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The Garden of Words

Movie / 1 eps / Spring 2013 / Original

On a rainy morning in Tokyo, Takao Akizuki, an aspiring shoemaker, decides to skip class to sketch designs in a beautiful garden. This is where he meets Yukari Yukino, a beautiful yet mysterious woman, for the very first time. Offering to make her new shoes, Takao continues to meet with Yukari throughout the rainy season, and without even realizing it, the two are able to alleviate the worries hidden in their hearts just by being with each other. However, their personal struggles have not disappeared completely, and as the end of the rainy season approaches, their relationship will be put to the test. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Tower of God Season 2: Return of the Prince

TV / 13 eps / Summer 2024 / Web manga

On the 20th floor of the Tower, the "Regulars" who have been permitted to enter have to undertake arduous and extremely expensive tests to rank up. Most abandon hope and choose to stay where they are—but not Ja Wangnan. Wangnan is determined to reach the top and become the king of the Tower. However, he is weak and has repeatedly failed the exam, with debt collectors tailing him. In desperation, he attempts the exam one more time, only to encounter a mysterious and powerful individual: Jyu Viole Grace, a member of the crime syndicate FUG. Cursing his rotten luck, Wangnan has no choice but to form alliances with strong people, including Viole—who still refuses to be part of any team. Amid a dire situation, Wangnan must find a way to change Viole's mind to finally advance past the 20th floor, or he will never get a chance to build his legacy. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Flavors of Youth

Movie / 3 eps / Summer 2018 / Original

The rigorous city life of China, while bustling and unforgiving, contains the everlasting memories of days past. Three stories told in three different cities, Shikioriori follows the loss of youth and the daunting realization of adulthood. Though reality may seem ever changing, unchangeable are the short-lived moments of one's childhood days. A plentiful bowl of noodles, the beauty of family and the trials of first love endure the inevitable flow of time, as three different characters explore the strength of bonds and the warmth of cherished memories. Within the disorder of the present world, witness these quaint stories recognize the comfort of the past, and attempt to revive the neglected flavors of youth. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Tower of God Season 2: Workshop Battle

TV / 13 eps / Fall 2024 / Web manga

Second part of Tower of God Season 2.

Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to

Movie / 1 eps / Summer 2026 / Light novel

Set around the Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Show, one of Japan's three major fireworks displays, this story follows two high school students, Makoto and Akira. Though they live far apart in Tokyo and have never met, their lives are unexpectedly brought together by a single, mysterious painting of a firework. Drawn together by this strange connection, the two grow closer as time runs short. As the festival approaches, Makoto and Akira are faced with a decision that will change their futures forever. (Source: MAL News)

Anne Shirley

TV / 24 eps / Spring 2025 / Novel

Eleven-year-old orphan Anne Shirley has spent her life moving from one family to another, always hoping to find a place where she truly belongs. When she is sent to live with elderly siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert at Green Gables, a quiet farm in the town of Avonlea, it is quickly revealed that she is there by mistake. Having expected a boy able to help out with farm work, the Cuthberts are surprised to instead receive a young girl with a vivid imagination and a flair for the dramatic. Despite the Cuthberts' initial hesitation, Anne's energy, intelligence, and charm soon win them over. Anne settles into her new life, experiencing many things for the first time—such as attending school and making close friends—as she learns to navigate the joys and challenges of growing up. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Cross Road

CM / 1 eps / Winter 2014 / Original

As college entrance examinations draw near, two students living completely different lives decide to enroll in Z-Kai, a correspondence education service. Balancing their studies with their daily lives, the two diligently work towards their goal, unaware of how much they share in common. Will their hard work pay off and bring about the success they desire? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Someone's Gaze

Movie / 1 eps / Winter 2013 / Original

In near-future Japan, Aya Okamura lives alone in an apartment away from her parents. Her mother has worked overseas ever since her childhood, so her aging father Kouji and their cat Mii-san are the only ones left in their family home. After a tiring day, Aya declines her father's invitation for dinner by lying that she is still at work. Yet that very night, she receives another call with sudden news that may bring this separated family closer. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Flag

ONA / 13 eps / Summer 2006 / Original

In 20xx, a civil war broke out in a small country in Asia in spite of the dispatch of UN forces. But a picture taken by accident in the battlefield accelerates the peace process: a photograph of a flag, which became the symbol of peace. However, just before the peace agreement is finalized, the flag is stolen by an armed extremist group in order to obstruct the truce. To rescue the flag, the UN sends the Special Development Command (SDC, which is armed with the High Agility Versatile Weapon Carrier (HAVWC)), along with an embedded photojournalist to record their activities. That photojournalist is Saeko Shirasu—the young camerawoman who took the picture of the flag. (Source: ANN)

City Hunter The Movie: Angel Dust

Movie / 1 eps / Summer 2023 / Manga

Based on the manga finale, where Ryo Saeba faces his dark past that his former mentor and adoptive father Shin Kaibara from now on leader of Union Teope would want to kill him, as the people who are injected with nanomachines to become super soldiers, aka Angel Dust, are starting to kill him. (Source: City Hunter Wiki)

Road to You

ONA / 3 eps / Fall 2017 / Original

A trilogy of commercials for Dunlop Tyres Japan created to promote their Winter Maxx line of snow tires. Kimi e to Tsuzuku Michi Amidst a snowfall, a father and daughter, a young couple, and two coworkers must learn to work through their intermingled feelings as they come together for the town's light show on the riverside. Hoshifuru Oka no Yakusoku For Yui's 20th birthday, she and her mother pay a visit to the old observatory they used to go to every year in her youth. As they approach the snowy summit, Yui recalls memories of visiting the spot with her late father. Kioku ni Mau Konayuki A boy and girl fall in love but are forced to break up when the girl decides to move to France to study. Heartbroken, the boy chases after her as she drives away in the snowstorm. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Pukapuka Juju

TV Special / 1 eps / Spring 2012 / Original

Mika dreams of the day when she can visit the beach with her father. Already overburdened by his day-to-day responsibilities, it seems like her father gets called in to do last-minute work every weekend. Even if he somehow manages a break, his crippling fear of the ocean would prevent him from truly enjoying the beach with his daughter. After yet another postponement, Mika plays in a kiddie pool alone, with only Juju, an inflatable dugong, to keep her company. But things take a turn for the bizarre when Juju comes to life and tells Mika that he will take her to the ocean in her father's place. As Mika hangs on to Juju for dear life, she wonders if her trip is more than what she bargained for. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Modern Love Tokyo: He's Playing Our Song

ONA / 1 eps / 2022 / Other

Though her high school days are long behind her, Tamami Sakurai is still just as awkward and clumsy as ever. At night, she is often seen at a local Tokyo bar, which has become a safe haven from her stressful job. After a few too many drinks, Tamami begins to feel as if she is invincible, but the hangover afterward begs to differ. One such night ends on a disparate note when an intoxicated Tamami hears some familiar chords playing on the record player, bringing tears to her eyes as she recalls bygone years. The melody reminds her of a shy pianist named Rin Kajitani—a boy who was once the closest friend she ever had. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

RYOTEI-NO-AJI

CM / Winter 2014 / Original

Short stories capturing the bittersweet and tender moments of everyday family life, made for Marukome Co., Ltd. a miso soup paste manufacturer.

Flag Director's Edition: Issenman no Kufura no Kiroku

OVA / 1 eps / 2007 / Original

For many years a civil war raves in Uddiyana. Even the peacekeeping forces of the United Nations can bring the situation not under control. Only a by chance taken up photo, this shows how civilians hoist an impromptu UN flag together with soldiers, hope for peace spreads by his symbolic power. Then, nevertheless, the flag is stolen by the extremists who want to prevent the upcoming armistice. As a result the special task force SDC is asked to find the flag and to fetch back with the help of HAVWCs, modern fight robots. The journalist Saeko Shirasu who already shot the symbolic-laden photo of the peace banner should accompany the mission and document. However, the time becomes scarce, because heated by the extremists the mood threatens to tip in the population...

Rainbow Finder: Tokimeki wa, Sugu Soba ni.

CM / 3 eps / 2021 / Original

Advertisements for 7-Eleven, highlighting the small encounters of some students that lighten up the day.

Shimajiro: A Wonderful Adventure

TV / Spring 2012 / Other

Fourth season of the Shimajirou children's television series.

Shimajirou no Wow! Movie 1: Shimajirou to Fufu no Daibouken: Sukue! Nanairo no Hana

Movie / 1 eps / Spring 2013 / Unknown

Movie for the Shimajirou children's series.

Shimajirou no Wow! Movie 2: Shimajirou to Kujira no Uta

Movie / 1 eps / Winter 2014 / Unknown

Shimajiro and his friends discover an injured whale and Gaogao helps it out, they later go underwater to find the whale mother and the fish in the ocean and encounters a giant crab. (Source: IMDb)

Hadakya no Otonosama

ONA / 2 eps / 2014 / Original

Original 3D Animated shorts from The Answerstudio.

Shimajirou no Wow! Movie 3: Shimajirou to Ookinaki

Movie / 1 eps / Winter 2015 / Unknown

The third movie version of “Shijiro no Wao!”, A TV program for children, featuring the popular character “Simajiro”. It consists of an anime part depicting the great adventures of Shimajiro and friends, and participatory live-action parts such as songs and quizzes. One day, Shimajiro's sister feels the SOS of a “motherwood” tree higher than the clouds in a mysterious dream. So the Shimajiro and others were riding on the Kibo of Gaogao to help the motherwood, and the fog with the motherwood headed to the island ... (Source: Allcinema)

Shimajirou no Wow! Movie 4: Shimajirou to Ehon no Kuni

Movie / 1 eps / Winter 2016 / Unknown

Shimajirou no Wow! Movie 5: Shimajirou to Niji no Oasis

Movie / 1 eps / 2017 / Original

Shimajirou no Wow! Movie 6: Mahou no Shima no Daibouken

Movie / 1 eps / Winter 2018 / Original

Yanase Takashi Märchen Gekijou

OVA / 30 eps / Spring 2008 / Unknown

A collection of children's stories by Yanase Takashi.

Shimajirou no Wow! Movie 8: Shimajirou to Soratobu Fune

Movie / 1 eps / 2019 / Original

Nepos Napos

TV / 26 eps / Winter 2005 / Unknown

You see a whale-shaped cloud drifting in the blue sky. What you don't see is a strange land of Nepos Napos that lies above it. Don't you want to know what is happening and how everybody lives up there? (Source: The Answer Studio)

Shimajirou no Wow! Movie 7: Shimajirou to Ururu no Hero Land

Movie / 1 eps / Winter 2019 / Original

Shimajirou no Wow! Movie 10: Shimajirou to Kirakira Oukoku no Oujisama

Movie / 1 eps / Winter 2022 / Other

The story centers on Pearl, the prince of the Glitter Kingdom, who is preparing to become king. After he leaves the kingdom to go to Challenge Island, a situation causes the kingdom to lose its precious glitter. Shimajirou and friends set out with Pearl, who lacks self-confidence, on an adventure to find three keys to save the kingdom.<br><br> (Source: Anime News Network)

Shimajirou no Wow! Movie 9: Shimajirou to Miracle-jima no Nanairo Carnation

Movie / 1 eps / Winter 2024 / Other

Shimajirou to Uzumasa Ninja Daisakusen

Movie / 1 eps / 2021 / Other