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Uchi no Shishou wa Shippo ga Nai

TV13 epSlice of Life

Shared themes: Historical · Performing Arts.

The beginning of the Taishou era spelled the end of the tanuki's tricks. These raccoon dogs, who are able to transform into human beings, used to love fooling humans until advanced technology rendered their endeavors futile. However, Mameda, a young tanuki gir

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7.8

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Inu-Ou

Movie2022Award Winning

Shared themes: Historical · Performing Arts.

After diving for an ancient sword in the waters where the battle of Dan-no-ura was fought and the Heike clan fell, Tomona loses both his sight and his father. Left with few options other than learning to play the biwa, Tomona gains enough skill to join a prest

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7.4

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Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan

TV13 ep

Shared themes: Historical · Performing Arts.

In Japan during the height of its economic boom in the mid-1950s, the circus was a form of entertainment that became a central part of many people's lives. The best troupes are permitted to participate in the world-renowned "Circus Collection" festival, and ma

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8.8

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Kingdom 3rd Season

TV26 ep

Shared themes: Historical.

Following the successful Sanyou campaign, the Qin army, including 1,000-Man Commander Xin, inches ever closer to fulfilling King Ying Zheng's dream of unifying China. With a major geographical foothold in the state of Wei now under its control, Qin sets its si

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8.8

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Vinland Saga Season 2

TV24 epAction

Shared themes: Historical.

After his father's death and the destruction of his village at the hands of English raiders, Einar wishes for a peaceful life with his family on their newly rebuilt farms. However, fate has other plans: his village is invaded once again. Einar watches helpless

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8.8

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Vinland Saga

TV24 epAction

Shared themes: Historical.

Young Thorfinn grew up listening to the stories of old sailors that had traveled the ocean and reached the place of legend, Vinland. It's said to be warm and fertile, a place where there would be no need for fighting—not at all like the frozen village in Icela

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8.7

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Kingdom 4th Season

TV26 epAction

Shared themes: Historical.

Following the conclusion of the large-scale coalition campaign, the entirety of China is in a state of economic recovery. The victor of the battle, the state of Qin, is no different. There, the political parties led by Ying Zheng and Buwei Lü continue their in

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8.7

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Kingdom 5th Season

TV13 epAction

Shared themes: Historical.

Fifth season of Kingdom.

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8.7

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Kingdom 6th Season

TV13 epAction

Shared themes: Historical.

In ancient China, during the Warring States period, a former servant named Xin rises through the ranks with a dream: to become the greatest general under the heavens. Fighting alongside King Ying Zheng of Qin—who seeks to unify China and end the chaos—Xin lead

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8.4

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Medalist 2nd Season

TV9 epDrama

Shared themes: Performing Arts.

Ever since the novice coach Tsukasa Akeuraji took Inori Yuitsuka under his mentorship, she has improved her figure skating at a fast pace. After passing a qualifying badge test, she earns a spot to compete in the upcoming Chubu Block Tournament, where only fiv

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8.4

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Golden Kamuy 3rd Season

TV12 epAction

Shared themes: Historical.

After obtaining information about Asirpa from the foreteller Inkarmat, Saichi Sugimoto, Genjirou Tanigaki, and Cikapasi join the Seventh Division's Otonoshin Koito and Hajime Tsukishima on a journey to Karafuto. Heading further north into the freezing Russian

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8.4

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Golden Kamuy: Saishuushou

TV13 epAction

Shared themes: Historical.

Ex-convict Keiji Ueji appears in Sapporo, causing all the different factions to travel to the city in hopes of obtaining part of the map to the Ainu gold that is tattooed on his skin. At the same time, a figure who appears to be a copycat of Jack the Ripper te

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8.4

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Medalist

TV13 epDrama

Shared themes: Performing Arts.

Tsukasa Akeuraji always dreamed of becoming a competitive solo figure skater, but starting too late in life meant his ambitions never got off the ground. Now barely scraping by, he takes on an assistant coach job, resigned to a future far from the one he once

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8.2

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Golden Kamuy 2nd Season

TV12 epAction

Shared themes: Historical.

In Hokkaido, it is rumored that there is a stash of hidden gold. This gold was supposedly stolen by a man who killed the original Ainu owners; and before being captured and imprisoned by the police, he hid it in a secret location. In order to relay the gold's

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8.1

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Golden Kamuy 4th Season

TV13 epAction

Shared themes: Historical.

The race to obtain the lost Ainu gold is nearing its peak, as even more formidable ex-prisoners are set on keeping their tattooed skins intact. Saichi Sugimoto and Asirpa can finally move forward together, but Asirpa's time with Kiroranke and Ogata Hyakunosuke

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7.9

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Golden Kamuy

TV12 epAction

Shared themes: Historical.

In early 1900s Hokkaido after the Russo-Japanese war, Saichi Sugimoto tirelessly pans for gold. Nicknamed "Sugimoto the Immortal" for his death-defying acts in battle, the ex-soldier seeks fortune in order to fulfill a promise made to his best friend before he

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7.8

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Dance Dance Danseur

TV11 epDrama

Shared themes: Performing Arts.

Junpei Murao's love affair with ballet began at a young age during his sister's ballet recital, when a male ballet dancer roused his interest with a gripping performance. But for Junpei, nothing could be worse than his peers finding out about his secret passio

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7.5

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Drifters (OVA)

OVA2 epAction

Shared themes: Historical.

Despite the Ends’ attack on Verlina being successfully repelled, the war has not yet ended. With the monster armies regrouping, the Black King tightens his grasp on the already conquered territory. New conflicts erupt all across Orte, as its remaining forces s

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7.5

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Golden Kamuy 2nd Season OVA

OVA3 epAction

Shared themes: Historical.

1. Koi wo Shita kara Datsugoku Suru Koto ni Shita/Kyoufu no Moudoku Dai Shitou! Hokkaido Ouchi ni Kyodai Hebi wa Sonzai Shita! (Love Made Me Escape from Prison/The Terrifying Battle of Deadly Poison! A Massive Snake Deep in the Hokkaido Wilderness!) 2. Monster

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7.5

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Piano no Mori (TV) 2nd Season

TV12 epDrama

Shared themes: Performing Arts.

With the start of the Chopin piano competition, Kai Ichinose, Shuuhei Amamiya, and many other hopeful musicians from around the world strive to reach the top. The stakes have never been higher, and the judges are rigorous when it comes to selecting the winner

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7.5

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Mugen no Juunin: Immortal

ONA24 epAction

Shared themes: Historical.

Manji is an infamous swordsman in feudal Japan who is known as the "Hundred Man Killer," as he has killed one hundred innocent men. However, there is something far more frightening than his ominous reputation: the fact that he is immortal. This is the handiwor

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7.5

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Vinland Saga Season 2: Drowning in the Shadow

ONA1 epAction

Shared themes: Historical.

Thorfinn, shown initially as he appears as a member of Askeladd's raiders, cuts down some men in the middle of a raid. When he enters a nearby house, he finds a family cowering within. (Source: ANN, edited)

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7.3

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Piano no Mori (TV)

TV12 ep

Shared themes: Performing Arts.

A tranquil tale about two boys from very different upbringings. On one hand you have Kai, born as the son of a prostitute, who's been playing the abandoned piano in the forest near his home ever since he was young. And on the other you have Syuhei, practically

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7.3

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Drifters: The Outlandish Knight

OVA1 epAction

Shared themes: Historical.

In the Orte Empire, Count Saint-Germi succeeds in his negotiations with the merchants of Gu-Binnen, putting an end to a decades-long war and securing the resources Orte desperately needs. Meanwhile, Naoshi Kanno bolsters his beastman forces with the addition o