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Winter 2011Shaft
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Madoka Kaname and her friend lead ordinary middle school lives until a mysterious, otherworldly creature offers them a single wish in exchange for becoming magical girls, while a new transfer student warns that the offer carries hidden dangers. The series opens with familiar genre trappings but quickly unfolds into a…
Winter 20118bit
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Human piloted exoskeletons known as Infinite Stratos are powerful war machines designed to be operated only by women, shaping a world where their use is tightly controlled. When Ichika Orimura is unexpectedly able to pilot one, he is sent to the elite all female academy where IS pilots are trained. There he reunites w…
Winter 2011Studio Deen
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Sixteen year old Ayumu Aikawa's life takes an absurd turn when he is brought back from death by a quiet necromancer, leaving him undead and oddly resilient. Soon after, he crosses paths with Haruna, an exuberant magical girl type who drags him into a world where monsters called Megalo threaten ordinary people. Balanci…
Winter 2011Pierrot Plus
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Ishiyama High is a battleground of gangs and bravado, where first year Tatsumi Oga's fearsome reputation keeps him above the usual chaos. His life takes a surreal turn when he rescues a stranger who promptly transforms into an infant that inexplicably latched onto him an otherworldly child with a dangerous pedigree. S…
Winter 2011Bones
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Gosick follows Kazuya Kujou, a lone foreign student at the elite Saint Marguerite Academy in the fictional nation of Sauville, who has acquired an ominous reputation among his classmates. His life changes when he meets Victorique de Blois, a frail but brilliant girl who spends her days in the school's vast library and…
Winter 2011Production I.G
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Sawako Kuronuma is slowly finding her place among classmates while navigating the confusing stirrings of first love with popular classmate Shouta Kazehaya. Approaching Valentine's Day puts her newfound feelings under a quiet strain, as both try to understand how close they really are. When the new school year brings S…
Winter 2011A.C.G.T.
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In a future where humanity fights to survive against devastating alien incursions, specially enhanced fighters called Pandoras pair with Limiters to stand a chance in battle. Kazuya Aoi arrives at the West Genetics academy determined to train as a Limiter, and quickly becomes entangled with Satellizer el Bridget, a fo…
Winter 2011Studio Deen
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Kisaragi Ryuji is an otherwise ordinary high school student whose quiet routine is disrupted when his second cousin Eriko reappears and drags him into a dangerous retrieval. Inside a mysterious box they recover lives Rose, a dragon in the form of a young woman, whose presence draws the attention of a clandestine group…
Winter 2011J.C.Staff
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High schooler Yumeji Fujiwara can perceive others' dreams by sensing their auras, though he is haunted by the same recurring nightmare each night. His routine is upended when a dream demon intrudes into the waking world, and he is rescued by Merry, a strange dream being who can manifest without a human host and seeks…
Winter 2011AIC Classic
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Hourou Musuko follows two childhood friends with contrasting gender expressions as they enter the difficult terrain of adolescence. Transferring to a new school forces them to form new connections while trying to preserve the bonds they already have, and their relationships grow increasingly complicated. The series tr…
Winter 2011Studio Pierrot, David Production
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Yukitaka, a talented young baseball player who has just moved for high school, expects a quiet start in his new town but discovers an odd lodger waiting in his rented room. The newcomer insists he’s an extraterrestrial prince and proceeds to treat Earth like his personal playground, much to the bewilderment of locals…
Winter 2011Zexcs
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Nao Takanashi is a second year middle schooler so besotted with her older brother Shuusuke that she constantly tries to win his attention in decidedly intimate ways. Their daily back and forth of teasing and reluctant indulgence mixes awkward romance with a steady stream of comic moments. When Nao stumbles across some…
Winter 2011A-1 Pictures
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In a future society maintained by an all encompassing network, people live comfortably connected to the Fractale system while much of the old world lies buried in relics. Clain Necran, a solitary teen who scavenges pre system technology, encounters Phryne, a mysterious girl on the run who entrusts him with a curious a…
Winter 2011TMS Entertainment
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Cardfight!! Vanguard centers on Aichi Sendou, a reserved student who draws strength from a cherished rare card and the world of competitive dueling it represents. When a confrontation with a stronger local cardfighter forces him into a high stakes match, Aichi must confront his insecurities and learn the rules, tactic…
Winter 2011Bridge
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Mitsudomoe Zouryouchuu! follows the daily chaos that erupts when Satoshi Yabe, a well meaning but overwhelmed homeroom teacher, tries to manage a lively elementary class. The mischievous Marui triplets, with their nonstop pranks and unpredictable behavior, turn ordinary school days into comedic disasters. As mishaps a…
Winter 2011Xebec
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Rio: Rainbow Gate! follows Rio Rollins, a charismatic casino dealer famed for her winning touch, as she competes at a lavish resort where high stakes games and colorful rivalries unfold. To come closer to her legendary mother and claim the coveted title of top dealer, Rio pursues a set of thirteen mystical "gate" card…
Winter 2011DLE
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An otherworldly being who can assume any appearance most often that of a mischievous silver haired girl turns up in the life of ordinary high schooler Mahiro Yasaka. When strange extraterrestrial trouble begins to follow him, this peculiar guardian steps in, dragging Mahiro into a series of absurd, sci fi tinged encou…
Winter 2011Madhouse
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When a man from Logan's past resurfaces in Tokyo, he crosses the ocean determined to bring back the woman he loves. His search draws him into the city's underworld, where loyalties are murky and violent forces converge. As he navigates crime syndicates, political pressure, and personal demons, his physical limits and…
Winter 2011Toei Animation
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In a vibrant realm where music takes physical form, a songstress from Major Land seeks help to restore a hopeful melody twisted into something dangerous. Two girls in Kanon Town athletic, spirited Hibiki and thoughtful baker Kanade find their old friendship tested when strange musical foes appear. When an antagonist’s…
Winter 2011
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DD Hokuto no Ken presents a playful, chibi styled reimagining of the familiar post apocalyptic fighters, trading grim drama for lighthearted comedy. The cast is redesigned as very short, two heads tall figures, and much of the humor comes from putting larger than life personalities into unexpectedly cute, exaggerated…
Winter 2011TUBA
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Oscar's Oasis follows the misadventures of Oscar, a resourceful lizard eking out a living in a sunbaked, patchwork desert where water and food are scarce. Much of the humor comes from Oscar's inventive attempts to secure a drink or a meal while dodging hazards like an oasis guarded by cranky crocodiles. Nearby, a sche…
Winter 2011
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In a lively town where vehicles talk and help the people who live there, a brave rescue squad keeps everyone safe. Poli the police car, Roy the fire truck, Amber the ambulance and their teammates transform to handle accidents, hazards, and everyday problems. Each gentle, humorous episode focuses on practical safety le…
Winter 2011
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Chi Sui Maru 2nd Season follows the ongoing comedic clash between a mischievous mosquito and Nobuo, an ordinary office worker whose quiet life is repeatedly disrupted. Each episode turns mundane moments commutes, meetings, and household routines into opportunities for absurd encounters and inventive gags. The show lea…
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Kemy follows a curious young protagonist as he explores the colorful world of a neighborhood supermarket, turning everyday errands into little lessons. Each episode invites preschool viewers to observe, ask questions, and discover simple explanations about food, objects, and routines they encounter. Bright visuals and…
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Ttogttog Bagsa Eddy follows a resourceful little fox who explores the world through playful adventures designed for young viewers. Each episode turns everyday questions into gentle lessons about colors, shapes, numbers, and polite behavior. Eddy approaches problems with curiosity and creativity, showing simple strateg…