Thursday 27 September 2012

Dream Users 夢使い (Yume Tsukai)



Alternative Name: 梦的使者 (Mèng De Shǐ Zhě)

Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, Supernatural, Onmyouji, Comedy, Dreams, 
               Slice of Life, Magic, Demons, Horror, Ghosts/Spirits

Description: 

In what seems ordinary beliefs occurrences of unexplainable circumstances and underlying these special occurrences is the presence of one's dreams or "yume". In this world, the said "yume" is composed of strong emotions... Simultaneously, these emotions will break free from one's mind and transcend the borders to reality. Once the fine line between dream and reality is crossed, these "yume" may turn into nightmares and invite disasters. Misako Mishima and Touko Mishima are amateur dream-users or "yume tsukai(s)". They possess special powers to exterminate and control these nightmares. They will then search for the source of the "yume" and return it to the rightful owner.

Episode: 12

Original Run: April 8, 2006 – June 25, 2006

Studio: Madhouse

Tuesday 25 September 2012

Gungrave ガングレイヴ (Gangureivu)



Alternative Name: 铳墓 (Chòng Mù)


Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Supernatural, Mafia, Revenge, 
               Tragedy, Crimes

Description: 

Brandon Heat, a silent and passive man, is living a laid back life with his friends. He's got his eyes on Maria, but her uncle forbids their relationship. After the brutal murder of his friends and Maria's father, Brandon is on the run together with the only friend he has left—Harry McDowell. When he finds out custody over Maria has been taken by Millennion, the largest mafia syndicate in town, he and Harry decide to join the syndicate. He goes through many hardships after joining the syndicate but he is willing to risk everything as long as he can be close to Maria.

Episode: 26

Original Run: October 6, 2003 – March 29, 2004

Studio: Madhouse

Ghost Hunt ゴーストハント (Gōsuto Hanto)



Alternative Name: 恶灵系列 (È Líng Xì Liè)


Genre: Comedy, Horror, Drama, Mystery, Occult, Detectives,
               Psychological, Supernatural, Ghosts/Spirits, Romance

Description: 

Telling ghost stories is a favorite past time of Mai Taniyama and her friends—that is, until she meets 17-year-old Kazuya Shibuya, the man sent by Shibuya Psychic Research Center to investigate paranormal activity at a supposedly haunted school. When Mai gets caught in a dangerous situation, she is rescued by Kazuya's assistant. Saving her lands the assistant incapacitated, and Kazuya demands that Mai become his assistant, instead...

Episode: 25

Original Run: October 3, 2006 – March 27, 2007

Studio: J.C.Staff

Towa no Quon トワノクオン (Towa no Kuon)



Alternative Name: 远之久远 (Yǒng Yuǎn Zhī Jiǔ Yuǎn)


Genre: Fantasy, Supernatural, Tragedy, Action, Special Abilities

Description: 

In a futuristic Tokyo, unique human beings who have awakened distinct powers are being hunted by a secret organization named Custos. Known as "Attractors", these exceptional humans are joining forces to defend themselves. They are led by a boy named Quon, an idealist who is determined to save all the Attractors he can.

Episode: 6

Original Run: June 18, 2011 – November 26, 2011

Studio: Bones