8-gatsu no Soda Sui - Recommendations

• OVA (1 ep)
• 1983

History threatens to destroy the friendship between Hiroshi and Adel whose countries were once enemies. Will Adel forget their quarrel when Hiroshi is in danger?

• TV (12 eps)
• 2019

Mermaids are known worldwide as bewitching mythological creatures of the sea. Despite their charms and otherworldly powers, daily life for these beings comes with everyday problems. But there's nothing that can't be overcome with the support of friends. Follow the adventures of five young mermaids as they explore their town and the world around them in this delightful slice-of-life series that takes viewers to an enchanting world beneath the waves.

• Movie (1 ep)
• 2017

After his family moves from Tokyo to a small fishing village, teenager Kai spends his days sulking and adrift. When his classmates invite him to play keyboard in their band, their jam sessions bring an unexpected guest: Lu, a young mermaid whose fins turn to feet when she hears the beats, and whose singing causes humans to compulsively dance. But when an ancient prophecy threatens Lu and the village, Kai and his new friends must save the day in this toe-tapping adventure for the entire family.

• DVD Special (1 ep)
• 2006

Akari has decided to send a video letter home showcasing Neo Venezia at its best and her life as an undine. From showing her daily activities such as maintaining the gondolas and airing out the oars, to introducing her closest friends and the three great water fairies, Alicia, Akira and Athena, the young undine is determined to share her love of the planet Aqua with everyone.

• DVD Special (1 ep)
• 2008

Since Alicia has gone out for the day, business has been temporarily suspended for the Aria Company and Akari must now find some way to occupy herself. With Aika working and Alice at school, the enthusiastic young undine has decided to his the town of Neo Venezia in the company of President Aria. As the pair explores they marvel at the hanging laundry in the residential area, sip tea on the pier and head to a local restaurant for a meal of pasta prepared freshly at the table. Meanwhile, Akatsuki also has some free time and when he spots Akari wandering around, he decides to follow her. But with the pink-haired girl disappearing from his sight at every turn, will he ever be able to catch up to her?

• OVA (1 ep)
• 2007

Akari awakens one morning after having an unsettling dream - one where she has fulfilled her goal of becoming a Prima, yet as a result of her succession Alicia is no longer around, and there's an eager apprentice on her hands she has no clue how to handle. Taken aback by the realization that this is what must eventually come to pass, Akari spends her day trying to come to terms with this future reality, and learns a little bit about Alicia's past in the process.

• TV (12 eps)
• 1999

In the futuristic city of Neo-Acropolis, eleven girls lead very different lives. Each has a different story to tell shaped by her fears and ambitions, and the small joys and sorrows that make up the formative moments of her life. From a scientific genius who has to face her fear of men, to a young girl who does not want to grow up, to a high school manga author struggling to meet the deadlines, to the intricate relationship between two sisters - the girls come from all walks of life, sharing only the city of Neo-Acropolis, and that mysterious spark that makes their lives so interesting.

• TV (13 eps)
• 2003

There is nothing stranger than life, and modern day Japan quietly watches over the comings and goings of thirteen completely unrelated lives and their stories. From a boxer fighting the scars of his childhood, to a father vying for the attention of his disinterested son, all experience the complex eccentricities and intricacies of relationships. Do memories and experiences really make us a stronger person for the bigger picture, or are most people happy just to sit back and let life pass them by?

• Web (3 eps)
• 2021

• TV (12 eps)
• 2016

In the year 2205, the past becomes threatened by the historical revisionists who seek to change it. Protecting history becomes the task of a boisterous band of swords that are brought to life, including the glamorous Kashu Kiyomitsu and the kindly Yamatonokami Yasusada. Beyond their battles, these legendary swords from different eras lead charming daily lives.