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Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun

TV / 23 eps / Fall 2019 / Manga

Fourteen-year-old Iruma Suzuki has been unfortunate all his life, having to work to earn money for his irresponsible parents despite being underage. One day, he finds out that his parents sold him to the demon Sullivan. However, Iruma's worries about what will become of him are soon relieved, for Sullivan merely wants a grandchild, pampering him and making him attend the demon school Babyls. At first, Iruma tries to keep a low profile in fear of his peers discovering that he is human. Unfortunately, this ends up being more difficult than he expected. It turns out that Sullivan himself is the chairman of the school, and everyone expects him to become the next Demon King! Iruma immediately finds himself in an outrageous situation when he has to chant a forbidden spell in front of the entire school. With this, Iruma instantly earns a reputation he does not want. Even so, he is bound to be roped into more bizarre circumstances. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Log Horizon

TV / 25 eps / Fall 2013 / Light novel

In the blink of an eye, thirty thousand bewildered Japanese gamers are whisked from their everyday lives into the world of the popular MMORPG, Elder Tale, after the game's latest update—unable to log out. Among them is the socially awkward college student Shiroe, whose confusion and shock lasts only a moment as, a veteran of the game, he immediately sets out to explore the limits of his new reality. Shiroe must learn to live in this new world, leading others and negotiating with the NPC "natives" in order to bring stability to the virtual city of Akihabara. He is joined by his unfortunate friend Naotsugu, having logged in for the first time in years only to find himself trapped, and Akatsuki, a petite but fierce assassin who labels Shiroe as her master. A tale of fantasy, adventure, and politics, Log Horizon explores the elements of gaming through the eyes of a master strategist who attempts to make the best of a puzzling situation. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 2

TV / 21 eps / Spring 2021 / Manga

After many trials and tribulations, Iruma Suzuki is finally happily living among demons despite having to hide his true identity as a human. Even more so, he has now found his ambition in life: keep ranking up in this world! However, that plan is halted when Iruma's club is temporarily dismissed, and he is forced to be part of the student council, known for its strictness toward rowdy students. Its cold-hearted president is Amelie Azazel, Iruma's friend. Although Iruma is not used to following their rigid schedule and many rules, he still wants to prove himself and help Amelie alongside all of the other members of the council. But trouble arises when Amelie's personality completely changes due to strange circumstances, putting the student council's reputation in jeopardy. Will Iruma be able to save them and avoid having the whole school turn into pure chaos? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 3

TV / 21 eps / Fall 2022 / Manga

Following their heroic efforts at Walter Park, the students of the misfit class return to Babyls Demon School after their summer vacation. What awaits them is not only adoration and admiration but also the shocking revelation that, in order to stay in the luxurious Royal One classroom, the entire class must be promoted to Dalet rank before entering the second year. As the Harvest and Music Festivals are right around the corner, there seem to be ample opportunities to rank up. Doing so will not be simple, however, as no class thus far has managed to accomplish such a feat. Hoping to give the misfit class a chance to achieve the improbable, the school appoints special tutors to aid in confronting the challenges that lie ahead. With his sights set beyond Dalet, Iruma Suzuki decides to take strides toward the goal of ranking up, starting with gaining acknowledgement from his special tutor: the short-tempered and selfish Bachiko Barbatos. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Log Horizon 2

TV / 25 eps / Fall 2014 / Light novel

After being trapped in the world of Elder Tale for six months, Shiroe and the other Adventurers have begun to get the hang of things in their new environment. The Adventurers are starting to gain the trust of the People of the Land, and Akiba has flourished thanks to the law and order established by Shiroe's Round Table Alliance, regaining its everyday liveliness. Despite this success, however, the Alliance faces a new crisis: they are running out of funds to govern Akiba, and spies from the Minami district have infiltrated the city. As formidable forces rise in other districts, there is also a need to discover more about the vast new world they are trapped in—leading Shiroe to decide that the time has come to venture outside the city. Accompanied by his friend Naotsugu and the Sage of Mirror Lake Regan, the calculative Shiroe makes his move, hoping to unravel new possibilities and eventually find a way home. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

March Comes In Like a Lion

TV / 22 eps / Fall 2016 / Manga

Having reached professional status in middle school, Rei Kiriyama is one of the few elite in the world of shogi. Due to this, he faces an enormous amount of pressure, both from the shogi community and his adoptive family. Seeking independence from his tense home life, he moves into an apartment in Tokyo. As a 17-year-old living on his own, Rei tends to take poor care of himself, and his reclusive personality ostracizes him from his peers in school and at the shogi hall. However, not long after his arrival in Tokyo, Rei meets Akari, Hinata, and Momo Kawamoto, a trio of sisters living with their grandfather who owns a traditional wagashi shop. Akari, the oldest of the three girls, is determined to combat Rei's loneliness and poorly sustained lifestyle with motherly hospitality. The Kawamoto sisters, coping with past tragedies, also share with Rei a unique familial bond that he has lacked for most of his life. As he struggles to maintain himself physically and mentally through his shogi career, Rei must learn how to interact with others and understand his own complex emotions. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Bakuman.

TV / 25 eps / Fall 2010 / Manga

As a child, Moritaka Mashiro dreamt of becoming a mangaka, just like his childhood hero and uncle, Tarou Kawaguchi, creator of a popular gag manga. But when tragedy strikes, he gives up on his dream and spends his middle school days studying, aiming to become a salaryman instead. One day, his classmate Akito Takagi, the school's top student and aspiring writer, notices the detailed drawings in Moritaka's notebook. Seeing the vast potential of his artistic talent, Akito approaches Moritaka, proposing that they become mangaka together. After much convincing, Moritaka realizes that if he is able to create a popular manga series, he may be able to get the girl he has a crush on, Miho Azuki, to take part in the anime adaptation as a voice actor. Thus the pair begins creating manga under the pen name Muto Ashirogi, hoping to become the greatest mangaka in Japan, the likes of which no one has ever seen. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

March Comes In Like a Lion 2nd Season

TV / 22 eps / Fall 2017 / Manga

Now in his second year of high school, Rei Kiriyama continues pushing through his struggles in the professional shogi world as well as his personal life. Surrounded by vibrant personalities at the shogi hall, the school club, and in the local community, his solitary shell slowly begins to crack. Among them are the three Kawamoto sisters—Akari, Hinata, and Momo—who forge an affectionate and familial bond with Rei. Through these ties, he realizes that everyone is burdened by their own emotional hardships and begins learning how to rely on others while supporting them in return. Nonetheless, the life of a professional is not easy. Between tournaments, championships, and title matches, the pressure mounts as Rei advances through the ranks and encounters incredibly skilled opponents. As he manages his relationships with those who have grown close to him, the shogi player continues to search for the reason he plays the game that defines his career. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Radiant

TV / 21 eps / Fall 2018 / Other

Nemeses—powerful and mysterious demonic entities that fall from the sky and vaporize anything they touch. The only ones who can combat these creatures are Sorcerers, those who have survived an encounter with a Nemesis but were infected in the process. Seth, a Sorcerer from Pompo Hills, sets out on an adventure to exterminate all these Nemeses. Accompanying him are Doc and Mélie, fellow Sorcerers who share his ideal. Their main objective is to bring about a world where Sorcerers are no longer persecuted for being infected, and to that end, desire to destroy the source of the Nemeses themselves: the mythical Radiant. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Kyo Kara Maoh! - God (?) Save Our King!

TV / 78 eps / Spring 2004 / Light novel

Kyou kara Maou! revolves around Yuri Shibuya, your average Japanese teenager. One day, Yuri sees a classmate being harassed by bullies. Thanks to this intervention, his friend is able to escape, but unfortunately Yuri becomes the new target of the bullies in the process and gets his head shoved into a toilet. But instead of water, the toilet contains a swirling portal that sucks him into another world, largely resembling medieval Europe. There, he is told that he will become the next Demon King due to his black hair and black eyes, traits only possessed by the demon's royal lineage. Yuri's arrival is met with some skepticism by some of the demons, who view him as unworthy to be their king. However, after Yuri wins a duel by utilizing his magical powers, the demons slowly begin to acknowledge him as their monarch. Yuri must now learn what it takes be a true Demon King, as he tries to keep the peace between demons and humans in this strange new realm.

Bakuman. Season 2

TV / 25 eps / Fall 2011 / Manga

With the serialization of their new manga, "Detective Trap," the writer-artist team, Akito Takagi and Moritaka Mashiro, better known by their pseudonym Muto Ashirogi, are one step closer to becoming world-renowned mangaka. For Mashiro, however, serialization is just the first step. Having promised to marry his childhood sweetheart and aspiring voice actress, Azuki Miho, once his manga gets an anime adaptation, Mashiro must continue his to popularize Ashirogi's work. A tremendously competitive cast of ambitious mangaka—including the wild genius, Eiji Niizuma; the elegant student, Yuriko Aoki, and her older admirer and partner, Takurou Nakai; the lazy prodigy, Kazuya Hiramaru; and the abrasive artist, Shinta Fukuda—both support and compete against Muto Ashirogi in creating the next big hit. As they adjust to their young and seemingly untested new editor, the dynamic duo struggle to maintain their current serialization, secure the top spot in Shounen Jack, and ultimately, achieve an anime adaptation of their manga. With new rivals and friends, Bakuman. 2nd Season continues Takagi and Mashiro's inspiring story of hard work and young love. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Bakuman. Season 3

TV / 25 eps / Fall 2012 / Manga

Onto their third serialization, manga duo Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi—also known by their pen name, Muto Ashirogi—are ever closer to their dream of an anime adaption. However, the real challenge is only just beginning: if they are unable to compete with the artist Eiji Niizuma in the rankings within the span of six months, they will be canceled. To top it off, numerous rivals are close behind and declaring war. They don't even have enough time to spare thinking about an anime! In Bakuman. 3rd Season, Muto Ashirogi must find a way to stay atop the colossal mountain known as the Shounen Jack rankings. With new problems and new assistants, the pair continue to strive for their dream. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Cardcaptor Sakura

TV / 70 eps / Spring 1998 / Manga

Ten-year-old Sakura Kinomoto is an ordinary fourth-grade student living in Tomoeda until, one day, she stumbles upon a mysterious book of cards titled "The Clow." Pondering over her discovery, she unintentionally causes a magical gust of wind to scatter the cards all over town. The accident awakens the Beast of the Seal—Keroberos, nicknamed "Kero"—who tells Sakura that she has released the mystical "Clow Cards" created by the sorcerer Clow Reed. Due to each Card's ability to act independently and their incredible power, Clow had sealed them away. Now that they have been set free, the Cards pose great danger to the world, and it is up to Sakura to put an end to them. Appointing Sakura as the "Cardcaptor" and granting her the Sealed Key, Kero tasks her with finding and recapturing all the Clow Cards. Alongside her best friend Tomoyo Daidouji, and with Kero's guidance, Sakura must learn to balance her new secret duty with the everyday troubles as she takes flight on her magical adventures as Cardcaptor Sakura. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Baby Steps

TV / 25 eps / Spring 2014 / Manga

Diligent and methodical honor student Eiichirou Maruo decides to exercise more during the little free time he has available because he is worried about his health. For this reason, after seeing a flyer, he joins the Southern Tennis Club at the beginning of his freshman year. During his free trial at the club, he meets Natsu Takasaki, another first year student, who is determined on becoming a professional tennis player due to her love for the sport. In contrast, Eiichirou's study-oriented life exists because he believes that it is what he has to do, not because he enjoys it. However, his monotonous days come to an end as the more he plays tennis, the more he becomes fascinated by it. Baby Steps is the story of a boy who makes the most of his hard-working and perfectionist nature to develop his own unique playing style. Little by little, Eiichirou's skills begin to improve, and he hopes to stand on equal footing with tennis' best players. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Major S1

TV / 26 eps / Fall 2004 / Manga

Gorou Honda, a little boy obsessed with baseball, has always admired his father, Shigeharu. Wishing to follow in his father's footsteps, Gorou dreams of becoming a professional baseball player. In turn, his son's starry-eyed admiration encourages Shigeharu to keep persevering, despite his late wife's death and his unsatisfying position on the second-string team Blue Ocean. Unfortunately, an elbow injury forces Shigeharu off the team, and he falls into despair. However, after an offhand joke from his childhood friend, Shigeharu reevaluates his choices and decides to keep playing, leaving behind his prime position as pitcher and taking up the bat. Now motivated more than ever, Gorou works hard to carve his way in the Japanese Little League. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Blue Orchestra

TV / 24 eps / Spring 2023 / Web manga

Once a prize-winning violin prodigy, Hajime gave up on music after his father, professional violinist Ryuuji Aono, was involved in a scandal that led the media to harass his family. Now living alone with his mother and entering his final year of middle school, Hajime struggles to find a new career path. However, the sound of his classmate Ritsuko Akine playing the violin inspires Hajime to dream of a musical career once more. With the help of Ritsuko, Hajime prepares to take the entrance exam for the prestigious Umimaku High School. But if he wishes to join Umimaku's orchestra, Hajime must overcome his past trauma and open himself up to new musical horizons. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 3

TV / 39 eps / Spring 2008 / Light novel

At the end of season 2. Yuuri defeats Shinou, but since Shinou had been defeated, Yuuri and Murata could no longer go to the Shin Makoku. However, because Yuuri had fought and defeated him, his powers had surpassed that of Shinou's, resulting in him being able to rely on his own power to return to Shin Makoku. After the ceremony at the age of 16, Yuuri slowly begins to discover that much has happened while he was away. The ten officials of the noble family have decided to make Wolfram the next Maou, but now that Yuuri has returned and taken back his role as Maou, complications arise when one noble disagrees with Yuuri returning to the throne. In addition, an ancient secret society that threatens the peace of both humans and Mazoku has risen, and a fight for the throne that now leaves the nobles wondering who is the legitimate Maou.

Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE

TV / 26 eps / Spring 2005 / Manga

Sakura and Syaoran live peaceful lives in the desert country of Clow. Despite the King's disapproval of the budding romance between the princess and her archeologist friend, their days remain blissful if not a little dull. But that soon changes when Sakura appears in front of Syaoran in a trance with wings on her back. When the wings dissolve into feathers and Sakura loses consciousness, Syaoran is spurred to action. Syaoran soon learns that he must collect Sakura's feathers, which have been scattered across many different realms, in order to protect her life. After making a deal with the Dimensional Witch Yuuko Ichihara, Syaoran teams up with Mokona Modoki, a creature who has the power to traverse realms. Also accompanying him on this journey are Fai D. Flourite, a carefree man fleeing persecution in his home world, and Kurogane, a swordsman forced to travel to refine his strength and character. Together, the bizarre alliance works to reclaim Sakura's feathers—no matter how impossible it seems to find them all. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Honobono Log

TV / 10 eps / Spring 2016 / Picture book

Some of us are fortunate enough to have a partner to confide in on our bad days. In even the most devastating times, we can depend on our comrades for support. Others are incredibly lucky to have a special someone that they can just randomly embrace. No matter the situation, there always tends to be a close ally to help us get by. Honobono Log showcases the best and worst of couples and families, enticing romantic-comedy lovers with various relatable situations. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Forest of Piano Second Season

TV / 12 eps / Winter 2019 / Manga

With the start of the Chopin piano competition, Kai Ichinose, Shuuhei Amamiya, and many other hopeful musicians from around the world strive to reach the top. The stakes have never been higher, and the judges are rigorous when it comes to selecting the winner out of the plethora of talented pianists. This competition is so harsh that even famous prodigies can be easily eliminated. Some play for the money, some play to fulfill their duty to their families, and yet others play for their music to be heard. However, the only one who can reach the top is the one who embodies the spirit of the music Frédéric Chopin crafted for future generations. With the stakes higher than ever before, rivalries, friendships, and family ties will be tested, and each pianist will find their own sound. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Planetes

TV / 26 eps / Fall 2003 / Manga

In 2075, space travel is no longer just a dream, but an everyday reality for mankind. Advancements in science and technology have led to the colonization of the moon, the commercialization of outer space, and the formation of large space corporations. Ai Tanabe, an upbeat woman whose interests lie in the cosmos, joins Technora Corporation as a member of their Debris Section, a department dedicated to the removal of dangerous space junk between the orbits of the Earth and Moon. However, Ai soon discovers how unappreciated her job is. As the laughingstock of Technora, the Debris Section is severely understaffed, poorly funded, and is forced to use a dilapidated spaceship nicknamed the "Toy Box" for debris retrieval. Undeterred, Ai perseveres and gradually becomes acquainted with the strange personalities that make up the Debris Section's staff, such as the bumbling but good-natured chief clerk Philippe Myers; the mysterious and tight-lipped temp worker Edelgard Rivera; and the hotheaded and passionate Hachirouta Hoshino, who longs for a spaceship to call his own. Planetes is an unconventional sci-fi series that portrays the vastness of space as a backdrop for the personal lives of ordinary people—people who may have been born on Earth, but whose hopes and dreams lie amongst the stars. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Forest of Piano

TV / 12 eps / Spring 2018 / Manga

A tranquil tale about two boys from very different upbringings. On one hand you have Kai, born as the son of a prostitute, who's been playing the abandoned piano in the forest near his home ever since he was young. And on the other you have Syuhei, practically breast-fed by the piano as the son of a family of prestigious pianists. Yet it is their common bond with the piano that eventually intertwines their paths in life. (Source: KEFI)

Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE Season Two

TV / 26 eps / Spring 2006 / Manga

Syaoran, Sakura, Kurogane, Fai and Mokona's journey through to different world's continue as they search for Sakura's feathers. The fated journey slowly becomes more complicated for our travelers, as they find themselves diving deeper into more dangerous worlds.

Phi-Brain ~ Puzzle of God

TV / 25 eps / Fall 2011 / Original

Kaito Daimon would be a completely average high school student except for one thing: he's a "demon" at solving puzzles. Kaito is so brilliant, in fact, that when he's asked to take some 'special' tests of his unique ability, he immediately suspects that the test itself is a test. Kaito suddenly finds himself caught up in a lethal Philosopher's Puzzle made by the sinister group POG, a murderous maze of trap upon trap, where failing to solve the secret correctly will result in death! Fortunately, Kaito's skills prove up to the first test, both for himself and his childhood friend Nanoha, who is also caught up in the deadly scheme. But now that he has been designated as a Solver, he is pulled into a new life where he must travel the world with other Solvers, attempting to solve the latest deadly riddles left by POG. There's a new conundrum around every corner and each deception could lead to death, but once a riddle has been posed, you can count on Kaito to unfold, unravel and unlock it! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master

TV / 20 eps / Spring 2024 / Novel

In the Kingdom of Yamauchi, people have the ability to transform into three-legged crows known as yatagarasu. While the men plot over daily governance, women compete for the hand of Wakamiya, the crown prince who was selected as the Kinu, the servant to the Mountain God. Four young women arrive at the court to join the competition, including one named Asebi. While the kind and innocent Asebi sticks out like a sore thumb compared to the other women, the crown prince has to fight for his place in the clan. Despite being born both to a concubine and as a second son, the royal priests still chose Wakamiya to be the Kinu over his older brother. This decision created a rift between the siblings while enraging Wakamiya's stepmother in the process. When Yukiya, one of the teenage sons of the village chief, is sent to the palace to become Wakamiya's new attendant, the prince is not pleased in the slightest. However, Yukiya's presence at the imperial courts is no mere coincidence. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Yasashii Butoukai

Music / 1 eps / 2025 / Original

Music video for the song Yasashii Butoukai by Aimer that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

The Twelve Kingdoms

TV / 45 eps / Spring 2002 / Novel

Youko Nakajima has only ever wanted to be normal. She does what she is asked, gets good grades, is the class president, and even helps her classmates whenever she can—but because of her red hair, she has never fit in. With her pushover attitude, Youko lets classmates take advantage of her, so she has nobody she can really call a friend. But on an otherwise ordinary day, a man who claims to be from another world barges into Youko's classroom and bows before her. This elegant blond-haired man, Keiki, claims that Youko is his master and belongs on the throne of his kingdom. However, their first meeting is cut short as Keiki has been followed by otherworldly beasts called youma. He is able to escape with Youko into his own realm, but two other classmates—Ikuya Asano and Yuka Sugimoto—are caught up in the madness as well. Unfortunately, their troubles have only just begun, as the youma attack leaves them separated from Keiki. Alone in this strange new land, these ordinary students must learn to fend for themselves or die. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Baby Steps 2nd Season

TV / 25 eps / Spring 2015 / Manga

After having decided to play tennis at the professional level, Eiichirou Maruo now needs to convince his parents to support his decision. To do so, he makes a wager: if he cannot win the All-Japan Junior Tennis Tournament, he will give up on his dream. However, he will need to improve his skills quickly if he wants to qualify for the tournament and have any chance of defeating the best players in the country. For this reason, his new coach Ryuuhei Aoi suggests that Eiichirou travel abroad to train at the Florida Tennis Academy. Baby Steps 2nd Season takes the action to America as Eiichirou begins his two-week training program, getting a taste of what tennis is like outside of Japan. With this exciting experience awaiting him, Eiichirou hopes that his training will get him closer to his goal of becoming a professional player. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Phi-Brain ~ Puzzle of God: The Orpheus Order

TV / 25 eps / Spring 2012 / Original

The puzzles get tougher and even more deadly as Kaito Daimon continues his battle against the power hungry Givers of the POG. And with one team member already switching sides, will Kaito have what it takes to keep solving the deadly puzzle traps put before him and reach the fabled Puzzle of God? More importantly, will he be able to solve the puzzles AND maintain his sanity? (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

Phi Brain: Puzzle of God 3

TV / 25 eps / Fall 2013 / Original

"Are puzzles really necessary in this world?" In order to restore Jin's memory, Kaito and his friends go on a puzzle-viewing journey to England. As they're walking through the underground maze beneath the church, where young Kaito and Rook first met Jin, a mysterious girl appears in front of them. Jin calls the girl by the name "Raetsel". It seems they know each other. However, she suddenly disappears and takes Jin with her. What's more, the traps in the underground maze are activated and start coming after Kaito and his friends. (Source: www9.nhk.or.jp)

Mujin Wakusei Survive

TV / 52 eps / Fall 2003 / Original

The story is set in the 22nd century where space travel, planet colonization and anti-gravity basketball are practically everyday things. Planet Earth has become uninhabitable, and therefore people live in colonies on the surrounding planets. On a school field trip, a mistake causes the protagonist, a young transfer student named Luna, her pet robot, and six of her classmates to be thrown through a gravity storm and crash land on a seemingly uninhabited planet. There, with Luna as their leader, the robot cat Chako, the lone wolf Kaoru, the spoiled rich boy Howard, the shy Sharla, the obedient Bell, the prideful musician Menori and the young genius Shingo must fight for their survival. But is the planet really uninhabited, or is there someone or something out there, waiting in the shadows? (Source: Wikipedia)

Neko Funjatta

Music / 1 eps / 1966 / Original

A song for the Minna no Uta segment, it adapts "Flohwalzer" (Flea Waltz) is a simple German piano piece, often one of the first learned because its fingering is simple and it allows beginners to perform a piece that is harmonically and rhythmically pleasing. It has different names in different countries but in Japan this piece is known as Neko Funjatta (I Stepped on the Cat). (Source: Wiki)

Chiisaki Mono-tachi

Music / 1 eps / 2021 / Original

Music video for the song Chiisaki Mono-tachi by MAN WITH A MISSION that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Psychic Detective Yakumo

TV / 13 eps / Fall 2010 / Novel

Haruka Ozawa's sophomore year is getting seriously scary. One of her friends is possessed, another has committed suicide and Haruka could be the next one to flunk the still-breathing test. Her only way out of this potentially lethal dead end? Yakumo Saito, an enigmatic student born with a mysterious red eye that allows him to see and communicate with the dead. But the deceased don't always desist and some killers are more than ready to kill again to keep dead men from telling any more tales. That doesn't stop Haruka's knack for digging up buried secrets, and there's even more evidence of bodies being exhumed by both Yakumo's police contact and an investigative journalist with a newly made corpse in her closet! Can this pair of anything but normal paranormal detectives solve the ultimate dead case files or will they end up in cold storage themselves? (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card

TV / 22 eps / Winter 2018 / Manga

With all of the Clow Cards recaptured and changed into her own Sakura Cards, Sakura Kinomoto now enters her first year at Tomoeda Middle School. After her initial day of classes, Sakura reunites with her love Shaoran Li, who informs her that he is permanently moving back to Tomoeda. Much to her surprise, it even turns out that Shaoran will attend the same school and it seems as if Sakura's life is heading in all the right directions. However, when Sakura goes to sleep, she encounters in her dream a mysterious cloaked figure and finds herself surrounded by transparent cards. Waking up in fear, Sakura is shocked to see her dream has come true, with the Sakura Cards having turned clear. Continued dreamlike encounters with the unknown enemy and her gaining a new magical key sets the stage for Cardcaptor Sakura's latest adventure! [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water

TV / 39 eps / Spring 1990 / Original

In 1889, the world is on the pinnacle of great discoveries in technology. In mankind's grasp for the future, a sinister foe known only as Gargoyle, obsessed with restoring the former Atlantean empire to the glory it once held, begins his plans to take over the world. Nadia, with the help of a young inventor, Jean Roque Lartigue, and Captain Nemo of the submarine Nautilus, must fight to save the world from Gargoyle and Neo-Atlantis. Based on the Novel '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' by Jules Verne. (Source: ANN)

Giant Killing

TV / 26 eps / Spring 2010 / Manga

East Tokyo United (ETU) has been struggling in Japan's top soccer league for the past few years. It has taken everything they have just to avoid relegation. To make matters even worse, the team has lost five matches in a row, leading to abysmal team morale. Even the fans are beginning to abandon them, and rumors hint that the home ground municipality is going to withdraw their support. With countless coaches fired and poor financial choices in hiring players, it is a downward spiral for ETU. The board of directors, under pressure from general manager Kousei Gotou, takes a gamble and hires a new coach—the slightly eccentric Takeshi Tatsumi. Though considered a great soccer player when he was younger, Tatsumi abandoned ETU years ago. However, since then, he has proven himself successful as the manager of one of England's lower division amateur teams. Tatsumi's task won't be easy; ETU fans call him a traitor, and the team is pitted against others with larger budgets and better players. Yet even the underdog can take down a goliath, and Tatsumi claims he is an expert at giant killing. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Galaxy Kickoff!!

TV / 39 eps / Spring 2012 / Novel

The story follows a boy who was in a soccer team, but it was disbanded due to not enough players. However, after the boy meets a female professional soccer player, he aims to bring his soccer team back. (Source: AniDB)

Ukkari Pénélope (2009)

TV / 26 eps / Summer 2009 / Picture book

Ukkari Penelope is about a young koala's daily adventures. The narrator is Mamiko Noto!

Yume no Tochuu de

Music / 1 eps / 2017 / Original

A song about the softness you feel when you dream. Like an old friend or family, it is inviting no matter how much you struggle when you are awake.

Kobato.

TV / 24 eps / Fall 2009 / Manga

The friendly and sincere Kobato Hanato has a wish to go to a particular place no matter what. To fulfill this desire, she is tasked with helping people in their times of distress. For each mended broken heart, a small candy-like fragment is produced and fills a special bottle. Once the bottle is full, her wish will be granted. As Kobato carries out her mission alongside her stuffed toy companion, Ioryogi, she encounters various people troubled by their different situations. From a child struggling with his parents, a high school girl troubled about romance, and everything in between, Kobato's naturally sweet smile and outgoing personality are ready to brighten their day! [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Den-noh Coil

TV / 26 eps / Spring 2007 / Original

In the near future, augmented reality has become a key part of daily life. A gentle middle school girl named Yuuko "Yasako" Okonogi and her family have just moved to Daikoku City despite rumors of people disappearing. There, her grandmother, nicknamed "Mega-baa," runs a shop called Megasia that specializes in illegal tools which interact with parts of the virtual world. Mega-baa also hosts an unofficial detective agency called "Coil," a group of children around Yasako's age who find and handle corruption of the virtual world. Yasako gets involved with the group when Fumie Hashimoto, a playful member of Coil, helps rescue her cyberdog Densuke after getting trapped in virtual space while chasing a mysterious virus. Also investigating these corruptions and viruses is an abrasive hacker named Yuuko Amasawa, who the others take to calling Isako. Can Coil discover the truths behind the mysterious viruses and corruption, and if they can, at what cost? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

The Story of Saiunkoku

TV / 39 eps / Spring 2006 / Light novel

Shuurei Kou, the daughter of a noble yet impoverished family, is a clever young lady who dreams of becoming a government official and contributing toward her country. However, her dream is out of her reach as such a position is forbidden to women. While her father works a low wage job as an archivist at the palace, Shuurei has to juggle odd jobs to make ends meet. Then, one day, an unexpected visit changes her life. Shuurei is called to assist Ryuuki Shi, the new emperor who is known for slacking on his duties and preferring the company of men. Tempted by the generous compensation, she readily accepts the chance to become the young emperor's consort for six months. Luckily, she is not alone as Seiran Shi, her trusty friend, joins her as Ryuuki's bodyguard. While tasked with transforming the new emperor into a responsible ruler, court life and politics prove troublesome as Shuurei faces the challenges of her new life. Set in a fictional country, Saiunkoku Monogatari centers on the idea of meaningful leadership, its adversities and the rewards that come alongside a prospering nation. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

The Beast Player Erin

TV / 50 eps / Winter 2009 / Novel

In the land of Ryoza, the neighboring provinces of Shin-Ou and Tai-Kou have been at peace. Queen Shinou is the ruler of Ryoza and her greatest general, Grand Duke Taikou, defends the kingdom with his army of powerful war-lizards known as the "Touda." Although the two regions have enjoyed a long-standing alliance, mounting tensions threaten to spark a fierce civil war. Within Ake, a village in Tai-Kou tasked with raising the Grand Duke's army, lives Erin, a bright girl who spends her days watching the work of her mother Soyon, the village's head Touda doctor. But while under Soyon's care, a disastrous incident befalls the Grand Duke's strongest Touda, and the peace that Erin and her mother had been enjoying vanishes as Soyon is punished severely. In a desperate attempt to save her mother, Erin ends up falling in a river and is swept towards Shin-Ou. Unable to return home, Erin must learn to lead a new life with completely different people, all while hunting for the truth of both beasts and humanity itself, with tensions between the two regions constantly escalating. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

RIN-NE

TV / 25 eps / Spring 2015 / Manga

Rinne Rokudou has bigger problems than going to school—namely, helping spirits pass over to the next life. Because of this responsibility, he often finds himself short on money and struggles to buy his necessities: food, clothes, and exorcism tools. Sakura Mamiya has been able to see ghosts since she was little. She hoped she would outgrow it, but even after starting high school, nothing has changed. To make matters worse, the first time her ever-absent classmate, Rinne, shows up for school, only Sakura can see him. She assumes, as anyone would, that he is a ghost. However, to Sakura's surprise, Rinne proceeds to attend school like normal the next day. Kyoukai no Rinne chronicles Sakura's journey as she learns of Rinne's true nature and the existence of a hidden supernatural world. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Major S2

TV / 26 eps / Winter 2006 / Manga

Gorou Honda has finally returned to Mifune East Junior High School, surprising his friends upon arrival. Now, Gorou is once again surrounded by those he holds closest, and he strives to continue playing and enjoying the game he loves most. However, things do not go as planned, as Gorou is reminded of the harsh realities of baseball as he copes with an injury he sustained while playing baseball at Hitaka Little. Between new rivals, old friends, and mending broken relationships, Gorou must overcome challenges he has never faced before. His goal of attending elite baseball high school Kaido may not be far from his reach, but complicated circumstances may stop him in his tracks once again. How will he deal with the immense pressures of the game? And will he ever be able to find the type of baseball he loves most? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Major S5

TV / 25 eps / Winter 2009 / Manga

The Baseball World Cup is nearing, and Gorou Honda is eager to represent his country. However, one small problem stands in his way: the team roster has already been selected, and he is not a part of it. Nonetheless, Gorou remains adamant to join. He becomes a practice pitcher for the Japanese national team, hoping to demonstrate his incredible speed and skills to the team's manager. Fortunately, Gorou is given the chance to prove his worth: he must show an impressive performance in the upcoming practice match involving the veteran Japanese team and the young players who hope to replace them. The World Cup will bring together some of the strongest players from around the globe. It will also set the stage for Gorou's long-awaited showdown with his longtime rival, Joe Gibson. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Major S3

TV / 26 eps / Winter 2007 / Manga

Having bid farewell to his former teammates at Kaido High School's baseball club, Gorou Honda returns to his hometown eager to continue playing. Attending a new high school proves to be more difficult than he initially expected, as Tetsufumi Egashira's merciless slandering of his name prevents Gorou from being accepted into any school with an existing baseball team. Left with no other options, Gorou joins Seishuu High School, where his childhood friend Kaoru Shimizu also attends. However, Seishuu has always been an all-girls school until two years ago, so there is not yet a dedicated men’s baseball team. But nothing will stop Gorou in his pursuit of Koshien. He must now create a baseball team from scratch with the seven male students at Seishuu, but all of them are complete amateurs! He decides to train the incompetent team up to nationally competitive levels, but such a feat is easier said than done. Will Gorou once again perform miracles? Or will he give up on achieving his goal of defeating Kaido with his own team? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Hanasakeru Seishonen

TV / 39 eps / Spring 2009 / Manga

Kajika Louisa Kugami Burnsworth is the only daughter of Harry Burnsworth, an influential and respected industrialist who has the power to move the world. There was a threat on Kajika’s life when she was just two years old, and her mother died protecting her. After this tragic incident, Harry sent his only child to an isolated island, Giviolle, where she was raised by the island’s native, Maria. Kajika’s companions during her time there include a white leopard named Mustafa and a boy named Li Ren Fang, who visited her two or three times a year. Kajika, now fourteen, returns to her father's side, only to be told to begin a game to find her future husband. Harry makes sure that Kajika willingly participates in this game by telling her that she needs to face the harshness of her fate along with the man she chooses to be her husband. She needs to decide among the three candidates that Harry has personally chosen, but it won’t be easy. Kajika must figure out who they are and where they are without any information to go on except that they all possess an irresistible brilliance and charm. All the while, the men aren't even aware that they are the chosen ones. Kajika must also choose wisely, as her partner has to willingly accept her to be his bride. Hansakeru Seishounen revolves around endearing love, intense passion, noble friendship, undying loyalty, family relations, and political intrigue. The heaviness of Kajika’s fate is real, the threat on Kajika’s life is inevitable, and the husband game is more than just a mere game. Harry needs to find a suitable partner to protect his daughter before someone discovers Kajika’s deep secret—a secret even she is unaware of.

MAJOR 2nd

TV / 25 eps / Spring 2018 / Manga

Daigo, the son of renowned baseball player Gorou Shigeno, believes he has to live up to his father's name by becoming an all-star player himself. With great dreams, as soon as he reaches fourth-grade, he promptly joins the same little league baseball team his dad played on, the Mifune Dolphins. However, things don't go as planned. After only the first couple of practices, Daigo's lack of talent and inherent baseball sense shows, and his confidence is crushed. Unable to bear the pressure of living up to his father, a baseball prodigy, he quits the team in less than a year. Two years later, now in sixth-grade, a transfer student joins Daigo's class. This student turns out to be Hikaru, the son of Gorou's lifelong friend and fellow baseball star, Toshiya Satou. One day, Daigo's mother receives a call from the Dolphins requesting players for a game, so she forces Daigo to attend. To Daigo's surprise, he finds Hikaru there. Even more shocking is that despite his father's occupation, Hikaru has never played baseball before! Unlike Daigo, though, Hikaru immediately picks up the game demonstrating excellent performance. Needless to say, Daigo and Hikaru are polar opposites of each other. But this friction will inevitably thrust both of these inexperienced children into the world their fathers cherish—the world of baseball. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Atom: The Beginning

TV / 12 eps / Spring 2017 / Manga

Japan in the near future suffers an unexplained major disaster. Five years later, reconstruction is well underway. Two young researchers at a university are pinning all their hopes on robot development. Now their new interpretation of the eternal hero Astro Boy up until his birth is just about to start! (Source: Showgate)

Earwig and the Witch

TV Special / 1 eps / 2020 / Novel

With large windows adorning its spick-and-span halls, St. Morwald's Home for Children serves as a warm refuge for displaced orphans. For 10-year-old Aya, she is perfectly content living without a normal family, especially since she has everyone at the orphanage wrapped around her finger. However, to her dismay, she is one day selected by a peculiar couple, Bella Yaga and the Mandrake. Aya soon learns that she has, in fact, been adopted by a real witch who wanted her solely as an assistant and had not even considered being her foster mother. As if that was not enough, Aya is told the one rule she must obey at all times—never disturb the Mandrake. To win the hearts of this seemingly heartless witch and the grumpy Mandrake is no easy task; but unlike other children, Aya accepts this challenge without hesitation. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Blue Orchestra Season 2

TV / 21 eps / Fall 2025 / Web manga

Following the regular summer concert and retirement of the third-year members, Umimaku High School's Orchestra Club shifts its efforts to the upcoming national competition with a refreshed line-up focusing on the second-year members. Amidst the cacophony produced by the inconsistent motivation levels and understanding of their repertoire, the orchestra club members struggle to achieve their ideal sound...

Twin Spica

TV / 20 eps / Fall 2003 / Manga

When Kamogawa Asumi was just a baby, her mother was grievously injured when a rocket crashed to the ground. Five years later, having been in a coma all the time, Asumi's mother finally dies, and the little girl struggles to come to terms with the death of a mother she barely remembers. In the midst of her turmoil, she meets "Lion-san," a strange figure wearing a lion mask and claiming to be a ghost. Lion-san helps Asumi to bury her mother's ashes, and finally, Asumi reaches her own decision: "When I grow up, I'm going to be a rocket pilot." (Source: ANN)

Captain Future

TV / 52 eps / Fall 1978 / Novel

Curtis Newton, aka Captain Future, is an orphan. His parents died in their artificial satellite while he was an infant. His father was a scientist, who has abandoned earth for the satellite to dedicate his life for science along with his aging friend the genius Dr Simon Wright. Wright senses his death, and decides to implant his brain in a mechanical container. They both manufactured a superior robot and an android. Captain future dedicated his life to fight evil along with his three men, the brain, android, and robot. (Source: ANN)

Pacusi

TV / 18 eps / Spring 1994 / Original

Pacusi is a story of Pacusi and his family. Little happenings in ordinary days are described. We can enjoy the warmhearted and big strange world of Pacusi.

Keito no Yousei: Knit to Wool

TV Special / 2015 / Original

A stop-motion anime using knitted characters. Knit and Wool are yarn fairies who create a fun knitted play time at night.

Heart Cocktail Colorful: Haru-hen

TV / 5 eps / Winter 2023 / Manga

Konna Ko Iru kana

TV / Spring 1986 / Unknown

An NHK toddler's anime following creatures representing different human traits like gluttony or fear. It is akin to the British children's book and cartoon series "Mr. Men."

Gakkou e Iku Michi

Music / 1 eps / 1966 / Original

Music video for the song Gakkou e Iku Michi by Mieko Hirota that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. It is considered to be lost media.

Major S4

TV / 26 eps / Winter 2008 / Manga

Having finished high school, Gorou Honda sets his sights on becoming a professional baseball player. His dreams are much more ambitious than becoming a Japanese Baseball League player, so he instead decides to move to the birthplace of his beloved sport, America, in order to play in the Major League. However, Gorou finds that the Major League players are much faster, stronger, and more driven than he is. Nonetheless, he is eager to catch up with them. In order to do so, Gorou must first conquer the ranks of the Minor League, where numerous skilled players compete in the grueling rise to the Majors. Gorou learns that he will have to adapt to the stark differences of American culture and push himself to new extremes as his race to join the Major League begins. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Major S6

TV / 25 eps / Spring 2010 / Manga

The intense Baseball World Cup has reached its conclusion. Gorou Honda has regained his passion for baseball and is once again back in full gear. He has secured a team position with the Hornets and has travelled back to America to prepare for his spectacular debut as a Major League pitcher. However, Gorou encounters a sudden series of unexpected issues and devastating events follow, crushing his motivation and potentially reducing the baseball career that he has worked tirelessly to maintain into crumbs. In the final season of Major, Gorou must yet again overcome immense hardship in order to save his baseball career. This time there is no simple solution, as the problem is deeply rooted within his own mind... [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Dear Brother

TV / 39 eps / Summer 1991 / Manga

When 16-year-old Nanako Misonoo enters the prestigious all-girls Seiran Academy, she believes a bright future awaits her. Instead, the unlucky girl finds herself dragged into a web of deceit, misery, and jealousy. On top of that, she is chosen as the newest inductee of the Sorority, an elite group whose members are the envy of the entire school. Having none of the grace, wealth, or talent of the other members, Nanako quickly draws the ire of her jealous classmates—especially the fierce Aya Misaki. To cope with her increasingly difficult school life, Nanako recalls her days through letters to her former teacher, Takehiko Henmi, whom she affectionately calls "onii-sama" (big brother). She also finds comfort with her four closest friends: her childhood friend Tomoko Arikura, the sociable but erratic Mariko Shinobu, the troubled musician Rei Asaka, and the athletic tomboy Kaoru Orihara. An impassioned drama about the hardships of bullying, Oniisama e... chronicles a young girl's harsh life at her new school, as she endures cruel rumours, heartless classmates, and countless social trials. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE The Movie: The Princess in the Birdcage Kingdom

Movie / 1 eps / Summer 2005 / Manga

Continuing their journey across numerous universes to collect Princess Sakura's lost feathers and restore her memories, Syaoran and his traveling companions arrive at the Country of Birdcages. As they traverse the strange country with lands contained within a giant birdcage, they happen upon a conspiracy by the current king to use the powers of the princess and her companion bird to take full control of the country. While aiding the princess, currently in hiding, to resist the king, they see signs that one of Sakura's feathers has made its way to this land. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Prologue – Sakura and the Two Bears

OVA / 1 eps / Summer 2017 / Manga

After the conclusion of the Sakura Card Arc, life is going back to normal. There are no more mysteries, no more disturbances of evil, no more tests of strength. Everyone is moving on with their lives and Sakura feels a sadness in her heart. Even through the goodbyes, Sakura perseveres to keep everyone and a special someone, dear to her heart.

The Dragon Dentist

TV Special / 2 eps / Winter 2017 / Original

War rages between two neighboring countries, but one side has an ace up their sleeve: an ancient dragon bound by a pact to protect the nation. Despite these overpowering creatures being capable of leveling entire battlefields, they are rendered useless by cavities. And so, a special unit—the dragon dentists—has the important duty of caring for the dragon's teeth. Nonoko Kishii was the only one of many brave volunteers who survived a recent round of recruitment; in order to join the dragon dentists, one has to witness their future demise and accept it without a fight. Knowing the exact circumstances of their fated ends, the dragon dentists devote themselves to their work. One day, they gain a new member who did not undergo the test: Bernard "Bel" Octavius, a young enemy officer killed by his own men and revived by the dragon's teeth. Despite his appearance being an omen of a great disaster, he is placed under the care of Nonoko as a dentist-in-training. Will Bel come around to the dragon dentists' attitudes toward death and help them face the painful future that is to come? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Tales of Saiunkoku

TV / 39 eps / Spring 2007 / Light novel

Shuurei Kou and her friend Eigetsu To, a boy prodigy of humble origins, have been appointed co-governors of the Sa province, one of the eight provinces in Saiunkoku. Together, they decide to make the province an academic research center in the hopes of bringing a long overdue prosperity to the region. However, while Shuurei goes to the capital to obtain approvals for the ambitious project, the Sa province's recently established tranquility is threatened by a pandemic that brings both death and turmoil as it begins to spread among the people. Counting on Eigetsu to monitor the situation until her return, Shuurei seeks support from her allies to find a suitable treatment. Yet, Eigetsu's past personal conflicts distract him, providing an opportunity for opponents of Shuurei's position to take advantage of the troubles and undermine her authority. Becoming a government official has been Shuurei's lifelong dream, but it is no easy task for the first woman undertaking such a position. Will she step up and overcome this great challenge or give in to the looming adversities? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

RIN-NE Season 2

TV / 25 eps / Spring 2016 / Manga

High school student Sakura Mamiya and impoverished death god Rinne Rokudou continue to confront the supernatural. Pulled into the problems of their quirky acquaintances, the pair again find themselves immersed in trouble. Ageha's black cat Oboro seeks revenge for alleged mistreatment and demands Ageha to nullify their contract. When she refuses to do so, a bitter quarrel breaks out between them. Meanwhile, the scheming Damashigami Company shows no sign of halting its wrongdoings, and the bat-like demon Masato continues to commit devious acts to pursue his long-awaited revenge on Rinne. For Sakura and Rinne, these paranormal complications never seem to end. As their saga continues to unfold, they must cope with these unusual circumstances as they appear, all while facing problems of their own. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Ronja the Robber's Daughter

TV / 26 eps / Fall 2014 / Book

The story is about a girl named Ronja who is the daughter of a chief from a tribe of bandits, she lives in a huge castle inside the forest with the bandits. The story follows Ronja as she encounters mystical creatures, making friends with another young child such as herself and experiencing what it is like to live in the forest.

RIN-NE Season 3

TV / 25 eps / Spring 2017 / Manga

The third season of Kyoukai no Rinne.

MAJOR SECOND Season 2

TV / 25 eps / Spring 2020 / Manga

After recovering from the inner struggles he faced in the past, Daigo Shigeno continues to play baseball and is now the captain of Fuurin Private Academy Middle School's baseball team. Alongside Mutsuko Sakura, his classmate from elementary school, he aims to lead the team to glory. However, due to unexpected circumstances, Fuurin's baseball team is left with only six members: Daigo, Mutsuko, Yayoi Sawa, Tao Sagara, Seira Kandori, and Hiromu Tanba. Left with mostly female players and lacking in experience, the team struggles to gain confidence and trust from the new recruits—Akira Nishina, Anita Kabashima, and Chisato Fujii. Facing challenges such as having no proper coach, problematic recruits, and a limited number of members, Daigo's resolution is put to the test as he tries to bring the team together in time to participate in their first ever tournament. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Drucker in the Dugout

TV / 10 eps / Spring 2011 / Novel

Minami joins her High School baseball team as a team manager after finding out that her best friend Yuuki is in the hospital and can't be a team manager any more. In order to try to fill in for Yuuki and to help out the team the best she can, she goes out to find a book on how to manage a baseball team. Unfortunately, she accidentally buys Peter Drucker's book called "Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices" which is actually about how to properly manage a business. Because she couldn't return the book, she decides to read it anyway and to try to apply the business management concepts to the baseball team so that way they can go on and win the Nationals.

Major Movie: Yuujou no Winning Shot

Movie / 1 eps / Fall 2008 / Manga

Goro briefly returns to Japan after a triumphant campaign in the US. He is heading towards Fukuoka where he played baseball when he was a fifth grader. Having just moved into a new town, this is where Goro faced a critical point in his life. (Source: ANN)

Corrector Yui

TV / 52 eps / Spring 1999 / Original

Yui is an average schoolgirl who lives in a future where all computers are supported by a single global network known as COMNET. Yui is a computer-illiterate girl who after a computer-lab accident is approached by IR, a raccoon looking corrector computer program, which tells her she must save COMNET. She must stop the rogue A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) computer program known as Grosser and his hench-programs from taking over the world. Grosser was originally designed to be that manager of all of COMNET. At first she's very reluctant to play the heroine because of her complete lack of knowledge and ability with computers. To save COMNET she must find and gain the trust of the other seven wayward corrector programs. They must also find the creator or COMNET Professor Inukai, to help stop Grosser for good. (Source: ANN)

March Comes in Like a Lion: Omnibus Special Episode

TV Special / 1 eps / 2016 / Manga

Recap of the first 11 episodes of 3-gatsu no Lion.

Element Hunters

TV / 39 eps / Summer 2009 / Original

In 2029, a large scale ground sinkage occurred in the Mediterranean Sea. Chemical elements such as oxygen, carbon, gold, molybdenum, and cobalt disappeared from the earth's crust suddenly. The human population was decreased by 90% in sixty years. Researchers found out that the disappeared elements were drained into a planet "Nega Earth", located in another dimension. To save the Earth, a special team called the "Element Hunters" is organized. All of the members are under 13 years old, because young and flexible brains are needed to access "Nega Earth".

Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple

TV / 39 eps / Summer 2004 / Novel

Young Mabel West is the daughter of mystery writer Raymond West, who wants her to lead a normal life. Rebelling against this, Mabel wants to be a great detective, and sets out for London to become assistant to none other than Hercule Poirot, the great Belgian detective who resides there. She finally wins the reluctant approval of her father, and embarks on an exciting life of mystery and suspense—his only demand being that she occasionally spend some time with her great-aunt, Jane Marple, in the small village of St. Mary Mead.

cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood

TV Special / 1 eps / Spring 2025 / Manga

San and Mayu are two schoolgirls living in Okinawa during the closing months of the Pacific War. Together with their classmates, the two friends are drafted into the war effort as nurses for wounded soldiers. When ordered to die for their country, the remaining members of the group escape only to face the harsh environment of a tropical paradise that has become a hellish battlefield. (Source: MAL News)

The Three Musketeers

TV / 52 eps / Fall 1987 / Novel

In 1625, the young D'Artagnan leaves his village in Gascony to embark for Paris with his grandparents' blessings, taking only his father's sword and a letter of introduction. Seeking audience with Tréville, Captain of the Musketeers of the Guard and his late father's comrade, the poor nobleman aims to become a great hero in the service of King Louis XIII. The young adventurer is astonished by the massive size of Paris, but also overwhelmed. He wanders the city streets, befriending a young orphan named Jean. However, he also ends up offending three of the Musketeers of the Guard: Porthos, Aramis, and Athos. Confronted by the Parisian guards over their illegal dueling, D'Artagnan and the Musketeers fend off five of Cardinal Richelieu's soldiers, and the four of them quickly become friends. The four new comrades set off to stop the Cardinal from starting war between England and France, and protect the image of Queen Anne d'Autriche, the wife of Louis XIII. But what will be the cost of their efforts? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Marie & Gali

TV / 40 eps / Spring 2009 / Original

Marika is a gothic lolita who somehow ends up in the mysterious town of Galihabara. There she meets different famous scientists like Galileo Galilei, Marie Skłodowska Curie and Sir Isaac Newton.

Azuki-chan

TV / 117 eps / Spring 1995 / Manga

Azusa Noyama is a 12-year-old girl student, taking 5th grade, but everyone knows her as Azuki-Chan, nickname that she dislikes. Yuunosuke Ogasawara, a new student, asks her about her nickname, saying that he likes it. Azuki falls in love with him, and they start going out together. They share a diary, and become boyfriend and girlfriend. (Source: ANN)

Blue Blink

TV / 39 eps / Spring 1989 / Other

Story of a young boy named Kakeru and his adventures together with a magical blue pony named Blink.

Prince Mackaroo

TV / Fall 1998 / Original

In the Heian era, around 1000 years ago, a young boy of noble family named Ojarumaru is bored with his life of privilege. Meanwhile, three demons steal the power-stick of Enma, king of demons, and then lose it. Ojarumaru finds it, and uses it to transport himself to the present time. Here, he is befriended by a young boy named Kazuma, and becomes a member of his family. As time goes on, Ojarumaru makes many new friends, while dodging the comedic efforts of the three demons, Akane, Kisuke, and Aobee, as they try to recover the stick. (from ANN)

44-hiki no Neko

Music / 1 eps / 1969 / Music

The Japanese version of the 1968 '44 Gatti,' an Italian song from the TV program Zecchino D'Oro. It was introduced in the Japanese NHK TV program 'Minna no Uta' in 1969.

The Three Musketeers: Aramis the Adventure

Movie / 1 eps / Spring 1989 / Novel

Aramis fell off her horse and received the aid of a man named Francois. They fell in love with each other at first sight and spent their time happily for a while. Francois was killed by Manson and the Ironmask's people, so Aramis swore revenge. Then she went to Paris to be a musketeer. 1 year after the end of TV series, D'Artagnan had a drink with 3 musketeers and found that Jussac and the Cardinal's Guards harrassed a woman in a tavern in Paris. Of couse, they fought Jussac and the Cardinal's guards and won. On his way to home, D'Artagnan witnessed the woman whom he rescued from Jussac about to jump into the river, and rescued her again. D'Artagnan brought her to home but she disappeared soon. After a day, D'Artagnan heard that the woman was killed last night and Rochefort and Cardinal's guards arrested him for murder because his hat was found by the woman's body. Aramis discovers that the story has a link with Catherine de Médicis, and launches out an investigation. This one will bring back her to the castle of her beloved where she will have to face Pizzaro to protect a dangerous document. (Source: AniDB)

Surviving Science!

TV / 21 eps / Fall 2024 / Manga

Gene Diver

TV / 56 eps / Spring 1994 / Original

The second show in the Virtual Trilogy, a mix of anime and live action shots. Virtual Station is a laboratory with the purpose of gathering and researching DNA. With the information gained through combining old DNA elements, the ancient world was virtually reconstructed. Yui is one of the Gene Divers. She enters the virtual ancient world to collect the DNA of animals that are extinct in reality. But then an incident happens. Yui tries to leave the virtual world during a maintenance cycle, but instead of being returned to reality she is transferred to a new virtual present. In this new world, generated by the now uncontrollable system, an intelligent species evolved from rodents, called puglaistig exists. They consider the existence of humankind a serious threat and try to stop human evolution by all means. (Source: Kaninona.org)

Akaoni to Aooni no Tango

Music / 1 eps / 1977 / Original

A video for the song by Isao Bitou that was featured in Minna no Uta program.

Avignon no Hashi de

Music / 1 eps / 1970 / Music

A Japanese version of an old 15th century French song 'Sur le Pont d'Avignon,' which describes how people would come and dance on the Pont St. Bénézet (Pont d’Avignon).

Bokura no Hero

Music / 1 eps / 2010 / Original

Music video for the song Bokura no Hero that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Awate Tokoya

Music / 1 eps / 1961 / Music

A Minna no Uta video for the Awate Tokoya a song by Bonny Jacks.

Ganso Banana no Tamashii

Music / 1 eps / 1990 / Original

Short stop-motion music video about a banana that was featured in Minna no Uta program.

Boku wa Kimi no Namida

Music / 1 eps / 1998 / Original

A song about water and tears by Oota Hiromi that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta.

Straw-saurus NEO

TV Special / 1 eps / 2009 / Original

Straw-saurus Neo is a small dinosaur from space. He came looking for his friend who has gone missing and sets out to find him in the sandy wilds of the planet.

Warau Red List

TV / Summer 2024 / Original

Endangered animals complain about humans! The animals' complaints reveal the relationship between nature and humans! (Source: NHK, translated)

Choco and Me

Music / 1 eps / 2014 / Original

Junko Yagami's performance of Choco to Watashi for NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Hana Ichi Monme

Music / 1 eps / 1979 / Other

A music video adaptation of the classic Japanese children's game. The game is similar to the game Red Rover in the Western world. (Source: Wiki)

Teach

TV Special / 5 eps / 2011 / Unknown

Teach is a curious monkey who travels the world listening to funny stories and listening to a wide variety of music.

Haai! Myakumyaku desu

TV / 8 eps / Winter 2025 / Other

Myakumyaku is a mysterious creature born 3.5 billion years ago who wants to talk to someone about life and the future. And that's when he meets a lazy old man! Does the old man and Myakumyaku seem to get along? Or maybe not? A heartwarming comedy with conversations that will make you chuckle. (Source: NHK, translated)

Watashi wa Buranko

Music / 1 eps / 2017 / Original

A music video for the song "Watashi wa Buranko" by Yumiko Araki. Aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program.

TV ga Kita Hi

Music / 1 eps / 2003 / Original

Four dancers celebrate the wonders of TV.

Ojiichan no Komoriuta

Music / 1 eps / 1987 / Original

A music video for the song "Ojiichan no Komoriuta" by Yuuji Akimoto. Aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Kohaku no Mahou

Music / 1 eps / 1993 / Original

A music video that aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program. The song is by EPO.

Ketchup Chap

Music / 1 eps / 2019 / Original

Music video for the song Ketchup Chap by Asako that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Hengao Taisou

Music / 1 eps / 2019 / Original

Music video for the song <i>Hengao Taisou</i> by Kouta Yoshizawa feat. RyoTracks that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Shin Kokyuu

Music / 1 eps / 2021 / Original

Music video for the song Shin Kokyuu by Daichi Miura that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Isshuukan

Music / 1 eps / 1963 / Original

Music video for the song Isshuukan by Bonny Jacks that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. It is considered to be lost media.

Mama to Go-go

Music / 1 eps / 1966 / Original

Music video for the song Mama to Go-go by Mieko Hirota and the Suginami Jidou Gasshoudan that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. It is considered to be lost media.

Drops no Uta

Music / 1 eps / 1963 / Original

Music video for the song Drops no Uta by Mieko Hirota that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. It is considered to be lost media.

Yuuyake ga Umareru Machi

Music / 1 eps / 2025 / Original

Music video for the song Yuuyake ga Umareru Machi by Ikimonogakari meets Humbert Humbert that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Pingu in the City

TV / 26 eps / Fall 2017 / Other

Pingu and his family move from their small village to the big city; in which there are many people with many different occupations. The ever-curious Pingu tries to join them at their jobs, but his mischievous side gets the better of him and he ends up messing things up. (Source: ANN)

Cardcaptor Sakura: Leave it to Kero! Theatrical Version

Movie / 1 eps / Summer 2000 / Manga

Following the events of Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: The Sealed Card, Kero and Spinel share a plate of takoyaki (octopus balls). They get into a fight over who gets the last piece, and in the process send it flying out the window. They both chase the takoyaki, and each other, in a mighty effort to be the "takoyaki captor". (Source: ANN)

The Reflection

TV / 12 eps / Summer 2017 / Original

After the Reflection, some of the people in all parts of the world are discovered with super powers. Some become heroes, and others villains. How did the Reflection happen? What was the cause of it? With many unsolved mysteries, the world is led into turmoil.

Cardcaptor Sakura Specials

Special / 3 eps / Summer 1998 / Manga

These are 3 episodes of about 6 minutes of pure CCS fun! Refer to any point during the series.

UFO Baby

TV / 78 eps / Spring 2000 / Manga

Miyu is an 8th grade girl, whose parents have been hired by NASA. They take off to America leaving Miyu with Mr. Saionji. Later, Mr. Saionji decides to go on a 1 year long trip to India leaving Miyu alone with his son, Kanata. More complications rise when an Alien baby and his babysitter pet crashes/lands in their house. To make things worse, alien baby starts calling Miyu and Kanata Mom and Dad, also showing ESP power and floating around. (Source: ANN)

ClassicaLoid

TV / 25 eps / Fall 2016 / Original

Ever since her father used up the last of the family fortune and skipped town, Kanae Otowa has lived in her family's ancestral mansion, Otowakan. With no way to pay off her father's debts, Otowakan is being foreclosed and Kanae must oust the remaining residents—her friend Sousuke Kagura, and two strange people who claim to be her father's acquaintances, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven. After somehow being resurrected, Mozart and Beethoven have started going by "Motes" and "Beethes" respectively, and begun to indulge in a variety of idiotic, non-musical pursuits. While stubbornly refusing to leave Otowakan, Beethes unlocks the hidden power of Musik, saving Otowakan from demolition and delaying his eviction. With this discovery, other Musik users are drawn to Otowakan, including Frédéric Chopin, Franz Liszt, and Franz Schubert. However, not all Musik users have innocent desires. Across the city, the enigmatic Johann Sebastian Bach sits atop a tall building, plotting how to use his Musik. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House

TV / 12 eps / Winter 2021 / Manga

Kiyo Nozuki and Sumire Herai are childhood friends who share a common desire to become maikos—apprentice geishas. When they join a maiko house, Kiyo is deemed unfit to be a maiko and ends up employed as a live-in cook. On the other hand, Sumire perfectly fits the maiko image and undergoes training to become one. Although disheartened by her own failure, the ever-optimistic Kiyo cooks for everyone in the house, happy to nourish and encourage them in their endeavors. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Bakuman. Deraman.

Special / 2 eps / 2012 / Manga

Summary of the previous two seasons of Bakuman.

Egao

Music / 1 eps / 2003 / Original

A young woman brought a hamster back to her apartment. While watching the cuteness of the hamster was enjoyable, she suddenly recalled her boyfriend she used to have... (Source: ANN)

Princess Nine

TV / 26 eps / Spring 1998 / Original

Keiko Himuro, Chairman of the Kisuragi School, puts together an all-girl baseball team led by Ryo Hayakawa, daughter of a legendary pitcher, in hopes of proving that girls can compete just as well as boys. Their goal: Koshien Stadium, where only the best teams get the opportunity to play. (Source: ANN)

Phoenix

TV / 13 eps / Spring 2004 / Manga

From prehistoric times to the distant future, Hi no Tori portrays how the legendary immortal bird Phoenix acts as a witness and chronicler for the history of mankind's endless struggle in search of power, justice, and freedom. 1. Reimei-hen (Dawn) 2. Fukkatsu-hen (Resurrection) 3. Igyou-hen (Transformation) 4. Taiyou-hen (The Sun) 5. Mirai-hen (Future) [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Breakers

TV / 16 eps / Winter 2020 / Original

The anime will center on para-athletes who all meet an outcast sports scientist named Ren Narita. The anime will have four stories about four different sports: wheelchair basketball, track and high jump, goalball, and paralympic swimming. (Source: ANN)

Here Comes the Black Witch!!

TV / 60 eps / Spring 2012 / Novel

Kurotori Chiyoko, a 5th-grader in elementary school, loves the occult. One day, a friend requests her to do a love fortune-telling. Chiyoko tries to summon Cupid, but thanks to a stuffy nose, accidentally summons a witch named Gyubid instead! From that day on, Chiyoko starts learning witchcraft from Gyubid, the self-proclaimed hottest instructor of the magic world. The training regimen is tough, and punishment for slacking is harsh. Fortunately, Chiyoko is able to keep her extra-curricular studies secret, aided by the fact that no one else can see Gyubid. (Source: AnimeNfo.com)

Pingu in the City

TV / 26 eps / Fall 2018 / Other

Pingu continues his misadventures in the big city, now with even more different jobs for him to mess up as a result of his adorable clumsiness and affinity for mischief. Join him on his curious capers as he wreaks havoc across the city.

The Great Adventures of Robin Hood

TV / 52 eps / Summer 1990 / Other

A variant of Robin Hood in which all the principal characters are teenagers. Several centuries ago in Nottingham County, a cruel and greedy baron by the name of Alwine ordered the destruction of the Huntingtons' castle—from the fire of which Robin and his cousins, Will, Winifred and Barbara, miraculously escaped. The youngsters sought shelter in Sherwood Forest, where, thanks to the wise guidance of the hermit better known as "Friar Tuck," they managed to face the difficulties of a life in the wilderness as as well as they could; however, in the forest there lived a fearless group of young bandits, led by Little John. Their first encounter with Robin and his cousins was at first rather stormy, as the two groups fought for the destiny of a young, noble maiden named Marian who had fallen into the hands of the bandits during an ambush. Their bitterness, however, rapidly lead the way to friendship, and Robin and John later realized they were all victims of the same fate. The youngsters thus mutually decided to help one another. Baron Alwine was not merely enemy of the Huntingtons—in fact, a couple years earlier he had forced Little John and his gang to seek protection in the forest to avoid forced labour. He would later seek Marian Lancaster for the secret carved on a cross the girl wore as symbol of her family line. The girl was to be adopted by the shady Bishop Herfort—Alwine's accomplice—who sought to attain the Lancaster's wealth. With all their strength, Robin and his friends were then compelled to fight against the baron's troops, led by Gilbert—a dangerous and fearless knight. When Winifred and Marian were then imprisoned in the castle's dungeons, our heroes tried in every way possible to enter until their ardour was finally rewarded with success. Thanks to his noble heart and heed for danger, Robin became rapidly known as the protector of the poor and oppressed. Beloved and highly esteemed not only by the villagers, but also and especially by the sweet and beautiful Marian he was. The boy who never parted from his loyal, magical bow, endlessly engaged in dangerous and unthinkable missions.

Dog Signal

TV / 20 eps / Fall 2023 / Manga

After his girlfriend Yuuko breaks up with him, Miyu Samura's luck is at an all-time low. But one day several months later, she reappears and gives Miyu a toy poodle she supposedly cannot take care of. Miyu's knowledge of dogs is nonexistent, and the puppy's rowdiness leaves him in danger of being evicted from his own home. When Miyu decides to take the puppy on a walk, he has a chance encounter with professional dog trainer Shinichirou Niwa and Niwa's well-behaved standard poodle Ourson. In just a matter of minutes, Niwa not only corrects the attitude of Miyu's dog, but also gives Miyu himself stern advice on how to treat his pet properly. Amazed by Niwa's techniques, Miyu decides to quit his job in order to become the trainer's assistant; however, Niwa is not as skillful in dealing with humans as he is with their canine companions. Even so, Miyu refuses to give up on Niwa and his failing business. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Ninjaboy Rantaro

TV / Spring 1993 / Manga

Taking place in the Sengoku Period, Rantarou, Kirimaru and Shinbei are young students at Ninjutsu Academy, a school that teaches all kinds of youth how to become ninjas. Known as "Nintamas" (a contraction of ninja + tama [egg]), the main trio, and many other students at the school, must learn all sorts of unique skills to achieve their goal. Unfortunately, things aren't that simple, since our protagonists constantly find themselves failing their classes. With strict ninja teachers such as Doi-sensei and Yamada-sensei, the mischievous girls from the Kunoichi class, an entire crew of pirates and dozens more interesting characters, anything can happen in the crazy world of Nintama. The episodes are 7 minutes and thirty seconds long each, and each season (which there's currently 29 of) usually has a range of 60-90 episodes.

Kaze no Shoujo Emily

TV / 26 eps / Spring 2007 / Novel

Based on the Emily of New Moon novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Emily is an orphan who gets sent to live with her relatives on Prince Edward Island, after her father dies. In New Moon she lives with her Aunt Elizabeth, Aunt Laura, and Cousin Jimmy, and learns to adapt with the help of her imagination and new friends. (Source: ANN)

ClassicaLoid 2

TV / 25 eps / Fall 2017 / Original

Second season of ClassicaLoid.

Wonderful Adventures of Nils

TV / 52 eps / Winter 1980 / Novel

Nils Holgersson is a young boy on a farm who is cruel to the animals. But when he catches the farm's little goblin it becomes one prank too many. He is magically shrunk and suddenly the farm animals are out for revenge. He flees on the back of the goose Morten and they join up with a flock of wild geese. Together they travel all over Sweden, with Nils hoping to find a way to become big again. (Source: ANN)

Gakkatsu!

TV / 25 eps / Spring 2012 / Original

In a fictional school, "Tender Tank" Rareko is constantly opening absurd yet strangely enthusiastic debates, this way creating a lively classroom life. Bringing up tremendous themes, she and her classmates exchange words like sword-strokes, and here and there even a profound remark is slipped in. A fun and informative debate comedy, packed into only five minutes each time. (Source: AniDB)

The Secret Garden

TV / 39 eps / Spring 1991 / Book

Every child deserves to have a fun and carefree childhood. Unfortunately, life is not always fair, as is the case with Mary Lennox. At a very young age, Mary loses her parents to a disease, leaving her traumatized and orphaned. From India, she is brought to England with her uncle who has taken on the role of her new guardian. Although she is sad to have lost her parents, Mary is happy and grateful to have someone to take care of her. She gets to eat everyday and live in a big mansion, things that she understands should not be taken for granted. However, her uncle is a very quiet person, hardly ever speaking to anyone. This solitude causes Mary to oftentimes get bored to tears, forcing her to relive horrible memories of her past. As she enjoys a stroll outside one day, she discovers a secret garden near her home. Along with her new friends, Dicon and Martha, as well as her disabled cousin, Collin, Mary embarks on a journey that is sure to brighten her dull life to the uttermost extreme!

Omoi no Kakera

TV Special / 1 eps / Spring 2016 / Original

Hina Satou is a 13-year-old who loves figure skating and lives in a port town in Miyagi Prefecture. After losing her mother in the 2011 earthquake, she and her father are currently living in temporary housing. With sad memories of the earthquake and memories of a gentle mother, the cheerful Hina continues to move toward her dreams. (Source: Fukushima Gainax)

The Snow Queen

TV / 36 eps / Spring 2005 / Book

Based on the children's story by Hans Christian Andersen. Gerda and Kai have been neighbors and best friends since childhood. Gerda is eleven, Kai twelve. They were happy children who worked and played as they should. All that changed when the Snow Queen's mirror broke. The shards spread all through the world, each containing evil. If a shard went inside your eye, it would turn your heart to ice. A shard went into Kai's eye. After that, he grew cold to those he loved. One night, the Snow Queen came in her carriage and took Kai back to her ice castle at the farthest north point of the world. Everyone in Kai and Gerda's village didn't know where he went and believed he died from drowning in the frozen-over lake. Gerda doesn't believe this, for she dreamed of seeing Kai enter the carriage. When a drunk man admits that he also saw this, Gerda starts realizing that maybe what she saw wasn't a dream. She packs her things and goes on a journey to save Kai and bring him back home. (Source: Wikipedia)

Belle and Sebastian

TV / 52 eps / Spring 1981 / Novel

After befriending a white Pyrenees dog he names Belle, Sebastian sets out on a journey to find the mother he knows is still alive. (Source: ANN)

Bavel's Book

TV Special / 1 eps / Fall 1996 / Original

A boy and his young sister were curious about the book someone had left on a bench, and they opened the book. Then the small Tower of Bavel was completed on a page. Looking into the tower, they found an old man sitting and reading a book, surrounded by innumerable books. As the man turned pages, mythical animals appeared and disappeared. (Source: yamamura-animation.jp)

Kanashiki Debu Neko-chan

TV / 10 eps / Fall 2021 / Other

The anime's story centers on a cat named Maru, adopted by a girl named Anna from a shelter in Matsuyama city. Loved and well fed by the family, Maru gets rounder and fatter every day, spending most of his day sitting by the window and looking at the garden outside. When the family gets a new cat named Cerisier and begins doting on it, Maru gets jealous. In a fight with Cerisier, Maru is hurt by the family's words to him, and follows the advice of another cat to leave and see the world. (Source: ANN)

The Nighthawk Star

Movie / 1 eps / 2013 / Picture book

The stars in the sky seem to maintain the remote, eternal order which earthbound souls can hardly hope to attain, as it would take exceptional energy to transform oneself from an earthly creature into a brightly shining star. However, the ugly nighthawk who had experienced great hardship being despised by fellow birds managed to convert that hardship into enormous energy to fly up to heaven, and in the end could glow as the nighthawk star. A short made by Ryu Kato celebrating Kenji Miyazawa's 80+ years of fairy tales based on the story of the same name. (Source: The World of Kenji Miyazawa)

Domo-kun

TV / 37 eps / Winter 1999 / Other

A strange monster hatches from a mysterious egg. He befriends various animals, and takes residence in Osajii's burrow. He discovers new and exciting things about everyday life. As of 2008, there are at least 37 regular TV spot episodes of Domo-kun. These 37 episodes were released on DVD in Japan in July of 2009.

Cookin' Idol Ai! Mai! Main!

TV / 305 eps / Spring 2009 / Original

Cooking Idol teaches children how to cook through instruction of the main character, MAIN. The show itself is divided into an animated segment featuring MAIN, and a live-action segment featuring the voice actor of MAIN, Fukuhara Haruka, as she practices the cooking herself. The live-action segment is not included in the avg episode duration.

Tsuki no Waltz

Music / 1 eps / 2004 / Original

First "professional" animation work by Atsuko Ishizuka of MADHOUSE. It was done and broadcast as an episode of NHK's Minna no Uta.

YAT Anshin! Uchuu Ryokou

TV / 50 eps / Fall 1996 / Original

The emergence of the dimensional tunnel sets the background for a new space era in which space travelling can be designated to planets outside the solar system. Hoshiwatari Goro is a space traveller who goes in search for his father whose whereabouts are shrouded with obscurity. His only link to his father is an old photograph. In order to attain his goal, Goro participates in a young space travelling company known as "YAT" which organises tours to different planets. However, in the midst of his journey, he was involved in an accident which resulted in the destruction of the spaceship. As a form of compensation, he had to work for YAT and this sparks off a train of space adventures for him. (Source: ANN)

Dennou Coil Recaps

TV Special / 2 eps / 2007 / Original

The entry encompasses two recaps: "Dennou Coil Overall Review" - summary episode, recapping the story up to 22nd episode, as well as "Total Summary Special" - 90 minute recap that was released with the Blu-ray Box.

Mrs. Pepperpot

TV / 130 eps / Spring 1983 / Novel

An older woman wears a small spoon around her neck but every now and then, she shrinks to the size of a mouse because of the spoon. She sees the world then from a completely different perspective and has all kind of strange adventures together with Wendy, the mouse and many others. (Source: ANN)

Alice SOS

TV / 28 eps / Spring 1998 / Original

Takashi loves reading books and especially loves "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". One day, he buys some used books, and he finds one book thrown in. When Takashi opens the book, "the God of Math" M-1 appeared. Takashi is told that Alice is kidnapped, and he's asked to rescue her by M-1. And Takashi goes on an adventure in Wonderland to rescue Alice. (Source: ANN)

Montana Jones

TV / 52 eps / Spring 1994 / Original

Boston, 1930: Montana Jones and his cousin professor Alfred Jones travel around the world to search lost treasures in order to bring them to museums. Alfred's mentor professor Gerrit helps them by sending LPs with information. On one trip they meet Melissa, a wealthy reporter, who speaks nearly all languages. She accompanies the two on their trips. Their opponent is Lord Zero, a rich, bizarre art lover and master thief. Lord Zero has two henchmen: Slim and Slam. There is also the inventor Dr. Nitro, who invents strange engines, which to help finding treasures. (Source: Wikipedia)

Goal Field Hunter

TV / 39 eps / Spring 1994 / Manga

The story is about Hikaru Tatsumura who came from Brazil to fulfill his dream to be a great soccer player because he met a great player once who was admired by all people. However Tatsumura is a very cheerful person and easy going except when it is about soccer. He becomes serious and strong. He also gives a unique performance such as doing a funny dance with his buddy after he makes a goal. Tatsumura will face a lot of challenges with his team while aiming for success.

Gakkatsu! 2nd Season

TV / 25 eps / Winter 2013 / Unknown

2nd season of Gakkatsu!.

Muybridge's Strings

Movie / 1 eps / Spring 2011 / Original

The destiny of photographer Eadweard Muybridge and that of a Japanese mother clash poetically in this exploration of the irrepressible human desire to make time stand still. (Source: AniDB)

Yadamon: Magical Dreamer

TV / 170 eps / Summer 1992 / Unknown

After causing havoc in the Witch Forest, the queen, Yadamon's mother, banishes her to human world. She does this not only to teach Yadamon a lesson, but also because she has a secret passion for human magazines and books. While at the human world, the queen keeps a close watch at Yadamon which becomes a problem cause she falls asleep almost anywhere. The human world has gone extremely hi-tech. Also, a lot of animals has become extinct. Yadamon finds herself in the island named ''Creature Island'', where genetically re-created species are being made. In the island she meets Jean and his parents Edward and Maria. Yadamon meets many misadventures in the human world due to her curiosity which causes a lot of trouble to the humans and her guardian fairy, Timon, who has the ability to stop time. As Yadamon learns to adapt to human world and use her powers, a new threat is brewing. Kira, the evil witch who was sealed inside a volcano by the queen and the great witch Beril, has escaped. She is out for revenge and has set her eyes to the humans and Yadamon. (Source: Wikipedia)

Animation × Paralympic: Who Is Your Hero?

TV Special / Fall 2017 / Original

NHK specials on parasports. The first episode covers blind soccer, with character designs by Yoichi Takahashi (from the Captain Tsubasa fame). And the second episode covers a female sprinter with a prosthetic leg, with character designs by Eisaku Kubonouchi (from the Hungry Days: Aoharu ka yo. fame). The specials featured interviews, coverage of the Paralympics, and an animated segment. This MAL entry will cover only the animated segment.

Kawa no Hikari

TV Special / 1 eps / Summer 2009 / Unknown

A story of a rat family who have to leave their home because humans start a construction site. Now the rats are searching for a place to stay.

Mistin

TV / 26 eps / Fall 2001 / Unknown

Haruno Kasumi is a fourth-grader. Her parents are zoologists who went over to Africa to carry out their research studies. In order to see off her parents, Kasumi arrived at Kasumi Town. In the middle of the town lies an enormous mansion surrounded by the forest. The mansion belongs to the Kasumi household, the family in which Kasumi will be lodging in and taken care of. There is a mysterious aura about the mansion and Kasumi discovers a series of talking appliances. The Kasumi family refers to these creatures as "Henamon". In return for living in with the family, Kasumi will be helping out with the household chores such as cooking and washing. Surrounded by various interesting characters, Kasumi begins a new chapter in her life. (Source: ANN)

Bumpety Boo

TV / 130 eps / Spring 1985 / Unknown

Bumboo is a very strange car-like creature with a cute yellow body. He was born from a mysterious egg at an automobile factory. Having heard the first cries of a newborn baby, a boy named Ken comes to the factory and meets Bumboo. They soon become good friends and set out on their exciting journey. Traveling the world with his four-wheeled friend and Mister the dog, Ken faces big trouble from Doctor Monkey—who wants to get Bumboo into his own hands—but finds thrills and excitement around every corner. (Source: AniDB)

Domo TV

TV / 26 eps / 2008 / Other

A co-production between Nickelodeon and NHK featuring the stop-motion character Domo-kun, aired both in the US and Japan.

Marco Polo's Adventures

TV / 43 eps / Spring 1979 / Original

Seventeen-year-old Marco Polo leaves his home in Venice on a trip to the little-known country of "Yuan", in the company of his father Nicolo and his uncle Matteo. Their mission is to deliver the sacred oil from the Tomb of Christ and a letter from the Pope to the Kublai.

Paprika (Music)

Music / 1 eps / 2019 / Original

Self-cover by Kenshi Yonezu, who was in charge of writing and composing original version song for Foorin. Paprika was written by Yonezu as part of the NHK Tokyo 2020 Support Song Project which was set up to cheer on everybody in the run up to 2020 and beyond.

Boku wa Kuma

Music / 1 eps / 2006 / Original

A stop motion animation produced by NHK. A colorful children's music video about a clumsy bear, what he is—and is not—and what he likes and dislikes.

Sushi and Beyond

TV / 24 eps / Spring 2015 / Book

Based on a book by British travel and dining journalist Michael Booth. Follows Booth, his wife Lissen, and two kids Ansger (6) and Emil (4), on their 100-day trip to Japan as they try a wide variety of Japanese foods. Booth was inspired to make the trip by Shizuo Tsuji's book, Japanese Cooking, A Simple Art. (Source: ANN)

Pikaia!

TV / 13 eps / Spring 2015 / Original

The story begins in the future when Earth itself is no longer inhabitable by living creatures. Humans began their interstellar migration with space colonies. Vince and Hana work as researchers in the Cambrian Project. Together with the creature Pikaia, they seek the Lost Code, the key to restoring Earth, and aim to return to Cambrian-era Earth. (Source: ANN)

Nandaka Velonica

TV / 10 eps / Winter 2014 / Original

Velonica has crossed the entire galaxy from the distant planet of Metrotopia and landed on Earth. Her mission is simple: to meet with Earth's leader and complete a contract that will allow them to install a giant antenna and connect Earth to the Galaxy Network. Soon upon her arrival, Velonica discovers that Earth does not have a single leader, and its inhabitants are preoccupied with strange, illogical activities. But before her father—the President of the Galaxy Network—intervenes, Velonica must find a way to make sense of this backwater planet. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Natsufuku no Shoujo-tachi

TV Special / 1 eps / Summer 1988 / Other

In 1945, the second and third-year students of a Hiroshima girls' school are taken away to work in war factories. The remaining 220 girls of the first year try to make the best of their new-found status as the only teenagers in an almost deserted town, even amid the deprivations of wartime. On the 7th of August, an American bomber changes their lives forever. Broadcast on the 43rd anniversary of Hiroshima in memory of "the girls who lost their lives to the atom bomb." (Source: Anime Encyclopedia)

Marie & Gali ver. 2.0

TV / 30 eps / Spring 2010 / Original

The second season of Marie &amp; Gali.

YAT Anshin! Uchuu Ryokou 2

TV / 25 eps / Spring 1998 / Original

The space traveling company, YAT, is thrown into the unknown realms of the outer space. At the same time, the group encounters the psychic, Maron, and scientist, Note. Subsequently, the two of them are attacked by the evil monarch, Ganon. Note was captured and taken away after suffering an attack from one of Ganon's followers, Baras. In order to rescue Note, the group had to use the instantaneous portable machine which Note invented so as to travel to Ganon's planet. However, no one knows where the planet is... (Source: ANN)

Onegai! Samia Don

TV / 39 eps / Spring 1985 / Novel

In england, in the mid-80s, three kids encouter the last genie of the sands, who can grant one, and only one wish per day. But the magic does not last, at the sunset, everything disappears. Each episode follows a typical day where the three kids are wishing for every kind of wacky stuff that usually ends in a mess at the end. (Source: ANN)

Rocky Rackat!

TV / 170 eps / Spring 1993 / Picture book

Rocky Rackat (Pokonyan) is a funny little creature that's a bit of a cross between a cat and a raccoon. There are rumors that he may be a lunar cat, however this is not a documented fact, he may be a bit looney at times, yet his origin remains a mystery. Rocky is quite innocent and unaware of the value of his special powers. He has the ability to turn children's fantasies into realities. The sky is the limit in the adventures he can create! Our story begins when Amy (Miki), a spirited young girl, joins her family on a camping trip. To her surprise, Amy discovers Rocky in her backpack among her camping gear. Rocky thinks Amy is his sister and he follows her everywhere. Amy is active and curious, yet she has a tendency to become frustrated and fed-up with the world around her. With Rocky's arrival, Amy's world changes drastically. Rocky uses his powers to turn Amy's dreams into real life adventures. Although Rocky's efforts are well intended, his efforts are not always successful. Occasionally these adventures "short-circuit" and become near disasters! Through "thick and thin" Rocky and Amy become quite a pair and develop a long lasting friendship, experiencing a wide assortment of fun-filled escapades. [Source: Enoki Films USA]

Danchi Tomoo

TV / 78 eps / Spring 2013 / Manga

It's a heartwarming and sometimes nonsense comedy about an elementary school boy Tomoo Kinoshita.

Flowers Will Bloom In Tohoku

TV Special / 1 eps / 2014 / Other

Domo-kun and Charo meet a strange girl in the hustle and bustle Tokyo. Since "that day", she has not gone back home. When Charo gives the girl a wreath of Gerbera plants, she accidentally sneezes. A burst of magic came out of the Gerbera, and a flower train emerges from the middle of a flower garden. As the three board the flower train, it starts moving toward the girl's hometown. However, what awaits them is a ferocious storm! Animated short to support the reconstruction of areas hit by the 2011 Great Eastern Japan Earthquake. (Source: Official website)

The Diary of Ochibi-san

TV / 24 eps / Fall 2023 / Manga

"I can help you laugh, but I can't take away the tears you've shed." In Mametsubu-cho, a town somewhere in the ancient Japanese city of Kamakura, Ochibi-san lives a relaxed, easy life. With his friend Nazeni the dog, Jack the naughty kitten, and Pankui the hungry dog, Ochibi-san's year in Mametsubu-cho is filled with encounters and new discoveries! Flower-viewing in spring, swimming in summer, collecting leaves in fall, and eating yummy food in winter. (Source: Crunchyroll)

Medamayaki no Kimi Itsu Tsubusu?

TV Special / 4 eps / Summer 2014 / Manga

Based on the same name gourmet manga that focuses on the dining of cuisine. The protagonist Jirou Tamiyamaru is more obssessed with how to eat than most people, and the anime comically depicts how he agonizes over the differences with how others eat. (Source: ANN)

Mizuiro no One-Piece

Music / 1 eps / 1982 / Original

Music video for the single Mizuiro no One-Piece by Japanese singer-songwriter Yasuha that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The video features a blend of live-action scenery and animation by Kouji Nanke.

3-tsu no Hanashi

TV Special / 1 eps / Winter 1960 / Other

Three Tales was one of the first domestic anime ever televised. It comprised of three stories: "The Third Plate" (第三の皿) by Hirosuke Hamada, "Oppel and the Elephant" (オッペルと象) by Kenji Miyazawa, and "Sleepy Town" (眠い町) by Mimei Ogawa.

Baby Grandma

TV / 53 eps / Spring 2002 / Original

Amika is a elementary school student who dreams of becoming an idol. Her grandmother is a harsh yet wealthy woman who lives on a remote island that she owns. When her grandmother passed away, Amika's life begins to appear subtle changes. Not long after the passing of her grandmother, Amika's mother gave birth to a baby girl. Ironically, Amika's little sister looks and behaves exactly like her grandmother. (Source: ANN)

Oshiri Tantei

TV / 10 eps / Spring 2018 / Picture book

A polite and meticulous super sleuth known as the Butt Detective solves a myriad of baffling mysteries, blowing raspberries in the face of crime. (Source: Netflix)

Knyacki!

TV Special / 49 eps / Spring 1995 / Unknown

Two caterpillars investigate objects on a kitchen counter while searching for food. One of them finds a piece of pasta and is intrigued by the fact that there's a hole in the middle. They are having fun until a big mean caterpillar arrives. It's time for a major show down...

Nutsberry Town

TV / 170 eps / Spring 1992 / Other

* Based on Chirorin Mura To Kurumi No Ki (Chirorin Village and the Walnut Tree), a children's puppet show broadcast on NHK between 1959 and 1964. This series was brought back to exploit parents' nostalgia. Nutsberry Town is a beautiful small country town, surrounded by shimmering lakes, lush forests and green fields. It's a place where old-fashioned values still abound. It is here that our heroes, Snappy the Onion, Wendy the Walnut and Pee Wee the Peanut, a madcap trio known as the "Kooky Kids" play their mischievous games. Never mean-spirited or malicious, the Kooky Kids still manage to get into trouble in their non-stop quest for fun and adventure. And because Nutsberry Town is far from the hustle and bustle of video arcades, shopping malls or theme parks, the children find their fun amidst their beautiful surroundings -- and in their imagination. (Source: AniDB)

Egao no Hana

Music / 1 eps / 2010 / Original

Song by Ueno Juri used as a featured song for the NHK daily music segment program Minna no Uta in June and July 2010. (Source: AniDB)

Hiroshima ni Ichiban Densha ga Hashitta

TV Special / 1 eps / Summer 1993 / Other

The story follows a girl who works on a streetcar both before and after the bomb drops on Hiroshima.

Rainbow Samurai

TV / 39 eps / Spring 1992 / Manga

In the middle of the 19th century, Japan was still closed off from the outside world. There were just the beginning signs of reformation in the long regime of Shogun Tokugawa. In the remote countryside, on the island of Shikoko, a young boy named Ryoma is growing up in a lower-class Samurai family. A decade later, he is to become on of the leading figures to topple the Shogun's reign and open Japan to the western world. Our story begins with Ryoma, a dreaming kid of seven years. Ryoma is an honest and tenderd-hearted boy who hates any sort of violence and brutality. He is so sensitive, and a bit naive, that he often cries from pity when he sees even the simples act of violence such as another kid trampling a tiny insect. The kids and even his family call him a "cry baby". However, he is not a coward -- not a "chicken" at all. His distress comes from a desire to prevent unreasonable acts and the wrong doings in life. His older sister is the only person who understands his depth. She recognizes that her brother is gifted with a special talent and she does her best to protect him and cheer him up. (Source: Enoki Films USA)

Manul no Yuube

TV / Fall 2018 / Web manga

Within the nature "Darwin Kita! Kikimono Shin Densetsu" program on NHK1.5 airs the short Manul no Yuube, based on a web manga/comic of the same name. It following animal characters who visit the bar Manul no Yuube. The bar is run by the Mama who is a Pallas's cat (Otocolobus manul) and serviced by the hostess Tsunomin who is a Brazilian treehopper (Bocydium globulare).

Dracula no Uta

Music / 1 eps / 1975 / Original

An imaginative take on Dracula is shown in this musical video from the Minna no Uta franchise.

3-D Heaven

Music / 1 eps / 1988 / Original

Music video for the song 3-D Heaven by Psy S that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Meow Meow Japanese History

TV / 32 eps / Spring 2017 / Web manga

Second season of Neko Neko Nihonshi.

Chim Chim Cher-ee

Music / 1 eps / 1966 / Music

The life of a chimney sweep in a song. This is the Japanese version of the 1964 Academy Award song Chim Chim Cher-ee that was originally sung by Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews in the movie 'Mary Poppins". Given the anime treatment by graphic artist and animator Tadanori Yokoo and shown in the Minna no Uta segment of NHK programming.

Baby Felix

TV / 65 eps / Fall 2000 / Unknown

A young Felix the Cat and his baby pals find fun and mischief along their travels.

Akai Boushi

Music / 1 eps / 1984 / Original

Two playing children see a hat blown away by the breeze and land at the top of a tall tree. They can only look at that bright thing perched snugly up high. Song by Japanese singer Shimonari Satoko on NHK's Minna no Uta show.

Oshiri Kajiri Mushi

Music / 1 eps / 2007 / Original

A funny video about a magical bug that likes to bite the people's derriere. The song was intended to encourage people who live in big cities to spontaneously interact with each other.

Hiyoko Gumo

Music / 1 eps / 2009 / Original

A yellow chick shaped cloud goes through the day meeting and playing with friends and greeting new ones. A Minna no Uta song by Ayaka Wilson.

Ten no Kawa

Music / 1 eps / 2010 / Original

A boy and his stuffed bunny and their magical adventure. Sung by Michiluca. Animation by Dalbiez&amp;Tournaire.

"Eikou Naki Tensai-tachi" Kara no Monogatari

TV Special / 2 eps / Spring 2017 / Manga

An anime/documentary series about athletes present by NHK. The first episode adapts material from Tomoyoshi Itou and Shingo Morita's Weekly Young Jump biographical manga Eikou Naki Tensai-tachi (Geniuses Without Glory)—specifically the story about Hironoshin Furuhashi, the swimmer also known as "the flying fish of Fujiyama." The episode also includes interviews with Olympic swimmer Kousuke Kitajima and other Japanese swimmers about the how Furuhashi changed the Japanese competitive swimming world, as well as what sort of training is required to be an Olympic swimmer. (Source: ANN, edited)

Captain Kuppa

TV / 26 eps / Summer 2001 / Manga

Sometime in the future, the world was completely dried up and became all desert. They had little rivers and lakes left, which villians and dangerous animals lived. Water has become the most valueable thing on the world. Whoever can control water will rule over the world. (Source: ANN)

Little Charo

TV / 50 eps / Spring 2008 / Original

NHK's English education program featured the adventures of a puppy named Charo in New York.

Parasol Henbei

TV / 200 eps / Fall 1989 / Mixed media

All children dream to have a friend straight from a fairy tale... A little boy opens his closet and finds a strange creature with a parasol sitting in there. Nobody knows how he got there and from what mysterious worlds he is, but it is a fast friendship from the beginning. And nobody can ever know... (Source: ANN)

Kasumin 3rd Season

TV / 26 eps / Spring 2003 / Unknown

Kasumi Haruno is a fourth grade student. She came to Kasumi Town to see off her zoologist parents on their trip to Africa to do research. In the center of the town, surrounded by forest, is the large mansion belonging to the Kasumi family where Kasumi will be staying from now on. Kasumi passes through the mansion's gate right away, but a strange atmosphere emanates from somewhere in the Kasumi Forest. When he finally makes it to the mansion, there are talking appliances! It would seem that members of the Kasumi family were youkai called "Henamon". Kasumi never dreamed she would end up living with a family of Henamon. She is very busy doing the cooking, laundry, and cleaning in exchange for living there. Surrounded by mysterious companions, what will become of Kasumi's new life? (Source: AniDB)

Ai to Shi

Special / 1 eps / 2013 / Original

Director Wataru Uekusa's work for NHK's Educational Television channel. The Techne Tri corner teaches watchers certain features of animation, this video was a part of his rotoscoping lesson.

Yomawari Neko

TV / 15 eps / Winter 2023 / Web manga

The story of a cat who's drawn to the scent of tears and goes to those who are crying in an attempt to comfort or encourage them. (Source: Baka-Updates)

Kirin the Noop

TV Special / 2 eps / 2014 / Original

A shadow painting anime about a timid giraffe named Noop and his hedgehog companion named Harry as they travel their distant star world helping each other.

Meow Meow Japanese History

TV / 32 eps / Spring 2018 / Web manga

Third season of Neko Neko Nihonshi.

Obake no... Holly

TV / 200 eps / Winter 1991 / Unknown

Holly the Ghost is about Holly (Chocola) who wants to be a "holly ghost". "Holly ghost" is a group of "monsters" who spread fear. Their leader is a witch called Majoline. Together with his 4 new friends (Candy, Toreppaa, etc) he learns to be a real "holly ghost".

Moshidora Recap

TV Special / 1 eps / 2011 / Unknown

Recap episode of Moshidora that aired between the rebroadcasts of the series.

KutsuDaru.

TV / 48 eps / Spring 2014 / Manga

In a Tokyo suburb small town, there lives a girl named Nekota Kaoru. Being born into a normal family, being raised in a normal way, this spring she'll become a normal happy middle-schooler. However, since young age, Nekota had an abnormal ability to see Imadoki youkai (Modern Monster). And she has kept it a secret from others...

Baby in Charge 2nd Season

TV / 8 eps / Winter 2022 / Manga

The second season of Akachan Honbuchou.

Pikaia!!

TV / 13 eps / Winter 2017 / Original

Second season of Pikaia!.

Akai Hana Shiroi Hana

Music / 1 eps / 1976 / Music

Akai Hana Shiroi Hana was a song was originally created in 1970 and has been covered many times such as this minimalist Minna no Uta music video. Other anime notable instances that cover the song include the 12th ED of Sora no Otoshimono and as Mio's folk song in Dororo.

Anokoro no Namida wa

Music / 1 eps / 1997 / Original

A slow song by Japanese enka singer and former J-pop idol Yoko Nagayama shown in the NHK program 'Minna no Uta.'

Ooya-san to Boku

TV / 5 eps / Winter 2020 / Manga

Aruite Mikka!

Music / 1 eps / 1999 / Original

Short CGI music video by George Tokoro featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Pulsar

Movie / 1 eps / 1990 / Unknown

Clay (technically gypsum) animation set to a beat with robots, scifi motif, and alligators with human arms. It was broadcasted a year later (1991) by the Japanese TV program Miyake Yuuji no Ebizori Kyoshou Tengoku, "Ebiten" for short, which showed works of independent film makers. This has the prototype character, Pulta, which was used for Bowda Katsuhi's Robot Pulta anime when he was hired by the NHK.

Can You See? I'm Sushi

Music / 1 eps / 2018 / Original

Music video for the song Can you see? I'm SUSHI by Japanese entertainer Pikotaro (Daimaou Kosaka) that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. It was later released on Pikotaro's official YouTube channel. The animation was done by Creatures, Inc.

Metropolitan Museum

Music / 1 eps / 1984 / Original

A young girl wakes up inside the Metropolitan Museum and spends an enchanting night with its denizens. Sung by Taeko Onuki for NHK's Minna no Uta. Stop motion puppet animation by Tadanari Okamoto.

Arigatou Thank You

Music / 1 eps / 2004 / Original

Two aliens traveling through space watch from the porthole, jousting each other for a better view. When they reach the Earth, they are bombarded with messages which cause them to leave the Earth's orbit. This is a comedic Minna no Uta song.

Kitakaze Kozou no Kantarou

Music / 1 eps / 1974 / Original

This music video had an original 1974 version and a 1981 version. Both versions used the exact same animated footage, the only difference were the singers. The original 1974 version was sung by Maasaki Sakai and the NHK Tokyo Children's Choir. The 1981 version was sung by Saburou Kitajima and the Hibari Children Chorus.

Uchuu Hikoushi no Uta

Music / 1 eps / 2003 / Original

A girl dreams that she is an astronaut and her friend is a farmer. While describing the wonders of space, she recalls the smell of her friend's tomatoes and lettuce. This Minna no Uta song is sung by Sakamoto Maaya for the NHK program.

Ratio of Forest

TV Special / Spring 2010 / Unknown

Stop-motion anime about a girl named Ratio who lives in a forest with her icy monsters and creatures. Every day she goes out explores new things.

I'm Here with You

Music / 1 eps / 2009 / Original

A gentle song about the earth by Mimori Yusa that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta.

Gigant Big-Shot Tsukasa

TV / 32 eps / Spring 2014 / Original

The anime follows Tsukasa, whose dream is to become the best at Gigant Shooter (battles in a game similar to pog) in the world. The menko card his father left for him called King Menger is his partner. Tsukasa's fellow gamers are the cute but tsundere Koide Miruko, the spectacled bully Numata Manabu, and the realist and sharp-tongued Doumoto Ataru. (Source: ANN)

Kumo ga Haretara

Music / 1 eps / 1987 / Original

A happy Minna no Uta song reminiscent of 'Singing in the Rain,' this time it's dancing umbrellas. Animation by Taku Furukawa and song by Aya Etsuko.

Kasumin 2nd Season

TV / 26 eps / Fall 2002 / Unknown

Second season of Kasumin

Washimo

TV / 10 eps / Winter 2014 / Picture book

Hiyori's grandmother died. To stop her crying all day and every day, Hiyori's father built a humanoid robot called Washimo, that looks like her granny, complete with dentures. It walks faster than a snail but slower than a rhinoceros beetle; in fact, however, it can outrun a bullet train. (Source: ANN)

Computer Obaachan

Music / 1 eps / 1981 / Original

A children's song by NHK Tokyo Children's Choir featured in NHK's Minna no Uta segment.

Bottom Biting Bug 4

TV / 10 eps / Fall 2015 / Music

A gag comedy about Oshiri Kajiri Mushi XVIII, a 10-year-old insect who goes to Biting School to inherit his family's Biting Shop business. (Source: ANN)

Koi Hanabi

Music / 1 eps / 2002 / Original

Music video illustrated by Kiyoshi Nakajima for the song Koi Hanabi by Mio Isayama that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Baby in Charge

TV / 8 eps / Winter 2021 / Manga

Comedy life of 47-year-old general manager Takeda, whose body became a baby, and his employees.

2002-nen Halmeoni Ondo

Music / 1 eps / 2002 / Original

A music video for the song 2002-nen Halmeoni Ondo by Mika Shinno that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Kaijuu no Ballad

Music / 1 eps / 2001 / Music

Across an arid landscape, a group of cute 'monsters' cross each other's path. The song was originally featured on NHK's show "Stage 101."

Joukyuusei

Music / 1 eps / 1985 / Original

A music video for the song "Joukyuusei" by Hiroko Moriguchi. Aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Miracle! Mimika

TV / 225 eps / Spring 2006 / Original

Himeno Mimika is a daughter of historical cook family. She goes to a cooking school, Miracle Academy which train cooks all over the world. Vying with rivals, she brings out her gift, and she grows up as a cook. (Source: AnimeNfo)

Zannen na Ikimono Jiten

TV / 10 eps / Summer 2018 / Picture book

The book series offers humourous introductions to surprising aspects of living creatures, such as "raccoons don't really wash their food," and "dolphins would drown if they fall completely asleep." (Source: ANN)

Manga Nihonshi (NHK Han)

TV / 40 eps / Spring 1992 / Unknown

Little Charo 2: Adventure in the Middle World

TV / 50 eps / Spring 2010 / Original

NHK's English education program. In Little Charo 2, the puppy journeys with his master through a mysterious place called the Middle World, which lies between the World of the Living and the World of the Dead. (Source: AniDB)

Omakase! Miracle Cat-dan

TV / 32 eps / Spring 2015 / Original

Nakagawa owns 10 cats in real life, and she adores one in particular named Mamitasu, the anime's namesake. The anime depicts the slapstick comedy of the idiosyncratic 10 cats and the folks in the unusual "Nakagawa family." (Source: ANN)

123

Music / 1 eps / 2004 / Original

With an American comic touch, the hip-hop song features a semi-biographical representation of the band bless4 who sings the song. They are 4 siblings who grew up in the US after being born in Okinawa and aimed to bridge the two countries through their music.

Mizutori

Music / 1 eps / 1994 / Original

A 1994 song about a swan aired in the NHK's Minna no Uta sung by Satoshi Saya.

Punpun Polka

Music / 1 eps / 1961 / Original

A music video for the song "Punpun Polka" by Hiroshi Ashino that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Donna Donna

Music / 1 eps / 1966 / Music

A calf goes to a new home while memories of happiness flash by. This is a 1966 Japanese version of an old 1938 Yiddish folk song that was featured in NHK's Minna no Uta.

Kite

Music / 1 eps / 2020 / Original

Music video for the song Kite by Japanese boy band Arashi in collaboration with Kenshi Yonezu that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The song was unveiled at the 70th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen and was chosen as the 2020 NHK Olympic Theme Song. A live performance of the song by Arashi was featured on the program starting February 2020. In April of the same year, the song was again broadcast, this time featuring animation from Kunio Katou.

Yuki no Hi no Tayori

Music / 1 eps / 1978 / Original

A music video for the song by Youko Yoda that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. A little girl reminisces in winter of what spring will bring.

Kitte no Nai Okurimono

Music / 1 eps / 1996 / Music

This catchy Minna no Uta tune is sung by Kazuo Zaitsu with animation done by Taku Furukawa.

Itsumademo Tabibito

Music / 1 eps / 1988 / Original

A Minna no Uta song from 1988. Animation by Shigeru Tamura.

Wonder Bebil-kun

TV / 30 eps / Spring 2003 / Unknown

No synopsis has been added for this series yet. Click here to update this information.

Yasai no Yousei: N.Y.Salad

TV / 26 eps / Spring 2007 / Unknown

It is based on N.Y.SALAD written by Yoshitaka Amano. It depicts lives of vegetable fairies at a kitchen in N. Y.

Go-hiki no Kobuta to Charleston

Music / 1 eps / 1964 / Music

A song for the Minna no Uta segment.

Yuuki Hitotsu wo Tomo ni Shite

Music / 1 eps / 1975 / Other

The story of the Greek Icarus who wanted to escape the island by creating a pair of wings. Icarus, so enamored with the success of his wings, rose higher and higher toward the sun. Unfortunately, this results in the glue of the wings melting under the sun's heat.

Ukkari Pénélope

TV / 26 eps / Fall 2006 / Picture book

Meet Penelope, the absent-minded young koala. Rarely seen without Deudeu – her favourite stuffed rabbit – Penelope likes nothing more than finding another adventure in the most unlikely of places. A simple gust of wind blowing her hat away can lead to Penelope running her own stall atop a tree stump where she trades flowers for apples, and paper planes for acorns. From games of hide and seek with her friends, to playing with the bubbles in the bath or counting sheep during nap time, Penelope’s life is never dull – even if she does wear odd socks when she gets herself dressed in the morning. (Source: Anime-Planet)

Yowamushi Monsters

TV Special / 2012 / Original

An NHK toddler's anime following cowardly creatures representing typical Halloween monsters like Dracula and a witch.

Raja Maharaja

Music / 1 eps / 1985 / Original

A Minna no Uta song about the life of a potentate, sung by Togawa Jun.

Doubutsu Kankyou Kaigi

TV / 20 eps / Spring 2010 / Unknown

The Animal Conference on the Environment is a fun animated series through which children can learn about environmental issues and explore different cultures. Animals from all over the world, each with their own unique personality and backstory, get together and discuss the environment around them. By sharing information, prejudices, and misconceptions, they come to understand each other and value the environment. (Source: Official site)

Omoide no Album

Music / 1 eps / 1981 / Original

This is a song meant for a kindergartener's graduation ceremony. Many tears will be shed this season for the students moving up to Junior high school, leaving 6 years of fun, frolic, and memories behind. But the circle begins again for the fresh-faced, cute little 6-year-olds to start the journey that each child must inevitably travel. (Source: dandelionjp - YouTube)

Clarinet Kowashichatta

Music / 1 eps / 1963 / Original

A Minna no Uta video for a song from Dark Ducks.

Life!

Special / 2 eps / 2016 / Original

The series follows characters' humorous everyday lives.

Shiroi Michi

Music / 1 eps / 1983 / Original

A song featured in NHK's Minna no Uta, it adapts "Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, "L'inverno" (Winter)" aka the winter segement of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons. This is the 2nd MV out of three made for this song and the only animated MV; the first (1975) and third (1985) both use the same live-action footage of children playing in the snow.

TINY★TWIN★BEARS

TV / 26 eps / Winter 2013 / Picture book

The new anime centers around the daily life of two twin bear sisters: the orange-colored Lulu and the yellow-colored Lolo. The two take on new jobs and despite the occasional failure and tears, give their best efforts.

Ehon Yose

TV / 73 eps / Spring 2006 / Other

Anime rakugo of classic Japanese horror tales shown in a wide variety of art styles.

Alice Tantei Kyoku

TV / 56 eps / Spring 1995 / Original

Peng You Town

TV Special / 1 eps / 2002 / Original

In a small provincial town, three children play football but when they hear breaking glass, two of them flee; leaving a little girl to investigate. She finds that she has broken a fish bowl and a small fish is flapping on the ground gasping for its life. What will the girl do to save this poor creature?

Hello Again, JoJo

Music / 1 eps / 2004 / Original

Music video for the song Hello Again, JoJo by Ayaka Hirahara that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The video was animated by Hans Bacher and Polygon Pictures.

Yamaguchi Sanchi no Tsutomu-kun

Music / 1 eps / 1976 / Original

A music video for the song by Keiji Kawahashi that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta Program.

The Hyuga Episode of Kojiki

Movie / 1 eps / 2013 / Unknown

A festival cut/compilation of the animated segments made by Yamamura Kouji for a TV documentary by NHK, Kojiki Girl Travelogue (古事記ガール 日向路を旅する).

Onagawa Chuu Baske Bu: 5-nin no Natsu

TV Special / 1 eps / Summer 2017 / Other

Based on the true story of the Onagawa Junior High girl's basketball team. The team's numbers and staff are depleted after the Touhoku earthquake, leaving only five regulars.

Cook no Polka

Music / 1 eps / 1964 / Music

A song for the Minna no Uta segment.

Neko Neko Nihonshi 5th Season

TV / 32 eps / Spring 2020 / Web manga

Fifth season of Neko Neko Nihonshi.

Banana Mura ni Ame ga Furu

Music / 1 eps / 1987 / Original

Music video featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Cabbage UFO

Music / 1 eps / 1984 / Music

Music video for the song by Kumi Konno featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

From Heart to Heart

Music / 1 eps / 1993 / Music

An adaptation of a previously released song for FM Miyazaki Joy, a local FM radio station's driver safety campaign commercial. The commercial's song was so popular people were requesting the commercial to air instead of regular songs. NHK eventually purchased the rights to feature and have a music video created for a cleaned up version of the song (a significant portion of the lyrics were changed). This was a rare instance as it is one of the few Minna no Uta songs that came from private broadcasters as almost all are created from public broadcasters such as NHK themselves. The remade version was still a popular hit and was featured on the Minna no Uta program for 4 months straight.

Carol

Music / 1 eps / 2020 / Original

Music video for Keina Suda's single Carol. The short version of the music video was originally broadcast on NHK's Minna no Uta program during June and July of 2020. A full version was released on Suda's official YouTube channel on August 1, 2020.

Symphonic Variations

Music / 1 eps / 1976 / Original

A music video for the song by The King Tones that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. Animals made out of string use their bodies to make instruments and perform a symphony.

Uchuujin Pipi

TV / 52 eps / Spring 1965 / Unknown

An alien from another world lands on Earth and befriends a human boy. Pipi tends to help his human friends by giving them sound advice and sometimes using his advanced technology when needed. This is a drama which is mostly live actors and scenery. The main character, Pipi, and many of the special effects are animated. (Source: AniDB)

Magical Journey: Little Charo in Tohoku

TV / 12 eps / Spring 2012 / Original

Charo venture around Tono, Iwate, a city in Japan's Tohoku (Northeast) region, attempting to find the Eight-Starred Note in order to prevent the reappearance of the Tenaga-Ashinaga monster of local legend. (Source: ANN)

Tousan no Tsukutta Uta

Music / 1 eps / 1982 / Original

A visual journey of a faceless boy in sombre clothes and a cat who leads him to strange places. Song by Ichiba Mamoru with images by Ueno Noriko.

Letters from Hibakusha

ONA / 9 eps / 2017 / Other

NHK undertakes a project to visualize written stories of the A-bomb victims through animation. The experience notes of the A-bomb victims which will be the base for the animation are ones sent to NHK's annual reciting, a program to read and share their experience, which have been running as long as 9 years now. A total of 2,200 notes have been sent to us so far. (Source: Official YouTube channel)

Heart Cocktail Colorful: Fuyu-hen

TV / 5 eps / Fall 2023 / Original

Higenashi Gogejabaru

Music / 1 eps / 1974 / Original

A naughty boy sneaks into a sleeping cat, cuts off its whiskers and sets in motion a surprising reaction from all who encounters it. This video is accompanied by a catchy tune and shown at NHK's Minna no Uta segment.

Fuusen Inu Tinny

TV / 26 eps / Fall 2014 / Picture book

Based on a picture book series, it follows a dog who flies above the clouds with a balloon.

Akai Jitensha

Music / 1 eps / 1999 / Original

A mermaid rides around town with her companion which transforms into a bicycle.

Ame no Ten Ten

Music / 1 eps / 1985 / Original

A young lady listens to the music of falling rain.

Encyclopedia of Pitiful Creatures (2022)

TV / 5 eps / Winter 2022 / Picture book

Gararin to Gororin

TV Special / 1 eps / 2006 / Original

Catepillar-like Gararin and stone-like Gororin are best friends. One day when they're playing they hear music and Gararin suddenly goes through a transformation.

Onaka no Ookina Oujisama

Music / 1 eps / 1975 / Original

A fat little king wants to ride a flying carpet. This is music video for the song by Kouichi Kawatsu that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. On February 4, 1983 NHK rebroadcasted the song but with a new singer Shiro Kishibe; the animated footage though was identical to the original 1975 release.

Roba Chotto Suneta

Music / 1 eps / 1983 / Original

A music video for the song by Agnes Chan that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. A boy needs to deliver good and uses his donkey. But it gets sulky easily so he ends up bending over backwards to its whims.

The Bear

Music / 1 eps / 2009 / Music

A short animation by Taku Furukawa that was featured on the NHK's Eigo de Asobo program.

Robot Pulta

TV Special / 47 eps / 1995 / Unknown

Stop-motion animation about robots; though mainly focusing on Pulta a white square robot.

Nintama Rantarou no Uchuu Daibouken with Cosmic Front☆Next

TV Special / 2 eps / Winter 2016 / Unknown

A series of educational collaboration specials between Nintama Rantarou and the documentary show Cosmic Front Next where Rantarou, Kirimaru and Shinbei learn about space.

Aikodesho

Music / 1 eps / 1988 / Original

A music video for the song "Aikodesho" by Yuuki Kudou. Aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Hoshi Shinichi's Short Shorts

TV / 26 eps / Fall 2007 / Book

This series features stories from the acclaimed sci-fi writer Hoshi Shinichi. The episodes uses animation, live-action footage, computer graphics, and other visual means to re-enact the short stories. Each episode is a collection of several short-short stories by Hoshi Shinichi. Note: This entry includes the pilot and the 25 TV episodes.

Bucket no Ana

Music / 1 eps / 1968 / Original

A music video for the song by Kazuo Kumakura and NHK Tokyo Children's Choir that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta Program.

Jam the Housnail

TV Special / 15 eps / Summer 1996 / Original

Claymation series about a family of "housnails" (portmanteau of house and snail) focusing on Jam, the elementary school aged housnail.

Koro wa Yane no Ue

Music / 1 eps / 1986 / Original

A music video for the song by Taeko Oonuki that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. A child dreams about what the neighborhood dog does.

Otona no Ikkyuu-san

TV / 13 eps / Summer 2016 / Unknown

An adult comedy series following the life of Ikkyuu, a monk.

Koisuru Niwatori

Music / 1 eps / 1985 / Original

A lovesick hen directs her attention to an unlikely recipient. Music video of a song by Taniyama Hiroko. Featured in NHK's Minna no Uta.

Makkuramori no Uta

Music / 1 eps / 1985 / Original

When the last ray of the sun disappears, the day ends. But in the forest, a world that is hidden during the day awakens with the darkness. (Source: Anisearch)

Otogi no Kuni no Birthday

Music / 1 eps / 1988 / Original

Animated music video of a single released by Noriko Sakai in 1989.

Youkoso Ninchishou Sekai e

TV / Summer 2022 / Original

Travel through the words of people with dementia by seeing how they experience the everyday and problems they face. (Source: Official site, translated)

Kakinoki Mokkii

TV Special / 1 eps / Winter 1999 / Original

A persimmon tree wants to grow more fruit and a crow wants to get over his fear of flying. They end up working together to achieve what the both want.

Saboten ga Nikui

Music / 1 eps / 1988 / Original

A dung beetle and a scorpion among others are taunted and teased by some cacti. A stop motion animation with song by Yamada Kuniko for NHK's Minna no Uta segment.

Nintama Rantarou: Dokutake Onsen no Dan

Special / 1 eps / 2007 / Unknown

The Lord of Maitake Castle asks the Ninjutsu Academy Headmaster to accompany him when he sneaks out incognito to visit a dango shop, and Rantarou, Kirimaru and Shinbei tag along for the trip as well. However, it turns out that the shop is actually a Dokutake Castle trap, and they're not the only ones who have been caught.

Amaryllis

Music / 1 eps / 1968 / Original

The final nine measures of the first ballet, labelled "Le son de la clochette auquel Circé sortit de son jardin" (the sound of the bell at which Circe leaves her garden), contain a tune that forms the basis of a nineteenth-century arrangement by Henry Ghys, which the latter mistakenly attributed to the air "Amaryllis" composed by Louis XIII. In Japan, this arrangement was given Japanese lyrics and introduced as "Amaryllis" on NHK's Minna no Uta series in 1968. The tune has since become well known as a French folk song there and its melody can be heard today as a chime signaling the hour over the PA systems of some schools and rural municipalities. (Source: alchetron.com)

Message Song

Music / 1 eps / 1996 / Original

A lively Christmas song from Pizzicato 5 for NHK's Minna no Uta.

Shiawase no Uta

Music / 1 eps / 1984 / Original

A music video for the song "Shiawase no Uta" by Ikue Sakakibara that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Nintama Rantarou: Ninjutsu Gakuen to Nazo no Onna - Kore wa Jiken da yo! no Dan

Special / 1 eps / Winter 2013 / Unknown

While Rantarou and Fushikizou are out running an errand, Fushikizou happens to spot a mysterious woman who's being chased by some of the Tasogaredoki Castle ninjas. It turns out the woman is actually the disguised leader of the Dokutake Castle ninjas, Hieta Happousai, and the entire Ninjutsu Academy ends up getting involved in the events.

Moonfesta

Music / 1 eps / 2012 / Original

A fantasy world that unfolds during a moonlit night. The song was composed by Kajiura Yuki and sung by Kalafina for NHK's Minna no Uta program

Nobiro Nobiro Daisuki na Ki

Music / 1 eps / 2007 / Original

A creature takes care of a plant that rewards him in unexpected and wondrous ways. This tree grows throughout the seasons and sustains those around it until it comes full circle with its caretaker. A Minna no Uta song by Ann Sally for the NHK Heart Exhibition.

Shuwawan!

TV / Spring 2023 / Original

Shuwawan! chronicles the family life of real-life photographer and essayist Harumichi Saitou. Saitou and his wife are both deaf, his children are both hearing, and the family communicates in sign language. The anime draws on Saitou's own Ikuji Manga Nikki (Child-rearing Manga Diary) work. (Source: ANN)

Nekko-kun

Music / 1 eps / 2006 / Original

A cute clip for Minna no Uta. It is about a tree named Nekko-kun and about his life.

Konigiri-kun

TV Special / 2015 / Original

A stop-motion anime using bentou ingredients as the characters.

Zannen na Ikimono Jiten (2019)

TV / 8 eps / Summer 2019 / Picture book

Hakimono to Kasa no Monogatari

Music / 1 eps / 2015 / Original

A music video for the song by AKB48 that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta Program.

Anata no Koe

Music / 1 eps / 2017 / Original

Music video for the song Anata no Koe by Mone Kamishiraishi, that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The song was released as a single two days later. The video was animated by Ryouzou Oominato.

Otoppe

TV / 265 eps / Spring 2017 / Original

The series follows a young girl named Shina who hopes to become the world's best DJ, and is interested in new sounds. Shina explores a mysterious world filled with Otoppe, strange creatures capable of unique sounds.

Kanashiki Mongoose

Music / 1 eps / 1979 / Original

A music video for the song by Seiji Tanaka that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta Program.

Chibikko Cowboy

Music / 1 eps / 1966 / Original

A little boy has fun being a cowboy out in the Wild West.

Suna Asobi

TV Special / 1 eps / 1995 / Original

Stop-motion animation using sand. Depicts a child going outside to play and exploring nature, rough-housing with friends, and using the full extent of his imagination.

Harimogu Harry

TV / 140 eps / Summer 1996 / Original

Story of Harry and his animal friends going to a school.

Washimo 2nd Season

TV / 24 eps / Winter 2015 / Picture book

Second season of Washimo series.

Nanja Monja Obake

TV Special / 1 eps / 1994 / Original

An anime made entirely in sumi-e following a child fox spirit and his morphing ability for haunting but he ends up getting scared himself.

Liv & Bell

TV Special / 10 eps / Winter 2013 / Unknown

A stop-motion animation about Liv, a curious little girl and Bell, a gluttonous hedgehog. Together they go on an adventure in a picture book.

Winner

Music / 1 eps / 2007 / Original

In an athletic meet, an awkward boy tries his best to excel in a field he is not good at. He realizes that what is important is not winning or losing. It is refusing to be discouraged or running away from a challenge no matter how many times he fails.

Shippo no Kimochi

Music / 1 eps / 1986 / Original

Two anthropomorphic cats fall in love. The girl especially loves his fluffy soft tail.

Pakkororin

TV / 1512 eps / Spring 2011 / Original

A minute long children's anime that follows 3 siblings. Two brothers who are rectangular and circular shaped, and a sister who is triangluar shaped. They have unique personalities and foster growth and discovery through their play time.

Ryouma 30 Seconds

TV / 5 eps / Summer 2009 / Unknown

Henna ABC

Music / 1 eps / 1986 / Original

A music video for the song "Henna ABC" by Miyuki Ichijou, and NHK Tokyo Children's Choir. Aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Neko no Sakusen

TV Special / 1 eps / 2012 / Unknown

Cats play baseball at night. When their ball goes over the fence a dog is indifferent on giving it back. The cat tries different methods to get revenge.

Nintama Rantarou: Saraba Ninjutsu Gakuen no Dan

TV Special / 2 eps / Fall 2017 / Unknown

Rantarou misunderstands an overheard comment from the Headmaster and leaves Ninjutsu Academy in shock. At the same time, the Dokutake Castle ninja team is once again up to no good...

Aozora

Music / 1 eps / 2005 / Original

A song wishing for peace in the present age full of sad events.

Rescue YoYo

TV Special / 1 eps / 2012 / Original

Stop-motion animation about robots who only say "YoYo" and the rescue operation needed to help a robot duckling cross a river.

Do it Kororin Earth SOS

TV / 26 eps / Spring 1992 / Unknown

Jiang came to the old family cherry blossom viewing venue. But the surrounding area was full of garbage. He sits there to eat lunch reluctantly when a strange creature falls from the sky! Kororin is his name. He comes from the Star Oasis and is here to teach the importance of environmental consciousness with his ESP. Jiang, his sister, and Kororin must battle Syndrome, the evil alien plotting the destruction of the Earth. The attempted destruction is usually through some environmental issue such as tearing a hole in the ozone, or changing the weather, or overuse of electricity, etc.

Youki ni Utaeba

Music / 1 eps / 1964 / Music

The Japanese version of the Mexican folk song Las Chiapanecas, believed to be composed by Bulmaro López Fernández, with lyrics later added by Juan Arozamena. The video was animated by Yoji Kuri, accompanied by Japanese male chorus group Dark Ducks.

PoPo Loouise

Music / 1 eps / 2008 / Original

Music Video for a song by the Kuricorder Quartet and UA, shown in the NHK's program 'Minna no Uta'.

Heart Cocktail Colorful: Natsu-hen

TV / 5 eps / Summer 2023 / Original

Hoshi Uranai Kirakira

Music / 1 eps / 1983 / Original

Music video for the song by Shounen Shoujo Gasshou Dan Mizuumi featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Yasai no Yousei: N.Y.Salad 2nd Series

TV / 26 eps / Spring 2008 / Unknown

It is based on N.Y.SALAD written by Yoshitaka Amano. It depicts lives of vegetable fairies at a kitchen in N. Y.

Happy Weekend

Music / 1 eps / 2002 / Original

A music video for the song by Konishiki that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Orangutan

Music / 1 eps / 1980 / Original

Music video for the song by Yasunori Soryo and Jim Rock Singers that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Namida no Tsubomi

Music / 1 eps / 2005 / Original

An animated music video shown in the NHK program 'Minna no Uta,' sung by CECIL.

Sora e

Music / 1 eps / 2005 / Original

Two souls, an ermine and a dolphin, dance and explore the world full of beautiful landscapes with a gorgeous palette of colours and sees the cycle of life.

Yubikiri

Music / 1 eps / 2005 / Original

A music video for the song by Ayano Tsuji that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Oidon to

TV Special / 2015 / Original

A young boy tries to become as strong of a sumo wrestler as his father.

Unicorn no Kyupi

TV Special / 5 eps / 2017 / Original

Unicorn no Kyupi is a helpful sprite that lives in the kitchen and polishes dirty pots and pans clean with its fluffy white body. Harigorou, a rival sprite shaped like a hedgehog, tries to interfere. (Source: Crunchyroll)

Aotenjou no Clown

Music / 1 eps / 1998 / Original

Dedicated to all street performers; who hit their metaphorical ceiling or lose the motivation to continue their art.

Straw Byururu

TV Special / 7 eps / 2010 / Unknown

Byururu came from the straw world. At night the kitchen turns into a magical forest inhabited by witches. Here Byururu sets out on an adventure.

Minarai Chameleon

Music / 1 eps / 2010 / Original

A Minna no Uta song about a chameleon with big dreams.

Waga Na wa Cowboy

Music / 1 eps / 1971 / Original

A child plays cowboy with their wooden horse.

Uchuu no Uta

Music / 1 eps / 1986 / Original

A young boy looks upon star constellations.

Oshiri Tantei 3rd Season

TV / 13 eps / Summer 2019 / Picture book

Third season of Oshiri Tantei.

Saikin Ponta

TV Special / 12 eps / 1994 / Unknown

A slice of life anime about Ponta, a bacteria; and his mother and father, and his girlfriend Maki-chan.

Futago no Ookami Daibouken

Music / 1 eps / 1980 / Original

Music video about twin wolfs that aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Fuwafuwa Hour: Pui Pui & Muu Muu

TV Special / 4 eps / 2017 / Original

Fairies living in a fluffy forest, where both flowers and trees are fluffy. Follow a witch's trouble-maker apprentices Pui Pui and Muu Muu.

Shooting Hero

Music / 1 eps / 1986 / Original

A music video for the song Shooting Hero by Duke Aces. Aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program from April to May 1986.

Tetopettenson

Music / 1 eps / 2002 / Music

A cover by Jun Inoue for the Henri Dès's song "Le Beau Tambour" that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Akisutozeneko

Music / 1 eps / 2001 / Original

Akisutozeneko is a love fortune telling used mainly by girls in the Showa period. This music video brings the game back to life in a modern Para Para dance scene. (Source: Wiki)

Cell no Koi

Music / 1 eps / 2005 / Original

A starfish boy "Cell" falls in love with the beautiful mermaid princess.

Beads no Mori no Rabi

TV Special / 4 eps / 2015 / Original

A stop-motion anime using beaded characters. Here a magician rabbits solve problems by using magic.

TINY★TWIN★BEARS 2nd Season

TV / 26 eps / Fall 2014 / Picture book

The anime centers around the daily life of two twin bear sisters: the orange-colored Lulu and the yellow-colored Lolo. The two take on new jobs and, despite the occasional failure and tears, give their best efforts. (Source: ANN)

Ai no Tabidachi

Music / 1 eps / 1989 / Original

Music video for the song Ai no Tabidachi by Anna Saeki that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The video was animated by Fumio Ooi.

Daruma-san ga Koronda

Music / 1 eps / 1978 / Original

A music video for the song Daruma-san ga Koronda by Kozue Saitou that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Oshiri Tantei 2nd Season

TV / 16 eps / Winter 2019 / Picture book

Second season of Oshiri Tantei.

Asa wo Kitan

Music / 1 eps / 1982 / Original

A music video for the song Asa wo Kitan by Shounen Shoujo Gasshoudan Mizuumi that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Hasami Togi

Music / 1 eps / 1965 / Original

A man sings a song while sharpening scissors as a part of his mobile business.

Kuro

Music / 1 eps / 2005 / Original

A music video for the song by Mimori Yusa that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Yell

Music / 1 eps / 2009 / Original

Music video for the song by Ikimonogakari that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Sense Honma ni Honma

Music / 1 eps / 1982 / Original

A music video for the song "Sense Honma ni Honma" by Osaka Sumiyoshi Boys &amp; Girls Chorus. Aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Chara to Otamajakushi Shima

TV / 40 eps / Spring 2018 / Original

The anime is set on the titular Musical Note Island, where the god of music is said to reside. The island is home to "instrument animals," who are born from music energy, and have parts of their body composed of a musical instrument. One day, a witch arrives at the island. The warrior girl Cara must go on a journey to defeat the witch and win back the peace on the island. (Source: ANN)

Henna Ie!

Music / 1 eps / 1983 / Original

Music video featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Boku wa Koko de Ikiteiku

Music / 1 eps / 2015 / Music

A Minna no Uta music video for American-born singer Chris Hart's 5th single Boku wa Koko de Ikiteiku.

Daremo Shiranai

Music / 1 eps / 1961 / Original

One of the first Minna no Uta music videos ever created. It follows a child's imagination where "nobody knows" the answers to his questions such as what does a star taste like, if he throws his dad's hat really hard into the sky does it become a UFO, when worm wiggles around is it really wiggling into the shape of a number and calculating mathematics, etc.

Tenrankai de Atta Onnanoko

Music / 1 eps / 1980 / Original

Music video for the song Tenrankai de Atta Onnanoko by Arai Man. Aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Ooi! Hanimaru

Music / 1 eps / 1983 / Music

Music video about Hanimaru and his horse.

Akai Yama Aoi Yama Shiroi Yama

Music / 1 eps / 1974 / Music

Music video for Rumiko Koyanagi's rendition of Akai Yama Aoi Yama Shiroi Yama that was featured in NHK's Minna no Uta program. Warabe uta are traditional Japanese songs, similar to nursery rhymes, that has been passed down through the ages. This song originated from Hokkaido. The video was animated by Seiichi Hayashi and is his first contribution to the Minna no Uta program.

Fuusen Inu Tinny 2nd Season

TV / 26 eps / Fall 2015 / Picture book

Follows a dog and his friends who wear balloons and explore a kingdom in the clouds.

Ichiendama no Tabigarasu

Music / 1 eps / 1990 / Original

A one-yen coin becomes a samurai in search of adventure and love.

Tanoshii ne

Music / 1 eps / 1965 / Original

Three girls have fun playing hand-clapping games.

Gekka Bijin (Music)

Music / 1 eps / 2020 / Original

Music video for the song Gekka Bijin by Wagakki Band that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The video was animated by Kousuke Sugimoto.

Kusakeiba

Music / 1 eps / 1971 / Music

A Minna no Uta version of the classic English song "Camptown Races."

Ousama Monogatari

TV Special / 11 eps / 2007 / Original

Stop-motion animation made out of fabric following a curious king sneaking out of his castle.

Chiisana Konomi (1995)

Music / 1 eps / 1995 / Original

The second animated Minna no Uta adaptation of the song Chiisana Konomi. This rendition was sung by Fumiko Kanbara and this 1995 version was the third release of the song as the original from 1971 was a live-action music video.

Mama Gomennasai

Music / 1 eps / 1964 / Original

A little boy apologizes to his mom about all the bad pranks he's been pulling.

Marude Sekai

Music / 1 eps / 1984 / Original

Music video for the song "Marude Sekai" by Yasuo Yamada that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Watashi no Kamifuusen (1983)

Music / 1 eps / 1983 / Original

A music video for the song by Paper Balloon that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Washimo 3rd Season

TV / 44 eps / Spring 2015 / Picture book

Third season of Washimo series.

Candy no Yume

Music / 1 eps / 1978 / Original

A listless woman named Candy dreams about love and the future while letting tears flow.

Fuusen Inu Tinny: Nandaka Fushigi na - Kyouryuu no Kuni

Movie / 1 eps / Summer 2017 / Picture book

Follows a dog and his friends who wear balloons and explore a kingdom in the clouds.

Ringo no Mori no Koneko-tachi

Music / 1 eps / 1983 / Novel

Music video for the song Ringo no Mori no Koneko-tachi by Mari Iijima that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The song was used as the ending for Spoon Oba-san. Both the ending and this video were animated by Kouji Nanke, but the Minna no Uta version uses new animation.

Warenai Tamago

Music / 1 eps / 1984 / Original

A music video for the song by Fusako Fujimoto that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Cat's Eye Love

Music / 1 eps / 1978 / Original

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, in this case, it's a cat who loves milk cookies and sees the moon as a wonderful treat.

Little Charo 4: New York Again

TV / 36 eps / Spring 2013 / Original

Yuki Matsuri

Music / 1 eps / 1984 / Original

Children celebrate the winter festival. They get to play in the snow and eat yaki mochi.

Dango San Kyoudai Attoiuma Gekijou

TV / 50 eps / Fall 1999 / Unknown

The hit Danga San Kyoudai song was adapted into shorts that aired on NHK during commercial breaks in Okaasan to Issho's timeslot. The cheery series about three dango brothers was meant to give children quick lessons about sharing and humbleness.

Kaijuu ga Yattekuru

Music / 1 eps / 1967 / Original

Animals at a zoo hear that a kaijuu is coming. Like a game of "Telephone" they hear bits and pieces of what the kaijuu looks like which gets distorted each time the information is passed on. In the end, it was just a normal zoo animal joining the exhibits.

Kodanuki Ponpo

Music / 1 eps / 1983 / Original

A music video for the song "Kodanuki Ponpo" by Atomu Shimojou. Aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Yoninme no Ousama

Music / 1 eps / 1967 / Original

A song about the three wise men, and how there was a fourth one but he was really easy going and never ended up going on the journey to meet the newborn Jesus.

Frypan Jiisan

Movie / 1 eps / 1981 / Original

An old frying pan accidentally gets tossed out and ends up encountering many animals in his journey.

Oshiri Tantei 4th Season

TV / 13 eps / Spring 2020 / Picture book

Fourth season of Oshiri Tantei.

Hoshi Shinichi's Short Shorts Special

Special / 1 eps / Winter 2010 / Book

A special that features six stories - four animated, and two live-action. The four animated stories and their animators are "Muryou no Denwaki" ("Free Phone") by Pantagraph, "Atarashii Asobi" by Tayuta Mikage, "Kōtta Jikan" by Tetsuro Kodama, and "Gogo no Kyouryuu" by Takashi Katou. The two live-action stories are "My Kokka" ("My Nation") and "Kofuu na Ai."

Hotaru Koi

Music / 1 eps / 1966 / Original

Kids go looking for fireflies in the night.

Persia no Komoriuta: Watashi no Hana

Music / 1 eps / 1984 / Original

Music video featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Eigo de Asobo: Tanken Goblin Tou

TV / 100 eps / Spring 1990 / Unknown

Horoscope: Anata no Seiza

Music / 1 eps / 1978 / Original

Music video for the song by Sakakibara Ikue that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Umi e Kite

Music / 1 eps / 1984 / Original

Music video for the song Umi e Kite by Masako Mori that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The video was animated by Kouji Nanke.

Hana (Music)

Music / 1 eps / 2008 / Original

Spring is the season of encounters and farewells. The song was created in honor of Seiji Fujishiro's best friend who lost an important family member.

I Love Me

TV / 3 eps / Winter 2022 / Original

The anime is related to the #BeyondGender project, which aims to foster a society where people can live as they are, without being bound by social and cultural gender differences such as "masculinity" and "femininity." The anime follows Mii, who has daydreams and thoughts triggered by questions about mind, body, and life. Professors of developmental psychology, gender theory, sex education, and other related subjects are supervising the program. (Source: ANN)

Hamster Sam

TV Special / 4 eps / 1998 / Unknown

Stop-motion animation using a hamster puppet. The anime usually has Sam singing, sometimes strumming his guitar, or dancing. Note: It is unrelated to Hamster S.A.M. the US children's book series.

Eddie the Fast Break

TV Special / 7 eps / 2009 / Unknown

Eddie is a frog who loves basketball. He tries to teach fellow kids how to play and tries to use his court skills off the court and gets mixed results.

Mori no Kuma-san

Music / 1 eps / 1972 / Music

The Japanese version of the traditional American camp song The Other Day I Met a Bear, composed in 1919 by Carey Morgan and Lee David. The video was animated by Yoji Kuri, accompanied by Japanese male chorus group Dark Ducks.

Warai Kawasemi ni Hanasu na yo

Music / 1 eps / 1962 / Original

A music video for the song "Warai Kawasemi ni Hanasu na yo" by Toshie Kusunoki (楠トシエ). Aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Ukkari Pénélope OVA

OVA / 2 eps / Fall 2007 / Picture book

A Christmas OVA based on the European Pénélope picture books from Georg Hallensleben and Ann Gutman about the adventures of a blue koala.

Watashi wa "Tofu" desu

Music / 1 eps / 1977 / Original

A music video for the song by Kazuo Kumakura and NHK Tokyo Children's Choir that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta Program.

The Adventures of Bip & Bap

TV Special / 4 eps / 2001 / Original

CG anime about Bip and Bap who are a boy detective and a talented frog. They go on wild adventures that usually revolve around a thief.

Yancharu Moncha

TV / 80 eps / Spring 1999 / Unknown

An NHK toddler's anime following a green tea monkey and his mischief.

Bokunchi no Chabo

Music / 1 eps / 1980 / Original

A chicken wearing glasses and a tie has a harsh voice and annoys those around him.

Koinu no Plue

Music / 1 eps / 1972 / Original

A man plays with his puppy through the different seasons but the dog passes away. The man feels blue that he lost his best friend but doesn't regret the time he spent with it.

Tanoshii Sansuu

Music / 1 eps / 1988 / Original

Music video for a song about arithmetic by Seiji Tanaka, and NHK Tokyo Children's Choir. Aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Kappa no Kui Kuo Kua

Music / 1 eps / 1975 / Original

Music video for the song Kappa no Kui Kuo Kua by Japanese vocal group Duke Aces and actress Nobue Ichitani that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The video was animated by Yoji Kuri. The video aired in 1975, but was considered lost media some time later. It was recovered thanks to the Minna no Uta Hakkutsu Project.

Uchi no Oochopus

TV / 38 eps / Winter 2018 / Picture book

The main character is the mysterious lifeform Oochopus. In the series, the Oochopus appears at the house of five-year-old Kantarou and three-year-old An-chan. Kantarou and An-chan accept the cute but somewhat irresponsible Oochopus as family. (Source: ANN)

Dekkai Totto March

Music / 1 eps / 1980 / Original

A music video for the song Dekkai Totto March by Duke Aces that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Momonga-mon

TV Special / 15 eps / 2005 / Unknown

Stop-motion animation about a mysterious creature Mont-chan from an unknown world looking for an adventure.

Mr. Bond

TV Special / 1 eps / 1997 / Novel

A paper and marker stop-motion short about an international secret agent named Mr. Bond.

Chameleon

Music / 1 eps / 1984 / Original

A chameleon tries to catch the moon at night with his tongue and eventually turns into a beautiful shining golden color.

Grasshopper Monogatari

Music / 1 eps / 2005 / Original

Music video featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. It predominately used claymation and superimposed the real singer in a grasshopper costume onto the scenes.

Shammy to Kage Boy

TV Special / 6 eps / Fall 2016 / Original

Shammy gets into a fight with a shadow boy.

Sonna Boku ga Suki

Music / 1 eps / 1991 / Original

A music video for the song by Tama that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Tick & Tack

TV Special / 18 eps / 1998 / Original

Tick &amp; Tack are very good friends who get caught up in mysterious events that let them make friends along the way.

Deko Boko Friends

TV / 48 eps / 2002 / Original

The creators of Deko Boko Friends, Maruyama Momoko and Kuwamoto Ryoutarou (m&amp;k), have a fervent wish - they would like to see children grow into adults who live harmoniously with individuals representing a variety of backgrounds and personalities. The twelve characters represent 12 types of personality traits. Each character is an amalgamation and condensation of traits found in a variety of people. The creators would like to see children develop tolerance and a broad-minded mental outlook that would enable them to accept each person they encounter. The concept uses the element of surprise to introduce this series of animated short stories. Each animated short focuses on one character and brings his or her strong personality trait to life. (Source: AniDB)

Fuki to Hiyoko

Music / 1 eps / 2013 / Original

A music video for the song by Maiko (真依子) that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta Program.

Kawa wa Dare no Mono?

Music / 1 eps / 1995 / Original

A song about how the rain becomes rivers, how the rivers give life, and how the rivers become wide open seas.

Kimi no Tonari ni Itai Kara

Music / 1 eps / 2019 / Original

Music video for the song Kimi no Tonari ni Itai Kara by Japanese band SHISHAMO that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The video was animated by Wataru Uekusa.

Kizunakizu

Music / 1 eps / 2017 / Original

A little boy moves away and his friends give him a map. He returns to his childhood town now as an adult reminiscing of fond memories as he digs up a time capsule they left for him.

Pa Para Papa

Music / 1 eps / 2002 / Original

A happy husband and wife enjoy eachother's company and go for scenic drives in their car.

Otona no Ikkyuu-san 2nd Season

TV / 13 eps / Spring 2017 / Other

The second season of Otona no Ikkyuu-san.

Akikan no Tuna

TV Special / 2 eps / 2022 / Original

The adventures of a tuna can.

Futari wa 80-sai

Music / 1 eps / 1986 / Music

A music video for the song "Futari wa 80-sai" by Atomu Shimojou and Fusako Amachi. Aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Megane

Music / 1 eps / 2016 / Original

Music video for the song Megane by Yuu Inoue that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. It was released as a single the following month. The video was animated by Kumiko Kitayama.

Working Boys

TV Special / 2018 / Original

Cappy (an anthropomorphic baseball cap) and Knitty (an anthropomorphic knitted hat) help residents of their town with small tasks and acts of kindness.

Pants Pankurou

TV / 85 eps / Spring 2004 / Unknown

A series of minute-long animated shorts that aired on Japanese public television. Aimed at toddlers and young children, the comedic series is mostly about toilet training.

Oyama no Taishou

Music / 1 eps / 1967 / Original

A song adaptation of the children's game King of the Hill.

Shiawase no Tokei

Music / 1 eps / 2012 / Original

A music video for the song by Haru &amp; Chitchi Kazoku that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta Program.

Yurikago no Uta

Music / 1 eps / 1967 / Unknown

Music video about craddling a baby to sleep for song by Bonny Jacks featured on NHK's Minna no Uta.

I Love Me 2nd Season

TV / 5 eps / Fall 2022 / Original

The second season of I Love Me.

Mukashi Toilet ga Kowakatta!

Music / 1 eps / 2000 / Original

A music video for the song by Umezu Kazuo that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Saraba Seishun

Music / 1 eps / 1975 / Original

A retrospective of a long journey on a great open highway. The time spent, the people they see, the billboards they gaze upon, and the records the go through.

Kabushiki Kaisha Zoo

TV / 12 eps / Winter 2010 / Original

Hiromi

Music / 1 eps / 1980 / Original

A song about a little girl named Hiromi who is the object of affection of a little boy.

Yorugao

Music / 1 eps / 2019 / Original

Celebrating those who are gone through Oban and Higan through moonflowers (yorugao), which bloom during this time and only bloom in the evening.

Beanuts

TV Special / 2 eps / 1997 / Unknown

Slapstick 3DCG anime about two alien peanut brothers who are wanted criminals.

Bubble Bath

Music / 1 eps / 2001 / Original

A girl sings about bubble baths. She talks about the different scented oils she uses, the flowers she decorates around it, and how relaxed she feels taking them.

Okaasan no Kao

Music / 1 eps / 1968 / Original

An ekaki uta of the singer's mother's portrait.

Paniponi

TV Special / 48 eps / 1998 / Unknown

A slice of life anime about a bunch of animals living in Paniponi village.

Yukidaruma Kazoku

Music / 1 eps / 2014 / Original

A music video for the song by Toshiaki Chiku featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Chii-chan to Hige Ojisan

TV Special / 10 eps / 2004 / Original

A simple slice of life kids claymation about Chii-chan and her bearded uncle and their neighborhood animals friends.

Wakamono to Koinu to Croissant

Music / 1 eps / 1976 / Original

A young man finds a puppy during a crescent moon lit night which reminds them of a croissant.

Sentaku Jab Jab

Music / 1 eps / 1974 / Original

A little boy helps out his family by doing the laundry on a washing board.

Kazaguruma

Music / 1 eps / 1984 / Original

A woman savors the scents of the wind from the past.

Katsuobushi da yo Jinsei wa

Music / 1 eps / 2009 / Music

Music video for the song by Seishirou Katou and Juichi Sase that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Ongaku Sekai Ryokou

TV Special / 4 eps / 2011 / Original

Stop-motion animation using clay and puppets follows a musician and hit cat traveling the world and learning about music in different cultures while spreading their own songs.

Yume Kyuukou de 15-fun

Music / 1 eps / 1983 / Original

Music video for the song Yume Kyuukou de 15-fun by Akira Fuse that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The video was animated by Kouji Nanke.

Yume Hakonda Randoseru

Music / 1 eps / 2017 / Original

A randoseru/ransel is packed with 6 years of memories. Follow as a young man reminisces about his elementary school days.

Go! Go! Veggie-tan

TV Special / 1 eps / 1996 / Unknown

A fusion of drawn animation, stop-motion animation, and live-action sequences. Go! Go! Veggie-tan tells a quirky tale of a tomato and eggplant that fell to Earth from their spaceship after a meteorite hit them and they became enchanted by local playground equipment.

Yasashi-sa no Tamatebako

Music / 1 eps / 1994 / Original

A town full of anthropomorphic animals shows kindness to each other.

Mama ga Hakuchou Datta Hi

Music / 1 eps / 1990 / Original

Music video for the song Mama ga Hakuchou Datta Hi by Yuko Doi that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The video was animated by Kouji Nanke.

Bubaga

TV Special / 8 eps / 1995 / Unknown

A bizzare exploration claymation anime about a pig with some live-action bits incorporated.

Gomennasai

Music / 1 eps / 1970 / Original

An anthropomorphic dog tires to do his best but makes careless errors. Such as cleaning the floors and dumping the bucket of dirty water out the window...which drenches a teacher walking by. He always tries to apologize for his mistakes.

Ken & Monster

TV Special / 6 eps / 2009 / Unknown

What if the boogie monster was a kaijuu? What if the kaijuu was here to keep you company? Well that's what Ken gets when a kaijuu comes out of his closet door.

Ame Nochi Special

Music / 1 eps / 1997 / Original

Music video for the song Ame no Chi Special by Mariko Kouda that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The video features animation by Fumio Ooi, blended with live footage of scenery.

Obake de Ii kara Hayaku Kite

Music / 1 eps / 2018 / Original

A metaphorical expression of a child who got separated from their mother at a department store and is overwhelmed by the anxiety with having to seek a stranger for help (and the experience of being in the security room for lost children).

Spoon-hime no Swing Kitchen

TV / 34 eps / Spring 1997 / Original

An NHK toddler's anime following a Spoon Princess and other kitchen themed characters.

Monodarake!

TV Special / 4 eps / 2014 / Original

Everyday objects come to life.

Bokura Machi Bouzu!

Music / 1 eps / 1998 / Original

A music video for the song by Islands that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Pozzie

TV Special / 13 eps / Summer 2005 / Original

An innovative animated series in which the characters are made from water. Pozzie is a child who is created from a drop of water. While encountering various animals and objects, Pozzie continuously metamorphoses into other watery shapes. (Source: BANFF2010.com)

Chiisai Aki Mitsuketa

Music / 1 eps / 1972 / Original

Children play hide-and-seek.

Reset

Music / 1 eps / 2003 / Original

Sometimes when you feel like you've failed, you want to press a reset button to start over.

Futari wa Nakayoshi: Goo to Sue

TV / 84 eps / Spring 1991 / Unknown

An NHK toddler's anime following a brother and sister pair in their every day life (with some eps revolving around their baby brother).

Chiisai Aki Mitsuketa (1982)

Music / 1 eps / 1982 / Original

Another Minna no Uta adaptation of Chiisai Aki Mitsuketa.

Yume Miru Koneko

Music / 1 eps / 1983 / Original

A music video about a cat named Yume (which also means "dream" in Japanese). The song itself parodies the songs Der Flohwalzer (in Japan named as Neko Fun Jatta / I Stepped on a Cat) and Beautiful Dreamer (Yumemiru Hito) depending on whether or not "Yume" is being seen as a real cat or as a metaphorical dream or as a dream Yume the cat is having. The music video was aired for 1 month before becoming lost media. In 2016 the Minna no Uta Hakkutsu Project (Minna no Uta Excavation Project) was able to find discover a copy and the music video was saved and re-aired once again after 34 years.

Egao ni Dai Sekkin

Music / 1 eps / 1994 / Original

A music video for the song "Egao ni Dai Sekkin" by Osaka Performance Doll. Aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Kabocha no Ojisan

Music / 1 eps / 1987 / Original

A music video for the song Kabocha no Ojisan by Tetsuo Miyoshi. Aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Kaze to Tomoni

Music / 1 eps / 2017 / Original

Music video for the song Kaze to Tomoni by Japanese rock band Elephant Kashimashi that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The song was released as the title track for the band's 49th single on July 26, 2017, which included a DVD with the music video. It was animated by Kunio Katou.

Fushigi na Ano Ko wa Suteki na Kono Ko

TV / 154 eps / Spring 1994 / Unknown

An NHK toddler's anime following animals and their adventures.

Furusato no Nai Aki

Music / 1 eps / 1990 / Original

A young woman reminisces about the autumn season.

Yasashi-sa

Music / 1 eps / 2001 / Original

Music video for the song Yasashi-sa by Japanese band KUKIKODAN that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The video was animated by Kouji Nanke.

Meiwaku Danchi

Music / 1 eps / 1985 / Original

6 children sit in front of the classroom and constantly gossip. When one of them is absent for three days due to a cold, the rest remain quiet as they don't want to leave the other child out from day-to-day gossip.

Chiisana Tegami

Music / 1 eps / 2000 / Original

Various people try to write a small letter to those significant in their lives.

Harutsugeuo to Fuuraibou

TV Special / 1 eps / 2024 / Original

A little covetous breeze makes a pretty melody blowing in the wind. The story of a mysterious journey of tiny creatures intertwine through the hommono wilderness. (Source: Tecarat)

Kyouryou Pikora

TV Special / 1 eps / Summer 1995 / Unknown

Pikora is a newborn baby dinosaur. But here mother is nowhere to be found. She sets off into the woods to find her.

Wasurenai yo

Music / 1 eps / 2018 / Music

The feelings of support an love parents give to their newborn child. They wish for their precious child to never forget how much they mean the world to them.

Hikaru no Gen-chan

Music / 1 eps / 2008 / Original

Celebrating the 1,000th anniversary of Hikaru Genji, the protagonist of The Tale of Genji.

Hasu no Yousei: Bonyo Bonyo

TV Special / 1 eps / 1998 / Unknown

A simple story of a the fairy Bonyo Bonyo being born from a lotus flower and making friends with frogs.

Catch: Tsugi no Natsu ga Kuru You ni

Music / 1 eps / 1993 / Original

A young couple enjoys the summer beach side and hope that their next summer is just as fun and full of love.

Melon no Kirime

Music / 1 eps / 1993 / Original

Music video for the song Melon no Kirime by Fumie Hosokawa that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The video was animated by Yuuji Moriyama.

Soratobu Penguin

Music / 1 eps / 1989 / Original

Two penguins in love soar with emotions.

Arigatou (2010)

Music / 1 eps / 2010 / Original

A song about how encounters in your casual life and ability to connect with others through smiling is a treasure that carries with you for a lifetime.

Daisuki! Nendomama

TV Special / 9 eps / 1994 / Unknown

Claymation about a loving blob mother and her blob son. Each episode is a simple glimpse into their 'normal' lives.

Ponta Monogatari

Music / 1 eps / 1977 / Original

A song about a tanuki named Ponta who struggles using his tanuki powers.

Yukai na Mezamashi Tokei

Music / 1 eps / 1974 / Original

A song about an alarm clock being used every day.

Ojiisan no Densha

Music / 1 eps / 1984 / Original

A boy and his grandfather love playing trains at home. Even if it means he has to cut baseball practice early.

Naite Ita Onnanoko

Music / 1 eps / 1979 / Original

A music piece about a girl who is sad waiting for her mother to come back from Tokyo.

Rainbow no Anime Bako

TV Special / 1 eps / 2006 / Original

A boy looks into a box and sees a rainbow kaleidoscope display. But every time the boy looks in, the images change.

Tenkousei wa Uchuujin

Music / 1 eps / 1988 / Original

A music video for the song "Tenkousei wa Uchuujin" by BAKUFU-SLUMP. Aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Yumehito: Yumejin

Music / 1 eps / 2007 / Original

A university student dreams of becoming a ballet dancer. She feels like she can't ever achieve it but goes through a period of self-reflection of what makes her happy.

Ima demo Senchou to Yobarete Iru Senchou no Yoru

Music / 1 eps / 1971 / Original