OZ (AP)
WW III lasted 40 minutes - during the conflicts and chaos that followed, there was a whisper of a legend, a haven created by a group of brilliant scientists, where there is no hunger or war. A city with the most advanced science and technology . . . a city called . . . Oz.
Episode 1
While searching for her brother Leon, young girl genius Dr Felicia Epstein and her mercenary bodyguard Sgt Muto come across a cybernoid he has made. However 1019 not only looks like Felicia's deceased mother Pamela it has also been programmed with Pamela's mind - so it is also a homicidal sociopath.
Episode 2
Sgt Muto is hired by Leon's father to go to Oz and kill Leon. For unlike Felicia he takes after his mother Pamela, which is unfortunate since at Oz he has access to the killer laser satellite with which he intends to create a better world - under his control of course. Science Fiction.
OZANARI DUNGEON (AP)
The possessed king plots to obtain the great artefact. His loyal adviser carefully handpicks a party of adventurers for the mission - unfortunately he errs in his judgement of their capabilities and they fail to fail. Fantasy, Comedy.
PATLABOR (AP)
In the near future construction work is assisted by 'Labors' - large robotic machines doing the work more swiftly and cheaply than other methods. The Patlabor police force has been formed to deal with crimes involving 'Labors".
Section 2, Forward March.OAV #1.
About the same time that Police Special Vehicle Squad, Section 1 receive their new Patrol Labor the "Peacemaker" foreign weapon dealers and researchers start to arrive in town. The police expect trouble and they are right - a rival manufacturer is planning to gain operational data on the new Peacemaker by using his own Griffin Labor. In fact he is planning to test the Peacemakers to destruction. Science Fiction.
Patlabor: The Movie #1
At the Babylon Construction project to enlarge Tokyo Bay someone has placed a computer virus in the new Hyper Operating System of the construction Labors. Now the Labors can run amok under special circumstances - and the Police labors have just had the new Hyper Operating System installed. The race is on to track down the virus before a disaster can occur. Science Fiction.
PERFECT BLUE (AP)
"The next wave of Japanese animation! Mima Kirigoe is the lead singer of a phenomenally successful pop group who is sinking into clinical depression. While working on a TV drama series Mima suspects she is being tailed. After a succession of bizarre and inexplicable events it becomes apparent that a 'virtual Mima' is loose and impersonating her. In a horrifying climax she confronts a hi-tech stalker and her own fragmented identity. " From the 47th Melbourne International Film Festival program.
PHANTOM QUEST CORP (AP)
Deep in the basement of a skyscraper in Shinjuku city is an exorcist detective agency named Phantom Quest Corporation. With no case too creepy and no retainer too ridiculous, who who gonna call? The Phantom Quest Corporation of course!
Kiss of Fire
In this episode the Transylvanian ambassador engages their services when Dracula's casket is found empty and recent murders are believed to have been committed by the resurrected vampire. Modern Supernatural.
PORCO ROSSO (AP)
Another great Hayao Miyazaki movie from Studio Ghibli. Before the second world war, on an alternate Earth, air pirates and a bounty hunter battle in the Adriatic Sea. The air pirates are good natured bad-guys, perennially short of cash, while the bounty hunter is Porco Rosso, "The Red Pig", once the ace of the Italian Air force. In an effort to rid themselves of Porco the air pirates band together and hire the American, Curtis, to do battle with Porco - with the feisty Fio and thousands of dollars as the prize for the winner. Adventure.
PREFECTURAL HIGH SCHOOL EARTH DEFENCE FORCE (AP)
The dreaded Phone Pole Team has decided to conquer the world starting with your suburb - what can you do but inform your local high school baseball team that they are now the 'Prefectural Earth Defence Force'. Meanwhile at the local hospital the question is asked "How can you turn an accident victim into a 1,000,000 horsepower cyborg?", answer "Well my hand slipped". A 50 minute episode. Comedy.
PRINCESS MINERVA (AP)
When a Tournament for Female Warriors is announced the residents of the quaint little kingdom of Wisler find themselves indulated with combatants for the cash prize that could allow the winner to live like a princess. Meanwhile Princess Minerva who doesn't like living like a princess has been practising her sword and sorcery skills however her career as a crusading heroine is going nowhere until the sinister Dynastar accidentally kidnaps her bodyguard Blue Morris. Then it's up to the part time princess and a ferocious flock of feisty female fighters recruited from the Tournament to stage a daring rescue. Fantasy.
PROJECT A'KO (AP)
Perfect Project. Movie #1
In this movie schoolgirls battle robots, aliens and each other in this comic parody. The conflict at the school was bad enough but when aliens looking for their lost princess and the Earth defence Force get involved the damage escalates. Science Fiction, Comedy.
RANMA 1/2 (AP)
There was a 18 episode Ranma 1/2 TV series, followed by a second TV series of about 140 episodes, plus several OAVs and a couple of Movies.
How Odd, An Unusual Guy From China.Episode #1
Ranma and his father return from China where they have been perfecting their martial arts. However while they may have acquired more skill their unfortunate choice of training location means that they have definitely acquired magic curses. Ranma's father arranged years ago that he is to marry one of the three daughters of a close friend and eventually take over the running of his martial arts school. However plans soon go wrong in this very funny TV series. Comedy.
No Screwing Around At School!. Episode #2
The other daughters have unanimously agreed that Akane is the one for Ranma - a pity that neither Ranma or Akane agree. However even if the course of true love doesn't run smoothly surely Ranma will have no trouble settling into his new school - oh, there was that small matter of a curse wasn't there. Amazing how many sources of cold water there are in a normal Japanese suburb - taps, hoses, rain, puddles, fountains, burst water mains, ponds, canals, lakes, rivals with buckets etc.
RECORD OF LODOSS WAR (AP)
Lodoss, the accursed land. Born in battle and baptised in blood. Now, an evil beyond any it has ever faced before is awakening, and a party of six are drawn together to battle it. A thirteen part Fantasy Adventure series.
Prologue to the Legend. Episode #1
In order to complete their important mission in time a party of adventurers enter the abandoned Dwarven halls to pass through the mountains. However there are those who do not wish their mission to succeed. An 30 minute episode. Fantasy.
Requiem for Warriors. Episode #8
After a funeral is held, Pan and company converge on the Witch's lair. Enroute they are attacked by two warriors and find out first hand why people are wary of berserkers. At the lair they find that the witch seems to be Gim, the dwarf, old love the priestess Radia. In the battle Gim loses his life but Radia is restored. An 30 minute episode. Fantasy Adventure.
RHEA GALL FORCE (AP)
Exodus
In the 21st century humans find and revive the weapons of a vanished alien race. the "weapons" turn on humanity and attempt its extermination. In a ruined world the survivors fight each other and the "weapons" to get escape ships launched. Science Fiction.
RIDING BEAN (AP)
In Chicago, ace courier Bean Bandit rules the road, and operates on both sides of the law. If a cargo absolutely, positively has to be there now, Bean's your man - for a price. Want to ensure that the getaway from your latest heist goes smoothly? No problem - but it will cost you. Currently he has been hired by a dying bodyguard to get a young heiress safely home, unfortunately not only has the real heiress already been kidnapped but the ransom has already been paid. The "bodyguard" and the other kidnappers plan to escape with the $2 million while the police case the Bean. Will the Bean discover the ruse in time and get the money himself? Will he evade Inspector's Percy's relentless pursuit? No matter what, the Chicago Police Department is going to have a huge auto repair bill. Adventure.
RG VEDA (AP)
Some 300 years ago the rebel warlord overthrew the God Emperor now the usurper would sit easily on his throne if it wasn't for the prophecy of the Stars. It is said that when the Stars gather there will be turmoil and he will be overthrown. Exactly who and where the Stars are is unknown. However a few of the most likely contenders have been located and luring them into the territory of the Ice Witch should prove amusing. Since some of them are the sole survivors of their clans it should also serve to tidy up a few loose ends. Fantasy.
ROBOT CARNIVAL (AP)
A set of funny, whimsical, sad and exciting segments whose only common theme is robots. Has beautiful animation and excellent music. One of the comedy segments depicts a Japanese steam powered, giant wooden robot fighting an electric powered giant robot built be a totally mad European inventor bent on conquering 19th Century Japan.
RUROUNI KENSHIN (AP)
Kenshin Himura was the strongest incomparable, legendary slayer "Hitokiri Battosai" who paved the way for the new Meji Restoration in Japan in the 1860s. Now he has given up killing and even wields a Sakaba word (one with the edge on the wrong side), but can he ever fully escape his past? Adventure.
SABER MARIONETTE J (AP)
An alien world without women, where only six men survived the crash of the colony ship to reproduce by cloning. After 300 years there are six countries ruled by clones of the original survivors.
SABER MARIONETTE R (AP)
An alien world without women, where only a few men survived the crash of the colony ship to reproduce by cloning. Here marionettes, female androids, take the place of women here also are the Saber Marionettes who are built for battle. The kingdom of Romana is assailed by a deadly renegade, a master of android technology who is backed by his lethal Sex Dolls. Science Fiction.
SAKURA WARS (AP)
In 1918 there was the Demon War. While some quickly put it out of their minds others, with the backing of Kanzaki Heavy Industries world famous for their steam powered cars and other machinery, are readying a Special Forces Team for the future protection of Tokyo. One 29 minute episode. Science Fiction.
SAILOR VICTORY (AP)
On a world near the galactic rim robbers with giant robots and other criminals abound. The police are helpless but Sailor Victory appears to save the day. Loved by the people, deeply resented by the police and led by the ego of their leader, the girls of Sailor Victory show that they can handle criminals. However the real magic of an evil sorceress seems to be a bit much even for them and their giant ninja robots. Science Fiction, Comedy.
SHAMANIC PRINCESS (AP)
From the Guardian World, Tiara comes to the world of Earth to kill a thief and return the artefact he has stolen. A simple mission that goes awry as she battles old friends to recover the artefact. But even if she can obtain the artefact, what is this thing that is not only the source of much of the Guardian World's magic, but is also capable of taking its own sacrifices? Fantasy.
SILENT MOBIUS (AP)
Tokyo 2029 and the city is being attacked by the Lucifer Folk from another dimension. Little is known about them save that they command a dark magic. A special police force, the AMPD, is set up to protect the city. There are two movies that focus upon Katsumi Liquer, a woman come into great power (or magic) - powers she neither understands or wants. Meanwhile the AMPD want to enlist her - and so do the Lucifer Folk. Supernatural Drama.
SLAYERS (AP)
It is a world of fantasy, where magic rules and monsters lurk around every corner. There's cute little Lina, a fireball throwing sorceress who steals from the wicked and gives to herself. Her travelling companion Gourry, a handsome mercenary swordsman who is as loyal as a man's best friend, but not quite as smart
Angry? Lina's Furious Dragon Slave! Episode #1
During the disruption caused by Lina's visit to his treasury a bandit chief's pet escapes. Still it should be easy to spot - large dragons do tend to stand out.
Bad! Mummy men Aren't My Type. Episode #2.
Lina and Gourry start to have strange visitors who are very interested in something she - er - acquired at the bandits camp.
Crash! Red and White and Suspicious All Over! Episode #3.
More visitors - the mysterious Zelgadis who wants to recover a magical item that can bring about the end of the world and the great humanitarian sage Rezo who appears to help Lina keep the artefact from Zelgadis.
Dash! Run for it! My Magic Doesn't Work?! Episode #4.
Lina and Gourry are ambushed by Zelgadis and his party - which is a trifle unfortunate since Lina can currently only cast a simple light spell.
Slayers Special - The Terrifying Limeria Project.
Further adventures of cute little Lina, the fireball throwing sorceress who steals from the wicked to give to herself. This time a mad wizard wants her help, willing or not, with his pet project. Fantasy, Comedy.
SLAYERS NEXT (AP)
The second series set in a world of fantasy, where magic rules and monsters lurk around every corner. There's cute little Lina, a fireball throwing sorceress who steals from the wicked and gives to herself. Her travelling companion Gourry, a handsome mercenary swordsman who is as loyal as a man's best friend, but not quite as smart.
Episode #1
Lina has gone to the Kingdom of Zoakna to see a legendary spellbook. There the rulers are planning to kidnap a visiting peace envoy, the Princess of Saillune. However the princess is Ameria a former travelling companion to Lina and Gourry, and Lina is not one to rest when there is a spellbook to liberate - er, I mean a friend to rescue. One 25 minute episode. Fantasy, Comedy.
Episode #2
Lina and companions are off on the trail of the legendary spellbook the Clair Bible. They meet someone on the same quest "There's no need to worry. I'm not anyone you should be suspicious of. As you can see, I am the enigmatic priest Xelloss". One 25 minute episode. Fantasy, Comedy.
SOL BIANCA (AP)
OAV #1
Motivated by greed, revenge and friendship the interstellar pirate ship SOL Bianca engages a tyrannical inter planetary regime.
OAV #2
The girls of the space pirate ship SOL Bianca attempt a daring raid on a luxury liner for the galaxies' most valuable substance. Unanticipated in their plans is the presence of other pirates, the space patrol forces, and an ancient enemy. Science Fiction.
STRANGE SWORD YOTODEN (AP)
Following the defeat of his other rivals, Oba Nobunaga launches his campaign to destroy the ninja clans and subjugate all of feudal Japan. Three survivors, who each bear the magic weapon handed down in their respective clans for generations, join together to oppose Nobunaga. However Nobunaga is being assisted by Demonic forces even if they are doing so for their own terrible ends. Fantasy.
SUPER CAT GIRL NUKU NUKU (AP)
Well that incident involving the scientist, his son, a stray cat and his estranged wife's secretaries with their attack helicopter didn't turn out too badly. Nuku Nuku seems happy in her new android body and still likes fish. However his wife, the Chief Executive at Mishima Industries, like any normal power mad megalomaniac mother still wants her son back. Science Fiction, Comedy.
TENCHI MUYO (AP)
Tenchi will be the heir to his families' duty to watch over the sacred shrine where it is said a female demon was imprisoned by an ancestor some 700 years before. Unfortunately with the logic "wouldn't you want to see inside if you were told not too?" Tenchi takes the first opportunity to see if the legend is real and finds out that you really should let sleeping demons lie. Meanwhile Princess Aeka has just arrived looking for her half-brother who disappeared while fighting a space pirate about 700 years ago - and then Tenchi's life starts to get a bit complicated. Science Fiction, Comedy.
URUSEI YATSURA: LUM (AP)
The Incredible Magic Lipstick. TV episode #133
An ad for lipstick inspires Lum (your ordinary horned, greenhaired, flying, tiger skin bikini clad, alien with an electrifying personality) to come up with a plot to get her 'Darling' to kiss her. However things do not go as planned. Comedy.
Get Mad Sherbet. OAV #3
Features Lum the beautiful alien princess whose idea of haute coutre is a tiger striped bikini, her "Darling" Ataru the would be womanising high school loser, and various of her friends like Oyuki the princess of Neptune and Benten the space biker. In this episode Lum, Benten and Ran decide to beat the Tokyo heat by taking a vacation with Oyuki on Neptune. There they learn about the fabulous Sherbet birds which can produce icy treats on demand. Ran wheedles a bird out of Oyuki but when she gets back to Earth her dreams of getting rich quickly melt when the overworked avian loses its cool and goes on a rampage. A 30 minute episode. Science Fiction, Comedy.
USHIO & TORA (AP)
They say that if you remove a thorn from a lion's paw the lion will feel grateful. Well when Ushio removes his ancestor's spear from the imprisoned demon what Tora feels is mainly hungry. Modern Supernatural.
VAMPIRE HUNTER D (AP)
Some 12,000 years in the future the world is peopled by vampires and mutants as well as humans. When the aristocratic vampire Count Lee choses his latest mortal wife she engages the services of Vampire Hunter D. Warned that Count Lee was 10,000 years old Vampire Hunter D muses "He could be a difficult opponent then". An 1 hour 34 minute movie. Fantasy.
VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU (AP)
A stylish tale of Gothic Horror, Japanese style. Join Spiritualist Himiko as she hunts down the mysterious Miyu, childlike princess of the Vampires. As she pursues Miyu, Himiko will oppose her, aid her and finally learn the secret that binds them together. A secret from her forgotten past. a secret of life. A secret of death. A secret of the blood. Four OAVs make up this interesting series.
City of Horror. OAV #1
While a vampire boldly kills women in Kyoto, the exorcist Himiko is hired to save a young girl who has lain in a strange sleep for sixty days. Himiko believes the girl is possessed but the situation is complicated by a struggle between two vampires going on in the city. One 25 minute episode. Modern Supernatural.
Fragile Armour. OAV #3
Miyu's demonic servant Lavar is imprisoned and she asks the lady medium Himiko for help against the shinma demon responsible. But is Himiko really doing this of her own free will or is she merely bait in a battle between demons? One 25 minute episode. Modern Supernatural.
VENUS WARS (AP)
War breaks out on a future terraformed Venus. This movie follows the exploits of a group of monocyclists who rebel against the occupying forces. Later they are drafted into their nation's military and used in an anti-armour role. Science Fiction.
VILLGUST (AP)
The forces of evil have overrun the land. Can the two teams of chosen heroes save the land? Can they survive their initial meeting? Can they get the cat girl to stay with the team and not go off chasing butterflies? Two 30 minute episodes. Fantasy.
THE VIOLINIST OF HAMELIN (AP)
The Demon Clan threatens the world, but a band of adventurers are marching to defeat the demons. This bizarre band is even weirder than any D&D party I ever saw in a decade of RPG gaming. A refreshingly mad amazingly funny RPG parody. One 30 minute episode. Fantasy Comedy.
VISION OF ESCAFLOWNE (AP)
In a battle that takes him between worlds to earth, a young king slays a dragon and claims its heart to power the ancient weapon called "Escaflowne". Swept up in the battle an Earth girl with hidden prophetic power joins the king in his world of dragons, knights and a powerful enemy that destroys kingdoms. Fantasy.
WEATHERING CONTINENT (AP)
In a bleak, desolate landscape a trio of wanderers come across the fabled City of the Dead. There they must contend with a band of bandits seeking loot and the anger of the disturbed souls of the departed. Movie. Fantasy.
WINDARIA: ONCE UPON A TIME (AP)
On the world of Windaria, the Kingdom of Linaria and the Shadowlands prepare to go to war over water supplies. The heirs to Lineria and the Shadowlands are secretly in love with each other and are determined to prevent the war. But the result is bitter tragedy and destruction. Drama.
X, THE MOVIE (AP)
Blessed with great supernatural powers and cursed with a dire fate, Kamui returns to Tokyo to protect his beloved. His arrival is the signal for the Dragons of Earth to unleash their campaign to defeat the Dragons of Heaven and break the seals laid long ago. This is the movie of the final battle in the "X" manga by Clamp. Modern Supernatural.
YOMA: THE EVIL ENTITY (AP)
In feudal Japan two young ninja get involved with the awaking of an ancient evil. Fantasy Drama.
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