final Chapter
Overview: It seems that Lum's grandfather made an agreement that should he have a daughter, she would be married to a traveling merchant that he met. Now, the merchant has come to collect due. Ataru is tricked into thinking that Lum wants to leave, and so, in a moment of anger, says he hates her. Arguments erupt, and Lum decides that she must know the truth of Atarus feelings. As for all the questions of importance for the Onis, a game of tag begins, one that Ataru can win simply by telling Lum I Love You. However, in the end his pride may end up dooming him. So begins the series of events that will at long last decide the future and fate of Ataru and Lum.
Genres: Action Adventure Animation Comedy Romance Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-02-01
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Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling
Overview: Lupika, an alien princess, is in love with a tofu seller. To make him love her too (at least, announce his love. He obviously fears the social taboo of a tofu vendor marrying a princess), she needs to get a love potion, which is in a certain temple. Legend has it that the only person that can obtain this love potion is the most lecherous man in the universe. That man turns out to be Ataru Moroboshi. Lupika kidnaps Ataru to make him get the potion, and Lum and her friends go out to search for Ataru.
Genres: Action Adventure Animation Comedy Romance Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-08-16
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Fist of the North Star - TV Compilation 2 - Six Sacred Fists of Nanto! Rei, the Star of Justice
Overview: Compilation film covering the Rei story arc of the Fist of the North Star TV Series
Genres: Animation Action Science Fiction TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-01-14
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Fist of the North Star - TV Compilation 3 - Legend of the Conqueror of Century's End - Raoh Must Die!
Overview: Compilation film covering the fourth arc of the Fist of the North Star TV series involving Raoh
Genres: Animation Action Adventure Science Fiction TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-02-12
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Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters: The Great Dinosaur War
Overview: Both TyrannoRanger and AbaRed are attacking the Kyoryugers because of mind control by Space War God Boldos. Boldos uses the feelings of revenge from enemies defeated by heroes who uses the power of dinosaurs, creating Neo-Grifforzer and Neo-Geildon, clones of past enemies as well as Enter and Escape,enemies of the Go-Busters. Villains spanning generations are united into a single evil force. The Kyoryugers, who are fighting an unseen evil, meet with the Go-Busters, and the "Greatest Trap ever seen on Earth" is sprung. What rises up against the true dinosaurs, and the death of your best friends? Now, the Kyoryugers must try and use the "True Brave".
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-01-18
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Doraemon: Nobita's Secret Gadget Museum
Overview: While Doraemon is asleep, a famous thief comes and steals his cat-bell. Without his cat-bell, Doraemon starts to act more and more like a normal cat. In order to stop this, Nobita, Shizuka, Suneo, and Gian have to go and search for his bell, so they go to a factory where all of Doraemon's gadgets are made.
Genres: Adventure Family Animation Comedy Fantasy Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-03-09
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Lily C.A.T.
Overview: The crew of an interplanetary starship fights for survival after an alien force takes control of their craft.
Genres: Science Fiction Horror Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-09-01
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The Rebirth of Buddha
Overview: 17 year-old Sayako Amanokawa aspires to become a journalist, just like Kanemoto, an elite newspaper writer she looks up to. But Kanemoto, shamed from an erroneous report about a corruption scandal, jumps in front of a train and commits suicide. Since that incident, Sayako suddenly becomes able to see spirits and almost loses her life. However, from that near-fatal incident she experiences something extraordinary. The journalist inside her stirred, she embarks to find out about the truth. But the forces that stand in her way turn out to be much formidable than she ever imagined. [from AnimeNewsNetwork]
Genres: Romance Fantasy Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-10-17
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Metropolis
Overview: In the midst of societal conflict in the futuristic city of Metropolis, Kenichi and his uncle Shunsaku Ban set out to uncover the mystery behind the first human-like robot, Tima.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-05-26
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Love Wedge 1
Overview: On planet Amoi, a great society has developed, creating a computerized city called Tanagura, ruled by supercomputer Jupiter. The populace is almost entirely male and is based on hair color; anyone silver/blond are the elite, with dark/black hair as the bottom of society, often known as "mongrels". Blonds have "pets", which are usually young boys kept for a few years, who are especially made for performing sexual actions for the Blond's voyeurism entertainment. The pets are not supposed to be kept for long, nor are Blonds allowed to interact sexually with them; but one Blond, named Iason Mink, has kept a pet for years. Mink is also rumored to sleep with his pet named Riki and refuses to let go of him; despite Jupiter's disapproval. Riki fights with his emotions and society problems, unable to decide what to do about his old friend/lover Gai (Guy) and their gang. Iason is obsessed with keeping Riki, and Riki doesn't know what to do; fight against him or surrender to him.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-08-31
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Love Wedge 2
Overview: Riki returns to Iason Mink to live as his "pet," but Riki's friend Guy tries to take him back.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-05-21
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Good Morning Althea
Overview: The story revolves around Nikolai, apparently a part-cyborg; Galory, a young boy who apparently is part human/part Crest person, and Althea, who is entirely a Crest person. Seems the Earth and the Crest people were at war for 300 years so there's still a lot of bad feelings present. The ship Galory, Nikolai and others are on is ambushed and almost everyone killed by some kind of automated attack ships from a huge Crest ship that has been taken over by an automaton. Galory, Nikolai and Althea go to the ship to try and see if there are any survivors of an advanced party from Galory's ship that can be saved, and to see if they can destroy the Type 38 automaton in the ship's core.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-12-16
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Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - Poltergeist Report
Overview: When the Spirit World is flooded due to an unusual rainfall which overflows the River Sanzu (aka the River Styx), Lord Koenma senses an extremely powerful enemy. He entrusts Death God Botan, to deliver to Spirit Detective Yusuke, a mysterious item which must be protected from the invading enemy. However, by the time Botan finds Yusuke, she's too weak to explain the situation. Yusuke and his friends are left in the dark about the new enemy, but not for long. Soon it is a battle for Earth between mere Spirit Detectives and the almighty king of the Netherworld.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-04-09
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Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
Overview: In order to wish for immortality and avenge his father, Garlic Jr. collects the dragon balls, kidnapping Goku's son Gohan in the process. Goku, Kami, Piccolo, and Krillin unite to rescue Gohan and save the world from being sucked into a dead zone.
Genres: Animation Action Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-07-15
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Inferious Interplanetary War Chronicle - Condition Green
Overview: Keith, George, Edward, Yang and Shaw are Platoon #801, the five-man team formed to protect their homeworld in the Inferious galaxy from alien invasion. Gazaria's evil emperor Vince conquers the neighbor worlds of Kal and Granad, and suddenly only Platoon #801, also known as Condition Green, stands between him and the conquest of Emerald Earth.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-11-29
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Coo of The Far Seas
Overview: After a storm hits their island, Yusuke (driving his jet-ski) finds a baby dinosaur. He show it to his dad, they keep it and call it Coo. But there are other parties interested in a 65 million year old creature...
Genres: Animation Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-12-19
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Visitor
Overview: In 2099, spaceship Davide is sent to investigate a mysterious object threatening one of Mars' moons only to end up being transported through time and space.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1998-11-07
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Midoriyama High School, Koshien Edition (Movie)
Overview: The story of students of a baseball team from Midoriyama High School, who will participate in the 66th National Championship Tournament of Senior High School Baseball in Japan.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-06-29
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Space Battleship Yamato 2199: And Now the Warship Comes
Overview: Theatrical release of episodes 23-26 of Space Battleship Yamato 2199.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-08-23
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Angel ga Tonda Hi
Overview: A heart-warming story depicting the day-to-day life full of laughter and tears as a mother copes with her children.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-09-27
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Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie
Overview: The legendary Space Sheriff Gavan is hired to capture the Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger. However, Gavan himself is captured by Ashurada, a Zangyack prison chief and descendant of his old enemy Don Horror, and jailed in the worst prison in the universe. The Gokaigers resolve to rescue the sheriff from the prison and join forces with him to fight Ashurada.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-01-21
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Zatch Bell! Attack of Mechavulcan
Overview: As Kiyomaro races to catch the bus to seaside camp, little does he know that Dr. M2, a demonic magic scientist from the future, has sent out a robot to kidnap him. He's trapped in limbo with the mad magic scientist who wants to be his partner and an army of Vulcan robot lookalikes. Dr. M2 sends a robot to pretend to befriend Gash, keeping him away from Kiyomaro until M2 can abscond with the teen genius to the future. In the end, it comes down to saving the world with a little help from their friends...
Genres: Animation Adventure Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-08-06
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Overlord: The Undead King
Overview: The first recap film of season 1 of the anime TV series Overlord, covering episodes 1 to 7. In the year 2138, the popular online VR game Yggdrasil is quietly shut down one day. However, the player Momonga decides to not log out and is transformed into a powerful skeletal wizard upon shutdown. The game world continues to change, with non-player characters beginning to feel emotions. Confronted with this abnormal situation, Momonga and his loyal followers strive to investigate and take over the new world the game has become.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-02-25
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Overlord: The Dark Hero
Overview: The second recap film of season 1 of the anime TV series Overlord, covering episodes 8 to 13.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-03-11
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Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Alone Again
Overview: The fight with the Martial Church had dire consequences, and Chirico now finds himself a wanderer. An encounter with a woman called Stevia leads to a reunion with old friends, but the homecoming must wait since war refuses to leave Chirico alone.
Genres: Action Adventure Drama Science Fiction Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-01-08
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Maison Ikkoku: Through the Passing of the Seasons
Overview: A full-length movie recap of the Maison Ikkoku series that focuses on the relationship between Godai and Kyoko. The entire special is taken from footage of the TV series.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-09-25
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Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug
Overview: A Super Namekian named Slug comes to invade Earth. But the Z Warriors do their best to stop Slug and his gang.
Genres: Action Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-03-19
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Sergeant Keroro The Super Duper Movie 5: Creation! Ultimate Keroro, Wonder Space-Time Island
Overview: Seeking to unlock the mystery of a strange stone statue that looks exactly like their Sergeant, the members of the Keroro Platoon find themselves engaged in a great adventure.
Genres: Animation Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-02-27
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Charge!! Men's Private School
Overview: Otokojuku, a private school for juvenile delinquents that were previously expelled from normal schools. At this school, Japanese chivalry is taught through the feudal and military fundamentals. Similar to an action film, the classes are overwhelmed by violence. Only those who survive it become true men. (Animenfo)
Genres: Animation Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-07-23
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Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files
Overview: When Fujiko secures a file that documents the location of the fabled Columbus Egg – a mystical relic that controls the weather – she quickly recruits Lupin and the gang to track down the long-lost treasure. Unfortunately, her memory of Lupin and his friends are wiped out almost entirely. Can the gang restore Fujiko’s memory before the Egg falls into the hands of a madman?
Genres: Action Animation Comedy TV Movie Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1999-07-30
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Mon Colle Knight: Legendary Fire Dragon
Overview: An alternative interpretation of the series' start.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Adventure Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-12-21
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I am Devilman, the Devil!
Overview: As Akira Fudo wakes up, he finds himself in a "chibi" form, which he thinks doesn't fit a hero such as himself. He is not the only one that has changed. Together with Ryo and Miki, they set out on a journey to restore their proper appearances and find out what caused this change. During their adventure they find several other characters from the world of Go Nagai, such as Mazinger Z, Dr. Hell, Baron Ashura, and others.
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-02-20
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Ultraman Super Fighter Legend
Overview: From the north of the galaxy a dreadful menace, Comet Warrior God Tsuifon, is fast approaching the Earth destroying everything in its path. There awaits it Fighter Ultraman, the legendary defender of the planet, and a deadly battle is about to begin.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Adventure Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-09-25
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Ghost in the Shell 2.0
Overview: In the year 2029, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster'. Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is a reproduced version of its original 1995 counterpart. Among a numerous enhancements, for the film's 2.0 release, were a number of scenes were overhauled with 3D animation, visual improvements, and soundtrack rerecorded in 6.1 surround sound.
Genres: Action Animation Drama Crime Mystery Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-07-12
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BOCCHI THE ROCK! Recap Part 2
Overview: Revisit Bocchi's journey to playing at her school festival and friendship with Kita.
Genres: Animation Comedy Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2024-08-09
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eX-Driver: Nina & Rei Danger Zone
Overview: The story takes place on a world 100 years in the future, a few years before Lisa and Lorna joined eX-D organization. The world where people drives computer-controlled electrically powered "AI cars" which automatically take you where you want to go. However, one AI car mysteriously start to run amok. Now Nina and Rei, as the main driver for ex-D organization have to solve the mystery behind the AI car with evil plot and trap awaiting for them...
Genres: Action Science Fiction Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2002-04-20
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幽游白书：夜叉的阴谋
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Original Language: zh
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The Little Flying Fish Gets Sick
Overview: The peaceful passage of daily life in the Pacific Ocean is upended in a flash on March 1, 1954, with the first American nuclear test at Bikini Atoll. The far-reaching fallout forever changes the lives of the ocean’s cheerful inhabitants.
Genres: Animation History War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-09-01
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Fist of the North Star
Overview: After a nuclear holocaust tears the world apart, mankind is forced to the harshness of not only the oppression of others who are much more powerful, but the dead earth which seems to be getting worse with every passing moment. But a savior has risen from the ashes, a man who will defeat those who would torment the weak and make the world a livable place once more. A man named Kenshiro...
Genres: Animation Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-03-08
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Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis
Overview: The reincarnation of a 10th century Japanese general haunts 1920's Tokyo.
Genres: Mystery Fantasy Horror Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-01-30
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Me & Roboco: The Movie
Overview: While Roboco is having fun showing off her signature knee impersonations in a nearby vacant lot, Bondo notices something and turns around. Not only does he sense that something unusual is about to happen, he also sees Roboco as if she is enveloping him and the others...!?
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2025-04-18
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Dragon Heart: Adventures Beyond This World
Overview: Two teenagers get drowned in the river. To come back to life, they have to explore the spirit world and find their purpose and mission in life. Their adventure starts from hell and continues into Shambhala and beyond. Can they come back to life?
Genres: Animation Fantasy Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2025-06-06
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Shin Abarenbō Shōgun
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Genres: TV Movie Action History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2025-01-04
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Netrun-mon the Movie
Overview: Conceived by Netrunner Magazine to celebrate their 5th birthday. This 30-min OVA is directed by Poyoyon Rock (of "Popotan" fame) and stars cute Netrunner characters Nin'i-tan and friends.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-11-24
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