Seasonal Anime
Browse the Fall 2003 anime list, see what is airing this season, and jump straight into overview, episode guide, and watch-order pages.
Fall 2003Bones
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Two brothers skilled in the science of alchemy push past moral boundaries in an attempt to undo a family tragedy, with devastating personal consequences. One loses parts of his body while the other survives only as a soul anchored to an imposing suit of armor, and they set out together to reclaim what was lost. The el…
Fall 2003Sunrise
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Set in 2075, Planetes imagines a near future where routine space travel and commercial activity beyond Earth have become part of everyday life. Ai Tanabe takes a position with a corporate unit tasked with cleaning up hazardous orbital debris, joining an understaffed, underfunded team that operates a battered retrieval…
Fall 2003Gonzo
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Set in a 1920s America besieged by otherworldly threats, this series follows a holy order tasked with eradicating demonic outbreaks across the country. At the New York branch, the brash young Sister Rosette Christopher and her quiet, unusual partner Chrno take on dangerous cases that often leave the city shaken. Beyon…
Fall 2003Madhouse
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Gungrave follows the lives of Brandon Heat and Harry MacDowell, two inseparable friends drawn into the violent orbit of the dominant crime syndicate, Millennion. As they rise from street level enforcers to key players within the organization, differing ambitions and loyalties begin to strain their bond. The series ble…
Fall 2003Madhouse
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In contemporary Italy, a covert government program transforms orphaned girls into highly skilled cybernetic operatives, pairing each with an adult handler for missions that blur the lines between protection and control. The series follows the girls as they carry out dangerous assignments while navigating fragile bonds…
Fall 2003J.C.Staff
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After waking in a hospital, Shiki Tohno discovers he can perceive thin, invisible threads that underlie all matter lines which, once traced or severed, can lead to destruction. Trying to keep this unsettling sight to himself, his quiet school life is shattered by a sudden, violent episode that leaves him confused and…
Fall 2003Production I.G
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Takashi Kamiyama is a polite, bookish student who unexpectedly transfers into the notorious Cromartie High, a school famed for its rough and tumble student body. His earnest attempts to keep a low profile clash hilariously with a cast of outrageous classmates from mohawked toughs to inexplicably peculiar figures that…
Fall 2003Studio Fantasia
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Kimi ga Nozomu Eien follows a group of close knit high school friends whose lives become tangled when a pivotal accident alters their relationships. At the center are Takayuki Narumi, Haruka Suzumiya, and Mitsuki Hayase, whose bonds are tested as they navigate love, loyalty, and the consequences of difficult choices.…
Fall 2003J.C.Staff
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In a world where everyone can cast a fixed number of spells and social standing depends on how often you can use them, Kazuki Shikimori is notable for having almost no magic at all. Despite his low spell count, his family line traces back to renowned magicians, making him a coveted match for others who prize genetic p…
Fall 2003Toei Animation
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In a bizarre near future world where a militaristic empire seeks to rob people of their hair and with it, their freedom an eccentric warrior wields an unusual style of combat centered on follicles. Bo bobo, a larger than life defender with a golden afro and an irreverent sense of justice, rescues a young woman and set…
Fall 2003J.C.Staff
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When three skilled Paper Masters Anita, Maggie, and Michelle arrive from Hong Kong to serve as bodyguards for a struggling young novelist, their lives quickly shift from private investigations to close protection in a new country. Tasked with keeping her safe after violence erupts at a public event, they must balance…
Fall 2003J.C.Staff
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Ai Yori Aoshi: Enishi follows Aoi and Kaoru as they navigate the next chapter of their life together, balancing domestic routines with the warmth and chaos of their extended household. Kaoru is now in graduate school while Aoi and the ever present circle of friends and tenants continue to fill the house with humor and…
Fall 2003Gonzo
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Peace Maker Kurogane follows Tetsunosuke, a young teen driven by a desire to grow stronger after a traumatic loss. He seeks to join the Shinsengumi and quickly learns that the path to becoming a warrior is harsher and more complicated than he imagined. The series balances intense action with personal struggles as Tets…
Fall 2003Group TAC, Japan Vistec
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Gilgamesh follows siblings Tatsuya and Kiyoko Madoka as they navigate a fractured world shaped by a catastrophic attack on Heaven’s Gate, a once secret research facility obsessed with unraveling the secret of eternal life. Years after the disaster dismantled the high tech information society, the pair struggle to surv…
Fall 2003TMS Entertainment
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Kyougoku Natsuhiko: Kousetsu Hyaku Monogatari follows struggling writer Momosuke Yamaoka as he travels through Edo era Japan seeking material for a collection of eerie tales. His path collides with a mysterious monk, Mataichi, and two companions whose methods for dealing with the uncanny are violent and uncompromising…
Fall 2003AIC
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Battle Programmer Shirase follows an eccentric freelance coder whose exceptional hacking talents draw a steady stream of bizarre and sometimes dangerous requests. Uninterested in typical rewards, he takes on jobs that suit his own odd tastes, producing a mix of technical showmanship and offbeat humor. Each episode bri…
Fall 2003Studio Pierrot
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Saiyuuki Reload follows priest Genjo Sanzo and his three unlikely companions Cho Hakkai, Sha Gojyo, and Son Goku as they travel west on a dangerous mission to prevent a demonic resurrection. Their path is filled with violent encounters, strange supernatural threats, and fast paced action that tests their skills and re…
Fall 2003Studio Deen
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When Hatsuki's older sister vanishes in a sudden, inexplicable event, she is drawn into a vast repository known as the Great Library a place where entire worlds are contained within volumes. Guided by an eccentric, otherworldly companion, Hatsuki journeys from book to book in search of her missing sister, encountering…
Fall 2003Madhouse, Telecom Animation Film
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In the 22nd century, when humanity lives across the solar system, a school excursion goes disastrously wrong and strands a transfer student, Luna, her pet robot Chako, and six classmates on an unfamiliar world. Cut off from their colonies, the group must pool their skills and personalities including the lone wolf Kaor…
Fall 2003TMS Entertainment
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A centuries long quest haunts Yuta after a fateful bite leaves him living far beyond a normal lifespan, and he wanders Japan searching for the elusive creatures tied to his condition. When he finally encounters mermaids, he becomes entwined with a girl who has been raised among them, and their fragile bond forces both…
Fall 2003OLM, AIC ASTA
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Shinkon Gattai Godannar!! follows a pair of pilots whose budding married life collides with high stakes mecha combat. The story centers on Goh, a veteran fighter, and Anna, his partner, as they try to navigate both their personal relationship and sudden threats from an alien force. When an attack disrupts their weddin…
Fall 2003Xebec
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Binzume Yousei follows four tiny bottle fairies, each with a vivid personality, as they leave their own realm to experience life among humans. Living with a well meaning university student and befriending a young girl, they bumble through everyday customs with curiosity and earnest enthusiasm. The series blends gentle…
Fall 2003Bee Train
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On a colonized Mars where human children have been largely replaced by artificial "dolls," a lone warrior named Layla wanders between settlements carrying the weight of a painful history. She is joined by Nei, an enigmatic doll whose origins are unclear, and Speedy, a pragmatic doll breeder with a sharp wit. Their pre…
Fall 2003Xebec
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Rockman.EXE Axess follows a near future world where people link with digital companions called NetNavis, and a new technology called synchro chips makes it possible to merge operator and Navi into the real world through a process known as cross fusion. When young Netto Yasaka and his NetNavi, Rockman, become embroiled…
Fall 2003Planet
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Ginga Tetsudou Monogatari follows a future where locomotives traverse the cosmos, linking planets as part of the Galaxy Railways. The series centers on Manabu Yuuki, a headstrong recruit in the Space Defence Force tasked with protecting these interstellar routes from criminals, saboteurs, and other hazards. Blending a…
Fall 2003Group TAC
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After losing her mother in the aftermath of a rocket accident, young Kamogawa Asumi must navigate grief and the fragile memories that remain. In her solitude she encounters a peculiar, lion masked figure who claims to be a ghost and offers unexpected help with her mother's farewell. That strange meeting sparks a bold…
Fall 2003TNK
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In UFO Princess Valkyrie 2: Juunigatsu no Yasoukyoku, the lighthearted sci fi romance continues as Valkyrie, Kazuto, and their circle confront a surge of strange occurrences centered on a mysterious newcomer known only as "Valkyrie Ghost." Romantic tensions and comedic misunderstandings mingle with high energy sci fi…
Fall 2003Ashi Productions
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F Zero: Falcon Densetsu follows Rick Wheeler, a former police detective who is revived after more than a century in suspended animation and thrust into a high speed world far beyond his time. Rejoining a band of principled racers, he must adapt to cutting edge machines and the brutal politics of futuristic racing circ…
Fall 2003TMS Entertainment
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PopoloCrois follows young Pinon, a boy whose mysterious heritage connects him to more than one world. When he crosses paths with a strange, talking creature named Pap, their chance meeting propels him into an unexpected journey. Along the way he befriends companions like Luna and Marco and faces trials that test his c…
Fall 2003Nippon Animation
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Papuwa returns in a sequel set several years after the original, centering on a mysterious boy who makes his home on a bizarre tropical island teeming with eccentric creatures. Accompanied by his prim maid Liquid and an amnesiac newcomer named Rotarou, the trio stumbles through a string of surreal, slapstick escapades…
Fall 2003
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Ocha ken: Chokotto Monogatari follows a cheerful cast of tea themed dogs and cats who live in a cozy, colorful world. Each short episode presents a lighthearted situation that highlights everyday lessons about kindness, friendship, and cooperation. The stories are simple and easy for young viewers to follow, with gent…
Fall 2003Ocon Studio
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Porong Porong Pororo follows a curious young penguin who discovers a mysterious egg that unexpectedly hatches into a small, friendly dinosaur. Together they form a close knit group with a mischievous dinosaur companion, an inventive fox, an artistic baker beaver, and a gentle polar bear who enjoys photography and fish…
Fall 2003
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Midnight Horror School follows the everyday antics at an unusual academy where each pupil is distinctively named and color coded in alphabetical order, leading to a steady stream of playful character quirks. The cast navigates a series of compact, themed spaces from classrooms and a music room to a cafeteria and a sha…
Fall 2003OLM
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Omoikkiri Kagaku Adventure Sou Nanda! follows a group of schoolchildren who are unexpectedly transported into a colorful game world after defeating a boss in a video game. There they meet the eccentric scientist who created the program, and the only way home is to complete a series of area based missions that teach sc…
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Zettai Zetsumei Dangerous Jiisan follows the chaotic antics of a wildly over the top grandfather whose outrageous stunts and nonstop pranks turn everyday life into a comedic adventure. His boundless energy and questionable habits constantly test the patience of his long suffering grandson, leading to slapstick mishaps…
Fall 2003
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Mayutoro The Toons follows a cheerful group of colorful characters as they explore a whimsical world where everyday moments can turn into small magical adventures. Each episode delivers lighthearted comedy and imaginative situations that encourage curiosity and teamwork. Gentle conflicts are resolved with creativity a…