A sub-genre of science fiction dealing with future urban societies dominated by computer technology. Baburugamu Kuraishisu, Serial Experiments Lain and Koukaku Kidoutai are good examples.
Titles that are dismal or gloomy in nature qualify for the dark category.
Action: Lots of shooting, explosions, and the like. Contains subcategories of more specific types such as Gun-Action, Martial Arts, and Swordplay; see also: Fighting.
| Title | Rating | Synopsis |
|---|---|---|
| B | ||
| Bubblegum Crisis 2040 | Buy | See Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 |
 Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 |
Buy |
Six years after the earth quake that destroyed most of Tokyo, a group of vigilantes have appeared to counter the threat of boomers gone mad. Can they stop the force behind the berserk boomers before it's too late? |
| E | ||
| Eva | Rent | See Shin Seiki Evangelion |
| Evangelion | Rent | See Shin Seiki Evangelion |
| H | ||
| Habitat Ground Jewdo | Buy | See Heat Guy J |
 Heat Guy J |
Buy | Daisuke and his partner J work in the special crimes department. Tasked with a large job of preventing crimes before they happen, Daisuke goes around the city trying to find who is smuggling illegal androids and mutants into the city. Now this would normally be dangerous as these crooks are very powerful themselves but Daisuke has an ace up his sleeve, Heat Guy J or Android J. |
| K | ||
 Kiddy Grade |
Buy |
Lumiere (young purple-haired girl) and Eclair (red-haired older girl) are ES-members (Ecounter of Shadow-Work) of GOTT (Galactic Organization of Tariff and Trade) who do underground works to regulate the economy and safety of the Galaxy. Like all ES members, Eclair and Lumiere have special powers. Lumiere can control any form of computer technology, even from a great distance. Eclair can turn lipstick into a deadly weapon and when she wears it, she becomes super strong and exceptionally fast. They are accompanied by a GOTT auditor named Armblast as they accomplish various missions successfully. However, their past comes back to haunt them and soon Lumiere and Eclair find themselves in the fight of their lives. What is the secret of thier past? What is GOTT doing? Will Eclair and Lumiere be able to live normal lives? |
| N | ||
| Neon Genesis Evangelion | Rent | See Shin Seiki Evangelion |
| NGE | Rent | See Shin Seiki Evangelion |
| S | ||
 Shin Seiki Evangelion |
Rent |
A secret organization, NERV, builds giant mechs called Evas that can only be piloted by 14 year olds. These EVAs are used to fight against alien beings called "angels" that come to earth and cause destruction. Shinji Ikari, the son of the CEO of NERV, is picked up to become the "3rd children" (no typo!) and pilot one of these awesome mechs. However, being the pilot takes an emotional toll on him.... |
| キディ・グレイド | Buy | See Kiddy Grade |
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