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Type: TV

Status: Finished Airing

Premiered: Fall 2002

Producers: TV Tokyo, Aniplex

Studios: Studio Pierrot

Genres: Action, Comedy, Martial Arts, Shounen, Super Power

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Synopsis

Moments prior to Naruto Uzumaki's birth, a huge demon known as the Kyuubi, the Nine-Tailed Fox, attacked Konohagakure, the Hidden Leaf Village, and wreaked havoc. In order to put an end to the Kyuubi's rampage, the leader of the village, the Fourth Hokage, sacrificed his life and sealed the monstrous beast inside the newborn Naruto.

Now, Naruto is a hyperactive and knuckle-headed ninja still living in Konohagakure. Shunned because of the Kyuubi inside him, Naruto struggles to find his place in the village, while his burning desire to become the Hokage of Konohagakure leads him not only to some great new friends, but also some deadly foes.

Background

Naruto received numerous awards during its airing, including the "Best Full-Length Animation Program Award" in the Third UStv Awards and the 38th "Best Animated Show" in IGN's Top 100 Animated Series.

Source : https://myanimelist.net/anime/20/Naruto?q=naru

Type: TV

Status: Finished Airing

Premiered: Spring 2012

Producers: Bandai Visual, Lantis,Nihon Ad Systems, Mainichi Broadcasting System, Banpresto,Shueisha, BS11

Studios: Production I.G

Genres: Comedy, School, Shounen, Sports

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Synopsis

Teikou Junior High School's basketball team is crowned champion three years in a row thanks to five outstanding players who, with their breathtaking and unique skills, leave opponents in despair and fans in admiration. However, after graduating, these teammates, known as "The Generation of Miracles," go their separate ways and now consider each other as rivals.

At Seirin High School, two newly recruited freshmen prove that they are not ordinary basketball players: Taiga Kagami, a promising player returning from the US, and Tetsuya Kuroko, a seemingly ordinary student whose lack of presence allows him to move around unnoticed. Although Kuroko is neither athletic nor able to score any points, he was a member of Teikou's basketball team, where he played as the "Phantom Sixth Man," who easily passed the ball and assisted his teammates.

Kuroko no Basket follows the journey of Seirin's players as they attempt to become the best Japanese high school team by winning the Interhigh Championship. To reach their goal, they have to cross pathways with several powerful teams, some of which have one of the five players with godlike abilities, whom Kuroko and Taiga make a pact to defeat.

Background

Kuroko no Basket also has a series of light novels, audio CDs, and several games for the Nintendo 3DS. Kuroko also appears in the crossover fighting game J-Stars Victory VS.

Source : https://myanimelist.net/anime/11771/Kuroko_no_Basket?q=Kuroko

Type: TV

Status: Finished Airing

Premiered: Spring 2014

Producers: Mainichi Broadcasting System, TOHO animation

Studios: Production I.G

Genres: Comedy, Drama, School, Shounen, Sports

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Synopsis

Inspired after watching a volleyball ace nicknamed "Little Giant" in action, small-statured Shouyou Hinata revives the volleyball club at his middle school. The newly-formed team even makes it to a tournament; however, their first match turns out to be their last when they are brutally squashed by the "King of the Court," Tobio Kageyama. Hinata vows to surpass Kageyama, and so after graduating from middle school, he joins Karasuno High School's volleyball team—only to find that his sworn rival, Kageyama, is now his teammate.

Thanks to his short height, Hinata struggles to find his role on the team, even with his superior jumping power. Surprisingly, Kageyama has his own problems that only Hinata can help with, and learning to work together appears to be the only way for the team to be successful. Based on Haruichi Furudate's popular shounen manga of the same name, Haikyuu!! is an exhilarating and emotional sports comedy following two determined athletes as they attempt to patch a heated rivalry in order to make their high school volleyball team the best in Japan.

Background

Haikyuu!! adapts the first 8 volumes of Haruichi Furudate's manga of the same name.

Source : https://myanimelist.net/anime/20583/Haikyuu?q=Haikyuu

Type: TV

Status: Finished Airing

Premiered: Spring 2013

Producers: Sotsu, Lantis, Pony Canyon, Magic Capsule, Infinite

Studios: White Fox

Genres: Comedy, Demons, Romance, Fantasy, Shounen

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Synopsis

Striking fear into the hearts of mortals, the Demon Lord Satan begins to conquer the land of Ente Isla with his vast demon armies. However, while embarking on this brutal quest to take over the continent, his efforts are foiled by the hero Emilia, forcing Satan to make his swift retreat through a dimensional portal only to land in the human world. Along with his loyal general Alsiel, the demon finds himself stranded in modern-day Tokyo and vows to return and complete his subjugation of Ente Isla—that is, if they can find a way back!

Powerless in a world without magic, Satan assumes the guise of a human named Sadao Maou and begins working at MgRonald's—a local fast-food restaurant—to make ends meet. He soon realizes that his goal of conquering Ente Isla is just not enough as he grows determined to climb the corporate ladder and become the ruler of Earth, one satisfied customer at a time!

Whether it's part-time work, household chores, or simply trying to pay the rent on time, Hataraku Maou-sama! presents a hilarious view of the most mundane aspects of everyday life, all through the eyes of a hapless demon lord.

Source : https://myanimelist.net/anime/15809/Hataraku_Maou-sama?q=Hata

Type: TV

Status: Currently Airing

Premiered: Fall 1999

Producers: Fuji TV, TAP

Studios: Toei Animation

Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen, Super Power

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Synopsis

Gol D. Roger was known as the "Pirate King," the strongest and most infamous being to have sailed the Grand Line. The capture and death of Roger by the World Government brought a change throughout the world. His last words before his death revealed the existence of the greatest treasure in the world, One Piece. It was this revelation that brought about the Grand Age of Pirates, men who dreamed of finding One Piece—which promises an unlimited amount of riches and fame—and quite possibly the pinnacle of glory and the title of the Pirate King.

Enter Monkey D. Luffy, a 17-year-old boy who defies your standard definition of a pirate. Rather than the popular persona of a wicked, hardened, toothless pirate ransacking villages for fun, Luffy’s reason for being a pirate is one of pure wonder: the thought of an exciting adventure that leads him to intriguing people and ultimately, the promised treasure. Following in the footsteps of his childhood hero, Luffy and his crew travel across the Grand Line, experiencing crazy adventures, unveiling dark mysteries and battling strong enemies, all in order to reach the most coveted of all fortunes—One Piece.

Background

Several anime-original arcs have been adapted into light novels, and the series has inspired 40 video games as of 2016.

Source : https://myanimelist.net/anime/21/One_Piece?q=One

Type: TV

Status: Finished Airing

Premiered: Winter 1986

Producers: Fuji TV

Studios: Toei Animation

Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Super Power, Martial Arts, Fantasy, Shounen

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Synopsis

Gokuu Son is a young boy who lives in the woods all alone—that is, until a girl named Bulma runs into him in her search for a set of magical objects called the "Dragon Balls." Since the artifacts are said to grant one wish to whoever collects all seven, Bulma hopes to gather them and wish for a perfect boyfriend. Gokuu happens to be in possession of a dragon ball, but unfortunately for Bulma, he refuses to part ways with it, so she makes him a deal: he can tag along on her journey if he lets her borrow the dragon ball's power. With that, the two set off on the journey of a lifetime.

They don't go on the journey alone. On the way, they meet the old Muten-Roshi and wannabe disciple Kuririn, with whom Gokuu trains to become a stronger martial artist for the upcoming World Martial Arts Tournament. However, it's not all fun and games; the ability to make any wish come true is a powerful one, and there are others who would do much worse than just wishing for a boyfriend. To stop those who would try to abuse the legendary power, they train to become stronger fighters, using their newfound strength to help the people around them along the way.

Source : https://myanimelist.net/anime/223/Dragon_Ball?q=DragonBall

Type: TV

Status: Finished Airing

Premiered: Spring 2016

Producers: Lantis, Glovision

Studios: Bones

Genres: Action, Comedy, Mystery, Seinen, Supernatural

Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

Synopsis

For weeks, Atsushi Nakajima's orphanage has been plagued by a mystical tiger that only he seems to be aware of. Suspected to be behind the strange incidents, the 18-year-old is abruptly kicked out of the orphanage and left hungry, homeless, and wandering through the city.

While starving on a riverbank, Atsushi saves a rather eccentric man named Osamu Dazai from drowning. Whimsical suicide enthusiast and supernatural detective, Dazai has been investigating the same tiger that has been terrorizing the boy. Together with Dazai's partner Doppo Kunikida, they solve the mystery, but its resolution leaves Atsushi in a tight spot. As various odd events take place, Atsushi is coerced into joining their firm of supernatural investigators, taking on unusual cases the police cannot handle, alongside his numerous enigmatic co-workers.

Source : https://myanimelist.net/anime/31478/Bungou_Stray_Dogs?q=bungo

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Synopsis

Kirino Kousaka embodies the ideal student with equally entrancing looks. Her grades are near perfect, and to cover her personal expenses, she works as a professional model alongside her best friend Ayase Aragaki, who abhors liars and all things otaku. But what Ayase doesn't know is that Kirino harbors a deep, entrenched secret that will soon be brought to light.

At home one day, Kyousuke, Kirino's perfectly average brother, stumbles upon an erotic game that belongs to none other than his seemingly flawless little sister. With her reputation at stake, Kirino places a gag order on her sibling while simultaneously introducing him to the world of eroge and anime. Through Kirino, Kyousuke encounters the gothic lolita Ruri Gokou and the bespectacled otaku Saori Makishima, thus jump-starting an entirely new lifestyle. But as he becomes more and more involved in his little sister's secret life, it becomes that much harder to keep under wraps. 

Background

Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai also has a drama CD, a radio show and video games based on the franchise.

Source : https://myanimelist.net/anime/8769/Ore_no_Imouto_ga_Konnani_Kawaii_Wake_ga_Nai?q=ore%20no%20imouto%20ga%20konnani%20kawaii%20wake%20ga%20nai

Type: TV

Status: Finished Airing

Premiered: Spring 2006

Producers: TV Tokyo, Aniplex,Dentsu, Trinity Sound, Audio Highs,Miracle Robo

Studios: Sunrise

Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Historical, Parody, Samurai, Shounen

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or olde

Synopsis

The Amanto, aliens from outer space, have invaded Earth and taken over feudal Japan. As a result, a prohibition on swords has been established, and the samurai of Japan are treated with disregard as a consequence.

However one man, Gintoki Sakata, still possesses the heart of the samurai, although from his love of sweets and work as a yorozuya, one might not expect it. Accompanying him in his jack-of-all-trades line of work are Shinpachi Shimura, a boy with glasses and a strong heart, Kagura with her umbrella and seemingly bottomless stomach, as well as Sadaharu, their oversized pet dog. Of course, these odd jobs are not always simple, as they frequently have run-ins with the police, ragtag rebels, and assassins, oftentimes leading to humorous but unfortunate consequences.

Who said life as an errand boy was easy?

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Several games based on Gintama have been released on a variety of platforms such as the Sony PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS. Characters from the series have also appeared in Weekly Shounen Jump's crossover titles such as Jump Super Stars and Jump Ultimate Stars.

The series received high-definition reruns of older episodes by TV Tokyo from April 5, 2010 till March 28, 2011 under the name Yorinuki Gintama-san which included 51 selected episodes as well as 4 new Openings and Endings.

Sentai Filmworks licensed and released only the first 49 episodes of Gintama, along with the first movie; in 2016, Crunchyroll gained the license and plans to release the entire series dubbed/subtitled at some point in the future.

Source : https://myanimelist.net/anime/918/Gintama?q=gin