Tentou Mushi no Uta - Recommendations

• Web (10 eps)
• 2013 - 2014

Sweet and innocent orphan Man Tou, while optimistic and tough in his own way, often feels lonely deep inside. Without the care of parents, he longs for love more than anyone else. Being ridiculed and bullied by others as the parentless child, he longs for a genuine friendship that is yet to come. Though uncertain where his future lies, Man Tou has faith that keeps on working hard and never stops giving love will find him that place he can call home.

• TV (26 eps)
• 2007

When Emily Starr's father died, she was left in the care of her deceased mother's family, the Murrays. However, the rich and prestigious Murrays never approved of Emily's simple father, and she was thus not welcomed into loving arms. With her trusty cat and nary a possession, Emily left for her new home - New Moon - where many a joy and sorrow awaited her. Now, along with tough Ilse, artistic Teddy and loyal Perry, Emily will laugh, cry, and try to win the hearts of her new family.

• TV (12 eps)
• 2016

After the loss of his mother, Chihiro is left alone. With no known family left, he has to find a way to move on. Things aren’t looking good until a chance encounter with the young and handsome Madoka—who turns out to be his wealthy uncle! Madoka offers him his home and all Chihiro has to do is clean up after the messy, irresponsible man. The problem? This job requires a uniform—a maid outfit!

• TV
• 2024

In medieval Japan, eight-year-old Hojo Tokiyuki is the heir to the Kamakura shogunate. But the Hojo clan is in decline, and Tokiyuki’s peaceful days of playing hide-and-seek with his teachers come to an abrupt end when his clan is betrayed from within. Now the lone survivor of his family and a fugitive, Tokiyuki is the rightful heir to the throne, but to take it back, he’ll have to do what he does best—run away!

• Movie (1 ep)
• 2007

The year is 1956, and Japan has finally begun to rise from the depths of post-war poverty. In Tokyo, Kiba Elementary School has just welcomed a new staff member, Rieko Sakamoto, a trained vocalist who is eager to work as both a secondary instructor and choir teacher to the students. Under her tutelage, a young group of children including transfer student Shizu, troubled Gonji and sincere Akira will experience the joys and sorrows of youth and learn about the importance of traditional songs.

• TV (10 eps)
• 2024

The second season of The Fire Hunter.

• TV Special (1 ep)
• 2016

A special omnibus episode reviewing the previous 11 episodes. Many things have happened, yet Rei is determined to continue fighting.

• TV (10 eps)
• 2006

Asu and Kyo are two orphaned sisters; their mother passed away some time ago, while their father abandoned them due to gambling issues. Asu and Kyo now live in a rundown apartment complex. Asu, the younger sister, is responsible for all of the housework while Kyo is in charge of living expenses; and together, the two sisters work hard to live a comfortable and enjoyable life. Looking to one another for support, Asu and Kyo experience the hardships of daily living, but are still able to welcome each day with a smile.

• OVA (2 eps)
• 2009

Chiko, Ana, Miu and Matsuri are back once more for a variety of misadventures. When Miu declares she wants to be an idol and then knocks herself out, she awakens in between the realms of Heaven and Hell with her friends as guides to the underworld. Beyond that the girls deal with prank calls and do their best at independent study, amongst other things. As always, they have plenty of fun in the process!

• OVA (3 eps)
• 2007

Chika, Matsuri, Miu, Ana and Noboe are back, and ready for more slow-paced misadventures! All Noboe wants to do is get a job, but the obnoxious and interfering Miu will not have such a thing. Meanwhile, Matsuri is being taught to be a leader with the help of a… horse head?! Ana can no longer hide her Japanese-talking secret, the whole crew mess around with bunny ears and lion costumes, and trips to the library and school abound. It’s just another day in the life of these friends!