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Gakuen Heaven

Based on the popular video game, this anime series follows the misadventures of the students at the prestigious Bell Liberty Academy for Boys. Average guy Ito Keita is shocked when he's invited to attend the elite institution. Unnerved by the mystery, he's further distracted by the school's social dynamics. Lacking any particular ability, just why has Ito been welcomed into the privileged world of the talented and the beautiful?

Gilgamesh

The world has come to an end, of sorts, in this thrilling anime adventure. The skies roil with strange visions, killers take wing (literally) to find their prey and humans are cowering in fear. Amid all this chaos, a brother and sister arise from the shadows gifted with supernatural powers. The overlords know what they're capable of, a knowledge that's driven them to hunt the pair down. Can the siblings get away before they're found?

Mirage of Blaze

High schoolers Takaya and Yuzuru are best friends who share an extraordinary bond: They're conduits for ancient psychic powers. Street-savvy Takaya is always on the lookout for Yuzuru, but even he can't single-handedly stop the war they've inherited from Japan's chaotic Warring States Period. The two friends must band together with others like themselves to battle the clutches of long-dead spirits that have begun to re-enter the living world.

Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge

In this stunning anime, Takaya is dispatched to Kyoto to investigate the reemergence of the Ikko sect and Araki Murashige, a member of the Ikko who deserted the clan. Accompanied by his sidekick, Haruie, Takaya tracks down the elusive Araki, who's become a threat. Takaya realizes he must eliminate Araki and orders Haruie to do the job. Question is, will she be able to muster the courage necessary to kill?

Kyo Kara Maoh: God Save Our King

In this deft anime blend of comedy and fantasy, nerdy teen Yuri Shibuya stands up for a schoolmate, only to be flushed down the commode by a group of bullies and sucked into a bizarre world inhabited by warring demons and humans. Next thing you know, a shocked Yuri finds himself crowned king of the Demon World. Trouble is, his pacifist disposition is at odds with his subjects' quarrelsome temperaments. …

Kyo Kara Maoh: God Save Our King: Part 2

This popular Japanese animated series follows the adventures of Yuri Shibuya, a normal high school student who gets sucked down a toilet to a magical land that's poised to attack his own world; now, he's become the Demon King of the aggressive Mazoku people. In the second season, King Yuri continues to learn more about his new country while struggling to prevent a full-on war as he sets off on a quest to find a long-lost mystical sword.

Descendants of Darkness

Despite the fact that he's no longer alive, supernatural detective Asato Tsuzuki has an important job to do: making sure that the rest of the dead stay that way. In this collection of episodes from the popular animated series based on the manga by Yoko Matsushita, Tsuzuki goes up against the toughest case of his career armed only with his own set of skills and the help of his inexperienced new partner, Hisoka Kurosaki.

Samurai X

In 19th century Japan, the land is torn by warfare and rebellion. As a result, small bands of soldiers rise up and find the courage to attempt an overthrow the tyrannical Tokugawa Shogunate. Enter Kenshin, a young orphan whose fighting skills were honed by the great swordsman Hiko. His world is thrown into confusion by the arrival of a mysterious woman named Tomoe -- can she help the assassin become a real man?

Speed Grapher

As this anime unfolds, former war photographer Saiga is working in Tokyo as a spy for the rich and powerful Hibara Ginza. While on assignment gathering information on the secretive Roppongi Club, he's unexpectedly captured. In transit, he meets Kagura, a beautiful girl whose powers unlock a secret within himself: whatever he takes a picture of explodes.

Trinity Blood

Set in a postapocalyptic future, this hit anime series follows the battle for world domination between the Vatican, which has become a mighty military and political entity (and humanity's protector) and rapacious vampires known as the Methuselah. Fighting for the Vatican -- with humankind's survival at stake -- is Abel Nightroad, who's part of the Special Ops force AX ... and secretly a vampire who feeds on his own kind.

Gantz

Two friends who perish while performing an act of altruism find themselves trapped in a bizarre, hellish afterlife in this graphic anime series. As they're trying to do a good deed helping a vagabond, a subway train tragically kills high school student Kei and his best buddy, Kato. Transported to a stark room overlooking Tokyo, Kei and Kato are forced to take part in dangerous missions … and the outcome will decide their ultimate fates.

s-Cry-ed

Kazuma is a mutant who has special powers and abilities as the result of a global disaster that altered his genetic makeup. Although humanity has begun the task of rebuilding civilization after the disaster, people like Kazuma are being hunted by their non-mutant brethren. So Kazuma and his compatriots roam the wastelands, surviving only with the aid of their amazing new abilities.

Bleach

This hit Japanese anime series based on the manga by Tite Kubo follows the adventures of spirit-seeing teen superhero Ichigo Kurosaki as he and his supernatural sidekick, Rukia Kuchiki, round up lost souls. Ichigo first inherits his powers from a wounded Rukia, who is in fact a shinigami, or soul reaper. Forced to live temporarily in an artificial human body, Rukia must combine her otherworldly abilities with Ichigo's.

Basilisk

The year is 1614, and two warring ninja clans each support a different son of the ailing ruler as the next shogun in this anime adventure. An epic fight to the death between the groups will resolve the issue -- and annihilate one of the clans. In the center of this storm are the two heirs to the clans, Gennosuke and Oboro, who both possess deadly powers. But now, their loyalties will be severely tested, as the two have fallen deeply in love.

Berserk

A new king reigns supreme throughout Midland, but he achieved his power through heinous means. His men terrorize the town, and nothing stands in their way -- until the arrival of the mysterious Black Swordsman. Meanwhile, a young fighter named Guts meets up with the charismatic Captain Griffith and his band of mercenaries. Their combined strength means interesting things for Midland...

Samurai Deeper Kyo

During the epic battle of Sekigahara, two samurai with deadly agendas fought separately from the rest of the battle. As Kyoshiro and Demon Eyes Kyo dueled, a shooting star slammed into the Earth, engulfing them both. Years later, the one who survived discovers that he harbors the spirit of his rival deep within himself -- and when that spirit awakens, the real battle is unleashed!

Loveless

Director Kurenai Yu's adventure-filled anime series finds sixth-grader Aoyagi Ritsuka at a crossroads. His older brother Seimei was brutally murdered two years ago, and now, Ritsuka thirsts for revenge. But how can a 12-year-old fight for justice? Enter Agatsuma Soubi, Seimei's former cohort, who arrives on the scene to help the boy hunt down the killers and uncover the truth behind the mysterious murder.

Witch Hunter Robin

Set in a fantasy world overrun with abusive, power-mad witches, this supernatural anime series follows the group known as STN, a team of craft-users formed to combat these rogue witches. Robin, the newest member of STN's Japanese branch, arrives at her new post and jumps right into the complicated process of using technology, forensics and her own still-raw powers to track down the enemy.

Requiem from the Darkness

In the 1860s, Japan is in turmoil. Momosuke, a would-be author, is traveling the countryside in search of 100 stories to incorporate into a book. On the road, he meets a trickster, a puppeteer and a bird caller. As the four traveling companions witness the ugliest aspects of human nature, they decide that they should mete out punishment to those who have transgressed the lines of acceptable behavior. It's vigilantism, Japanese style!

Lady Death

A young woman discovers a well of courage in this anime series when she finds herself stuck in hell and discovers that her father is none other than Lucifer. Having realized her true identity, she must decide between facing off against her dad or joining him in his quest for power and soulless decadence. Her final choice? To maintain her innocence and battle evil wherever it arises, even if it means she incurs the wrath of the devil himself.

Gun Sword

In this clever anime series, a lone tuxedo-clad swordsman known as Van wanders the desolate landscape on the planet Endless Illusion, tirelessly searching for the enigmatic clawed man who murdered his wife. With his potent armor and shape-shifting sword to protect him, Van traverses the lawless land, clashing with outlaws and reluctantly picking up a young traveling companion, Wendy, who's engaged in her own search for her missing brother.

Trigun

To bounty hunters in this animated adventure series, Vash the Stampede is an outlaw with a massive price on his head. But to Meryl Stryfe and Milly Thompson of the Bernardelli Insurance Society, Vash is a walking disaster who has cost the company a fortune. On a distant, deserted planet that resembles America's Old West, Vash wanders from town to town, with Meryl and Milly in pursuit trying to minimize the destruction.

Kurau Phantom Memory

In the year 2053, Dr. Amami's research into new forms of energy takes a frightening turn. The Rynax rays he was studying invade the body of his 12-year-old daughter, Kurau, imbuing her with unearthly powers. As Amami struggles to find a way to cure his daughter, Kurau is targeted by those who want to use her new abilities for their own gain. This chilling tale of the future is one of anime's most indelible stories.

Noein

In this popular anime series from Japanese TV, 12-year-old Haruka and her friend Yuu are planning to run away from home -- but then they meet Karasu, a space visitor from 15 years in the future. Suddenly, Haruka finds herself in the middle of a frenzied battle set years from the present, holding what Karasu and his fellow members of the Dragon Cavalry believe to be the key to saving humanity -- the mysterious Dragon's Torque.

Tokko

Recently graduated from the police academy, Shindo Ranmaru is assigned to the Special Mobile Investigation Force. He meets Rokujo Sakura, who works for a secret internal unit called Tokko. When Shindo's parents are killed -- along with entire families in his hometown -- he joins Tokko to avenge their deaths. But the perpetrators may be more sinister than Shindo can imagine, and the mission more dangerous than the rookie can handle.

Akira

Based on the popular anime series, Akira is the story of two childhood friends, Tetsuo and Kaneda, who are pulled into the post-apocalyptic underworld of Neo-Tokyo. Kaneda is a bike gang leader, and Tetsuo is a member of a tough motorcycle gang who becomes involved in a covert government project called Akira. On his way to save Tetsuo, Kaneda runs into a group of anti-government activists and corrupt scientists, and a bloody battle ensues.

Saiyuki

A renegade priest, a monkey king, a lecherous water sprite and a sympathetic demon team up to form an unlikely band of warriors. Their common enemies are the demons that have covered the land of Saiyuki with dark energy in order to resurrect an ancient monster. Now, these unlikely heroes must risk their lives to stop the demons in their tracks ... while taking time out to quaff a few drinks and chat up the ladies.

Saiyuki Reload

Buddhist monk Sanzo is on a sacred pilgrimage from Shangri-la to restore peace by destroying demons across the land. On his quest, Sanzo is joined by three n'er-do-wells, each with his own particular skill: the half-demon Goku, the magic-wielding Hakkai and the lucky gambler Gojyo. This stunning anime combines elements of Chinese folk tales, history and myths with gun battles and action set-pieces. Tetsuya Endo directs.

Saiyuki Reload: Gunlock

Buddhist monk Genjo Sanzo and his warrior compatriots Son Goku, Cho Hakkai and Sha Gojyo continue their quest to prevent the rebirth of powerful demon king Gyoumao in this follow-up to Saiyuki. As the foursome confronts assassins around every corner, an impassable creek, a corrupt temple priest and a raft of other obstacles, tensions escalate and a battle of egos erupts, threatening to rip the group apart.

Witchblade

In the wake of a catastrophe that virtually destroys Tokyo, police officer Masane Amaha acquires the legendary Witchblade -- a mythical sword bestowed throughout history only to a chosen few -- and assumes the identity of a mighty female warrior. With her young daughter's life to protect, Masane's mission is clear. But whether the Witchblade is a righteous weapon of God or a tool of the devil remains to be seen in this anime adventure series.

Mouse

Twenty-year-old Sorata teaches art at the Yamanoue School, and no one would ever suspect that this mousy-looking teacherwould have a life beyond his studies. But Mouse, Sorata's secret alter ego, is a thief with international notoriety - and a shameless (and successful) flirt! With his sexy, busty assistants -- math teacher Mei Momozono, P.E. teacher Hazuki Kakio and school nurse Yayoi Kuribayashi -- Mouse is an unstoppable thief.

Inu-Yasha: The Movie: Affections Touching Across Time

Fans of the anime television series see their small-screen heroes -- Kagome, Inu-Yasha, Shippo, Miroku and Sango -- hit the big time in a battle against Menomaru, a part-insect, part-devil creature seeking to avenge the downfall of his father, Hyoga, who's summoned by the magical Shikon Jewel. Apparently, Inu-Yasha's father squared off with Hyoga many moons ago, and now the creature's son is bent on wresting control of the land once again.

Chrono Crusade

New York in the 1920s is rife with danger and drama -- from human menaces as well as supernatural ones. This popular Japanese anime series explores the city as it battles a profound but unnamed evil. Can the unlikely partnership between a gun-toting nun, Sister Rosette Christopher, and her sidekick, Chrono, rid the metropolis of its demons? Or will they, too, fall prey to the unbending clutches of sin, vice and entrenched malevolence?

Samurai 7

As villages perish under the thumb of the Nobuseri -- a cruel race of warriors who are part men, part machine -- a young priestess named Kirara travels the countryside gathering stray samurais. But while her hope is that these brave souls can rally to save the land, she's not certain they can put their differences aside. Set in a postwar, futuristic world, this animated tale is based on the epic Akira Kurosawa film The Seven Samurai.

E's Otherwise

This high-octane, anime TV series centers on the future of human evolution, the next phase of which includes a race of "metahumans" who possess potent psychic skills. Coveted by the military organization Ashuram, these outcast mutants -- dubbed "E's" -- can transform thoughts into energy. An elite force of E's is soon created to preserve law and order, but will they use their incredible powers to save the planet or to dominate it?

Glass Fleet

The Holy Imperial Emperor Vetti rules the galaxy with an iron fist. Enter the People's Army, a mishmash of rebels from all classes eager to take up arms against Vetti. But the emperor's powers are mighty, and the rebels will need help. Their leader, Michel Volban, must seek the aid of pirate Cleo, whose spectacular glass battleship might be the rebels' last, best hope. Either way, revolution is at hand in this gripping anime hit.

Knight Hunters Eternity

The student becomes the master in this action-packed anime thriller about the undoing of the Koua Academy, a corrupt and violent training ground for Japan's young leaders. Anyone who can't quite hack the spite and rivalry is expected to take his own life -- or have the deed done for him. Enraged by the status quo, a new recruit, Sena Izumi, vows to enact sweeping changes by any means necessary, even if he eventually places himself in danger.

Final Yamato

Gird yourself for the last, thrilling adventures of the space battleship Yamato and her courageous crew. Reeling from his thrashing by Earth's forces, Dinguil Emperor Lugarl sets his sights upon the planet as the future home for his people. Harnessing the vast energy of the water planet Aquarius, Lugarl aims to flood Earth to make it habitable for his minions. It's up to the Yamato's crew to save humankind … again.

Shadow Skill

Warrior Elle "Shadow Skill" Ragu may be talented enough to join the ranks of the Sevalle, an elite breed of fighters, but her martial arts mastery doesn't seem to make life any easier. Set in the land of Kuruda, this anime follows the fearless redhead as she battles demon beasts, keeps assassins and enemy invasions at bay, teaches little brother Gau Ban to be a great warrior ... and tries to find a way to pay off her drinking debts.

Le Chevalier D'Eon

When beautiful women start turning up dead in Paris's Seine River, D'Eon -- the brother of one of the victims -- is determined to find the killer. It helps that he's inhabited by his sister's spirit. Set in pre-Revolutionary France, this anime series takes its inspiration from the real-life character of the same name -- a diplomat, writer, spy and Freemason who lived the first half of his life as a man and the second half as a woman.

Howl's Moving Castle

In this engaging anime based on a children's fantasy novel, 18-year-old Sophie works in her late father's hat shop in a humdrum town. But things get interesting when she's transformed into an elderly woman by the evil Witch of the Waste (voiced by Lauren Bacall). Determined to reverse the spell, Sophie seeks the help of the wizard Howl, who has an amazing moving castle that's fueled by a fire demon named Calcifer. Hayao Miyazaki directs.

Renaissance

In this animated sci-fi thriller set in Paris in the year 2054, a megacorporation known as Avalon dominates the landscape of contemporary life, selling eternal youth and beauty to a citizenry that's all too willing to consume. When a promising young Avalon scientist is kidnapped, the company hires top detective Barthélémy Karas (voiced by Daniel Craig) to find her. But as he investigates, Karas discovers a dwindling trail of witnesses.

Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo

Alexandre Dumas's classic novel has been retold many times, but in this case, it gets the anime treatment. After meeting the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo during an adventure abroad, Albert de Morcerf, the son of a famous French war general, brings the aristocrat home to meet his parents. But there's one problem: Albert's new friend is the man his father betrayed years earlier … and the nobleman is back to exact revenge.

Ninja Scroll

When a monster made of rock attacks a band of ninjas, a masterless ninja named Jubei heroically saves the life of the beautiful female warrior Kagero. But Jubei succumbs to an elderly ninja's treachery and finds himself facing certain death -- unless he agrees to join the quest for vengeance. Bloody, violent and full of imagination, Ninja Scroll is anime at its best.

Mushi-Shi

An award-winning anime series, Mushi-Shi brings the viewer into a dreamlike world where ghostly organisms called Mushi hover on the borders of perception. Neither plants nor animals, Mushi are primal life forms that can be seen only by some humans -- including Mushi master Ginko. He roams the earth in an effort to learn more about these strange beings, along the way helping people who've experienced the Mushi's supernatural effects.

Ergo Proxy

Fusing 2D digital cell animation with 3D computer modeling and special digital effects, this anime series takes place in a domed city of the future where citizens are protected from the effects of global environmental apocalypse. But even in this planned utopia -- a place where humans and androids coexist peacefully under a "total management system" -- trouble lurks as robots infected with a strange virus begin a murderous rampage.

Blood+: Part 1

In this groundbreaking adventure anime, teen amnesiac Sayo Otanashi is determined to destroy the shape-shifting bloodsuckers that have plagued Japan for centuries, but to do so, she'll have to recover her memory. Blending computer-generated and hand-drawn animation with a gorgeous musical score from Academy Award winner Hans Zimmer, the 25 episodes included here feature action, horror and suspense aplenty.

The Animatrix

Straight from the creators of the groundbreaking Matrix trilogy, this collection of short animated films from the world's leading anime directors fuses computer graphics and Japanese anime to provide the background of the Matrix universe and the conflict between man and machines. The shorts include Final Flight of the Osiris, The Second Renaissance, Kid's Story, Program, World Record, Beyond, A Detective Story and Matriculated.

Peacemaker

Tetsunosuke Ichimura may only be a teenager, but his blood boils with a rage befitting someone whose existence has been darkened by tragedy. Choshu fighters killed his parents, and now he wants revenge, so he plans to join the Shinsengumis, who are enemies of the Choshu. But Ichimura soon realizes he may be fooling himself into believing he's one of the good guys, when in truth, the two groups may be cut from the same cloth.

Black Blood Brothers

Based on Kouhei Azano's popular manga, this anime follows Jirou, a vampire returning to Japan after years in exile. Accompanied by his younger brother Kotarou, Jirou hopes to enter the Special Zone, a hidden city populated by other vampires. But they're unaware that the Kowloon Children, the enemy Jirou fought a decade ago, have infiltrated the zone. And when the Kowloons abduct Kotarou, Jirou has no choice but to go to war again.

Blade of the Phantom Master: Shin Angyo Onshi

In this anime, a nameless hero in command of a secret human weapon arises from the ashes of the fallen Jushin empire to defend the people from zombies, cannibals and beasts at the command of the evil dictator who destroyed their master. The lone remnant from a forgotten warrior class, he is the last of the legendary Amen Osa, the Phantom Masters of Jushin. To avenge his lost world, he intends to wield his human blade of justice.

Red Garden

In this eerie anime series, four girls from a private boarding school get involved in a series of supernatural murders when they wake up one morning with no memories of the previous night. Soon, they're drawn to Central Park by red butterflies that only they can see. There, the girls are met by a woman who reveals that they're dead -- and that the only way they can return to their previous lives is by solving the mystery behind their deaths.

Shonen Onmyouji

In this supernatural anime series, young Abe no Masahiro -- the grandson of revered sorcerer Abe no Seimei -- finds himself falling short in the magic department. His grandfather took him on as an apprentice and taught him everything he knew, but with little chance to use his talents, Masahiro has lost his second sight. Things change, however, when a demon appears and announces that Masahiro must reenergize his skills -- or face a fiery death.

Hellsing Ultimate: Vol. 2

The epic adventures of the powerful vampire Alucard and his newly undead companion Seras Victoria continue in the second volume of action from this movie-length anime based on Kouta Hirano's popular manga. After a traitor within the Hellsing Organization leaks secret information to the media, Alucard and the rest of the members must defend their headquarters from attack by a pair of ruthless brothers and their undead army of soldiers.

Karin

A family of discreet vampires lives a quiet life in modern-day Japan in this offbeat anime series that focuses on Karin, the eldest daughter of the blood-sucking clan. Unlike the rest of her family, Karin has a surplus of blood -- meaning she can sleep at night and attend school during the day just like any other teenager. But school presents its own problems, most of which come from a couple of transfer students -- both of them boys.

Shana

This sleekly designed action television series from Japan follows anime character Shana, a pretty young girl cloaked in black who battles ethereal beings with a sword. Shana saves teenager Yuji from being eaten by a monster and unwittingly pulls him into her supernatural mission to save the world. Featuring techno music by Ko Otani and animation produced by JC Staff, the show combines striking visuals with appealing, well-developed characters.

Wolf's Rain

The apocalypse has come and gone, and the Earth is a bleak and isolated place with a landscape dotted by domed communities and ravaged ecosystems. The biggest survivor? Wolves. But not just any wolves. These creatures can control human thought so that people perceive the animals to be humans and allow them into society. But Kiba, Hige, Tsume and Toboe long for nothing else than to be separate and proud. Will that day ever come?

Ouran High School Host Club: Season 1: Part 1

After knocking over a pricey vase inside her school's exclusive Host Club, working-class scholarship student Haruhi finds herself in the club's debt. The only way to pay her way out is by working as a host. But there's a problem: They think she's a he. Should Haruhi fess up to the club's snooty members and tell them she's really a girl? Or is it more advantageous to go along with the charade? Only time will tell.

Darker Than Black

The sudden and unexplained appearance of "Hell's Gate" -- a mysterious and seemingly impenetrable field -- wreaks havoc on Tokyo's status quo. But it also adds a new element to the city's social structure: psychics who possess supernatural abilities. The dangerous powers of these so-called "Contractors" are disturbing enough. That is, until one of them -- a killer known as the Black Reaper -- emerges as an even deadlier threat.

Nana Uncut: Vol. 1

Two girls with the same name share dizzying life challenges after moving to Tokyo in this anime series. Nana Komatsu needs to get her love life under control, while Nana Osaki is determined to become a rock 'n' roll star. The best friends and their circle thrive on big-city nightlife in this anime about modern Tokyo youth culture that's packed with gossip, fashion, rock music and youthful passion. Vol. 1 includes episodes 1-11.

Jyu-Oh-Sei: Planet of the Beast King: The Complete Series

This futuristic anime series is set in the distant future, during a time in which humankind has been forced to resettle in an outer space region known as the Balkan System after the demise of earth. Twin brothers Thor and Rai are young residents of this community who are exiled to the inhospitable planet Chimaera after their parents are unjustly killed. Now, the twins' survival depends on conquering this savage planet and its inhabitants.

Strait Jacket

In a technologically advanced world, sorcery is on the rise and threatens to turn the humans who use it into evil spirits in this anime fantasy. To protect the public against demon attacks, authorities dispatch "tactical sorcerer" Ray Otto Steinberg. But if he uses too much magic, he risks becoming one of the monsters he's trying to exterminate -- and to make matters worse, a transgression from Ray's past may jeopardize his mission.

Aquarion: Season 1: Part 2

The battle for mankind's future continues in this action-packed anime series from creator Shoji Kawamori. In the final 13 episodes of the show's first season, teenager Apollo and his fellow saviors unite to control the mega-weapon Aquarion. But time is running out for mankind, as the long-dormant Shadow Angels pursue their relentless mission to absorb human souls, destroy Earth's cities and overtake the planet.

The Wallflower: Season 1: Part 1

In this comical anime series based on the manga by Tomoko Hayakawa, four boys are tasked with turning a Goth princess into a beauty queen. If they succeed, they win the rights to stay as long as they'd like in a stately mansion owned by the girl's wealthy aunt. But since Sunako, a moody horror film aficionado, is hell-bent on staying exactly the way she is, the transformation won't be easy to pull off.

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: 2nd Gig: Individual Eleven

In the year 2030, the world has been torn apart by World Wars III and IV. A death threat on the Japanese prime minister leads security agency Section 9 to a mysterious group of terrorists known as the Individual Eleven. While investigating a seemingly unrelated murder, Section 9's Inspector Togusa uncovers a connection between the terrorists, the government and the recent influx of refugees.

Hellsing Ultimate: Vol. 1

In this popular anime series, the covert Hellsing Organization protects Britain from vampires, and rogue bloodsucker Alucard (Dracula spelled backward) has become their secret weapon in the ongoing war. When Alucard is forced to shoot policewoman Seras Victoria in a hostage situation, he gives her the option of living on as one of the undead. She agrees to work with Alucard, but finds herself torn between her humanity and her bloodsucking urges.

Gunslinger Girl: Season 1

The Social Welfare Agency, in spite of its name, cares little for the interests of those it serves. No wonder Henrietta, an orphan who's been living there, has become a hardened soul and a killer. Henrietta remembers nothing about her childhood, and somehow she's grown into someone who keeps an emotional distance from the hard truths about her life: that her family was mercilessly destroyed. Love, however, may bring her back. …

DNAngel

Love is the answer in this ingtriguing anime series directed by manga artist Yukiru Sugisaki. Teenaged Daisuke is saddled with a strange problem that has afflicted the men in his family for centuries: When he falls in love, he loses his true identity and changes into a mysterious thief known only as Phantom Dark. The only way he can morph back is if he gets her to fall in love with his former self.

Gokusen

Young Kumiko tries to escape her family's dangerous ties with the Yazuka by setting out to realize her dream of becoming a teacher. With an obscured identity, she manages to get a job as a high school teacher. Her students soon realize that their seemingly innocent teacher is hiding a secret, though, as she seems to be tough as nails and even uses hip street slang when she's under stress!

X

This action-packed series centers on two supernatural-powered warrior factions engaged in a fierce battle to shape the future -- a clash that threatens to shake the planet to its very core. The Dragons of Earth swear to purge humanity from the world, while the Dragons of Heaven are the last hope of all mankind. In the midst of it all, one young man, Kamui, holds the key to Earth's destiny. Will he be able to save the planet and its denizens?

Fake

An action-crime anime finds NYPD police partners Ryo and Dee getting more than they bargained for during a relaxing holiday in England. In the countryside surrounding their bed and breakfast, the partners discover a stack of Japanese-American corpses that are connected to a local murder investigation. But both men have conflicts of interest: Ryo is reluctant to sacrifice his vacation time, while Dee is focused on finally putting the moves on Ryo.

Tactics: Vol. 5

Tensions rise to an all-time high in this final round of episodes from the thrilling anime series, as a surprising event forces writer turned paranormal investigator Kantaro Ichinomiya to question his relationship with the temperamental Haruka. Episodes featured in this volume include "The Door to Memory," "Blue Eyes," "A Snowy Landscape of Glass," "A Long Lost Heart" and the series finale, "Unseen Power."

Tokyo Babylon: Vols. 1 & 2

Showcasing the wizardry of Japanese animation and based on a manga series by the all-female Clamp studio, this action-packed original animated production features thrilling sequences of danger and suspense. Subaru Sumeragi, a powerful psychic whose family members have protected Japan for centuries, must defeat evil forces in two gritty, paranormal adventures that stretch the limits of the imagination.

X: The Movie

The story takes place in 1999, the Year of Destiny, and the beginning of the end of the world. The future of the universe rests on one young man, Kamui Shiro, who must destroy either the Dragons of Earth or the Dragons of Heaven -- two opposing armies. He alone must decide whether humanity should be destroyed to create a purified universe, or whether it should be protected to preserve civilization.