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JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (TV)

Also known as JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (TV).

Studio: david production , Warner Bros. Japan
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Supernatural

Beginning its tale in 19th century England, young aristocrat Jonathan Joestar finds himself locked in bitter rivalry with Dio Brando, a low-born boy who Jonathan's father took under his wing after the death of Dio's father. Discontent with his station in life, Dio's fathomless lust to reign over all eventually leads him to seek the supernatural powers of an ancient Aztec stone mask in the Joestar's possession—an artifact that will forever change the destiny of Dio and Jonathan for generations to come.

Fifty years later, in 1938 New York City, Jonathan's grandson Joseph Joestar must take up his grandfather's mission and master the abilities necessary to destroy the stone mask and its immensely powerful creators who threaten humanity's very existence, the Pillar Men.



Tags: Male Protagonist , Super Power , Primarily Male Cast , Urban Fantasy , Vampire , Time Skip , Shounen , Cultivation , Tragedy , Revenge , Foreign , Primarily Adult Cast , Zombie , Gore , Body Horror , Historical , Travel , Bullying , Cyborg , Philosophy , Crossdressing , Nudity , Chimera , Amputation , Rugby , Meta

Souten no Ken

Also known as Fist of the Blue Sky.

Studio: TV Asahi , Palm Studio , APPP
Status: Finished
Genres: Action

A mysterious man known as "the King of Death" roams the streets of pre-war Shanghai in this action-packed prequel to Fist of the North Star.

Shanghai in the 1930s is a dangerous place. Foreign governments and Chinese factions have carved the city into different quarters, each with its own laws and government, and all rife with corruption. As the major powers vie for political control, the streets are left to local gangs. Life is cheap, and death is always near.

In days past, one man walked these mean streets battling the forces of evil. He was known only as Yan Wang, "the King of Death." Few knew who he really was, but many knew that he was a master of Hokuto Shinken - Fist of the North Star - a lethal martial art. He disappeared years ago after dispatching the city's worst gangsters, and is now rumored to be in Japan. Various people have come to Japan in search of him, but who will find him first?

Tags: Martial Arts , Mafia , Male Protagonist , Primarily Male Cast , Foreign , Seinen , Historical

JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken

Also known as JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.

Studio: APPP
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Horror , Supernatural

Kujo Jotaro is a normal, popular Japanese high-schooler, until he thinks that he is possessed by a spirit, and locks himself in prison. After seeing his grandfather, Joseph Joestar, and fighting Joseph's friend Muhammad Abdul, Jotaro learns that the "Spirit" is actually Star Platinum, his Stand, or fighting energy given a semi-solid form. Later, his mother gains a Stand, and becomes sick. Jotaro learns that it is because the vampire Dio Brando has been revived 100 years after his defeat to Jonathan Joestar, Jotaro's great-great-grandfather. Jotaro decides to join Joseph and Abdul in a trip to Egypt to defeat Dio once and for all.


Tags: Shounen , Super Power , Vampire , Primarily Male Cast , Body Horror , Male Protagonist , Urban Fantasy , Desert , Foreign , Gore , Travel , Nudity , Tragedy , Gambling , Poker , Time Manipulation , Cars , Tanned Skin , Motorcycles , LGBTQ+ Themes , Swordplay , Middle East

JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (2000)

Also known as JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2000).

Studio: APPP
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Horror , Supernatural

Kujo Jotaro is a normal, popular Japanese high-schooler, until he thinks that he is possessed by a spirit, and locks himself in prison. After seeing his grandfather, Joseph Joestar, and fighting Joseph's friend Muhammad Abdul, Jotaro learns that the "Spirit" is actually Star Platinum, his Stand, or fighting energy given a semi-solid form. Later, his mother gains a Stand, and becomes sick. Jotaro learns that it is because the vampire Dio Brando has been revived 100 years after his defeat to Jonathan Joestar, Jotaro's great-great-grandfather. Jotaro decides to join Joseph and Abdul in a trip to Egypt to defeat Dio once and for all.

Tags: Super Power , Urban Fantasy , Foreign , Revenge , Ensemble Cast , Shounen , Primarily Male Cast , Gore , Male Protagonist , Travel , Desert , Vampire , Cars , Zombie , Tragedy , Nudity , Middle East

Sunabouzu

Also known as Desert Punk.

Studio: GONZO , GDH , Funimation , Pony Canyon , CBC
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Ecchi , Sci-Fi

The Great Kanto Desert is a miserable place. It’s also the home of hero-for-hire Desert Punk, the closest thing to a good guy the wasteland’s got. He’s known as the best man for any job, but his reputation is undone by his raging hormones when curvy Junko uses her double-D charms to double-cross him. With debt hanging over his head, Desert Punk sets out to salvage his name.



Tags: Post-Apocalyptic , Slapstick , Anti-Hero , Guns , Survival , Desert , Military , Artificial Intelligence , Slavery , Terrorism , Gangs , Shounen , Lost Civilization , War , POV , Episodic , Conspiracy , Nudity

Violence Jack: Harem Bomber

Also known as Violence Jack: Slumking.

Studio: Dynamic Planning , Discotek , Soei Shinsha , Ashi Productions
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Horror

Kanto Hell Earthquake has demolished the metropolitan completely. After the earthquake, Slum King is kidnapping girls and sell them as sex slaves. Mari is wandering on the devastated field looking for her lover, Ken. But she is also kidnapped by them. While she is tortured and trained as a sex slave, Ken saves her. Ken has become the member of Slum King. The king offers condition to him; in return for releasing her, he has to kill Violence Jack.



Tags: Gore , Post-Apocalyptic , Nudity , Motorcycles , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Gangs , Slavery , Bar , Natural Disaster , Guns , Shounen

Souten no Ken: REGENESIS

Also known as Fist of the Blue Sky: Regenesis.

Studio: POLYGON PICTURES
Status: Finished
Genres: Action

A mysterious man known as "the King of Death" roams the streets of pre-war Shanghai in this action-packed prequel to Fist of the North Star.

Shanghai in the 1930s is a dangerous place. Foreign governments and Chinese factions have carved the city into different quarters, each with its own laws and government, and all rife with corruption. As the major powers vie for political control, the streets are left to local gangs. Life is cheap, and death is always near.

In days past, one man walked these mean streets battling the forces of evil. He was known only as Yan Wang, "the King of Death." Few knew who he really was, but many knew that he was a master of Hokuto Shinken - Fist of the North Star - a lethal martial art. He disappeared years ago after dispatching the city's worst gangsters, and is now rumored to be in Japan. Various people have come to Japan in search of him, but who will find him first?

Tags: Full CGI , Martial Arts , Mafia , Historical , War

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Crystal

Also known as Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal: Seasons 1-2.

Studio: Toei Animation , Kodansha , Viz Media , Madman Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo , Romance

Tsukino Usagi is a clumsy crybaby, but otherwise very cheerful 8th grade student. One day she meets a cat named Luna with a crescent moon on her head, and is transformed into the sailor-suited guardian of love and justice, Sailor Moon! As a chosen guardian of justice, Usagi has a mission … to find her comrades; to find the Phantom Silver Crystal; and protect the Princess. However, Queen Beryl of the Dark Kingdom also seeks the terrible power of the Silver Crystal, and sends her agents into the city where Usagi lives; triggering the start of a fierce battle.

Will Sailor Moon be able to find the other Sailor Guardians, and if she does, together can they find the Phantom Silver Crystal and protect the Princess?!

Note: VIZ Media has labeled the 1st and 2nd cour of this season as "Seasons 1-2", while labeling the third cour as "Season 3".

Tags: Magic , Coming of Age , Female Protagonist , Henshin , Shoujo , Urban Fantasy , Space , Lost Civilization , War , Mythology , Parenthood , Found Family , Time Manipulation , Super Power , Primarily Female Cast , Aliens , Tragedy , Fairy Tale , Space Opera , Demons , Primarily Teen Cast , Bullying , Superhero , Reincarnation , Suicide , Body Horror , Memory Manipulation , CGI , Revenge , Tokusatsu , Rehabilitation , Shrine Maiden , School , Bisexual

Violence Jack: Hell's Wind

Studio: D.A.S.T. Corporation , Studio 88 , Japan Home Video , Soeishinsha , Discotek
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Horror

The survivors of Kanto's Hell Earthquake built a new city and christened it "Hope Town". However, this peaceful town becomes a nightmare when it's raided by the motorcycle gang, "Hell's Wind". They abduct the women while the remaining townsfolk are left helpless against them.

Meanwhile, a boy, Subaro, meets Jun. Jun's lover was previously murdered, and the duo help one another to fight against Hell's Wind. The battles are getting more and more difficult, but with the appearance of Violence Jack, the citizens seem to gain the upper hand against Hell's Wind.



Tags: Post-Apocalyptic , Gore , Motorcycles , Nudity , Male Protagonist , Revenge , Guns

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon

Also known as Sailor Moon.

Studio: Toei Animation , TV Asahi , Madman Entertainment , Viz Media
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo , Romance

Usagi Tsukino is an average student and crybaby klutz who constantly scores low on her tests. Unexpectedly, her humdrum life is turned upside down when she saves a cat with a crescent moon on its head from danger. The cat, named Luna, later reveals that their meeting was not an accident: Usagi is destined to become Sailor Moon, a planetary guardian with the power to protect the Earth. Given a special brooch that allows her to transform, she must use her new powers to save the city from evil energy-stealing monsters sent by the malevolent Queen Beryl of the Dark Kingdom.

But getting accustomed to her powers and fighting villains are not the only things she has to worry about. She must find the lost princess of the Moon Kingdom, the other Sailor Guardians, and the Legendary Silver Crystal in order to save the planet from destruction.



Tags: Magic , Shoujo , Female Protagonist , Henshin , Primarily Female Cast , Urban Fantasy , Super Power , Heterosexual , Demons , Found Family , Amnesia , Slapstick , Reincarnation , Coming of Age , Ensemble Cast , Fairy Tale , Primarily Teen Cast , Urban , Animals , School , Episodic , Superhero , Tragedy , Mythology , War , Dissociative Identities , Revenge , Aliens , Space , Tokusatsu , Body Horror , Shrine Maiden , Age Gap , Unrequited Love , Time Manipulation , Makeup , Suicide , Boys' Love