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You may know it as “The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem.”
What is Interstella 5555?
This Japanese company created two different American anime brands, adding “Entertainment” and “Visual” to distinguish the two.
What is Bandai?
After a humiliating slap to the face, he proclaimed, “Not even my own father hit me before!”
Who is Amuro Ray?
We’re still waiting for news about the long-delayed movie sequel to this 2016 figure skating series.
What is Yuri!!! on Ice?
This series about a magical school began its life as part of the government’s Animator Training Program before getting a Kickstarter and a Netflix-funded TV series.
What is Little Witch Academia?
It got two movies called “Big Trouble in Nekonron, China” and “Nihao My Concubine.”
What is Ranma 1/2?
The president was such a big fan of MD Geist that he insisted on this company making Geist’s power mech suit its logo.
What is Central Park Media?
His famous incantation begins with “I am the bone of my sword.”
Who is Archer?
So much for retirement! Hayao Miyazaki is hard at work on this upcoming film.
What is How Do You Live?
An East-West collaboration that saw anime studio Gonzo adapt Top Cow Production’s comic series, about a woman with a gauntlet that grants her superpowers.
What is Witchblade?
To watch it in order, you’ll need to see Tekketsu, Nekketsu, and Reiketsu.
What is Kizumonogatari?
The founder of this short-lived retro anime crowdfunding site went on to create J-Novel Club.
What is Anime Sols?
This leader’s final words in the series: “Earth... Everything about it is precious.”
Who is Captain Okita?
Coming this fall, Gundam gets its first female protagonist in this new project.
What is The Witch from Mercury?
In this 2020 anime series, the title character is inspired by reading about a famous witch to travel her world and explore new locations.
What is Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina?
The original series was followed by “World Series,” “The Beautiful World,” and “Paint It White.”
What is Hetalia?
This company was co-founded by a group of University of California, Berkeley alumni fresh off a stint at the popular startup Hot or Not.
What is Crunchyroll?
In a climactic battle, she reveals that she can “shoot things other than coins.”
Who is Misaka Mikoto?
Visual novel fans know the upcoming second season of this anime features the death of a beloved character at the hands of the alien “BETA.”
What is Muv-Luv Alternative?
An army of girls gain special powers and take off to fight the Neuroi in this franchise.
What is Strike Witches?
Don’t get it mixed up with the A-ha video! “Take on Me” is the movie version of this TV series.
What is Love, Chuunibyou, and Other Delusions?
A division of the Japanese company Broccoli that released translated anime and manga for seven years before shutting down. Most notably: FLCL.
What is Synch-Point?
This character sparked a meme based on her tendency to say “uguu.”
Who is Ayu Tsukimiya?
A young racer drives an internal combustion car in a world of self-driving electric cars. It’s the 2023 anime adaptation of Shuichi Shigeno’s racing series.
What is MF Ghost?
In this series, the last surviving witch must protect a princess from the invading armies of Germania.
What is Izetta the Last Witch?