Discotek Media is an American entertainment company based in

Altamonte Springs, Florida Altamonte Springs is a suburban city in central Florida in Seminole County, Florida, United States, which had a population of 46,231 at the 2020 United States Census. The city is in the northern suburbs of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metro ...

, focused on

distribution Distribution may refer to: Mathematics *Distribution (mathematics), generalized functions used to formulate solutions of partial differential equations * Probability distribution, the probability of a particular value or value range of a vari ...

and licensing Japanese

anime is hand-drawn and computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, in Japan and in Japanese, (a term derived from a shortening of ...

, films, and television series. Formed in 2005, Discotek primarily focuses on licensing retro titles from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, a lot of them "license rescued" from other companies such as

Funimation Crunchyroll, LLC, previously known as Funimation from 1994 to 2022, is an American entertainment company owned by Japanese conglomerate Sony as a joint venture between Sony Pictures and Sony Music Entertainment Japan's Aniplex that specializes ...

Viz Media VIZ Media LLC is an American manga publisher, anime distributor and entertainment company headquartered in San Francisco, California. It was founded in 1986 as VIZ LLC. In 2005, VIZ LLC and ShoPro Entertainment merged to form the current VIZ M ...

, ADV Films,

Bandai Entertainment was a Japanese anime, film production, and distribution enterprise, established by Bandai and a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Holdings. They focused mainly in international distribution of anime properties in North America. Most of the anime and f ...

Geneon (abbreviated as NBCUEJ) is a Japanese music, anime, and home entertainment production and distribution enterprise headquartered in Akasaka, Tokyo, Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, Minato, Tokyo. It is primarily involved in the production and distributi ...

Manga Entertainment Manga Entertainment was a producer, licensee, and distributor of anime in the United States and the United Kingdom. Originally founded in the UK in 1987, the UK branch became Funimation UK and Ireland in 2021, also currently known as Crunchyr ...

, etc. Their licenses include most of the ''

Lupin the Third , also written as ''Lupin the Third'', ''Lupin the 3rd'', or ''Lupin the IIIrd'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Monkey Punch. It follows the endeavors of master thief Arsène Lupin III, the grandson of Arsèn ...

'' franchise (including the

Hayao Miyazaki is a Japanese animator, director, producer, screenwriter, author, and manga artist. A co-founder of Studio Ghibli, he has attained international acclaim as a masterful storyteller and creator of Japanese animated feature films, and is widel ...

film ''

The Castle of Cagliostro is a 1979 Japanese animated action-adventure comedy film co-written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, with animation produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsha (TMS). It is the second feature film featuring Monkey Punch's master thief Arsène Lupin III, ...

''), the first season of '' Digimon'', ''

Fist of the North Star is a Japanese manga series written by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' for 245 issues published from 1983 to 1988 and initially collected in 27 ' ...

'', ''

Sonic X is a Japanese anime television series based on Sega's '' Sonic the Hedgehog'' video game series. Produced by TMS Entertainment under partnership with Sega and Sonic Team, and directed by Hajime Kamegaki, ''Sonic X'' initially ran for 52 ...

'', '' Hajime no Ippo'', ''

Urusei Yatsura is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from September 1978 to February 1987. Its 366 individual chapters were published in 34 ''tankōbon'' volume ...

'', ''

Galaxy Express 999 is a Japanese manga series. It is written and illustrated by Leiji Matsumoto, later adapted into a number of anime films and television series. It is set in a spacefaring, high-tech future in which humans have learned how to transfer ...

'', and ''

Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo is a Japanese comedy manga series written and illustrated by Yoshio Sawai. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from February 2001 to November 2005, with its chapters collected in twenty-one ' ...

'', as well as OVAs such as ''

Giant Robo is a Japanese manga series by Mitsuteru Yokoyama. The manga, which was first published in 1967, spawned a live-action ''tokusatsu'' television series of the same name, as well as a series of original video animations called '' Giant Robo: ...

'' and ''

Gunbuster ''Gunbuster'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese OVA anime series produced by Bandai, Victor, and Gainax and released from 1988 to 1989. It was the directorial debut of Hideaki Anno, best known as the creator and director of ''Neon Genes ...

'' and films such as ''

Memories Memory is the faculty of the mind by which data or information is encoded, stored, and retrieved when needed. It is the retention of information over time for the purpose of influencing future action. If past events could not be remembered, ...

'' and ''

Project A-ko is a 1986 Japanese action comedy science fiction anime film that had several sequels and a spin-off. This film focuses on a happy-go-lucky 16-year-old red-haired, sailor-suited teenage schoolgirl, A-ko Magami, who goes on her magical adventure ...

''. The company has also acquired several recent titles and has collaborated with streaming service Crunchyroll on several releases including ''

KonoSuba is a Japanese light novel series written by Natsume Akatsuki. The series follows Kazuma Sato, a boy who is sent to a fantasy world with MMORPG elements following his death, where he forms a dysfunctional adventuring party w ...

'', ''

Kemono Friends is a Japanese media franchise created by manga artist Mine Yoshizaki. The first project was a mobile game developed by Nexon, which ran from March 2015 to December 2016. A manga by Furai was serialized in Kadokawa's '' Monthly Shōn ...

'', and ''

5 Centimeters per Second is a 2007 Japanese romantic drama animated film written and directed by Makoto Shinkai. It theatrically premiered on 3 March 2007. The film consists of three segments, each following a period in the protagonist Takaki Tōno's life and his ...

''. Discotek Media announced a new sub-label as a return to live-action films known as ''Nihon Nights'', which started in 2022 with the 2000 film ''

Uzumaki is a Japanese horror manga series written and illustrated by Junji Ito. Appearing as a serial in the weekly ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Big Comic Spirits'' from 1998 to 1999, the chapters were compiled into three bound volumes by Shoga ...

s Blu-ray release. They also announced another sub-label for

Tokusatsu is a Japanese term for live action film or television drama that makes heavy use of practical special effects. ''Tokusatsu'' entertainment mainly refers to science fiction, war, fantasy, or horror media featuring such technology but is som ...

series and films known as ''Toku Time'' and will start in 2022 with ''

Space Sheriff Gavan , also known as ''Space Cop Gabin'' and ''Space Cop Gaban'', is a Japanese Tokusatsu series produced by Toei Company that aired on TV Asahi from March 5, 1982 to February 25, 1983. The series launched the Metal Hero franchise and was the first in ...

''.

Current titles

Television shows

* '' 07-Ghost'' (2009; Studio Deen) * '' Actually, I am...'' (2015; TMS Entertainment & 3xCube) * '' The Adventures of the Little Prince'' (1978–79;

Knack Productions , formerly known as or simply until August 2008, is a Japanese anime and film production company. History Knack Productions was founded on September 25, 1967, by a group of former employees of Toei Animation and Osamu Tezuka's Mushi Production ...

) (dubbed version only for home video, subbed version only for streaming; license rescued from

Koch Vision Entertainment One Ltd., trading as eOne, is an American-owned Canadian multinational entertainment company. Based in Toronto, Ontario, the company is primarily involved in the acquisition, distribution, and production of films and television se ...

) * ''

Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog ''Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog'' is an animated series that was based on the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' video game series produced by Sega of America, DIC Animation City, Bohbot Entertainment and the Italian studio Reteitalia S.p.A. in associati ...

'' (1993–96;

DIC Entertainment DIC Entertainment Corporation (; also known as DIC Audiovisuel, DIC Enterprises, DIC Animation City, DIC Entertainment, L.P., and DIC Productions), branded as The Incredible World of DIC, was an international film and television production com ...

/ Bohbot Entertainment) ( Cartoon; Licensed from 41 Entertainment and Invincible Entertainment Partners; Other rights to this title lay with Wildbrain) * '' Aho-Girl'' (2017;

Diomedéa , previously known as , is a Japanese animation studio located in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan. The company was founded on October 5, 2005 after a split from Group TAC. Productions Television series Original video animations Films See also * Group ...

) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * ''

Aim for the Ace! ''Aim for the Ace!'', known in Japan as , is a manga series written and illustrated by Sumika Yamamoto. The series tells the story of Hiromi Oka, a high school student who wants to become a professional tennis player as she struggles ag ...

'' (1973–74; TMS Entertainment) * '' All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku TV'' (1998;

Ashi Productions is a Japanese anime studio, located in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan, known for its four magical-girl anime, especially ''Magical Princess Minky Momo''. It was established by Toshihiko Sato and other artists on December 20, 1975, as ''Ashi Productions ...

) (license rescued from ADV Films) * ''

Angel's 3Piece! is a Japanese light novel series written by Sagu Aoyama and illustrated by Tinkle. ASCII Media Works have published eight volumes since June 2012 under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. The light novel has received a manga adaptation and a sepa ...

'' (2017;

Project No.9 , is a Japanese animation studio An animation studio is a company producing animated media. The broadest such companies conceive of products to produce, own the physical equipment for production, employ operators for that equipment, and hold a ma ...

) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * '' Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon'' (2015;

Silver Link is a Japanese animation studio. It was founded by ex-Frontline animation producer Hayato Kaneko in December 2007 and is based in Tokyo. History After the company's establishment in 2007, Shin Oonuma, who was previously a director alongside S ...

) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * '' Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-'' (2013; Sanzigen) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * '' Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX'' (1982–83;

Toei Animation () is a Japanese animation studio primarily controlled by its namesake Toei Company. It has produced numerous series, including ''Sally the Witch,'' '' GeGeGe no Kitarō,'' '' Mazinger Z'', '' Galaxy Express 999'', '' Cutie Honey'', '' Dr. Slu ...

) * ''

As Miss Beelzebub Likes is a Japanese comedy manga series written and illustrated by matoba. It was serialized in Square Enix's ''Monthly Shōnen Gangan'' magazine from July 2015 to May 2020, with its chapters collected into twelve ''tankōbon'' volumes. The serie ...

'' (2018;

Liden Films is a Japanese animation studio and production enterprise headquartered in Kamiogi, Suginami, Tokyo, and has animation studios in Kyoto and Osaka. Establishment Liden Films was founded on February 22, 2012 and, shortly after, joined joint-holding ...

) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * '' Astro Boy 1980'' (1980-81;

Tezuka Productions is a Japanese animation studio founded by Osamu Tezuka in 1968. It is known for animating notable works such as ''Marvelous Melmo'', the 1980 and 2003 ''Astro Boy'' series, and '' Black Jack''. It is also the holder of the intellectual property ...

) (license rescued from Manga Entertainment) * ''

Astroganger is a Japanese Super Robot anime series created by Knack Productions. It consisted of 26 episodes and originally aired from October 4, 1972, to March 28, 1973. Plot An alien woman named Maya crash-lands on Earth. Her homeworld was destroyed by ...

'' (1972–73; Knack Productions) * '' Ayakashi'' (2007–08; Tokyo Kid) * '' Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales'' (2006; Toei Animation) (license rescued from

) * '' Bananya'' (2016; Gathering with cooperation of

TMS Entertainment , formerly known as the , also known as or , is a Japanese animation studio established on October 22, 1946. TMS is one of the oldest and most famous anime studios in Japan, best known for numerous anime franchises such as '' Lupin the Third' ...

) (original dub commissioned by Discotek Media) * '' Bananya and the Curious Bunch'' (2019; Gathering with cooperation of TMS Entertainment) (original dub commissioned by Discotek Media) * ''

Battery Battery most often refers to: * Electric battery, a device that provides electrical power * Battery (crime), a crime involving unlawful physical contact Battery may also refer to: Energy source *Automotive battery, a device to provide power t ...

'' (2016;

Zero-G Weightlessness is the complete or near-complete absence of the sensation of weight. It is also termed zero gravity, zero G-force, or zero-G. Weight is a measurement of the force on an object at rest in a relatively strong gravitational fie ...

) (exclusively streaming on Amazon Prime Video due to

Noitamina is a Japanese programming block on Fuji TV devoted to anime, originally broadcast every Thursday late night/Friday morning from 00:45 to 1:15. It was launched with the intention of expanding the target audience beyond the typical young male dem ...

deal) * ''

Battle Athletes Victory is a Japanese franchise which includes an OVA series animated by AIC, a manga by Yūki Nakano, and a 26-episode anime television series that aired on TV Tokyo from October 1997 to March 1998. A reboot manga, ''Pale Blue Dot: Battle Ath ...

'' (1997–98;

AIC AIC may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Alice in Chains, American rock band * Alice in Chains: AIC 23, a 2013 mockumentary * Anime International Company, a Japanese animation studio * Art Institute of Chicago, an art museum in Chicago Busin ...

) (license rescued from Geneon) * ''Beast Fighter: The Apocalypse'' (2003; Magic Bus) * ''

Beelzebub Beelzebub ( ; he, ''Baʿal-zəḇūḇ'') or Beelzebul is a name derived from a Philistine god, formerly worshipped in Ekron, and later adopted by some Abrahamic religions as a major demon. The name ''Beelzebub'' is associated with the Can ...

'' (2011–12; Pierrot Plus) * ''

Beyblade is a line of spinning-top toys originally developed by Takara, first released in Japan in July 1999, along with its debut series. Following Takara's merger with Tomy in 2006, Beyblades are now developed by Takara Tomy. Various toy companies ...

'' (2001; Madhouse) (dubbed version only; license rescued from Nelvana with distribution by Geneon, then named

Pioneer Pioneer commonly refers to a settler who migrates to previously uninhabited or sparsely inhabited land. In the United States pioneer commonly refers to an American pioneer, a person in American history who migrated west to join in settling and de ...

, and then Cinedigm) * '' Beyblade: G-Revolution'' (2003;

Nippon Animation is a Japanese animation studio. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, with chief offices in the Ginza district of Chūō and production facilities in Tama City. Nippon Animation is known for producing numerous anime series based on works of ...

) (dubbed version only; license rescued from Nelvana with distribution by

) * '' Beyblade: V-Force'' (2002; Nippon Animation) (dubbed version only; license rescued from Nelvana) * ''

Big Order is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Sakae Esuno. It was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's '' Shōnen Ace'' magazine between the November 2011 and September 2016 issues. The manga is licensed in North America by Yen Press. An o ...

'' (2016; Lerche) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * ''

Black Rock Shooter is a Japanese media franchise based on characters created by illustrator Ryohei Fuke, also known as Huke. It revolves around its eponymous character, a mysterious black haired girl with a blazing blue eye. The original illustration insp ...

'' (2012;

Ordet ''Ordet'' (, meaning " The Word" and originally released as ''The Word'' in English), is a 1955 Danish drama film, directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer. It is based on a play by Kaj Munk, a Danish Lutheran priest, first performed in 1932. The film w ...

Sanzigen is a Japanese animation studio specializing in CGI animation. The studio was founded in 2003, later becoming formally incorporated in 2006 by former employees of Gonzo, and has contributed to various anime series and films. Its name is derived f ...

) (original dub commissioned by Discotek Media; was streamed on Funimation) * '' Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-chan'' (2005;

Hal Film Maker was a Japanese animation studio founded in August 1993 by former Toei Animation staff. Hal Film Maker's parent company, TYO Inc., merged its two anime studio subsidiaries—Yumeta Company , known as from 2009 to 2017, is a Japanese animati ...

) (license rescued from

Media Blasters Media Blasters, sometimes abbreviated as MB, is an American entertainment corporation that was founded by John Sirabella in 1997 and is based in New York City. It is in the business of licensing, translating, and releasing to the North American ...

under

Anime Works Media Blasters, sometimes abbreviated as MB, is an American entertainment corporation that was founded by John Sirabella in 1997 and is based in New York City. It is in the business of licensing, translating, and releasing to the North American ...

) * '' Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-chan 2'' (2007; Hal Film Maker) (license rescued from Media Blasters under Anime Works) * ''

Blue Seed ''Blue Seed'' (stylized as ''BLUE SEED'') is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuzo Takada. The plot is based on the Izumo cycle of Japanese mythology. The main character, Momiji Fujimiya, is a descendant of the mythical . ...

'' (1994–95;

Production I.G is a Japanese animation studio and production enterprise, founded on December 15, 1987, by Mitsuhisa Ishikawa and headquartered in Musashino, Tokyo, Japan. The letters I and G derive from the names of the company founders: producer Mitsuhisa Ish ...

Production Reed Production may refer to: Economics and business * Production (economics) * Production, the act of manufacturing goods * Production, in the outline of industrial organization, the act of making products (goods and services) * Production as a stati ...

) (license rescued from ADV Films;

HIDIVE Sentai Filmworks, LLC or just Sentai, is an American entertainment company owned by AMC Networks. Located in Houston, the company specializes in the dubbing and distribution of Japanese animation and Asian cinema. Its post-production arm is S ...

streaming via

Maiden Japan ''Maiden Japan'', released as ''Heavy Metal Army'' in Japan, is a live EP by the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden. The title is a pun of Deep Purple's live album '' Made in Japan''. Release There are at least two different versions of ...

) * ''

'' (2003–05; Toei Animation) (license rescued from

Illumitoon Entertainment Illumitoon Entertainment was a production company based in Fort Worth, Texas that specialized in anime. It was founded in January 2006 by former Funimation executives Stephanie Giotes, Richard Ray, and Barry Watson. Illumitoon's goal was to hav ...

with distribution from Westlake Entertainment, and then S'more Entertainment) * '' Bokurano'' (2007;

Gonzo Gonzo may refer to: People * Gonzo (nickname), a list of people with the nickname * Radislav Jovanov Gonzo (born 1964), Croatian music video director Radislav Jovanov, also known as Gonzo * Matthias Röhr (born 1962), German musician whose sta ...

) * '' Boys Over Flowers'' (1996–97; Toei Animation) (license rescued from

) * ''

Brave 10 ''Brave 10'' (stylized as ''BRAVE10'') is a manga series by Kairi Shimotsuki, serialized in Media Factory's ''Comic Flapper'' from 2006 to 2010. The series was resumed on June 15, 2011 and retitled ''Brave 10 Spiral'', better known as ''Brave ...

'' (2012; Studio Sakimakura with cooperation of TMS Entertainment) (license rescued from

NIS America is a Japanese video game developer and publisher. The company was founded in 1991 and has developed several role-playing video games, most notably the ''Disgaea'' and ''Marl Kingdom'' series. Its mascot is the penguin-like ''Disgaea'' characte ...

) * '' Caligula'' (2018;

Satelight is a Japanese animation studio. Aside from several stand-alone projects, the studio is well known for producing the '' Aquarion'' and ''Symphogear'' franchises, as well as later installments of the ''Macross'' franchise. The company's Represen ...

) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * '' Cat's Eye'' (1983–84;

) (license rescued from Nozomi Entertainment) * ''

Ceres, Celestial Legend ''Ceres, Celestial Legend'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuu Watase. It was originally serialized in Shōgakukan's magazine ''Shōjo Comic'' from May 1996 to March 2000, with its chapters collec ...

'' (2000; Studio Pierrot) (license rescued from Viz Media) * ''

Chargeman Ken! is a science fiction anime series created by Tetsuji Suzukawa and Eiji Tanaka and animated by Knack Productions (now ICHI Corporation). It was directed by Noboru Miura and written by Masaaki Wakuda, Toyohiro Andō and Yoshio Tamado, with the ...

'' (1974; Knack Productions) * '' Chi's Sweet Home'' (2008; Madhouse) * '' Chi's Sweet Home: Chi's New Address'' (2009; Madhouse) * '' Cinderella Boy'' (2003; Magic Bus) (former Enoki Films USA license) * ''

City Hunter is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tsukasa Hojo. It was serialized in ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from 1985 to 1991 and collected into 35 ''tankōbon'' volumes by its publisher Shueisha. The manga was adapted into ...

'' (1987–88;

Sunrise Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. The term can also refer to the entire process of the solar disk crossing the horizon and its accompanying atmospheric effects. Terminology A ...

) (license rescued from ADV Films) * '' City Hunter 2'' (1988–89; Sunrise) (license rescued from ADV Films) * ''

City Hunter 3 is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tsukasa Hojo. It was serialized in ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from 1985 to 1991 and collected into 35 ''tankōbon'' volumes by its publisher Shueisha. The manga was adapted int ...

'' (1989–90; Sunrise) (license rescued from ADV Films) * '' City Hunter '91'' (1991; Sunrise) (license rescued from ADV Films) * '' Combattler V'' (1976–77;

Toei Company () (also styled TOEI) is a Japanese film, television production, and distribution and video game developer and publishing company. Based in Tokyo, Toei owns and operates thirty-four movie theaters across Japan (all but two of them operated by ...

& Sunrise) * ''

Comic Party , sometimes abbreviated to ComiPa, is a dating sim video game by the Japanese game studio Leaf. It was first released on May 28, 1999 for Windows with adult content, but re-released with it removed for the Dreamcast, Windows, and PSP. The ...

'' (2001;

OLM, Inc. , formerly Oriental Light and Magic, is a Japanese animation and film studio headquartered in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan, founded on October 3, 1990. Establishment OLM was founded as Oriental Light & Magic, Inc. on October 3rd, 1990 by Toshiaki Ok ...

) (license rescued from Nozomi Entertainment with distribution from ADV Films) * ''

Cromartie High School is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiji Nonaka and published in Kodansha's ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' from August 2000 to May 2006. It follows the everyday life of Takashi Kamiyama and his odd classmates at Cromartie Hig ...

'' (2003–04; Production I.G) (license rescued from ADV Films) * ''

Cutie Honey is a Japanese shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Go Nagai. First appearing in ''Weekly Shōnen Champions 41st issue of 1973, the series ran until April 1974. It follows an android girl named Honey Kisaragi, who trans ...

'' (1973–74; Toei Animation) * '' Cutie Honey: The Live'' (2007–08;

TV Tokyo JOTX-DTV (channel 7), branded as and known colloquially as , is a television station headquartered in the Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, owned and operated by the subsidiary of listed certifie ...

) (

) * ''

Cybersix ''Cybersix'' is an Argentinean comic book series published in 1991, created by the Argentine authors Carlos Trillo (story) and Carlos Meglia (art) for the comics magazine '' Skorpio'' (Eura Editoriale). The series first appeared in Spanish in N ...

'' (1999; Network of Animation & TMS Entertainment) (license rescued from

Saban Entertainment Saban Entertainment, Inc. (along with Saban International; currently operating under the legal name is BVS Entertainment, Inc.) was a worldwide-served independent American-Israeli television production company formed in 1980 by Haim Saban and ...

) * '' Cyborg 009: The Cyborg Soldier'' (2001–02; Japan Vistic) (license rescued from Avex, Inc. with distribution from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, then named Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment) * ''

Dai-Guard is an anime television series, produced and animated by XEBEC, and directed by Seiji Mizushima. It aired from October 5, 1999, to March 28, 2000, on TV Tokyo, running for 26 episodes. 6 volumes of videos were released on VHS and DVD. The serie ...

'' (1999–2000; Xebec) (license rescued from ADV Films) * ''

Dancouga – Super Beast Machine God is a Super Robot anime television series produced by Ashi Productions, directed by Seiji Okuda and written by Keisuke Fujikawa. It ran on TBS for 38 episodes from 5 April 1985 to 27 December 1985. The TV anime was licensed by Central ...

'' (1985; Ashi Productions) * ''

Dear Brother is a Japanese manga series by Riyoko Ikeda. It was adapted into an anime series that aired on the channel NHK-BS2 from July 14, 1991 to May 31, 1992. The series originally started out as a manga in the early to mid-1970s. The story is a ...

'' (1991–92; Tezuka Productions) (license rescued from Anime Sols) * ''

DearS is a Japanese manga series co-written and illustrated by Banri Sendo and Shibuko Ebara, credited under their pen name Peach-Pit. It was serialized monthly by MediaWorks in their magazines ''Dengeki Comic Gao!'' from October 2001 to September ...

'' (2004;

Daume is a Japanese animation studio that was founded in 1986. Productions TV series * '' What's Michael?'' (1988-1989) * ''D4 Princess'' (1999) * ''Bubu Chacha'' (1999) * '' I Love Bubu Chacha!'' (2001) * ''Hanaukyo Maid Team'' series (2001–20 ...

) (license rescued from Geneon) * ''

Demon Lord Dante is a manga series written and illustrated by Go Nagai. The series tells the story of Ryo Utsugi, a student who finds himself in the body of an ancient demon known as Dante and sees himself in the middle of a conflict between God and the dev ...

'' (2002; Magic Bus) (license rescued from Media Blasters under Anime Works, then Geneon, both with distribution by Enoki Films USA) * '' Descendants of Darkness'' (2000;

J.C.Staff , is a Japanese animation studio founded in January 1986 by Tomoyuki Miyata, who previously worked at Tatsunoko Production. The studio's first release was ''Yōtōden'' in 1987. They have produced several well-known anime series, such as '' Food ...

) (license rescued from Central Park Media under U.S. Manga Corps) * ''

Devilman is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Go Nagai. The manga focuses on a high school student named Akira Fudo who absorbs the powers of the demon called " Amon" with help of his friend Ryo Asuka in order to batt ...

'' (1972–73; Toei Animation) * '' Devilman Lady'' (1998–99; TMS Entertainment) (license rescued from ADV Films) * '' Digimon'' (1999–2000; Toei Animation) (season one only; license rescued from Saban Entertainment with distribution by 20th Century Studios, Buena Vista Home Video & Cinedigm) * '' Dino Mech Gaiking'' (1976–77; Toei Animation) * ''

Dinosaur King is a Japanese card-based arcade game from Sega that uses similar gameplay mechanics to '' Mushiking''. The game was revealed in JAMMA 2005. A Nintendo DS version was also later released. In the fall of 2008, Upper Deck Company release ...

'' (2007–08; Sunrise) (dubbed version only; license rescued from

4Kids Entertainment 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (formerly known as Leisure Concepts, Inc. and later known as 4Licensing Corporation) was an American licensing company. The company was previously also a film and television production company that produced English- dub ...

with distribution from Shout! Factory) * ''

DNA² is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masakazu Katsura. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' magazine between August 1993 and July 1994, spanning 42 chapters collected in a total of five ''tankōbon'' volum ...

'' (1994; Madhouse & Studio Deen) (license rescued from Central Park Media under U.S. Manga Corps) * ''

Double Dragon is a beat 'em up video game series initially developed by Technōs Japan and released as an arcade game in 1987. The series features twin martial artists, Billy and Jimmy Lee, as they fight against various adversaries and rivals. The origina ...

'' (1993–94; DiC Entertainment) (license rescued from Buena Vista Home Video) * ''

Dororo is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by the manga artist Osamu Tezuka. Tezuka's childhood memory of his friends pronouncing as ''dororo'' inspired the title of the series. ''Dororo'' was first serialized in Shogakukan's ''W ...

'' (1969; Mushi Production) (license rescued from Anime Sols) * ''

Eat-Man ''Eat-Man'' (stylized as ''EAT-MAN'') is a Japanese manga series created by Akihito Yoshitomi in 1996 which was serialized by MediaWorks monthly in 19 volumes until 2003 in ''Dengeki Comic Gao!'' magazine. In 1997, Studio Deen adapted the ...

'' (1997; Studio Deen) (license rescued from

) * '' Eat-Man '98'' (1998; Studio Deen) (license rescued from Bandai Entertainment) * ''

Elemental Gelade is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Mayumi Azuma. The fantasy adventure and a tale of a group of five who are on a journey to Edel Garden, the birthplace of mystical beings called Edel Raids who are described as "living ...

'' (2005;

Xebec A xebec ( or ), also spelled zebec, was a Mediterranean sailing ship that was used mostly for trading. Xebecs had a long overhanging bowsprit and aft-set mizzen mast. The term can also refer to a small, fast vessel of the sixteenth to nineteenth ...

) (license rescued from Geneon with itself having later distribution by Funimation) * '' Eternal Alice'' (2006; Trinet Entertainment & Picture Magic) * ''

Fighting Foodons is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by and serialized in '' Comic BonBon'' in 1998. It was adapted into an anime television series which aired on NHK-BS2 satellite channel from December 11, 2001 to June 25, 2002. It also recei ...

'' (2001–02;

Group TAC was a Japanese animation and computer graphics studio located in Shibuya, Tokyo, and founded in 1968 from former Mushi Pro staff. They worked on movies, videos, TV shows, and commercials, and contributed to all stages of the process, including p ...

) (dubbed version only; license rescued from 4Kids Entertainment with distribution by Enoki Films USA) * '' Fighting General Daimos'' (1978–79; Toei Company & Sunrise) * ''

'' (1984–87; Toei Animation) (first 36 episodes license rescued from Manga Entertainment) * '' Fist of the North Star 2'' (1987–88; Toei Animation) * ''

Flame of Recca is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nobuyuki Anzai. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from April 1995 to February 2002, with its chapters collected in 33 ''tankōbon'' volumes. The series was ad ...

'' (1997–98; Studio Pierrot) (license rescued from Viz Media) * ''

Fushigi Yûgi , also known as ''Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play'' or ''Curious Play'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuu Watase. It tells the story of two teenaged girls, Miaka and Yui, who are pulled into ''The Universe of th ...

'' (1995–96; Studio Pierrot) (streaming on Crunchyroll only; Media Blasters under Anime Works has current home video rights, which they have license rescued from Geneon) * '' Future Robo Daltanious'' (1979–80; Toei Animation & Sunrise) * ''

Gakuen Heaven is a Japanese media franchise originating from the Windows game ''Gakuen Heaven: Boy's Love Scramble'', originally released by the company SPRAY. The franchise gradually expanded to include more games, drama CDs, manga, and anime. Plot ...

'' (2006; Tokyo Kids) (streaming on Crunchyroll only; Media Blasters under Anime Works has current home video rights) * ''

Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight! often shortened to ''Manabi Straight!'', is a Japanese multimedia project co-developed by the animation studio Ufotable and MediaWorks. The project revolves around a group of high school girls in the year 2035 when the birth rate has droppe ...

'' (2007;

Ufotable is a Japanese animation studio founded in October 2000 by former staff of the TMS Entertainment subsidiary Telecom Animation Film and located in Suginami, Tokyo. A unique hallmark seen in many of their works ('' Ninja Nonsense'', ''Futakoi Altern ...

) * ''

'' (1978–81; Toei Animation) (license rescued from S'more Entertainment) * ''

Ghost Stories A ghost story is any piece of fiction, or drama, that includes a ghost, or simply takes as a premise the possibility of ghosts or characters' belief in them."Ghost Stories" in Margaret Drabble (ed.), ''Oxford Companion to English Literature''. ...

'' (2000–01; Studio Pierrot) (license rescued from ADV Films) * '' Giant Gorg'' (1984; Sunrise) (license rescued from

) * '' Girly Air Force'' (2019; Satelight) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * ''

God Mazinger , also known as , is an anime, manga and novel series created by manga artist Go Nagai. The anime aired on Japanese TV from to in the network Nippon Television with 23 episodes. It is given the international title ''Space Adventure: The D ...

'' (1984; TMS Entertainment) * ''

God Mars In ancient Roman religion and Roman mythology, myth, Mars ( la, Mārs, ) was the god of war and also an Roman agriculture, agricultural guardian, a combination characteristic of early ancient Rome, Rome. He was the son of Jupiter (mythology), Ju ...

'' (1981–82; TMS Entertainment) * '' Gokudo'' (1999; Trans Arts) (license rescued from Media Blasters under Anime Works with distribution by Enoki Films USA) * ''

GoShogun is a super robot anime series created by Takeshi Shudo. It was produced and aired in 1981 in Japan, with a movie special released in 1982 and a film sequel, ''GoShogun: The Time Étranger'' or ''Time Stranger'', in 1985. Its title has bee ...

'' (1981–82; Ashi Productions) (license rescued from

) * ''

Great Mazinger is a Japanese manga comic book and anime television series by manga artist Go Nagai. The story is a sequel and direct continuation of '' Mazinger Z'' series after its initial success. The series was aired on Japanese television in 1974, ...

'' (1974–75; Toei Animation) * ''

The Great Passage is a 2013 Japanese drama film directed by Yuya Ishii, starring Ryuhei Matsuda as a dictionary editor. It is based on the best-selling novel by Shion Miura. The film won several awards, including the Japan Academy Prize for Picture of the Year, ...

'' (2016;

Zexcs is a Japanese animation studio located in Koganei, Tokyo, Japan. It was established on January 23, 1998 by former J.C.Staff producer Tomoko Kawasaki and is known for doing the animation production of series such as ''Sister Princess'' and ''Diab ...

) (exclusively streaming on Amazon Prime Video due to Noitamina deal) * ''

Great Teacher Onizuka ''Great Teacher Onizuka'', officially abbreviated as ''GTO'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tooru Fujisawa. It was originally serialized in Kodansha's ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' from January 1997 to February 20 ...

'' (1999–2000; Studio Pierrot) (license rescued from

Tokyopop Tokyopop (styled TOKYOPOP; formerly known as Mixx Entertainment) is an American distributor, licensor and publisher of anime, manga, manhwa and Western manga-style works. The German publishing division produces German translations of licensed ...

with later distribution by Funimation) * ''

Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics ''Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics'', also known as ''Grimm Masterpiece Theater'' (グリム名作劇場 ''Gurimu meisaku gekijō'') in the original version and ''The Grimm's Fairy Tales'' (in Australia and New Zealand), is a Japanese anime antholo ...

'' (1987–88; Nippon Animation) (license rescued from Saban Brands) * ''

Gun Frontier is a 1972 manga by Leiji Matsumoto.In Matsumoto's works, there have been planets with towns modelled somewhat after the Wild West. In ''Galaxy Express 999'', one of them is called Gun Frontier. Another such planet appears in ''Cosmo Warrio ...

'' (2002; Vega Entertainment) (license rescued from Media Blasters with distribution from Enoki Films USA) * '' Hajime no Ippo'' (2000–02; Madhouse) (Season 1 only; license rescued from Geneon) * '' Hanasakeru Seishōnen'' (2009–10; Studio Pierrot) * '' Hi-sCoool! Seha Girls'' (2014; TMS Entertainment & Genies) * '' Holmes of Kyoto'' (2018;

Seven 7 is a number, numeral, and glyph. 7 or seven may also refer to: * AD 7, the seventh year of the AD era * 7 BC, the seventh year before the AD era * The month of July Music Artists * Seven (Swiss singer) (born 1978), a Swiss recording artist ...

) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * ''

Honey and Clover is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Chica Umino. It was serialized in Takarajimasha's ''shōjo'' manga magazine ''Cutie Comic'' from 2000 to 2001, before being transferred to Shueisha's ''josei'' (aimed at younger adu ...

'' (2005; J.C.Staff) (license rescued from Viz Media) * '' Honey and Clover II'' (2006; J.C.Staff) (license rescued from Viz Media) * '' IGPX Microseries'' (2003; Bee Train & Production I.G) (distribution for

Toonami Toonami ( ) is an American late night television programming block that primarily broadcasts Japanese animation and occasionally American action animation. It was created by Sean Akins and Jason DeMarco and produced by Williams Street, a divis ...

; license rescued from Bandai Entertainment) * '' IGPX TV Series'' (2005–06; Production I.G) (distribution for Toonami; license rescued from Bandai Entertainment) * ''

Inukami! is a Japanese light novel series written by Mamizu Arisawa, with illustrations by Kanna Wakatsuki. The series originally started serialization in volume seventeen of ASCII Media Works' now-defunct light novel magazine '' Dengeki hp'' on A ...

'' (2006;

Seven Arcs is a Japanese anime production company and former studio, established on May 31, 2002, by former Pierrot (company), Pierrot staff. The studio made its first animated television series, ''Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha'', in 2004. Since then, the com ...

) * '' Isuca'' (2015;

Arms Arms or ARMS may refer to: *Arm or arms, the upper limbs of the body Arm, Arms, or ARMS may also refer to: People * Ida A. T. Arms (1856–1931), American missionary-educator, temperance leader Coat of arms or weapons *Armaments or weapons **Fi ...

) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * ''

Itazura na Kiss is a Japanese '' shōjo'' manga series written and illustrated by Kaoru Tada. ''Itazura na Kiss'' was first serialized and published in 1990 by Shueisha through ''Bessatsu Margaret'' magazine. It became successful very quickly and beca ...

'' (2008; TMS Entertainment) * '' Izumo: Flash of a Brave Sword'' (2005; Trinet Entertainment & Studio Kuma) (former Enoki Films USA license) * ''

Kaiba is a Japanese science fiction anime television series created, written, and directed by Masaaki Yuasa and produced by Madhouse. It was broadcast for twelve episodes on WOWOW from April to July 2008. It is licensed in North America by Dis ...

'' (2008; Madhouse) * ''

Kamen no Maid Guy is a comedy manga series written and illustrated by Maruboro Akai. The manga started serialization in the Japanese shōnen manga magazine ''Monthly Dragon Age'' in 2004. An anime adaptation directed by Masayuki Sakoi, and animated by Madho ...

'' (2008; Madhouse) * ''

Kamen Rider Black is a tokusatsu superhero-drama television series. It is the eighth installment in the '' Kamen Rider '' series and a co-production between Ishimori Productions and Toei. The series aired on the Mainichi Broadcasting System and the Tokyo Broadc ...

'' (1987–88; Toei Company) (Tokusatsu) * ''

Karate Master is a Japanese manga drawn by Jirō Tsunoda and Jōya Kagemaru, with the story written by Ikki Kajiwara. The story was inspired by the life of the real-life karate martial artist Mas Oyama. The manga was published in ''Weekly Shōnen Magazi ...

'' (1973–74; TMS Entertainment) * '' Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl'' (2006;

Studio Hibari is a Japanese animation studio founded in July 1979 by Hiroyoshi Mitsunobu and his wife Sachiko. In 1985 Hiroyoshi Mitsunobu fell ill and Sachiko Mitsunobu was appointed president. During that time Seiji Mitsunobu (Hiroyoshi and Sachiko's son) wa ...

) (license rescued from Media Blasters under AnimeWorks) * ''

Kekkaishi is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yellow Tanabe. The series is about Yoshimori Sumimura and Tokine Yukimura, heirs to rival families of ''kekkai'' (barrier magic) users, who must defend their school from the spirits d ...

'' (2006–08; Sunrise) (license rescued from Viz Media) * ''

'' (2017;

Yaoyorozu was a Japanese animation studio producing anime using cel shading and 3D computer graphics technology. History The company was founded in Minato, Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label ...

) (distribution for Crunchyroll; first season only; original dub commissioned by Discotek Media) * '' Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple'' (2006–07; TMS Entertainment) (license rescued from Funimation) * ''

Kimagure Orange Road is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Izumi Matsumoto. It was serialized in ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' magazine from 1984 to 1987, with the chapters collected into 18 ''tankōbon'' volumes by Shueisha. The story follows tee ...

'' (1987–88; Studio Pierrot) (license rescued from

AnimEigo AnimEigo is an American entertainment company that licenses and distributes anime, samurai films and Japanese cinema. Founded in 1988 by Robert Woodhead and Roe R. Adams III, the company was one of the first in North America dedicated to lic ...

) * ''

The King of Braves GaoGaiGar is a Japanese anime television series produced by Sunrise's internal "Studio 7" division alongside Tokyu Agency. It is the eighth and final installment in Takara's ''Brave series'' franchise. It is directed by Yoshitomo Yonetani, with Yosh ...

'' (1997–98; Sunrise) (license rescued from Media Blasters) * ''

Kodocha , also known as ''Kodocha'' for short, is a Japanese manga series by Miho Obana. The series was adapted as an OVA by J.C. Staff and released on December 16, 1995 by Shueisha under their Ribon Video label. An anime television series was p ...

'' (1996–98; Gallop) (license rescued from Funimation) * ''

Koi Koi Seven is a Japanese manga series created by Morishige. The story features a fighting squad of six girls ( Koi Koi Seven) belonging to the Gokō Academy who fight daily to protect the Earth's peace and future, as well as the hopeless Tanaka Tetsuro. ...

'' (2005; Studio Flag & Trinet Entertainment) (former Enoki Films USA license) * ''

'' (2016–17; Studio Deen) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * ''

Kyatto Ninden Teyandee is a Japanese anime series produced by Tatsunoko Productions and Sotsu Agency. The series originally aired in Japan on TV Tokyo from February 1, 1990 to February 12, 1991, for a total of 54 episodes. Saban picked up the North American righ ...

(

Samurai Pizza Cats ''Samurai Pizza Cats'' is an American animated television adaptation of the anime series ''Kyatto Ninden Teyandee'' (''Cat Ninja Legend Teyandee''), produced by Tatsunoko Productions and Sotsu Agency. The series originally aired in Japan on T ...

)'' (1990–91;

Tatsunoko Production and often shortened to , is a Japanese animation company. The studio's name has a double meaning in Japanese: "Tatsu's child" (Tatsu is a nickname for Tatsuo) and "sea dragon", the inspiration for its seahorse logo. Tatsunoko's headquarters are i ...

) (license rescued from Saban Entertainment) * ''

Kyo Kara Maoh! is a series of Japanese light novels written by Tomo Takabayashi and illustrated by Temari Matsumoto. The story follows the adventures of Yuri Shibuya, an average 15-year-old Japanese high school student, who is suddenly transported to a ...

'' (2004–09; Studio Deen) (Seasons 1 and 2 license rescued from Geneon with later distribution by Funimation) * '' Kyōsōgiga'' (2013; Toei Animation) * '' Lady Oscar: The Rose of Versailles'' (1979–80; TMS Entertainment) (license rescued from Nozomi Entertainment) * ''

The Law of Ueki is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tsubasa Fukuchi. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from July 2001 to October 2004, with Its chapters collected in sixteen ''tankōbo ...

'' (2005–06; Studio Deen) (license rescued from Geneon with later distribution from Funimation) * ''

The Legend of Black Heaven , also referred to as ''The Legend of Black Heaven'' and ''Kacho-Ōji'', is a Japanese anime television series conceptualized by Hiroki Hayashi and produced by Pioneer Corporation, Pioneer LDC Inc., AIC and A.P.P.P. It is directed by Yasuhi ...

'' (1999; AIC &

A.P.P.P. is a Japanese animation studio founded on June 22, 1984, and based in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. A subsidiary company called Super Techno Arts distributed many of their properties in North America. The current president of A.P.P.P., Kazufumi Nom ...

) (license rescued by Geneon) * ''

Library War is a Japanese light novel series by Hiro Arikawa, with illustrations by Sukumo Adabana. There are four novels in the series, though only the first novel is called ''Toshokan Sensō''; the subsequent novels are named ''Toshokan Nairan'', ...

'' (2008; Production I.G) * ''

Lovely Complex , also known as ''Lovely Complex'', is a romantic comedy shōjo manga by Aya Nakahara. It was published by Shueisha in ''Bessatsu Margaret'' from 2001 to 2006 and collected in 17 ''tankōbon'' volumes. The series is about the romance betwee ...

'' (2007; Toei Animation) * '' Lupin III Part I'' (1971–72;

Tokyo Movie , formerly known as the , also known as or , is a Japanese animation studio established on October 22, 1946. TMS is one of the oldest and most famous anime studios in Japan, best known for numerous anime franchises such as ''Lupin the Third'', ...

) (original dub commissioned by TMS Entertainment) * ''

Lupin III Part II ''Lupin the 3rd Part II'' is a Japanese anime television series produced by TMS Entertainment. Part of the ''Lupin III'' franchise, it is the second anime television adaptation of the ''Lupin III'' manga series created by Monkey Punch. Althou ...

'' (1977–80; Tokyo Movie Shinsha) (license rescued from Geneon; Episodes 145 and 155 license rescued from Streamline Pictures) * '' Lupin III Part III'' (1984–85; Tokyo Movie Shinsha) * '' Lupin III Part IV: The Italian Adventure'' (2015–16;

Telecom Animation Film is a Japanese animation studio founded on May 19, 1975 and currently affiliated with TMS Entertainment , formerly known as the , also known as or , is a Japanese animation studio established on October 22, 1946. TMS is one of the oldest a ...

) (original dub commissioned by TMS Entertainment; Funimation has streaming rights to the dub) * '' Lupin the 3rd Part V: Misadventures in France'' (2018; Telecom Animation Film) (original dub commissioned by TMS Entertainment) * '' Lupin III: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine'' (2012; TMS Entertainment) (license rescued from Funimation) * '' Machine Robo: Battle Hackers'' (1987; Ashi Productions) * '' Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos'' (1986–87; Ashi Productions) (license rescued from Central Park Media) * ''

Magic Knight Rayearth is a Japanese manga series created by Clamp. Appearing as a serial in the manga magazine ''Nakayoshi'' from the November 1993 issue to the February 1995 issue, the chapters of ''Magic Knight Rayearth'' were collected into three bound volum ...

'' (1994–95; Tokyo Movie Shinsha) (license rescued from Media Blasters under Anime Works) * ''

Magical Canan is a Japanese adult visual novel developed and published by Terios. It was later adapted into a hentai OVA series; four episodes were released from August 25, 2000, to November 25, 2001, and two additional episodes, titled , were released ...

'' (2005; AIC) * '' Magical Girl Ore'' (2018; Pierrot Plus) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * '' Mahoraba ~Heartful days~'' (2005; J.C.Staff) * ''

Marmalade Boy is a shōjo manga series by Wataru Yoshizumi. It was published by Shueisha in the magazine ''Ribon'' from May 1992 to October 1995 and collected in eight ''tankōbon'' volumes. The series was adapted by Toei Animation as a 76-episode an ...

'' (1994–95; Toei Animation) (license rescued from Tokyopop) * '' Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact!'' (2009; Bee Media & Code) * ''

Mazinger Z is a Japanese super robot manga series written and illustrated by Go Nagai. The first manga version was serialized in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from October 1972 to August 1973, and it later was reissued in Kodansha ''TV Magazin ...

'' (1972–74; Toei Animation) * ''

Medabots ''Medabots'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese role-playing video game franchise created by Rin Horuma (Horumarin) and currently owned by Imagineer. The main series of RPGs focus on collecting and battling with the titular robots. The bulk of ...

'' (1999–2001; Bee Train (Seasons 1 & 2) & Trans Arts with cooperation of Production I.G (Season 3)) (license rescued from Nelvana with distribution from ADV Films and Shout! Factory) * '' Mega Man'' (1994–96;

Ruby-Spears Ruby-Spears Productions (also known as Ruby-Spears Enterprises) was a Burbank, California–based American entertainment production company that specialized in animation with another branch in Rome, Italy. This company was founded in 1977 by vete ...

& Ashi Productions) (Cartoon; license rescued from

Sony Wonder Sony Wonder (founded as Sony Kids’ Music) is the kids and family entertainment label of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and the former record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Despite the similarity in name, Sony Wonder is not directl ...

and ADV Films;

WildBrain WildBrain Ltd. (formerly known as DHX Media, Ltd.) is a Canadian media, animation studio, production, and brand licensing company, mostly associated as an entertainment company. The company is known for owning the largest library of childr ...

currently has the license to its library) * ''

Megabeast Investigator Juspion , also known as ''Space Wolf Juspion'', is a Japanese tokusatsu television series and part of the Metal Hero Series franchise. Produced by Toei Company, it was originally broadcast from 15 March 1985 to 24 March 1986, running for 46 episodes. Th ...

'' (1985–86; Toei Company) (Tokusatsu) * '' Message from Space: Galactic Wars'' (1978–79; Toei Company) (

) * ''

Miss Machiko ''Miss Machiko'', also known as is a manga series written by Takeshi Ebihara. It was serialized in Japan in ''Shōnen Challenge'' from May 1980 through February 1982. The individual chapters were collected and published in eight ''t ...

'' (1981–83; Studio Pierrot) * ''Mitchiri Neko'' (2018; helo.inc) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * '' Miyanishi Tatsuya Gekijō: You Are Umasou'' (2010; Kids & TMS Etnertainment) * ''

Mononoke ''Mononoke'' (物の怪) are vengeful spirits (onryō), dead spirits ( shiryō), live spirits ( ikiryō), or spirits in Japanese classical literature and folk religion that were said to do things like possess individuals and make them suffer, cau ...

'' (2007; Toei Animation) (license rescued from Cinedigm) * '' Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles'' (2018; Studio Gokumi &

AXsiZ is a Japanese animation studio An animation studio is a company producing animated media. The broadest such companies conceive of products to produce, own the physical equipment for production, employ operators for that equipment, and hold a maj ...

) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * ''

Mrs. Pepperpot Mrs. Pepperpot ( no, Teskjekjerringa, translation: the teaspoon lady) is a fictional character in a series of children's books created by the Norwegian author Alf Prøysen Alf Prøysen () (23 July 1914 – 23 November 1970) was a No ...

'' (1983–84; Studio Pierrot) (license rescued from unknown licensor) * '' Ms. Vampire Who Lives in My Neighborhood'' (2018; Studio Gokumi & AXsiZ) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * ''

Mon Colle Knights ''Mon Colle Knights'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga series written by Satoru Akahori and Katsumi Hasegawa and illustrated by Hideaki Nishikawa. The original concept was made by Hitoshi Yasuda and Group SNE. The series is based on ...

'' (2000; Studio Deen) (license rescued from Saban Entertainment) * '' Monkey Magic'' (1999–2000; Group TAC) (license rescued from Bandai Entertainment with distribution from Geneon, then named Pioneer) * ''

Monster Farm ''Monster Farm'' is a short-lived animated series from Saban Entertainment that aired on Fox Family. It aired on one of the channel's animation blocks for one season, from 1998 to 1999. Ownership of the series passed to Disney in 2001 when Disn ...

(

Monster Rancher ''Monster Rancher'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese media franchise and series of life simulation role-playing video games created by Tecmo (now Koei Tecmo). The series consists of fifteen games across numerous different video game platforms, a ...

)'' (1999–2001; TMS Entertainment) (license rescued from BKN and ADV Films) * ''

Nagasarete Airantō is a Japanese harem manga series by Takeshi Fujishiro. It was first serialized in Square Enix's ''Monthly Shōnen Gangan'' magazine in January 2002, and a few years later expanded into a multimedia franchise including drama CDs, light nov ...

'' (2007;

Feel Feel may refer to: *Feeling Music Bands * Feel (New York band), a dance and R&B band * Feel (Polish band), a pop rock band Songs * "Feel" (Kendrick Lamar song), 2017 * "Feel", by Phora, 2018 *"Feel", by Mahmut Orhan, 2016 * "Feel" (Kumi Koda so ...

) * '' New Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics'' (1988–89; Nippon Animation) (license rescued from Saban Brands) * ''

NG Knight Lamune & 40 is a Japanese anime television series of 1990. It was one of the Lamune group of television shows and OVAs, and the "NG" in the title stands for "new generation". In all there were 3 OVA series (NG Knight Lamune & 40 EX, NG Knight Lamune ...

'' (1990–91; Ashi Productions) * ''

NieA_7 , also known as ''NieA under 7'', is a doujinshi manga series created by graphic designer Yoshitoshi ABe and later published by Kadokawa Shoten on their monthly ''Shōnen'' magazine ''Monthly Ace Next'' from October 1999 to January 2001. ...

'' (2000;

Triangle Staff was a Japanese animation studio established in 1987 from former Madhouse staff, producing series such as '' Macross Plus'', '' Serial Experiments Lain'', and ''NieA_7''. The studio ceased operations in 2000, when they were set to do the animat ...

) (license rescued from Geneon) * ''

Ninja Senshi Tobikage , known as ''Ninja Robots'' outside Japan, is a Japanese anime television series, produced by Pierrot, which aired from 6 October 1985 to 13 July 1986 on the Nippon Television network. It was also broadcast to parts of Asia and Australia on Ca ...

'' ('' Ninja Robots'') (1985–86; Studio Pierrot) (license rescued from Alexander Entertainment Group, CBS Television & Anime Sols) * '' Nightwalker: The Midnight Detective'' (1998; AIC) (license rescued from Central Park Media under U.S. Manga Corps) * '' Ninja Scroll: The Series'' (2003; Madhouse) (license rescued from Urban Vision) * ''

Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu is a Japanese light novel series by Yūsaku Igarashi, with illustrations by Shaa. The series originally started serialization in MediaWorks' now-defunct light novel magazine '' Dengeki hp'' on June 18, 2004. The first novel was released ...

'' (2008; Diomedéa) * '' Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu: Purezza'' (2009; Diomedéa) * '' Nyanbo!'' (2016–17;

Shirogumi , member of The Association of Japanese Animations, is a company centralized in the production of animated series and feature films, as well as the making and adjusting of visual effects. History In 1973, Tatsuo Shimamura established . To expan ...

) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * '' Osomatsu-kun (1988)'' (1988–89; Studio Pierrot) (streaming on Crunchyroll only) * '' Pilot Candidate'' (2000; Xebec) (license rescued from Bandai Entertainment) * '' Planet With'' (2018; J.C.Staff) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * ''

Poco's Udon World is a Japanese manga series written by Nodoka Shinomaru. It began serialization in Shinchosha's magazine ''Monthly Comic @ Bunch'' in 2012 and has been collected into twelve ''tankōbon'' volumes. An anime television series adaptation by Liden ...

'' (2016; Liden Films) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * '' Powered Armor Dorvack'' (1983–84; Ashi Productions) * '' Project ARMS'' (2001–02; TMS Entertainment) (license rescued from Viz Media) * '' Psybuster'' (1999; Production Reed) (license rescued from Geneon) * ''

Psycho Armor Govarian is a Japanese anime television series created by Go Nagai. It was produced by Knack Productions and TV Tokyo. The series was originally broadcast from to in Japan. Besides Japan, it was also broadcast in South Korea in 1988 by MBC where it ...

'' (1983; Knack Production) * ''

Reborn! ''Reborn!'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akira Amano. It follows Tsunayoshi Sawada, a young boy who discovers that he is next in line to become boss of the Vongola family, a powerful Mafia organ ...

'' (2006–10; Artland) (license rescued from Viz Media; still streaming on Viz Media at Hulu) * '' Requiem from the Darkness'' (2003; TMS Entertainment) (license rescued from Geneon) * ''

Saint Tail is a manga and anime series. Originally a twenty-four part manga by Megumi Tachikawa, the story was adapted into an anime television series by producer Tokyo Movie Shinsha, with forty-three episodes and one short, broadcast by ABC. Tokyopop ...

'' (1995–96; TMS Entertainment) (license rescued from Tokyopop) * ''

Saiyuki ReLoad is a Japanese manga series by Kazuya Minekura which was serialized in ''G-Fantasy'' from 1997 to 2002. It spawned multiple manga sequels, several anime adaptations, live-action musicals, video games and other media. The Saiyuk ...

'' (2003–04; Studio Pierrot) (license rescued from Geneon) * ''

Saiyuki ReLoad GunLock is a Japanese manga series by Kazuya Minekura which was serialized in ''G-Fantasy'' from 1997 to 2002. It spawned multiple manga sequels, several anime adaptations, live-action musicals, video games and other media. The Saiyuk ...

'' (2004; Studio Pierrot) (license rescued from Geneon) * '' Samurai Troopers (

Ronin Warriors ''Ronin Warriors'', known in Japan by its original title , is a Japanese anime series created by Hajime Yatate and animated by Sunrise. The television series, co-produced by Nagoya TV, aired across Japan on the All-Nippon News Network from ...

)'' (1988–89; Sunrise) (license rescued from Bandai Entertainment) * '' School Days'' (2007; TNK) * '' s-CRY-ed'' (2001; Sunrise) (license rescued from Bandai Entertainment and

Sentai Filmworks Sentai Filmworks, LLC or just Sentai, is an American entertainment company owned by AMC Networks. Located in Houston, the company specializes in the dubbing and distribution of Japanese animation and Asian cinema. Its post-production arm is S ...

) * ''

Sgt. Frog ''Sgt. Frog'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Mine Yoshizaki. It was launched in ''Monthly Shōnen Ace'' in April 1999. The story follows the attempts of a platoon of frog-like alien invaders to c ...

'' (2004–11; Sunrise) (license rescued from ADV Films and Funimation; still streaming on Funimation) * ''

Shaman King is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiroyuki Takei. It follows the adventures of Yoh Asakura as he attempts to hone his shaman skills to become the Shaman King by winning the Shaman Fight. Takei chose shamanism as the m ...

'' (2001–02; Xebec) (license rescued from 4Kids Entertainment with distribution by Funimation) * '' She and Her Cat: Everything Flows'' (2016; Liden Films Kyoto Studio) (distribution for Crunchyroll; original dub commissioned by Discotek Media) * ''

Sherlock Hound is an anime television series produced by RAI and Tokyo Movie Shinsha. Based on the character Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, almost all the characters are depicted as anthropomorphic dogs. The show featured regular appearances of ...

'' (1984–85; TMS Entertainment,

RAI RAI – Radiotelevisione italiana (; commercially styled as Rai since 2000; known until 1954 as Radio Audizioni Italiane) is the national public broadcasting company of Italy, owned by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. RAI operates many ter ...

Gallop The canter and gallop are variations on the fastest gait that can be performed by a horse or other equine. The canter is a controlled three-beat gait, while the gallop is a faster, four-beat variation of the same gait. It is a natural gait pos ...

) (license rescued from Geneon) * '' Shin Tetsujin 28'' (1980–81; Tokyo Movie Shinsha) * ''

Shining Tears X Wind is a Japanese anime based on the PlayStation 2 games '' Shining Tears'' and ''Shining Wind''. ''Shining Tears X Wind'' presents an adapted version of ''Shining Winds story, seen from the perspective of the character Souma. It is directed by ...

'' (2007; Studio Deen) * ''

Sister Princess is a Japanese light novel series written by Sakurako Kimino and illustrated by Naoto Tenhiro that began serialization in 1999 and ended in 2003. In 2001, a manga series and a bishōjo game for the PlayStation were released. Sequels to th ...

'' (2001; Zexcs) (license rescued from ADV Films) * '' Sister Princess: RePure'' (2002; Zexcs) * ''

Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san is a Japanese comedy manga series by Honda, serialized online via '' pixiv Comic'' website between August 2015 and March 2019. It was collected in four ''tankōbon'' volumes by Media Factory. The manga is licensed in North America by Yen Pres ...

'' (2018; DLE) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * ''

'' (2003–06; TMS Entertainment) (license rescued from 4Kids Entertainment with distribution by Funimation) * ''

Sorcerer Hunters is a Japanese light novel and manga series, written by Satoru Akahori and illustrated by Ray Omishi. Akahori and Omishi also published ''Sorcerer Hunters Special'', a one-volume story set sometime after the series' conclusion. In the U ...

'' (1995–96; Xebec) (license rescued from ADV Films) * '' Soul Hunter'' (1999; Studio Deen) (license rescued from ADV Films with distribution by Enoki Films USA) * ''

Soul Link ''Soul Link'' is a Japanese visual novel developed by Navel. It was originally released as an adult game for Windows on December 17, 2004. It centers on a group of military cadets' adventure aboard a space hotel called Aries. An all-ages rele ...

'' (2006; Picture Magic) * ''

Space Adventure Cobra is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Buichi Terasawa. Set in the far future, the series tells the story of Cobra, who lives an adventurous life until his enemies begin to hunt him down. Cobra surgically alters his face a ...

'' (1982–83; TMS Entertainment) (license rescued from Nozomi Entertainment) * ''

Space Pirate Captain Harlock is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Leiji Matsumoto. It was serialized in ''Play Comic'' from 1977 to 1979, with the chapters collected into five ''tankōbon'' volumes by Akita Shoten. The series follows the titular Capt ...

'' (1978–79; Toei Animation) * ''

'' (1982–83; Toei Company) (Tokusatsu) * ''

Space Warrior Baldios is a 1980 Japanese super robot mecha anime series. A film with the same title was released on December 19, 1981. Production The anime television series was produced by Ashi Productions and Kokusai Eiga-sha with a feature film (with a strong ...

'' (1980–81; Ashi Productions &

Kokusai Eiga-sha , also known as Movie International Company Ltd. (MIC), was a former Japanese animation production company known for the '' J9 Series''. It was originally established in 1974 by Tsubota as Shigezu Ukuda founded as a video distribution company. It ...

) * '' Star Ocean EX'' (2001; Studio Deen) (license rescued from Geneon) * '' Stellvia'' (2003; Xebec) (license rescued from Geneon) * ''

Street Fighter , commonly abbreviated as ''SF'' or スト (''Suto''), is a Japanese media franchise centered on a series of fighting video and arcade games developed and published by Capcom. The first game in the series was released in 1987, followed by six ...

'' (1995–97;

Graz Entertainment Graz Entertainment is an American licensing and distribution company, run by Jim and Stephanie Graziano, which obtains and provides programming and licensing rights for children's television animation. They currently control ''Z Blade'', ''The Attic ...

(Season 1) & InVision Entertainment (Season 2)) (Cartoon; license rescued from ADV Films) * ''

Street Sharks ''Street Sharks'' is an American superhero animated series about the adventures of crime-fighting half-man/half-sharks. It was produced by DIC Productions, L.P. and Bohbot Entertainment, and aired from 1994 to 1997, originally as a part of Bohbo ...

'' (1993–97;

/ Bohbot Entertainment) ( Cartoon; Licensed from 41 Entertainment and Invincible Entertainment Partners) * '' Submarine Super 99'' (2003; Vega Entertainment) (former Enoki Films USA license) * ''

Super Dimension Century Orguss is an anime science fiction series. It inspired an Original Video Animation, OVA sequel series called ''Orguss 02''. ''Orguss'' was the second part of ''The Super Dimension (disambiguation), Super Dimension'' trilogy from Big West Advertising ...

'' (1983–84; TMS Entertainment with production of

Studio Nue Studio Nue, Inc. ( ja, スタジオぬえ) is a Japanese design studio formed in 1972 (as Crystal Art Studio) by Naoyuki Kato, Kenichi Matsuzaki, Kazutaka Miyatake, and Haruka Takachiho. Crystal Art Studio would change their name to Studio Nue ...

& Artland) (license rescued from U.S. Renditions and ImaginAsian Entertainment) * '' Symphogear'' (2012–19; Satelight) (Season 1 was streamed on Funimation) * ''

Tenjho Tenge , also written as ''Tenjo Tenge'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Oh! great. The story primarily focuses on the members of the Juken Club and their opposition, the Executive Council, which is the ruling student body ...

'' (2004; Madhouse) (license rescued from Geneon) * '' Tetsujin 28-go GX'' (1992–93; TMS Entertainment) * '' Tetsujin 28 (2004)'' (2004;

Palm Studio was a Japanese animation studio located in Suginami, Tokyo. History The studio was founded in March 1999 by Triangle Staff former member Katsumi Yamaguchi and its first production was the film ''A Tree of Palme'' in 2001. Directed by Takashi N ...

) (license rescued from Geneon) * ''

Thermae Romae is a Japanese manga series by Mari Yamazaki. It won the third Manga Taishō and the Short Story Award at the 14th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. The manga has been licensed in North America by Yen Press. Fuji TV produced a live-action film ...

'' (2012; DLE) (original dub commissioned by Discotek Media) * ''

To Be Hero is a Japanese-Chinese animated comedy television series produced by Emon and animated by Studio LAN and supervised by Shinichi Watanabe. The production was produced in China, with modifications to the show for the Japanese broadcast. The sh ...

'' (2016; Studio LAN) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * ''

ine'' (2018; Studio LAN) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * ''

Tokyo Underground is a Japanese manga series by Akinobu Uraku and published by Square Enix. It was adapted into an anime television series by Pierrot and directed by Hayato Date. It was broadcast on TV Tokyo from April to September 2002. The anime series ...

'' (2002; Studio Pierrot) (license rescued from Geneon) * ''

Treasure Island ''Treasure Island'' (originally titled ''The Sea Cook: A Story for Boys''Hammond, J. R. 1984. "Treasure Island." In ''A Robert Louis Stevenson Companion'', Palgrave Macmillan Literary Companions. London: Palgrave Macmillan. .) is an adventure no ...

'' (1978–79; TMS Entertainment) * ''

True Tears ''True Tears'' (stylized as ''true tears'') is a Japanese popular culture, Japanese visual novel developed by La'cryma, a collaboration between Broccoli (company), Broccoli, Circus (company), Circus, GameCrab and Rei Izumi, and was originall ...

'' (2008; P.A. Works) (license rescued from Bandai Visual USA with distribution by Bandai Entertainment) * ''

The Twelve Kingdoms is a Japanese series of fantasy novels written by Fuyumi Ono and illustrated by Akihiro Yamada. The first entry in the series called ''The Twelve Kingdoms: Sea of Shadow'' was published by Kodansha in Japan in 1992; the last Kodansha volume ...

'' (2002–03; Studio Pierrot) (license rescued from Media Blasters under Anime Works) * '' Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy'' (2002–06; Toei Animation) (dubbed version only; licensed rescued from 4Kids Entertainment with distribution by Funimation) * ''

Ultra Maniac is a manga series written by Wataru Yoshizumi. The romantic comedy series features 8th grader Ayu Tateishi, a tennis club member, and her transfer student friend, Nina Sakura, who is actually a trainee witch from the magical kingdom. It pre ...

'' (2003; Ashi Productions) (license rescued from Geneon and Viz Media) * ''

'' (1981–86; Studio Pierrot (1–106) & Studio Deen (107–195)) (license rescued from AnimEigo) * ''

Video Warrior Laserion is a Japanese anime television series animated by Toei Animation. It aired on Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, TBS from March 4, 1984, to February 3, 1985. It is also referred to as ''Rezarion'', ''Laserion'' and its literal translation ...

'' (1984–85; Toei Animation) * ''

Virtua Fighter is a series of fighting games created by Sega-AM2 and designer Yu Suzuki. The original '' Virtua Fighter'' was released in October 1993 and has received four main sequels and several spin-offs. The highly influential first ''Virtua Fighter'' ga ...

'' (1995–96; TMS Entertainment) (license rescued from Media Blasters under Anime Works) * ''

Voltes V , popularly known as simply ''Voltes V '' (pronounced as "Voltes Five") is a Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Dōga and animated by Nippon Sunrise (formerly known as Soeisha). It is the second installment of the ''Robot Ro ...

'' (1977–78; Toei Company & Sunrise) (license rescued from 3B Productions) * ''

VS Knight Ramune & 40 Fire is a Japanese manga, and anime television series and is the sequel to '' NG Knight Lamune & 40''. The character designer for the series was Tsukasa Kotobuki, noted for ''Saber Marionette''. The show lasted for 26 episodes, and its story foll ...

'' (1996; Ashi Productions) * '' Wild 7: Another'' (2002; E&G Films) (license rescued from Media Blasters under Anime Works with distribution by Enoki Films USA) * '' The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson'' (1980–81; Studio Pierrot) * ''

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' is a children's novel written by author L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow. It is the first novel in the Oz series of books. A Kansas farm girl named Dorothy ends up in the magical Land of Oz afte ...

'' (1986–87; Panmedia) (license rescued from

Cookie Jar Group Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. (also known as Cookie Jar Group and originally known as CINAR; renamed as DHX Cookie Jar Inc. from 2012 until 2014, or simply just Cookie Jar) was a Canadian media production and distribution company owned by DHX ...

) * '' X-Bomber ( Star Fleet)'' (1980–81; Fuji TV) (

Puppet show Puppetry is a form of theatre or performance that involves the manipulation of puppets – inanimate objects, often resembling some type of human or animal figure, that are animated or manipulated by a human called a puppeteer. Such a performan ...

; license rescued from Leah Productions) * ''

Yowamushi Pedal is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Wataru Watanabe. It began serialization in the 12th issue of Akita Shoten’s ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Champion'' in 2008, and as of October 2022, the ser ...

'' (2013–18; TMS Entertainment) (Season 1, Grande Road and New Generation only; New Generation is distributed for Crunchyroll) * ''

Z/X Ignition , also known as ''Z/X Zillions of enemy X'', is a collectible card game produced by Nippon Ichi Software and Broccoli. It is marketed as the first "free" collectible card game, with a free deck offered to players at card shops and events i ...

'' (2014; Telecom Animation Film) (original dub commissioned by TMS Entertainment) * ''

Zombie-Loan ''Zombie-Loan'' (stylized as ''ZOMBIE-LOAN'') is a Japanese manga series created by Peach-Pit: Banri Sendo and Shibuko Ebara. It is published by Square Enix and is serialized in the Japanese shōnen manga magazine '' GFantasy''. The series is ...

'' (2007; Xebec)

Films

* '' Adieu Galaxy Express 999'' (1981; Toei Animation) (license rescued from Viz Media) * ''Amazing Nuts!'' (2006;

Studio 4°C is a Japanese animation studio founded by Eiko Tanaka and Koji Morimoto in 1986. The name comes from the temperature at which water is most dense. History Studio 4 °C has produced numerous feature films, OVAs, and shorts. Early film t ...

) * '' Anata o Zutto Aishiteru'' (2015; Media Castle & TMS Entertainment) * '' Another'' (2012; Toho) (live-action) * '' Aquarian Age: Juvenile Orion'' (2008;

Broccoli Broccoli (''Brassica oleracea'' var. ''italica'') is an edible green plant in the cabbage family (family Brassicaceae, genus ''Brassica'') whose large flowering head, stalk and small associated leaves are eaten as a vegetable. Broccoli is cla ...

) (

Live action Live action (or live-action) is a form of cinematography or videography that uses photography instead of animation. Some works combine live-action with animation to create a live-action animated film. Live-action is used to define film, video ...

) * '' Arcadia of My Youth'' (1982; Toei Animation) (license rescued from AnimEigo) * '' Arion'' (1986; Sunrise) * '' Baldios: The Movie'' (1981; Ashi Productions & Kokusai Eiga-sha) * ''

Barefoot Gen is a Japanese historical manga series by Keiji Nakazawa. Loosely based on Nakazawa's own experiences as a Hiroshima survivor, the series begins in 1945 in and around Hiroshima, Japan, where the six-year-old boy Gen Nakaoka liv ...

'' (1983; Madhouse) (license rescued from Geneon) * ''

Barefoot Gen 2 is a 1986 Japanese animated action drama film and the sequel to the 1983 animated war film '' Barefoot Gen'', loosely based on the Japanese manga series by Keiji Nakazawa. Directed by Toshio Hirata, the film stars Issei Miyazaki, Masaki Kōda, Y ...

'' (1986; Madhouse) (license rescued from Geneon) * ''Bohachi Bushido: Code of the Forgotten Eight'' (1973; Toei Company) (Live action) * '' Black Jack: the Movie'' (1996; Tezuka Productions) (license rescued from Manga Entertainment) * '' Burning Paradise'' (1994; DLO Films Production Limited) (Live action) * '' The Calamari Wrestler'' (2004; Imagica Corp.) (Live action) * '' Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie'' (1999; Madhouse) (license rescued from Nelvana with distribution from Geneon) * '' Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: The Sealed Card'' (2000; Madhouse) (license rescued from Geneon) * '' Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter'' (2017; TMS Entertainment) (original dub commissioned by TMS Entertainment) * '' Case Closed: The Darkest Nightmare'' (2016; TMS Entertainment) (original dub commissioned by TMS Entertainment) * '' Case Closed Episode One: The Great Detective Turned Small'' (2016; TMS Entertainment) (original dub commissioned by TMS Entertainment) * '' Case Closed: The Fist of Blue Sapphire'' (2019; TMS Entertainment) (original dub commissioned by TMS Entertainment) * '' Case Closed: Sunflowers of Inferno'' (2015; TMS Entertainment) (original dub commissioned by TMS Entertainment) * '' Case Closed: Zero the Enforcer'' (2018; TMS Entertainment) (original dub commissioned by TMS Entertainment) * '' City Hunter: .357 Magnum'' (1989; Sunrise) (license rescued from ADV Films) * '' City Hunter: Bay City Wars'' (1990; Sunrise) (license rescued from ADV Films) * '' City Hunter: Death of the Vicious Criminal Ryo Saeba'' (1999; Sunrise) (television film) * '' City Hunter: Goodbye My Sweetheart'' (1997; Sunrise) (television film; license rescued from ADV Films, who released the film as ''City Hunter: The Motion Picture'') * '' City Hunter: Million Dollar Conspiracy'' (1990; Sunrise) (license rescued from ADV Films) * '' City Hunter: The Secret Service'' (1996; Sunrise) (television film; license rescued from ADV Films) * '' City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes'' (2019; Sunrise) (original dub commissioned by Discotek Media) * '' Cleopatra'' (1970;

Mushi Productions or Mushi Pro for short, is a Japanese animation studio headquartered in Fujimidai, Nerima, Tokyo, Japan. It previously had a headquarters elsewhere in Nerima. The studio was headed by manga artist Osamu Tezuka. Tezuka started it as a rivalry wi ...

) * ''

Crusher Joe is a series of science fiction novels written by Haruka Takachiho and published by Asahi Sonorama from 1977 to 2005 (an additional trilogy was published between 2013 and 2016). During the late 1970s one of the founding fathers of Studi ...

'' (Studio Nue & Sunrise) (1983; license rescued from AnimEigo) * '' Dead or Alive 2'' (2000; Daiei Film & Toei Video) (Live action) * '' Dr. Slump: "Hoyoyo!" Space Adventure'' (1982; Toei Animation) * '' Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island'' (1981; Toei Animation) * '' Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! Dream Capital Mecha Police'' (1985; Toei Animation) * '' Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo, Great Across-the-World Race'' (1983; Toei Animation) * '' Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle'' (1984; Toei Animation) * ''

Fair, then Partly Piggy is a picture book series written by Shiro Yadama. Some books were translated into English by Keith Holman. The book is about a boy named Noriyasu Hatakeyama who starts writing "tomorrow's" journal entries when he finds out the days start happ ...

'' (1988;

Oh! Production , sometimes credited as Oh! Pro or Oh-Pro, is an anime production studio in Amanuma, Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. It was established in May 1970 by animators Norio Shioyama, Kōichi Murata, Kazuo Komatsubara, and Kōshin Yonekawa. Former members ...

) * ''

The Fantastic Adventures of Unico is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Osamu Tezuka. It was serialized in Sanrio's manga magazine ' from November 1976 to March 1979 and collected in two volumes. A pilot film for a potential television series was produ ...

'' (1981; Sanrio & Madhouse) (license rescued from New Galaxy Anime) * '' Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf'' (1992; Studio Jack) (television film; license rescued from Viz Media with itself having distribution from Geneon, then named Pioneer) * '' Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture'' (1994; Studio Wombat) (license rescued from Viz Media with itself having distribution from Geneon, then named Pioneer) * '' Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle'' (1993; Studio Wombat) (television film; license rescued from Viz Media with itself having distribution from Geneon, then named Pioneer) * '' Female Convict Scorpion: Jailhouse 41'' (1972; Toei Company) (Live action) * ''Female Yakuza Tale: Inquisition and Torture'' (1973; Toei Company) (Live action; license rescued from Panik House Entertainment) * '' Fist of the North Star: The Movie'' (1986; Toei Animation) (license rescued from Streamline Pictures with itself having later distribution from

Image Entertainment RLJ Entertainment (formerly Image Entertainment) is an American film production company and home video distributor, distributing film and television productions in North America, with approximately 3,200 exclusive DVD titles and approximately 34 ...

) * '' Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior: Legend of Raoh: Chapter of Death in Love'' (2006; TMS Entertainment) (original dub commissioned by Discotek Media) * '' Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior: Legend of Raoh: Chapter of Fierce Fight'' (2007; TMS Entertainment) * '' Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior: Zero: Legend of Kenshiro'' (2008; TMS Entertainment) * '' The Flying Phantom Ship'' (1969; Toei Animation) (original dub commissioned by Discotek Media) * '' Fusé: Memoirs of the Hunter Girl'' (2012; TMS Entertainment) (license rescued from NIS America) * ''

'' (1979; Toei Animation) (license rescued from

New World Pictures New World Pictures (also known as New World Entertainment and New World Communications Group, Inc.) was an American independent production, distribution, and (in its final years as an autonomous entity) multimedia company. It was founded in 19 ...

and Viz Media) * '' Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy'' (1998; Toei Animation) (original dub commissioned by Discotek Media) * '' God Mars: The Movie'' (1982; Tokyo Movie Shinsha) (license rescued from Nozomi Entertainment) * ''

Golgo 13 is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takao Saito, published in Shogakukan's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Big Comic'' since October 1968. The series follows the title character, a professional assassin for hire. ''Golgo ...

'' (1973; Toei Company) (live-action) * '' Golgo 13: The Professional'' (1983; Tokyo Movie Shinsha) (license rescued from

Urban Vision Urban Vision Entertainment Inc. was an American-based production/distribution company created in Los Angeles, California formed in July 1996 by Mataichiro Yamamoto to help introduce the animation medium known as anime to the American mainstrea ...

) * '' GoShogun: The Time Étranger'' (1985; Ashi Productions) * '' Great Conquest: The Romance of the Three Kingdoms'' (1988; Toei Animation) (license rescued from Streamline Pictures) * '' Hajime no Ippo: Champion Road'' (2003; Madhouse) (license rescued from Genon) * ''

Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid is a Japanese anime film based on Hans Christian Andersen's 1837 fairy tale, released in 1975 by Toei Animation. Unlike the Disney adaptation released 14 years later, this film is closer to Andersen's story, notably in its preservation of the ...

'' (1975; Toei Doga) (license rescued from Starmaker and UAV Corporation) * '' Hana Yori Dango Final: The Movie'' (2008;

Toho is a Japanese film, theatre production and distribution company. It has its headquarters in Chiyoda, Tokyo, and is one of the core companies of the Osaka-based Hankyu Hanshin Toho Group. Outside of Japan, it is best known as the producer ...

) (Live action) * '' Hells'' (2008; Madhouse) (original dub by Team Four Star with dub production by Sound Cadance Studios) * '' Hols: Prince of the Sun'' (1968; Toei Doga) * '' Inukami! The Movie'' (2007; Seven Arcs) * '' Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade'' (2000; Production I.G) (license rescued from Bandai Entertainment and Viz Media) * ''

A Journey Through Fairyland is a 1985 Japanese animated film by Sanrio, the company which animated ''Unico'', ''The Sea Prince and the Fire Child'' and ''Ringing Bell'', though this story is less sought out as a rarity among Sanrio cult classic collectors. It is also Sanr ...

'' (1985;

Sanrio is a Japanese entertainment company. It designs, licenses, and produces products focusing on the ''kawaii'' ("cute") segment of Japanese popular culture. Their products include stationery, school supplies, gifts, and accessories which are sold ...

) (license rescued from

Celebrity Home Entertainment Celebrity Home Entertainment (also known as simply Celebrity Video), founded by Noel C. Bloom in 1987, was a home video distributor specializing in mostly obscure material from around the world, as well as B-grade action films and softcore adult ...

under Celebrity's Just for Kids) * ''

Jungle Emperor Leo ''Jungle Emperor Leo'', known in Japan as is a 1997 Japanese animated film focusing on the last half of Osamu Tezuka's manga, ''Jungle Taitei'' (known in earlier US productions as ''Kimba the White Lion'' and '' Leo the Lion''). Plot At the ...

'' (1997; Tezuka Productions) (license rescued from Media Blasters under Anime Works) * '' Kimagure Orange Road: I Want to Return to That Day'' (1988; Studio Pierrot) (license rescued from AnimEigo) * ''

Legend of Dinosaurs & Monster Birds , also known in the U.S. as ''The "Legend of Dinosaurs"'', is a 1977 Japanese kaiju science fiction film produced and distributed by Toei Company. The film was initially unsuccessful in Japan, but later became an overseas blockbuster in the Sov ...

'' (1977; Toei Company) (

; license rescued from

Frontier Enterprises was a Tokyo-based company dedicated to the dubbing of Japanese films and media for the English language. Frontier did jobs for Toho International, Toei Animation and Shochiku Company, dubbing their films into English for export. Along with ...

) * ''

Like the Clouds, Like the Wind is a Japanese anime television film produced by Studio Pierrot. An adaptation of the 1989 novel '' Kōkyū Shōsetsu'' by Ken'ichi Sakemi. It was broadcast on the Nippon Television Network System on March 21, 1990 (Vernal Equinox Day). Pr ...

'' (1990; Studio Pierrot) * ''

Lily C.A.T. ''Lily C.A.T.'' is a 1987 science fiction/ horror anime film written and directed by Hisayuki Toriumi, featuring monster designs from Yoshitaka Amano and character designs from Yasuomi Umetsu. An English version of the film was produced by C ...

'' (1987; Studio Pierrot) (license rescued from Streamline Pictures) * '' Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland'' (1989; Tokyo Movie Shinsha) (license rescued from

Hemdale Film Corporation Hemdale Film Corporation, known as Hemdale Communications after 1992, was an independent American-British film production company and distributor. The company was founded in London in 1967 as the Hemdale Company by actor David Hemmings and John D ...

and Funimation under the Our Time Family Entertainment label) * '' Lupin III: Alcatraz Connection'' (2001; TMS Entertainment) (television film) * '' Lupin III: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid'' (2011; TMS Entertainment) (television film; original dub commissioned by TMS Entertainment) * '' Lupin III: Bye Bye, Lady Liberty'' (1989; TMS Entertainment) (television film) * '' Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro'' (1979; Tokyo Movie Shinsha) (license rescued from Streamline Pictures and Manga Entertainment) * '' Lupin III: The Columbus Files'' (1999; TMS Entertainment) (television film; license rescued from Funimation) * ''

Lupin III: Dead or Alive is a 1996 Japanese animated film directed by Monkey Punch. In addition to being the fifth feature film based on Monkey Punch's ''Lupin III'' manga series, ''Dead or Alive'' was also the first ''Lupin'' production to make use of computer-generated ...

'' (1996; TMS Entertainment) (license rescued from Funimation) * '' Lupin III: Dragon of Doom'' (1994; TMS Entertainment) (television film; license rescued from Funimation) * '' Lupin III: Elusiveness of the Fog'' (2007; TMS Entertainment) (television film) * '' Lupin III: Farewell to Nostradamus'' (1995; TMS Entertainment) (license rescued from Funimation) * '' Lupin III: Episode 0: The First Contact'' (2002; TMS Entertainment) (television film; original dub commissioned by TMS Entertainment) * '' Lupin III: From Siberia with Love'' (1992; TMS Entertainment) (television film) * '' Lupin III: Fujiko's Lie'' (2019; Telecom Animation Film) (original dub commissioned by TMS Entertainment) * '' Lupin III: Goemon's Blood Spray'' (2017; Telecom Animation Film) (original dub commissioned by TMS Entertainment) * '' Lupin III: Goodbye Partner'' (2019; TMS Entertainment) (television film; original dub commissioned by TMS Entertainment) * '' Lupin III: The Hemingway Papers'' (1990; TMS Entertainment) (television film) * '' Lupin III: Island of Assassins'' (1997; TMS Entertainment) (television film; license rescued from Funimation) * '' Lupin III: Jigen's Gravestone'' (2014; Telecom Animation Film) (Their first original dub; commissioned by TMS Entertainment) * '' Lupin III: The Last Job'' (2010; TMS Entertainment) (television film) * '' Lupin III: Legend of the Gold of Babylon'' (1985; Tokyo Movie Shinsha) (license rescued from AnimEigo; original dub commissioned by TMS Entertainment) * '' Lupin III: Missed by a Dollar'' (2000; TMS Entertainment) (television film; license rescued from Funimation) * '' Lupin III: The Mystery of Mamo'' (1978; Tokyo Movie Shinsha) (license rescued from Frontier Enterprises, Streamline Pictures and Geneon) * '' Lupin III: Napoleon's Dictionary'' (1991; TMS Entertainment) (television film) * '' Lupin III: Operation Return the Treasure'' (2003; TMS Entertainment) (television film) * '' Lupin III: Prison of the Past'' (2019; TMS Entertainment) (television film; original dub commissioned by TMS Entertainment) * '' Lupin III: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure'' (1995; TMS Entertainment) (television film; license rescued from Funimation) * '' Lupin III: The Secret of Twilight Gemini'' (1996; TMS Entertainment) (television film; license rescued from Funimation) * '' Lupin III: Tokyo Crisis'' (1998; TMS Entertainment) (license rescued from Funimation) * '' Lupin III: Voyage to Danger'' (1993; TMS Entertainment) (television film; license rescued from Funimation) * '' Lupin III vs. Detective Conan: The Special'' (2009; TMS Entertainment) (television film) (original dub commissioned by TMS Entertainment) * '' Lupin the 3rd vs. Detective Conan: The Movie'' (2013; TMS Entertainment) (original dub commissioned by TMS Entertainment) * ''

'' (1995; Toei Animation) (license rescued from Tokyopop) * ''

'' (1995; Studio 4 °C & Madhouse) (original dub commissioned by Discotek Media; license rescued from Destination Films) * ''

Night on the Galactic Railroad , sometimes translated as ''Milky Way Railroad'', ''Night Train to the Stars'' or ''Fantasy Railroad in the Stars'', is a classic Japanese fantasy novel by Kenji Miyazawa written around 1927. The nine-chapter novel was posthumously published in 1 ...

'' (1985; Group TAC) (license rescued from Central Park Media) * ''

Nutcracker Fantasy is a Japanese-American stop motion animated film produced by Sanrio, very loosely based on Tchaikovsky's 1892 ballet ''The Nutcracker'' and E.T.A. Hoffmann's 1816 story "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King". It is directed by Takeo Nakamura and writ ...

'' (1979; Sanrio) * ''

Oresama is a 2004 Japanese film. The film revolves around the protagonist of the story, Japanese rock musician Miyavi, portraying himself and his adventures when he goes back 20 years in time. Plot The film starts with Miyavi leaving to see family bac ...

'' (2004; Gaga) (Live action) * ''

The Princess and the Pilot is a 2008 Japanese light novel by written by Koroku Inumura and illustrated by Haruyuki Morisawa. An anime film adaptation was released in Japanese cinemas on 1 October 2011. ''To Aru Hikūshi e no Tsuioku'' is a joint production by Japanese ...

'' (2011; Madhouse with production from TMS Entertainment) (license rescued from NIS America) * ''

'' (1986; A.P.P.P.) (license rescued from Central Park Media under U.S. Manga Corps) * '' Project A-ko 2: Plot of the Daitokuji Financial Group'' (1987; A.P.P.P.) (license rescued from Central Park Media under U.S. Manga Corps) * '' Project A-ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody'' (1988; A.P.P.P.) (license rescued from Central Park Media under U.S. Manga Corps) * '' Project A-ko 4: FINAL'' (1989; A.P.P.P.) (license rescued from Central Park Media under U.S. Manga Corps) * ''

Ringing Bell is a 1978 Japanese anime adventure-drama film adaptation of the storybook of the same name written by Takashi Yanase, the creator of '' Anpanman''. It is most notable by fans and critics as a family film which makes a sharp, sudden turn into a ...

'' (1978; Sanrio & Sunrise) * ''

Robot Carnival is a Japanese anthology original video animation (OVA) and anime film released in 1987. The film consists of nine shorts by different well-known directors, many of whom started out as animators with little to no directing experience. Each has ...

'' (1987; A.P.P.P.) (license rescued from Streamline Pictures and Super Techno Arts) * '' Saint Seiya: Evil Goddess Eris'' (1987; Toei Animation) * ''List of Saint Seiya films, Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the Gods'' (1988; Toei Animation) * ''List of Saint Seiya films, Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth'' (1988; Toei Animation) * ''List of Saint Seiya films, Saint Seiya: Warriors of the Final Holy Battle'' (1989; Toei Animation) * ''The Sea Prince and the Fire Child'' (1982; Sanrio) * ''Sex and Zen'' (1991; Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Golden Harvest) (Live action) * ''Shogun's Samurai'' (1978; Toei Company) (Live action; license rescued from Adness Entertainment) * ''Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie'' (1982; Tokyo Movie Shinsha) (license rescued from Urban Vision; noted as first 4K Ultra HD anime release in the United States and Canada) * ''The Storm Riders, Storm Riders'' (1998; Golden Harvest) (Live action; license rescued from Tai Seng) * ''Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie'' (1994; Group TAC) (license rescued from Sony Music, SMV Enterprises and Manga Entertainment) * ''Suicide Club (film), Suicide Club'' (2001; Omega Project) (live-action) * ''Swan Lake (1981 film), Swan Lake'' (1981; Toei Animation) (license rescued from The Samuel Goldwyn Company) * ''Taxi Hunter'' (1993; Media Asia Entertainment Group, Media Asia) (Live action) * ''Tetsujin 28-go (2004 TV series), Tetsujin 28: Morning Moon of Midday'' (2007; Palm Studio) * ''A Thousand and One Nights (1969 film), A Thousand and One Nights'' (1969; Mushi Productions) * ''Ashita no Joe, Tomorrow's Joe'' (1980; Tokyo Movie Shinsha) * ''Ashita no Joe, Tomorrow's Joe 2'' (1981; Tokyo Movie Shinsha) * ''Toriko, Toriko the Movie: Secret Recipe of Gourmet God!'' (2013; Toei Animation) * ''Twilight of the Cockroaches'' (1987; Madhouse) (mix of Anime and Live action; license rescued from Streamline Pictures) * ''Unico, Unico in the Island of Magic'' (1983; Sanrio & Madhouse) (license rescued from New Galaxy Anime) * ''Urusei Yatsura: Only You'' (1983; Studio Pierrot) (license rescued from AnimEigo) * ''Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer'' (1984; Studio Pierrot) (license rescued from Central Park Media) * ''Urusei Yatsura (film series), Urusei Yatsura 3: Remember My Love'' (1985; Studio Deen) (license rescued from AnimEigo) * ''Urusei Yatsura (film series), Urusei Yatsura 4: Lum the Forever'' (1986; Studio Deen) (license rescued from AnimEigo) * ''Urusei Yatsura (film series), Urusei Yatsura 5: The Final Chapter'' (1988; Magic Bus) (license rescued from AnimEigo) * ''Urusei Yatsura (film series), Urusei Yatsura 6: Always My Darling'' (1991; Madhouse) (license rescued from AnimEigo) * ''

'' (2000; Omega Micott) (Live action; license rescued from Elite Entertainment) * ''Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust'' (2001; Madhouse) (license rescued from Urban Vision) * ''The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots'' (1969; Toei Animation) * ''Wicked City (1987 film), Wicked City'' (1987; Madhouse) (license rescued from Urban Vision; digital distribution and HIDIVE streaming via Sentai Filmworks) * ''A Wind Named Amnesia'' (1990; Madhouse) (license rescued from Central Park Media under U.S. Manga Corps) * ''You Are Umasou'' (2010; Ajia-do Animation Works & TMS Entertainment) * ''Yowamushi Pedal, Yowamushi Pedal: The Movie'' (2015; TMS Entertainment) * ''Yowamushi Pedal, Yowamushi Pedal: Re:RIDE'' (2014; TMS Entertainment) * ''Yowamushi Pedal, Yowamushi Pedal: Re: ROAD'' (2015; TMS Entertainment) * ''Zatch Bell!#Films, Zatch Bell: 101st Devil'' (2004; Toei Animation) * ''Konjiki no Gash Bell!! Movie 2: Attack of the Mecha-Vulcan, Zatch Bell: Attack of Mechavulcan'' (2005; Toei Animation) * ''Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs'' (1974; Toei Company)

Original video animations

* ''8 Man, 8 Man After'' (1993; J.C.Staff) (license rescued from Streamline Pictures with itself having distribution by Image Entertainment) * ''All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku'' (1992–93; Animate (retailer)#Subsidiaries, Animate Film) (license rescued from ADV Films) * ''All Purpose Cultural Cat-Girl Nuku Nuku DASH!'' (1998; Ashi Productions) (license rescued from ADV Films) * ''Angel Cop'' (1989–94; DAST) (license rescued from Manga Entertainment) * ''Appleseed (1988 film), Appleseed'' (1988; Artland with production from Gainax) (license rescued from Manga Entertainment) * ''Area 88'' (1985–86; Studio Pierrot) (license rescued from Central Park Media under U.S. Manga Corps, and then ADV Films) * ''Babel II'' (1992; J.C.Staff) (license rescued from Streamline Pictures with itself having distribution by Image Entertainment) * ''Battle Athletes'' (1997–98; AIC) (license rescued from Geneon) * ''Big Order, Big Order OVA'' (2015; Lerche) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * ''Blue Seed, Blue Seed Beyond'' (1996–98; Production I.G & Xebec) (license rescued from ADV Films; HIDIVE streaming via Maiden Japan) * ''Blue Submarine No. 6'' (1998–2000; Gonzo) (license rescued from Bandai Entertainment) * ''Casshan: Robot Hunter'' (1993–94; Artmic with production by Tatsunoko Production & Gainax) (license rescued from Harmony Gold USA and ADV Films) * ''Cosmo Warrior Zero'' (2001; Vega Entertainment) (license rescued from Enoki Films USA and Media Blasters under Anime Works) * ''Crusher Joe, Crusher Joe: The Ice Prison'' (1989; Studio Nue & Sunrise) (license rescued from AnimEigo) * ''Crusher Joe, Crusher Joe: The Ultimate Weapon: Ash'' (1989; Studio Nue & Sunrise) (license rescued from AnimEigo) * ''Cyber City Oedo 808'' (1990–91; Madhouse) (license rescued from Central Park Media under U.S. Manga Corps) * ''Dallos'' (1983–84; Studio Pierrot) (license rescued from Celebrity Home Entertainment) * ''Dancouga – Super Beast Machine God, Dancouga: Blazing Epilogue'' (1989–90; Ashi Production) * ''Dancouga – Super Beast Machine God, Dancouga: Requiem for Victims'' (1986; Ashi Production) * ''Demon City Shinjuku'' (1988; Madhouse) (license rescued from Central Park Media under U.S. Manga Corps; digital distribution and HIDIVE streaming via Sentai Filmworks) * ''Devilman, Devilman: The Birth'' (1987; Oh! Production) (license rescued from Manga Entertainment) * ''Devilman, Devilman: Demon Bird Sirène'' (1990; Oh! Production) (license rescued from Manga Entertainment) * ''

'' (1995; Madhouse & Studio Deen) (license rescued from Central Park Media under U.S. Manga Corps) * ''Dragon Half'' (1993; Production I.G) (license rescued from ADV Films) * ''Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior, Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior: Legend of Toki'' (2008; A.P.P.P. with production by TMS Entertainment) * ''Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior, Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior: Legend of Yuria'' (2007; TMS Entertainment) * ''Freedom Project, Freedom'' (2006–08; Sunrise) (license rescued from Bandai Visual USA with later distribution by Bandai Entertainment) * ''Fushigi Yûgi, Fushigi Yûgi OVA'' (1996–98; Studio Pierrot) (streaming on Crunchyroll only; Media Blasters under Anime Works has current home video rights, which they have license rescued from Geneon) * ''Fushigi Yûgi, Fushigi Yûgi: Eidoken'' (2001–02; Studio Pierrot) (streaming on Crunchyroll only; Media Blasters under Anime Works has current home video rights, which they have license rescued from Geneon) * ''Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight!, Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight! OVA'' (2007; Ufotable) * ''The Galaxy Railways, The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet'' (2007; Planet Entertainment) * ''Genocyber'' (1994; Artmic) (license rescued from Central Park Media) * ''Getter Robo Armageddon'' (1998–99; Brain's Base) (license rescued from ADV Films) * ''

'' (1992–98; Mu Animation Studio) (license rescued from L.A. Hero, U.S. Renditions folded to Manga Entertainment, and then Media Blasters under Anime Works) * ''Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still, Gin Rei'' (1994–95; Mu Animation Studio) (license rescued from Media Blasters under Anime Works) * ''CB Chara Nagai Go World, Go Nagai World'' (1991; Triangle Staff & Oh! Production) * ''Six God Combination Godmars, God Mars: The Untold Legend'' (1988; Tokyo Movie Shinsha) * ''Goku Midnight Eye'' (1989; Madhouse) (license rescued from Urban Vision) * ''Golden Boy (manga), Golden Boy'' (1995–96; A.P.P.P.) (license rescued from ADV Films and Media Blasters under Anime Works) * ''

'' (1988–89; Gainax) (original dub commissioned by Discotek Media with dub production by Sound Cadance Studios; license rescued from U.S. Renditions which folded to Manga Entertainment, and then Bandai Visual USA) * ''Diebuster, Gunbuster 2: Diebuster'' (2004–06; Gainax) (license rescued from Bandai Visual USA) * ''Hajime no Ippo, Hajime no Ippo: Mashiba vs. Kimura'' (2003; Madhouse) (license rescued from Geneon) * ''Hurricane Polymar, Hurricane Polymar: Holy Blood'' (1996–97; Tatsunoko Production & J.C.Staff) (license rescued from Urban Vision and Anime Sols) * '' Isuca'' (2015; Arms) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * ''Iria: Zeiram the Animation'' (1994; Ashi Production) (license rescued from Central Park Media with itself having distribution from Image Entertainment, and then Media Blasters under Anime Works) * ''Key the Metal Idol'' (1994–97; Studio Pierrot) (license rescued from Viz Media with volume DVDs having distribution by Geneon, then named Pioneer) * ''Kimagure Orange Road, Kimagure Orange Road OVA'' (1989–91; Studio Pierrot) (license rescued from AnimEigo) * ''The King of Braves GaoGaiGar Final'' (2000–03; Sunrise) * ''Kissxsis'' (2008–15; Feel) * ''KonoSuba, KonoSuba: God's Blessings on This Wonderful Choker!'' (2016; Studio Deen) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * ''KonoSuba, KonoSuba: God's Blessings on This Wonderful Work of Art!'' (2017; Studion Deen) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * ''Kyo Kara Maoh, Kyo Kara Maoh R'' (2007–08; Studio Deen) * ''Love Hina, Love Hina Again'' (2002; Xebec) (license rescued from Bandai Entertainment) * ''Green vs. Red, Lupin III: Green vs. Red'' (2008; TMS Entertainment) * ''Lupin the 3rd Part V: Misadventures in France, Lupin III: Is Lupin Still Burning?'' (2018; Telecom Animation Film) (original dub commissioned by TMS Entertainment) * ''Return of the Magician, Lupin III: The Return of Pycal'' (2002; TMS Entertainment) * ''Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos, Machine Robo: Leina Stol in Wolf Sword Legend'' (1988–89; Ashi Productions) (license rescued from Central Park Media) * ''Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos, Machine Robo: Lightning Trap - Leina & Laika'' (1990; Ashi Productions) (license rescued from Central Park Media) * ''Mighty Space Miners'' (1994–95; Triangle Staff) (license rescued from ADV Films) * ''New Cutie Honey'' (1994–95; Toei Animation) (license rescued from ADV Films) * ''New Getter Robo'' (2004; Brain's Base) (license rescued from Geneon) * ''NG Knight Ramune & 40, NG Knight Ramune & 40 DX'' (1993; Ashi Productions) * ''NG Knight Ramune & 40, NG Knight Ramune & 40 EX'' (1991; Ashi Productions) * ''Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge (anime), Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge'' (1997–98; Madhouse) (license rescued from Viz Media with itself having distribution by Geneon, then called Pioneer, and then Media Blasters via rental kiosks) * ''Photon (anime), Photon'' (1997–99; AIC) (license rescued from Central Park Media under U.S. Manga Corps) * ''The Candidate for Goddess, Pilot Candidate: Special Curriculum (2002; Xebec) * ''Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas'' (2009–11; TMS Entertainment) (original dub commissioned exclusively for streaming on Netflix in preparation for the upcoming CGI List of Netflix original programming, Netflix Original, known simply as ''Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya'') * ''Saiyuki (manga), Saiyuki Reload: Burial'' (2007;

) * ''School Days (visual novel), School Days: Magical Heart Kokoro-chan'' (2008; TNK) * ''Shin Getter Robo vs Neo Getter Robo'' (2000–01; Brain's Base) * ''Sorcerer Hunters, Sorcerer Hunters OVAs'' (1996–97; Xebec) (license rescued from ADV Films) * ''Tales of Phantasia#OVA, Tales of Phantasia: The Animation'' (2004–06; Actas) (license rescued from Geneon) * ''Tales of Symphonia#Animation, Tales of Symphonia The Animation: Sylvarant Episode'' (2007; Ufotable) * ''Tales of Symphonia#Animation, Tales of Symphonia The Animation: Tethe'alla Episode'' (2010–11; Ufotable) * ''Tales of Symphonia#Animation, Tales of Symphonia The Animation: The United World Episode'' (2011–12; Ufotable) * ''Tekkaman Blade, Tekkaman Blade II'' (1994–95; Tatsunoko Production) (license rescued from Urban Vision) * ''Violence Jack'' (1986–90; Ashi Productions (Harem Bomber) & Studio 88 (Evil Town/Hell's Wind)) (license rescued from Manga Entertainment and Right Stuf Inc., Central Mass) * ''Knights of Ramune, VS Knight Lamune & 40 Fresh'' (1997; Ashi Productions) (license rescued from Central Park Media; who have released it under ''Knights of Ramune'')

Former titles

Television shows

* ''Acrobunch'' (1982;

with production cooperation of TMS Entertainment, Tokyo Movie Shinsha) (former Enoki Films USA license) * ''D.N.Angel'' (2003; Xebec) (was license rescued from ADV Films) * ''The Earl and the Fairy, Earl and Fairy'' (2008; Artland (company), Artland) (this title is now with Sentai Filmworks) * ''Free! (TV series), Free!'' (2013; Kyoto Animation) (Season 1 released on Subbed-only DVD as part of partnership with Crunchyroll, with that season being released later on Hybrid Blu-ray + DVD combo pack as part of Crunchyroll's partnership with Funimation) * ''Galactic Gale Baxingar'' (1982–83; Kokusai Eiga-sha) (former Enoki Films USA license) * ''Galactic Whirlwind Sasuraiger'' (1983–84; Kokusai Eiga-sha) (former Enoki Films USA license) * ''Galaxy Cyclone Braiger'' (1981–82; Kokusai Eiga-sha) (former Enoki Films USA license) * ''Galilei Donna'' (2013; A-1 Pictures) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * ''GameCenter CX, Retro Game Master'' (2003–2011; Fuji TV) (Live action; select episodes only) * ''Recently, My Sister Is Unusual'' (2014; Project No.9) (distribution for Crunchyroll) * ''Strike the Blood'' (2013–14; Silver Link & Connect (studio), Connect) (Season 1 only; distribution for Crunchyroll)

Films

* ''

'' (2007; CoMix Wave Films) (distribution for Crunchyroll which was previously done by Bandai Entertainment and was license rescued from ADV Films; this title is now with GKIDS) * ''Animal Treasure Island'' (1971; Toei Animation) * ''Blind Woman's Curse'' (1970; Nikkatsu) (Live action) * ''Burst City'' (1982; Toei Company) (Live action) * ''A Chinese Torture Chamber Story'' (1994; Wong Jing's Workshop Ltd.) (Live action) * ''Dead or Alive (1999 film), Dead or Alive'' (1999; Daiei Film & Toei Company, Toei Video) (Live action) * ''Ebola Syndrome'' (1996; Jing's Production Limited) (Live action) * ''Electric Dragon 80.000 V'' (2001; Sunset) (Live action; was license rescued from Unearthed Films) * ''The Happiness of the Katakuris'' (2002; Shochiku) (Live action) * ''Locke the Superman'' (1984; Nippon Animation) (was license rescued from

and Central Park Media under U.S. Manga Corps; this title is now with Sentai Filmworks) * ''Lupin III: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy (film), Lupin III: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy'' (1974; Toho) (Live action) * ''Mikadroid: Robokill Beneath Discoclub Layla, Mikadroid: Robokill Beneath Disco Club Layla'' (1991; Toho) (Live action) * ''Oh! My Zombie Mermaid'' (2004; Soft on Demand) (Live action) * ''Panda! Go, Panda!'' (1972; Tokyo Movie Shinsha) (was license rescued from Geneon; this title is now with GKIDS) * ''Panda! Go, Panda!, Panda! Go, Panda!: Rainy Day Circus'' (1973; Tokyo Movie Shinsha) (was license rescued from Geneon; this title is now with GKIDS) * ''The Princess Blade'' (2001; Gaga) (Live action; was license rescued from ADV Films) * ''SARS Wars, Sars Wars: Bangkok Zombie Crisis'' (2004; Tero Entertainment, Chalermthai Studio) (Live action) * ''Sayonara Jupiter (film), Sayonara Jupiter'' (1984; Toho) (Live action) * ''Sexual Parasite'' (2004; Total Media Corporation) (Live action) * ''Sexy Soccer'' (2004; City Connection (company), City Connection) (Live action) * ''Naked Blood, Splatter: Naked Blood'' (1996; Museum K.K.) (Live action) * ''Star of David: Hunting for Beautiful Girls'' (1979; Nikkatsu) (Live action) * ''Oira Sukeban, Sukeban Boy'' (2006; King Records (Japan), King Records) (Live action) * ''Taro the Dragon Boy'' (1979; Toei Animation) * ''Tokyo 10+01'' (2002; KSS Films) (Live action) * ''Venus Wars'' (1989; Triangle Staff) (was license rescued from Central Park Media under U.S. Manga Corps; this title is now with Sentai Filmworks) * ''The War in Space'' (1977; Toho) (Live action)

Original video animations

* ''Crying Freeman'' (1988–94; Toei Animation) (was rescue licensed from ADV Films) * ''The Fuma Conspiracy, Lupin III: The Fuma Conspiracy'' (1987; Tokyo Movie Shinsha) (was license rescued from AnimEigo) * ''Mad Bull 34'' (1990–92; Magic Bus) (was license rescued from Manga Entertainment)

References

External links

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