10) The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
Format: 26 ep TV series
Summary:
Justy Ueki Tylor just wanted an easy life, so what does he decide to
do? Join the United Planets Space Force of course! Of course a war
breaks out against the Raalgon Empire right when he joins, and through
lucky circumstances, he ends up as the captain of the destroyer
Soyokaze. His irresponsible actions and leadership causes his crew
some nervousness, but through sheer dumb luck, Tylor leads the Soyokaze
to victory through several conflicts against the Raalgon fleet. Or
does Tylor have more than just extraordinarily good luck? If you can
survive the first couple of episodes, The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
is well worth watching.
Links:
Irresponsible Captain Tylor - The Official Website
Irresponsible Captain Tyler
9) Initial d
Format: 26 ep TV series
Summary:
One day, the Red Suns racing team came to Akina to challenge the
fastest team in Akina to a downhill race on Akina Mountain. The local
racing team, the Speed Stars accepted the challenge but soon found out
that they were completely outclassed by the Red Suns, however, they
decided to look for the fastest driver in Akina, a person who
delivers tofu in an old 86, to drive in the upcoming race. Will the
unknown 86 driver rise to the challenge?
Links:
around the world
Initial D World
8) Maison Ikkoku
Format: 96 ep TV series
Summary:
Yusaku Godai is a 3rd year ronin living at Maison Ikkoku. After
endless hours of enduring the annoyances of the other tenants, he
finally resolves to move out, until he meets the brand new manager
of the place, Kyoko Otonashi. Upon seeing her, he decides to stay
after all, and attempts to win her interest. Along the way, we get
to see Godai grow up, attempt to get into college and make a life for
himself while fending off other love interests and fighting against
other competitors for Kyoko, with the other tenants continually
meddling in their lives.
Links:
Maison Ikkoku Home Page
Maison Ikkoku Central: A Moment of Togetherness
7) Neon Genesis Evangelion
Format: 26 ep TV series
Summary:
Another dark, screwed up anime, Evangelion is one of those that make you stop and think.
In the year 2015, 15 years after the "Second Impact" at the south pole,
enemies called "Angels" suddenly attack Tokyo-3. Only the special
agency NERV has the capability to stop them. Their weapon?
Multi-Purpose Humanoid Fighting Machines, called Evangelions,
one of which is piloted by a boy named Ikari Shinji. Of course,
Shinji first has to come to terms with his own problems and fears,
while the questions of what brought the Angels to Earth and the
mysteries surrounding NERV and its purpose are slowly unraveled.
Links:
Gainax's Evangelion Page
Embrace Eva
6) Oh My Goddess
Format: 5 ep OAV, Movie
Summary:
A hungry university student, Keiichi, gets a big suprise when he
accidentally dials the Goddess Helper office while trying to order
takeout. The goddess Belldandy pays him a visit and decides to
grant him one wish! Of course, being the lonely single student that
he is, he wishes for her to stay with him forever. Thus begins
the story of their romance....
Links:
The Goddess Project
The Relief Goddess Office