Hochu Otsuka
Also Known As: Hôchû Ôtsuka, Ōtsuka Hōchū, Yoshitada Ohtsuka, Yoshitada Otsuka, Otsuka Yoshitada, Yoshitada Ôtsuka, Houchuu Ootsuka, Houchu Ohtsuka, Houchuu Ohtsuka, Houchu Otsuka, هچو اوتسوکا
Biography: Hochu Otsuka (大塚 芳忠, Ōtsuka Hōchū, born Yoshitada Ōtsuka [same kanji], May 19, 1954) is a Japanese voice actor and narrator affiliated with the talent management firm Crazy Box. He is best known for his roles as the voices of Kyao Mirao in Heavy Metal L-Gaim; Yazan Gable in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam; Akira Sendō in Slam Dunk; SignalMan in Gekisou Sentai Carranger; Imagin, Deneb in Kamen Rider Den-O, Abuto in Gintama, Makoto Sōda in Captain Tsubasa and Jiraiya in Naruto. He is also the famous official dubbing roles for Jean-Claude Van Damme, Donnie Yen (especially in Ip Man series), Jeff Goldblum, Ray Liotta, Tim Robbins, John C. McGinley, Brent Spiner, Kiefer Sutherland, Robert Patrick and many more.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Tsuyama, Okayama Prefecture, Japan
Birthday: May 19, 1954
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Castle in the Sky
Overview: A young boy and a girl with a magic crystal must race against pirates and foreign agents in a search for a legendary floating castle.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy Animation Action Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-08-02
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TIGER & BUNNY: The Rising
Overview: The heroes of 'Tiger & Bunny' are back in an all-new feature-length film! Picking up after the events of the Maverick incident, Kotetsu T. Kaburagi, a.k.k Wild Tiger, and Barnaby Brooks Jr. resume their careers as heroes fighting crime in Hero TV's Second League. Their partnership comes to a sudden end when Apollon Media's new owner Mark Schneider fires Kotetsu and moves Barnaby back into the First League, pairing him up with Golden Ryan, a new hero with awesome powers and a huge ego to match. When the heroes are sent to investigate a string of strange incidents tied closely to the city's Goddess Legend, they discover three super powered NEXTs plotting to bring terror and destruction to Stern Bild. With the lives of millions hanging in the balance, Barnaby and Goden Ryan must overcome their differences to contain the approaching doom, while a jobless Kotetsu's resolve as a hero is put to the test as he struggles to help his fellow heroes from the sidelines.
Genres: Action Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-02-08
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Heavy Metal L-Gaim I: Pentagona Window + Lady Gavlet
Overview: A summary of the first half of the Heavy Metal L-Gaim series.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-11-05
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Heavy Metal L-Gaim II: Farewell My Lovely + Pentagona Dolls
Overview: A summary of the second half of the Heavy Metal L-Gaim series.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-01-10
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Heavy Metal L-Gaim III - Full Metal Soldier
Overview: The third movie in the OVA series is a sequel to episode 18, which has new enemies (Cy Quo Adder and Plater Quiz) and new Heavy Metal mechas.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-03-28
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Gintama: The Movie
Overview: Odd Jobs Gin has taken on a lot of odd work in the past, and when you're a Jack of All Trades agency based in a feudal Japan that's been conquered and colonized by aliens, the term "Odd Jobs" means REALLY ODD jobs. But when some more than slightly suspicious secrets from the shadows of Gintoki Sakata's somewhat shady former samurai past and a new pair of odd jobs collide, the action is bound to get so wild and demented that only a feature film will do it justice!
Genres: Action Comedy Science Fiction Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-04-24
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The King of Minami
Overview: The first in a series of original video animations based on the popular manga by Dai Tennoji and Rikiya Go. The main character is Ginjiro Manda, a man who runs a black market and is feared as "the demon of Minami" by those around him. Ryuichi Sakagami, who came to Minami with the dream of becoming a gangster, applied to be Ginjiro's apprentice. As his first job, Ginjiro orders Ryuichi to collect money from Kyozo Washioka, a disgraced executive of Naniwa-kai. One day, Ginjiro helps Washioka open a video game café, to win back the money he lost gambling and regain his honor within the Naniwa-kai.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-09-22
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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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Gintama: The Very Final
Overview: The concluding film to the Gintama animated series, adapting the final chapters of the comic series of the same name by Hideaki Sorachi. The film covers chapters 699–704 of the original comics, with original material added in.
Genres: Animation Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2021-01-08
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Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva
Overview: Archeologist and avid puzzle solver Professor Layton and his assistant Luke are caught up in an adventure when a masked figure steals an entire opera house and forces those in attendance to play a high-stakes game. The winner will receive eternal life, but it could mean death for the losers.
Genres: Family Animation Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-12-01
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Captain Tsubasa Movie 04: The Great World Competition!! The Junior World Cup
Overview: Japan and Europe goes continental! This time, they arrange a tournament with 4 teams: Japan, USA, "All-Europe", and "All-South America". South America is rising to the tops of the bracket with their hidden weapon, Carlos Santana, who manages to avoid the tricks of his international opponents. How will Team Japan counter this impressive player?
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-07-11
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Captain Tsubasa Movie 03: Run Towards Tomorrow!
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Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-03-14
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Kamen Rider Den-O: Final Trilogy Special Edition
Overview: When Kai begins a multi-tier attack in order to eliminate Airi, both Ryotaro and Yuuto try to stop him, with a Imagin deciding to help in trying to make sure that the past and future is protected... Special director's cut edition of episodes 47-49 of Kamen Rider Den-O.
Genres: Action Science Fiction Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-07-21
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Kamen Rider 4
Overview: Kamen Rider 4 is a web series which was released as an accompanying special to the film Super Hero Taisen GP: Kamen Rider 3. It introduced a new rider, Kamen Rider 4, who is the fourth Kamen Rider cyborg created by Shocker after Kamen Riders 1, 2, and 3. The plot goes around a time loop created by the Shocker that resets whenever someone dies, but whenever the loop resets Shocker itself somehow grows stronger and stronger. Thus, it is up to the Riders to decide whether to keep on fighting a useless battle... Or end the loops for good by sacrificing one of their own.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-03-28
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Mami the Psychic: Dancing Dolls in a Starry Sky
Overview: Schoolgirl Mami Sakura discovers that she has superpowers. She can sense other people in trouble and teleport to help them, but she keeps her secret double-life hidden from her parents with the help of her schoolfriend, Kazuo Takahata. In this short film, Mami uses her powers to make a puppet show for deprived children.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-03-12
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Gunsmith Cats
Overview: Rally Vincent and Minnie May Hopkins are just a pair of gun shop owners who do a bit of bounty hunting to make ends meet when a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms agent comes to them. Using the threat of arresting them for their lack of a retail license for their merchandise and the resulting unpaid taxes, he forces them to agree to cooperate in a sting to break a gun running ring. They have an initial success, but that brings new problems as the ring's leader brings in a merciless assassin to eliminate these new enemies. It will take all their skill, allies and some luck to come out this crisis alive.
Genres: Animation Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-11-01
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond
Overview: A long-running conspiracy is swirling over a mysterious power wielded by the Queen in Raja, a small country west of Tempest. When a slime who evolved into a Demon Lord named Rimuru Tempest crosses paths with Hiiro, a survivor of the Ogre race, an incredible adventure packed with new characters begins. The power of bonds will be put to the test!
Genres: Animation Fantasy Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2022-11-25
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Little Polar Bear
Overview: Based on the beloved book, the polar bear cub Lars floats away on a patch of ice and ends up in Africa, where, with the help of his new friends, he finds a way back home to his papa at the North Pole.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-04-28
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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM
Overview: In C.E.75, the fighting still continues. There are independence movements, and aggression by Blue Cosmos... In order to calm the situation, a global peace monitoring agency called COMPASS is established, with Lacus as its first president. As members of COMPASS, Kira and his comrades intervene into various regional battles. Then a newly established nation called Foundation proposes a joint operation against a Blue Cosmos stronghold.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2024-01-26
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Super Kamen Rider Den-O Trilogy - Episode Red: Zero's Star Twinkle
Overview: With the older Sakurai having sacrificed himself to ensure Airi’s future, Yuuto struggles with his own role in their story. Despite being told that he is no longer bound to his future, Yuuto finds himself continually drawn to Airi, and when another man contracts with an Imagin to woo her, Ryotaro and the Imgain are pulled into the situation, all while the DenLiner runs out of control through time!
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-05-22
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One Piece: Episode of Skypiea
Overview: The Straw Hats embark on a dangerous trip to the sky where their destination comes straight out of a fairytale. The island of Skypiea and its grand city of gold await among the clouds, but a clash of winged clans and a man who calls himself God won’t make things easy! Only Luffy can resist this God’s mighty power and light the mysteries of the past.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-08-25
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Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan
Overview: Doraemon and his friends travel to ancient Japan where they meet Kukuru. When Kukuru tells them that his tribe has been enslaved by Gigazombie, Doraemon decides to help him.
Genres: Animation Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-03-05
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City Hunter: Bay City Wars
Overview: Rival private eyes Ryo Saeba and Umibozu must find a way into a high-tech luxury hotel to rescue their friends who are being held hostage and stop a mad South American dictator's plans to use the hotel's supercomputer to unleash a nuclear holocaust. Highly reminiscent of Die Hard, right down to a scene where Ryu bunjee-jumps off of the roof of the hotel skyscraper with a fire hose. Written by Christopher E. Meadows
Genres: Action Comedy Animation Thriller Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-08-24
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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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KIZUMONOGATARI -Koyomi Vamp-
Overview: A compilation film summarizing the three Kizumonogatari movies.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Horror Drama Action Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2024-01-12
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Gekisou Sentai Carranger vs Ohranger
Overview: The team-up between Gekisou Sentai Carranger and Chouriki Sentai Ohranger.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1997-03-13
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Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century
Overview: Kaitou Kid dares to challenge the police once more, setting his sights on the Russian Imperial Easter Egg. With the date, time, and place, the Osaka police force scrambles to stop him. But this time, Kid may have bitten off more than he can chew—Conan Edogawa, Heiji Hattori, and numerous others are also trying to get their hands on the jeweled egg.
Genres: Adventure Animation Crime Drama Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1999-04-17
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Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King
Overview: Guts, an immensely strong sword-for-hire, has little direction in his life, simply fighting one battle after the next. However, this all changes suddenly when he meets and is bested by Griffith, a beautiful and charismatic young man who leads the Band of the Hawk mercenary army. After Guts joins the Band and the relationship between the two men begins to blossom, Casca, the tough, lone swordswoman in the Band of the Hawk, struggles to accept Guts and the influence he has on the world around her. While the two men begin to fight together, Griffith continues to rise to power, all seemingly in order to reach his mysterious, prophesied goals. What lengths will Guts and Griffith go to in order to reach these goals, and where will fate take the two men?
Genres: Animation Action Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-02-03
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Final Fantasy VII: Last Order
Overview: In the events of Last Order, taking place five years before the beginning of Final Fantasy VII itself, Sephiroth was ordered to inspect the Mako Reactor outside the town of Nibelheim with a small entourage, consisting of one other member of SOLDIER and a few Shin-Ra MPs. Among this group was SOLDIER 1st Class member Zack and his buddy, a 16-year-old Shin-Ra trooper named Cloud Strife.
Genres: Action Adventure Animation Fantasy Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-09-14
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After School Midnighters
Overview: Houkago Midnighters is about a human anatomical model that comes to life at midnight in a school.
Genres: Fantasy Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-08-25
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ダメな奴 ～ラッパー紅桜 刑務所からの再起～
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2024-03-22
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Dead Heat
Overview: Formula X racer Makoto is willing to do almost whatever it takes to get to the top, and victory at the upcoming Open Cup could propel his loyal crew to international racing glory. A new engine from a mysterious benefactor gives his mech a much-needed edge — but they soon find out victory only comes to those who keep their underdog spirit.
Genres: Animation Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-08-07
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Dolls
Overview: Dolls takes puppeteering as its overriding motif, which relates thematically to the action provided by the live characters. Chief among those tales is the story of Matsumoto and Sawako, a young couple whose relationship is about to be broken apart by the former's parents, who have insisted their son take part in an arranged marriage to his boss' daughter.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2002-10-12
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Super Hero Wars GP: Kamen Rider #3
Overview: The evil organization Shocker alters history by sending their newest creation, Kamen Rider 3, to defeat Kamen Riders 1 and 2 back in 1973. In the alternate present, Shocker is more powerful than ever, and most of the Kamen Riders are now either imprisoned or brainwashed to work for them. One such brainwashed Rider is Shinnosuke Tomari who thanks to his partner Kiriko Shijima, remembers the truth and joins forces with the remaining Kamen Riders who are still at large to make a stand against Shocker and put history back on its proper course.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-03-21
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Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King
Overview: As a lionhearted boy who can't wield magic strives for the title of Wizard King, four banished Wizard Kings of yore return to crush the Clover Kingdom.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2023-06-16
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Tenchi Muyo! In Love
Overview: The demonic space criminal Kain has escaped from prison and destroyed the Galaxy Police headquarters. To ensure that the Jurai will not stop him, Kain travels back to 1970 to eliminate Tenchi's mother before he is even born. Now, Tenchi and the gang must travel to the past to stop him before he ceases to exist.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-04-20
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Venus Wars
Overview: The new frontier of Venus has degenerated into a dystopia ravaged by the civil war between Ishtar and Aphrodia. Bubbly reporter Susan Sommers arrives in the capitol of Aphrodia just before it's captured by Ishtar. She falls in with a bunch of teen-agers who live for a sort of motorcycle version of Roller Derby. Daredevil rider Hiro and his friends reluctantly join the struggle to free Aphrodia from the invaders. Not surprisingly, Hiro proves an ace at piloting the mono-cycles that are the Aphrodians' secret weapon in the key battle.
Genres: Action Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-03-11
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THE iDOLM@STER MOVIE: Beyond the Brilliant Future!
Overview: The idols of 765 Production continue on their neverending journey—towards a new stage, towards a bright and shiny future! The girls and their producer have gone through thick and thin, and have stood face to face with all kinds of difficulties. It's time again for the girls to foster their friendship, and through great discipline, they step forward to their starry future.
Genres: Animation Drama Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-01-25
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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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Grey: Digital Target
Overview: Grey is a laconic trooper in a rough, futuristic military system which rewards success in battle with high pay and promotions, but only three precent of troopers live long enough for the final goal - citizenship, and the chance for a life above the misery of most of the populace. Grey has managed to keep coming back alive, even earning the nickname Grey Death, but is the society he's fought for worth it
Genres: Science Fiction Animation Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-12-12
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Gensomaden Saiyuki: A Sin of Hope
Overview: A mysterious light falls from the Heavens. It's the Pearl Jade. It can grant any wish. Dr. Ni tells Gyokumen Koushu about it. Lirin overhears and tells Kougaiji. Then Kanzeon Bosatsu (The Merciful Goddess) requests (orders) Sanzo and company to go and find and seal it before it falls into the wrong hands.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2002-09-19
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Ajin: Demi-Human – Compel
Overview: For high schooler Kei—and for at least forty-six others—immortality comes as the nastiest surprise ever. Sadly for Kei, such a feat doesn't make him a superhero. In the eyes of both the general public and governments, he's a rare specimen who needs to be hunted down and handed over to scientists to be experimented on for life—a demi-human who must die a thousand deaths for the benefit of humanity.
Genres: Animation Action Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-11-27
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Ajin: Demi-Human – Confront
Overview: For high schooler Kei—and for at least forty-six others—immortality comes as the nastiest surprise ever. Sadly for Kei, such a feat doesn't make him a superhero. In the eyes of both the general public and governments, he's a rare specimen who needs to be hunted down and handed over to scientists to be experimented on for life—a demi-human who must die a thousand deaths for the benefit of humanity.
Genres: Animation Action Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-05-06
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Ajin: Demi-Human – Collide
Overview: For high schooler Kei—and for at least forty-six others—immortality comes as the nastiest surprise ever. Sadly for Kei, such a feat doesn't make him a superhero. In the eyes of both the general public and governments, he's a rare specimen who needs to be hunted down and handed over to scientists to be experimented on for life—a demi-human who must die a thousand deaths for the benefit of humanity.
Genres: Action Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-09-23
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Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 3
Overview: Theatrical release of episodes 7-10 of Yamato 2202.
Genres: Action Animation Science Fiction Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-10-14
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Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation II: Lovers
Overview: Universal Century 0087. As the civil war between the AEUG and the Titans continues, Kamille meets a mysterious girl named Four. But his encounter with Four, one of the Titans' "cyber-Newtypes," fills his heart with anguish. The grief-stricken Kamille fights his way back to space to find the new mobile suit Zeta Gundam waiting for him. Meanwhile, Paptimus Scirocco, the man from Jupiter, has added his strength to that of the Titans. And a third power is finally making its move, in the form of the Zeon remnants of Axis... With enhanced animation and a theme song by GACKT, the tragic romance of Kamille and Four unfolds in this second part of the Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam feature trilogy.
Genres: Action Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-10-29
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One Piece Film: Z
Overview: Zephyr, now known as Z, rides the seas with only one goal: Destroy all pirates and their dreams at becoming King of Pirates. When Luffy and his crew encounter him at sea, not only are they utterly defeated by the man with an arm made of Seastone, Nami, Robin, and Chopper are turned 10 years younger due to Z's minion Ain. Luffy is so determined to win against him that he does not even notice Z's master plan that could sacrifice thousands of lives.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-12-15
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The Sky Crawlers
Overview: Youngsters called Kildren, who are destined to live eternally in their adolescence. The Kildren are conscious that every day could be the last, because they fight a war as entertainment, organized and operated by adults. But as they embrace the reality they are faced with, they live their day-to-day lives to the full.
Genres: Action Adventure Animation War Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-08-02
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Otoko wa Tsurai yo: Torajirou Wasurenagusa
Overview: Anime adaptation of the "Otoko wa Tsurai yo (It's tough being a man)" film series by Youji Yamada. Kuruma Torajirou (or Tora-san), a traveling salesman whose sole possessions include only the contents of a small suitcase, the clothes on his back and some pocket money, wanders from town to town peddling his wares.
Genres: Romance Comedy Drama Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1998-08-07
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淫夢2～恥辱の果肉祭～
Overview: In First Night college girl Youri cannot make up her mind, whether to go all the way with her boyfriend. She hears a rumor that he is frequenting a massage parlor. Not only that, but the massage girl he has been seeing is said to be a dead ringer for Youri... In Second Night a man spies on the private life of a beautiful nurse, Megumi. The man's obsessive desire wanders between delusion and reality, giving life to a mysterious being. One day, the man has a sudden heart attack and is hospitalized. He comes under Megumi's care. Finally, his wild desire explodes...
Genres: Horror Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-03-23
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Project A-Ko 2: Plot of the Daitokuji Financial Group
Overview: Three weeks have gone by since the alien spaceship crash landed on the Graviton City spire, and since then the aliens have been hard at work converting their ship to a pleasure district, hoping to make friends with the humans!… Not. Perpetually late and continually over-eating A-ko, spacy and cheerful C-ko, and brilliant and bold B-ko are about to enter summer break from school, and it just so happens the alien ship is open for business. When a free meal turns into a sob story about how the aliens just want to go home, will it be A-ko or B-ko who can get the ship into orbit again?
Genres: Science Fiction Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-05-21
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Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu
Overview: Koyomi Araragi was turned into a vampire by the legendary vampire, Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade, and he needs to revive the weakened vampire back to her complete form to return to being human again. The only way for Koyomi to achieve his goal is to fight the three vampire hunters – Dramaturgy, Episode and Guillotinecutter.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-08-19
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Kamen Rider Den-O The Movie: I’m Born!
Overview: With Gaoh having stolen the DenLiner and trapping the Imagins onboard, Ryotaro and Hana find themselves trapped in the year 2000 where they meet Ryotaro’s younger self, but Ryotaro is slowly forgetting everything having to do with Den-O! As Gaoh gets closer to his target, the only hope lies with Yuuto’s complex plans and a little bit of luck, or else time itself could fall victim to Gaoh’s evil desires!
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-08-04
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Space Battleship Yamato 2199: A Voyage to Remember
Overview: Compilation film of "Space Battleship Yamato 2199" TV series. The year is 2199. The human race has been crushed in their war with the Gamilos, driven into underground cities by the invader's assault. Scientists estimate they have only a year left. The young officers Susumu Kodai and Daisuke Shima receive a mysterious capsule from a ship that made an emergency landing on Mars and return with it to Earth. It contains humanity's last hope: the planet Iscandar on the other side of the Magellan Galaxy has the technology to defeat the Gamilos and restore the planet. The space battleship Yamato is entrusted with this task, but they have only one year before humanity ends.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-10-11
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Kamen Rider Den-O & Kiva: Climax Deka
Overview: With Kai’s defeat, Ryotaro and the rest of the DenLiner crew resume their time-traveling adventures by founding a detective agency to keep any other surviving Imagin in check. But when a rogue Imagin swipes Owner’s spare Den-O Pass, it’s up to the DenLiner Police and rookie detective Kazuya, along with a little help from another Rider, to stop the evil Imagin and save the past, present, and future!
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-04-12
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Farewell Kamen Rider Den-O: Final Countdown
Overview: When the Imagin and Kohana take a trip to visit Ryotaro and Airi, they are attacked by the legendary Ghost Train, and onboard are two Imagin and the evil Kamen Rider Yuuki, who is none other than Ryotaro! But when all hope seems lost, a blue DenLiner appears, delivering someone claiming to be Kamen Rider New Den-O! Just who is he, and can he help everyone save Ryotaro and save time once again?
Genres: Action Science Fiction Adventure History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-10-04
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Super Kamen Rider Den-O & Decade NEO Generations: The Onigashima Warship
Overview: Under the impression that they saved the World of Den-O, Tsukasa Kadoya (Kamen Rider Decade) and company begin their journey to the World of Kabuto when they are halted by Sieg who presents them a manuscript that detailed the legendary Oni Conquest with Momotaros' image on it. As this occurred, the Tarōs mysteriously vanish from the DenLiner as they are about to help Kotaro Nogami (Kamen Rider New Den‑O) out with the true threat to their world.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-05-01
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Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland
Overview: The Futaba Kindergarten kids are so excited for their trip to the Henderland amusement park, but Shin-chan soon learns there are evil forces at play!
Genres: Animation Comedy Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-04-13
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Batman Ninja
Overview: Batman, along with many of his allies and adversaries, finds himself transported to feudal Japan by Gorilla Grodd's time displacement machine.
Genres: Animation Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-06-15
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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Overview: After a global war, the seaside kingdom known as the Valley of the Wind remains one of the last strongholds on Earth untouched by a poisonous jungle and the powerful insects that guard it. Led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, the people of the Valley engage in an epic struggle to restore the bond between humanity and Earth.
Genres: Adventure Animation Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-03-11
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Digital Devil Story - Megami Tensei
Overview: Handsome high school student Akemi is a computer genius. One day a new girl, Yumiko, transfers to his class from another school. She quickly falls in love with Akemi but, absorbed in his computer, he pays her no attention at all. Akemi accidentally summons demons who wreak chaos on his enemies and friends.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-03-25
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Kamen Rider Gaim: Final Stage
Overview: Those who have died - Hase, Sid, Yoko, Kaito, the Professor and Over Lords - are gathered together by a mysterious being known as Maja, who seeks to take over the world. He brainwashes them to do his bidding. Kamen Rider Maja once was a presence that witnessed the erosion of the Earth brought on by Helheim and Sagara, and now he takes action to claim the Earth for himself. Gaim attempts to rush in to stop Maja, but has his memory and combat ability taken away. He came to Zawame and met with Jonouchi and the others, having forgotten everything. With the invasion of Maja in progress, Gaim has to regain his memory and confront Maja…
Genres: Action Science Fiction Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-02-13
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Kamen Rider Den-O: Singing, Dancing, Great Training!!
Overview: Ryotaro Nogami, Kohana, Momotaros, Urataros, Kintaros, Ryutaros, Deneb, and Sieg join in on a series of exercises to get Ryotaro into shape so he can fight. Unfortunately, the Spider Imagin, the Wolf Imagin, and the Anthopper Imagin interrupt the exercises, Ryotaro becomes Kamen Rider Den-O Liner Form to use his training against the evil Imagin!
Genres: Action Science Fiction Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-09-01
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Project A-Ko 4: Final
Overview: A-ko and B-ko are fighting as usual, as C-ko watches from the sidelines feeling neglected by both. Ayumi-sensei has been behaving strangely lately. She's wearing a heart-shaped crystal with a hexagram inside, and is chanting mysterious prayers in private. At the ruins of an ancient civilization, an archaeologist spies a hexagram among the hieroglyphics. Deep in outer space, an alien fleet is on a course for Earth, and its flagship bears the same hexagram shape.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-10-06
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Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie
Overview: With its armies sweeping across the continent, the Empire seems unstoppable. After securing victory over the remnants of the Republic's army, the Empire's ultimate victory is finally within reach. However, dark clouds are gathering in the East. The communist-led Russy Federation is mustering troops on its western border, preparing to enter the war. Supported by a detachment of Allied volunteer magicians—among whom is Mary Sioux, the daughter of a soldier killed by Tanya—the Federation is determined to spread the communist creed and bring the Empire to its knees. Meanwhile, Tanya and her battalion return to the imperial capital from the southern front. Upon their arrival, they are tasked with investigating troop movements on the border with the Federation. Any escalation of violence at this point may lead to new conflicts, plunging the world into a global war. Will the Empire eventually emerge victorious from its struggle, or will it crumble in the face radically different ideologies?
Genres: Animation Action War Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-02-08
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Bonobono
Overview: The first theatrical release, titled Bonobono, opened in theaters on 1993-11-13. The film has since been broadcast on domestic television in Japan, including on broadcast satellite channels such as NHK BS-2. The film has been released on VHS and DVD in Japan, including in a "no cut" edition.
Genres: Animation Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-11-13
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Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark
Overview: 2199 AD. Yamato tried to leave behind the Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy, after receiving a "Cosmo Reverse System" at its destination, Iscandar. However, suddenly, it encounters a mysterious group at the edge of the Large Magellanic Cloud. The crew finds out that the group is called the "Gatlantis," and that its leader is the Gutaba expeditionary force commander who calls himself "Goran Dagaamu of Thunder." The commander demands that Yamato be handed over to him. Yamato, wanting to hurry to Earth, escapes the fray. However, Yamato is attacked by a devastating beam weapon called the "Flame Direct Attack Cannon" that can transcend space.
Genres: Animation Action Science Fiction Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-12-06
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Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu
Overview: One day, Koyomi Araragi encounters the horrifying vampire, Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade A.K.A. the "King of Apparitions." He saves the fatally wounded Kiss-shot by offering his blood at the expense of his own life as a human. Now Koyomi has to face the vampire hunters to retrieve Kiss-shot’s limbs which were taken by these hunters...
Genres: Animation Fantasy Mystery Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-01-08
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Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds
Overview: A mysterious group of ninjas makes a surprise attack on the Konohagakure, which takes great damage. The nightmare of another Shinobi World War could become a reality. Sasuke, who was still a missing nin from Konoha trying to kill his brother, Itachi, appears for the second time in front of Naruto at an unknown location to prevent it from happening.
Genres: Fantasy Animation Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-08-02
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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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Yu Yu Hakusho: 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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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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Reign: The Conqueror Movie
Overview: Prince Alexander, son of King Philip, and heir to the Macedonian empire, must fend off political saboteurs, assassins, and the jealousy of his own father to ascend to the position of king. Once there, he begins his quest to conquer all nations and become known as the Great King, though an ancient prophecy foretells that he will be the destroyer of the world and forever remembered as the Devil King.
Genres: Animation History Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-10-27
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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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K: Seven Stories Movie 3 - Side:Green - The Overwritten World
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Genres: Animation Action Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-09-01
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City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes
Overview: Ryo Saeba works the streets of Tokyo as the City Hunter. He's a "sweeper" and with his sidekick Kaori Makimura, he keeps the city clean. People hire the City Hunter to solve their dangerous problems, which he does with a Colt Python. When Ryo's not working on a case, he's working on getting the ladies, and Kaori must keep him in check with her trusty 10 kg hammer.
Genres: Animation Action Comedy Crime Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-02-08
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K: Seven Stories Movie 5 - Memory of Red - Burn
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Genres: Animation Action Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-11-03
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Kamen Rider Den-O: Final Stage
Overview: DVD release of the final talk show from sci-fi live action series Kamen Rider Den-O includes footage from the January 26 and 27, 2008 shows at Nakano Sun Plaza.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-12-06
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Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie
Overview: Sixteen years ago, a mysterious masked ninja unleashes a powerful creature known as the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox on the Hidden Leaf Village Konoha, killing many people. In response, the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze and his wife Kushina Uzumaki, the Demon Fox's living prison or Jinchūriki, manage to seal the creature inside their newborn son Naruto Uzumaki. With the Tailed Beast sealed, things continued as normal. However, in the present day, peace ended when a group of ninja called the Akatsuki attack Konoha under the guidance of Tobi, the mysterious masked man behind Fox's rampage years ago who intends on executing his plan to rule the world by shrouding it in illusions.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-07-28
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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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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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Space Battleship Yamato 2199
Overview: Compilation of episodes 1-2 of the Space Battleship Yamato 2199 TV anime.
Genres: Animation Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-04-07
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Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider The Movie Cho-Den-O Trilogy Movie Released Memorial Special Stage: Imagin Super Climax Tour 2010
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-09-21
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sibling's Bond
Overview: A recap of Kimetsu no Yaiba episodes 1–5, with new footage and special end credits. Tanjiro Kamado returns home to find his family slaughtered and the lone survivor, his sister Nezuko, turned into a Demon. To his surprise, however, Nezuko still shows signs of human emotion and thought. Thus begins Tanjiro's journey to seek out the Demon who killed their family and turn his sister human again.
Genres: Animation Action Fantasy Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-03-29
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Zero 21 Hi-Vision Master Version
Overview: A6m zero from WAC. highlights the Mitsubishi Zero-Sen in action.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-11-15
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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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Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Overview: D, a legendary dhampir competes with a motley family of bounty hunters to track down Charlotte Elbourne, a young woman who has seemingly been abducted by vampire nobleman Meier Link.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Horror Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-08-25
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Fureru
Overview: Childhood friends find a creature with mysterious powers that pushes them to discover the bonds that tie the three students together.
Genres: Animation Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2024-10-04
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Kaze no Yojimbo
Overview: In search for Araki Genzo, George Kodama finds himself in the small town of Kimujuku. George quickly realizes that he is unwelcome and is warned to leave as soon as possible. With two rival syndicates roaming the streets and a dark violent past, the town of Kimujuku isn't what it appears to be. George challenges the town of Kimujuku in order to reveal the towns dark hidden past and discover the truth.
Genres: Mystery Action Drama Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-10-02
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Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Overview: Jiminy Cricket is looking over the journal he used to document his first adventure with Sora when he discovers a mysterious message. He didn't write it - so how on earth did it get there? King Mickey is determined to find out, so he and his friends decide to digitize the journal and delve into its deepest secrets.
Genres: Fantasy Animation Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-10-02
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Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Intrigue 1
Overview: The story focuses on the exploits of rivals Reinhard von Lohengramm and Yang Wen-li, as they rise to power and fame in the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance, respectively.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction War Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2022-09-30
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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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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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Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Intrigue 2
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Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2022-10-28
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Arakawa Under the Bridge
Overview: A young man is drawn by his eccentric new girlfriend into her home, a village of eccentrics who live under a bridge on the Arakawa River.
Genres: Comedy Romance Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-04-04
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