Mother 2: 4-koma Manga Oukoku - Recommendations

• TV (51 eps)
• 1986 - 1987

The story starts off by the kidnapping of Genjin Takahashi, a superstar in the world of toycom games. He is kidnapped by Kyura-the-Great, who plots evil in order to rule this game world and become the star himself. Honey Bee, living in this game world and also the girlfriend of Genjin, learns of this and sets out to save him. She goes to the actual world to seek the help of three game geniuses and brings these three toycom buddies to the game world. With their help and desperate struggles, they try to overthrow Kyura-the-Great and rescue Genjin. Can they overcome the numerous roadblocks of hidden tricks and riddles?

• TV (26 eps)
• 1971

The main character, Muchabei, is a ronin who makes his living making umbrellas, which is also his primary weapon, not having any swords. He is the sworn protector of Bokemaru, a disinherited prince who is the true heir to the royal Toyotomi family. The current Lord Toyotomi that’s occupying the house is, however, is aware that Bokemaru is still alive, and is intent on getting him snubbed out before he has a chance to overthrow him, thus he entrusted a ninja named Kaburezukin to eliminate him. However, he is often thwarted by Muchabei, not to mention the fact that Kaburezukin is a very incompetent ninja.

• TV (26 eps)
• 2000 - 2001

Koni (whose character is based on the famous Sumo-wrestler) and his gang have lots of crazy and incoherent adventures in their town. From fighting with their "Lovely-Teacher" and dealing with Samurai fish, to confirming if "The Armored-Guy's" wife has an affair and saving the world, Koni, High, Moro, Nari and Afro, the Afro-dog, do the craziest and funniest things to have fun.

• TV Special (1 ep)
• 1994

• TV Special (1 ep)
• 1994

• TV Special (1 ep)
• 2013

Ishida and Asakura's school antics have come to an end - then why, they wonder, are they back on television once more?

• TV (51 eps)
• 1989 - 1990

A childless woodcutter and his wife adopt Momotarou, a foundling child who springs from the inside of a peach. The super strong child defeats Lord Brindled Dog, Lord Monkey of the Mountain, and Lord Pheasant of the Moor, who agree to become his travelers companions as he sets out to defeat all the ogres from nearby island of Onigashima

• TV (12 eps)
• 2007

Over millions of years, there have been many ages – war, gods, and future to name a few. Each of these was infinitely less exciting than the current Animation Age! In this RPG-esque existence, becoming stronger is paramount to one's survival and leveling up is a must. From pacifists to news casting, from fishing woes to love advice, there’s nothing the Animation Age can’t show or teach us about life in a game world! Armed with healing spells, changes of clothes and plenty of summoned familiars, the characters of Master of Epic will do what it takes to level up and live to fight another day!

• OVA (1 ep)
• 2010

The Magic Academy is in peril! After Amelia's students inadvertently destroyed the magical floating device that kept the school safe in the sky, the island came crashing down into an area infested with demons. The only way to save the day is for Leon, Ruquia and the rest of the gang - along with their beloved teacher's help - to hunt down the missing pieces of the device. However, completing the task is easier said than done with angry dragons and even their own hunger working against them!

• OVA (1 ep)
• 2008

At the Magic Academy, students compete academically for magical stones. Classes and individuals who perform well are rewarded the stones, while those who are failing or involved with scandals have them taken away. Ruquia and her friends are in the Academy's lowest class. Their only hope is to make a comeback in the upcoming interclass group magic battle! Can this group of underachievers prove their worth?