Archive Season
Explore the archived Summer 2008 anime lineup and open the deeper guide pages for any title in the season.
Summer 2008Brain's Base
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Takashi Natsume is a quiet teenager who has long been burdened by the ability to see supernatural beings that others cannot. When he inherits a mysterious book filled with the names of spirits, he attracts the attention of both curious and dangerous youkai, and is forced to confront a complicated legacy left by his gr…
Summer 2008J.C.Staff
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After recent events leave Saito elevated to knighthood and high society, he and Louise must navigate how their partnership fits into a world that sees them differently. When Louise is targeted by a powerful, enigmatic mage, the confrontation exposes mysteries surrounding the rare Void power and hints at forces beyond…
Summer 2008Seven Arcs
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Nineteen year old Minato Sahashi's quiet, uncertain life is upended when a spirited young woman named Musubi appears unexpectedly and bonds with him. She is one of the Sekirei, enigmatic humanoid beings who awaken powerful abilities by forming a special connection with humans called Ashikabi. Thrust into a televised c…
Summer 2008Gonzo
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Strike Witches follows a young girl in an alternate 1944 where Earth is besieged by an otherworldly invasion. Selected to join the 501st Joint Fighter Wing, she trains alongside fellow female pilots who use mechanical Striker Units to amplify their innate magical abilities. The series blends aerial combat, science fic…
Summer 2008Diomedéa
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Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu follows Haruka Nogizaka, a beloved figure at her elite school who privately indulges in otaku pastimes she keeps hidden from classmates. When shy classmate Yūto Ayase accidentally uncovers her hobby, the two strike a bargain to protect her reputation, which gradually brings them closer. Thei…
Summer 2008A-1 Pictures
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A flamboyant officer from an interstellar police force follows a fugitive to Earth and adopts the human identity "Shion Arita" to infiltrate the fashion world. By day she rises through a modeling agency, and by night she continues her pursuit of a quarry who has blended into civilian life. When ordinary high schooler…
Summer 2008Arms
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Ikkitousen: Great Guardians follows Hakufu as her plans for new battles and tournaments are interrupted by upheaval in her personal life. As loyalties fray and fresh adversaries emerge, she must confront conflicts at home that threaten her focus and ambitions. The arrival of a younger sister she never knew adds emotio…
Summer 2008Bee Train
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Mugen no Juunin follows Manji, a notorious swordsman burdened by a violent past and an unnatural immortality bestowed by an enigmatic, long lived nun. Driven to atone, he vows to track down ruthless men and end his self imposed penance in hopes of lifting his curse. His path crosses with Rin, a determined sixteen year…
Summer 2008Production I.G
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In a stark, sand scoured realm where beastmen dominate and humans are reduced to property, the world’s ecology runs on sand in place of more familiar elements. Kyrie, a young woman who possesses an exceptional and dangerous ability, is recruited by a clandestine group determined to bring the current order to an end. T…
Summer 2008Doga Kobo
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Unchou Kan'u, a skilled warrior shaped by a tragic past, wanders the countryside dispensing justice to those who prey on the weak. When she encounters Chouhi Yokutoku, a spirited girl with a similar history, the two form a close bond and set out together as companions. Their travels bring them into contact with a colo…
Summer 2008Shaft
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Hidamari Sketch x 365 follows Yuno, a quiet art student who moves into the cozy Hidamari Apartments after starting at Yamabuki High. Living alongside her energetic friend Miyako and two supportive seniors, she navigates the small but meaningful rhythms of student life. Episodes capture everyday moments studio work, ca…
Summer 2008Nippon Animation, Shirogumi
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After leaving a successful sales career, Keiichirou Tachibana opens a small patisserie with the hope of making something of his own. One applicant stands out: Yuusuke Ono, a celebrated young pastry chef who once confessed his feelings to Keiichirou in high school. The shop soon gains another member in Eiji Kanda, a fo…
Summer 2008J.C.Staff
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After losing her signature sword in an earlier clash, Lina must keep moving with Gourry as they search for a new weapon. Their travels bring them to the bustling kingdom of Luvinagard, where a reunion with Amelia and Zelgadis turns up amid some lighthearted bickering with local pirates. The group’s return coincides wi…
Summer 2008HAL Film Maker
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In a world where practicing magic is a trained and licensed profession, young Sora Suzuki leaves her rural home for Tokyo to earn certification and keep a promise to her late father. Her internship introduces her to the rhythms of city life and the practical side of spellwork, which prove more complicated than she exp…
Summer 2008Yumeta Company
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In Arcadia, a surge of mysterious creatures has left the land reeling and its people searching for someone to restore balance. Amid rising suspicion toward once‑praised defenders, political and religious forces struggle to contain the chaos and keep order. In the midst of blame and uncertainty, whispers persist of a p…
Summer 2008Doga Kobo
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Ryouko Yakushiji is a 27 year old, multilingual investigator and Tokyo University law graduate working for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police. She is assigned to cases that blend conventional detective work with strange, otherworldly elements. Along the way she frequently crosses paths with Yukiko Muromachi, an equally ski…
Summer 2008TMS Entertainment
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Telepathy Shoujo Ran follows Ran, an upbeat first year junior high student who can sense thoughts and emotions. Her abilities draw her into a string of strange incidents, often alongside her close friends Midori who also has unusual powers and the steady Rui. As Ran grapples with how her gift affects the people around…
Summer 2008Madhouse
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Ultraviolet: Code 044 follows a genetically altered female operative enhanced by a viral treatment that grants extraordinary combat skills at a grave personal cost. Sent on a government mission to eliminate a violent rival faction called Phage and its enigmatic leader, she crosses paths with a wounded Phage soldier na…
Summer 2008Studio Deen
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Mission E follows Chinami and her group as they launch OZ, an organization funded by the Kujo Group to help people with Type E abilities find their place in everyday life. Balancing action packed confrontations with moments of lighthearted camaraderie, the series explores the tensions between personal freedom and inst…
Summer 2008
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Akiba chan follows the cheerful everyday adventures of a young otaku and her four friends who share an apartment building in a lively neighborhood. Each episode highlights their playful curiosity about TV shows, games, and pop culture as they bounce between ordinary tasks and imaginative pretend play. Lighthearted hum…
Summer 2008Sparkly Key Animation Studio
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Qin Shi Mingyue: Ye Jin Tianming follows Jing Tianming and the seasoned warrior Ge Nie as they retreat to Mechanical City, a secluded Mohist bastion bristling with ingenious defenses and automata. The fortress serves as a rare sanctuary for those resisting the Qin Empire, but its security draws the attention of powerf…
Summer 2008TMS Entertainment
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When a weather beaten scarecrow is jolted to life by a sudden storm, it begins a quiet new life beyond the field it once guarded. Curious and gentle, he wanders into a nearby village and crosses paths with the young daughter of the local scarecrow maker. Together they explore what it means to belong, learning about fr…
Summer 2008Toei Animation
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RoboDz follows the short format adventures of three robot companions Nejimaru, Sombrenosuke, and Drum Kan Be who live alongside humans in a near future world. Their everyday routines are disrupted when an alien organization known as Corporation Baddoru appears, prompting the trio to respond to the growing threat. Each…
Summer 2008
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Chibinacs 3 returns the tiny, energetic cast for a new run of laugh out loud situations and heartwarming moments. This season follows the group's everyday misadventures as they try new schemes, navigate shifting friendships, and react to increasingly absurd circumstances. The comedy leans on quick timing, playful char…
Summer 2008Group TAC, Robot Communications