Twelve-year-olds Sasshi and Arumi face upheaval when their rundown shopping arcade faces redevelopment. After a mysterious incident, they’re thrust into surreal parallel worlds blending RPG, sci-fi, and fantasy tropes—each reflecting their hometown’s essence. As they navigate bizarre realms, they uncover generational secrets tied to Mune-mune and Eutus, questioning their desire to return home. This 2002 Gainax/Madhouse collaboration balances slapstick humor, ecchi gags, and poignant themes of urban decay and childhood nostalgia.
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The Tatami Galaxy is a mind-bending anime that follows a nameless protagonist's repeated attempts to find fulfillment in college life through parallel universes. Each timeline offers new choices and clubs, but similar misadventures with his troublemaking friend Ozu always seem to occur. Through surreal animation and rapid-fire dialogue, this psychological comedy explores youth, identity, and the endless pursuit of the perfect life.
A period of ten years has passed since the Holy War that blew over Hong Kong. Protagonist Mochizuki Jirou, also known as the Silver Blade, was the lone hero who fought valiantly and defeated the Kowloon Children. But during this difficult battle, he lost his lover. Now, alongside his younger brother Mochizuki Kotarou, he returns to Japan.
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