Set in the future, a giant fighting machine called the Aquarion is humanity's only effective weapon in the fight against the technologically advanced species called the Shadow Angels.
In a world where humans triumphed in a great war, Kai guards sealed crypts containing their enemies. But when “World Rebirth” overwrites history, he’s thrust into an alternate reality where humanity lost the war and he’s been forgotten by everyone he knows. Now, this lost hero must rise to restore the world’s balance!
Tomoki Sakurai is a normal high school student who wishes for peace and quiet in his life. However, his peaceful days are disrupted when a mysterious angelic girl named Ikaros falls from the sky and starts causing chaos. With her special abilities, Ikaros brings both joy and trouble to Tomoki's life, leading to unexpected adventures and romantic encounters.
Haibane Renmei follows the story of a group of angelic beings known as Haibane who live in a town called Glie. These Haibane are born from cocoons with no memory of their past lives and are given halos and wings. They are restricted to living within the town and have various rules they must abide by. The main character, Rakka, awakens from her cocoon and is taken in by a group of established Haibane. As Rakka adjusts to her new life, she tries to find answers about her purpose and the truth behind her existence.
Kikujiro is a comedy-drama film that follows the journey of a young boy named Masao and his unlikely companion, an ex-yakuza named Kikujiro. Together, they embark on a road trip across Japan in search of Masao's estranged mother. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and form a deep bond. This gentle and heartwarming film explores themes of friendship, loneliness, and the power of human connection.
Third Star is a drama film set in Wales, where a group of friends go on a camping trip to help their terminally ill friend fulfill his last wish. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and emotions, including friendship, loss, and the beauty of the countryside.
In It Must Be Heaven, a Palestinian filmmaker travels to different cities searching for funding for his film, only to encounter unexpected and amusing situations that reflect the complexities of his homeland and personal identity.
When a woman receives a letter from her deceased father, she embarks on a journey to rediscover the magic of Christmas in a small town, where she unexpectedly finds love and happiness.
When two young gay men in New York City struggle with their personal and professional lives, they find solace and self-discovery through their involvement in a controversial off-Broadway musical.
Dream Demon is a supernatural horror movie that follows the story of a bride-to-be who is haunted by a dream demon in her nightmares. As she delves deeper into the dream world, she uncovers dark secrets and must confront the demon to save herself and her loved ones. With its atmospheric setting and psychological terror, Dream Demon is a gripping horror film that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
This movie is an alternative version of the TV series; it is composed of the two 2007 OVAs, edited to improve the pacing of the plot, and an extra segment akin to a TV episode where the cast are given the task of studying flowers. The plot has several differences to the TV series, most important being Sirius's death at the beginning, Apollo's different childhood and the more marked focus on the events of 12000 years ago, particularly Apollonius' death and Reika's previous incarnation's involvement.
A young girl (Amelia) is distressed and feeling guilty about losing the wings she was to wear in her school play. Then she notices an angel and follows the angel into a dark building. Upstairs in the attic, bathed in heavenly light, is an artist's model - the ANGEL. The painter ascends a ladder until he is out of shot - supposedly to heaven-and reappears to restore Amelia's joy with a pair of wings.
aka Aquarian Age: The Movie, is based on the popular Japanese CCG (that's collectable card game, for you gaming neophytes), Aquarian Age. The movie represents the transition between the game's first and second Sagas and seems to have been made primarily for fans of the card game, so familiarity with the basic story and characters is assumed. Those watching the movie without first reading the background info in the included booklet are going to be totally lost about what's going on, as the movie begins right in the middle of the climatic battle which wraps up the first Saga. Though it uses the same organizations as the Aquarian Age TV series, the movie does not seem to be directly related to the TV series in any way. (I cannot absolutely confirm this, however, since I only ever saw the first few episodes of the TV series.)
In this drama, a traveling troupe of actors find themselves in danger of becoming unemployed when their manager up and leaves. Two of the actors decide to marry and settle down. The lead actor helps set up the rest of the troupe with some performances. He then destroys the new marriage. Later the woman and the head actor fall in love. He then gives her the lead role in his newest show.
A Long Journey is a powerful drama set in Santiago, Chile. The film follows a young boy as he navigates through poverty, violence, and social differences. The story explores themes of innocence lost, death, and the harsh realities of life in a big city. The boy's journey takes him under a bridge, where he encounters delinquents and encounters scenes of prostitution. The film also touches on the themes of wake and death of a sibling, highlighting the deep emotional impact on the protagonist. Despite the hardships, the boy finds solace in the beauty of the river and experiences moments of hope amidst the turmoil. A Long Journey is a poignant portrayal of the struggles faced by a young boy in a harsh and unforgiving environment.
"Is this trip really necessary?" asks a road sign. "Sure, it's necessary," replies Woody Woodpecker. "I'm a necessary evil." Patriotic gestures are evidently not Woody's strong suit. When he goes to the gas station for a refill, he doesn't even know what a ration book is. The attendant thinks Woody is a wise guy and takes a large mallet and knocks him and his car into a junkyard several miles away. What luck! The old cars still have a bit of gas in them. Woody takes a rubber hose and siphons the gasoline from some of them. Unluckily, one of the cars he picks is brand new. And it's a cop car. Woody is soon at odds with a bulldog police officer.
One day, an angel materializes before Kato's eyes. While the angel seems like an average girl with a passion for gin and lime, she sports a pair of big white wings. Only lonely-hearted people can see her. She may seem ordinary, but this angel touches hearts and transforms lives.
Saint Monica centers on a young girl named Monica, whose fervent desire is to return to the Toronto church with which she grew up. Determined to play an angel in its annual Christmas procession, Monica steals a pair of wings and prepares to join the rest of the cast. Complications arise when an eccentric old woman steals them back.
Milk the Maid stars newcomer Tia, who is cute, sexy and hot (not necessarily in this order). This erotic comedy tells the story of Milk, a Japanese sexy maid (Tia) who begins living with a Tokyo family. Initially turned off by the prospect of having another mouth to feed, the men of the family are reluctant to accepts Milk, but her irresistible charm kicks in, and she quickly finds her way into their hearts and bedrooms.
Nina Duane is a criminal lawyer whose gender was professionally resented by Philip Barry, the District Attorney. She wins acquittal for man-chasing widow Mary Booth, then defeats her in romancing the D.A.