Earth's last city, Olympus, rose from the ashes of a global war on the backs of Bioroids, artificial clones who make up half the city's population. Under the strict guidance of a supercomputer, humanity's last survivors enjoy an idyllic peace, but only on the surface! Human terrorists within the military seek a return to power and clash with the government's ESWAT forces led by the legendary soldier, Deunan Knute, and her boyfriend who is 75% machine. Retrieving the Appleseed will end the conflict, and Deunan alone holds its secret.
Aquarion, episodes 1-4 (North American English premier)
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From world renowned Director and Mecha Designer Shoji Kawamori with music by Yoko Kanno. Please join English language director Colleen Clinkenbeard and lead actor Chris Bevins for the North American Premiere of the hottest new series of year! After 12,000 years, the mysterious "Shadow Angels" have returned to re-conquer Earth and enslave humanity. But a group of young fighters have been summoned to pilot Mechanical Angel Aquarion and together they must find a way within themselves to be victorious.
Coming up on stage to get your chance at the mic as the voice of an anime charater is a ton of fun, but to get a taste of what it really feels like during the production of a dub join Michael Sinterniklaas when he brings out the full rig and puts audience members through the paces of getting a script and lines and having to make it fit and feel right. Just how hard is it to keep from tripping over your own tongue? Will the beeps drive you mad like those who have come before? Can you give that dramatic scene the weight and gravitas it needs - or will you break under the pressure? If you've ever dreamed of being a voice actor or just wanted to know what the process is like, you won't want to miss this hands-on look behind the scenes.
Know words like baka, kawaii, and sugoi, but do not know what other cosplayers yell to you? Even if you do, everyone can learn something from the novice to the expert.
Feudal Japan is about to bear witness to one of the bloodiest battles of all time! The two young leaders of the largest ninja clans are in love. This is ill timed because they have now become enemies when the Shogun has decided to turn over his land to the clan that can kill off the top 10 ninjas of their rival. No martial art is too strong and no ninja power is too bizarre for this band of top level assassins. A forbidden love in the middle of a feud for blood. Who will be left standing?
In the castle town of Midland, a new king has come to power through treachery and violence. His demonic agents victimize the citizens unchecked, until the night when a battle weary soldier approaches the city. Covered in a slew of weapons and countless jagged scars, he calls himself the Black Swordsman. The sword he carries is the size of his grudge against the king, and he hunts the servants of evil with unrelenting fury.
In the future, the rising heat has begun melting the polar ice caps. As if humanity didn't have enough problems, a group of ocean-dwelling creatures led by the scientist Zorndyke have seemingly declared war on mankind! Humanity's last hope rests with the state of the art vessel, Blue Sub 6 and her crew! Can Tetsu and Mayumi stop Zorndyke's army before it's too late?
During a summer camp, 15 children, 8 males and 7 females, find a grotto by the sea. Deep within they discover working computers and some electronic equipment, and later the owner, a man called Kokopelli. Kokopelli claimed to be a programmer working on a brand new game, in which a large robot has to defend the Earth against fifteen alien invasions. He persuades the children to test the game and sign a contract. All but one of them signs, barely a moment later they mysteriously awaken on the shore believing what happened was just a dream.
A new law's been passed in Tokyo. Ordinary folks are now allowed to freely carry firearms; shoot, they're even legally allowed to use 'em. You might think that crime would increase, and you'd be right. But the arrest rate's gone down. After all, the only prison a dead man needs is a hole in the ground. All thanks to RAPT. The Recent Armed Police of Tokyo is stealing away jurisdiction from the local authorities quicker than a bullet leaves a barrel. What that means is that folks are getting desperate. And desperate people with itchy fingers mean more bodies in the streets. Now, I'm not sure if she came from up above or somewhere way down below, but an angel's just come to Earth. She's an enigma, but with her partners Sei, Amy, and Meg, she's the best chance this town's got. Her name's Jo. And there's a new sheriff in town.
In this world, from ancient times, people were eaten by beings called "youma". For a long time, people lived without any means to counter them. However, a half-human, half-youma female warrior was born.... Female soldiers known as "Claymore" who, with silver eyes that can see through to the true form of "youma", and carry a large sword as a weapon, continue to battle those which people have named "youma".