Archive Season
Explore the archived Fall 2008 anime lineup and open the deeper guide pages for any title in the season.
Fall 2008J.C.Staff
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Ryuuji Takasu is a considerate high schooler whose gentle habits clash with a stern appearance that often leads to misunderstandings. Taiga Aisaka is his pint sized classmate short in stature but fiery in temperament whose sharp tongue and bold actions make her notorious around school. After an awkward encounter, the…
Fall 2008Kyoto Animation
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Clannad: After Story follows Tomoya and Nagisa as they transition out of high school and confront the responsibilities of adulthood. Uncertain about his path, Tomoya learns to balance work and personal growth while the couple supports one another through everyday struggles. The series focuses on family, friendship, an…
Fall 2008A-1 Pictures
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In Victorian England, young noble Ciel Phantomhive serves as the crown’s troubleshooter, tasked with investigating the capital’s most disturbing and enigmatic cases. He is aided by Sebastian Michaelis, an impeccably skilled and inscrutable butler whose abilities go far beyond ordinary servants. A personal tragedy and…
Fall 2008J.C.Staff
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In a technologically advanced city where students train supernatural psychic abilities, high schooler Touma Kamijou stands out for having no esper power but possessing a peculiar ability that can nullify other supernatural effects. His life of ordinary struggles is upended when he crosses paths with Index, a mysteriou…
Fall 2008Gonzo
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Rosario to Vampire Capu2 follows Tsukune Aono, an ordinary boy trying to survive at a academy filled with supernatural students while navigating growing affections from several charismatic classmates. Among them is Moka Akashiya, a gentle vampire whose sealed alternate persona adds tension and mystery to their daily l…
Fall 2008Studio Deen
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Vampire Knight Guilty follows Yuuki Cross at Cross Academy as the return of Zero Kiryuu brings relief, but also unsettling changes that hint at deeper troubles. Plagued by disturbing visions, Zero begins to search for their cause while Yuuki finds herself haunted by similar apparitions that stir questions about her pa…
Fall 2008Madhouse
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Takumi Nishijou is a reclusive high schooler who prefers virtual worlds and spends most of his time online, plagued by disturbing delusions and a persistent feeling of being watched. When he receives a gruesome image from an anonymous user and then witnesses the same scene unfold in front of him, his fragile grip on r…
Fall 2008HAL Film Maker
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Kyouko Mogami has spent years sacrificing her own dreams to support a childhood friend’s rise as an idol, only to have her devotion repaid with callous indifference. Furious and determined, she storms into the entertainment world with the single minded goal of outshining him. The series mixes sharp comedy with heartfe…
Fall 2008Madhouse
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One Outs follows Toua Tokuchi, a brilliant but cynical pitcher who treats baseball as a high stakes game of skill and wagers. Recruited reluctantly by a struggling professional team after a dramatic one on one encounter, he brings unorthodox tactics and a calculating mindset that unsettle teammates and opponents alike…
Fall 2008AIC Spirits, asread.
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Set in a Japan where a covert government unit confronts threats from the otherworldly, Ga Rei: Zero follows two young exorcists whose close bond is tested by the burdens of their work. Kagura Tsuchimiya, raised by the Isayama family, and her foster sister Yomi serve together in the Supernatural Disaster Countermeasure…
Fall 2008OLM
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Raimon Middle School's soccer club faces the threat of being shut down, but its earnest captain Mamoru Endou refuses to give up on the sport he loves. With boundless optimism and tireless effort, he sets out to recruit talented players and rebuild the team's spirit. Among those he seeks is the reserved prodigy Shuuya…
Fall 2008Manglobe
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A bold escapee named Michiko bursts back into the world driven by a single obsession: to find a man tied to her past. She crosses paths with Hana, a young girl trapped in an abusive household, and the two form an uneasy partnership as Michiko claims a sudden connection and spirit of protection. Together they traverse…
Fall 2008Studio Deen
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Junjou Romantica 2 follows the evolving relationships of several couples as they navigate love, career pressures, and personal insecurities. The series blends lighthearted comedy with quieter dramatic beats, balancing playful misunderstandings and emotional conversations. Characters deepen and face new challenges that…
Fall 2008A-1 Pictures
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Jin Mikuriya is an ordinary high school student whose hobby in woodcarving unexpectedly leads to the revival of a nature guardian. The girl who appears, Nagi, claims responsibility for protecting the land but is weakened after losing much of her power. As Jin and Nagi become linked, they must navigate the practical ch…
Fall 2008Madhouse
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Casshern Sins follows a lone, amnesic warrior wandering through a ruined world inhabited only by sentient machines slowly breaking down. As society unravels and a desperate legend circulates that killing him will grant everlasting life, many pursue him with hope or hatred. Haunted by fragments of his past and the trai…
Fall 2008Shaft
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ef: A Tale of Melodies follows intersecting lives shaped by memory, longing, and quiet mysteries. Himura Yuu, a diligent student, is unsettled when a girl from his past, Amamiya Yuuko, reappears and stirs forgotten recollections. Meanwhile, Kuze Shuuichi, outwardly aloof, and Hayama Mizuki, drawn to his music, navigat…
Fall 2008Nomad
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Sakurashin is a city where humans and youkai coexist beneath the protection of seven mystical trees, creating an uneasy but hopeful balance between the two groups. The Hizumi Life Counseling Office serves as the town's frontline, led by teenager Akina Hiizumi, who can perform a powerful form of "tuning" to deal with d…
Fall 2008Sunrise
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Kidou Senshi Gundam 00 Second Season is set in a near future Earth where a powerful central authority enforces order with an increasingly heavy handed security force. A return of a masked armed group equipped with advanced mobile suits reignites public conflict as their pilots confront the regime’s abuses. The series…
Fall 2008TNK
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Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka is a romantic comedy with ecchi elements that follows the collision of two very different lives after a chance encounter leaves a high school girl and a quiet classmate entangled in rumors and awkward misunderstandings. The heroine, sheltered and accustomed to strict expectations, finds herself…
Fall 2008Artland
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Hakushaku to Yousei follows Lydia Carlton, a young woman in nineteenth century Scotland who makes a living caring for the unseen spirits others dismiss. Possessing the rare ability to perceive and communicate with fairies, she navigates a world that doubts her talents. Her path crosses with Edgar, a reserved noble kno…
Fall 2008Gainax, feel.
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Shikabane Hime: Aka follows Ouri Kagami, a boy raised at a shrine run orphanage, whose quiet routine is disrupted when he witnesses the patron, Keisei Tagami, seemingly bring a scarred girl named Makina Hoshimura back from death. Makina is revealed to be a Shikabane Hime, an undead warrior charged with hunting other d…
Fall 2008J.C.Staff
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Nodame Cantabile: Paris hen follows Chiaki and Megumi "Nodame" Noda as they relocate to Paris to pursue advanced musical training and professional opportunities. The series mixes lighthearted comedy and romantic moments with the pressures of conservatory life, competitions, and mentorship under notable instructors. As…
Fall 2008Sunrise
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Tales of the Abyss follows Luke von Fabre, a sheltered young noble whose life changes when a chance encounter with a mysterious swordswoman propels him far from home. As they travel together, the pair become entangled in a larger conflict fueled by a long standing prophetic doctrine that shapes nations and justifies w…
Fall 2008Satelight
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Amu Hinamori and her friends at Seiyo Elementary face a new wave of challenges as strange, harder to handle Heart Eggs begin appearing across town. A powerful object called the Embryo becomes the focus of competing interests, and a mysterious newcomer with a ruby necklace complicates the Guardians’ efforts. As tension…
Fall 2008Studio Deen
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Jigoku Shoujo Mitsuganae is a supernatural suspense story that blends horror and mystery as a mysterious figure reappears to resume an eerie, otherworldly service. When a seemingly ordinary schoolgirl becomes entangled with this returning presence, her quiet life is upended and she must confront unsettling duties she…
Fall 2008Madhouse
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Kurozuka follows the journey of Kurou, a 12th century swordsman who, along with his loyal companion Benkei, stumbles into the secluded home of the enigmatic Kuromitsu. Welcomed yet warned away from certain places in her house, Kurou’s fascination draws him into a perilous web of dark secrets and forbidden affection. A…
Fall 2008Madhouse
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When a schoolgirl is found gravely injured on a train platform and later disappears from a secluded medical facility, veteran detective Shuutarou Kiba is drawn into a case that quickly grows stranger and more disturbing than it first appears. The investigation pulls him into the orbit of a prominent acting family, an…
Fall 2008Nippon Animation
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Hyakko follows the early days of high school as timid Ayumi Nonomura and quiet Tatsuki Iizuka stumble through the sprawling grounds of Kamizono Academy. Their path quickly crosses with the exuberant Torako Kageyama and her steady friend Suzume Saotome, whose energetic presence pulls the pair into the rhythm of school…
Fall 2008Zexcs
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At a whimsical school hidden from ordinary maps, a well meaning student’s exam summons an extraordinary girl whose magical might dwarfs that of the entire academy. Her fierce devotion to her summoner upends the routines of both classmates and faculty, triggering a steady stream of comic misunderstandings and romantic…
Fall 2008Gonzo
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Kurogane no Linebarrels follows Kouichi Hayase, a fourteen year old whose uneventful life is upended when an unexpected incident links him to a mysterious girl and a massive humanoid mecha called LINEBARREL. Thrust into violent clashes and hidden agendas, he must quickly adapt as conflict surrounds him and those he ca…
Fall 2008HAL Film Maker
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Sanpeita Kobayashi has held onto a childhood promise that someday he and his childhood friend would reunite as a married couple. His ordinary high school life is upended when a combat capable robot piloted by a girl who looks exactly like that friend appears in his bedroom and insists on playing the role of his spouse…
Fall 2008Xebec
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Kyou no 5 no 2 is a lighthearted slice of life comedy that follows the everyday antics of a fifth grade class and their shifting friendships. Centered on Ryota Satou but driven by an ensemble of classmates, the series highlights playground games, childish schemes, and the awkwardness that comes with early crushes. Hum…
Fall 2008AIC ASTA
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Tentai Senshi Sunred follows an unusual hero and his polite nemesis as they spar across the city of Kawasaki in a comedy that turns superhero conventions on their head. Sunred is foul mouthed, slovenly, and more likely to be found at a pachinko parlor than patrolling the streets, while his partner Kayoko tries to keep…
Fall 2008Artland
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Tytania follows the unraveling of a once dominant aristocratic empire as challenges to its rule begin to spread across human space. After an unprecedented military setback, the officer at the center of the incident finds himself vilified and pursued by both enemies and former allies. Forced into a fight for survival,…
Fall 2008Satelight
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Hokuto no Ken: Raoh Gaiden Ten no Haoh follows the rise of a formidable warrior who seeks to impose order on a brutal, post apocalyptic world through unmatched martial skill and iron will. As rival powers clash across desolate landscapes, his relentless ambition and uncompromising methods set the stage for intense con…
Fall 2008Madhouse
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Stitch! follows the mischievous alien Stitch after a space mishap leaves him stranded on Izayoi Island, a small community at Japan’s southern tip. He soon befriends Yuuna, an energetic fourth grader who knows karate, and the two navigate island life together. When Yuuna tells Stitch about the Stone of Chitama a myster…
Fall 2008
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Bihada Ichizoku centers on twin sisters Sara and Saki, who find their lives shaped by a longstanding global contest that prizes flawless skin. Balancing family expectations, public scrutiny, and their own contrasting personalities, the pair navigate both humorous situations and heartfelt moments. The series mixes ligh…
Fall 2008Kanaban Graphics
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Usavich III follows the misadventures of Putin and Kirenenko as they navigate a series of absurd, fast paced situations. The series leans on visual comedy and deadpan reactions, delivering short, self contained episodes that emphasize timing and physical gags. After a significant change in their circumstances, the duo…
Fall 2008Sunrise
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Toppa Bashin is a sixth grader whose life revolves around the card game Battle Spirits, chasing every chance to prove himself. Wearing a distinctive ruby pendant that hints at a deeper connection, he idolizes the game’s top young player, J, and impulsively challenges him. Their duel unexpectedly shifts to a strange sk…
Fall 2008TMS Entertainment
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Live On Cardliver Kakeru follows Kakeru, a passionate but perpetually unlucky player of the popular Live On card game. After he rescues a small, dog like creature pursued by unknown figures, he receives a mysterious card that grants him an unexpected ability. That gift pulls him into a hidden side of the card game and…
Fall 2008Tatsunoko Production
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Mach Girl follows Lip, a spirited racer who travels from town to town challenging opponents in high stakes competitions with her compact three wheeled car, Mach Pink. The series blends speedy racing sequences with lighthearted comedy, often leaning on quirky rivals and eccentric local characters. Episodes focus on inv…
Fall 2008A-1 Pictures, No Side
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Zettai Yareru Greece Shinwa is a comedic, ecchi take on ancient Greek mythology where immortal deities cause chaotic and risqué situations for the people around them. The series follows an ensemble cast gods and mortals alike whose conflicting desires and eccentric personalities drive episodic misadventures. Humor lea…
Fall 2008
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Noramimi 2 returns to the same offbeat world of small town absurdity, continuing its blend of low key humor and character driven vignettes. Episodes center on the everyday misadventures of a cast of eccentric residents as they bumble through misunderstandings, odd jobs, and unlikely schemes. The tone stays light and o…
Fall 2008Toei Animation
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Negibouzu no Asatarou follows the quirky misadventures of Asatarou, a samurai with an unmistakable onion shaped head, as he navigates a world full of oddities and lively encounters. Each episode pairs brisk, lighthearted action with playful humor, putting Asatarou's earnestness and unconventional skills to the test. A…
Fall 2008DLE
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Panpaka Pants is a lighthearted short form comedy that follows an enthusiastic pig and his companions as they get into playful, often absurd situations centered around their beloved underwear. Each episode delivers quick, family friendly gags and simple adventures aimed at younger viewers. The show emphasizes silly hu…
Fall 2008
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Giga Tribe follows 13 year old Gang Tu Ji, a determined kid whose attempts to impress the school's favorite girl are upended when four odd creatures suddenly arrive at his home. They hand him a strange gem called the Giga Stone, which lets Tu Ji become the Tribe Captain while his new companions assume humanoid, sentai…
Fall 2008
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Ocha ken: Ryokutto Monogatari follows a cheerful cast of curious characters as they explore everyday life with a focus on caring for nature. Gentle, easygoing episodes show small adventures like gardening, recycling, and learning about animals presented in a way young viewers can understand. The storytelling emphasize…
Fall 2008
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In the quaint, sleepy town of Penguin Village Hills, everyday life is anything but ordinary thanks to a cast of eccentric locals. The series follows how their small scale routines and oddball interactions spiral into comedic complications, often amplified by the presence of a nonstop local TV program. Each episode bal…
Fall 2008
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Net Miracle Shopping follows a quirky mail order show where the hosts unveil imaginative and often absurd new items each episode. Presenters Yamada and Sota showcase these unusual products with playful banter and demonstrations that highlight both their promise and their comedic shortcomings. The series leans into lig…