KINGDOM is an animated television series based on the Japanese manga KINGDOM by Yasuhisa Hara, which began airing in 2012. It won the Best Original Programme Award (animation category) at the 3rd Satellite Broadcasting Association Original Programme Awards.The manga has been serialised since issue 9, 2006. The total number of copies sold exceeded 100 million with the release of volume 70 in 2023. The...
Eureka Seven is a sci-fi mecha anime produced by BONES and aired from 2005 to 2006, spanning 50 episodes. Directed by Tomoki Kyoda and written by Dai Sato and others, it was developed as an original story. The anime has been highly praised for its unique plot, complex character development, exceptional mecha design, and delicate soundtrack. The story follows Renton Thurston, a young boy...
“VINLAND SAGA” is a manga work by Japanese manga artist Makoto Yukimura, serialised since 2005. It is an award-winning historical manga set in and around northern Europe in the early 11th century, depicting the lives of the Vikings, who dominated the world at the time. Synopsis Towards the end of the millennium, the Vikings were the most powerful people who appeared in all lands...
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...
Genesis of Aquarion is a sci-fi mecha anime produced by Satelight and directed by Shoji Kawamori. It aired in 2005 with a total of 26 episodes, captivating fans with its mecha action and epic storytelling. The plot revolves around a battle for survival involving the legendary machine “Aquarion,” which re-emerges in a world 12,000 years after its initial destruction. Humanity forms a special unit,...
“Samurai-Trooper” is a TV animation series produced by Sunrise that ran for 39 episodes from 1988 to 1989.Its catch copy is “Armor runs in my heart!” . An army of monsters, led by the evil emperor Arago, set out to rule the human world. Standing in their way are five boys, the Samurai Troopers, who have been chosen as “Yoroi Gear” (armor gears). After...
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...
