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You're Under Arrest!
Kousuke Fujishima's hilarious comic book series comes to glorious, animated life in this TV series that
recounts the goofy misadventures of two curvy Tokyo Traffic Patrol officers (Miyuki and Natsumi from Bokuto Station) who seem
to get into more trouble than the criminals. Chasing down bad guys who are guilty of everything from stealing underwear
to impersonating Santa Claus, these dedicated patrolwomen will go to crazy lengths to nab the perps!
Gall Force
In deep space, an ancient war wages as the Solnoid and Paranoid armadas battle for control over the newly
formed planet, Chaos -- the product of an advanced terraforming project. But the valiant crew members of the crippled
Solnoid cruiser Star Leaf find themselves cut off from the fleet. Hailed as one of the most popular anime films of all
time, this is the all-female equivalent fo the Magnificent Seven.
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Haughty, beautiful and a tad eqocentric, Haruhi Suzumiya starts things off with a bang at her new high school
by announcing that she has "no interest in ordinary humans" in this popular anime series. Courting aliens, time travelers
and superhumans, the teen starts her own club -- SOS Brigade (whose aim is to "save the world by overloading it with fun")
-- and recruits Kyon (the only person who'll talk to her) as her first member.
Shakugan no Shana
This sleekly designed action series follows Shana, a pretty young girl cloaked in black who battles ethereal
beings with a sword. Shana saves teenager Yuji from being eaten by a monster and unwittingly pulls him into her supernatural
mission to save the world.
Happy Lesson
Teenage Chitose has just moved out of an orphanage and back into his deceased parents' house. His
life, already far from a normal teen's everyday existance, becomes ever more surreal. Instead of lounging around what
could be the ulitmate bachelor pad, he's dodging discipline from the five high school teachers who have adopted him.
In this sexy anime series, the teachers' good looks almost overshadow their near-psychotic maternal zeal.
Kiddy Grade
Space-age special agents Eclair and Lumiere fight for peace and justice for the Global Union in this anime
set in star century Zero-One-Sixty-Five. To ensure interplanetary economic harmony and cooperation, the planets of the
Global Union created the Galactic Organization of Trade and Tariffs. Cyborg agents Eclair and Lumiere hunt down those
who threaten to undermine global unity, while trying to uncover conspiracy within their own organization.
Scrapped Princess
A young princess tries to escape her dark destiny. When prophets predict that the fate of Princess
Pacifica Cassul is to bring destruction to the world, authorities sentence the young girl to death. Her protective brother
and sister decide to raise Pacifica in a top secret location, and she grows up ... but her doomsday date with destiny
draws near.
Maburaho
An unlucky high school wizard named Kazuki has great DNA, but logs horrible grades at his prestigious magic
school. What's more, he's a washout with the ladies and can only use his magical powers eight times he turns into dust.
But when three magical hotties learn of his secret, they come on to him like there's no tomorrow...and there just may not
be, after he turns his last trick!
Paniponi Dash!
Win M.I.T. grad Becky Myamoto takes on teaching a 10th grade class, the job should be a breeze for someone
with her intellectual capacity. But child prodigy Becky is only 11 years old. Dealing with surly adolescents,
a strange depressed rabbit and a group of aliens who are observing her, Becky has her hands extremely full.
BLOOD+
Saya Otonashi, a seemingly normal high school student, suffers from amnesia and she can't remember the past
year of her life. One day after a man appears and gives her a katana sword her destiny begins to be revealed.
Soon she finds herself fighting the latest threat to humanity, Chipropteran monster, ravenous immortal creatures that can
change their form disguising themselves as human beings. They feed off blood and hide themselves within the human world.
An organization known as the Red Shield has been waging a private war to wipe them out and now the struggle has grown. Saya's
journey for the truth has begun.
Armitage III: Poly-Matrix
2179: Earth is populated by humans, robots and illegal humanoid robots. The illegals live undetected
among the population, until one powerful man vows to destroy them. Naomi Armitage is a deadly cyber-punk Martian cop
in hot pants, but she is an illegal, now fighting for survival. Her partner, Ross, joins her mission, and they're brought
together in a bond of love and hope as their journey uncovers a secret that could destroy two worlds.
Armitage: Dual-Matrix
In this sequel, Naomi Armitage, her husband and their daughter are living peacefully under false names on
Mars. When a cyborg rebellion erupts on Earth, Naomi knows it's up to her to save the day. But she must deal with
the most powerful enemy she's ever encountered - replicas of herself!
Black Lagoon
Rokuro Okajima is on a business trip to South East Asia, but things quickly go from pleasure cruise to festival
of pain when modern-day pirates board the ship and take him hostage! Revy, Dutch and Benny are merciless, maniacal and
mean and together, thay make up the crew of the Black Lagoon.
Dominion Tank Police
In 2010, the town of Newport, Japan, suffers under the death grip of bacterial air pollution, forcing the
use of gas masks. With gangs ruling the city, it's time for the dominion Tank Police to step in. The super-efficient
squad sets out to take back control of the city - with the help of some awesome tanks.
The Wallflower
Four boys are tasked with turning a Goth princess into a beauty queen. If they succeed, they win the
rights to stay as long as they'd like in a stately mansion owned by the girl's wealthy aunt. But since Sunako, a moody
horror film aficionado, is hell-bent on staying exactly the way she is, the transformation won't be easy to pull off.
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Ghost in the Shell
Based on the popular manga, this anime series explores a futuristic society where technology reigns supreme,
along with new types of crime. Female cyborg Major Motoko Kusanagi and her team of police, Section 9, devote their lives
to chasing criminals, both on land and in cyberspace.
Kurau Phantom Memory
In the year 2053, Dr. Amami's research into new forms of energy takes a frightening turn. The Rynax
rays he was studying invade the body of his 12-year-old daughter, Kurau, imbuing her with unearthly powers. As Amami
struggles to find a way to cure his daughter, Kurau is targeted by those who want to use her new abilities for their own gain.
This chilling tale of the future is one of anime's most indelible stories.
Madlax
At first glance, female hired gun Madlax and naively unassuming student Margaret appear to have nothing
in common. But they've recently discovered that their seemingly different lives cross at on deadly point. Now,
they must uncover and solve a perplexing puzzle before the dark forces opposing them end their lives. Will the knowledge
of their preordained doom -- and their self-imposed task -- bind them together or pull them apart?
Patlabor
In the not-so-distant future, giant manned robots known as Labors are commonplace, greatly increasing man's
productivity. But they're also the victim of a new kind of crime. Enter Special Vehicles Division 2, a branch
of the Tokyo Mobile Police Force formed specifically formed to combat the problem.
Azumanga Daioh
Every day is a new adventure in Miss Yakari's English class -- especially when both teacher and students
constantly find themselves in on crazy situation after another! Follow their chaotic adventures in this anime series
as they negotiate projectile volleyballs and endure cutthroat competition while busting through huge amounts of homework.
Summer vacation can't come soon enough!
Those Who Hunt Elves
Three Japanese travelers -- Junpei, a muscle head, Airi, a talented actress, and Ritsuko, a beautiful young
munitions specialist -- become trapped in a bizarre fantasy world. They enlist the help of a sorceress, but her spell
is botched and sent flying across the world in fragments. The three intrepid travelers must now set out to reassemble
the spell that will take them home.
Noir
Mireille is a professional assassin who's contacted one day by a young woman claiming to be an amnesiac
named Yumura. Drawn in by Yumura's story, Mireille discovers that Yumura possesses the skills of an assassin and may
be able to unlock some of the secrets of Mireille's past. Soon, it becomes clear that both women are the focus of a
deadly comspiracy that will call upon all their skills to stay alive.
Witchblade
In the wake of a catastrophe that virtually destroys Tokyo, Masane Amaha acquires the legendary Witchblade
-- a mythical sword bestowed throughout history only to a chosen few -- and assumes the identity of a female warrior.
With her young daughter's life to protect, Masane's mission is clear. But whether the Witchblade is a righteous weapon
of God or a tool of the devil remains to be seen.
Venus Versus Virus
In this anime series, schoolgirl Sumire leads a normal life -- except for her ability to see ghosts.
When she meets virus-killer Lucia, she joins her as part of the Venus Vanguard, a group charged with defending the world from
the lethal Viruses. Demons thirsty for human souls, the Viruses can be seen only by certain people blessed with supernatural
vision. If the Venus Vanguard doesn't stop them, they'll destroy all of humanity.
My-Hime
Before coming to the Fuka Academy, all Mai Tokiha wanted was to live an ordinary high school life, but that's
the last thing she's going to get. It turns out that Mai is a HiME, one of twelve girls with super-natural powers that
are gathered at this school to fight the Orphans, demons that dwell around the school. A secret organization has other
plans for the HiME than just demon-busting and Mai and the other HiME will have to risk something precious to protect the
ones they love.
R.O.D The Movie
Yomiko Readman is a bespectacked subsitute teacher who spends every cent she earns on book. When a
weird humanoid riding a buglike monster tries to steal a rare book from her, Yomiko performs some amazing battle moves using
pieces of paper as weapons. She's Immediately assigned to Operation Manuscript Retrieval by the British Library Special Engineering
Force.
Burst Angel
A new law's been past. Ordinary folks are now allowed to carry firearms; shoot, they're even legally
allowed to use 'em. You might think that crime would increase, but the arrest rate's gone down. After all, the
only prison a dead man needs is a hole in the gound. It's hard to tell if she's from Heaven or Hell, but an angel's
just come to earth. She's an enigma, but with her partners Sei, Amy and Meg, she's the best chance this town's got.
Her name is Jo. And there's a new sheriff in town.
Coyote Ragtime Show
Notorious space outlaw Mister and his sidekicks Bishop and Katana are on a mission to help Mister's murdered
friend's daughter Franca locate and take ownership of her rightful inheritance - a ten billion space dollar booty hidden in
a vault on planet Graceland - a world on the verge of destruction. Complicating the trio's quest is Madame Marciano,
evil boss of the Galactic Criminal Guild, and her 12 android assassin sisters.
Dirty Pair Flash
Always causing more destruction than they prevent, special agents Kei and Yuri face tough challenges while
at an amusement park planet. The pair find themselves facing off against an android hit woman, transvestite assassins, ghosts
and more. In addition, the Lovely Angels get into several wild adventures while tracking down a con man and giving love
advice to the computer programmer they're protecting.
Yumeria
Teenager Mikuri Tomokazu has a strange dream in which he sees a young girl battling her enemies. In
the dreamscape, Tomikazu possesses a mysterious power and transfers it to the girl, who then quickly repels her foes.
When Tomokazu wakes up, he finds the girl (named Mone) sleeping next to him. With both the fate of the dream and the
real world threatened, he sets out, aided by five high school hotties, to fulfill his heroic destiny.
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Slayers
Welcome to a world where magic reigns and monsters lurk behind every corner. Into this land of deadly
dragons and menacing magicians comes our heroine -- Lina Inverse, a cute, fireball-throwing sorceress who steals from the
wicked and gives to herself! Along with Gourry, a handsome but dumb-as-a-rock swordsman, Lina challenges the forces
of not-so-goodness as she seeks truth, justice, fame and gold!
Bubblegum Crisis 2040
In the edgy futurescape of Neo Tokyo, the cold grip of techno-commerce has transformed life into a world
of industrial architecture and corporate decay. Amid edgy animation and a hard rockin' soundtrack, a race of biomechanical
slaves do the dirty work of the new society. When the creatures lose control, the city's only defense is a group of
hard-wired vigilantes: The Knight Sabres are forced to fight the battle in the shadows.
Full Metal Panic - FUMOFFU
Anime heroes Sousuke and Kaname take on yet another dangerous mission that has them wiping out another deadly
menace. It seems their high school is under siege, and not just from the usual teenage angst, but also from a bomber
who's hell-bent on making everyone's life miserable.
Excel Saga
Under the orders of wannabe world conqueror Lord Ilpalazzo, no-nonsense agent Excel and her fragile flower
of a companion, Princess Hyatt, tackle one bizarre mission after another in this racy, offbeat anime saga. They work
for Ilpalazzo's secret organization, a career that leads them into crazy adventures. The femme fatales find themselves
battling aliens, bringing down skyscrapers, attempting to assassinate manga artists and much more.
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Elfen Lied
A destructive human mutant with telekinetic powers is befriended by a couple of trusting teens in this sci-fi
anime. Lucy, a form of horned mutant that scientists believe will eventually destroy mankind, kills the laboratory guards
and escapes, but is shot in the head. With no memories of her past, she encounters two teens who take her in.
The teens and their families have no idea what they're in for when Lucy's destructive powers return.
Burn Up Excess
What do you get when you mix together a few killer drag queens, a kidnapped pop star, a military super tank
and the hottest team of super cops to ever wear badges and bras? A recipe for excitement, buxom babes and the most climactic
Team Warrior adventures yet. Join curvaceous Rio and her vivacious crime fighting partners -- machine gun maniac Maya,
lovely Lilica and tech savvy Nanvel -- for their wildest, sexiest and daring escapades to date.
Solty Rei
Solty Rei, an andriod with superhuman strength, has lost her memory in Dome Shell CIty, a futuristic world
where the rich lord over the destitute. After saving his life, she is adopted by bounty hunter Roy Revant, and together
they fight to uncover the truth behind the faceless corporations controlling society. Solty also helps Roy search for
his lost daughter, but when Solty's secret comes out, Roy's loyalty is put to the test.
Najica Blitz Tactics
As one of the world's top perfume designers, Najica Hiiragi works with her trusty assistant Kirala to develop
scents for CRI Cosmetics. When not jet-setting around the world, Najica tools around neo-Tokyo in a red convertible.
But Najica has another job, one that few ever see: She's a secret agent for the CRI intelligence organization.
Daphne in the Brilliant Blue
Maia is having a very bad day. Her life-long dreams to join the elite Ocean Agency wither and die,
when, despite everyone's high expectations, she fails the entrance exams. Then, with the loss of her student status,
she gets evicted! Penniless, homeless, and unemployed, Maia finds herself in the middle of a shoot-out between fugitive
convicts and the Nereides - sexy agents who only take the most high-paying and dangerous jobs. Desperate, Maia takes
the first job offered to her: to take a starring role in the next Nereides operations - as bait!
R.O.D.: The TV
From bulletproof dragons to lock-picks, a paper master manipulates paper to their will. In Hong Kong,
three young paper masters, Anita, Maggie and Michelle, use their formidable skills to protect Nenene, an author targeted by
a mad bomber. As their bodyguard duties take them to Tokyo, they will be educated on the dangers of literacy!
This Ugly Yet Beautiful World
"There's nothing I can do to make a difference. Wars will be fought. People will die", Takeru said.
"I'll never matter." He didn't know how wrong he was. Takeru has a very special place in this universe.
And he doesn't know how special until he meets a beautiful girl who falls from the stars.
Princess Mononoke
When Ashitaka kills a ravenous, boar-like monster, he discovers the beast is in fact an infectious "demon
god", transformed by human anger. Now Ashitaka's quest to solve the beast's fatal curse brings him into the midst of
human political intrigues as well as the more crucial battle between man and nature.
Best Student Council
New to Miyagami Private Academy, sweet Rino Rando initially thinks it's just another girls' school - but
first impressions can be deceiving. Rino soon finds that her school's student council has a knack for undercover espionage,
and their mission is to protect the academy from the adult world at all costs. Each day brings new adventures to Rino,
her ever-present hand puppet and the Miyagami student council.
Lucky Star
She's smart, yet falls at school. A good athlete, but doesn't play any sports. She is Konata
Izumi, a lazy teenager who attends high school with her trio of girlfriends. Konata's lack of effort stems from her
singular obsession with video games and anime.
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