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Rurouni Kenshin

At the tender age of 15, Himura Kenshin was caught up in the Bakumatsu no Doran, and became known as the Hitokiri Battousai, the most feared assassin in Japan. However, disgusted and scarred by the Revolution, Kenshin took up an oath never to kill again, and became a rurouni, wandering across Japan. Now, 10 years later, Kenshin has returned to Tokyo, a city drastically changed by Meiji rule. Can he adapt to the new age and honour his vow, or will the vengeful ghosts of the past, angered by a new era that they have no place in, prevail, and reawaken the Battousai?

Fruits Basket by Orax

After Honda Tohru’s mother died in a car accident, Tohru was left to her grandfather who at the time resided with relatives who did not look so fondly on Tohru due to her mother. However, when her grandfather’s house was slated for renovations, Tohru set off to a forest and set up a tent until renovations were finished to avoid being a burden to others. One fateful day, as she was leaving for school; Tohru noticed a house in the middle of the forest, inhabited by members of the Sohma family. Eventually, she took up residence with them, and becomes entwined with a deep dark secret.

Gungrave by Phate

Brandon Heat and Harry McDowell have always been the best of friends. Although they and their gang cause nothing but trouble, that’s their lifestyle and they couldn’t be happier. However, one of their gang wars eventually attracted the attention of the large mafia syndicate Millenion. Wanting the ability to protect his family, friends, and loved ones, Brandon decides to accompany Harry and join Millenion. As they rise in rank and become esteemed members of the syndicate, they witness the meaning of “trust.”

FLCL by The Macaque

Naota’s life in Mabase is the epitome of drab. Nothing exciting ever happens there, period. His family is about as immature as one can get and now his brother’s just left to play baseball in America. Just when things couldn’t get any worse, he gets run over by a beautiful, if psychotic, girl who, after a strange exchange of words (and guitar blows) speeds off. In the wake of this strange meeting, Naota then sees his world turned upside-down as robots start spontaneously popping out of his head and wreaking havoc on the town. It seems that the scooter-riding stranger is back and she has answers to what’s happening to Naota. So much for boring days…

Gungrave by Orax

Brandon Heat and Harry McDowell have always been the best of friends. Although they and their gang cause nothing but trouble, that’s their lifestyle and they couldn’t be happier. However, one of their gang wars eventually attracted the attention of the large mafia syndicate Millenion. Wanting the ability to protect his family, friends, and loved ones, Brandon decides to accompany Harry and join Millenion. As they rise in rank and become esteemed members of the syndicate, they witness the meaning of “trust.”

FLCL by Djudge

Naota’s life in Mabase is the epitome of drab. Nothing exciting ever happens there, period. His family is about as immature as one can get and now his brother’s just left to play baseball in America. Just when things couldn’t get any worse, he gets run over by a beautiful, if psychotic, girl who, after a strange exchange of words (and guitar blows) speeds off. In the wake of this strange meeting, Naota then sees his world turned upside-down as robots start spontaneously popping out of his head and wreaking havoc on the town. It seems that the scooter-riding stranger is back and she has answers to what’s happening to Naota. So much for boring days…

Great Teacher Onizaku by Erigion

Enter Onizuka Eikichi: a twenty-two year old third-rate college graduate, karate team captain, notorious former motorcycle gang member, and a man on a quest to become Japan’s greatest teacher! Even though Onizuka first sees teaching as just another opportunity to pick up young girls, he later comes to exhibit the makings of a great mentor. Now, in order to put his money where his mouth is, Onizuka is given authority over the toughest class of delinquents in the prestigious, yet troubled, Seirin Academy. Can GTO rise to the occasion and reform his troublesome class?

Rose of Versailles

Oscar François de Jarjeyes is a promising young fencer, and is one of the top candidates to becoming the commander of the Royal Guards. Only thing is, Oscar is actually a woman, raised as a man by a father desperate for an heir. Possessing the skill and courage of a man, but the refinement and beauty of a woman, Oscar seeks to make an impact on the court at Versailles, just as France herself is about to enter the most turbulent era of her history.

Great Teacher Onizuka by Djudge

Enter Onizuka Eikichi: a twenty-two year old third-rate college graduate, karate team captain, notorious former motorcycle gang member, and a man on a quest to become Japan’s greatest teacher! Even though Onizuka first sees teaching as just another opportunity to pick up young girls, he later comes to exhibit the makings of a great mentor. Now, in order to put his money where his mouth is, Onizuka is given authority over the toughest class of delinquents in the prestigious, yet troubled, Seirin Academy. Can GTO rise to the occasion and reform his troublesome class?

Revolutionary Girl Utena: Adolescence Apocalypse

Tomboyish Utena is new to the bizarre Ohtori Academy, but not everything there is new to her. Not only does she meet her old flame Touga, who now bears a mysterious rose seal ring that seems to be a key to one of the many mysteries surrounding the couple and the school, but she also soon finds herself caught in a bizarre dueling scheme revolving around the Rose Bride Himemiya Anthy. But there is something desperately, desperately wrong at Ohtori something that could lead to the downfall of the entire school.