Fantasy: (Setting) Titles that deal in might and magic will fall into this category.
Mecha: (Story/Location) This is a genre of anime which features mechanical fighting machines. Often these take the form of giant robots but this isn't the only form mecha can take. There are tons of examples of mecha titles considering the popularity of the series.
Action Drama: (Genre) Much like "Action" (lots of shooting, explosions, and the like) except it has "Drama" thrown in as well.
| Title | Rating | Synopsis |
|---|---|---|
| C | ||
| Crow | Buy | See Karas |
| E | ||
| Escaflowne | Buy | See Tenkuu no Escaflowne |
| G | ||
 G-on Riders |
Rent |
In a near future time when alien attacks have become a common event, a secret (Japanese) organization called the GRA (GRAND RIFUREKUTO AMUDO, Grand Reflect Armor) has developed a very effective defense. Using a technology developed by Dr Sanada Mio, which she calls the 'G-On', certain young students wearing glasses (hence the "G" in the title) are able to harness their strong feelings and manifest those abilities and weapons that prove effective against the alien attacking units. The GRA has sponsored an elite high school to help identify and develop the students who have this ability in the hopes that they can defend not only Japan, but also the earth from the alien invaders. |
| G-on らいだーす (Japanese) | Rent | See G-on Riders |
| I | ||
 Ima Soko ni Iru Boku |
Rent | It doesn't look like this is going to be a great day for Matsutani Shuzo, nickname "Shu". The schoolboy has just lost a kendo fight in his dojo, and the girl he intended to impress walked away with his victorious opponent who even gave him a lecture after their fight. Depressed he retreats to the industry sector of his hometown, climbing up an old factory chimney, the "tower of courage" for his gang. To his surprise he meets a strange girl with blue hair and blue eyes up there... but then time stops for a moment - and shortly after this, he and the girl are attacked by huge mechas. Moments later he finds himself in a place he's never seen before, and his nightmare begins in a fortress named Hellywood where all values of humanity appear to be lost. And yet, Shu tries to plead for his ideals... |
| K | ||
 Karas |
Buy |
At a future time in the city of Shijuku, a series of strange murders befuddle the police. The victims were attacked in a public place and their bodies were drained of their fluids and are badly desiccated. But just out of sight of everyone, a strange battle goes on. The previous Karas has gone renegade and begins to take revenge on those he used to protect. A new Karas, the guardian of the town, has been chosen and the battle between them has begun. |
| L | ||
| Las Guerreras Magicas (In Spanish) | Rent | See Magic Knight Rayearth |
| M | ||
 Magic Knight Rayearth |
Rent |
Three girls who were on a field trip to Tokyo Tower are sucked into a different world. In this world, they must become Magic Knights in order to not only return home, but to rescue the Princess Emeraude, pillar of the world of Rayearth! Based on the popular manga by the ever popular CLAMP, this story has also spawned a video game, available on the Saturn. |
| Magic Knights Rayearth | Rent | See Magic Knight Rayearth |
| Mahou Kishi Rayearth | Rent | See Magic Knight Rayearth |
| N | ||
| Now and then, here and there | Rent | See Ima Soko ni Iru Boku |
| S | ||
 Samurai 7 |
Buy |
During a futuristic age of war and oppression, The small farming village of Kanna is tormented by a large force of mechanized bandits. Kept alive for the sole purpose of growing rice only to have it stolen by the bandits year after year. The village grows deseperate and decides the only way to ensure their survival is to hire a group of samurai. So a trio of villagers set out for the merchant city of Kouga in order to in order to achieve this goal. So begins the epic tale of a small village and their struggle for survival, And the chosen warriors brave enough to answer their call. |
| T | ||
 Tenkuu no Escaflowne |
Buy | A world is dying... torn apart by a colossal war, the planet Gaea is in turmoil. Civilizations have been wiped out, and more are ready to fall. But a girl could change all that. An ordinary girl, Hitomi finds herself transported to Gaea, where the Earth hangs in the night sky. A planet filled with magic, strange technology, and legendary armor. She doesn't know it yet, but her special abilities could be the key to saving an entire planet. |
| The Vision of Escaflowne | Buy | See Tenkuu no Escaflowne |
| 今、そこにいる僕 | Rent | See Ima Soko ni Iru Boku |
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