Fushigi Yuugi / ふしぎ遊戯

Description:
Miaka Yuuki is an ordinary junior-high student who is suddenly whisked away into the world of a book, The Universe Of The Four Gods. There she becomes the priestess of the god Suzaku, and is charged with finding all seven of her Celestial-Warrior protectors.

Fushigi Yuugi: Genbu Kaiden / ふしぎ遊戯 玄武開伝:
When schoolgirl Takiko Okuda attempts to destroy her father's translation of The Universe of the Four Gods, she is instead literally sucked into the story, becoming the Priestess of Genbu in an epic journey to find the seven Celestial Warriors!
(viz)

Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Gender Bender, Historical, Reverse Harem, Romance, Shoujo, Tragedy

Anime Status:
Fushigi Yuugi (06.04.1995 till 28.03.1996) / TV Series, 52 episodes
Fushigi Yuugi (25.10.1996 till 25.02.1997) / OVA, 3 episodes
Fushigi Yuugi: Dai Ni Bu (25.05.1997 till 25.10.1998) / OVA, 6 episodes
Fushigi Yuugi: Eikouden (21.12.2001 till 25.06.2002) / OVA, 4 episodes

Manga Status:
Fushigi Yuugi (1992) / 18 Volumes (Complete)
Fushigi Yuugi: Genbu Kaiden (2003) / 11 Volumes (Ongoing)
Mangaka: WATASE Yuu

Characters:
Suzaku:
Yuuki Miaka / 夕城美朱 - May 12
Tamahome (Sou Kishuku, Sukunami Taka) / 鬼宿(琮鬼宿,宿南魏) -  June 28
Hotohori (Saihitei) / 星宿 (彩賁帝) - April 02
Nuriko (Chou Ryuuen) / 柳宿(迢柳娟) - March 10
Chichiri (Ri Houjun) / 井宿(李芳准) - May 21
Tasuki (Kou Shunu) / 翼宿(候俊宇) - April 18
Mitsukake (Myou Juan) / 軫宿(妙寿安) - May 07
Chiriko (Ou Doukun) / 張宿(王道煇) - March 19

Seiryuu:
Hongou Yui / 本郷唯 - October 26
Nakago / 心宿 - November 17
Amiboshi (Bu Koutoku) / 亢宿(武亢徳) - August 26
Suboshi (Bu Shunkaku) / 角宿(武俊角) - August 26
Soi (Haku Kaen) / 房宿(白花婉) - October 30
Tomo / 氏宿 - October 13
Ashitare / 尾宿 - November 21
Miboshi / 箕宿 - December 04

Byakko:
Tatara / 婁宿 - March 21
Subaru / 昴宿 - May 01
Tokaki / 奎宿 - November 11

Genbu:
Okuda Takiko / 奥田多喜子 - September 22
Uruki (Rimudo Rowun) / 女宿(リムド＝ロウン) -  January 28
Tomite (Chamka Tan) / 虚宿 (チャムカ＝ターン) - February 14
Hatsui (Zara Erutai) / 室宿(ザラ－＝エルタイ) - February 19
Hikitsu (Emthatt Chen) / 斗宿(エムタト＝チェン) - December 16
Inami (Tarma) / 牛宿(タルマ) - December 29
Urumiya (Hagas) / 危宿(ハーガス) - January 21
Urumiya (Tegu) / 危宿(テグ) - January 21

Others:
Yuuki Keisuke / 夕城奎介 - January 03
Kajiwara Tetsuya / 梶原哲也 - September 21
Soruen / ソルエン - January 04
Temudan Rowun / テムダン＝ロウン - November 12
Efinluka Rowun / エフィンルカ＝ロウン - December 18
Shigi / 紫義 - December 23
Hien / 緋鉛 - July 25
Hakei / 玻慧 - August 03
Okuda Einosuke / 奥田永之介 - February 09
Kobayashi Mariko / 小林麻理子 - September 30
Mochizuki Takumi / 望月匠 - July 07
Shura / 修羅 - March 21

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sola

Description:

Morimiya Yorito loves taking pictures of the sky so much that one day, he wakes up at 4 am to take pictures of the sunrise overlooking the bay. However, he is deterred when he meets a strange girl trying to force a vending machine that stole her money. Yorito helps her with forcing the machine but when the machine finally vends, the girl has mysteriously vanished.
Source: ANN 

Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Shounen, Supernatural, Tragedy

Manga Status:
sola (2007) / 2 Volumes (Complete) by HISAYA Naoki & ABENO Chako

Anime Status:
sola (07.04.2007 till 30.06.2007) / TV Series, 13 episodes

Characters:
Mizuguchi Chisato / 水口ちさと - February 12, 1991

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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni / ひぐらしのなく頃に

Description:
Maebara Keiichi, a young teenager, has recently moved from the city to the rural village of Hinamizawa with his family. He is adjusting quite well to his new life, making friends at the small school, playing games, passing time in relative happiness, when suddenly a gruesome murder occurs...

A mystery begins to unravel — tracing back to happenings five years ago. As Keiichi learns more about these strange events, he wonders if he will be able to face the truth behind all of this.
(aniDB)

Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, School Life, Shounen, Supernatural, Tragedy

Manga Status:
Mangaka: Ryukishi 07 & SUZURAGI Karin, HOUJYOU Yutori, SUZUKI Jirou, TONOGAI Yoshiki, MOMOYAMA Hinase, KITO En, Mimori, KAGESAKI Yuna, KAZUKI Rechi, YAMADA J-ta
The question arcs are:
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Onikakushihen / 2005, 2 Volumes (Complete)
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Watanagashihen / 2005, 2 Volumes (Complete)
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Tatarigoroshihen / 2005, 2 Volumes (Complete)
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Himatsubushihen / 2005, 2 Volumes (Complete)
The answer arcs are:
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai - Meakashihen /  2006, 4 Volumes (Complete)
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai - Tsumihoroboshihen / 2006, 4 Volumes (Complete)
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai - Minagoroshihen / 2008, 6 Volumes (Complete)
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai - Matsuribayashi-hen / 2008, 8 Volumes (Complete)
The side story arcs are:
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Onisarashihen / 2005, 2 Volumes (Complete)
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Yoigoshihen / 2006, 2 Volumes (Complete)
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Utsutsukowashi-hen / 2006, 1 Volume (Complete)
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Kokoro Iyashihen / 2008, 1 Volume (Complete)
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Hirukowashi-hen / 2009, 1 Volume (Complete)
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Jan - Tsubamegaeshihen / 2010, 2 Volumes (Complete)
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei - Saikoroshihen / 2011, 1 Volume (Complete)


Anime Status:
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (05.04.2006 till 27.09.2006) / TV Series, 26 episodes
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai (06.07.2007 till 18.12.2007) /  TV Series, 24 episodes
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei (25.02.2009 till 21.08.2009) / OVA, 5 episodes
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira (21.07.2011 till 25.01.2012) /  OVA, 4 episodes

Characters:
Sonozaki Mion / 園崎魅音 - February 11, 1966
Sonozaki Shion / 園崎詩音 - February 11, 1966

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Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan / るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚-

Description:
140 years ago in Kyoto, with the coming of the American "Black Ships," there arose a warrior who, felling men with his bloodstained blade, gained the name Hitokiri, man slayer! His killer blade helped close the turbulent Bakumatsu era and slashed open the progressive age known as Meiji . Then he vanished, and with the flow of years, became legend.

Ten years later, a young woman's life is saved when she happens upon a strange wandering swordsman named Kenshin. The young woman accepts the wanderer into her dojo, despite his secretive past, and the two become fast friends. As their relationship grows, they meet and make more friends (as well as enemies), and they grow accustomed to their life together.

However, one man can only run from his past for so long, and it isn't long before Kenshin is forced to face the life he thought he'd left behind. Now, together with his friends, he must fight the ghosts of his past if he wants the people he loves to have any kind of future.
(From Viz)

Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Historical, Martial Arts, Romance, Samurai, Shounen, Tragedy

Manga Status:
Rurouni Kenshin (1994-1999) / 28 Tankoubon Volumes (Complete)
Rurouni Kenshin - Kinema-ban (2012) / 0 Volumes (Ongoing)
Mangaka: WATSUKI Nobuhiro

Anime Status:
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (10.01.1996 till 08.09.1998) / TV Series, 94 episodes

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Ishinshishi e no Requiem (20.12.1997) / Movie
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku Hen (20.02.1999 till 22.09.1999) / OVA, 4 episodes
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Seisou Hen (03.12.2001) /  OVA, 2 episodes
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Shin Kyoto Hen (17.12.2011 till 23.06.2012) /  OVA, 2 episodes

Characters:
Saitou Hajime / 斎藤一 - January 01

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Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpuchou / 東京魔人學園剣風帖

Description:
The story takes place in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
In spring, a mysterious student transfers to Magami Academy. His name is Hiyuu Tatsuma. Then, he meets Houraiji Kyouichi of the kendo club, Daigo Yuuya of the wresting club, Sakurai Komaki of the kyudo (Japanese archery) club, and Misato Aoi who is the student leader, as if they were attracted by something. Being influenced by Ryuumyaku, or Dragon Vein, which became active suddenly, they are awakened as "persons who posses powers". Since that day, monsters called "Oni" appear and begin to assault Tokyo. Also, those who use evil power to control Oni appear. To protect Tokyo from them, Tatsuma and his friend stand up to fight. Then, they have to face their destiny... .
Source: AnimeNfo
 
Genres: Action, Demons, Drama, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Seinen, Tragedy, Violence, Zombies

Manga Status:
Toukyou Majin Gakuen Kenpuchou (1999) / 4 Volumes (Complete) by Kina Asato

Anime Status:
Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpuchou Tou (19.01.2007 till 20.04.2007) / TV Series, 14 episodes
Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpuchou Tou Dai Ni Maku (27.07.2007 till 12.10.2007) / TV Series, 12 episodes

Characters:
Akai Takeshi / 紅井猛 - January 01

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Legend of Basara

Description:
Basara takes place in Japan, about 300 years from a large disaster that occurred around now; the 1990s or soon after. After the disaster humanity and civilization crumbled, and Japan, as an island country, fell into isolation and disrepair. The climate changed, and some parts were turned into desert, while others were filled with all sorts of strange creatures. But at the start of the manga, we are not sure which parts of Japan have been changed, and how, except for where the main character, a girl named Sarasa, grew up. That part, Hyakko village, just north of Shikoku, had been turned to desert, and that is where the story begins. Sarasa is the twin sister of a boy named Tatara, who was prophesied to be the one to lead all out of submission. The submission written of is that of the cruel kings who war against each other for control of Japan; each control a sector of it, but none have yet been able to reign supreme. One of them, The Red King, learns of this prophecy and sends an army to exterminate the village. This is where the story begins.
Source: AnimeNfo
 
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Gender Bender, Mature, Romance, Shoujo, Tragedy

Manga Status:
Basara (1991) / 27 Volumes (Complete) by TAMURA Yumi

Anime Status:
Legend of Basara (03.04.1998 till 26.06.1998) / TV Series, 13 episodes

Characters:
Sakaki / サカキ - January 13
Tarou / 太郎 - February 11

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DEATH NOTE

Description:
Bored with his deteriorating world and the laconic way of his fellows, shinigami Ryuuk drops his Death Note on Earth and watches to see if it stirs up anything interesting. His plan succeeds beyond his wildest expectations when the Death Note is found by brilliant high school senior Light Yagami, who is also bored with a world he considers rotten. Although initially he regards the book as a prank, Light soon discovers, through experimentation, that the book's claim is true: picture a person in your mind as you write the person's name in the Death Note, and that person dies 40 seconds later of of a heart attack (although a different time frame and manner of death can be specified). Armed with that power, Light sets out on a quest he sees as noble: make the world a better place by eliminating all its criminals using the Death Note. Soon cast as the mysterious "Kira" (a Japanese pronunciation of the English "killer") in the media and on the Internet, some take exception to his playing god, most notably the police and the enigmatic master detective L, who resolves to do everything in his power to stop Kira. Light counters by doing everything in his power to prevent people from identifying or interfering with him, even if that means getting rid of people investigating him.
(anidb)

Genres: Drama, Mystery, Psychological, Shounen, Supernatural, Tragedy

Manga Status:
12 Volumes + 1 Extra Volume (Complete)
Mangaka: OHBA Tsugumi & OBATA Takeshi

Anime Status:
Death Note (04.10.2006 till 27.06.2007) / TV Series, 37 episodes
Death Note: R - Genshisuru Kami (31.08.2007) /  TV Special, 1 episode
Death Note: R2 - L o Tsugu Mono ( 22.08.2008) / TV Special, 1 episode

Characters:
Anthony Carter / アンソニー・レスター - January 06, 1968
Matt (Mail Jeevas) / マット(マイル・ジーヴァス)  - February 01, 1990
Midou Shingo / 三堂芯吾 - January 25, 1972
Misora Naomi / 南空ナオミ - February 11, 1976

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School Days

Description:
A shy and unconfident teenager, Itou Makoto, has resigned to stealing glances at a cute girl as they ride the same train each morning on their way to their high school. At least until Saionji Sekai surprises Makoto and chances a peek at a photo-snap of the beautiful Katsura on his cell-phone. After evilly teasing Makoto about his hopeless crush, Sekai offers to support him in his romance. So after many Makoto-pep-talks and lots of scheming, the three become close friends. Close enough that Makoto braves asking Katsura out on a date. And she agrees. Later that day, Makoto finds a quiet moment to express his thanks for all support that Sekai has offered him, and makes clear his intent on finding a way to repay her kindness. But he is totally unprepared and very surprised at the reward that Sekai has chosen. Sekai steals a long kiss from his lips, before breaking away to run for the train. Sekai turns and wishes Makoto well on his date.
Source: anime.mikomi.org
 
Related Series: Summer Days, Cross Days

Genres: Drama, Horror, Psychological, Romance, School Life, Shounen, Tragedy

Manga Status:
School Days (Anthology) (2005) / 1 Volume (Complete)
School Days (2006) / 2 Volumes (Complete) by Overflow & SAKAZUKI Homare

Anime Status:

Characters:
Katsura Kotonoha / 桂言葉 - January 04
Kiyoura Setsuna / 清浦刹那 - February 14
Koizumi Natsumi / 小泉夏美 -  January 08
Nijou Futaba / 二条二葉 - February 02
Nijou Kazuha / 二条一葉  - February 02

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Gakuen Alice / 学園アリス

Description:
Young Mikan runs away to Tokyo to follow her best friend, Hotaru, who has been enrolled in an exclusive, secretive private school for geniuses. But it turns out that Alice Academy is a lot more than meets the eye. If Mikan wants to stay by Hotaru's side, she has to both pass the strange "entrance exam" and face the even greater challenge of befriending her very odd new classmates. Whether it's Hotaru's gift for inventing gadgets, the cranky Natsume's fire-casting ability, or Professor Narumi's control of human pheromones, everyone at the school has some sort of special talent. But what ability, if any, does Mikan possess? Mikan is going to have to rely on her courage and spunk if she's going to stay in school, or even stay alive!
(Tokyopop)

Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Psychological, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Supernatural, Tragedy

Manga Status:
2003 / 28 Volumes (Ongoing)
Mangaka: HIGUCHI Tachibana

Anime Status:

Type	TV Series, 26 episodes
Year	30.10.2004 till 14.05.2005

Characters:
Igarashi Kaoru / 五十嵐馨 - February 11
Sakura Mikan / 佐倉蜜柑  - January 01
Sakurano Shuuichi / 櫻野秀一 - January 26
Sonoo Kaname / 園生要 -  January 16
Yamada Serina / 山田瀬里奈 -  February 12

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