Now and Then, Here and There

In the not-so-distant future, mankind is at war with itself. The lives of Chise and Shuu are torn apart when Chise is chosen to become the ultimate weapon to fight for Japan against their enemies. Death, sadness, and the hardships of love accompany Sai Kano in its grim look at war and its consequences.

Alternate titles: Hotaru no Haka

During World War II a brother and sister face the cruelest enemy of all, indifference. Inevitability does not dampen their resolve, but makes it more tragic when resolve finally gives way. Fireflies always expire quickly when trapped, their light is always so inspiring to gaze upon no matter how short lived. Watch the fireflies dance in a world where silk doesn't buy five pounds of rice, watch the fireflies descend into the cracks of society and be forgotten.

Alternate titles: Narutaru

While visiting her grandparents on a remote island, Shiina Tamai, our young protagonist, inadvertently finds a strange star shaped creature, which she names Hoshimaru. This creature, while seemingly harmless and unusual, holds many secrets. As Shiina and her new friend Akira soon find out, their creatures are much more than they seem to be...and against their will, they are thrown into a dangerous and hostile situation of trying to save the world from others who would use their dragonets to enslave it.

Uzumaki Naruto is just another kid in the Hidden Leaf Village, except he's got something hidden within himself, a secret that's made him a loner from childhood to now. This anime follows his adventures as he learns about friendship and courage in his struggles to scale the ranks of the Leaf ninja in his quest to become Hokage, the leader of the ninja. Watch the story of the hit manga unfold as Naruto is caught up in the flow of history and extraordinary events unfold around him!

Alternate titles: Hoshi no Koe

Nagamine is a young high school student who lives a fairly typical teenage life: hanging out with friends, attending class, and falling in love with a wonderful boy. But when she enlists in the galactic army, who is desperate for candidates to fight an alien war, she finds herself drifting farther away from her first love, Noboru. In the depths of space, where a simple email takes eight years to be delivered, will their love truly flourish, or simply fade away?

Alternate titles: Samurai X: Reflection

This beautiful finale to the Kenshin series will tear at your emotions. Himura Kenshin is back for his grand finale, while a vengeful figure from Kenshin's past named Enishi seeks revenge for the death of his sister. Find out how Kenshin tries to overcome this foe when Kaoru, his love, is kidnapped.

In the world of Prestal, Noble men perform noble deeds for noble purposes. All of this is performed under the careful gaze of the Guild, a race apart who live in cities in the sky. We see this world through the eyes of Claus Valca and Lavi Head, as their travels take us above, beyond and through Prestal, and their actions cause ripples that shall never fade.

Alternate titles: Vision of Escaflowne: The Movie

Hitomi wanted to just disappear from her life. The track club -- her best friend -- her parents -- she wanted it all to just...go away. While contemplating suicide, her wish is fulfilled by an unlikely savior: a man named Folken who brings her to his world, Gaea, to unlock the powers of the legendary Dragon, Escaflowne. But there are those who would stop at nothing to foil his plans, and chief among them is Van, the last warrior of a noble clan. Caught up in this epic struggle, Hitomi must find herself before she can find a way home.

A young woman quietly falls to the earth, escorted by a solitary crow. This sort of dream, as many other before have dreamed, comes just before the rebirth as a haibane, a charcoal winged angel. On the outskirts of the walled-in city lies Old Home, a haven for haibane to study, live, and learn, while waiting for their chance to ascend to the heavens, and escape the confines of their new world. Haibane Renmei follows the story of Rekka, a newly born haibane who wants nothing more than to remember her past, and to discover the secrets of her kind.

Gatts is a man who fights for only one thing: his life. As he proves his worth as a fighter and his skills become masterful, he is forced into a band of mercenaries, the Band of the Hawks. They are led by a powerful leader named Griffith who has a dream of ultimate power and wealth in all of Midland. But will the evils of the world prevail over these heroic mercenaries?

Alternate titles: Evangelion

In the future, a devastating event known as Second Impact destroyed Tokyo as we know it, giving rise to the current day Tokyo III, a city under siege by mysterious lifeforms known only as Angels. Mankind's only defense are Evangelions, man-made machines piloted by Rei, Shinji, and Asuka, all who are the tender age of fourteen. The fate of Japan and the entire world now lie with these children, though they might not have the power to save the most important thing of all: each other.

Alternate titles: Vision of Escaflowne

Hitomi was just a normal high school girl, until she was taken bythe mysterious Van Fanel and dropped into a world of romance, magic andgiant sword-wielding armor suits! Now Van, pilot of the famed armorsuit Escaflowne, and Hitomi, whose hobby of predicting the future justbecame a frightening reality, must work together and fight theadvanced technology of Zaibach: a force who want to shape Gaea totheir visions of "peace". Follow Hitomi in her struggles against boththese forces who seek to conquer this world, and her own confusedheart.

Alternate titles: Kaze no Tani no Nausicaa

In a futuristic world where nature has won the battle against technology, mankind lives in perpetual fear. Desperate, fading civilizations try to revive age-old superweapons to turn the tide. Now the fate of the world rests on an ancient prophecy and a young girl who has a power greater than any other...

Alternate titles: Hakkenden, The

The Awa clan is facing its extinction. The princess (Fuse) is wed to the family dog (Yatsufasa) when a promise is made for whoever kills the leader of the opposing clan will marry the princess. Yatsufasa is who accomplishes this. However, Yatsufasa and Fuse are killed, leaving the eight unborn pups to be reincarnated as the eight Dog Warriors: The Hakkenden.

Under Tokyo there is a city where select people have a natural ability to control the elements. But when an uprising takes place, Chelsea Rorec helps Ruri, a mysterious girl known as the maiden of life, escape from this secret world. Together, they stumble upon Asagi Rumina, a man who becomes determined to protect Ruri from those who pursue her; though unaware of the power he's up against, the task will prove difficult to say the least. Now, with his newfound powers to control the wind, Rumina must save Ruri, theu nderground and the surface world from ultimate doom.

Alternate titles: Juuni Kokki, 12 Kingdoms

Yohko is nothing but ordinary. Throughout her life she has been considered an outcast, especially with a hair color not native to many in Japan, bright red. Things change for Yohko when a mysterious man named Keiki arrives and claims that she is his empress. Yohko and two friends are then taken through a vortex, and then abandoned.. in a world of demons and magic.

At Count D's pet shop, you can acquire any form of animal, from an ordinary canary, to more.. "exotic" creatures. Made to sign a contract before purchase, Count D claims no "responsibility for actions incurred" if the purchaser does not follow its instructions completely, as results can be fatal. Patrons of this shop are able to get the rarest of creatures, but often, their purchases are coupled with demons from their past that won't go away easily.

Alternate titles: Once Upon A Time

In a land filled with magic and mystery, two rival kingdoms are readying for war: Isa, the beautiful water-laden city, and Paro, the industrialized wasteland. Windaria follows the tale of two sets of lovers: Marin and Izu, a young pair of farmers who are devoted to one another, and Ahanas and Jill, princess and prince of the rival kingdoms. With war approaching, these star-crossed lovers will experience the true depth of tragedy as they struggle to survive.

When Luda was a young boy, he was taught about the powers of the wind from his father, powers he would someday inherit. The tranquillity of Luda and his sister Ansa's lives was finally shattered when a young woman named Agahali, under the command of Lord Zanark, destroyed their village and killed their father, for he possessed the power of the wind which could destroy their kingdom in the sky. With nothing left to lose, Luda must now act quickly to destroy Zanark and his father's murderer with his newly discovered power of the wind.

In another world, there exist many countries, each with different cultures, customs, and traditions. From technological marvels to folk legends, each location yields a vast wealth of insight of its people: their hopes and their dreams, their failures and fears. Kino is a traveler whose goal is to visit as many new places as possible, learning about others' ways of life, but also making sure to stay clear of their affairs. Together with the talking motorrad Hermes, Kino sets out to explore the beautiful world and meet its inhabitants, wherever they may be.

Monster is about the nightmare of realizing your best intentions can sometimes have the most disastrous consequences. For Dr. Tenma, a brilliant neurosurgeon, this occurs when he chooses to save the life of a little boy over the life of the mayor of Düsseldorf, against the wishes of the Head Surgeon of Eisler Memorial Hospital. This story chronicles the lengths that Dr. Tenma will go to in order to make reparations for that one mistake as he travels a winding and seldom-used road.

Alternate titles: Arete Hime

Innocent, naive, and locked in the castle tower since birth, Princess Arete wants nothing more than to escape the royal life and live as the commoners live, and to see things that she has only dreamed about in her books. One day, her wish is granted -- though under less than ideal circumstances -- by the sorcerer Boax, who charms her into becoming his wife. On his flying machine from the days of magic, Arete embarks on a mystical journey full of discovery, enlightenment, and wonder beyond belief...

Alternate titles: Hadashi no Gen

The year is 1945, and the Japanese war effort is grinding to a halt. In Hiroshima, the Nakaoka family is working hard to survive in the midst of poverty and persecution. With his father constantly working, six year old Gen has been left in charge of his family, yet stays relentlessly optimistic in the face of hardship. Then, on August 6th, the atomic bomb Little Boy detonated in the center of town, and the people's lives were changed forever. As Gen struggles to cope with the horrific event, his youthful innocence and refusal to give up brings a renewed sense of hope to those around him...

Alternate titles: Sunabozu

In the future, a man roams through the desolate wastelands. His enemies whisper his name with fear and awe: the "Demon of the Sands". Using his skills and ingenuity, as well as having a mind for tricks, he has a perfect record as a bounty hunter. Yet, he is still a man, and may have finally met his match in the beautiful and very well endowed Asagiri Junko. Now, he must learn to deal with the the harsh climate, hapless outlaws, and his complete weakness for the opposite sex!

Alternate titles: Hell Girl

Has someone done something to hurt you or the ones you love? Are you seeking revenge? Rumor has it that there’s a website that can service your needs. Titled “Hotline to Hell”, it contains a form that can be accessed only at midnight. Type in a name, and the Hell Girl will carry out your bidding – for a price. For though your appetite for revenge will be satisfied, your soul will also be condemned to hell after you die. But who is the Hell Girl, and does she care whether your revenge is justified? Apparently not, as long as she gets more souls…