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Satou Matsuzaka spends much of her time drifting from one boyfriend to the next, searching for a connection that always seems just out of reach. That all changes the day she meets the young Shio Koube and falls instantly and completely in love. Where exactly did Shio come from though, and just how far will Satou go to protect their new life together?
A psychological drama with both romance and early comic relief elements.
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When Asahi Kuga’s physical death coincided with her avatar’s death in the MMORPG Union it spelled the end of both the group she played with and the game itself. Six years later Union has relaunched under a new name, and upon logging on Haruto Amou discovers Asahi there waiting for him. But is it truly her?
A romance-infused character drama with RPG-themed action scenes and occasional comic interactions.
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With fire being a common hazard in Edo, residents often choose to rent furniture, clothing, or decorations instead of buying them outright. Okou and Seiji run one such lending shop which has developed a reputation for being uncommonly experienced with matters involving tsukumogami.
A partly episodic period drama with slight romance, mystery, and educational elements alongside a large amount of comic relief.
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Ai and Machi are both dancers, but Machi’s level of skill can only be described as extraordinary and it’s only after a chance encounter with a mysterious old man that Ai learns the truth: Machi’s abilities are granted by tortured beings called ‘Aguu’. The old man has dedicated his life to freeing the Aguu from their eternal torment, and he recruits Ai to help him in this task.
An action-drama with a large streak of comic relief.
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Following the malfunction of an experimental quantum reactor both living things and machines alike across the global began to undergo startling changes, ultimately resulting in humanity being pushed to the brink of extinction. For these past seven years Leon Lau has been researching ways to fight back against the onslaught of hyper-evolved creatures, and with the successful activation of a hyperdrive engine he may have finally found the answer.
A mixed-genre series weighted heavily toward action.
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Washed up on the mysterious island of Urashima with few memories and only a vague idea of his goals, Setsuna Sanzenkai decides to explore the area and talk with the various residents in hopes of remembering exactly why he traveled through time to reach this place.
A mystery series heavy on comedic character interactions and featuring re-occurring flashes of drama. Note that the 9th-10th episodes are something of an interlude, taking place in a completely different setting with action scenes replacing the mystery elements.
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In a future controlled by a fascist government which has monopolized all modern weaponry, a citizen rebellion fights back the only way they can: By using antique firearms formally relegated to museums. Though hopelessly outmatched on the surface, the spirits of these weapons have taken form to give the resistance fighters an unexpected edge in the battles ahead.
A post-apocalyptic action-drama with a large amount of daily life centered content.
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Utterly defeated at the last championship, Nagisa Aragaki redoubles her efforts at improving her badminton skills at all costs. Worried that her intensity will be the end of the team the new coach decides the best course of action is to recruit someone who can stand at her level, and as luck would have it just such a person has begun attending the school: Ayano Hanesaki… the same girl who defeated Nagisa at that previous tournament.
A drama-heavy sports series with a moderate amount of comic relief.
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The year is 1274. With the Mongols poised to invade Japan and the island of Tsushima needing every available warrior, groups of prisoners from the mainland end up conscripted to serve on the front lines. Jinzaburou Kuchii is one such prisoner, and with just his own previous wartime experience along with a small band of followers he must find a way to triumph against overwhelming odds.
An action-heavy war drama with minor romance elements.
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The eccentric cast of Bakabon is finally back after an 18-year absence. Many things have changed since then, providing a whole new frontier of late night comedy.
A fourth-wall breaking gag comedy. It’s a modern-day update of the Tensai Bakabon franchise and does not require having seen any previous works.
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