Summary: Each of the stories in the series involves several unrelated plots intersecting and crossing each other as events spiral farther and farther out of control. Immortal alchemists, mafia operated speakeasies, and many other elements of pulp fiction mashed together for a world straight out of the movies.
Officer Notes: Because you demanded it, we're showing it!
Baccano! is the story you get when you cross the tales of several mafia families, a mythical assassin, a cult, a gang of killers,
a smalltime smuggling band, two kooky robbers, ancient immortals, and one very unlucky train in the 1930s Prohibition era.
It's a wild mix of lovable characters, an intersecting puzzle of plots, and some intense action and enjoyable humor.
In short, it's just a great ride all around. And don't worry if the disjointed story makes you feel lost at first...
everything will become clear iin the end!
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Summary: Kou Ichinomiya has always lived according to the creed of his wealthy, successful family:
never be in debt to anyone. But one day, under the Arakawa Bridge, his life is saved by a homeless girl named Nino.
In order to pay her back, Kou promises to be her boyfriend; and thus begins his new life under the bridge.
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Summary: An elementary school kid dubbed with the title "shounen bat" or "lil slugger" has been going around
attacking people with his bent, golden bat. Now, two detectives are investigating so they can stop this kid from making
any more attacks, but they will find out soon enough... that this case is much more than they expected.
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Summary: In Tokyo, an impenetrable field known as "Hell's Gate" appeared ten years ago. At the same time, psychics who wield paranormal powers at the cost of their consciences also emerged. Hei is one of the most powerful of these psychic agents, and along with his blind associate, Yin, works for one of the many rival agencies vying to unlock the mysteries of Hell's Gate.
Officer Notes: A great action/sci-fi anime that hooks you right from the first episode with its characters, world, and secrets.
The Contractors, wielders of strange powers that enact even stranger consequences on their users, are each unique,
ranging from terrifying to just plain badass, and the slow unraveling of the Gate’s secrets and its ties to Contractors will
keep you guessing with every episode. And when the main character Hei is often aptly called "Chinese Electric Batman" by the fandom,
do you really need to know more?
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Summary: The story of a young woman fighting for her survival in a real "urban jungle." Only 18 years old, Kuniko Hojo finds herself at the heart of the battle for humanity's future when she discovers that the government which rules Atlas intends to continue marginalizing the less-privileged masses outside the tower - by force, if necessary.
Officer Notes: While the beginning is a little slow for some viewers, after getting involved in this anime, you'll
feel the need to finish it! Great art and animation combined with beautiful music make this anime great to watch.
Add in the huge variety of characters that range from little girls with horricial powers to a transvestite who's
more of a women that half the female characters, and you've got Shangri-La. Not to to spoil too much, but be on the
lookout for this one blondish-greenish haired lady...
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Summary: The Real Drive is a "neo-futuristic science-fiction suspense" story is set in A.D. 2061, when a new, more secure information network called the Meta-Real Network (or "Metal") has taken over human society. However, aberrations begin to crop up as individuals chafe against the rigid system, and so-called "cyber divers" are dispatched to investigate these incidents. The the main cast consists; the cyber driver Haru, an "intuitive girl" named Minamo, the team's head Eiichiro, the combat expert Sota, and the android Holon.
Officer Notes: Real Drive is one of those artistically beautiful series that really makes the anime come alive.
Each character is unique, and all of them are well written. And not only is there great art, but excellent animation and awesome music.
While some can't help but feel annoyed at the roundness of some characters, how many anime have characters that aren't anorexic?
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