Hetalia Axis Powers

Type: ONA
Episodes: 26
Status: Currently Airing
Aired: Jan 25, 2009 to ?
Producers: Studio DEEN
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Historical
Duration: 5 min. per episode
Rating: PG - Children

Synopsis:
Based on a popular web-released manga series by Hidekazu Himaruya, this has been described as a "cynical gag" story set in Europe in the years between WW1 and WW2 (1915-1939), using exaggerated caricatures of the different nationalities as portrayed by a gaggle of bishōnen boys. For example, the Italia Veneziano character is into pasta and women. The Deutsche (German) bishi loves potatoes and sausages, and Nippon is an otaku boy. Installments of the manga have jumped back and forth in setting from the ancient times to modern-day geopolitics. The manga's title comes the Japanese words for "useless" (hetare) and Italy (Italia).

Characters:
Ludwig "Germany"
A nation of battle-hardened knights who survived poverty and the turmoil of war under the shadows of Europe's glorious culture.

His situation is pretty terrible, considering how his neighbors include a stubborn (my pace) Austria, an eternally in-heat France, a trouble-making Italy, as well as a boss who's completely eccentric.

Voice Actors

Yasumoto, Hiroki Japanese

Kiku "Japan" Honda
A small country that appeared in the latter half of the world's history and didn't take more than several decades to become a powerful country in the orient.
As an island nation, he holds distinct cultures and customs which other countries see as mysterious even though he himself thinks he's perfectly normal.
Has a personality where he doesn't know much about the world, but is hard-working, serious, skilled with his hands, and needs time to adjust to other people.
Loves watching the seasons change by admiring flowers and the moon, believes elegance is the best.

Voice Actors

Takahashi, Hiroki Japanese

Ivan "Russia" Braginski
A gigantic northern nation that has been tormented ever since childhood.
Either way, whatever he does, there is vodka involved. His fuel is vodka. Whenever he wants to invade the south to obtain it, England is always there to get in his way, so truthfully, he wants to punch England.
Because he is attacked by General Winter pretty much every year, he hates the snow. Yet, whenever there is a war, General Winter becomes his best ally.
At the first impression, he seems to be a pure-hearted country bumpkin, and yet, conversely speaking, he holds a child-like cruelty. Compared to other nations, Russia's history has seen more bloodbaths and tragedies.

Voice Actors

Takato, Yasuhiro Japanese

Francis "France" Bonnefoy
Was once a large nation in Europe that had the continent within the palm of his hand.
Ever since England was born, they have been at odds with each other and are always trying to see which one is better and be acknowledged as such.
Ever since Napoleon passed away, hasn't really been very good in war, but became a country known to attract tourists by wine alone (such as showing them to vineyards and to touring the process of wine-making).
Very proud, and prides himself for having the most beautiful language in the world. Loves beautiful things--of course, that includes both males and females.

Voice Actors

Onosaka, Masaya Japanese

Fresh Pretty Cure !

Type: TV
Status: Currently Airing
Aired: Feb 1, 2009 to ?
Producers: Toei Animation
Genres: Magic
Duration: 20 min. per episode
Rating: G - All Ages
Opening Theme: "Let's! Fresh Pre Cure" by Mizuki Moie
Ending Theme: "You make me happy!" by Momoko Hayashi
Official website:
フレッシュプリキュア！ (Japanese)
朝日放送 | フレッシュプリキュア (Japanese)

Synopsis:
Love Momozono is a 14-year-old student at Yotsuba Junior Highschool that tends to care mor for others than for herself. One day she visits a show of the famous dance unit "Trinity" and decides to become a dancer, too. On the same event, subordinates of the Labyrinth Kingdom show up who want to collect the unhappiness of the audience. Love gets the power to change into Cure Peach and fights them. Soon after, she is joined by her good friends Miki, who is Cure Berry, and Inori, who becomes Cure Pine. (Source: ANN)

Characters:
Tarte
He takes Chiffon to human world. A ferret-like fairy, he is Chiffon's caretaker, but always has trouble with him. He is always anxious but kind, and has an Osakian accent. He is prone to worry and often grumbles, but becomes weak to a good story and will become over emotional.

Voice Actors

Matsuno, Taiki Japanese

Love "Cure Peach" Momozono
Love is a kind girl, who tries her best at matchmaking but often fails. She adores dancing and is a big fan of the dancing unit "Trinity". She also dislikes sports and studying. She is being taught dancing by Miyuki, the leader of the dance group, whom she admires. She later forms a group with childhood friends Miki and Inori.

Voice Actors

Oki, Kanae Japanese

Miki "Cure Berry" Aono
Good at sports,also has sense in fashion and tries to warn herself of showing her beauty to others.She wants to be a fashion model,so she tries to control herself.Her house is a hair & nail salon,and she lives with her mother,Remi Aono.She joins the dancing group with Love because she wants to control her shape.Miki has long,silky indigo hair that falls to her waist.

Voice Actors

Kitamura, Eri Japanese

Chiffon
A baby fairy from the Kingdom of Sweets,he likes to have practical jokes with others.Chiffon often espers power to make people have trouble and laugh.Love and others take care of him.The mark on his forehead gives a light that does many different abilities

Voice Actors

Koorogi, Satomi Japanese

07 Ghost

Type: TV
Aired: Apr 2009 to ?
Producers: Studio DEEN
Genres: Action, Demons, Fantasy, Magic, Military
Duration: 20 min. per episode
Opening Theme: "Aka no Kakera" by Yuki Suzuki
Ending Theme: "Hitomi no Kotae" by Noria

Synopsis:

Anime adaptation of the manga of the same name by Yuki Amemiya and Yukino Ichihara. Barsburg Empire's Military Academy has always been known for training the elite with potential to become superb soldiers who won't bring shame to the name of the empire. The students of the special program freely utilize an ability called "zaiphon" to fight... Everyone's capabilities are different, and in many cases, reflect their nature. However, not everything is what it seems, and nothing will be the same for Teito Klein after passing the last exam.

Characters:
Teito Klein
The hero of the story. A former slave captured by the Barsburg Empire and considered to be the military academy's star pupil. His homeland is the former Kingdom of Raggs, and he was raised as an orphan in a church. It is later revealed that Teito had been entrusted with the Eye of Mikhail when the Empire invaded his home country, and he is the son of the former king of Raggs.

Voice Actors

Saiga, Mitsuki Japanese

Mikage
Teito's best friend, he comes from a family of stewards. Despite the fact that his closeness with Teito makes him a target of ill will, he remains a bright and cheerful person. When he dies, it's to give Teito a chance at life. He instructs Teito not to look for revenge, but instead to keep on walking towards the light. This shakes Teito's beliefs, because Mikage was his 'light'. Later, Mikage becomes reincarnated as a small pink dragon (called Burupya) so he can protect Teito, no matter what form. Teito doesn't go anywhere without him.









Hakuren Oak
Teito's room mate at the church, and eventually, his best friend. Dislikes his father, and wishes to take his mother away from him because of her suffering that he caused by lack of love.















Frau
A perverted Bishop, he saves Teito's life when Teito falls from his hawkzile. He is the member of the 07-Ghosts known as 'Zehel'. He finds Burupya for Teito and accidentally becomes Teito's 'Master' when he attempts to remove Teito's slave collar. For all his teasing, Frau also keeps Teito's spirits up with impromptu pep-talks. Because of this, Teito sometimes make associations between Frau and his late 'Father'. Frau also has a good relationship with Hakuren, having taken him on as his 'porn disciple'. His relation with Ayanami is as of yet unknown.

Voice Actors

Suwabe, Junichi Japanese

Eden of the East

Type: TV
Episodes: 11
Alternative title: Higashi no Eden (Japanese)
Status: Not yet aired
Aired: Apr 2009 to ?
Producers: Production I.G
Duration: 20 min. per episode
Director: Kenji Kamiyama
Network: Fuji TV (Noitamina)

Synopsis:
On November 22, 2010 ten missiles strike Japan. However, this unprecedented terrorist act, later to be called as "Careless Monday," does not result in any apparent victims, and is soon forgotten by almost everyone. Then, 3 months later... Saki Morimi is a young woman currently in the United States of America on her graduation trip. But just when she is in front of the White House, Washington DC, she gets into trouble, and only the unexpected intervention of one of her fellow countrymen saves her. However, this man, who introduces himself as Akira Takizawa, is a complete mystery. He appears to have lost his memory. and he is stark naked, except for the gun he holds in one hand, and the mobile phone he's holding with the other hand. A phone that is charged with 8,200,000,000 yen in digital cash. [from ANN]

Chrome Shelled Regios

Type: TV
Episodes: 24
Aired: Jan 10, 2009 to ?
Producers: ZEXCS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, School, Sci-Fi
Duration: 24 min. per episode
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Opening Theme: "Brave your truth" by Daisy × Daisy
Ending Theme:
"Yasashii Uso" by Chrome Shelled
#2: "Yasahii Uso w/z Felli Loss" by Chrome Shelled feat. Felli Loss (ep 4)
#3: "Yasahii Uso w/z Nina Antalk" by Chrome Shelled feat. Nina Antalk (ep 5)

Synopsis:
In the distant future, a polluted world has been overtaken by havoc-wreaking creatures called filth monsters. Humanity, having been forced to relocate itself, must live in isolated mobile cities called Regios. A mysteriously skilled fighter named Layfon Alseif enrolls in the Academy city of Zuellni and is immediately noticed by Nina Antalk, leader of the 17th Military Arts Unit. He then reluctantly joins her squad, uncertain of what future awaits him and his new teammates within the city as well as the impending dangers in the midst of a plagued world.[ANN]























Characters:
Synola "Queen Alsherya" Leisler
Synola is in fact Alsheyra, the Queen of the Lance Shelled City, Grendan. She wanted to experience the life of an ordinary girl so she disguises herself as Synola. Canalice, one of Grendan's 12 Heavens-Blade wielders, acts as her double and performs the role of Queen while she is away.





Nina Antalk
A third year Zenri Military Arts student, Nina is the strong willed captain of the 17th platoon. In order to keep the 17th platoon from being dissolved, she recruited Layfon after he was forced into the Military Arts section by Karian.

She is formerly from a rich household from a different city. However, she escaped that city, because she felt like there were other things out in the world that she had to protect. So, she ran away. She supports herself by working along with Layfon.

She is a powerful fighter who considers weakness a sin. When she was younger, she was almost killed because of saving a young infant fairy. Thankful because of her, the head fairy sacrificed herself in order to save Nina. Therefore, she seeks power to protect the weak.

Voice Actors

Takagaki, Ayahi Japanese

Layfon "Fon-Fon" Alseif
Previously a Heavens-Blade wielder, a title given only to the twelve most capable fighters of the Lance Shelled City of Grendan, Layfon transferred to the Academy City of Zerni in hopes of leaving his violent past behind. ~

Voice Actors

Okamoto, Nobuhiko Japanese

Felli Loss
A second year Military Arts student in the Academy City of Zenri & the Psychokinesist for the 17th platoon. Felli is the younger sister of the Student Council President, Karian Ross. Because of her high level telepathic abilities, Karian forced her to join the Military Arts section against her will, as such she resents her brother and is rather reluctant to fight.

Voice Actors

Nakahara, Mai Japanese

Bakemonogatari

Type: TV
Episodes: Unknown
Status: Not yet aired
Aired: Jul 2009 to ?
Producers: Aniplex, SHAFT
Duration: 20 min. per episode
Director: Akiyuki Shinbo

Synopsis:
Bakemonogatari centers around Koyomi Araragi, a third year high school student who was attacked by a vampire on a Golden Week. One day, a classmate named Hitagi Senjōgahara, whom he never talks to, fell from the stair to his arm. He then becomes aware of Hitagi's secret about having almost no weight. After being threaten by her, Koyomi offered her a help and introduced her to Meme Oshino, a middle-aged man who helped him in the past.[wikipedia]

Characters:
Koyomi Araragi
Koyomi, the main character of the story, is a third year high school student who is close to failing every class except math. Shortly before the novel begins, he was attacked by vampire during golden week, and became a vampire himself.

Hitagi Senjōgahara
Hitagi, the main character of Hitagi Crab, is a weak-looking girl with an "incurable disease". She is in the same class as Koyomi, but he has almost never heard her speak. When she was in the first year of high school, she encountered a mysterious crab, after which she became weightless.

Mayoi Hachikuji
Mayoi, the main character of Mayoi Snail, is a fifth-grade elementary school girl. She always carry a big backpack, wears a headband and had her hair in twintails. Koyomi met her in a park on a Mother's Day and offered a guidance to her mother's place.

Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser

Type: Movie
Episodes: 1
Status: Not yet aired
Aired: Apr 18, 2009
Genres: Mystery, Drama, Action
Duration: 2 hr. 0 min.
Directed: Yasuichiro Yamamoto
Written: Gosho Aoyama
Music: Katsuo Ono
Distributed: Toho

Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser is the 13th movie installment of the manga and anime series Detective Conan. The movie is scheduled to be release on April 18, 2009. This movie is confirmed to be about the Black Organization, the first since movie [wikipedia]

Synopsis:
In the latest Conan movie, detective Edogawa Conan will once again face off against the Men in Black in a fated showdown. A new member from the Black Organization that shrunk Shinichi's body manages to find out about Shinichi's tranformation into Conan. This discovery starts to put those around him in danger as Gin and the other BO members starts to take action by eliminating Shinichi and his friends.