Life Going Wild With Plug-ins - Recommendations

• OVA (1 ep)
• 1991

• TV (112 eps)
• 1992 - 1994

• Movie (1 ep)
• 2021

Operating out of the movie capital "Nyallywood," Pompo has been shooting one B-grade entertainment flick after another that anyone would enjoy. One day, Pompo's "movie buff" assistant Gene spots a new script written by Pompo, and is moved by its exquisite story. In a fit of passion, he proclaims, "I want to see this as a finished work in theaters as soon as possible!" However, Pompo tells him, "So you shoot this film." Thus, Gene takes on his first directing gig. Meanwhile, Natalie, an ordinary girl who just arrived in town with movie actress dreams, has been discovered by Pompo … 

• TV (26 eps)
• 2007

Two thousand years ago, the stone sword known as Sekiken was involved in a tragedy that plunged the land of Kamitsumihara into chaos. Now, in the present, all the elements needed to perform a ritual to cleanse the land and end the endless cycle of reincarnation are available. Kamiazuka Touka, current holder of the Sekiken, meets Kawakabe Momoka, a young girl and reincarnate of the tragedy. During their brief time together, they must uncover the truth behind past events, try to lead a normal life, and learn what it’s like to be human.

• TV (51 eps)
• 1992

Natsumi Mizuki is a fourth-grade student who is bound for England, much to her dismay. She has one night alone until joining her parents who are already abroad, but when a baby materialized out of her television in the midst of a lightning storm, her plans quickly change! The baby, it seems, is her own child who was mysteriously transported into young Natsumi's life from fifteen years in the future; and no one, not even herself in the future, knows how to return little Mirai to her proper time. Her aunt wants nothing to do with child raising and Natsumi has plenty of her own problems to deal with as a fourth grader, but she must now attempt to raise a child, as a child, and keep Mirai's existence hidden from nosy neighbors and others alike!

• TV (12 eps)
• 2017

A shut-in ever since he had a traumatic experience, Nukui Hibiki's biggest hobby has been using vocalization software to create and uploading songs online. One day, he receives an email from some fifth-grader girls, asking to meet and discuss something with him. The three girls, who have grown up together almost like siblings, ask him to help them show their gratitude to the people who have taken care of them. The method they've devised? Putting on a successful concert at a place full of memories.

• TV (26 eps)
• 2007

During the mid 19th century, the people of Edo were banned from experiencing a luxury lifestyle (including dealings with fireworks, inventions, and performances). Regardless, Seikichi Tamaya, fireworks artisan, can’t live without creating bigger and better fireworks. One day, the monotony was broken by the arrival of two powerful beasts; and while one was defeated, the other escaped due to the distraction caused by Seikichi’s fireworks. Subsequently, a beautiful and mysterious girl soon appeared and asked Seikichi to create fireworks that can reach the moon! Now, while trying to discover the truth behind the girl and the beasts, can Seikichi succeed at creating fireworks that can fly into the depths of the sky?

• Movie (1 ep)
• 2023

A compilation film, recapping the Gintama series.

• TV Special (2 eps)
• 2005

A thousand-year-old legend tells the tale of Kannabi no Mikoto, a young priestess who is one of the last mystical winged beings in the world. Unfortunately she carries a horrible curse: she must die and be reborn each time she becomes too close to someone. Kanna was locked away in her own temple because of her feared powers, and not even allowed to see her own mother who was in a similar situation elsewhere. However, in her lonely days Kanna fell in love with one of her guards, Ryuya; and with the help of Uruha, one of Kanna's servants, the three of them escaped. Will Kanna be able to avoid extinction in the journey to find her mother?

• OVA (1 ep)
• 2008

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, and all of the girls of Sakakino High are excited - many over the idea of giving some homemade chocolates to Makoto! Sekai gets help with her creations, Kotonoha works hard at making some treats of her own, and many others join in the fun as well. Will Taisuke get the attention he craves? And with so many advances coming his way, will Makoto be able to survive the Valentine's Day attention?