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    Majokko shimai no Yoyo to Nene 2013 POSTER

    Majokko shimai no Yoyo to Nene

    2013

    Japanese

    6.6

    6

    Action

    Adventure

    Animation

    anime

    based on manga

    Comedy

    Family

    Fantasy

    magic

    magical girl

    parallel world

    Takayuki Hirao Takayuki Hirao Director Takehito Koyasu Takehito Koyasu as Nils Kyôko Hikami Kyôko Hikami as Oyomi Takako Honda Takako Honda as Oyone Takahiro Sakurai Takahiro Sakurai as Takeo
    It is a story about a pair of sisters who work as "noroiya" (cursers) using magic in a fantasy world. One day a big tree suddenly appears in a forest, and tall buildings that look like they are from our world can be seen entangled in it. The two sisters go there to investigate and get ported to our world. They then encounter two children who are startled by the sisters' sudden appearance and rush back home but at home they see their parents turned into monsters...
    Pompo: The Cinéphile 2021 POSTER

    Pompo: The Cinéphile

    2021

    Japanese

    7.2

    13

    Action

    Animation

    anime

    assistant director

    based on manga

    Comedy

    Drama

    shoujo

    slice of life

    work

    Takayuki Hirao Takayuki Hirao Director Joe Ochman Joe Ochman as Additional Voices Ryûichi Kijima Ryûichi Kijima as Alan Gardner Rikiya Koyama Rikiya Koyama as Boss Mitsuru Ogata Mitsuru Ogata as Petersen
    Operating out of the movie capital "Nyallywood," Pompo has been shooting one B-grade entertainment flick after another that anyone would enjoy. One day, Pompo's "movie buff" assistant Gene spots a new script written by Pompo and is moved by its exquisite story. In a fit of passion, he proclaims, "I want to see this as a finished work in theaters as soon as possible!" However, Pompo tells him, "So you shoot this film." Thus, Gene takes on his first directing gig. Meanwhile, Natalie, an ordinary girl who just arrived in town with movie actress dreams, has been discovered by Pompo...
    The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 2 2009 POSTER

    The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 2

    2009

    Japanese

    7.5

    8

    Action

    adult animation

    Animation

    anime

    based on novel or book

    Crime

    Drama

    Horror

    Mystery

    supernatural

    Thriller

    Takayuki Hirao Takayuki Hirao Director Go Inoue Go Inoue as Announcer Ayumi Fujimura Ayumi Fujimura as Azaka Kokutou Ryôtarô Okiayu Ryôtarô Okiayu as Satsuki Kurogiri Takako Honda Takako Honda as Touko Aozaki
    In February 1999, a string of murders has Shiki Ryougi and Mikiya Kokutou on edge. These crimes share a disturbing resemblance to a similar set of homicides from 1995, when Shiki and Mikiya first met, and awaken a dark, murderous desire that has laid dormant within Shiki's soul ever since then.
    The Garden of Sinners: The Hollow Shrine 2008 POSTER

    The Garden of Sinners: The Hollow Shrine

    2008

    Japanese

    7.1

    13

    Action

    adult animation

    amnesia

    Animation

    based on novel or book

    Crime

    Fantasy

    gore

    Horror

    Mystery

    supernatural

    super power

    Takayuki Hirao Takayuki Hirao Director Ayumi Fujimura Ayumi Fujimura as Azaka Kokutou Mamiko Noto Mamiko Noto as Fujino Asagami Rie Tanaka Rie Tanaka as Kirie Fujio Takako Honda Takako Honda as Touko Aozaki
    June 1998: After spending two years in a coma caused by a traffic accident, Shiki Ryougi awakens with amnesia. She is visited by Touko Aozaki, a wizard and proprietor of a studio called Garan no Dou. Shiki has lost not only the memory of her accident, but also any real sense that she's even alive. Strangely, enigmatic beings begin to attack her...
    The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral 2008 POSTER

    The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral

    2008

    Japanese

    7.9

    16

    Action

    adult animation

    Animation

    anime

    based on light novel

    based on novel or book

    Crime

    Drama

    Horror

    Mystery

    supernatural

    Thriller

    Takayuki Hirao Takayuki Hirao Director Ayumi Fujimura Ayumi Fujimura as Azaka Kokutou Miki Itô Miki Itô as Kaede Enjou / Tomoe's mother Tetsuya Kakihara Tetsuya Kakihara as Tomoe Enjou Takako Honda Takako Honda as Touko Aozaki
    Tomoe Enjou is attacked by bullies from his old school and saved by Shiki Ryougi. He asks her to hide him at her place and admits that he killed someone. Several days later, there are still no broadcasts about the murder as if it didn't happen... and when the victims are found, they're alive and unharmed.
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