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Lupin and the gang, each for their own reasons, all end up traveling to the same Mediterranean island at the same time. There they find themselves embroiled in a conflict between the armies of rival treasure hunters.
A stand-alone story just like the ones found in the parent series; a combination of over-the-top action scenes mixed with comedy. This one does not dip into fantasy and plays things relatively seriously.
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Forced back into business after a brief retirement, Lupin sets out to recover a giant diamond that’s been hidden within the Statue of Liberty. Making the task more difficult is that a heavily outfitted secret society are after it as well.
A stand-alone story much like the ones found in the parent series; a combination of slapstick comedy and frantic over-the-top action scenes. One that includes both a child character and moderate supernatural elements.
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The catlike aliens known as Nyanbo are looking for pieces of their UFO so that they can to return to space. Sometimes they get tired of searching however and just wish to play around like actual cats.
The show primarily features live action visuals (including real cats), with only the Nyanbos themselves being animated. The comedic style ranges from slapstick to romantic comedy.
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The boys of the idol group Marginal #4 have just made their debut to thunderous applause. Yet at school the next day nothing really feels like it has changed… until it all suddenly does. Now they have to juggle their burgeoning idol career while doing their best to have normal high school lives.
A school life comedy with a secondary idol theme that includes a bit of drama.
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When the CGS mercenary group is contracted to transport the leader of a Martian independence movement to Earth, they become the target of Gjallarhorn, a police-like organization which seeks to keep Mars under Earth’s control through any means necessary. Earth however is not united, and the mercenaries quickly become entangled in an elaborate political scheme.
A mecha action drama with child soldiers as the protagonists. Like many Gundam series it focuses on the themes of colonialism, prejudice, rivalry, and chains of revenge. Less common are the mafioso elements it eventually adopts.
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On the way back to the surface following their grueling battle on the 18th floor, Bell and the others stumble upon a hidden hot spring.
An ecchi OVA featuring a small amount of action that takes place shortly after the main series‘ 13th episode.
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Accidentally awakening a mysterious girl called Koyori, Tazuna Takatsuki finds himself suddenly thrust into the middle of a battle between super-powered couples called ‘hand shakers’. While most of these pairs fight for the opportunity to meet God and have their wish granted, Tazuna fights to keep Koyori from disappearing.
A battle royale action drama with an unconventional style of animation and noticeable ecchi streak.
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A young girl finds herself alone in the middle of Japari Park, a theme park filled with animal girls, with no memories of her past. Setting out together with a serval catgirl she embarks on a journey to learn who she is, meeting many different friends along the way.
An educational trip through an abandoned wildlife preserve inspired by a smartphone game. While it has bits of comedy and finishes with a burst of action, the primary focus is on exploring the different areas while learning about new animal girls and helping them with their problems.
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An average student with no particular future plans or goals suddenly finds himself the focus of various girls’ attention.
This show takes place ~9 years after Amagami SS and consists of a similar collection of mutually-exclusive romance arcs. There are three in all, each featuring the same protagonist and focused on a specific type of girl; mischievous, gamer, & childhood friend.
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Some students begin investigating an old folktale with curious similarities to the popular Ao Oni franchise and uncover a dark secret lurking beneath their school in the process.
A standard horror movie featuring simplistic 3DCG animation. It has no similarities with the short web series of the same name beyond the inclusion of the blue monster.
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