Akio Otsuka
Also Known As: Akio Otuka, Akio Ootsuka, Akio Ohtsuka, おおつか あきお, 大冢明夫, 大塚 明夫, Akio Ôtsuka, آکیو اوتسوکا
Biography: Akio Otsuka is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Mausu Promotion. He is the son of fellow voice actor Chikao Otsuka. In February 2005, he married voice actress Yoko Soumi, but later divorced her in 2009.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan
Birthday: November 24, 1959
Adult: No
Gender: Male
TMDb-Id: 40451
IMDb-Id: nm0960033
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Known For
Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III - The Advent
Overview: A year has passed since Guts parted ways with the Band of the Hawks. Meanwhile, his former mercenary group is plotting a rescue mission to save an imprisoned Griffith.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure Drama Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-02-01
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Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary
Overview: The secret of the Lupin family treasure is out: its location is written inside a dictionary once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte himself! When the dictionary turns up as the prize for a historic motor car race, the notorious Lupin the Third and his criminal cadre race the world's superpowers to win - or steal - the Dictionary and unearth his grandfather's legacy of riches!
Genres: Animation Action Comedy TV Movie Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-08-09
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Lupin the Third: From Siberia with Love
Overview: Notorious thief Lupin the Third aims to steal the lost treasure of the Romanov royal family with his criminal associates along for the ride. The treasure is an immense quantity of gold hidden underground in the vaults of a mysterious Texas bank. But to obtain the gold, Lupin and his friends will have to face down both the Mafia and Rasputon, the telepathic descendant of the mad monk Rasputin. Lupin again eludes inspector Zenigata with the help of a mysterious blonde named Judy Scott, as Rasputon manipulates the world's leaders to put every obstacle in Lupin's path.
Genres: Action Animation Comedy TV Movie Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-09-01
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Lupin the Third: Alcatraz Connection
Overview: Secretly operating his cruiser as a casino at sea isn’t enough for mafia don Lukino Marcano. He’s also looking for the gold-laden boat wreckage worth the budget of a small country! Lupin sniffs out the plan to recover this long-lost treasure and brings along his partners Jigen, Goemon, and Fujiko for the ride to crash Lukino’s party.
Genres: Adventure Animation Comedy TV Movie Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-08-03
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Paprika
Overview: When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patient's dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist can stop it and recover it before damage is done: Paprika.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-10-01
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Yo-kai Watch Shadowside: Resurrection of the Demon King
Overview: There used to be a boy who could control Yo-kai with a mysterious watch. However, he became unable to see Yo-kai when he became an adult. With the boy's duties finished, the watch was buried away in space-time. Then 30 years later, quiet everyday life comes to an end as a fateful day beging with a comet drawing near. The terrible Yo-kai virus Onimaro infects people's malevolent intentions and spreads infinitely. The one chosen by the Yo-kai Watch is the one who can save humanity from its crisis. The bond between humans and Yo-kai may be recovered with the attainment of a new Yo-kai Watch.
Genres: Animation Family Fantasy Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-12-17
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Jungle Emperor: Courage Changes the Future
Overview: Because of non-stop environmental destruction, the United Nations commission a private company, "Eternal Earth", to create an artificial jungle to be a nature preserve and to protect animals. Leo, son of Panja, is born in this artificial world. The story starts when Leo and Kenichi, the son of the Eternal Earth company's CEO, meet. Kenichi has the ability to understand and talk to the animals.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-09-05
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Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Overview: Cyborg detective Batou is assigned to investigate a series of murders committed by gynoids—doll-like cyborgs, which all malfunctioned, killed, then self-destructed afterwards. The brains of the gynoids initialize in order to protect their manufacturer's software, but in one gynoid, which Batou himself neutralized, one file remains: a voice speaking the phrase "Help me."
Genres: Animation Drama Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-03-06
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PUNK FILM
Overview: A punk-yakuza-fantasy comedy set in Onomichi.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-11-07
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Eternal 831
Overview: In the present day, the world is in turmoil due to an "unprecedented disaster." A young man living in Tokyo, Suzushirō, has a secret he cannot tell anyone. That secret is that he can stop the time around him despite his thoughts. One day, he meets a girl named Nazuna who has the same "power". When he learns that she is being used in a crime, he impulsively reaches out to help her.
Genres: Animation Drama Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2022-03-18
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Ghost in the Shell: Production Report
Overview: A behind the scenes look at the making of the 1995 classic anime, Ghost in the Shell.
Genres: Documentary Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-01-01
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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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City Hunter Special: The Secret Service
Overview: City Hunter, the globally adored hero, becomes embroiled in an adventure that takes him deep into the political intrigue of a Third World country and into the pain and anguish of one man's tortured past. James McGuire's life is so dangerous he has to hire bodyguards for his Secret Service agents. It doesn't help that his chief agent is actually his long-lost daughter. Luckily for him, City Hunter and Kaori are behind on the rent and need the work. But a dark secret from McGuire's past threatens to destroy him and his lonely daughter Anna. Will he live to rescue his country? Will his resentful daughter learn to love him again? Will City Hunter finally get some action?
Genres: Action Animation Comedy Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-01-05
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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man
Overview: The year is 2030 and six years have passed since a criminal known only as "The Laughing Man" swept through top medical nanotechnology firms committing acts of cyber-terrorism, kidnapping, and espionage leaving no known suspects. New information is revealed, as Section 9 enters the hunt for a suspect capable of unfathomable actions in this compilation of Stand Alone Complex content.
Genres: Science Fiction Animation Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-09-23
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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society
Overview: The story takes place in the year 2034, two years after the events in Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG. Female cyborg Major Motoko Kusanagi has left Public Security Section 9, an elite counter-terrorist and anti-crime unit specializing in cyber-warfare, which has expanded to a team of 20 field operatives with Togusa acting as the field lead.
Genres: Animation Action Thriller Crime Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-09-01
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Sand Land
Overview: In a far future, war has destroyed the entire Earth, leaving only a barren wasteland where the supply of water is controlled by a greedy king.
Genres: Animation Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2023-07-22
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Luffy's Fall! The Unexplored Region - Grand Adventure in the Ocean's Navel
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Genres: Animation Action Adventure TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-12-20
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The Making of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Overview: This making of segment offers a lot of interview comments with the crew behind it, although does so in a rather rapid fashion. The most interesting element of this is probably learning a bit more behind how the movie was created from an animation standpoint, in particular the insight around animating the robots.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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Fist of the North Star: The Legend of the True Savior: Legend of Raoh-Chapter of Death in Love
Overview: A film adaptation of the Holy Emperor story arc, which primarily depicted the conflict between Kenshiro and Souther. New characters Reina, one of Raoh's army officers who falls in love with him, and her brother Soga, Raoh's advisor, play an important part with much of the plot involving Raoh's relationship with Reina as he conquers the land; most of this portion is new content exclusive to this film. The other side of the story is the retelling of Ken's attempt to save and protect the villagers from Souther's army with the help of Shū. There is also a small subplot of Bart returning to his home.
Genres: Animation Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-03-11
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Destroy Vicious
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Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-03-05
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Scramble Wars
Overview: Take the characters from a number of sci-fi based animes, a stage not unlike "Wacky Races," super deformed madness, and general insanity and what you get is Scramble Wars. While Scramble Wars does include characters from the original Bubblegum Crisis, Gall Force and Genesis Survivor Gaiarth, it also has a few other characters from other animes such as AD Police and Riding Bean.
Genres: Science Fiction Comedy Action Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-10-28
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The River's Light
Overview: A story of a rat family who have to leave their home because humans start a construction site. Now the rats are searching for a place to stay.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-06-20
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Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War
Overview: In the year 2045, after an economic disaster known as the Synchronized Global Default, rapid developments in AI propelled the world to enter a state of "Sustainable War". However, the public is not aware of the threat that AI has towards the human race. A compilation film with newly added footage.
Genres: Animation Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2021-12-21
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Patalliro! Stage Play ★Stardust Project★
Overview: The second theatrical play adaptation of the popular manga series “Patalliro!”.
Genres: Comedy Music Romance Fantasy Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-07-27
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Ghost Book
Overview: The forbidden book that will make any wish come true "The Ghostly Book of Books". However, in order to make your wish come true you have to go through a life-threatening trial. What is that trial...?
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2022-07-22
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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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Sword of the Stranger
Overview: Pursued by formidable Chinese assassins, young Kotaro and his dog run into No Name, a mysterious stranger who gets pulled into the chase. The unlikely companions form a bond over saving the dog from a poison attack, but chaos erupts when the assassins find Kotaro, and No Name must face his past before a horrible fate is met again.
Genres: Action Animation History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-09-29
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Black Jack: Capital Transfer to Heian
Overview: World famous surgeon Black Jack meets a family with a strange predicament...their grandma is constantly demanding money. They struggle to deal with this beligerent elderly woman whose motives are shrouded in mystery. But when her medical problems come into play, Black Jack and his adoptive daughter-slash-assistant Pinoko are ready to operate!
Genres: Animation Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-11-03
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Darkside Blues
Overview: The Persona Century Corporation has purchased nearly every parcel of land on earth. Dissension is not tolerated within the corporation's borders and those who oppose Persona are dealt with swiftly. Of those few places not yet under Persona's control is the free town of Kabuki-cho, also known as "The Dark Side of Tokyo". Within the town, under the leadership of a woman named Mai, is a small resistance group called Messiah. Into this world steps a man who takes the sobriquet of Kabuki-cho: Darkside. Sealed up in another dimension eighteen years ago by Persona Century, Darkside now returns to aid Messiah using his unique mystic power of renewal.
Genres: Animation Horror Mystery Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-10-08
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Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel
Overview: The renowned Metal Gear Solid comic book series by Ashley Wood and Kris Oprisko comes to life in this motion comic, complete with stylized animation, thrilling music, explosive sound effects and full voice acting. A retelling of Hideo Kojima's video game of the same name.
Genres: Action Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-06-12
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Metal Gear Solid 2: Digital Graphic Novel
Overview: The renowned Metal Gear Solid: Sons of Liberty comic book series by Ashley Wood and Alex Garner comes to life in this motion comic, complete with stylized animation, thrilling music, explosive sound effects and full voice acting. A retelling of Hideo Kojima's video game of the same name.
Genres: Action Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-06-12
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Silent Service
Overview: Codename: Seabat. The most dangerous submarine ever created. Explosively nuclear and manned by a crew that is officially dead, the Seabat is the most closely guarded military secret in the world. And it has just gone rogue.
Genres: Animation Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-12-18
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Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
Overview: The first specially edited memorial episode featuring Jean’s narration. This is a breath-taking sea adventure action animation. The story centers on a series of critical battles by the indestructible submarine, Nautilus and the conflict between Captain Nemo and the Gargoyle. It’s a shorter, more streamlined version of Nadia called "The Nautilus Story", which all but eliminates the filler arc and concentrates on the struggle between Nemo and Gargoyle. Some scenes in the more pivotal episodes are cut as well. The compilation series was made by Hideaki Anno, who was said to have been dissatisfied with the final result of the TV show. The Nautilus Story was only released in Japan on VHS and laserdisc.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-06-21
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Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
Overview: The third and final specially edited memorial episode featuring Jean’s narration. This is a breath-taking sea adventure action animation. The story centers on a series of critical battles by the indestructible submarine, Nautilus and the conflict between Captain Nemo and the Gargoyle. It’s a shorter, more streamlined version of Nadia called "The Nautilus Story", which all but eliminates the filler arc and concentrates on the struggle between Nemo and Gargoyle. Some scenes in the more pivotal episodes are cut as well. The compilation series was made by Hideaki Anno, who was said to have been dissatisfied with the final result of the TV show. The Nautilus Story was only released in Japan on VHS and laserdisc.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-06-21
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Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II
Overview: The second specially edited memorial episode featuring Jean’s narration. This is a breath-taking sea adventure action animation. The story centers on a series of critical battles by the indestructible submarine, Nautilus and the conflict between Captain Nemo and the Gargoyle. It’s a shorter, more streamlined version of Nadia called "The Nautilus Story", which all but eliminates the filler arc and concentrates on the struggle between Nemo and Gargoyle. Some scenes in the more pivotal episodes are cut as well. The compilation series was made by Hideaki Anno, who was said to have been dissatisfied with the final result of the TV show. The Nautilus Story was only released in Japan on VHS and laserdisc.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-06-21
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Panzer Dragoon
Overview: The brave Kyle and blind Alita were hunting creatures one day, when a large black dragon ambushed them, stealing the beautiful Alita away and killing their companion. Now, joined by a mysterious blue dragon hell-bent on helping to thwart the evil beast, Kyle races against the clock to stop the duo from reaching the black tower -- before it's too late!
Genres: Animation Fantasy Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-10-26
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Godzilla the Ride
Overview: Built on a small hill seen from the shopping area of a Tokyo street sits a movie theater loved by the people of the city. The everyday peace of life as usual is disrupted when a mysterious giant creature, King Ghidorah, suddenly appears in Tokyo. King Ghidorah moves toward Saitama, knocking down buildings in its path. Then, an emergency broadcast announces that another giant monster is approaching. The park guests are instructed to get into the deluxe armored vehicles of the "Special Disaster Countermeasures" (特災対, Toku Wazawai Tai) response unit. But, when they are caught up in the unbelievable fight between Godzilla and King Ghidorah, will they be able to escape to safety?
Genres: Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2021-07-04
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Ultraman the Ride
Overview: The movie theater "Yuhikan", which stands on a small hill that can be seen from the shopping street, is loved as a place of relaxation for the people of the town. However, it is only a movie theater on the surface, as the South Kanto Special Operations Headquarters of the Science Patrol was set up in the basement. As rookie members of the Patrol, the guests train on the flight equipment called a "Floater," but during their training they encounter the Space Dinosaur Zetton. Ultraman rushes to the scene, but Zetton attacks fiercely, and the Science Patrol and Ultraman find themselves in a tight spot. Can the guests and Ultraman protect the peace of the earth?
Genres: Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2023-07-14
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Patalliro! The Movie
Overview: Patalliro du Malyner VIII is the crown prince of Malynera, a kingdom that produces diamonds. Despite being ugly and mischievous, he is loyal and fair. Many enemies of the throne, including Malynera's Prime Minister, plan to get rid of him and take control of the rich nation. Patalliro, however, has the protection of Jack Barbarosa Bancoran, his haughty and extremely handsome bodyguard, who will protect him even from the latter's own lover, the beautiful bishonen hitman Maraich Juschenfe and other assassins.
Genres: Music Adventure Comedy Romance Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-06-28
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Metal Gear Solid 3: Existence
Overview: A three and a half hour cut of Metal Gear Solid 3's cinematics featuring remastered sound. This is a version of the story presented as a film.
Genres: Thriller Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-12-22
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Laid-Back Camp the Movie
Overview: Your favorite cozy camping anime returns with a movie as the former members of the Outdoors Club get together again, this time to build a campsite! Reunite with Nadeshiko, Rin, Chiaki, Aoi, and Ena as they gather around the campfire once more with good food and good company.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2022-07-01
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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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The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet
Overview: In the distant future, the planets are now connected with a massive galactic railway system. The Galaxy Express 999 has crash landed on a mysterious planet. On board are The Conductor, Killian, Maetel, and Tetsuro, a ten year-old street urchin with a heart of gold. Now it’s up to the SDF Sirius Platoon to rescue them before the Herise Time Mystery—a rift in the deep axis of time and space—repeats.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-12-30
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Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Yuria
Overview: Second part of the new Fist of the North Star movie pentalogy presenting the story from Yuria's perspective, spanning from her childhood, including the day she first met Kenshiro.
Genres: Action Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-02-23
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Slayers Return
Overview: Lina Inverse and Naga the White Serpent are back! What begins as a routine bandit-stomping turns into the adventure of a lifetime involving magical golems, an ancient Elven weapon and even someone bent on destroying the world. It's a predicament only Lina and Naga could get themselves in to.
Genres: Animation Adventure Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-08-03
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Detective Conan: The Private Eyes' Requiem
Overview: Synopsis Kogoro and Conan came to Yokohama according to a request from a mysterious man. But that was a trap of this man. Ran and the Detective Boys will be taken as hostages. If they don't solve the request of the man within 12 hours, the bombs attached to the hostages will explode. Furthermore, the man know that Conan`s true identity is Kudo Shinichi. Also Hattori Heiji, the High School Detective of the West, and Kaito Kid enter the stage. Will they be able to solve the mystery within the time limit and save Ran and the others? And who in the world is the client?
Genres: Animation Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-04-15
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Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser
Overview: A new member from the Black Organization that shrunk Shinichi's body manages to find out about Shinichi's transformation into Conan. This discovery starts to put those around him in danger as Gin and the other Black Organization members start to take action.
Genres: Animation Crime Mystery Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-04-18
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LUPIN THE 3rd vs. CAT'S EYE
Overview: Lupin III competes with the Kisugi sisters to steal a triptych of paintings that once belonged to their father, and which hold the key to a long-unsolved mystery.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure Comedy Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2023-04-20
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Capricorn
Overview: In the blink of an eye, high school student Taku Shimamura finds himself transported to the bizarre world of Slaffleaze, where intelligent creatures govern and the ruling class, led by the villainous Zolba, is plotting the invasion of the world they know as Capricorn, the Earth. Joining together with the oppressed Slaffleaze peasants, Taku must find a way to stop Zolba's dark forces before the way to the unsuspecting Earth is opened. In order to do so, he must first gain the love and trust of the last of the Yappie, the ancestral guardians of Slaffeaze. This is a task that will take more than a little courage and daring, for the last Yappie is not just a cute young female, she`s also a dragon.
Genres: Fantasy Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-04-05
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Black Jack: The Two Doctors in Black
Overview: The mega-corporate Daedalus Group is under attack by a small group of activists known as the Ghost of Icarus. While taking care of some of the victims of the bombing, Black Jack encounters Dr. Kiriko, also known as Death Incarnate, who just like him, asks his patients huge sums of money but instead of saving them, he offers them a painless death. When the activist group requests both doctors’ collaboration, Black Jack finds himself caught in a spiral of life, death and treason while trying to save his patients' lives and avoid the breaking of a biological war that could destroy humanity.
Genres: Animation Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-12-17
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TEKKEN: The Motion Picture
Overview: All of your favorite Tekken characters are here as they battle their way through each other to win the Iron Fist tournament, where fighters of unequaled strength from around the world gather to test their strength in the gladitorial arena. Of course, intrigue and danger abound, with professional assassins, champions of justice, and those whose prowess earns them fear and respect facing off.
Genres: Action Animation Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1998-01-21
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Princess Minerva
Overview: Princess Minerva enters a tournament that offers the winner a fortune. But when her bodyguard gets kidnapped by an evil sorceress, things really start to heat up.
Genres: Animation Adventure Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-05-01
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Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Overview: Fourteen years after Third Impact, Shinji Ikari awakens to a world he does not remember. He hasn't aged. Much of Earth is laid in ruins, NERV has been dismantled, and people who he once protected have turned against him. Befriending the enigmatic Kaworu Nagisa, Shinji continues the fight against the angels and realizes the fighting is far from over, even when it could be against his former allies. The characters' struggles continue amidst the battles against the angels and each other, spiraling down to what could inevitably be the end of the world.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-11-17
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Porco Rosso
Overview: In Italy in the 1930s, sky pirates in biplanes terrorize wealthy cruise ships as they sail the Adriatic Sea. The only pilot brave enough to stop the scourge is the mysterious Porco Rosso, a former World War I flying ace who was somehow turned into a pig during the war. As he prepares to battle the pirate crew's American ace, Porco Rosso enlists the help of spunky girl mechanic Fio Piccolo and his longtime friend Madame Gina.
Genres: Family Comedy Animation Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-07-18
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Golgo 13: Queen Bee
Overview: Golgo 13, Japan's most celebrated and notorious assassin, meets his match in Queen Bee, the leader of a South American liberation army, whom he must kill before she can assassinate a popular presidential candidate. However, once Golgo 13 penetrates the Queen's hive, he realizes that the machinations behind the planned assassination are more complex than he could have imagined.
Genres: Action Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1998-05-21
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Legend of Lemnear
Overview: After her village is destroyed and all its residents slaughtered by the evil wizard Gardein and his master The Dark Lord, a warrior known as Lemnear, The Silver Champion, vows to find and kill them both to avenge the massacre.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-10-05
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Super Street Fighter IV
Overview: Chun-Li, Guile and Cammy must track down Juri, a new fighter who seeks to kill all other world warriors in a quest for ultimate power.
Genres: Action Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-04-27
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Vexille
Overview: 2067: Isolation: Japan seals herself off from the eyes of the world in the face of unilateral international policy setting strict limits on the use of robotic technology. The island nation exists only behind a veil of seclusion. No soul shall enter. No soul shall leave. 2077: Revelation: The veil is breached. Japan is infiltrated by agents of the organization S.W.O.R.D., a fighting force operating outside of the protection of the United States and her allies. Their mission: Determine if the Japanese are developing banned robotic bio-technology, forbidden due to its threat to humankind. In the battle between machine and man, humanity stands to suffer most.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-08-18
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Sin: The Movie
Overview: It is the near future, and the city of Freeport teeters on the verge of total collapse. The twin tides of rampant crime and ruinous graft face only one barrier: the elite strike force HARDCORPS. Led by Colonel John Blade, HARDCORPS is the last force for justice in the darkening city.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Horror Action Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-10-24
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Kiki's Delivery Service
Overview: A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service.
Genres: Animation Family Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-07-29
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Street Fighter II: Return to Fujiwara Capital
Overview: Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li are invited by E. Honda to see his new special move, but are all transported back to Fujiwara, the ancient capital of Japan. Ken finds Ryu and gives him a crash course on history and time travel and set off to find Chun-Li and Honda while giving random tidbits about the city.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-03-29
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Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG - Individual Eleven
Overview: The year is 2030. Six months passed since the Laughing Man Incident was solved. About 3 million refugees are living in Japan, invited to fill the labor shortage. However, the emergent presence of the invited-refugees intensified their confrontation with the "Individualists", who called for national isolation, which then led to the increased incidences of terrorist attacks. Under these circumstances, a terrorist group called the Individual Eleven carries out a suicide attack. But there was a greater scheme behind their action. When Section 9 learns this, they attempt to nail down the mastermind of the incident. Meanwhile, Kuze, a surviving member of the Individual Eleven, becomes a charismatic leader of the invited-refugees and intensifies the confrontation against the government. And Motoko starts feeling a strange sense of fate connecting her with Kuze...
Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-01-27
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To: A Space Fantasy
Overview: The first segment called "Elliptical Orbit" is about a ship called the Flying Dutchman returning to Earth after an extended absence with a cargo of "protons" to be used for energy. A terrorist group with military combat suits boards the station they dock with intending to use the proton cargo as a massive bomb. The second segment, "Symbiotic Planet", is a story of two secret lovers from opposing sides of a conflict trying to build a life together.
Genres: Action Adventure Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-05-27
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Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase
Overview: Legendary bicycle racer Marco Rondanini dies as team Pao Pao Beer is set to race in Japan. Team member Ciocci, close friend of Marco, starts to think about quitting. Under heavy rain, Ciocci and Pepe must put that aside as Team Pao Pao struggles to reach another victory. Pepe continues to ride his bicycle both in competition and training. He often spends time with his other team mates while they train in beautiful scenery in Japan. While in Japan a local girl helps out the team before and during the race.
Genres: Animation Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-10-24
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A Farewell to Weapons
Overview: In a post-apocalyptic future, a group of soldiers is sent to a ghost city to destroy an automated sentry.
Genres: Animation Action Science Fiction Drama War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-07-20
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Shin Karate Jigokuhen
Overview: A returning veteran and karateka from WW2 starts working for the yakuza, looking for a man strong enough to kill him. After becoming a karate champion, he joins an Italian woman who is looking for revenge against the nazis who killed her family.
Genres: Animation Action History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-11-01
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ウルトラニャン2 ハッピー大作戦
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Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1998-03-14
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Nitaboh
Overview: At a young age, Nitaroh is stricken with an illness that leaves him blind. He inherits the shamisen guitar once used by his mother and is taught its basics by a blind travelling shamisen player. In time with the help of friends old and new, he walks the paths that leads to his ultimate fate - that of founder of the Tsugaru style of shamisen play.
Genres: Animation History Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-02-21
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Black Jack: The Boy Who Came from the Sky
Overview: Black Jack is approached by a defecting soldier and his wife with a plea to help their son, who is afflicted with a rare disease. Although it might already be too late for the boy, Black Jack is able to save the child. But at what cost?
Genres: Animation Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-03-22
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Comet in Moominland
Overview: Moomintroll, Sniff and Little My set out to stop a comet approaching the Moominvalley. Along the way they meet Snufkin, the beautiful Snorkmaiden, Snork and Hemulen, who join them in their quest.
Genres: Animation Comedy Fantasy Adventure Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-08-08
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Black Jack: The Movie
Overview: Black Jack is a master surgeon who possesses impeccable skills, enabling him to perform operations that are impossible for even the finest surgeons. He now is faced with his most difficult task to date and must challenge the limits of medical science...before it's too late!
Genres: Animation Drama Thriller Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-11-29
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Tokyo Godfathers
Overview: On Christmas Eve, three homeless people living on the streets of Tokyo discover a newborn baby among the trash and set out to find its parents.
Genres: Animation Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2003-12-05
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Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody
Overview: In Karakura Town, unidentifiable spirits begin appearing en mases. While attempting to deal with these strange souls, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki meet Senna, a mysterious shinigami who wipes out most of them. Senna refuses to answer any questions, so Ichigo is forced to follow her while Rukia tries to find out what's going on.
Genres: Fantasy Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-12-16
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The Empire of Corpses
Overview: The story takes place in 19th century Europe, and revolves around John Watson. He is scouted by the government to become a secret agent. However, Watson lives in a world where "Frankensteins"—human corpses that are re-purposed with a false soul in order to use them as laborers—are used to improve industrial development.
Genres: Animation Horror Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-10-02
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Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge
Overview: Gon, Killua, Kurapika and Leorio reunite to face a dangerous opponent who was once a member of the Phantom Troupe.
Genres: Animation Adventure Fantasy Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-01-12
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Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black
Overview: A mysterious reiatsu (spiritual particle) explosion occurs in the center of Seireitei in Soul Society, causing it to be destroyed. At the exact same time, a major change overwhelms Kuchiki Rukia, which leaves her losing something important inside. Urahara Kisuke sends Kurosaki Ichigo to Soul Society to investigate the disturbance. Upon reaching Seireitei, Ichigo is attacked by his ally shinigamis.
Genres: Action Animation Fantasy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-12-13
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Rayearth Special Version -Wings of Hope-
Overview: Hikaru, Umi and Fuu, three junior high schoolers, are magically transported to the mystical land of Cephiro, where they become Magic Knights in the service of Princess Emeraude in this fantasy-filled anime feature. Under the spell of an evil high priest, Cephiro is materializing in the same dimension as Tokyo, and now only this specially selected trio can save Cephiro, Tokyo and the world from complete destruction. This is the movie version of the previously-released 3-episode OVA, with additional footage.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1998-12-02
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Hyper Speed GranDoll
Overview: Mad science runs in her family, but Hikaru has always been an ordinary girl. It’s a dream come true when she discovers that she’s really a super powered alien! With her hyper-speed battle mecha, the Grandoll Armor, she is humanity’s last hope against a hideous alien invasion.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Animation Comedy Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1997-08-23
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RE:BORN
Overview: A former special forces operative struggling to contain the destructive impulses of his past goes on a rampage against a squad of ruthless assassins.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-09-24
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Genesis Surviver Gaiarth
Overview: Gaiarth - a world devastated by a cataclysmic war, where pockets of humanity struggle to survive amidst the wreckage of technologies made magical by ignorance. Gaiarth - a world where artificially intelligent machines doggedly pursue their programmed imperatives: to protect, or destroy, humanity. Gaiarth - a world in which an old and terrible evil has reawakened, threatening to once again bring forth Armageddon!
Genres: Fantasy Action Adventure Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-04-22
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Seven Cities Story: Arctic Front
Overview: In 2086, Earth's axis tilted 90 degrees and after three years span, approximately ten billion people died. One million colonists who had moved to the moon prior to the disaster escaped what later became known as "The Great Fall". At the moon, they established the Panhuman World Government and organized the recolonization of the world. Seven locations were chosen for cities as starting points for this massive project.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama War Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-06-22
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Air Bound
Overview: Gamba, a town mouse with a brave spirit decides to go on an adventure to discover the ocean. On his way, he meets a troubled child mouse, Chuta. He says his family and other mice on a nearby island have been killed by a clan of weasels, led by the terrifying Noroi. Gamba promises to save the island, his family and the other mice. He and his friends team up to defeat the evil Noroi and his clan.
Genres: Family Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-10-10
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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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My Son Goku
Overview: Son-Goku is a monkey who was born from a stone and is endowed with magical powers. He gets carried away and goes on a rampage until at last Buddha confines him within Mt. Gogyo. Saved by Sanzohoshi, Son-Goku accompanies him on a journey to India. But on their way, monsters lie in wait for them.
Genres: Animation Family Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2003-07-12
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Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Ultra Super Hero Wars
Overview: The Game World launches an attack on the real world. In front of Kamen Rider Ex-Aid and the Uchu Sentai Kyuranger appears the "Arena of Death" where the destruction of the Earth will be decided. Trapped in this inescapable dimension, generations of Super Sentai and Kamen Riders must engage in a battle royale, an unprecedented battlefield of many puzzles connecting the real and game worlds. And then, "Those Heroes" revive... Everything is scaled up, all rules are broken! And when it seems like the real world will fall into a disaster, imagination brings forth unimaginable new heroes!
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-03-25
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Devilman - Volume 3: Devilman Apocalypse
Overview: Fear runs rampant throughout Tokyo with the revelation that demons in fact exist amongst us. Paranoia and the darker side of humanity boils onto the streets as people turn on one another, suspecting that anyone could in fact be a demon hiding in human clothing. Amidst the growing tensions, tragedy strikes Akira causing his mind to snap, retreating into his subconscious, allowing his Devilish alter-ego Amon to break free from Akira's cage of flesh and wreak havoc on both human and demons alike.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-05-24
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Uchu Sentai Kyuranger The Movie: The Geth Indaver Strikes Back!
Overview: With Shou presumably dead, and the Earth being threatened by a new villain, the remaining 11 Kyurangers must travel across the Cerberus System for the means to stop the mysterious Geth Indaver from destroying the entire planet.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-08-05
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Uchu Sentai Kyuranger: Episode of Stinger
Overview: While conducting a liberation mission on Planet Sleeby of the Norma constellation, Stinger and Champ are attacked by Jark Matter and fall into a valley where they remember a common unforgettable past.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-10-25
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Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion
Overview: When an artifact known as the "King's Seal" is stolen during transport from Soul Society, Hitsugaya Toushirou is assigned to retrieve it. Toushirou goes missing after a battle with the thieves, leading Seireitei to suspect him of treachery. They order his immediate capture and execution. Unwilling to believe him capable of such a crime, Ichigo, Rangiku, Rukia, and Renji set out to find Toushirou.
Genres: Action Animation Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-12-22
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Ghiblies
Overview: Ghiblies, a totally different look on the staff of Studio Ghibli as they go through life, work on new animation projects, office jokes, off the wall events, and deciding what to have for lunch.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-04-08
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Genocidal Organ
Overview: The war on terror exploded, literally, the day Sarajevo was destroyed by a homemade nuclear device. The leading democracies transformed into total surveillance states, and the developing world has drowned under a wave of genocides. The mysterious American John Paul seems to be behind the collapse of the world system, and it's up to intelligence agent Clavis Shepherd to track John Paul across the wreckage of civilizations and to find the true heart of darkness—a genocidal organ.
Genres: Thriller Science Fiction Animation Action War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-02-03
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Crayon Shin-chan: A Storm-invoking Jungle
Overview: The Noharas go on an Action Mask-themed cruise, where all the grown-ups get kidnapped by a gang of monkeys. It's up to the kids to rescue them!
Genres: Animation Comedy Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-04-22
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Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad
Overview: Taking place 4 years after the events of the Uchu Sentai Kyuranger TV series, the universe is at peace. But that changes when Hammie (Chameleon Green) attacks the Rebellion and steals the newly developed Neo Kyutama! Fearing its possible misuse once it falls into the wrong hands, Space Federation President Tsurugi Ohtori (Houou Soldier) declares Hammie wanted all across the universe. Lucky (Shishi Red) and some of the Kyurangers believe in Hammie, fighting against Tsurugi's decision, causing a rift amongst the Kyurangers. And where do Space Sheriff Gavan and Space Sheriff Shaider fit onto all this?
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-08-08
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Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid
Overview: Student Jiro Shutendo is unaware that he has mystical powers which could lead mankind to heaven or hell.
Genres: Mystery Fantasy Animation Adventure Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Dragon Half
Overview: Mink - the daughter of a dragon and a retired dragonslaying knight - sets out on a journey to get tickets for a concert held by Dick Saucer, world-famous teen idol and dragon hunter. Meanwhile, the corrupt king of the land is trying to take her hostage to get at her mother, and his magic-using daughter seeks to foil Mink's quest out of sheer spite.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-03-26
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Super Hero Festival: Kamen Rider x Super Sentai Live & Show 2018
Overview: The seventh annual stage show and concert for both the Kamen Rider and Super Sentai series, featuring cast members from both shows and popular singers of recent seasons.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-05-09
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Samurai Warriors: Legend of the Sanada
Overview: The story of the special revolves around the Sanada brothers in their youth. Nobuyuki and Yukimura swear to each other to protect the influential Sanada clan. However, thinking of how to best continue the Sanada clan, Yukimura makes a decision, and meets with Mitsunari Ishida and Naoe Kanetsugu at the location he arrived at. On the other hand, his elder brother Nobuyuki must worry about the selfish demands made by the Tokugawa clan.
Genres: Animation History War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-03-20
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One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
Overview: The Straw Hats visit a recreational island, run by Baron Omatsuri, who asks them to complete a series of ordeals if they wish to stay on the island. Luffy accepts and the Straw Hats work together to complete them, but as the island's mysteries unfold, their lives and friendships are put to the test. It's up to Luffy to stop the Baron's plot and keep his crew together.
Genres: Action Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-03-05
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Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus
Overview: A simple diamond heist leads Lupin into the machinations of a bizarre cult based around the prophecies of Nostradamus. They kidnap Julia, the daughter of Douglas, a wealthy American who is seeking the presidency, along with Lupin's diamond. At stake is the lost book of prophecy Douglas holds in the vault at the top of his skyscraper.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure Drama Crime Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-04-22
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Otaku no Video
Overview: A hilarious mockumentary featuring an animated tale of an average person who slowly becomes an otaku (obsessive fanatic) and eventually becomes the "Otaking"! Between story segments, live action interviews with fictional die-hard otakus take place.
Genres: Animation Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-09-27
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Ultra Nyan 2: The Great Happy Operation
Overview: Ultra-Nyan's adventures continue. This time, he is tasked with finding the cause of the crows' sudden declaration of war upon the cats.
Genres: Animation Comedy Science Fiction Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1998-03-14
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Lupinranger vs Patranger vs Kyuranger
Overview: The story begins when the Lupinrangers, Kairi, Touma, and Umika, are kidnapped by someone mysterious. The Patrangers are then tasked with an Abduction Case to find the missing thieves, where they run into the Kyuranger team as they pass through space. Just who exactly kidnapped them? And why did the 12 Kyurangers return to space?
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-05-03
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The Seven Deadly Sins: Prisoners of the Sky
Overview: Traveling in search of the rare ingredient, “sky fish” Meliodas and Hawk arrive at a palace that floats above the clouds. The people there are busy preparing a ceremony, meant to protect their home from a ferocious beast that awakens once every 3,000 years. But before the ritual is complete, the Six Knights of Black—a Demon Clan army—removes the seal on the beast, threatening the lives of everyone in the Sky Palace.
Genres: Action Adventure Fantasy Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-08-18
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Eikou e no Spur: Igaya Chiharu Monogatari
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Genres: Animation Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1997-09-13
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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;Surrection
Overview: The story takes place several years after Lelouch's "Zero Requiem" plan. He gave up his life to save the world and protect the ones he loved. The day Lelouch vi Brittannia fell was the day this war-torn world found peace. Now, as his friends work to keep the peace, a terrorist attack could risk everything. Can the brilliant tactician outwit death and save them all? Or will Lelouch’s legacy fall here?
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Crime Mystery War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-02-09
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin I - Blue-Eyed Casval
Overview: Universal Century 0068, Side 3 - The Autonomous Republic of Munzo. Zeon Zum Deikun attempts to declare complete independence of Munzo from the Earth Federation Government, while he preaches the evolutionary potential of humans who have advanced into outer space. Deikun however suddenly falls to his death in the middle of his speech at parliament. Upon Deikun's death, Jimba Ral spreads word of a House of Zabi conspiracy - but despite such efforts the power and sphere of influence of House of Zabi, led by Degwin Sodo Zabi, only seem to escalate. While we witness for the first time the untold convulsions of Universal Century history, Casval and Artesia, just bereaved of their father, must face destinies which will be just as tumultuous as the very era itself.
Genres: Action Science Fiction Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-02-28
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Riki-Oh: The Wall of Hell
Overview: In the late 1990s, society is descending into ecological collapse and totalitarianism. Saiga Riki-Oh, a mysterious man with a six-pointed star on his fist, finds himself at the privately-owned Tokyo State Prison. Serving a term of three years due to assault, his first offense, Riki-Oh openly antagonizes The Four Emperors, four powerful prisoners that control the prison and keep the rest of the inmates in line...
Genres: Action Animation Drama Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-06-25
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Mii-chan no Tenohira
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Genres: Animation War Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-05-29
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Osamu Tezuka's Last Mystery of the 20th Century
Overview: Osamu Tezuka is going to a 21st Century new year's party with all the characters he made. One thing leads to another and he ends up missing! It's up to his most popular characters to find out what happened to him and get him back safely before the rest of the guests show up.
Genres: Mystery Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-12-05
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin II - Artesia's Sorrow
Overview: In the year UC 0071, three years after escaping the Zabi faction on an Ocean Cargo ship, Artesia and Casval are living happily in Andalusia, Spain, Earth under the identities of Sayla Mass and Éduoard Mass, respectively; masquerading as the children of Don Teabolo Mass, a long time friend of their father Zeon Zum Deikun.
Genres: Animation Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-10-31
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin III - Dawn of Rebellion
Overview: Universal Century 0074. Since leaving Texas Colony, Édouard Mass has camouflaged his identity and enrolled in the Autonomous Republic of Zeon's Space Defense Military Academy under the name of Char Aznable. He develops a friendship with his classmate Garma, a scion of the Zabi family. Gradually the two become admired by the other students. Then, in Universal Century 0077, the young at last rise up in arms and begin the fight for independence against the Earth Federation's security forces. This rebellion, however, also marks the beginning of Char’s spectacular scenario of revenge… Now, the gears of history are turning!
Genres: Action Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-05-21
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin V: Clash at Loum
Overview: Universal Century 0079. Humanity has turned even space itself into a battlefield, and the Principality of Zeon forces advance after wiping out half the world's population by carrying out the Operation British (colony drop). In response, the Earth Federation Forces mobilize their overwhelming fighting strength to regain the advantage. The complex intrigues of the Zabi family... Sayla Mass, as she contends with the whims of fate... Hamon and Ramba Ral, who is now a pilot in the Zeon forces... Amuro and Fraw, leading peaceful lives at Side 7... a dark shadow falls across them all. And the Zeon ace Char Aznable, driven by revenge, goes into action as the "Battle of Loum" finally begins.
Genres: Action Animation Science Fiction War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-09-02
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin IV – Eve of Destiny
Overview: Following the success of the Dawn Rebellion, Degwin negotiates with Vice Admiral Revil to surrender all Federation assets and the complete withdrawal of Federation forces from Side 3 to prevent similar incidents from happening again. After bring reprimanded by Degwin for failure to look after Garma, Dozle sends Char - who motivated Garma into starting the rebellion - to Earth; in response, Char requests to become a mobile suit pilot when he returns. Feeling the burden of his responsibilities, Dozle proposes to cadet Zenna Mia. In the Earth city of Manaus, Char lands a job as a mobile worker pilot at a construction site. He meets a young Lalah Sune at a casino.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-11-19
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin VI – Rise of the Red Comet
Overview: The episode will focus on the young Zeon ace Char Aznable earning his "Red Comet" nom de guerre, as well as the beginnings of the Federation's "Project V" weapons project that will eventually birth the RX-78-2 Gundam.
Genres: Action Animation Science Fiction War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-05-05
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Space Brothers: Number Zero
Overview: Prequel to the TV anime series, revolving around the "origin of the dream."
Genres: Animation Drama Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-08-09
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Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector
Overview: Inspector Kei Mikhail Ignatov finds himself involved with an organization named Bifrost with the possibility of freeing his wife if he betrays Unit One. Koichi Azusawa coordinates an assault on the Public Safety Bureau tower using his hacker Obata, locking down the building and kidnapping Inspector Arata Shindo. Azusawa demands that governor Karina Komiya resign from her position.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Crime Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2020-03-27
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Howl's Moving Castle
Overview: Sophie, a young milliner, is turned into an elderly woman by a witch who enters her shop and curses her. She encounters a wizard named Howl and gets caught up in his resistance to fighting for the king.
Genres: Fantasy Animation Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-09-09
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Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger VS Lupinranger VS Patranger
Overview: A Gangler remnant, Ganima, captures Tyramigo and the other Kishiryu inside his safe! To save them, the Ryusoulgers engage Ganima in battle, however he starts to use the Kishiryu's own powers against them! Banba and Towa chase after Ganima and come into contact with Keiichiro from the Global Police! Meanwhile, Koh comes into contact with Kairi from the phantom thieves! In order to save the Kishiryu, these three Super Sentai teams will unite! This winter, knights, phantom thieves, and police officers will mix and match to create an amazing battle!
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction Fantasy Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2020-02-08
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My Hero Academia: Two Heroes
Overview: All Might and Deku accept an invitation to go abroad to a floating and mobile manmade city, called 'I-Island', where they research quirks as well as hero supplemental items at the special 'I-Expo' convention that is currently being held on the island. During that time, suddenly, despite an iron wall of security surrounding the island, the system is breached by a villain, and the only ones able to stop him are the students of Class 1-A.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-08-03
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Angel Cop
Overview: In the late twentieth century, the Secret Security Force was formed to stop the actions of the communist terrorist group known as the Red May. Angel, a beautiful, yet cold woman, has recently joined the small anti-terrorist group. But her first mission will be a true test of skill, for members of the Red May are being found dead, murdered by gruesome methods. Who is causing these murders? And why? Written by Chuck "Dark-Side" Williamson
Genres: Thriller Animation Crime Science Fiction Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-09-01
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Full Metal Panic! Movie 3: Into The Blue
Overview: The third and final film in the trilogy project called “Director's Cut”, which compiles the first Full Metal Panic! anime series.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-01-20
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Tomcat's Big Adventure
Overview: Unreleased animated feature film directed by Ryutaro Nakamura (Serial Experiments Lain). The story is adapted from the children's book "Adventures of Tom the Small Cat" by Masumi Lino and Yumiko Imai.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-12-20
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The Animatrix
Overview: Straight from the creators of the groundbreaking Matrix trilogy, this collection of short animated films from the world's leading anime directors fuses computer graphics and Japanese anime to provide the background of the Matrix universe and the conflict between man and machines. The shorts include Final Flight of the Osiris, The Second Renaissance, Kid's Story, Program, World Record, Beyond, A Detective Story and Matriculated.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-05-09
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Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: Gravity of the Battlefront
Overview: MS igLoo 2 goes back to the first MS igLoo and tells the story of the Federation soldiers side that has to fight against the monstrous Zakus. Each episode tells a story of a different federation soldier that is cursed by a Death God that came down to earth with the Zakus and shows the desperate struggle against mobile suits with only conventional weapons such as tanks and missiles. Each soldier, fueled with revenge, and a Death God looming over their backs, fights against the odds that is the terrible might of a Zaku.
Genres: War Animation Science Fiction Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-10-24
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Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
Overview: Naruto Uzumaki, Kakashi Hatake, Sakura Haruno, and Rock Lee are assigned to protect the prince of the Land of the Moon, Michiru, during his world trip; other escorts had been hired, but quit due to being treated poorly. The Land of the Moon is a very wealthy nation, so Michiru tends to buy whatever he wants, and has a very materialistic worldview. His Hikaru, also acts in much the same manner.
Genres: Adventure Animation Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-08-05
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Harmony
Overview: Set in a future world. Japan has created a great medical technology that controls ethics, health, and social interaction to create a perfect world. Three young girls attempt to stand up to this by committing suicide, but it doesn't work. Years later, Tuan, one of the girls who attempted suicide must prevent a crisis that threatens this "perfect" world.
Genres: Thriller Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-11-13
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Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler
Overview: Inuyasha and his brother, Sesshomaru, each inherited a sword from their father after his death. However, their father had a third sword, named Sounga, that he sealed away. Seven hundreds years after his death, Sounga awakens and threatens mankind's very existence. How will the children of the Great Dog Demon stop this unimaginable power?
Genres: Animation Fantasy Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2003-12-20
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Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Overview: Follow Roxas through his days in Organization XIII as he searches for purpose in his life he was never meant to have. Will he find it in the Keyblade he wields? Or is the real key the fourteenth member of the Organization who slowly changes his life? Dive into the heart of the most sought-after secrets in the KINGDOM HEARTS storyline.
Genres: Fantasy Animation Adventure Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-03-14
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Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~
Overview: Hiroshi and Misae have never been to a honeymoon trip to a foreign country. One day, Misae discovered an inexpensive and family-friendly holiday package to Australia and the Nohara family decided to make it their first honeymoon vacation. Hiroshi gets kidnapped upon arrival to Australia, leaving Shinnosuke, Misae and others on a dangerous journey. It turns out that Hiroshi is the key to a secret treasure. The remaining members of the Nohara Family must rescue Hiroshi, while a mysterious masked man and treasure hunters from all over the world are after him. The struggle is among three different groups in this action-filled treasure hunting adventure.
Genres: Animation Adventure Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-04-19
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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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Crows
Overview: Bouya Harumichi is a new transfer student to Suzuran all-boys high school, a place where only the worst delinquents assemble. Due to its large amount of delinquents who are hated by the general people for their inauspiciousness, similarly to crows, it is also known as "Crows High School." Harumichi is an insanely strong fighter but has an irresponsible personality. How will he act in this new environment where everyone is a delinquent?
Genres: Animation Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-01-28
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The Heroic Elegy of Confucius
Overview: Born in the Chinese state of Lu in 551 B.C., Confucius is raised by his mother after his father dies when he is only three. He marries at 19 and enters the service of the local nobility. At 32, he becomes tutor to the Prince of Lu's children, eventually becoming a politician at 51. His career peaks are the roles of Lu's justice minister and eventually prime minister. The land prospers for four years, but Confucius grows disenchanted with court intrigues. For the following 12 years, he wanders the neighboring states, offering advice to their rulers.
Genres: Animation Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-09-21
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Pompo the Cinephile
Overview: Operating out of the movie capital "Nyallywood," Pompo has been shooting one B-grade entertainment flick after another that anyone would enjoy. One day, Pompo's "movie buff" assistant Gene spots a new script written by Pompo and is moved by its exquisite story. In a fit of passion, he proclaims, "I want to see this as a finished work in theaters as soon as possible!" However, Pompo tells him, "So you shoot this film." Thus, Gene takes on his first directing gig. Meanwhile, Natalie, an ordinary girl who just arrived in town with movie actress dreams, has been discovered by Pompo...
Genres: Animation Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2021-06-04
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Uchu Sentai Kyuranger: Final Stage
Overview: Annual Super Sentai stage show featuring the cast and characters from the 41st Super Sentai, Uchu Sentai Kyuranger (Space Squadron Kyuranger).
Genres: Fantasy Science Fiction Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-12-06
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Ambassador Magma
Overview: The alien invader Goa plots to conquer the Earth. He first warns the Murakami family (father Atsushi, mother Tomoko, and son Mamoru) of their invasion, and demonstrates his powers by transporting them to a prehistoric jungle and destroying a Giant Dinosaur before their very eyes. But they will not agree to surrender to Goa, so hope comes in the form of Magma, an armored, golden giant with long hair and antennae. He and his human-sized wife Mol, both created by the wizard Earth are sent to defend our world against Goa. They befriend Atsushi and Mamoru, the latter has Magma emotionally touched, as he wanted to have a child with his wife Mol, so Earth creates a duplicate of Mamoru, named Gam Earth gives Mamoru a whistle, with which he can call Gam Mol and Magma in times of crisis. So when Goa unleashes his various daikaiju, chances are, Magma, Mol, and Gam will fly to the rescue.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-02-21
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Lightning Trap: Leina & Laika
Overview: In present day Tokyo, traveling has never been more comfortable than aboard the Lightning L808, Japan's new luxury passenger plane. One day, on what seemed to be a routine flight, Haruka Leina and the plane's passengers were unaware of the mysterious and top secret cargo brought aboard, which attracted the attention of international terrorists set on obtaining it. Now, with a dangerous hostage situation at hand, only special agent Laika Strange and brave Leina may be able to save the passengers, and keep the deadly cargo from falling into the wrong hands...
Genres: Animation Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-05-23
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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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To Symbiotic Planet
Overview: The second movie of To. A romeo and juliet variant in space.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-10-02
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Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
Overview: The Space Empire Zangyack forms an alliance with the Black Cross King, the resurrected form of the Gorengers' enemy the Black Cross Führer, in order to invade Earth with other revived Super Sentai enemies. The Gokaigers, along with the Goseigers, who have lost their powers from the Legend War, must team up in order to fight against the new enemy.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-06-11
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Yes! Precure 5 Go Go! Movie: Happy Birthday in the Land of Sweets
Overview: It's Nozomi's birthday, but it is disturbed by Bunbee chasing after a girl from another world, Chocola. When Pretty Cure rescue her, she thanks them by taking them to her country, Dessert Kingdom. In this cockaigne with rivers of juice and candy growing on trees, they feel very comfortable. But then they meet the evil Mushiban and his two subordinates Dry and Bitter. They want to take over the kingdom and change Pretty Cure into sweets. In order to save not only Nozomi's Birthday but also the whole Dessert Kingdom, Pretty Cure have to fight their way against Dry and Bitter and also against their own friend: Coco, who is being brainwashed by Mushiban.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Comedy Action Adventure Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-11-08
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Pretty Cure All Stars DX3: Deliver the Future! The Rainbow-Colored Flower That Connects the World
Overview: Precure All Stars Movie DX3: Deliver The Future! The Rainbow-Colored Flower That Connects The World is the third movie in the series, released on March 19, 2011, starring all the Cures from the previous series, including those introduced in Suite PreCure, as well as various villains featured in previous Pretty Cure movies. The theatrical release was edited in parts as a result of the 2011 Sendai earthquake and tsunami which occurred before the movie was due to be released.
Genres: Animation Action Fantasy Comedy Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-03-19
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Halo Legends
Overview: The universe of the Halo video game series is expanded in seven short animated films from Japan's greatest anime directors and studios.
Genres: Animation War Action Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-02-16
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Kinnikuman II
Overview: While the New Generation Choujins are taking part in Fan Appreciation Day, The Cyborg arrives, takes Meat hostage, and challenges Mantarou to a fight inside Tokyo Tower.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-07-14
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Shining Besides Funny Moon
Overview: A sexy mystery movie where a dominatrix and a detective get to the bottom of a string of suicides.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-09-07
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Sukeban Deka
Overview: Saki Asamiya is given a chance to delay her mother's execution by working as an undercover cop and infiltrating Takanoha High School to investigate some mysterious deaths among the student body. Once there, she comes face-to-face with the powerful Mizuchi sisters, who moved in and have taken control after her previous expulsion.
Genres: Animation Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-04-21
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Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger the Movie: Super Sentai's Message from the Future
Overview: The chronology of Super Sentai may, at last, be at an end. A boy has arrived from the future to save the earth from catastrophe. Yamato and his team are not aware that they are part of the enemy's plans. The Ninningers, who once protected Earth, have returned! And this time, they believe the Zyuohger are Yokai monsters! This battle will be the end of both teams. Will the message of the future boy get to Yamato in time? An unbelievable roll call that brings together all the Rangers of the Super Sentai! In 2017 the battle of all battles begins!
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-01-14
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Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Overview: In the aftermath of the Fourth Impact, stranded without their Evangelions, Shinji, Asuka and Rei find refuge in one of the rare pockets of humanity that still exist on the ruined planet Earth. There, each lives a life far different from their days as an Evangelion pilot. However, the danger to the world is far from over. A new impact is looming on the horizon—one that will prove to be the true end of Evangelion.
Genres: Animation Action Science Fiction Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2021-03-08
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7th Story Concert “Märchen”
Overview: Once upon a time, there was a woman named Therese von Ludowing who lived far from society in Thüringen with her son, März von Ludowing. But, Therese's reputation for her herbal remedies resulted with her being captured by two men in plague masks to be condemned a witch--due to the Black Plague occurring at the time. Although Therese attempts to fight them off when her son unknowingly brought the men to their hut, she is captured while März is tossed into the well outside their home, and she curses the world in her final breath before her execution. The following night, his once white hair stained black - "the color of dusk" - and no memory of who he was, the reborn Märchen von Friedhof emerged from the well after being awakened by a living doll named Elise. Elise compels Märchen to aid seven "princesses" in taking revenge in seven tales to achieve their own revenge. Each tale revolves around a deadly sin.
Genres: Music Fantasy Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-07-27
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Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League
Overview: In this sequel to Batman Ninja, the Batman family has returned to the present to discover that Japan has disappeared, and a giant island - Hinomoto - is now in the sky over Gotham City. At the top sit the Yakuza, a group of superpowered individuals who reign without honor or humanity and look suspiciously like the Justice League. Now, it’s up to Batman and his allies to save Gotham!
Genres: Animation Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2025-03-17
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Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 The Last Human
Overview: In 2045, amidst an economic disaster and the rapid evolution of AI in a world where sustainable warfare is on the rise, Public Security Section 9, led by Motoko Kusanagi, arrives in Tokyo to confront the "post-human" Takashi Shimamura and prevent the looming threat of nuclear war. A compilation film with newly added footage.
Genres: Animation Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2023-11-23
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Kamen Rider Saber: Final Stage
Overview: A recorded version of the Kamen Rider Saber: Final Stage event that took place at the Nakano Sunplaza Hall in Tokyo from October 16-17, 2021. Taking place after the events of the series, the Kamen Riders who are protecting the world with their Sacred Swords gather again in a brand new adventure!
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2021-10-16
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Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: MOLMAX
Overview: The story begins with the emergence of the first high-tech molcar in Molcity, with drivers beginning to ride state-of-the-art AI-driven Molcars. Potato and friends get involved in a chase between a mysterious organization and a Molcar AI named Cannon, and are saved by a talented driver. Potato finds out that the driver is in search of his missing Molcar, and gets the idea to use Cannon's AI functionality to help with the search.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2024-11-29
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LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE
Overview: A completely new movie version of "Lupin the Third" is scheduled to be released in 2025.
Genres: Animation Action Crime
Original Language: ja
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The Rose of Versailles
Overview: Oscar François de Jarjayes is a young noblewoman raised as a son by her father. As commander of Marie Antoinette's palace guard, Oscar is brought face-to-face with the luxury of King Louis XVI's court at Versailles. Joined by her servant André, Oscar is privy to the intrigue and deceit of France's last great royal regime.
Genres: Animation Romance Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2025-01-31
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The Heroic Legend of Arslan
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-08-17
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