Yadamon: Magical Dreamer

Aired : 1992-08-24  =>  1993-07-16
Episodes: [170]

Yakitate!! Japan

Yakitate means "fresh baked", but the word "Japan" is actually a pun - pan means bread in Japanese, so Kazuma is out to make Japan, a unique Japanese bread to compete with the best bread from around the world!

Azuma become obsessed with bread when he was six years old. His sister yelled that their family should start having bread for breakfast sometimes, but their grandfather refused to even consider it, as he would only eat natto, miso soup, and rice for breakfast. Kazuma agreed, saying he didn`t like bread, but his sister kidnaps him and takes him to a bread store to show him the wonders of fresh-baked bread. Not only is Kazuma converted, but the owner discovers that Kazuma has the magical "Hands of the Sun" whose warmth makes them particularly suited to making bread. The owner packs up shop and goes to Tokyo to fulfill his dream of making Japan, but Kazuma continues his bread-baking dream as well, and ends up going to Tokyo himself when he`s sixteen, to compete for a spot at the foremost bread store in Japan - Pantasia!

Aired : 2004-10-12  =>  2006-03-14
Episodes: [69]

Yakushiji Ryoko no Kaiki Jikenbo

Based on a series of light novels written by Tanaka Yoshiki and illustrated by Kakinouchi Narumi.

The story revolves around Ryouko Yakushiji, a 27-year-old multilingual investigator that graduated from Tokyo University's elite Department of Law, and the bizarre cases she faces while working for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police. Yakushiji not only has to deal with supernatural beings in her line of work, but also her rival Yukiko Muromachi, another equally talented and beautiful police investigator.

Aired : 2008-07-06  =>  2008-09-28
Episodes: [13]

Yatterman

spinoff of Time Bokan
The wicked Doronjyo and her assistants, Boyakkii and Tonzuraa, are joined together under the direction of their mysterious leader, Dokurobee, on a search for the Skull Stone. This stone is fabled to reveal the whereabouts of a fabulous vein of gold buried somewhere deep within the Earth. Dokurobee sends Doronjyo information concerning the locating of the Skull Stone, then she and her accomplices follow these leads on their search. But... the information is almost always unreliable, and the trio always ends up getting into trouble. The Yatterman pursue them, and rush to prevent the Skull Stone from falling into the hands of Doronjyo`s gang. The two groups battle for possession of stone as Florina`s gang create a new mecha every program to carry on the fight. Unfortunately for them, the Yatterman and their mechas, always succeed in destroying whatever robots the gang come up with. [from the official site]

Aired : 1977-01-01  =>  1979-01-27
Episodes: [108]

Yatterman Remake

A remake from the `70 classic Yatterman series.

Aired : 2008-01-14  =>  0000-00-00
Episodes: [60]

Yes! Precure 5

<i>Source ANN:</i>

Nozomi Yumehara, a regular student, finds a magical book called the Dream Collet in the library and meets Coco and Nuts, two creatures from the Palmier Kingdom. They plead with Nozomi to restore their world, which has been destroyed by an organization called the Nightmares, by completing the Dream Collet and finding the 55 Pinkies to make any wish come true. Meanwhile, the Nightmares are moving into the real world. Once Nozomi agrees to help, Coco and Nuts transform her into the magical girl Cure Dream and turn four fellow students into her Pretty Cure team.

Aired : 2007-02-04  =>  2008-01-27
Episodes: [49]

Yoake Mae Yori Ruri-iro na Crescent Love

The moon and the earth are linked by a single contact point, "Mitsuru ga Sakichau Ouren Rakuniushi" where Tatsuya lives under the supervision of the Sphere Kingdom (Moon Kingdom)'s Princess Feena Fam Earthlight who is coming to stay at his home.

Aired : 2006-10-05  =>  2006-12-21
Episodes: [12]

Yokoyama Mitsuteru Sangokushi

Around 1800 years ago in China, the ruling power of the Han dynasty became weakened and the flames of war spread throughout the land.

Liu Bei was a young, poor straw-mat seller from the countryside of Hebai Hsing. After pledging eternal brotherhood with the two heroes, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, Liu began building his idea of a righteous kingdom that would aid citizens who suffered from persecution.

Aired : 1991-10-18  =>  1992-09-25
Episodes: [47]

Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahou

Based on the light novel series by author Hiroshi Sakurazaka.

The story revolves around Koyomi Morishita, a clumsy high school freshman girl who is often mistaken for a grade-schooler because of her shortness. Koyomi becomes a disciple of Misa Anehara, a 25-year-old graduate student who happens to be one of the most powerful modern-day magicians.

- ANN -

Aired : 2009-07-12  =>  2009-09-27
Episodes: [12]

Yomigaeru Sora -Rescue Wings-

Second Lieutenant, Uchida Kazuhiro, is a new helicopter pilot. However what he really wanted to be was a fighter pilot to fly at supersonic speed in stratosphere. But he faced a harsh reality. During the pilot training, he was transferred to the rescue helicopter course. Now, he is working for the Komatsu Rescue Squad whose mission is only rescue.
At first he is depressed because he is assigned to the position that he doesn ‚ ‚ ‘ ‚ ‚ Ύ ‚ t wish. But, joining various missions, for example, rescue of airplane accidents, missing in mountains, earthquakes, and so forth, he gradually thinks it a challenging job.

Aired : 2006-01-09  =>  2006-03-27
Episodes: [12]

Yoshimune

<i>Based on a Pachislo game by Daito Giken.</i>
It is the end of the Edo Era, a flourishing period when stylish civilians, samurai and old-fashioned farmers live peacefully together.

However, if you take a closer look at their lives, you`ll notice that it is actually a parallel world in which modern conveniences, such as cellular phones, personal computers, microwave ovens, motorcycles, subways, and so on, exist. If you enter a night club, you`ll find young people dancing to blaring trance music. However, you will also find that they wear kimonos, that the darkness is illuminated by candles, and that the stage is covered by tatami mats! While the people reflect the fashions and manners of the Edo Era, they reside within a strange world where the "present" and the "past" coexist.

Welcome to the ‚ ‚ ‘ ‚ € ‚ “Yoshimune ‚ ‚ ‘ ‚ €š ‚  world that no one has ever seen!

<i>(taken from AnimeNFO.com)</i>

Aired : 2006-04-06  =>  2006-09-14
Episodes: [24]

Yoshinaga-san`chi no Gargoyle

When Yoshinaga Futaba wins the first prize in a lottery, the prize turns out to be a stone gargoyle. More surprising yet, the gargoyle turns out to be alive.

Based on the novel by Taguchi Sennendou, illustrated by Hyuuga Yuuni.

Aired : 2006-04-02  =>  2006-06-25
Episodes: [13]

You`re Under Arrest! (1996)

[Taken From AnimeNFO]

Welcome to Bokuto Station, where the prettiest policewoman is actually *gasp* a man, and where the officers are always more than happy to help. Getting past their initial differences, Natsumi and Miyuki are now happy partners. From pursuing traffic offenders to trying to apprehend a car theft ring, the girls get a load of the different aspects of being a police officer. Picking up where the OAV series leaves off, more insights are provided with regards to our two heroines` personal lives as well as their relationships to the people around them. You`e Under Arrest TV brings you more "serious" cases to solve, more action, and definitely more humor.

<b>Note regarding the Ova and the first 4 episodes:</b>
<i>The first four episodes are actually You`re Under Arrest OAV (made back in 1994), and the new episodes in the tv-series kicks off at episode 5.
There were cut versions for the first 4 episodes shown on tv, thus why their entries remain.</i>

Aired : 1996-10-05  =>  1997-09-27
Episodes: [51]

You`re Under Arrest! Mini Specials

The mean streets of Tokyo are that much safer when the ladies of Bokuto Police Station are on patrol! When the fun-loving and free-wheeling Natsumi teams up with the mechanical wizard Miyuki, criminals don`t stand a chance. From booby-trapped handbags to exhibitionists from beyond the grave to geriatric gearheads, you`ll be rolling on the floor with laughter at these 20 mini-episodes. Will they be able to protect their undergarments and co-workers from the depredations of an army of Tokyo`s oversexed peeping Toms? Can Natsumi`s finances hold out until her next paycheck clears? Chaos ensues and neither speeders nor sneaks stand a chance as Miyuki and Natsumi show that crime doesn`t pay!

Aired : 1999-03-30  =>  1999-04-30
Episodes: [21]

Young Kindaichi`s Casebook (1997)

Kosuke Kindaichi, one of the most famous detectives in Japan`s detective stories, has a grandson by the name of Hajime. In real life, he is just an ordinary high school student but, when a crime takes place, he uses his inherited talents to solve each case brilliantly.


Aired : 1997-04-07  =>  2000-09-11
Episodes: [148]

Yozakura Quartet

Based on a shounen manga by Yasuda Suzuhito serialised in Shounen Sirius. Akina, Hime, Kotoha, and Ao are four members of the Hiizumi Seikatsu Soudan Jimusho (Hiizumi's Everyday-life Consultation Office), which, in addition to helping kindergarteners deal with tough times, strives to preserve the peace of their little town, Sakurashin, by hunting down the troublemakers who dare threaten it.Hime is a superheroine. Ao can read minds. Kotoha can conjure up anything with the right word. And Akina ‚ ‚ ‘ ‚ €š ‚ well, he's just a regular guy, surrounded by three supergirls! Together, they protect the town of Sakurashin. But that's not easy, as the town faces demon dogs and other supernatural threats!

Aired : 2008-10-03  =>  0000-00-00
Episodes: [12]

Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files

Urameshi Yusuke, 14 years of age, is about as troublesome and violent as teenagers come. He is constantly ditching school, causing trouble, and getting into numerous fights everyday. One day however, he does the unexpected, sacrificing himself to save a young child. Such an action, was never ever expected, especially coming from someone as troublesome as Urameshi Yusuke. The afterlife is not prepared for Yusuke, as they never thought he would make such a sacrifice. Nowhere to go, and dead, Yusuke becomes a ghost and must earn his way back into existence.

Yusuke is "employed" by Koenma, who is in charge while his father and ruler of the afterlife, King Enma, is away. Under Koenma`s command, Yusuke helps to stop menacing demons that threaten the lives of people everywhere; whether by stealing priceless and invaluable items and destructive weapons, or by wreaking havoc on humans everywhere.

Throughout Yusuke`s journey, he is usually joined by; his arch-rival, and local bully, Kuwabara Kazuma. He is also joined by two demons named Hiei and Kurama, whom are ex-convicts of the afterlife that managed to escape from Koenma.

This group of unlikely allies goes on to participate and struggle in battles that have outcomes that determine the fate of humanity!

Yu Yu Hakusho is created by popular mangaka Yoshihiro Togashi, who is also responsible for creating the acclaimed and much-loved series known as Hunter X Hunter. Yu Yu Hakusho also managed to surpass Dragonball Z in ratings during its TV run.

Aired : 1992-10-10  =>  1995-01-07
Episodes: [112]

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Yu-Gi-Oh!: Duel Monsters is about an ancient Egyptian pharaoh whose soul is imprisoned within the sennen puzzle (millennium puzzle). His goal is to regain his memories and cross over to the afterlife with the help of a boy named Yuugi Mutou. Together, he and the pharaoh, along with their other friends, battle their enemies through a card game called Duel Monsters where the stakes are high. Add to that the use of the sennen items (millennium items) that have mysterious powers, often weilded by the major villains, open up the Game of Darkness, and depending on the agreed conditions, can result in the loss or death of the other player.

This series focuses more on the card game aspect of Yu-Gi-Oh!. Note that the combination of the first syllables of the main characters` Yuugi and Jounouchi, forms the word yuujou, which in Japanese means friendship. This of course is the theme of Yu-Gi-Oh!, most notable perhaps, with that of Seto Kaiba, who`s probably the pharaoh`s biggest rival, as well as his greatest ally.

<b>Notes on the 4kids and versions based on it:</b>
<i>The episode count has remained the same, but the episodes have been heavily edited. For an in-depth comparison between the US and Japanese versions see: http://yu-jyo.net</i>

Aired : 2000-04-18  =>  2004-09-29
Episodes: [224]

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX takes place 10 years after the original Yu-Gi-Oh!.
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Ten years after the Ceremonial Battle, a teenage boy named Yuuki Judai heads off in order to join the Duelist Yousei School located on a remote island off the coast of Japan.
There he meets his fellow students and gains a few friends, along with a few enemies.
Judai is put into the lowest rank of Osiris Red, but he continues to test his skills against the students and faculty to prove his worth as a Yousei Duelist and earn the respect of everyone around him.

Aired : 2004-10-06  =>  2008-03-26
Episodes: [180]

Yugo The Negotiator

"Negotiation means, you turn words into weapons"

This is the realization of the popular comic Yu-go that was published in Kondasha Afternoon Magazine over a period of 10 years.

Beppu Yuugo is the world's most successfull negotiator. His only weapons are "words". Yuugo doesn't kill people. Neither does he threaten them with brute violence. With rich knowledge and a calm judgement, he believes in the humans inside them. Doing only that he has managed many dangerous negotiations successfully until now. Now two of the many episodes have been chosen very carefully, one taking place in Russia, the other one in Pakistan. In the burning desert and the freezing Siberia Yuugo begins his negotiations.

Aired : 2004-02-24  =>  2004-05-25
Episodes: [13]

Yume Tsukai

Mishima Touko and Mishima Rinko are "Dream Users", people who have power of the "world of dreams". Their job is to solve mysteries and fight evil in this dream world (created by the human spirit).

*based on the manga by Ueshiba Riichi, who is known for his bizarre stories that usually contain a mix of eastern mysticism, classical literature references, unusual sex (normally involve middle- or high-schoolers), and mystery.

Aired : 2006-04-09  =>  2006-06-25
Episodes: [12]

Yume-iro Patissiere

Adaptation of Natsumi Matsumoto €™s shoujo manga Yumeiro Patissiere (Dream-Colored Pastry Chef). The manga, which premiered in September 2008, tells the story of 14 year old Ichigo Amano, a clumsy girl who dreams of becoming a pastry chef. She draws closer to fulfilling her dream when she enrolls in the St. Mary Academy culinary school and meets a tiny €œspirit of sweets. €

Aired : 2009-10-04  =>  0000-00-00
Episodes: [50]

Yumeria

Yumeria is based on a popular DC/PS2/PC game.

Mikuri Tomokazu has a dream of a girl fighting an enemy in devastated earth, a panorama filled with fear and hatred. With his help, the girl is able to fight off the enemy.
When he awakes, the girl, Mone, is next to him. A battle in the real and dream world has just begun...

(Based on Natsume Maya`s description, http://natsumemaya.terminus.net.au/)

Aired : 2004-01-09  =>  2004-03-26
Episodes: [12]

Yuu Gi Ou 5D`s

This series is a newly original animation that is going to form new a Yu-Gi-Oh history. The story starts in Domino City many years after the legend of Yugi Mutou and other people. It's an adventure in such a developed world and involves evolved duel disks.

The main feature of Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's is at the theme of animation, the future world of Domino City. It's such a modern town with high-tech residents, skyscrapers, stadiums, and even dueling system. This city is called Neo Domino City. Riding Duel is a new duel system introduced in this series. It is a speed duel applying the latest high-tech motorcycle duel disks called D Wheel. The duelists are competing in Riding Duel that still focuses on card game with new master rules.

Aired : 2008-04-02  =>  0000-00-00
Episodes: [100]

Yuusha Keisatsu J-Decker

After stumbling upon a secret laboratory, Yuuta Tomonaga made a habit of sneaking inside after hours to spend time with his new friend: Deckerd, a giant mecha being developed for the Japanese Police. Over the past six months, Yuuta has taught Deckerd concepts which he was never meant to understand; things like joy, anger, sadness, and having a "heart". But now Deckerd is ready for Police service and his reprogramming will in all likelihood obliterate this knowledge...

Aired : 1994-02-05  =>  1995-01-28
Episodes: [48]

Yuusha Ou GaoGaiGar Final Grand Glorious Gathering

An alternative version to the Final OVA?!

It occurs in snowy Paris, in July 2007. Q-parts, a mysterious material, is robbed by the worldwide criminal syndicate, BioNet. Rune of Chasseur, an anti-criminal organization in France is chasing the case. He is G-Stone cyborg accompanied with two female type robots, Koryu and Anryu. However, Gimlet, a metal cyborg of BioNet, invokes a large robot with the help of Q-parts power. At the moment, Evoluder Guy, the leader of GGG mobile troop, came. Then, he assimilates into Brave King GaoGaiGer to fight against the robot. However, with the appearance of a person, the situation enters unexpected phase.

Aired : 2005-04-12  =>  2005-06-28
Episodes: [12]

Yuusha Raideen

After a slumber of 12 millennia, the Demon Empire returns to seize control of the Earth. Reideen, the giant robot-like protector of the lost continent of Mu, senses the evil presence and awakens within its golden pyramid, revealing to young Japanese boy Akira Hibiki that he is the one descendant of the ancient Mu people who must help Reideen save Earth.

He was assisted by his friends, token girl Mari Sakurano (daughter of a scientist fighting the Demon Empire) and several members of his high school soccer team.

Aired : 1975-04-04  =>  1976-03-26
Episodes: [50]