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Wonder Egg Priority

Also known as WONDER EGG PRIORITY.

Studio: CloverWorks , Aniplex , D.N. Dream Partners , NTV Music , Nippon Television Network , Funimation
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Fantasy , Mystery , Psychological , Sci-Fi , Thriller

This is the story of Ai, an introverted girl whose fate is forever changed when she acquires a mysterious “Wonder Egg” from a deserted arcade. That night, her dreams blend into reality, and as other girls obtain their own Wonder Eggs, Ai discovers new friends—and the magic within herself.



Tags: Tragedy , Female Protagonist , Primarily Female Cast , Urban Fantasy , Suicide , Bullying , Coming of Age , Alternate Universe , Primarily Teen Cast , Denpa , Philosophy , Ensemble Cast , Hikikomori , Afterlife , Body Horror , Artificial Intelligence , Transgender , School , LGBTQ+ Themes , CGI , Tomboy , Kuudere , Age Gap , Episodic , Gore , Isekai , Idol , Yuri , Guns

Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica

Also known as Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

Studio: Aniplex , Shaft , Mainichi Broadcasting System , Movic , Nitroplus , Aniplex of America , Madoka Partners , Houbunsha , Manga Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo , Psychological , Thriller

One night, 14-year-old Madoka Kaname has a terrible nightmare - against the backdrop of a devastated city, she witnesses a girl fight a losing battle against a dreadful being lingering above, while a cat-like magical creature tells Madoka the only way to change such tragic outcome is for her to make a contract with him and become a magical girl.

The next day, the teen's dream seemingly becomes reality as the girl she saw in her dream - Homura - arrives at Mitakihara Middle School as a transfer student, mysteriously warning Madoka to stay just the way she is; but when later on she and her best friend Sayaka encounter the same cat-like magical creature from her dream - who introduces himself as Kyubey - the pair discovers that magical girls are real, and what's more, they can choose to become one. All they must do is sign a contract with Kyubey and agree to take on the duty to fight abstract beings called 'witches' that spread despair to the human world, and in return, each one of them will be granted any single wish they desire. However, as Homura's omen suggests, there might be far more to becoming a magical girl than Madoka and Sayaka realize...

Notes:
Due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, the broadcasts of episodes 11 and 12 were delayed and were later aired as a double feature on April 21, 2011.

Tags: Magic , Tragedy , Female Protagonist , Cosmic Horror , Witch , Primarily Female Cast , Time Manipulation , Urban Fantasy , Time Loop , Philosophy , Alternate Universe , Primarily Teen Cast , Yuri , Henshin , Coming of Age , Survival , Primarily Child Cast , Aliens , Urban , Mixed Media , Kuudere , Gods , Yandere , Suicide , Anti-Hero , Denpa , Guns , Swordplay , Spearplay , School , Tomboy , Achronological Order , Archery , Anthropomorphism

Kyousougiga (TV)

Also known as Kyousougiga.

Studio: Toei Animation , Discotek
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Fantasy , Supernatural

In Kyoto, nothing changes. No, not that Kyoto, but rather the Mirror Capital Kyoto, the world inside of a painting! Colorful, beautiful, but static, the people of this world live an idyllic, if boring life. That is, until Koto appears, like a wrecking ball slamming into still waters.

Koto's never met her mother, and in search of clues about her missing parent, she winds up in the very place she's supposed to be, yet least expected. What unfolds is a tale of a crazy, mixed-up family, where the father has mysterious powers, the mother is a goddess, and the siblings have an intense rivalry that will finally see its conclusion... even if that conclusion brings about the attention of the Shrine, an organization dedicated to protecting the multiverse.



Tags: Family Life , Alternate Universe , Ensemble Cast , Philosophy , Gods , Female Protagonist , Adoption , Achronological Order , Suicide , Drawing , Isekai , Super Power , Reincarnation , Anti-Hero , Demons , Twins , Shrine Maiden , Historical , Youkai , Magic

Yuri Kuma Arashi

Also known as Yurikuma Arashi.

Studio: SILVER LINK.
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo , Psychological , Romance

At some point, somewhere in outer space, the small planet Kumalia exploded. As the particles of what used to be Kumalia showered upon Earth as a meteor shower, for some reason all the bears on earth stood up to attack humanity! In due time, a great "Wall of Extinction" was built between humans and bears, and they could no longer show aggression towards one another... One morning, Kureha Tsubasa and Sumika Izumino were alone watching lily flowers blooming. Just then, a Bear Warning pierces loudly through the air! Mystery brings on more mysteries, a series of one raging blow after another!



Tags: LGBTQ+ Themes , Yuri , Primarily Female Cast , Bullying , Love Triangle , Female Protagonist , Philosophy , Satire , Achronological Order , Fairy Tale , Henshin , Nudity , School , Anthropomorphism , Meta , Animals , Amnesia , Guns , Tragedy , Gods , Cohabitation , Religion , Denpa

Shoujo Kakumei Utena

Also known as Revolutionary Girl Utena.

Studio: J.C.STAFF , TV Tokyo , The Right Stuf International , Central Park Media , Yomiuri Advertising , SoftX
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Fantasy , Mystery , Psychological , Romance

Just after Utena's parents died, she was consoled by a prince who gave her a ring with a rose crest on it. Utena was so impressed by the Prince that she vowed to become one herself one day. A few years later, Utena is attending Ohtori Academy where she gives all the teachers headaches because she dresses in a boy's uniform so she can be like the prince she met long ago.

After Utena's friend is insulted by a member of the Student Council, Utena fights in a duel for her friend's honor. Utena's rose crest allows her to enter the dueling arena, where Utena wins the duel and becomes engaged to the Rose Bride. Unknowingly, Utena is pulled into a series of duels with other members of the Student Council for the possession of the Rose Bride. As she becomes fond of Anthy, the Rose Bride, she must fight to keep her friend safe and to discover the horrifying secret behind Ohtori Academy.



Tags: Coming of Age , Female Protagonist , Psychosexual , Philosophy , Fairy Tale , Incest , Tomboy , Ensemble Cast , Yuri , Primarily Teen Cast , Swordplay , Tragedy , Bisexual , LGBTQ+ Themes , Witch , Time Manipulation , Orphan , Age Gap , Cars , School , Surreal Comedy , Unrequited Love , Conspiracy , Memory Manipulation , Meta , Fencing , Ojou-sama , Henshin , Love Triangle , Boarding School , Crossdressing , Episodic , Bullying , Magic , Kuudere , Cheating , Denpa , Shoujo , Time Loop , Twins , Astronomy , Suicide , Politics , Athletics , Boys' Love , Body Swapping , Aliens

Chou Kaguya-hime!

Also known as Cosmic Princess Kaguya!.

Studio: Studio Colorido , Studio Chromato , Twin Engine
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Music , Sci-Fi

A tale of otherworldly beauty and celestial secrets unfolds in this new take on Japan’s oldest folktale.

Inspired by The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, the film reimagines Japan’s oldest folktale with a modern touch by integrating music, fantasy, and contemporary animation.

Set in the virtual realm of Tsukuyomi, the story unfolds as a live performance marrying original music with Yamashita’s signature style of polished visuals, emotive pacing, and dynamic 3D camerawork to boldly transform this classic tale for a new generation.



Tags: Female Protagonist , Virtual World , Fairy Tale , Coming of Age , Idol , Yuri , Aliens , Urban Fantasy , Time Skip , Otaku Culture , VTuber , Video Games , Time Manipulation , Estranged Family , LGBTQ+ Themes , Urban , Artificial Intelligence , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Tragedy , CGI , E-Sports , Vocal Synth , Swordplay , Kemonomimi , Software Development , Robots , Food , Fugitive , Nekomimi , School , Archery , Spearplay , Surreal Comedy , Satire , Mythology , Reincarnation

FLCL

Also known as FLCL.

Studio: Gainax , Production I.G , Starchild Records , Funimation , GANSIS
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Mecha , Sci-Fi

Naota is a detached sixth grader afflicted by the pangs of puberty. He's fooling around with his brother's ex-girlfriend when a crazed girl on a motor scooter runs him over, brains him with a bass guitar, and moves into his house. This pink-haired girl, Haruko - who claims she's an alien - hurls Naota into the middle of a mega-corporation's secret agenda. Oh, and now giant battling robots shoot from his skull. Mix in mind-bending animation and tunes that echo through your cerebellum to top off the trip that will have you falling hard for FLCL.



Tags: Coming of Age , Surreal Comedy , Psychosexual , Male Protagonist , Age Gap , Meta , Female Protagonist , Philosophy , Robots , Primarily Teen Cast , Slapstick , Denpa , Love Triangle , Aliens , Parody , Mopeds , Heterosexual , Vore , Amnesia , Guns , Kaiju , Urban , Gods , Super Robot , Real Robot , Nudity , Body Horror , Episodic , Baseball , CGI , Mixed Media

Shuumatsu Train Doko e Iku?

Also known as Train to the End of the World.

Studio: KADOKAWA , EMT Squared , Movic , flying DOG , DAXEL , TOKYO MX , AT-X
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Sci-Fi , Supernatural

In a seemingly ordinary rural town, something strange is happening to the residents. But Shizuru Chikura is more concerned for her missing friend. Determined to find her, Shizuru and three other girls board an abandoned train and travel to the outside world, unsure if they’ll make it back alive. As they venture toward the unknown, the question looms: What awaits them at the final stop?



Tags: Post-Apocalyptic , Trains , Travel , Female Protagonist , Primarily Female Cast , Surreal Comedy , Cosmic Horror , Memory Manipulation , Rural , Shapeshifting , Philosophy , Episodic , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Gyaru , Anthropomorphism , Animals , Zombie , Coming of Age , Time Skip , Tragedy , Denpa , Archery , Shogi , Military

Rolling☆Girls

Also known as The Rolling Girls.

Studio: WIT STUDIO , Dentsu , Shouchiku , Pony Canyon , Movic , Funimation
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Sci-Fi

Ten years after the Great Tokyo War, each prefecture in Japan has split up into independent nations. Each nation is ruled by a prophet called "Mosa" and an army called "Mob" as they start to compete to take over other countries. Four "Mob" girls from the Saitama clan, Nozomi, Yukina, Ai, and Chiaya, are ordered by their "Mosa" to travel around Japan riding their motorcycles to mediate multiple battles between nations and clans as they emerge.



Tags: Primarily Female Cast , Super Power , Surreal Comedy , Female Protagonist , Time Manipulation , Coming of Age , Ensemble Cast , Motorcycles , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Aliens , Superhero , Politics , Mopeds , Rural , Meta , Lost Civilization , Idol , Family Life , Space , Super Robot , Drawing

Mawaru Penguindrum

Also known as Penguindrum.

Studio: Brain's Base , Mainichi Broadcasting System , Sentai Filmworks
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Mystery , Psychological , Supernatural

Once you make a decision, does the universe conspire to make it happen? Is destiny a matter of chance, a matter of choice or the complex outcome of thousands of warring strands of fate? All twins Kanba and Shoma know is that when their terminally ill sister Himari collapses at the aquarium, her death is somehow temporarily reversed by the penguin hat that she had asked for. It's a provisional resurrection, however, and it comes at a price: to keep Himari alive they need to find the mysterious Penguin Drum. In order to do that, they must first find the links to a complex interlocking chain of riddles that has wrapped around their entire existence, and unravel the knots that tie them to mystifying diary and a baffling string of strangers and semi-acquaintances who all have their own secrets, agendas and "survival strategies." And in order for Himari to live, someone else's chosen destiny will have to change. It's a story of love, fate, life, death... and Penguins!



Tags: Philosophy , Found Family , Family Life , Coming of Age , Tragedy , Ensemble Cast , Terrorism , Meta , Denpa , Politics , Male Protagonist , Female Protagonist , Parody , Trains , Inseki , Henshin , Surreal Comedy , Heterosexual , Crime , Yandere , Animals , Memory Manipulation , Magic , Satire , Cult , Ghost , Fairy Tale , Primarily Teen Cast , Psychosexual , Tsundere , Achronological Order , Love Triangle , Twins , Age Gap , LGBTQ+ Themes , Incest