Seasonal Anime
Browse the Winter 2008 anime list, see what is airing this season, and jump straight into overview, episode guide, and watch-order pages.
Winter 2008Imagin
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Holo is an ancient wolf deity tied to the harvest who has seen her presence fade into local legend. Kraft Lawrence is a traveling merchant whose pragmatic life changes when Holo joins him on a journey northward toward her homeland. As they move from town to town, their travels are shaped by trade, negotiation, and the…
Winter 2008Gonzo
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Tsukune Aono bumbles into enrollment at a strange boarding school where the students are monsters who present themselves as ordinary teenagers. A strict, perilous code makes it dangerous for any human to be found on campus, forcing him to hide in a world of supernatural rules and rivalries. He quickly becomes entangle…
Winter 2008P.A. Works
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Shinichirou Nakagami's quiet life in the small town of Jouhana is upended by shifting friendships, school rumors, and the complicated feelings that come with growing up. His housemate Hiromi carries a reserved sorrow that reshapes their relationship, while the eccentric Noe arrives with strange behaviors and a mysteri…
Winter 2008Xebec
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Rin Asougi is an immortal private investigator who has endured centuries of violence and always come back, making her life a cycle of danger and survival. In 1990 she crosses paths with Kouki Maeno, a man troubled by gaps in his memories, and their tentative alliance draws them into an investigation that unveils stran…
Winter 2008HAL Film Maker
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On the water covered planet Aqua, a terraformed recreation of Venice called Neo Venezia provides the gentle backdrop for day to day life and work. Three apprentice undines Akari Mizunashi, Alice Carroll, and Aika S. Granzchesta navigate training, customers, and personal growth as they pursue the rank of Prima. Their l…
Winter 2008Shaft
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Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei follows an overly pessimistic teacher, Nozomu Itoshiki, as he navigates daily life and attempts to instruct the eccentric students of class 2 F. Each episode playfully pits his despairing worldview against a roster of bizarre and vividly characterized pupils, from relentlessly optimistic…
Winter 2008A.C.G.T.
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When family circumstances force Ren Uesugi and his younger sister to start over in the city, they take an unexpected position working in an opulent household. Tasked with serving the three Kuonji sisters and mingling with the other staff and household visitors, Ren finds himself drawn into a series of awkward, comedic…
Winter 2008Zexcs
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When Takuma Hirose is sent to stay with his uncle in a quiet coastal village to treat his unexplained blindness, he finds his life changing in unexpected ways. There he meets several local girls, including the reserved Hayami Kohinata, the bright Hinata Kangura, and the enigmatic Otoha, whose strange connection to Tak…
Winter 2008J.C.Staff
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In a world where the departed can leave behind heartfelt messages for the living, a solitary courier carries those missives across the boundary between life and death. Fumika, accompanied by her enigmatic talking staff Kanaka, travels to deliver these letters to their intended recipients, regardless of whether they wa…
Winter 2008A-1 Pictures
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Persona: Trinity Soul follows three brothers reunited in a coastal metropolis rebuilt after a decade old calamity. When a string of unsettling incidents ranging from unexplained disappearances to bizarre, supernatural disturbances begins to plague the city, the siblings become drawn into the investigation. The eldest,…
Winter 2008asread.
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Minami ke Okawari follows the everyday lives of the three Minami sisters Haruka, Kana, and Chiaki as they navigate family, friends, and the small absurdities of daily life while living together. The series blends gentle slice of life moments with light hearted comedy, focusing on character interactions and situational…
Winter 2008SynergySP
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Major S4 follows Gorou Honda, a young pitcher who leaves Japan after high school to chase the dream of playing in Major League Baseball. Arriving in the United States, he quickly realizes the level of play and intensity are far beyond what he expected, and he must raise his game to compete. Much of the story focuses o…
Winter 2008Artland
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Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino follows a government program that turns young girls into cybernetic operatives and pairs them with adult handlers to carry out covert missions. The series balances tense, stylized action with quiet, character driven drama as the girls confront both external enemies and the emotional costs…
Winter 2008Studio Deen
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After being sent out from her privileged home, Rahzel sets off on a journey that forces her to confront both the wider world and her own limits. Along the way she crosses paths with Heat and Alzeid, two very different men whose travels intertwine with hers and whose personalities create both tension and camaraderie. R…
Winter 2008Tokyo Kids
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Ayakashi follows Yuu Kusaka, a young man who has grown cynical after a traumatic loss and now exploits a strange power for profit. His life is upended when a classmate's attack forces him into a fight and a mysterious girl, Eimu Yoake, intervenes and reveals the true nature of his ability: a parasitic Ayakashi that gr…
Winter 2008Anpro
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Toki Mishiba receives an unexpected invitation offering a large reward for taking part in a high risk competition and, despite his reservations, signs up. He is paired with Nobuto Nakajou and Kazuo Saitou, and the three form a tentative alliance that calls itself No Name. Together they must battle rival teams while ra…
Winter 2008Toei Animation
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Yes! Precure 5 GoGo! follows Nozomi and her friends as their duties as Precure continue with fresh challenges and abilities. A mysterious guardian invites them toward the legendary Cure Rose Garden, but reaching it requires mastering a magical relic whose use is unclear. As they seek guidance from neighboring realms,…
Winter 2008Toei Animation
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Hakaba Kitarou follows a strange young youkai who was raised among the dead and lives on the margins of the human world. Quiet and uncanny in appearance, he conceals a missing eye beneath his hair while navigating the uneasy boundaries between humans and supernatural beings. With only a few loyal companions, including…
Winter 2008Sunrise
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Kodai Ouja Kyouryuu King: Yokuryuu Densetsu follows a new chapter of dinosaur powered adventure aimed at younger viewers, blending action, exploration, and sci fi thrills. When several adults are taken by Gunenco, an agent of the mysterious Zanjark aliens, the young heroes must rise to confront an interstellar threat.…
Winter 2008Trans Arts
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In a kingdom still healing from a devastating war, Princess Rita must step into her role at court while her close companion Tina sets out on a dangerous quest of her own. Alongside an eccentric sentient tank and a courtly fairy, the pair confront the emotional strains of separation and the weight of duty. Tina's pursu…
Winter 2008Tatsunoko Production
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Yatterman follows a lively duo who take on colorful villains using inventive gadgets and oversized mecha in a world where capers and contraptions collide. Each episode blends slapstick humor with action driven set pieces, balancing lighthearted banter and clever problem solving. The series leans into whimsical visuals…
Winter 2008Nippon Animation
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Porphy and his younger sister Mina live with their parents in a quiet corner of the Greek countryside, where they have recently taken on running a small roadside gas station. A sudden, catastrophic earthquake shatters their lives, separating Porphy from his family and leaving Mina unaccounted for. Determined to reunit…
Winter 2008
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In a bustling city inhabited by humanoid cats, Catman navigates daily life with a disregard for convention that frequently leads to comic run ins with the locals. Each episode leans into surreal, slapstick humor and whimsical fantasy elements as the protagonist pursues impulsive schemes and peculiar curiosities. The s…
Winter 2008AIC Spirits
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Moegaku★5 follows Tukishima Moe, an ordinary Tokyo schoolgirl who is enlisted by the charming guide Lulue and granted magical powers to defend Akihabara and its unique pop culture energy. The show plays its comedy straight, balancing lighthearted magical girl antics with everyday school life and fan culture references…
Winter 2008TMS Entertainment
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Noramimi follows the everyday life of a mascot who works with a child care agency that places costumed helpers with human families. The protagonist, born into an oni household, struggles to find adoption because of his unusual origins, leaving him to reside at Branch 59 of Hello Kids. The series mixes gentle workplace…
Winter 2008
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Zenryoku Usagi follows a spirited crew of rabbit construction workers who tackle each day with boundless energy and a can do motto. Their short, slapstick filled adventures turn ordinary building tasks into playful challenges, full of funny mishaps and quick problem solving. With bright visuals and gentle humor, the s…
Winter 2008
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Petit Petit Muse follows twin sisters Ara and Ari as they pursue separate paths within the fashion world: Ara aiming to shine on the runway and Ari dreaming of creating garments behind the scenes. Their ambitions draw them into an extraordinary encounter with Yorang, a celestial designer whose presence challenges thei…
Winter 2008
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On chan is a lighthearted comedy centered on a lovable mascot whose playful antics spark laughter and wonder. Each episode follows On chan as they explore everyday situations with boundless curiosity, turning small moments into cheerful adventures. Gentle humor and simple lessons make the series easy for young viewers…
Winter 2008
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Shiritori Oukoku is a stop motion children's series that follows a community of forest creatures as they roam, play, and learn using the Japanese word game shiritori. Each episode centers on a simple linguistic prompt that leads the characters into small, self contained adventures highlighting cooperation and curiosit…
Winter 2008DLE
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Tatakae! Dokan kun: Gekitou kun returns for a third season of short, fast paced comedy shorts that lean into slapstick and absurd situations. The episodes were presented as segments within the Fight Tension☆TV variety program, giving the series a lively, sketch like rhythm. Expect energetic character interactions, rec…
Winter 2008
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Dr. Leonardo finds himself sharing everyday life and small scale escapades with two affable giraffe brothers in a whimsical village setting. Each short episode blends gentle slapstick and clever sight gags aimed at younger viewers, with quick, self contained stories that emphasize friendship and curiosity. The animati…
Winter 2008
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Kakugen! Kakuza Tousan returns with a fresh batch of episodes that blend lighthearted comedy and quiet drama. The season follows familiar faces as they navigate everyday challenges, strained relationships, and unexpected opportunities for growth. Episodes balance quick laughs with tender, character driven moments that…
Winter 2008DLE