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In 1999, a special mystery/paranormal investigative unit consisting of five youths is formed. The series uses a mix of real tokusatsu footage (vehicle scenes) and animation (character drama).

BorgBattles between KabutoBorgs have become popular enough to hold world tournaments. The main character Ryuusei is an enthusiast of these battles. Along with his friends Katsuji and Ken, he continues fighting against new enemies day after day.

Jim Button and his best friend Luke live on an island. When Luke has to leave the island Jim decides to go with him. when they leave they don't have a clue about the hidden dangers in the world. while traveling they learn that a young princess name Lisi was captured by pirates whom brought her to Sorrowland. The evil and dangerous dragon miss. Grindtooth rules in that land. Jim and Luke decide to go to Sorrowland to save princess Lisi.

Jarinko Chie is a movie directed by Takahata in 1981. Based on the very popular manga by Etsumi HARUKI, it is about ten year old Chie, "the most unfortunate girl in Japan", who manages her family diner while her unemployed yakuza father and her mother are separated. This sounds really depressing, but it's actually a very funny comedy.

The story is set in Osaka, which has a totally different culture from Tokyo. After the success of the movie, a TV series was made, and Takahata worked as the chief director.

(Source: nausicaa.net)