Spring 2004 Anime

Spring 2004 (April - June) brought a stacked slate of anime. We've ranked them all by community score so you can find the best TV series, movies, OVAs, and hidden gems from this season.

38 titles38 TV seriesAvg. score: 7.0
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Samurai Champloo

Samurai Champloo

8.52TV26 epsManglobe

Fuu Kasumi is a young and clumsy waitress who spends her days peacefully working in a small teahouse. That is, until she accidentally spills a drink all over one of her customers! With a group of samurai now incessantly harassing her, Fuu desperately calls upon another samurai...

ActionAdventureComedyHistorical
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Initial D Fourth Stage

Initial D Fourth Stage

8.18TV24 epsA.C.G.T.

Takumi Fujiwara finally joins Ryousuke and Keisuke Takahashi to create "Project D." Their goal is twofold: Ryousuke wants to develop his "High-Speed Street Racing Theory," while Keisuke and Takumi aim at improving their driving skills by facing powerful opponents on dangerous...

ActionDramaRacingSeinen
3
Sgt. Frog

Sgt. Frog

7.71TV358 epsSunrise

It is the year 2004 AD, and pandemonium breaks as a mysterious frog-like alien race fills the sky with UFOs—or so 12-year-old Fuyuki Hinata dreams. Coincidentally, Sergeant Keroro, leader of a preliminary squad for the Keronian invasion of Pekopon—the alien name for Earth—begins...

ComedySci-FiParodyShounen
4
Kyou kara Maou!

Kyou kara Maou!

7.61TV78 epsStudio Deen

Kyou kara Maou! revolves around Yuri Shibuya, your average Japanese teenager. One day, Yuri sees a classmate being harassed by bullies. Thanks to this intervention, his friend is able to escape, but unfortunately Yuri becomes the new target of the bullies in the process and gets...

AdventureComedyFantasyIsekai
5
Time of Shura

Time of Shura

7.54TV26 epsStudio Comet

Legends tell of an invincible martial art known as Mutsu Enmei-Ryu, an unarmed style that allows the user to defeat any number of armed opponents using incredible speed and strength. This is the story of three generations of those who bear the name Mutsu, and their encounters...

ActionHistoricalMartial ArtsSamurai
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Babe, My Love

Babe, My Love

7.44TV26 epsTMS Entertainment

Katakura Kippei is in every way a high school playboy. Spending his days flirting with any girl he can see, responsibility is the last thing on his mind. Life takes an unexpected turn for him as one day he returns home to find himself with the full-time task of caring for his...

ComedyDramaRomanceChildcare
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Tetsujin 28

Tetsujin 28

7.42TV26 epsPalm Studio

In post-WWII Japan, Prof. Shikishima has built up Shikishima Industries to be a technological powerhouse, working on developing robots. However, at the heart of their success lurks a dark secret from the war, something that cost the life of Prof. Kaneda, the mentor of Prof....

AdventureDramaSci-FiHistorical
8
Legendz: Tale of the Dragon Kings

Legendz: Tale of the Dragon Kings

7.40TV50 epsGallop

When a crafty toy company "Wiz" also known in this show as Dark Wiz Company, finds crystals with the faint DNA of monsters known as "Legendz" are found and made into a battle game. A young boy named Shu receives one these crystals known as "soul figures" from his father after a...

ActionAdventureComedyFantasy
9
Saiyuki Gunlock

Saiyuki Gunlock

7.36TV26 epsStudio Pierrot

The Sanzo Ikkou continues its westward journey, on a mission to prevent a demonic resurrection. As Genjo Sanzo, Cho Hakkai, Sha Gojyo, and Son Goku fight their way to their goal, their path is fraught with internal strife. When they encounter a formidable pair of adversaries...

ActionAdventureComedyDrama
10
Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Pure

Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Pure

7.26TV39 epsActas

After the final battle against Gaito, Sara had given her life to remain with him. The sea world is now at peace, but only with six mermaid princesses. While Caren, Noel, and Coco have returned to their kingdoms, it should be time for Lucia, Hanon, and Rina to do the same. After...

RomanceMahou ShoujoMusicShoujo
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Mars Daybreak

Mars Daybreak

7.15TV26 epsBones

Mars is now almost entirely covered in water. Humanity exists in large city-ships that float through the open seas. But life is hard for those who live on Mars—the economy is in bad shape, work is scarce, and food is expensive and highly prized. Gram and his friends try to do...

AdventureComedyRomanceSci-Fi
12
Phoenix

Phoenix

7.09TV13 epsTezuka Productions

From prehistoric times to the distant future, Hi no Tori portrays how the legendary immortal bird Phoenix acts as a witness and chronicler for the history of mankind's endless struggle in search of power, justice, and freedom. 1. Reimei-hen (Dawn) 2. Fukkatsu-hen (Resurrection)...

AdventureDramaSci-FiSupernatural
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Tweeny Witches

Tweeny Witches

7.08TV40 epsStudio 4°C

Arusu believes in magic. With all her heart, she believes that magic is possible and that it can be used for good deeds and fun games. But suddenly, she finds herself transported into another world, ruled by a mysterious elite of witches—and these witches don't seem to be in it...

AdventureComedyFantasyIsekai
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Madlax

Madlax

7.04TV26 epsBee Train

In the country of Gazth-Sonika, civil war rages. There, a mercenary called Madlax plies her trade, with almost supernatural skill. In the seemingly peaceful country of Nafrece, Margaret Burton lives a tranquil life. As separate as their lives may seem, the two are connected by...

DramaMysterySupernaturalMilitary
15
The Marshmallow Times

The Marshmallow Times

7.02TV52 epsStudio Comet

The series focuses on 7 children and a sheep-like character. Together, they work together as a team and hang out together. They wear various fashion through the series. They also have different colored hair. Sandy, a girl who has a pet sheep-like character named Cloud and 6...

Slice of Life
16
Koi Kaze

Koi Kaze

6.98TV13 epsA.C.G.T.

Saeki Koushirou works as a wedding planner, but his own love life is in shambles. His background makes it difficult for him to commit himself wholeheartedly to love. The child of a divorced couple, he lives with his father. He has a mother and a sister, but he has not seen them...

DramaRomancePsychologicalSeinen
17
Kinnikuman II Sei: Ultimate Muscle

Kinnikuman II Sei: Ultimate Muscle

6.96TV13 epsToei Animation

The Chojin Crown, the tournament which Mantaro (Kid Muscle) reluctantly participates in. After going along with the obstacles (most of which were created to try and eliminate him), he qualified. (Source: Wikipedia)

ComedySci-FiSportsCombat Sports
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Marriage of God & Soul Godannar!! 2nd Season

Marriage of God & Soul Godannar!! 2nd Season

6.92TV13 epsOLM

The history is placed right after the -cliffhanger- end of Godannar when Anna looks surprised to see Mira driving the Neo Okusaer. (Source: AniDB)

ComedyRomanceSci-FiEcchi
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Tenjho Tenge

Tenjho Tenge

6.86TV24 epsMadhouse

For some people, high school represents the opportunity for a fresh start. You can take new classes and make new friends. For Souichiro Nagi and Bob Makihara, though, high school means something different: the chance to become the top fighters in the entire student body! Too bad...

ActionDramaSupernaturalEcchi
20
Burst Angel

Burst Angel

6.78TV24 epsGonzo

In Japan's not-too-distant future, crime has become so common that the government has legalised firearms for citizens to use in self-defence. To combat this new wave of wrongdoing, the Recently Armed Police of Tokyo was established in hopes of hunting down criminals with lethal...

AdventureSci-FiMecha
21
Get Ride! AMDriver

Get Ride! AMDriver

6.78TV51 epsStudio Deen

In the future, human beings are attacked by beings called the Bug-chine, which appeared a few years back. No normal human weapon can defeat the Bug-chine, but there is hope. It is the AMDrivers that will save the earth. They are solders using the latest "AM Technology". With...

AdventureSci-FiMecha
22
Dan Doh!!

Dan Doh!!

6.71TV26 epsTokyo Kids

Dandoh was playing a baseball game with friends Yuka and Kohei and hits a wild fly ball which crashes into the principal's potted plants. Rather than getting mad, the principal admires Dandoh's swing and introduces him to the world of golf. It's now an adventure in golf as...

AdventureSportsShounen
23
Teacher's Time

Teacher's Time

6.68TV13 epsJ.C.Staff

Meet Suzuki Mika, teacher at Okitsu High School. Mika-sensei is a good teacher, but she has a small problem... literally. Although she's 27, she is only 148 cm tall, and has the face of a child. As a result, it is often difficult for Mika-sensei to get anyone to take her...

ComedySchool
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Massugu ni Ikou. 2nd Season

Massugu ni Ikou. 2nd Season

6.56TV5 epsYumeta Company

Mametarou is a Crossbreed and this is about his daily activities and the friends he makes with his girlfriend, Hanako.

Slice of LifePetsJosei
25
Ragnarok the Animation

Ragnarok the Animation

6.45TV26 epsG&G Entertainment

A great evil is sweeping over the realm; an evil that the young swordsman Roan and his life-long companion, the acolyte Yufa, must face head on! For these two travel toward their destiny, from the highest towers to the depths of the underworld, through forest and desert alike....

ActionFantasy
26
Jagainu-kun

Jagainu-kun

6.42TV26 eps

Known in Japan as Jagainu-kun, Dogtato is the heartwarming tale of a dog that`s really a potato...or a potato that`s really a dog. Or something. (Jagaimo = potato, inu = dog, thus the name Jagainu/Dogtato.) Dogtato`s world is full of his lovable half-veggie, half-animal friends...

AdventureFantasySlice of LifeAnthropomorphic
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The Melody of Oblivion

The Melody of Oblivion

6.30TV24 epsJ.C.Staff

A great war occurred in the 20th century between humans and monsters. Since that time, the monsters rule the world in fear but keep relatively hidden from public view. A boy named Bokka ponders the past and wonders what became of the Meros Warriors who defended the world so...

AdventureFantasyHorrorSci-Fi
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Duel Masters Charge

Duel Masters Charge

6.22TV52 epsStudio Hibari

Shobu has returned after his 3 years training with all his friends in Battle Arena tournament. However, Shobu encounters a new enemy Zakira and his followers, the Fua Duelists. Zakira is a strong kaijudo duelist like Hakuoh. After kidnapping Hakuoh, they turn him into an enemy!...

ActionAdventureComedyStrategy Game
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Panda-Z: The Robonimation

Panda-Z: The Robonimation

6.05TV30 epsBee Media

Panda-Z chronicles the misadventures of Pan Taron and his giant robot Panda-Z, as they battle the evil Skull Panda and his Warunimal forces. (Source: ANN)

ComedySci-FiMechaParody
30
Pugyuru

Pugyuru

5.84TV13 epsCreators Dot Com

One day, an ordinal high school girl, Ma$%^&* (her name is left to your imagination), met Cheko, who was a maid came from a village of maids. She could melt, fly, and pull her head off... Anyway, strange people began to come, for example, a snow fairy who disliked cold, a...

ComedyFantasySchool
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Zettai Zetsumei Dangerous Jiisan (2004)

Zettai Zetsumei Dangerous Jiisan (2004)

5.82TV51 epsStudio Hibari

Grandpa Danger is a world where the great protector is Grandpa Danger! He's an expert at falling off of cliffs, dealing with a principal who suffers from a severe inferiority complex, and escaping the hidden dangers of sleep! He's a nonsensical, utterly disgusting, relentless...

ComedyKids
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Sore Ike! Zukkoke Sannin-gumi

Sore Ike! Zukkoke Sannin-gumi

Not yet ratedTV26 epsNippon Animation

Based on Nasu Masamoto's Zukkoke Sannin-gumi juvenile novels series. The main characters are 6 grade boys, Hachibei, Hakase, and Mo-chan. This anime shows their adventures. (Source: AnimeNfo)

ComedySchoolKids
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Aqua Kids

Aqua Kids

Not yet ratedTV26 epsCinePix

The polar ice caps have melted due to global warming. The human race has been stuck on one island as the marine life begins to evolve. Kids use a submarine and the help of their robot companions to explore the depths and come upon an ancient secret underwater civilization with...

AdventureKids
34
Genki Genki Non-tan (2004)

Genki Genki Non-tan (2004)

Not yet ratedTV10 epsPolygon Pictures

Direct continuation of the first season. Also labeled as episode 16-25.

MusicKids
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Pants Pankurou

Pants Pankurou

Not yet ratedTV85 eps

A series of minute-long animated shorts that aired on Japanese public television. Aimed at toddlers and young children, the comedic series is mostly about toilet training.

ComedyKids
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Morizo to Kikkoro

Morizo to Kikkoro

Not yet ratedTV52 eps

Morizo and Kikkoro are the official mascot characters of EXPO 2004 Aichi, Japan. They are fairies of forest, they teach us the strength and beauty of nature that we tend to forget. The EXPO will be held on Kasho Forest in Seto, where Morizo and Kikkoro, the fairies of forest,...

Kids

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best anime from Spring 2004?

Based on community ratings, Samurai Champloo is the highest-rated anime from Spring 2004 with a score of 8.52. Other top picks include Initial D Fourth Stage and Sgt. Frog.

How many anime aired in Spring 2004?

There are 38 anime from the Spring 2004 season tracked on MyAnimePulse, including 38 TV series, 0 movies, and 0 OVA/ONAs.

What months are in the spring anime season?

The spring anime season covers April - June. Most new anime in this season begin airing in April.

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