Genshiken: Second Generation OVA - Recommendations

• OVA (1 ep)
• 2015

• DVD Special (2 eps)
• 2014 - 2015

• TV (24 eps)
• 2006

Tatsuhiro Sato is a university dropout and a "hikikomori" – a person suffering from social withdrawal. To Sato’s dismay, his self-imposed exile from the world is rudely interrupted when a mysterious girl knocks on his door. She has charged herself with the task of curing Sato of his hikikimori ways! Now, as new problems ranging from hentai games to internet suicide spring up, can Sato manage to overcome his hermit-like ways, or will the imaginary N.H.K conspiracy force him to remain a hikikomori forever?

• OVA (1 ep)
• 2017

• OVA (2 eps)
• 1991

Ken Kubo is a normal man with a normal job who is besotted in a normal way with a female friend. But life turns distinctly abnormal when he meets an otaku, Tanaka, and is indoctrinated into the obscure world of anime, model guns, and garage kits. As Kubo finds himself shunned by those he cares about, he becomes only more determined to evolve into the ultimate being - the Otakuking! But Kubo is not the only one coming to terms with society. While he strives to mould the world into a perfect haven for people like him, otaku all across Japan are laying bare their strange, lonely lives for the first time… and it’s not a pretty sight.

• OVA (3 eps)
• 2010

In the name of keeping global peace, politicians have come up with a new method of sorting out disputes: they meet in locations across the world and wager on a game of Mahjong. Koizumi is the former Prime Minister of Japan’s Cabinet who is not only a Mahjong master, but won't let anything stop him from attending a game – not even three bullets to the chest from hired hitmen! No matter what obstacles appear in his path, be they alien-controlled ministers, weapons of mass destruction hurtling towards Tokyo, or the resurrected form of Chairman Mao, Koizumi will play his best hand, down to the very last tile.

• OVA (12 eps)
• 2008

Negishi Souichi always dreamed of joining a trendy pop band, so that he could perform music like that of his idol, Kahimi Karie. In order to realize his dream, he decided to leave the country side and his loving parents to study in Tokyo. And after graduating, he does manage to join a band... but not the kind he was expecting! As lead singer of the death metal band Detroit Metal City, under the stage name Krauser II, he is made to perform loud songs filled with obscene lyrics - a far cry from the songs he used to write in school. But despite the fact that Negishi hates DMC's music, the Krauser side of him will do anything to put on a good show for his fans... even if it means making Negishi's life a misery!

• OVA (1 ep)
• 2012

• Movie (1 ep)
• 2013

Jesus and Buddha are enjoying their vacation in Japan. From visiting amusement parks and festivals, to engaging in common activities like going to flash sales and visiting the local bathhouse, they are determined to make the most of their time off while keeping their true identities under wraps. But life is not always a bed of roses, even for the Enlightened One and the Son of God. Buddha has become the target of a trio of pint-sized bullies, and Jesus is mistaken for the son of a yakuza boss!

• OVA (1 ep)
• 2002

Meiko Anizawa is in a bind. He's just been asked, as a 'dying wish', to take over the role of the Animate anime store's manager. With determination and fury, Meiko magically transforms into the best anime store manager around and races his way towards his duty...