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This film was subtitled “The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem.”
What is Interstella 5555?
This toy 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 as a short film before getting a Kickstarter and a Netflix TV series.
What is Little Witch Academia?
For its US release, this series added “Mongolian Chop Squad” to its title to prevent potential copyright infringment.
What is Beck?
Central Park Media’s president loved MD Geist so much that he made Geist’s power mech suit the logo of this division of the company.
What is US Manga Corps?
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?
This series was adapted by Gonzo from a US comic about a woman with a gauntlet that grants her superpowers.
What is Witchblade?
To see this series in order, you’ll need to watch films subtitled “Tekketsu,” “Nekketsu,” then “Reiketsu.”
What is Kizumonogatari?
After this anime crowdfunding site went under, its founder 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 the world and explore new locations.
What is Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina?
This smash-hit comedy show had sequels titled “World Series,” “The Beautiful World,” and “Paint It White.”
What is Hetalia?
This company was founded by a group of 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?
A fleet 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 KyoAni series.
What is Love, Chuunibyou, and Other Delusions?
A division of 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 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?