Archive Season
Explore the archived Summer 2001 anime lineup and open the deeper guide pages for any title in the season.
Summer 2001Studio Deen
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Fruits Basket follows high schooler Tohru Honda as she navigates loss and the challenge of finding a place to belong. After a chance encounter with members of the enigmatic Souma family, she moves into their home and soon learns they carry an unusual supernatural secret that complicates everyday life. Through quiet mo…
Summer 2001Xebec
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Every five hundred years, shamans from across the globe gather for a high stakes tournament to determine who will earn the right to commune with the Great Spirit and wield extraordinary power. Manta Oyamada, an ordinary student who can unusually perceive spirits, is drawn into this hidden world after a chance encounte…
Summer 2001Group TAC
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Grappler Baki: Saidai Tournament hen follows Baki Hanma as he enters a brutal, no holds barred competition organized by the enigmatic Mitsunari Tokugawa. Thirty eight elite combatants from around the world gather in an underground ring where traditional rules are discarded and fighters rely on raw skill and secret tec…
Summer 2001Sunrise
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Twenty two years after a mysterious event fractured the land, a jagged region known as the Lost Ground rises up, forcing its residents to adapt to an unforgiving new landscape. Kazuma is a rough hewn mercenary scraping by in this environment, gifted with a strange power that coats his right arm and torso in a metallic…
Summer 2001TNK
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Amawa Hibiki is a recent college graduate with a qualification to teach physical education who struggles to find steady employment. Facing financial pressure, he adopts a bold solution presenting himself as a woman to secure a teaching post at a school where the administration is openly hostile toward male instructors…
Summer 2001Sunrise
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When young noble Lafiel is named Territorial Ambassador to a recently acquired world, she and her companion Jinto must confront a society scarred by its past. The planet’s population is segregated and restless, with competing groups pushing for freedom and safety in different ways. As local tensions escalate, Lafiel f…
Summer 2001Gonzo
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At Daimon High, conflicts are settled in the school's sanctioned K Fight arena where combat is as much a part of daily life as classes. Ryoko Mitsurugi, a disciplined samurai and the unbeaten K Fight champion, is thrust into a larger conflict when a mysterious priestess summons her to confront a threat from the altern…
Summer 2001Madhouse, TNK
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Magical Nyan Nyan Taruto follows a small, spirited cat adjusting to life in a new town with her human family. As she explores her surroundings and befriends local residents, her attempts to stand out often lead to lighthearted mishaps. Taruto believes she may be a magical princess, but those around her are doubtful, w…
Summer 2001Vega Entertainment
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Cosmo Warrior Zero follows Warrius Zero, a war scarred officer serving on a mixed human machine crew after a hard won conflict leaves uneasy peace across the stars. Assigned to apprehend the notorious space pirate Captain Harlock, Zero must balance duty, grief, and the tense dynamics aboard his ship. As missions unfol…
Summer 2001CinePix
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Saiko Robot Kombock is set in 2040 in New Musashino City, where advances in robotics have brought humanoid machines into everyday life. The series follows Ichiro and his loyal robot companion, Kombock, as they navigate a community where humans and robots coexist and form close bonds. When a rogue scientist threatens t…
Summer 2001Toei Animation
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Nono chan follows the lighthearted everyday life of a young girl and her warm, slightly eccentric family. As the eldest daughter of the Yamada household, she navigates childhood with a curious eye and a knack for noticing the small absurdities around her. Episodes focus on domestic moments, family interactions, and ge…
Summer 2001Studio Pierrot
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Kinniku Banzuke: Kongou kun no Daibouken! follows a spirited group of schoolchildren who enter an extreme strength tournament where every match pushes participants to their limits. Amid intense physical challenges and fierce rivalries, each competitor must rely on training, wit, and teamwork to advance. The contest pl…
Summer 2001Bee Train
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In a future where the planet has been stripped to sand and scarce pools of water are the most precious commodity, Captain Kuppa sails the dunes as a daring and resourceful pirate. Joined by a ragtag crew, Kuppa navigates shifting alliances, rival factions, and deadly wildlife in pursuit of survival and opportunity. Co…
Summer 2001
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Mini Moni Yaru no da Pyon! follows the cheerful, pint sized J pop group Mini Moni as they bumble through a series of lighthearted, comedic vignettes. Each episode is a brief, self contained slice of fun that highlights the group's upbeat energy and playful chemistry. The show leans into whimsical gags, music infused m…
Summer 2001
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Mamimume★Mogacho follows a mischievous little creature whose antics shake up life on Puri Puri Island. Each episode showcases playful escapades with a cast of cheerful companions, turning small problems into lively, imaginative adventures. The series balances slapstick humor and gentle lessons, with bright visuals and…
Summer 2001
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Dong Woo is a cheerful, responsible boy who begins noticing strange sensations whenever he opens his bedroom closet. He soon discovers that the closet is more than it seems: it links his world to a mysterious fourth dimensional realm called Uniland. As he becomes the one who can open this gateway, he must navigate the…