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Doraemon (2005)

Robotic cat Doraemon is sent back in time from the 22nd century to protect 10-year-old Noby, a lazy and uncoordinated boy who is destined to have a tragic future. Doraemon can create secret gadgets from a pocket on his stomach, but they usually cause more bad than good because of Noby's propensity to misuse them.

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  1. 01

    Astro Boy

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    2003 · 24 min · Action & Adventure · Animation · Comedy · Family · Kids · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    Astro is a robotic boy created by Dr. Tenma to replace his late son. When Tenma destroys his laboratory and shuts down Astro, the Ministry of Science revives him and tries to give him a normal life as a 6th-grade student who occasionally helps keep renegade robots from causing harm.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • shared themes: anime and based on manga
    • a closely matched era
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  2. 02

    Dinosaur King

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    2007 · 21 min · Action & Adventure · Animation · Comedy · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    Upon discovering ancient stones with dinosaur images imprinted on them, a 12-year-old boy named Max Taylor (Ryuta Kodai) and his friends Rex Owen and Zoe Drake (Malm Tatsuno), discover they are able to call forth dinosaur companions. These companions will aid the owners in stopping the nasty Alpha Gang from coming into possession of the mysterious stones and crush their chances at world domination.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • shared themes: anime and time travel
    • a closely matched era
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  3. 03

    Shin Chan

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    1992 · 24 min · Animation · Comedy

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    Shin-chan, the boy next door, is a walking disaster, creating chaos wherever he goes. With the body of a child and the mind of an adult, Shinchan is wreaking more havoc than any child before. Shin-chan is carefree, optimistic and gets excited about everything. This 5 year-old likes to do things his way.

    Why it connects

    • shared themes: anime and based on manga
    • shared network: Shin-Ei Animation
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  4. 04

    Kid vs. Kat

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    2008 · 22 min · Action & Adventure · Animation · Comedy · Family · Kids · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    Ten-year-old Coop Burtonburger's life takes a turn for the worse when his little sister, Millie, brings home a mysterious stray cat who, in reality, is an evil cybernetic alien in disguise. To make matters worse, neither his family nor anyone else believes him, except for his best friend, Dennis. Now, Coop risks his life every day as he attempts to foil the cat's diabolical schemes and prove to the world that the family pet is an evil mastermind.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • a closely matched era
    • similar audience response
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  5. 06

    Planetes

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    2003 · 25 min · Animation · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    In the year 2075, mankind has reached a point where journeying between Earth, the moon and the space stations is part of daily life. However, the progression of technology in space has also resulted in the problem of the space debris, which can cause excessive and even catastrophic damage to spacecrafts and equipment.

    Why it connects

    • shared themes: anime and based on manga
    • a closely matched era
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  6. 07

    Digimon Tamers

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    2001 · 25 min · Action & Adventure · Animation · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    Takato, Ruki, and Lee are children who have, by fate, received real Digimon, unlike the imaginary ones in the card game they play. Each of the children, or Digimon Tamers, have their different views on how Digimon should be treated. But when other Digimon begin to appear around Japan, they must put aside their differences to fend off the digital intruders.

    Why it connects

    • substantial genre overlap
    • a closely matched era
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  7. 08

    Jinki: Extend

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    2005 · 24 min · Action & Adventure · Animation · Comedy · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    In 13-year-old Aoba Tsuzaki's world, everything seems normal. An over-the-top modeling fanatic, she spends her days locked in her room, happily building plastic robots. But rumbling beneath the surface, an evil enemy of mankind (the Ancient Jinki) threatens to destroy the Earth.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • shared theme: anime
    • a closely matched era
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  8. 09

    Transformers: Animated

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    2007 · 23 min · Action & Adventure · Animation · Family · Kids · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    The evil Decepticons have appeared in Detroit. With the all powerful Allspark, Megatron can use it to turn all of Earth's robots into Decepticons. However, Optimus Prime and his Autobots arrive and plan to stop Megatron and his evil plan in Transformers Animated.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • a closely matched era
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  9. 10

    Zoids: Chaotic Century

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    1999 · 25 min · Action & Adventure · Animation · Comedy · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    Set on the distant planet Zi, the story unfolds in a world where biomechanical creatures called Zoids serve as powerful weapons in the long-standing conflict between the Helic Republic and the Guylos Empire. A fragile ceasefire holds, but rising tensions and the return of ancient Zoidian technology threaten to plunge both nations back into war. The story follows Van Flyheight, a young boy who discovers Fiona, a mysterious girl with no memory, and Zeke, an Organoid capable of enhancing a Zoid’s combat abilities. Traveling with the resourceful Moonbay and the reserved mercenary Irvine, the group searches for clues to Fiona’s past. Their journey leads them across the Republic and eventually into the heart of a renewed conflict that will shape the future of Zi.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • shared theme: anime
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