Action (4232)

Exciting action sequences take priority and significant conflicts between characters are usually resolved with one's physical power. While the overarching plot may involve one group against another, the narrative in action stories is always focused on the strengths/weaknesses of individual characters and the effort they put into their personal battles with the opposing group's members. Contrast with Military or Sports where the narrative is on collective achievement, or monster-of-the-week where the brief action scenes are a predicted climax to the episode's plot.

Macross F Movie 1: Itsuwari no Utahime

Macross F Movie 1: Itsuwari no Utahime

Macross F Movie 1: Itsuwari no Utahime

Half retelling of the original Frontier series, half new story. Conspiracies arise within the Frontier government when Sheryl Nome arrives to the colonial fleet for her concert and is soon marked as a spy for Galaxy while childhood friends, Alto Saotome and Ranka Lee both try to achieve their dreams as the battle between Frontier and the Vajra draws closer.

This movie serves as part one of the Frontier retelling and will conclude with the second, The Wings of Goodbye.
Nov 21, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Astroganger

Astroganger

Astroganger

An alien woman named Maya crash-lands on Earth. Her homeworld was destroyed by the Blasters, a cruel alien race who steals the natural resources from other planets. She falls in love with a scientist and gives birth to a human boy named Kentaro. When the Blasters invade the Earth, Kentaro must defeat them by fighting with Astroganger, a robot made from living metal.

(Source: Wikipedia)
Oct 4, 1972 to Mar 28, 1973 | 26 eps | Publishing

Mugen Kouro

Mugen Kouro

Mugen Kouro

Oct 9, 2008 to May 29, 2009 | 4 eps | Publishing

Toshokan Sensou: Koi no Shougai

Toshokan Sensou: Koi no Shougai

Toshokan Sensou: Koi no Shougai

An unaired episode included in the Toshokan Sensou DVD volume 3, and later on Blue-ray Box (June 8, 2012) that celebrates the airing of Toshokan Sensou Movie.

Komaki was arrested for the violation of human rights of his girl friend Marie, who had difficulty in hearing. He was kept in custody and tortured by the Media Improvement Forces. The members of the Task Forces made a desperate effort to rescue him.
Oct 1, 2008 | 1 eps | Publishing

Asura Cryin'

Asura Cryin'

Asura Cryin'

Natsume Tomoharu is a normal high-school student in every way with one exception: he's being followed by the ghost of his best friend, Misao.

After moving into his brother's old house, Tomoharu expects to continue living his normal life but is one day left with a mysterious and locked briefcase without any instruction. At first he plans to leave it in storage; however, his house is soon invaded by multiple groups of people after the briefcase. Although still not knowing the purpose of the briefcase, Tomoharu and Misao attempt to escape with it.

From there on, Tomoharu tries to learn the secrets behind the briefcase, the connections between it and Misao, and why it has the power to change the world.

Apr 2, 2009 to Jun 25, 2009 | 13 eps | Publishing

Monkey Punch: Manga Katsudou Daishashin

Monkey Punch: Manga Katsudou Daishashin

Monkey Punch: Manga Katsudou Daishashin

A TV series from Monkey Punch with a 1-hour premiere episode. Mankatsu will feature standard "Monkey characters" and ecchi-gags found in all Monkey Punch series.
Jul 4, 2004 to Jun 25, 2005 | 12 eps | Publishing

Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Tenshitachi no Kiseki

Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Tenshitachi no Kiseki

Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Tenshitachi no Kiseki

A recap of the first season, from Setsuna point of view.
Sep 25, 2008 | 1 eps | Publishing

Sengoku Basara

Sengoku Basara

Sengoku Basara

In the Sengoku period, the struggle for power and unification has brought endless bloodshed to the unstable Japan. Out of all the warring generals, Nobunaga Oda—the "Demon King of Owari"—has established himself as the strongest ruler. Friend or foe, he is determined to crush anyone who stands in his way of creating a tyrannical central government.

The only two who dare rebel against Oda are the "One-eyed Dragon of Oshu" Masamune Date, and the distinguished but hot-blooded warrior of the Takeda clan, Yukimura Sanada. Though they share the goal of preventing Oda from unifying the domains, Masamune and Yukimura cannot see eye-to-eye. Equally skilled in combat, mutual admiration for one another causes these two feuding warriors to forge a fierce rivalry, thwarting any attempts to form a united front against the Demon King of Owari.

With Oda's forces closing in on their respective territories, Masamune and Yukimura reluctantly learn to put aside their differences and fight together against the threatening usurpator.

Apr 2, 2009 to Jun 18, 2009 | 12 eps | Publishing

Canaan

Canaan

Canaan

Oosawa Maria is a Japanese photographer currently working in Shanghai, China. Along with her partner Mino, she searches for potential newsworthy stories throughout the city. When strange events occur at a local festival, Maria and Mino immediately investigate. Quickly, the two are immersed in a battle between unknown masked men and a strange, white-haired woman. Just when Maria is about to be caught in the crossfire, an old friend by the name of Canaan appears and helps Maria escape. But a sinister plot over a deadly virus soon develops, and Canaan learns she must confront her past if she wants any chance at stopping the perpetrator and saving her friends.

Jul 4, 2009 to Sep 26, 2009 | 13 eps | Publishing

Street Fighter IV: Aratanaru Kizuna

Street Fighter IV: Aratanaru Kizuna

Street Fighter IV: Aratanaru Kizuna

CAPCOM has announced an anime feature based on its Street Fighter IV fighting game at Tokyo Game Show.

The feature will show what happens to the characters after Street Fighter II, including: Cammy walking through the woods with a group of troops, Ryu awakening to his dark side, Sakura and Chun-Li fighting together against a gang of thugs, and Crimson Viper fighting against Ryu.

(Source: ANN)
Feb 12, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Miyamoto Musashi: Souken ni Haseru Yume

Miyamoto Musashi: Souken ni Haseru Yume

Miyamoto Musashi: Souken ni Haseru Yume

Jun 13, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Nekketsu Saikyou Go-Saurer

Nekketsu Saikyou Go-Saurer

Nekketsu Saikyou Go-Saurer

The Kikaika (literally mechanization) Empire invades our solar system, and in a matter of moments they take over and convert Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter,and Mars, and set their sights on Earth. However, one thing stands in their way. Earth's ancient protector and soldier of light, Eldoran. To fight this menace he gifts a 5th-grade class with 3 huge robotic dinosaurs, with the power to merge and form the giant robot Gosaurer, which they then can pilot and use to stop the Kikaika Empire's advances.

(Source: ANN)
Mar 3, 1993 to Feb 23, 1994 | 51 eps | Publishing

Ark

Ark

Ark

Jun 2, 2005 | 1 eps | Publishing

Ougon Yuusha Goldran

Ougon Yuusha Goldran

Ougon Yuusha Goldran

Goldran follows the adventures of three young boys who are tasked with finding alien robot fighters, or Braves, that are sleeping in the form of crystals. Their major antagonist is the flamboyant and thoroughly incompetent Walter, and the villains that follow him are often similarly humorous.

(Source: Wikipedia)
Feb 4, 1995 to Jan 27, 1996 | 48 eps | Publishing

Detective Conan Movie 13: The Raven Chaser

Detective Conan Movie 13: The Raven Chaser

Detective Conan Movie 13: The Raven Chaser

Kudou Shinichi is living his life as Edogawa Conan, but those days seem like they might end pretty soon. The Black Syndicate is coming dangerously close to learning the truth about Shinichi having survived. Conan and everybody around him may end up dead if he doesn't manage to find Irish—a member of the Black Organization who has infiltrated the police forces, currently investigating a big serial murder case.
Apr 18, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Birthday Boy

Birthday Boy

Birthday Boy

2004 | 1 eps | Publishing

Time Bokan 2000: Kaitou Kiramekiman

Time Bokan 2000: Kaitou Kiramekiman

Time Bokan 2000: Kaitou Kiramekiman

More Time Bokan adventures.
Apr 5, 2000 to Oct 4, 2000 | 26 eps | Publishing

Ranma ½: Akumu! Shunmin Kou

Ranma ½: Akumu! Shunmin Kou

Ranma ½: Akumu! Shunmin Kou

Twelve years after the final OVA was shown, and the end of the manga, a new piece of Ranma ½ animation was made for the "It's a Rumic World" exhibition of Rumiko Takahashi's artwork. The new 30 minute special is based on the "Nightmare! Incense of Spring Sleep" manga story from volume 34, and was shown on odd numbered days at the "It's A Rumic World" exhibition in Tokyo from July 30th to August 11th.

(Source: Wikipedia)
Jul 31, 2008 | 1 eps | Publishing

Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-hen

Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-hen

Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-hen

Set in the near future, humanity enters another energy revolution following the discovery of Photon Power. Derived from the ore discovered under the foothills of Mt. Fuji, its intended use was to solve the world's energy problems with its unimaginable power. Seeking this energy is Dr. Hell, a madman craving world domination who with his subordinates Baron Ashura, Count Brocken and Viscount Pygman, commands an army of mechanical beasts excavated from the ruins of ancient Greece to seize the Photon Power Lab for himself. Meeting the attack head on is the hot-blooded teenager Kabuto Kouji, who pilots the Photon Powered robot built by his grandfather, Mazinger Z. But in this battle between Dr. Hell and the Kabuto family, many legends surrounding the Mycenaean Civilization and Bardos Island, as well as the secrets of Mazinger Z remain shrouded in mystery.

A new series based on the mecha show that started it all, Mazinger Z. Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-Hen starts over from the beginning with a new cast, to tell a new story unrelated to the original show.

(Source: shin-mazinger.com)
Apr 4, 2009 to Sep 26, 2009 | 26 eps | Publishing

Feng Yun Jue

Feng Yun Jue

Feng Yun Jue

Jul 19, 2008 | 1 eps | Publishing

Gun x Sword-san

Gun x Sword-san

Gun x Sword-san

These are a series of 13 omake episodes of Gun x Sword, tied in very loosely to the plot, with the characters as chibi puppets. The main characters are Wendy and her turtle, Kameo, who is the size of a human in this series and is able to talk. All the episodes seem to center around analyzing various events in Gun x Sword and mocking the themes displayed.

They are included on the DVDs.

(Source: Wikipedia)
Oct 21, 2005 to Oct 25, 2006 | 13 eps | Publishing

Viper's Creed

Viper's Creed

Viper's Creed

Jan 6, 2009 to Mar 24, 2009 | 12 eps | Publishing

Senjou no Valkyria

Senjou no Valkyria

Senjou no Valkyria

In its expansion west to gain resources, the Europan Imperial Alliance invades the neutral Principality of Gallia, seeking to take control of its vast Ragnite deposits. Their strategic advantage, technological superiority, and military might make opposition nonexistent, so they steamroll through the border of the sleepy principality with ease.

As Imperial forces run through his quiet hometown, Welkin Gunther and his younger sister Isara jump into action, banding with the leader of the local militia to push the occupational forces out of the village. Quickly retreating to the Gallian capital, they are organized into a unit with the remnants of the militia, tasked with assisting in repelling the Imperial presence from the country.

Though unfamiliar with war, the newly formed Squad Seven must defend their country from annexation. But as the battle rages on through the streets of Gallia, ancient secrets will bring the team closer than they'd ever anticipated.

Apr 5, 2009 to Sep 27, 2009 | 26 eps | Publishing

Hayate no Gotoku!!: Atsu ga Natsuize - Mizugi-hen!

Hayate no Gotoku!!: Atsu ga Natsuize - Mizugi-hen!

Hayate no Gotoku!!: Atsu ga Natsuize - Mizugi-hen!

To encourage Nagi to swim and enjoy summer, Maria invites various friends to their Sanzenin family's private beach. While everyone is having fun, Nagi hesitates to wear swimsuits and come out because of her small breasts, and refuses to join...
Mar 6, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing