7/08/2009

The Next Five Anime Series in My Netflix Queue

1. Witch Hunter Robin



Set in a fantasy world overrun with abusive, power-mad witches, this supernatural anime series follows the group known as STN, a team of craft-users formed to combat these rogue witches. Robin, the newest member of STN's Japanese branch, arrives at her new post and jumps right into the complicated process of using technology, forensics and her own still-raw powers to track down the enemy.

2. Texhnoloyze



Alone and grieving in a grim city where crime syndicates rule the underworld, Ichise's only outlet for his pain is to throw himself into the melee of the fighting pits. But when he loses two limbs at the hands of a gang, he has to turn to the Orugano group, experts in the field of cybernetic technology. That, plus the arrival of a mysterious stranger and a psychic girl whose destiny is connected to his, means Ichise is in for a lot of changes...

3. Sherlock Hound



When a case is stalled and the perpetrators need to be sniffed out of hiding, there's no better detective to put in charge of the investigation than Sherlock Hound, the dapper dog who stars as the canine version of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous gumshoe in this animated series directed by the talented Hayao Miyazaki. Watch as the magnificent mutt takes on disappearing images, strange goings-on in Dover and much more.

4. Berserk



A new king reigns supreme throughout Midland, but he achieved his power through heinous means. His men terrorize the town, and nothing stands in their way -- until the arrival of the mysterious Black Swordsman. Meanwhile, a young fighter named Guts meets up with the charismatic Captain Griffith and his band of mercenaries. Their combined strength means interesting things for Midland...

5. Samurai X



In 19th century Japan, the land is torn by warfare and rebellion. As a result, small bands of soldiers rise up and find the courage to attempt an overthrow the tyrannical Tokugawa Shogunate. Enter Kenshin, a young orphan whose fighting skills were honed by the great swordsman Hiko. His world is thrown into confusion by the arrival of a mysterious woman named Tomoe -- can she help the assassin become a real man?

Which anime series should I add to my queue? *Summaries are from Netflix