Jyu-Oh-Sei is a sci-fi action anime based on the manga of the same name by Natsumi Itsuki. The anime aired from April to June 2006 and consists of 11 episodes. It was produced by BONES and directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori. Set in a distant future where space travel is commonplace, the story follows twin brothers Thor and Rai, who are thrust into the harsh...
My-Otome is a fantasy action anime produced by Sunrise, known as a spin-off of My-HiME. The series aired from 2005 to 2006, consisting of 26 episodes, and was directed by Masakazu Ohara. Unlike its predecessor, this anime features a different world setting, taking place in the kingdom of Windbloom, where magic and advanced technology coexist. The story centers around a training academy for elite...
The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee is a classic anime series produced by Tatsunoko Production, first airing in 1970. Directed by Ippei Kuri, this show gained significant popularity as a children’s series. The story centers around Hutch, a young bee searching for his mother, embarking on a journey filled with challenges and encounters. Themes of survival, the harsh realities of nature, and the value...
“GALAXY EXPRESS 999” is a manga work by Japanese manga master Leiji Matsumoto, serialised from 1977 to 1981.It has won numerous awards and was made into an animation (113 episodes) and a film in 1978, and became a very popular work. It was also a hit with Space Battleship Yamato, which the author was involved in the production of, and triggered the ‘Leiji Matsumoto...
SHUFFLE! is a romance anime based on a visual novel developed by Navel and aired in 2005 with a total of 24 episodes. The anime was produced by Asread and directed by Naoto Hosoda. The original visual novel was released in 2004 and gained attention for blending fantasy and romance elements. The story is set in a world where the human realm, the realm...
Magical Girl Lyrical NANOHA A’s is a magical girl anime that aired in 2005 and consists of 13 episodes. This series is a direct sequel to Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha, produced by Seven Arcs and directed by Keizou Kusakawa. The story picks up a few months after the events of the previous series, introducing new enemies, allies, and enhanced magical battles. The plot centers...
Kamichu! is an original anime that aired in 2005, consisting of 16 episodes. Produced by Brain’s Base and Aniplex, it was directed by Koji Masunari. The story is set in 1980s Japan and follows Yurie Hitotsubashi, a junior high school girl who suddenly becomes a goddess. The anime is praised for its unique world-building, beautiful background art, and detailed character design. Its nostalgic elements...
“Kiki’s Delivery Service” is a 1989 Japanese animated film produced by Studio Ghibli. It was the first feature film directed by Hayao Miyazaki for Studio Ghibli, and was based on an original story by someone else. Originally intended to be a 70-minute medium-length film, it became over 100 minutes long as production progressed.The schedule was pushed, the production cost reached 400 million yen, and...
