Dogs 3

Once again we find a post-apocalyptic world in which violence and crime is circumscribed by deregulated technology and genetic mutation. In Dogs: Bullets & Carnage, life is a quest to find out just what in the hell happened! Enter Heine, Badou, Naoto, and Mihai. An assassin, a gunman, a journalist, and an amnesiac, they’re thrust together by sheer coincidence as they grapple with mysterious pasts and a violent present.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

As I’ve said before, Brotherhood is essentially a recasting of the original story found in the manga of Hiromu Arakawa. The Elric brothers, gifted in the advance science of creating objects from raw materials, are back on the road to find a magical artifact that will heal their bodies. Their first experiment with alchemy, a failed bid to revive their dead mother, left Edward with metal limbs and Alphonse’s soul permanently attached to a suit of armor. Now, as a fully sanctioned State Alchemist, Edward and his brother balance duty and their search for redemption. 

Dragon Ball Z Kai

Yes, the evil Saiyans have (re)returned to Earth to satisfy their appetite for destruction. But if Goku, the world’s greatest fighter, has his say, these aliens will be sent home with a foot squarely lodged between their cheeks. Nevertheless, Raditz, the first alien, proves to be tougher than anticipated, forcing Goku into an unlikely alliance with his Earthly rival Piccolo. Together they achieve victory, but pay the ultimate price. Goku not only finds death, but other Saiyans are now on their way. 

Biomega

In a frightening vision of the future, man’s quest for immortality has yielded an unfortunate accident: the N5S virus. Not only does this contagion transmute humans into drone-like zombies, but the corporation responsible for the virus, the Data Recovery Foundation, has proclaimed itself the new world government and seeks to infect all humans. In their tyrannical scheme, they see this monstrous change as a purification of the human race. And for those few humans whose natural biology is adapting the virus, the company is out to get them!

Bleach 27

The Bount – thank you! – are done! And now Ichigo Kurosaki returns to the mundane experience of High School life. He is, after all, an official Substitute Soul Reaper. How exciting can exams and lectures be? Well, this is Karakura Town. Things are never that boring, at lest on a supernatural level. And when Shinji Hirako appears in his class, Ichigo encounters a whole new challenge. To make matters worse, immense spiritual pressure has entered the world of the living. Enter the Arrancar.

Reborn! 15

As the remaining heir to the Vongola crime family, Tsuna has an unwanted destiny. He will be the next Family boss. Reborn, an infant assassin from Italy, is thus sent to train this unwilling, Mafia neophyte. Using the method of the “Deathperation bullet,” Tsuna will have the chance to transform himself into a stronger and more focused teenager.

Sgt. Frog

Conquering a planet takes time, especially when you’re a Gundam-loving, manga-reading, hardcore party animal like Sgt. Keroro. But fear not, he and his crack platoon of frog-like aliens are on the job. Soon all humanity will croak in obedience to these slippery little creatures. 

Strike Witches Season 1

In the world of Strike Witches, Hitler did not invade Poland in 1939. No, an invasion of a different sort occurred. The mysterious Neuroi invaded the Earth, obliterating much of the world’s landmass. And with the current aerial technology unable to stop their ships, the human race turned to a combination of technology and magic. Enter the “striker unit;” a pair of cybernetic leggings that allow its owner to fly like a fighter plane! But not just anyone can operate a striker unit. Only a witch can pilot this advanced technology. And I suppose, in this race to save the planet, it doesn’t hurt that the girls of the 501^st squadron have an aversion to wearing pants! Maybe it’s a fashion statement. Maybe it’s the constant need to strap on these units and protect humanity. Either way, the 1940’s have never been so leggy! 

Real 8

Much like its title, Real is about just that: the gravity of reality. Here, Takehiko Inoue returns to his well-known court of basketball. But instead of the usual hype and trash talkin’ that follows effortless skill, we find the challenges behind wheelchair basketball. 

Soul Eater 2

When we last left our deadly duo, Maka was intent on killing enough demons to turn Soul into the ultimate weapon: a Death Scythe. Well, that still is the goal. But the witch Medusa has infiltrated the Grim Reaper’s Academy in a nefarious bid to awaken the Kishin, the superlative force of darkness. Maka and friends must now lay personal plans aside and fight to save the Academy itself.