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Gyo

Also known as GYO: Tokyo Fish Attack.

Studio: Aniplex , ufotable , Aniplex of America , Hanabee Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Horror , Mystery , Psychological , Sci-Fi

Something in Okinawa reeks, and it isn't long before Kaori and her friends realize that the smell is coming from dead fish, which are walking out of the sea. The fish are fused to metal legs and are infected with a disease contractable by humans that was invented as a weapon by unknown sources. After what happens to Tadashi, Kaori finds herself in a new world very much like the old one but with the stench of death.

Tags: Gore , Seinen , Post-Apocalyptic , Body Horror , CGI , Tragedy , Female Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Pandemic , Ero Guro , Coastal , Fishing , Urban , Nudity , Threesome

Hell Target

Studio: Nakamura Production
Status: Finished
Genres: Horror , Sci-Fi

A spaceship is lost near the forbidden planet of Inferno II. Some years later, a second ship with a crew of nine gets there and encounters a monster that rapidly makes mince meat of most of them. The sole survivor, Makuro Kitazato, must destroy the monster before it can surprise a third ship that is already en route.



Tags: Tragedy , Gore , Space , Primarily Adult Cast , Time Skip , Nudity , Aliens , Ghost , Cosmic Horror

LILY-C.A.T.

Also known as Lily C.A.T..

Studio: Studio Pierrot , Victor Entertainment , Discotek
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Horror , Sci-Fi

2264 A.D.: The Starship Saldes is sent into deep space to explore a newly discovered planet. The journey will take twenty years. The Saldes' crew of thirteen, mixing experienced space jockeys with eager but naive scientists, are prepared for anything - except an unseen alien invader with an insatiable appetite and the ominous force that takes over the ship's controls. The voyage becomes a grim struggle for survival in a vessel which has become a coffin orbiting the paradise world which was to be its destination.



Tags: Space , Survival , Fugitive , Animals , Eco-Horror , Aliens , Tragedy , Body Horror , Gore , Male Protagonist , Guns , Detective , Time Skip , Artificial Intelligence , Nudity , Revenge

MEMORIES

Also known as Memories.

Studio: MADHOUSE , Horipro , Studio 4°C
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Drama , Horror , Mystery , Psychological , Sci-Fi

Memories is a compilation of three standalone short films encompassing different genres.

Magnetic Rose — a science fiction tale that tells a chilling story of love, loss, and the unwillingness to forget.
Stink Bomb — a tongue-in-cheek story of a chemical researcher who is just looking for a way to get rid of his cold... so why is everybody around him dying?
Cannon Fodder — an introspective tale about modern wars and simply following orders.

Tags: Anthology , Steampunk , Dystopian , Politics , Cyberpunk , Space , Military , Seinen , Primarily Adult Cast , Tragedy , War , Male Protagonist , Episodic , Work , Guns , Primarily Male Cast , Mopeds , Memory Manipulation

Cowboy Bebop

Also known as Cowboy Bebop.

Studio: Sunrise , Bandai Visual , Bandai Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Sci-Fi

Enter a world in the distant future, where Bounty Hunters roam the solar system. Spike and Jet, bounty hunting partners, set out on journeys in an ever struggling effort to win bounty rewards to survive.

While traveling, they meet up with other very interesting people. Could Faye, the beautiful and ridiculously poor gambler, Edward, the computer genius, and Ein, the engineered dog be a good addition to the group?

Tags: Space , Crime , Episodic , Ensemble Cast , Primarily Adult Cast , Tragedy , Travel , Noir , Philosophy , Anti-Hero , Cyberpunk , Guns , Male Protagonist , Found Family , Female Protagonist , Cowboys , Terrorism , Martial Arts , Cyborg , Tomboy , Amnesia , Gambling , Heterosexual , Yakuza , Drugs , Police , Tanned Skin , Nudity , Cult , Circus , CGI

Makyou Gaiden Le Deus

Also known as Ladius.

Studio: Ashi Productions , Toho
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Mecha , Sci-Fi

In a post-apocalyptic world, the treasure hunter Riot and his pretty sidekicks are searching for Eyes of Zalem, which they hope will guide them to Rido, the treasure of a long-lost Quall civilization. A limitless energy source, the Rido has the power to even restore life; but unfortunately for Riot, the evil Demsters are after it too.



Tags: Robots , Lost Civilization , Post-Apocalyptic

Youseiki Suikoden

Also known as Suikoden Demon Century.

Studio: J.C.STAFF , Konami , ADV Films , Kadokawa Shoten , Nippon Victor
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy

In the early 21st century, an earthquake destroyed Tokyo. Japan lost its center of government and industry, and turned into a lawless territory. Looking for his sister, Takateru Suga learns that she was kidnapped by the powerful Koryukai gang. He decides to ally himself with a drag queen, two ex-mercenaries and a nun to destroy the crime organization and save his sister!

Tags: Martial Arts , Post-Apocalyptic , Gore , Male Protagonist , Crossdressing