The Winter 2008 lineup (January - March) had some real standouts. Here's every show from the season, ranked by the community — from heavy hitters to under-the-radar picks worth checking out.
In the 24th century on the planet Aqua, three girls—Akari Mizunashi, Alice Carroll, and Aika S. Granzchesta—continue to work hard toward achieving their goal of becoming Prima Undines: professional tour guide gondoliers. Luckily, the girls have the guidance of the three best...
Holo is a powerful wolf deity who is revered in the small town of Pasloe for blessing the annual harvest. Yet as years go by and the villagers become more self-sufficient, Holo has been reduced to a mere folktale. When a traveling merchant named Kraft Lawrence stops at the...
Having finished high school, Gorou Honda sets his sights on becoming a professional baseball player. His dreams are much more ambitious than becoming a Japanese Baseball League player, so he instead decides to move to the birthplace of his beloved sport, America, in order to...
In 1929, Ladd Russo spared Graham Specter's life and earned his unwavering loyalty. Three years later, Graham is infuriated upon learning that Ladd was pushed off the train after the events aboard the Flying Pussyfoot. As a man of bizarre yet passionate philosophies, he plans to...
More crazy antics abound as Nozomu Itoshiki (a.k.a Zetsubou-sensei), who is the worlds most negative person, tries to teach class 2-F about how life is filled with despair and darkness. A harder task than it first may seem, with his students being far from ordinary themselves,...
After the 12 Gold Saints sacrifice their lives to destroy the Wailing Wall, The Bronze Saints enter the deepest realm of the Underworld, Elysion, where they face off against Hades's two most powerful servants: The Twin Gods, Hypnos and Thanatos, before they can reach Hades for...
One day Nobita found a small sapling behind the hill but his mom won't allow him to plant it in the backyard. Using Doraemon's special tool, they made the tree alive so it could move around freely. Nobita name it Ki-bō and the two became like brothers. From there, a new...
An OVA summarizing all 25 episodes of season 1 from Lelouch's viewpoint.
A side-story of Darker than Black, also called Episode 26, that takes place during the events of Kuro no Keiyakusha. The Syndicate has another job for Hei and his team. This assignment involves the sought after possessions of a dead contractor, which are believed to have been...
There are some things that people are unable to say while they are alive; for these, there are "shigofumi," letters carried from the world of the dead to the world of the living. When a person with strong emotions dies, they are able to create a shigofumi, whether their feelings...
As Nami has fallen seriously ill, the Straw Hats head to Drum Island in search of a doctor. However, they learn that there is only one doctor left on the island, the reclusive Dr. Kureha who currently resides at the top of a mountain. With a sick Nami in tow, Monkey D. Luffy and...
The fourth part of the new Hokuto no Ken pentalogy (3 movies, 2 OVAs).
The movie begins with Fuyuki Hinata and the Keroro Platoon exploring an abandoned temple in the mountaintop city of Machu Picchu in Peru. While on the exploration, Keroro accidentally sets off a trap, and by chance they find a hidden chamber with a large blue crystal in the...
A special summary episode of the first season of Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, focusing on seven of the girls: Komori Kiri, Matoi Tsunetsuki, Kobushi Abiru, Kimura Kaere, Kitsu Chiri, Sekiuchi "Maria" Tarou and Hitou Nami. Note: This entry also includes the 24 minute version which...
An uncut version of episode six, involving Kamina's hopes of seeing Yoko and The Black Siblings naked, even at the risk of his friends' safety. (Source: Wikipedia)
A new year has started, and the three Minami sisters—Haruka, Kana, and Chiaki—are still living together without adult supervision. As the seasons pass, the girls continue to make friends and find new interests. No matter where they are or who they hang out with, the sisters'...
Shinichirou Nakagami was living the life other boys from his grade could only dream of—staying under the same roof as prodigal student Hiromi Yuasa. However, the bright and cheerful Hiromi has been depressed and cold at home ever since her mother passed away. While he is the...
Nozomi and friends are back, their role as Precure far from over. The girls are given new powers by the mysterious Flora, who awaits their arrival in a place called the Cure Rose Garden. But to reach that garden of legend, they have to use a magical relic known as the Rose Pact....
In the summer before Ren Mihashi makes his high school baseball debut, another drama is playing out at Musashino High. The short-statured Naoto Kaguyama feels threatened by freshman pitcher Motoki Haruna after seeing how seriously he trains. Afraid that Haruna will take his...
Sequel to Shen Diao Xia Lu II: Xiang Yang Feng Yun .
Sonoko is writing a script for a play. In her script, there's a murder case, and high-school detective Suzuki Sonoko is there to help solve it. Haibara finds flaws in the deduction section of the plot, and Ran decides to call Shinichi for help with the script. (Source:...
Shana-tan specials bundled with the limited edition first and fifth volumes of the Shakugan no Shana II (Second) DVD and the limited edition Shakugan no Shana II (Second) guide book. Episodes #1: Shakugan no Shana-tan Begins #2: Shakugan no Shana-tan & Yoshida: Konoe Fumina no...
The renowned Konoha Academy is very strict about proper behavior. However, the arrival of transfer student Naruto Uzumaki—who declares that he wants to become the Yakuza boss of all Japan—drastically changes the high school's culture. Soon, Naruto faces off against just about...
When the Social Welfare Agency investigates the disappearance of an operative, their inquiry leads them right into the lair of their rival, the Five Republics. The assassin Triela infiltrates the hostile organization, but her search is cut short when she finds herself staring...
"See the world" With these words, Rahzel, the daughter of a rich family, is kicked out of her house and sent on her journey. Along the way she meets up with Heat and Alzeid, two men with very different personalities but very similar journeys. Rahzel is a clever, stubborn, and...
Takuma Hirose is a blind young male high school student, though the cause for his blindness is undetermined. In order to heal his medical condition, he is sent to live in a village with his uncle. There, he meets several girls, three of which stand out more than any of the...
In these short animated clips, little dog-faced talking beans appear in people's food and inform them about different facts.
Kitarou is a youkai boy born in a cemetery, and aside from his mostly-decayed father, the last living member of the Ghost tribe. He is missing his left eye, but his hair usually covers the empty socket. He fights for peace between humans and youkai, which generally involves...
Episode 26 included in the ninth DVD volume of Kaibutsu Oujo.
Based on the Visual Novel ToHeart 2 AD (Another Days), the sequel to ToHeart 2.
Porfy, his younger sister Mina, and their parents live a humble but happy life in the Grecian countryside. They've just started running a gas station, much to Porphy's joy, and it seems like only good things are in store for their future. However, a huge earthquake changes all...
Summary of the Fuyu no Semi OVA with revised animation and some extra scenes.
A short 5-minute special included in the "「Kyou no Go no Ni」 Collectable BOX" Limited Edition DVD released on January 30, 2008.
Mokke Special Episodes: 1. Toorikaze (Passing Wind) 2. Mitsua Shigaeru
The loquacious sentient tank, Gyrano De Borgerac seems very busy being pampered by solicitous maids. The fairy Sherri, too, is enjoying the luxury of the court's life. And for Rita, time has come to face her duties as princess of Wellber. But Tina is resolute: she wants to...
Sequel series to Kodai Oja Kyoryu King. The Alpha Gang and the Ancients return. While the parents are talking, they are kidnapped by Gunenco, a member of the Zanjark Space Aliens. This causes the Alpha Gang and D-Team to join forces against the Zanjark Space Aliens in their plot...
This was the 14-minute movie that was screened in theaters with Keroro Gunsou Movie 3. It became the prequel to the Mushakero in season 5 of the main Keroro Gunsou anime series. It takes place in Ranstar where the Keroro platoon are up against the Vipers. The whole setting of...
The stage is Ayanagi City, a city near the Japan Sea. It is a futuristic city that was built to carry out the recovery from the calamity caused by the "Apathy Syndrome" ten years previous. High school student Shin Kanzato with his little brother Jun, meet with their elder...
One day, Toki Mishiba receives a letter in the mail promising him a large sum of money if he participates in a game. Initially dismissing the message, Toki becomes intrigued and decides to sign up after noticing fine print that says players' safety will not be guaranteed. It is...
Official animated video to the Asian Kung-Fu Generation song "Atarashii Sekai" from their fourth album, World World World.
Short specials from the DVDs.
A special bonus Parody Mode added to the extras of the .hack//G.U. Trilogy (Source: AniDB)
A series of short specials where Friagne and Marianne explain different terms from the second season of Shakugan no Shana.
Koutetsu Sangokushi DVD Special, also known as episode 26.
As a child, Yuu Kusaka made a vow upon a shooting star that he would stand on the side of justice and defend the weak. However, the death of one of his friends robs him of the desire to live up to that vow, and he turns a blind eye to the misery of others, using the mysterious...
Based on the game by Haikuo-Soft. A story about the reunion of 4 childhood friends, Yuzuki, Matsuri, Nono and Makoto, in their deserted old school campus, Mochitsuki Academy. 3 years ago, they buried a time capsule under a tree inside the school and made a promise. A promise to...
In a city filled with anthropomorphic cat-people, Catman lives free of rules and boundaries, doing everything he wants, which often collides with the other iinhabitants of the city. Created entirely in flash, with no spoken dialog, Catman instead speaks in English and Japanese...
A seed of hope descends from the sky, landing atop Flappy's head and sprouting between his ears. Goyaan is sent after the seed of hope and uses a seed of despair to transform an Uzaina, causing big trouble for the Precure!
On the day before the 765 Productions Fan Appreciation Event, each of the idols prepare to head home. However, Chihaya Kisaragi, uneasy about tomorrow's events, decides to have a last minute personal rehearsal. One thing leads to another as Chihaya, Miki and Haruka are dragged...
The anime is based on Kazuo Hara's comedy manga in which mascot characters live and work among humans. Agencies have been set up to train mascots to babysit children and then to place the mascots within families. Noramimi is one such mascot at the Hello Kids branch office #59....
In the past Mutsumi (Mucchan) and Sae (Sacchan) met. Enjoying the time together, they decided to meet again and chose a place. Mucchan, however, never came to that place. A few years later he passed through that place on his way to school, and met Sacchan, who had been waiting...
Zenryoku Usagi are hardworking construction builders — who happen to be rabbits — with a simple motto: "Zenryoku+Dai-ichi" ("Give everything you've got and be #1.") The animated shorts were aired in Japan within the Chibi Ani Gekijō (Tiny Anime Theater) program on Friday or...
The life story of Shinran, founder of Joudo Shinshuu.
An anime biography on Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea in 1977 when she was 13 years old. North Korea acknowledges abducting her and at least 12 other Japanese residents during the 1970s and the 1980s, but the country has not provided any conclusive evidence on her...
A short film included with the Yukikaze Blu-ray box set and has new scenes animated in HD set after the final episode of the main OVA series.
A CG version of the Hare Hare Yukai ED from Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu. It was included on a limited edition pre-order bonus disc bundled with the PS2 game Suzumiya Haruhi no Tomadoi and features the members of SOS Brigade wearing costumes inspired by the game.
A short in which a young anthropomorphic rabbit tries to overcome the loss of his mother.
Kotonoha Katsura and her sister, Kokoro, have invited Sekai Saionji, Makoto Itou, and their friends on a hot spring trip with one goal in mind: to take a breather from their busy school lives. After the outing, the girls begin to discuss the upcoming Valentine's Day and their...
Spring is the season of encounters and farewells. The song was created in honor of Seiji Fujishiro's best friend who lost an important family member.
The song tells of a person who is visited at night by a vampiress. While the man thinks he is being shown "beautiful things", in reality he is having his blood sucked by the vampiress. Music video by Dream Theater, produced by Gonzo and directed by Yasufumi Soejima. (Source:...
Bamboo Blade commercials featuring new animation. Some recycle scenarios such as Tama-chan sleeping in very high places or Miya-Miya fighting off drunk salary men in an RPG style. Others cross-over with each other like Azuma's space adventure scenario colliding with Yuuji's...
A Tokyo school girl named Tukishima Moe obtains the ability of becoming a magical girl with the help of Lulue. Her duty is to protect Akihabara, the source of moe energy, from falling into the evil hands. Note: This is a hybrid anime/live-action television series based on the...
Zettai Karen Children television commercial for the Shounen Sunday magazine.
Music video directed by Mitsuyuki Ishibashi and animation director Kousuke Sugimoto for BAD! BAD! BAD! by the band ketchup mania.
Animated TV commercials for the Nissan Note featuring the cast from The World of Golden Eggs. The commercials were also released on a limited number of DVDs that were given away to test drivers of the Note.
Vocaloid cover by Tripshots for the song Houkiboshi originally sung by South Korean singer-songwriter Younha.
"Guardian Spirit" is something that you can only see in fortune telling and television spirit features. But there are guardian spirits who are quietly behind everyone and are working hard. The story of Guardian Services Agency Service by freelance spirits of guardian spirits for...
Short animation by Takashi Ohashi, featuring music he composed to go accompany the work.
A song originally used in the children's television program Hirake! Ponkikki. The popular CD was originally released in 1975. In 2008, it was released alongside an anime DVD with a music video. The song starts by expressing how Taiyaki-kun and other taiyaki pancakes are fed up...
Music video for the song Risu ni Koi Shita Shounen by Takumi Kitamura that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The video was animated by Kouji Nanke.
A promotional anime for Osaka funded by the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau.
The plot revolves around Kaoru Torigara, only son of a ramen shop owner, who is going to renovate his inherited ramen shop. He discovers that his shop has a guardian angel named Pretty Menma. Pretty Menma tells Kaoru that his dead father's intention is making him succeed in the...
Two twins, Ara and Ari, aspire into the world of fashion. Ara wants to become a fashion model, while her sister, Ari, wants to become a fashion designer. They meet a man named Yorang, who is the fashion designer in Heaven.
A children's series featuring on-chan, the television station HTB's mascot character. On-chan has appeared in parades and various promotions for the station since 1997.
The 25th episode of Duel Masters Zero, it acted as a side-story recap episode going over the season's hottest duels.
The slapstick comedy centers on Genzō Tamura, a 19-year-old third-generation construction worker in the working-class neighborhood of Beranme. When the Kuromoku Group urban developers threatens the neighborhood with Chainsaw Mika and Dynamite Dan, Tamura must save his town with...
The Japanese animation production company Animax announced that Kaeruotoko-Shokai's second theatrical Flash-animated film, Sguy and The Family Stone the Movie, will open in a limited engagement in Japan on February 16. (Source: ANN)
The third season of the Dokan-kun franchise. It aired within the "Fight Tension☆TV" variety program.
Stop-motion animation about forest animals lives told through shiritori.
A collaboration between Japan Toys"R"Us and DLE. These episodes followed Dr. Leonardo from the Eagle Talon franchise; and two Giraffe brothers, relatives of the original Geoffrey the Giraffe. This TV season was created due to the popularity of the web episodes. The shorts were...
The third season of of the Kakuza Tousan franchise.
Short animation of Yawaraka Sensha created as a farewell to a retired staff member.
Aresuke is the mascot of Sanyo Broadcasting's radio division (Radio Sanyo Kabushikigaisha = RSK = Aresuke). The mascot had a little music video jig that was broadcasted everyday for one year. With the new year bringing in a new video. This ran for 4 years. Along with two musical...
A collection of Doraemon short movies that were viewable for free on the Doraemon website. Prologue (プロローグ) This short film shows Doraemon walking, then stopping, pulling the Take-copter out of his pocket, putting it on his head, and flying away. Dorayaki factory (どら焼き工場)...
Music video for the song Go! Go! Jupiter by the pillows.
Part of a series of educational animation for early childhood featuring characters from [i]Anpanman[/]. Each episode focuses on one of the four seasons.
Music video for the song Asayake wa Ame no Kizashi by Kirinji.
Music video for the song △□○Kobicchi by Pakkun Makkun that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.
Based on community ratings, Aria the Origination is the highest-rated anime from Winter 2008 with a score of 8.48. Other top picks include Spice and Wolf and Major S4.
There are 99 anime from the Winter 2008 season tracked on MyAnimePulse, including 30 TV series, 6 movies, and 21 OVA/ONAs.
The winter anime season covers January - March. Most new anime in this season begin airing in January.
