World War Blue 蒼い世界の中心で (Aoi Sekai no Chūshin de)

Alternative Name: 在苍色世界的中心 (Zài Cāng Sè Shì Jiè De Zhōng Xīn)

Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Ecchi, Fanservice, Parody,    
             Superpowers, War

Description: 

In the battle for supremacy in Consume (Console) continent between parodical Segua (Sega) Kingdom and Ninteldo (Nintendo) Empire, the light-footed Gear (Sonic) appeared to defend his kingdom from the threat of Ninteldo's powerful emperor, Marcus (Mario).

Episode: 3

Original Run: October 20, 2012 – April 4, 2013

Studio: Fifth Avenue

R.O.D: Read or Die リード・オア・ダイ (Rīdo oa Dai)

Alternative Name: 读或死 (Dú Huò Sǐ)

Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Conspiracy, Superpowers, 

               Secret Agents/Spies, Supernatural, Espionage

Description: 

Three girls named Anita, Michelle and Maggie are hired to protect Japanese author, Nenene Sumiregawa during her stay in Hong Kong. In an incident where the "Paper Sisters" save Nenene from a disgruntled author, Nenene discovers that the sisters have the capability to control paper at their own will - an ability once used by her long-lost friend Yomiko "The Paper" Readman. Arriving in Japan after an airliner incident, the Paper Sisters move into Nenene's apartment and become her freeloading bodyguards.

Episode: 26 + 3 OVA

Original Run

Series: October 1, 2003 – March 16, 2004

OVA: May 23, 2001 – February 6, 2002

Studio: Studio Deen (OVA) / J.C.Staff (Series)

Ayakashi アヤカシ

Alternative Name: 魂兽 (Hún Shòu)

Genre: Adventure, Horror, Action, Fantasy, Romance, Supernatural, 

               Demons, Shapeshifting, Superpowers, Youkai, Sci-Fi

Description: 

Adapted from the 2005 adults-only superhuman battle action visual novel game, Ayakashi. Ayakashi is a parasite life force that gives superpowers to its host, taking in return the host's entire life force. Kusaka Yuu is a student that lost his will to live after the death of a dear childhood friend, until the day a mysterious girl, named Yoake Eimu, appears. From that moment on, his life would never be the same again. Hunted by Ayakashi and their hosts, the power within Yuu awakens and a never ending battle begins

Episode: 12

Original Run: December 12, 2007 – March 5, 2008

Studio: Tokyo Kids

Poor sisters story 貧乏姉妹物語 (Binbō Shimai Monogatari)

Alternative Name: 貧窮姐妹物語 (Pín Qióng Jiě Mèi Wù Yǔ)

Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life

Description: 

The Yamada sisters, Kyo (15) and Asu (9), are students studying in secondary and primary schools respectively. Their mother has passed away while their father ran away after incurring debts due to gambling. Despite the difficult circumstances, both of them decide to overcome the unhappiness and welcome their days with enthusiasm and pride. Fortunately, with the change in the law system several years ago, Kyo is able to study and simultaneously, take up temporary jobs (such as distributing newspapers and tutoring) so as to support the family and make ends meet. On the other hand, Asu will take charge of household chores, prepare meals and manage the financials to assist her older sister. Surrounding them are also good and kind neighbors such as the novelist, Saegusa-san, and the aunt at the public bath who will watch over them. Although life is difficult and at times painful, the sisters are happy to have each other.

Episode: 10

Original Run: June 29, 2006 – September 14, 2006

Studio: Toei Animation

Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East 八犬伝 ~東方八犬異聞~ (Hakkenden: Tōhō Hakken Ibun)

Alternative Name: 八犬传-东方八犬异闻-第一季

                                      (Bā Quǎn Chuán-Dōng Fāng Bā Quǎn Yì Wén- Dì Yī Jì)

 

Genre: Supernatural, Folklore, Shapeshifting, Youkai, Comedy, Fantasy,

               Transformation

Description: 

Five years ago, almost every villager of Ootsuka died due to a tragic plague. But mysteriously enough, three survivors: a girl and two boys, emerged. Now living in a church, the three live in isolation, hidden from those who may seek to find them. Shino, one of the survivors, has control over the power of Murasame, the blade of life. But when the imperial church seeks to take the Murasame for themselves, their peaceful life becomes a thing of the past...

Episode: 13 + 13 

Original Run

Season 1: January 5, 2013 – March 30, 2013

Season 2: July 8, 2013 – September 29, 2013

Studio: Studio Deen

Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club

Alternative Name: Free!男子游泳部 (Free! Nán Zǐ Yóu Yǒng Bù)

Genre: Tournaments, Bishounen, FanService, School Life, Sport, 

               Water Sport

Description: 

Four boys named Haruka, Makoto, Nagisa and Rin, all participated in a swimming tournament shortly before graduating elementary school and later parted ways. Years later, they reunite when Rin challenges Haruka to a race and wins. Not wanting to be defeated so easily, Haruka gathers Makoto and Nagisa and a new recruit named Rei to form the Iwatobi High School Swimming Club.

Episode
Season 1: 12 Episodes + 7 Special + 1 Special
Season 2: 13 Episodes + 1 Special +1 Movie + 3 Movies
Season 3: 1 Special + 12 Episodes + 1 Movie + 1 Movie

Original Run
Season 1: July 4, 2013 – September 26, 2013
Special: September 11, 2013 – January 8, 2014
Special: March 7, 2013
Season 2: July 2, 2014 – September 24, 2014
Special: March 18, 2015
Movie: December 5, 2015
Movie: April 22, 2017
Movie: July 1, 2017
Movie: October 28, 2017
Season 3: July 12, 2018 – September 27, 2018
Special: June 23, 2018
Movie: July 5, 2019
Movie: September 17, 2021

Movie: April 22, 2022

Studio: Kyoto Animation & Animation Do (Series) /  

                Kyoto Animation (Special & Movie)

Blood Lad ブラッドラッド (Buraddo Raddo)

Alternative Name: 血意少年 (Xuè Yì Shào Nián)

Genre: Action, Comedy, Romance, Supernatural, Dark Comedy, 

               Demons,Fanservice, Ghost/Spirit, Otaku, Vampires

Description: 

Staz, a vampire that is obsessed with the human world, and Fuyumi, a human girl that was killed and turned into a ghost after wandering into the demon world. Staz promises to help Fuyumi regain her humanity by bringing her back to life, as it means that he would be able to visit the human world

Episode: 10 + 1 OVA + 1 ONA

Original Run
Series: July 7, 2013 – September 8, 2013 
OVA: December 4, 2013
ONA: January 11, 2017

Studio: Brain's Base