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Title

Switch

Description

Two newbies at the Narcotic Control Department in Japan, Haru and Kai, struggle against: drug dealers, gangs, murderers, psychopaths, mysterious organizations, and mad people in general. The gentle and caring one of the group, Kai, who has problems of his own, has the tendency of turning into a lethal killing machine in certain scenarios. The way he acts changes like that of a "switch". As the two do their job, answers of what is behind Kai's strange behavior and who exactly he is, is revealed. (Source: Anime News Network)

Total Eps

2

Ended Date

2008

2

Switch

Action Mystery
Yes! Precure 5 GoGo!
Title

Yes! Precure 5 GoGo!

Description

A direct continuation of the former season, this series again follows the story of Nozomi Yumehara and her friends from Precure 5. The girls who had formerly lost their powers and bade farewell to their friends Coco and Nuts from Palmier Kingdom are resurrected as Pretty Cure by the mysterious woman Flora who also wants them to find her in a place called Cure Rosegarden. To go there, they need the magic Rose Pact and the powers of the four kings of countries surrounding Palmier. But a dark organization called Eternal is also striving to get to Cure Rosegarden by stealing the Rose Pact. Luckily, Precure get helped by new allies: the delivery-boy Syrup who can change into a giant bird and fly them anywhere they want and the mysterious and beautiful fighter Milky Rose stand alongside Pretty Cure to protect what is really valuable.

Total Eps

48

Ended Date

2008

48

Yes! Precure 5 GoGo!

Action Comedy Fantasy
BUS GAMER
Title

BUS GAMER

Description

When three complete strangers, Mishiba Toki, Nakajyo Nobuto and Saitoh Kazuo, are hired by a corporation to compete in the Bus Game, an illegal dog-fight conducted in strict secrecy, they are given the team code of "Team AAA" (Triple Anonymous). This group of three who differ entirely from their living environments to their personalities have to work together effectively, but without mutually wiping out their mistrust of each other or prying into each other's privacy. They only have one point in common - each of them need a large amount of money for their individual circumstances. To get the money, they must play in the game despite their very own lives being at stake. (Source: Anime News Network)

Total Eps

3

Ended Date

2008

3

BUS GAMER

Action
Himitsu: Top Secret - The Revelation
Title

Himitsu: Top Secret - The Revelation

Description

The story takes place five decades from now, when brain scanners have been perfected to the point that the government can retrieve up to five years' worth of memories from people's minds -- even if they are dead. The investigators of the National Research Institute of Police Science's 9th Forensics Laboratory must weigh the ethical choices in the ultimate invasion of privacy as they delve into people's minds to solve crimes. (Source: Anime News Network)

Total Eps

26

Ended Date

2008

26

Himitsu: Top Secret - The Revelation

Mystery Psychological Sci-Fi
ef: a tale of melodies. - prologue
Title

ef: a tale of melodies. - prologue

Description

The prologue of ef - a tale of melodies.

Total Eps

1

Ended Date

2008

1

ef: a tale of melodies. - prologue

Drama Mystery Romance
Ryoko's Case File
Title

Ryoko's Case File

Description

Based on a series of light novels written by Tanaka Yoshiki and illustrated by Kakinouchi Narumi. The story revolves around Ryouko Yakushiji, a 27-year-old multilingual investigator that graduated from Tokyo University's elite Department of Law, and the bizarre cases she faces while working for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police. Yakushiji not only has to deal with supernatural beings in her line of work, but also her rival Yukiko Muromachi, another equally talented and beautiful police investigator. (Source: AniDB)

Total Eps

13

Ended Date

2008

13

Ryoko's Case File

Mystery Supernatural
Lover-in-Law
Title

Lover-in-Law

Description

Based on the erotic game by Tinker Bell. Tsutomu's parents passed away several years ago, before that they ran a flower shop. Now it's run by his older brother's wife, Mai and he is living with them. Tsutomu's brother now works somewhere else, so Mai is left alone and her only support is Tsutomu, who helps her running the flower shop. Because Tsutomu's brother is busy and haven't been home for a while, Mai feels very lonely which Tsutomu notices and decides to support and satisfy Mai while his brother is away. Now there's also Kozue, Mai's friend and senpai who recently got hired as part-time worker. Kozue has noticed Tsutomu and Mai's relationship and she envies them because she is also very lonely, because her husband is rarely home. Mai sympathizes with Kozue and allows her to date Tsutomu. Now what will happen as these three indulge themselves to their desires and feelings?

Total Eps

2

Ended Date

2008

2

Lover-in-Law

Hentai
Shigofumi: And Then...
Title

Shigofumi: And Then...

Description

The 13th episode of Shigofumi.

Total Eps

1

Ended Date

2008

1

Shigofumi: And Then...

Drama Fantasy Psychological
Master of Martial Hearts
Title

Master of Martial Hearts

Description

The story centers on the Platonic Heart, a jewel that — according to an old urban legend — can grant any wish when collected. Only a chosen few are allowed to compete in the Platonic Heart hunt, and high school junior Aya Iseshima is one of 11 girls and women who are taking part.

Total Eps

5

Ended Date

2008

5

Master of Martial Hearts

Action Ecchi
Doraemon: Nobita to Midori no Kyojin Den
Title

Doraemon: Nobita to Midori no Kyojin Den

Description

One day Nobita found a small sapling behind the hill but his mom won't allow him to plant it in the backyard. Using Doraemon's special tool, they made the tree alive so it could move around freely. Nobita name it Ki-bō and the two became like brothers. From there, a new adventure awaits...

Total Eps

1

Ended Date

2008

1

Doraemon: Nobita to Midori no Kyojin Den

Adventure Comedy
Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: Gravity of the Battlefront
Title

Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: Gravity of the Battlefront

Description

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.

Total Eps

3

Ended Date

2008

3

Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: Gravity of the Battlefront

Mecha Sci-Fi
Tytania
Title

Tytania

Description

One Man vs. an Empire! Through fear and conquest, the Empire of Valdana holds the future of most of human space within its iron hands, and for generations, those hands have belonged to the Landless Lords of the ruling Tytania dynasty. But now the foundation of the empire is crumbling, pockets of rebellion are forming and when a mission sent to punish the city-state of Euriya is shockingly defeated, the man responsible becomes the target of a galaxy-wide manhunt! For Fan Hyurlick, architect of Tytania's first defeat, glory becomes desperation as his own side betrays him. Now Fan must not only save his own life, but somehow turn the tables on opponents who have whole worlds to command! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

Total Eps

26

Ended Date

2008

26

Tytania

Adventure Psychological Romance
Penguin Musume♥Heart
Title

Penguin Musume♥Heart

Description

Sakura Nankyoku is a total otaku. Due to a fluke, she gets elected as her class' Student Council President. Everything takes off from there into a series of crazy misadventures revolving around Sakura, her family, and her classmates. (Source: Anime News Network)

Total Eps

22

Ended Date

2008

22

Penguin Musume♥Heart

Comedy Ecchi Slice of Life
Blue Dragon: The Seven Dragons of the Heavens
Title

Blue Dragon: The Seven Dragons of the Heavens

Description

After the events of the Blue Dragon series, Shu and Bouquet join a resistance group to fight General Rogi's army of invasion.They encounter a mysterious child , Noi, who has the power to revive Shu's shadow counter-part Blue Dragon, and save her from the pursuit of a red dragon. Now Shu and his company have to set foot once again on a journey to discover the purpose of the dragons, undergo their tests and stop the chains of events which threatens the fate of humanity. (Source: Anime News Network)

Total Eps

51

Ended Date

2008

51

Blue Dragon: The Seven Dragons of the Heavens

Adventure Comedy Fantasy
Dinosaur King Season 2
Title

Dinosaur King Season 2

Description

The second season of Kodai Ouja Kyouryuu King: D-Kids Adventure. The Alpha Gang and the Ancients return. While the parents are talking, they are kidnapped by Gunenco, a member of the Zanjark Space Aliens. This causes the Alpha Gang and D-Team to join forces against the Zanjark Space Aliens in their plot to obtain the Cosmos Stones. Seth later returns as an ally to the Zanjark space aliens. Jark, the leader of the Zanjark, provides the dinosaur cards

Total Eps

30

Ended Date

2008

30

Dinosaur King Season 2

Action Adventure Sci-Fi
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2: Flash Specials
Title

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2: Flash Specials

Description

9 flash anime specials included in the Code Geass R2 DVDs and BDs.

Total Eps

9

Ended Date

2008

9

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2: Flash Specials

Comedy
ARIA The ORIGINATION Picture Drama
Title

ARIA The ORIGINATION Picture Drama

Description

Picture Dramas taken from the DVDs.

Total Eps

7

Ended Date

2008

7

ARIA The ORIGINATION Picture Drama

Fantasy Sci-Fi Slice of Life
Zombie-Loan Specials
Title

Zombie-Loan Specials

Description

The series was originally planned to be 20+ episodes but was cut short due to unknown circumstances. These specials released on the 7th DVD volume continue the story.

Total Eps

2

Ended Date

2008

2

Zombie-Loan Specials

Action Comedy Supernatural
Ranma 1/2: Akumu! Shunmin Kou
Title

Ranma 1/2: Akumu! Shunmin Kou

Description

Twelve years after the final OVA was shown, and the end of the manga, a new piece of Ranma ½ animation was made for the "It's a Rumic World" exhibition of Rumiko Takahashi's artwork. The new 30 minute special is based on the "Nightmare! Incense of Spring Sleep" manga story from volume 34, and was shown on odd numbered days at the "It's A Rumic World" exhibition in Tokyo from July 30th to August 11th. (Source: Wikipedia)

Total Eps

1

Ended Date

2008

1

Ranma 1/2: Akumu! Shunmin Kou

Action Adventure Comedy
Graveyard Kitaro
Title

Graveyard Kitaro

Description

Kitarou is a youkai boy born in a cemetery, and aside from his mostly-decayed father, the last living member of the Ghost tribe. He is missing his left eye, but his hair usually covers the empty socket. He fights for peace between humans and youkai, which generally involves protecting the former from the wiles of the latter. This version of the Kitarou story is based on the original Hakaba Kitarou manga, the manga which inspired the popular Gegege no Kitarou series in the late 60's. (Source: Wikipedia)

Total Eps

11

Ended Date

2008

11

Graveyard Kitaro

Horror Supernatural
Ikkitousen: Great Guardians Battle Tour Club: Sexy Cosplay♥Kikenna Arubaito♥
Title

Ikkitousen: Great Guardians Battle Tour Club: Sexy Cosplay♥Kikenna Arubaito♥

Description

Uncensored Ikkitousen: Great Guardians DVD Comedy Specials.

Total Eps

6

Ended Date

2008

6

Ikkitousen: Great Guardians Battle Tour Club: Sexy Cosplay♥Kikenna Arubaito♥

Comedy Ecchi
Fireball
Title

Fireball

Description

Drossel, an heiress from a long aristocratic line of the House of Flügel, resides in a castle called the Tower of Tempest. She lives there with her large robotic butler Gedächtnis, who has been serving the family for generations. He reveres Drossel's late father and diligently serves as her caretaker. Drossel also cares for Gedächtnis with whom she has grown up. They pass the time with supposedly intellectually stimulating conversations, only to be interrupted by unexpected, wacky events at times. (Source: Disney+)

Total Eps

13

Ended Date

2008

13

Fireball

Comedy Sci-Fi
Sonic: Night of the Werehog
Title

Sonic: Night of the Werehog

Description

Published on SEGA's website in November of 2008, Sonic: Night of the Werehog is an ONA made to promote the release of Sonic World Adventure, also known as Sonic Unleashed in North America and Europe. Sonic and Chip venture to an abandoned haunted house on a rainy night, soon to be caught up in the antics of two mischievous ghosts, who scare any of the house's visitors in order to take their picture and impress the ghost girl who lives there with them. Though they succeed in scaring Chip out of his wits, the two can't seem to make Sonic bat an eye at them. Furious, the two band together in order to get the best of Sonic; will he be able to put a stop to the duo with a little help from the full moon?

Total Eps

1

Ended Date

2008

1

Sonic: Night of the Werehog

Action
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Jo: Zetsubou Shoujo Senshuu
Title

Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Jo: Zetsubou Shoujo Senshuu

Description

A special summary episode of the first season of Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, focusing on seven of the girls: Komori Kiri, Matoi Tsunetsuki, Kobushi Abiru, Kimura Kaere, Kitsu Chiri, Sekiuchi "Maria" Tarou, and Hitou Nami. Note: This entry also includes a 24-minute version, which aired on BS11.

Total Eps

1

Ended Date

2008

1

Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Jo: Zetsubou Shoujo Senshuu

Comedy
Big Windup!: The Basics of Basics
Title

Big Windup!: The Basics of Basics

Description

One year before the beginning of the story. Kaguyama feels intimidated by Haruna’s presence on the baseball team since he feels that his position as the ace pitcher is threatened. Kaguyama wants to quit, but Haruna talks him out of it after telling Kaguyama about his own past. (Source: Wikipedia)

Total Eps

1

Ended Date

2008

1

Big Windup!: The Basics of Basics

Drama Sports
Lupin the 3rd: Green vs Red
Title

Lupin the 3rd: Green vs Red

Description

If Lupin is stealing something in one place, how can he be shoplifting in another place entirely? One Lupin wears red; the other wears green. In the final standoff, whose side will Jigen, Goemon and Fujiko choose? After all, as the world's number one thief, there can't be two of him! (Source: TMS Entertainment USA)

Total Eps

1

Ended Date

2008

1

Lupin the 3rd: Green vs Red

Action Comedy
Glass Maiden
Title

Glass Maiden

Description

Rags Town is the garbage dump of Japan. The place where people who want to forget their pasts run to. In this town, where the rules strictly forbid asking about the past or getting to know people, there is small detective agency called S&A Detectives. The story revolves around Ayamana, the inseparable pair of misfit wannabe detectives, the case Manami takes on impulse, and the trouble that arises from it. On the case they find a woman who is abnormally hot, and who is being chased by a bunch of women with guns. After being dubbed Sara, the detectives try and figure out just what is going on with her. At the same time, all over town teenage girls are burning up and turning into glass. The government is covering everything up, but the detectives, as well as a nosy reporter and the local police, are determined to find out what is happening.

Total Eps

12

Ended Date

2008

12

Glass Maiden

Action Sci-Fi
The Idolm@ster: Live for You!
Title

The Idolm@ster: Live for You!

Description

On the day before the 765 Productions Fan Appreciation Event, each of the idols prepare to head home. However, Chihaya Kisaragi, uneasy about tomorrow's events, decides to have a last minute personal rehearsal. One thing leads to another as Chihaya, Miki and Haruka are dragged from one exciting situation to the next. What is the truck driver's true destination? What is the secret behind the old house? Will the girls make it in time for the event? Watch as Miki, Haruka, Chihaya and the other idols join together for their biggest adventure yet! (Source: e-n-m.net)

Total Eps

1

Ended Date

2008

1

The Idolm@ster: Live for You!

Comedy Music
Letter Bee: Light and Blue Night Fantasy
Title

Letter Bee: Light and Blue Night Fantasy

Description

The story takes place in the land of Amber Ground, a place of perpetual night only partially illuminated by an artificial sun. Lag Seeing works as a "Letter Bee" (delivery boy) at the "Bee Hive" (a delivery service), with his Dingo, Niche, and her "pet", Steak, traveling with him. He is entrusted with the "hearts" of the everyone in Amber Ground to deliver their packages. (Source: Wikipedia) Note: The pilot episode of Tegami Bachi shown during the Jump Super Anime Tour in the Fall of 2008, the story was later incorporated into episode 17 of the first season.

Total Eps

1

Ended Date

2008

1

Letter Bee: Light and Blue Night Fantasy

Adventure Fantasy Slice of Life
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of the True Savior: Legend of Kenshiro
Title

Fist of the North Star: The Legend of the True Savior: Legend of Kenshiro

Description

Last of the Shin Kyuuseishu Densetsu pentalogy. A prequel set between Kenshiro's defeat at the hands of Shin and the beginning of the manga. (Source: Wikipedia)

Total Eps

1

Ended Date

2008

1

Fist of the North Star: The Legend of the True Savior: Legend of Kenshiro

Action Drama