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Princess Jellyfish
2010 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsLiving in a women-only apartment building with other social misfits, bashful artist Tsukimi brings home a stylish beauty who is actually a man in disguise. But the interloper proves to be a godsend when he prevents their impending eviction.
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Welcome to the NHK
2006 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsUnemployed 22-year-old conspiracy theorist Satou Tatsuhiro rarely leaves his apartment, relying on an allowance from his parents and venturing out only at night. But when quirky young Misaki comes to his door, she claims she can help the recluse. Soon, the two begin a series of odd psychological lessons in the local park aimed at reconnecting Satou with the world. This anime adaptation is based on Tatsuhiko Takimoto's novel and manga series.
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Digimon Adventure: Season 1
1999 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsWhile at summer camp, seven kids are transported to a strange digital world. There, they make friends with creatures called Digimon, with whom the children team up to fight against the evil forces that threaten the digital realm.
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Digimon Adventure: Season 2
2000 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsA group of young teens is unexpectedly sent to the mysterious Digital World and paired up with their own powerful, morphing monsters called Digimon. Together, the group sets out on an adventure to fight evil and save the world.
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Digimon Adventure
1999 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsWhile at summer camp, seven kids-- Yagami Taichi, Ishida Yamato, Takenouchi Sora, Izumi K?shir?, Tachikawa Mimi, Kido J?, and Takaishi Takeru --come across seven Digivices and are transported to a strange digital world. In this new world they make friends with creatures that call themselves Digimon--short for Digital Monsters--who were born to defend their world from various evil forces. The children learn they have the ability to help their new Digimon friends digivolve into different Digital Monsters and fight as a team to defend enemies and ultimately find their way home.
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Basilisk
2005 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsThe year is 1614, and two warring ninja clans each support a different son of the ailing ruler as the next shogun in this anime adventure. An epic fight to the death between the groups will resolve the issue -- and annihilate one of the clans. In the center of this storm are the two heirs to the clans, Gennosuke and Oboro, who both possess deadly powers. But now, their loyalties will be severely tested, as the two have fallen deeply in love.
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Trinity Blood
2005 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsSet in a postapocalyptic future, this hit anime series follows the battle for world domination between the Vatican, which has become a mighty military and political entity (and humanity's protector) and rapacious vampires known as the Methuselah. Fighting for the Vatican -- with humankind's survival at stake -- is Abel Nightroad, who's part of the Special Ops force AX ... and secretly a vampire who feeds on his own kind.
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Origin: Spirits of the Past
2006 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn the wake of a large-scale disaster that literally shatters the moon, plants -- not humans -- become the world's most intelligent life forms, until a young boy discovers a mysterious girl who's been in a state of suspended animation for 300 years. Her awakening threatens to disrupt the expansive and long-dominate Forest. Keiichi Sugiyama directs this futuristic anime that explores the delicate interplay between man and his natural environment.
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Witchblade
2006 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn the wake of a catastrophe that virtually destroys Tokyo, police officer Masane Amaha acquires the legendary Witchblade -- a mythical sword bestowed throughout history only to a chosen few -- and assumes the identity of a mighty 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 in this anime adventure series.
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XXXholic
2006 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsHaunted by spirits that are inexplicably attracted to him, hapless high schooler Kimihiro seeks help from a mysterious "time-space" witch who calls herself Yuko Ichihara and claims she can grant his wish to never be bothered by ghosts again.
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Jyu-Oh-Sei: Planet of the Beast King: The Complete Series
2006 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsTwin brothers Thor and Rai are young residents of a space community who are exiled to the inhospitable planet of Chimaera after their parents are unjustly killed. Now, the twins' survival depends on conquering this savage planet and its inhabitants.
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Marvel Anime: Wolverine: Season 1
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn Japan, Logan -- aka mutant X-Man Wolverine -- is on a quest to reclaim the love of his life, Mariko Yashida. It seems that her notorious crime lord father is planning an arranged marriage for Mariko as a way to expand his operations.
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Marvel Anime: X-Men: Season 1
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsAfter a teammate's death and the abduction of Hisako Ichiki, the X-Men are reunited and summoned by Charles Xavier to Japan, where they must confront the U-Men -- a cult that steals and harvests mutant organs to further strengthen their army.
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Hero Tales: The Complete Series
2007 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsThe young and impulsive Taito, who happens to be a powerful star reincarnated as a human, vows to join the alliance of seven warrior stars and end the deadly reign of the murderous Lord Keiro, who searches for a sword that will make him invincible.
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Hero Tales
2007 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsThe young and impulsive Taito, who happens to be a powerful star reincarnated as a human, vows to join the alliance of seven warrior stars and end the deadly reign of the murderous Lord Keiro, who searches for a sword that will make him invincible.
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Jyu-Oh-Sei: Planet of the Beast King
2006 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsTwin brothers Thor and Rai are young residents of a space community who are exiled to the inhospitable planet of Chimaera after their parents are unjustly killed. Now, the twins' survival depends on conquering this savage planet and its inhabitants.
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Basilisk
2005 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsThe year is 1614, and two warring ninja clans each support a different son of the ailing ruler as the next shogun in this anime adventure. An epic fight to the death between the groups will resolve the issue -- and annihilate one of the clans. In the center of this storm are the two heirs to the clans, Gennosuke and Oboro, who both possess deadly powers. But now, their loyalties will be severely tested, as the two have fallen deeply in love.
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Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings
2009 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsTo fight their biggest threat -- dark lord Nobunaga Oda -- rival warriors Sanada Yukimura and Date Masamune put aside their differences and join forces with other warring generals in feudal Japan, assembling a fearsome army of samurais and ninjas.
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Trinity Blood
2005 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn a postapocalyptic future, the Vatican is humanity's protector and battles rapacious vampires known as the Methuselah. Fighting for the Vatican, with humankind's survival at stake, is Abel -- who's secretly a vampire and feeds on his own kind.
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Witchblade
2006 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn the wake of a catastrophe that virtually destroys Tokyo, police officer Masane Amaha acquires the legendary Witchblade -- a mythical sword bestowed throughout history only to a chosen few -- and assumes the identity of a mighty 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 in this anime adventure series.
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XXXholic
2006 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsHaunted by spirits that are inexplicably attracted to him, hapless high schooler Kimihiro Watanuki seeks help from a mysterious "time-space" witch who calls herself Yuko Ichihara and claims she can grant his wish to never be bothered by ghosts again.
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Marvel Anime: Wolverine
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn Japan, Logan -- aka mutant X-Man Wolverine -- is on a quest to reclaim the love of his life, Mariko Yashida. It seems that her notorious crime lord father is planning an arranged marriage for Mariko as a way to expand his operations.
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Marvel Anime: X-Men
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsAfter one teammate's death and the abduction of another, the X-Men are reunited and summoned by Charles Xavier to Japan, where they must confront the U-Men -- a cult that steals and harvests mutant organs to further strengthen their army.
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Hetalia: Paint It, White
2010 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn this feature-length animated film inspired by the hit anime series, Allied and Axis characters must put aside their hostility in order to confront an onslaught of aliens who are painting the entire Earth, turning it into a vast white wasteland.
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Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings: Season 2
2010 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsThe war to control Japan rages on in the second season of "Sengoku Basara," based on the world created by Capcom. As fierce warlords hack and slash their way across the burning battlefield, new alliances are formed and new enemies rise to power.
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