Glass Fleet is a sci-fi space opera anime that aired in 2006, directed by Minoru Ohara and produced by GONZO and Satelight. The series is set in space and follows the struggles of a resistance force fighting against an oppressive regime, interwoven with plots of political intrigue and epic battles. The story centers around Cleo, the leader of a magnificent glass fleet, and those...
“Ranma 1/2” is a Japanese manga work by Rumiko Takahashi, whose best known works are “Urusei Yatsura,” “Mezon Ikkoku,” and “Inuyasha”.It is the follow-up to “Urusei Yatsura” and was serialized from 1987 to 1996 and published in book form.As of 2007, the book has been published in 19 language editions in at least 22 countries and regions. It was also the first Japanese manga...
“DRAGON BALL” is a manga work by Akira Toriyama that was serialized in ‘Weekly Shonen Jump’ from 1984 to 1995. It was originally serialized as an excuse to end the serialization of “Dr. SLUMP,” which preceded “DRAGON BALL,” but it was adapted into an animated television series and became a world-famous work. It is an adventure anime with gags and adventures, in which the...
Yoshinaga-san’chi no Gargoyle is a fantasy-comedy anime that aired in 2006, based on the light novel series by Sennendou Taguchi, the series follows the everyday life of Futaba Yoshinaga, an ordinary girl, who unexpectedly gains a living gargoyle statue named Gar-kun as a guardian. Though Gar-kun appears as a stone statue, he speaks, thinks, and becomes a loyal member of the Yoshinaga family. The...
Witchblade is a sci-fi action anime adaptation based on the original comic by Top Cow Productions, an American publisher. The anime aired from April to September 2006, spanning 24 episodes, and was produced by GONZO with Yoshimitsu Ohashi as the director. Unlike the original comic, the anime tells a unique story that centers around the protagonist, Masane Amaha, a single mother who strives to...
“Space Battleship Yamato” became a milestone in science fiction animation when it was broadcast on TV in 1974 with a total of 26 episodes.After the original proposal was completed as “Space Battleship Yamato”, Leiji Matsumoto, the manga artist who created “Galaxy Express 999”, joined the project as a designer. He not only designed the series, but also worked on the character drafts, various settings...
Gun x Sword is an original anime produced by AIC A.S.T.A and aired in 2005. The series consists of 26 episodes and was directed by Gorou Taniguchi. This sci-fi action anime with a western vibe centers on the theme of revenge, following the journey of Van, who seeks vengeance against the “Claw Man” who took away his beloved. Van, known for his black attire...
Koi Koi 7 is an anime adaptation based on the manga of the same name by Morishige. The original manga was serialized from 2002 to 2007 in Monthly Champion RED and published in 9 volumes. The anime aired from April to June 2005, with 13 episodes. The series was produced collaboratively by Trinet Entertainment and Actas, with Morishige, the original creator, directing the anime....
