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The events of this show are not an adaptation of a previously existing work. It may have other attributes, such as character designs, based on one though.
Maya Mikuri is a geological surveying student specializing in deposits of Orichalt, a little understood mineral that allows for movement of matter and data through an alternate space-time. Finding herself rescued by freelance excavators after her first official dig went bad she ends up forced to join their crew until she can pay off her debt.
A mecha action series with a prominent mystery/conspiracy plotline at its core.
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Seeking revenge on the organization that ended the career of their wrestling dojo’s leader, two young men take radically different paths: Naoto Azuma trains under one of Tiger Mask’s old friends and inherits the Tiger Mask persona, while Takuma Fujii joins the group he seeks to destroy and takes on the persona of Tiger the Dark.
Set roughly 50 years after the end of the first series, this one centers on the conflict between the two protagonists as they work toward the same goal with different methods. It mostly consists of (often bloody) pro-wrestling matches connected by dramatic character interactions and periodic comedy bits.
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A gigantic cube appears in the air one morning above an airport and proceeds to absorb a passenger plane carrying 252 passengers. From within the cube emerges a being calling itself Yaha-kui zaShunina, an ambassador of sorts that wishes to communicate with and advance humanity.
Starting out as something like a mystery thriller heavy on technobabble, it eventually develops a few slice of life aspects before ultimately transforming into an action-tinged romance. Be aware that while in the prequel episode the characters are drawn in a 2D style, the majority of the show uses 3DCG.
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Seeking out the dejected and downtrodden, the traveling salesman Fukuzou Moguro offers them a chance at happiness… with a catch.
A remake of a long-running series from the early 1990’s dealing primarily in dark comedy. Each episode is split into two parts, with the first adapting a story from the manga version and the second being Anime-original.
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Once the guitarist for the popular hard rock band Black Heaven, now Ouji is just another hapless salaryman. This all changes one night when he meets a mysterious woman who reunites him with his guitar and claims to need his sound to end an intergalactic war.
This is both a mid-life crisis drama and a romantic comedy focused on the uncommon timeframe of life after marriage. The galactic war is more of an excuse to get the band back together and isn’t fleshed out much.
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Virtual reality technology has now advanced to the point that people can now experience idol concerts from the comfort of their own homes. In the wake of this a worldwide idol ranking system has been created alongside schools specifically designed to train new idols. StarRing and Shadow are two such idol groups who seek to rise to the top of the charts.
Don’t let the first episode fool you, as this is not an action series. It’s a straight-forward idol show with all the attendant training, cute girls doing cute things, and industry/friendship drama that entails. Do note however that half of each episode is devoted to a live-action cast segment.
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The mercenary company Cosmoranger J9 consists of four core members: The leader Issac, their pilot Bowie, Kid the sharpshooter, and Angel, an espionage/sabotage specialist. Their self-proclaimed mission is to keep the various criminal organizations in check by taking on jobs the authorities cannot.
An action series featuring all different types of action, from blaster fights on the ground to super-robot mecha fights in space. While it does include dramatic aspects, they’re presented in an over-the-top manner that may be difficult to take seriously.
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Far in the future humanity has begun to colonize other parts of the galaxy, with one of their most recent colonies being located at the edges of known space. Here the Southern Cross defense force is drawn into a war following the sudden appearance of an advanced alien race in the skies above. A conflict in which Jeanne Fránçaix, the inexperienced and irresponsible 2nd officer of the 15th Squad, will end up playing a large role.
Lots of mecha action with periodic bursts of comic relief arising from Jeanne’s carefree personality. Eventually various dramatic revelations are added along with a few romance subplots.
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On an alternate plane there exists beings neither human nor god who control the forces of nature on Earth. As a right of passage, on their 16th birthday they travel there to spend a week experiencing the elements firsthand while avoiding the attention of humans. During this period a girl by the name of Chun accidentally causes the death of a human boy, setting in motion a chain of events that threaten to destroy the heavens.
A high-fantasy fairytale drama with a small number of action scenes mostly concentrated in the third quarter and a bit of romantic development.
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Six kids from around the globe have come to Japan for a 10-day homestay. Originally staying together at Shigeru’s, they’ve since been split up among the members of Maruko’s class to better experience normal Japanese life. The boy from Italy takes a strong interest in Maruko and, to her great annoyance, ends up at her house.
Part comedy and part inspirational, this movie tells an essentially stand-alone story. The comedy, which is personality/reaction-based, ends up secondary to Andrea’s search for his grandfather’s friends and his eventual bonding with Maruko.
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