Be Maximum - Recommendations

• TV (49 eps)
• 1982 - 1983

Ten-year old Patalliro the 8th is the mischievous and rather ugly crown Prince of Malynera. MI6 agent Bancoran; also known as the 'Bishounen Killer', has been assigned the duty of being the crown Prince’s bodyguard, much to his continued annoyance. Bancoran must not only prevent Patalliro from being targeted by Malynera’s Prime Minister, but he must also try to keep his mischievous antics in line! Working together, can Patalliro and Bancoran foil various assassination attempts and catch the person behind them?

• OVA (1 ep)
• 2021

• Movie (1 ep)
• 1992

Koji Nanjo has everything a person could possibly want – good looks, wealth, a successful pop career – and yet he is unhappy with his life. After getting utterly drunk one night and collapsing on top of a garbage heap, Koji is rescued by a young man who takes him home with him. This young man is Takuto Izumi, a boy with a tragic past and a dream to become a professional soccer player. Overwhelmed by Izumi’s show of kindness and his passion to better his situation, Koji finds himself falling in love with the youth; however, Izumi is intimidated by Koji’s self-destructive nature and is reluctant to return any romantic feelings. Can Koji convince Izumi that they are meant to be or will his insecurities only end up driving them apart?

• Movie (1 ep)
• 1983

• OVA (1 ep)
• 1989

Kazuya is an idol whose life is filled with rehearsals and signing autographs for his loyal fangirls – but he also enjoys playing video games with his friend Akihiko. The duo argues frequently, but when a rich old man named Kudo arranges Kazuya’s kidnapping (in an attempt to force him to sign a contract with a management office), Akihiko puts up a fight to protect him. It turns out that the management office is nothing but a cover for its president’s taste for pretty boys; can Akihiko manage to save his beloved from this evil scheme?

• OVA (1 ep)
• 1990

One dark and stormy night, Hiroki Imanishi lept in front of a car, saving one young girl's life -- and ending his own. Upon leaving his body, Hiroki discovered that he was not alone, being joined by Fhalhei the evil spirit, a being that loves Hiroki and wants him for her own. What's worse is that Hiroki's body seems to be inhabited by a new spirit! Can the real Hiroki and his companion Kanata Tokino get to the bottom of this mystery before Hiroki loses his life for good?

• TV (24 eps)
• 2008

Though the world may seem to be a normal place, in the midst of shadows lies the supernatural and terrifying. Beings from the shadow world known as Kokuchi have begun to invade the human world, and it’s up to certain people to defeat them; Akira Nikaido is one such person. Though his life used to be ordinary, one day, the bishounen and affectionate Shirogane asked Akira to form a pact with him; and consequently, Akira became Shirogane’s shadow partner. Together, the two hunt down stray Kokuchi – but more importantly, Akira must fend off Shirogane’s advances and try to make his classes!

• Music Video (1 ep)
• 2021

The official music video for Uchuu no Kisetsu, by Lanndo.

• OVA (2 eps)
• 1993 - 1994

Atsushi Arisawa is a boy in love. As a child he had a crush on Masami – so after discovering that his lost love works as a teacher at Jougaoka High School, Atsushi quickly finds a way to attend. However, once there Atsushi discovers that Masami is nowhere to be found! In his place is Masayoshi, a brash and attractive man who is nothing like the boy of Atsushi’s dreams. What Atsushi doesn’t know is that Masayoshi is actually Masami’s brother, and that his beloved Masami happens to have a crush of his own...

• OVA (2 eps)
• 1999

Shuichi and the rest of Bad Luck are back, and better than ever. Having reached the heights of fame in the music world, a new opportunity is on the horizon: the Tokyo Bay Music Festival! Bad Luck is set to perform, but so is Nittle Grasper, their supreme rival. What's worse is that Yuki, Shuichi's lover, has written the lyrics for Nittle Grasper's performing song! With low spirits and heavy hearts, can the gang pull together for one last song to prove to Japan they're the best band in the world?