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Vanitas no Carte Part 2

(The Case Study of Vanitas Part 2)

8.16

Description:

The second cour of Vanitas no Carte. It’s 19th-century Paris, and young vampire Noé hunts for the Book of Vanitas. Attacked by a vampire driven insane, a human doctor called Vanitas tempts Noé with a mad crusade to “cure” the entire vampire race. While allying with him may be dangerous, news reaches Vanitas that the Beast of Gévaudan has returned, and Noé is being brought along to investigate this phantom from the past. (Source: Funimation)
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Status

finished

Aired

2022-01-14

Nodame Cantabile Finale

8.06

Description:

The series continues the relationship between two aspiring classical musicians, Megumi "Nodame" Noda and Shinichi Chiaki, as students and after graduation.
Type

TV

Episodes

11

Ep.Length

22 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2010-01-15

Gankutsuou

(Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo)

8.03

Description:

Gankutsuou is an anime loosely based on the novel The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. It tells the story of Albert Morcerf, a young aristocrat who happens to befriend a wealthy nobleman, The Count of Monte Cristo, through a series of bizarre events. Fascinated by the Count's charm, Albert invites him to meet his friends and family, all of whom happen to be part of the upper class society of Paris, France. Unfortunately, little does Albert realize that the Count has ulterior motives in mind. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Type

TV

Episodes

24

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

17+ (violence & profanity)

Status

finished

Aired

2004-10-06

Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen

8

Description:

Having been given the opportunity to study in Paris, Noda accompanies Chiaki to Europe as he strives to become the accomplished conductor he always dreamt to be. (Source: ANN)
Type

TV

Episodes

11

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2008-10-10

The Rose of Versailles

(The Rose of Versailles)

7.97

Description:

In 1755, Marie Antoinette is born in the royal family of Austria and raised in luxury. However, the fate of the future queen of France is set in stone—at the young age of 15, she has to leave her family and marry the crown prince of France.At the same time in France, a girl is born in the family of the Commander of the Royal Guards. Upset at not having a male heir, her father decides to raise her as a man and names the girl Oscar. Oscar is trained from a young age to become the leader of the Royal Guards, but she is yet to discern that the will of the queen sometimes does not equal the good of the people.Based on the critically acclaimed manga by Riyoko Ikeda, Rose of Versailles depicts the fateful meeting of Marie Antoinette and Oscar, which is bound to influence history and change the life of the people facing the French Revolution as the clock ticks toward the end of the French royalty.[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Type

TV

Episodes

40

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

1979-10-10

Vanitas no Carte

(The Case Study of Vanitas)

7.94

Description:

It’s 19th-century Paris, and young vampire Noé hunts for the Book of Vanitas. Attacked by a vampire driven insane, a human intercedes, rescues Noé, and heals the sick creature. Commanding the book and calling himself Vanitas, this doctor tempts Noé with a mad crusade to “cure” the entire vampire race. Allying with one who wields arcane power so easily may be dangerous, but does he have a choice? (Source: Funimation)
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

violence & profanity

Status

finished

Aired

2021-07-02

Lupin Sansei: Part 5

(Lupin the Third: Part V)

7.89

Description:

A legendary thief deserves a legendary heist, and Lupin has set his sights on his biggest bounty yet — but when a game called “Arrest Lupin III” goes viral on social media, things get a whole lot harder for the world’s most wanted thief! (Source: HIDIVE)
Type

TV

Episodes

24

Ep.Length

22 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2018-04-04

Yakitate!! Japan

(Yakitate!! Japan)

7.77

Description:

Yakitate means "fresh baked", but the word "Japan" is actually a pun - pan means bread in Japanese, so Kazuma is out to make Japan, a unique Japanese bread to compete with the best bread from around the world! Azuma became obsessed with bread when he was six years old. His sister yelled that their family should start having bread for breakfast sometimes, but their grandfather refused to even consider it, as he would only eat natto, miso soup, and rice for breakfast. Kazuma agreed, saying he didn`t like bread, but his sister kidnaps him and takes him to a bread store to show him the wonders of fresh-baked bread. Not only is Kazuma converted, but the owner discovers that Kazuma has the magical "Hands of the Sun" whose warmth makes them particularly suited to making bread. The owner packs up shop and goes to Tokyo to fulfill his dream of making Japan, but Kazuma continues his bread-baking dream as well, and ends up going to Tokyo himself when he`s sixteen, to compete for a spot at the foremost bread store in Japan - Pantasia!
Type

TV

Episodes

69

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2004-10-12

Ie Naki Ko Remy

(Sans Famille)

7.75

Description:

Remi, a cheerful and tender-hearted girl, lives with her mother in a French country town. One day her father returns to the town after a long period working away from home in a city. Her father tells Remi that she isn't their real daughter, and Remi is almost sold to an evil slave trader. It is Vitalis, a strolling entertainer, who helps Remi. Vitalis discovers her talent for singing and decides to take her in with his troupe. (Source: ANN)
Type

TV

Episodes

23

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

All Ages

Status

finished

Aired

1996-09-01

Ashita no Nadja

(Tomorrow's Nadja)

7.71

Description:

This story takes place about one hundred years ago. Nadja is a bright, cheerful girl who was raised in an orphanage near London, England. Nadja was entrusted to the orphanage when she was a baby. So she thought her father and mother were dead. But before her thirteenth birthday, she found out that her mother might be alive.. Nadja sets out on a journey to find her mother! With all of Europe as the stage, Nadja's exciting adventure begins! (Source: AniDB)
Type

TV

Episodes

50

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

All Ages

Status

finished

Aired

2003-02-02

Ie Naki Ko

7.67

Description:

Remi is a boy living happily with his mother in the French countryside. But everything changes when his estranged father comes home and, in desperate need of money, reveals that Remi is adopted, and sells him. Heartbroken, Remi ends up with Vitalis, a traveling musician, and his troupe of animal entertainers. Together, they travel the country in search for Remi's real parents, along the way learning the harsh lessons of life. A deeply moving story about friendship, loss and the pursuit of happiness. (Source: AniDB)
Type

TV

Episodes

51

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

All Ages

Status

finished

Aired

1977-10-02

Yume-iro Pâtissière

7.67

Description:

Aside from her deep passion for eating cakes, the clumsy Ichigo Amano has never been successful at anything. After an encounter with Henri Lucas, a famous patissier, Ichigo's amazing tasting abilities—although unbeknownst to her—are discovered. Recognizing her talent, Henri offers her the chance to attend St. Marie Academy, a prestigious culinary school which specializes in desserts. In spite of the fact that she is a beginner lacking skills, thanks to Henri's recommendation, Ichigo is placed in the topmost group with the "Sweets Princes." The princes, famous throughout the school for their magical treats, are Sennosuke Andou, an expert in traditional Japanese sweets; Satsuki Hanabusa, with a flair for candied flowers; and Makoto Kashino, a gifted chocolatier. Ichigo and the Sweets Princes, each accompanied by their "Sweets Spirits"—fairies who make patissiers' dreams come true—all work towards their goals in the competitive world of sweets. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Type

TV

Episodes

50

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

All Ages

Status

finished

Aired

2009-10-04

Strike Witches Movie

(Strike Witches The Movie)

7.6

Description:

In 1945, Yoshika Miyafuji, who lost her witch powers during the Strike Witches' last assignment, has been studying to become a doctor. Shizuka Hattori, one of her cadets in the Imperial Fuso Navy, then arrives to deliver a message: Yoshika is to be transferred for study abroad in Europe. (Source: Kadokawa)
Type

movie

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

97 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2012-03-17

Les Misérables: Shoujo Cosette

7.59

Description:

Based on the famous classic novel Les Miserables. Being a single mother is hard in early 19th Century France. When young Cosette was traveling with her mother trying to find a job and a place to live, they were always shunned away because very few employers hire single mothers. When she is promised with the prosperity of working in the big city, Cosette is separated from her mother in the hopes a caretaker will watch over her while her mother earns some money. Unfortunately this was a trick and the caretaker is a corrupt man who makes Cosette his indentured servant. Then the kind mayor of the town that Cosette makes her new home in sees how winds of change are so detrimental for children and families, and decides to do something about it. (Source: ANN)
Type

TV

Episodes

52

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

All Ages

Status

finished

Aired

2007-01-07

Master Keaton

7.51

Description:

Taichi Keaton is a half-British half-Japanese archeologist and SAS veteran of the Falklands War. He solves mysteries and investigates insurance fraud for Lloyd's around the world. (Source: ANN)
Type

TV

Episodes

24

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

17+ (violence & profanity)

Status

finished

Aired

1998-10-06

Yume-iro Pâtissière SP Professional

7.47

Description:

Upon her return to Japan after a two year study break in Paris, Ichigo Amano is met with news of Team Ichigo's separation, as each of the Sweets Princes takes a different path toward their dream. Now in her first year of high school, Henri Lucas has a project in store for her, enlisting the help of Ichigo, Makoto Kashino, and new members Lemon Yamagishi and Johnny McBeal to give rise to a new Team Ichigo. As the four work together on this project, Ichigo and Makoto continue to grow closer, though Johnny and the unrelenting Miya Koshiro will not idly sit by; with Johnny's eye on Ichigo and Miya still after Makoto, it definitely seems like love won't come easily. With Ichigo's time at St. Marie Academy, she is now ever closer to her dream of starting her very own pâtisserie. However, she will soon realize that it takes more than just making delicious sweets to open up a shop. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Type

TV

Episodes

13

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

All Ages

Status

finished

Aired

2010-10-03

Heartcatch Precure! Movie: Hana no Miyako de Fashion Show... Desu ka!?

7.37

Description:

Sakura Kurumi, Erika's mother, is preparing for a fashion show in Paris. The girls of the school's fashion club are going to model there, including some high school students. While in Paris, they meet a mysterious boy named Oliver. However, Baron Salamander of the Desert Apostles appears, and the girls transform into Pretty Cures to defend Paris.
Type

movie

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

73 Min

Rating

All Ages

Status

finished

Aired

2010-10-30

Nodame Cantabile OVA

7.35

Description:

A 20-minute special centering around the life of Yukihisa Matsuda in Paris with his jealousy of Chiaki who is now a successful conductor also working in Paris.
Type

OVA

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

21 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2009-08-10

Ikoku Meiro no Croisée The Animation

(Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth The Animation)

7.35

Description:

The story takes place in the second half of the 19th century, as Japanese culture gains popularity in the West. A young Japanese girl, Yune, accompanies a French traveler, Oscar, on his journey back to France, and offers to help at the family's ironwork shop in Paris. Oscar's nephew and shop-owner Claude reluctantly accepts to take care of Yune, and we learn how those two, who have so little in common, get to understand each other and live together in the Paris of the 1800s.
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

All Ages

Status

finished

Aired

2011-07-04

Keroro Gunsou Movie 4: Gekishin Dragon Warriors de Arimasu!

7.31

Description:

Mysterious giant beings called "Ryū no Shippo" (Dragon Tails) appeared across the world. Due to the danger it could bring, the Keroro Platoon did a worldwide research on the Dragon Tails, but Tamama suddenly disappeared during the research. Because of this, the whole platoon started their search for Tamama and ended up in Mont-Saint-Michel, France where they met mysterious girl named Sion, who holds the mysterious Ryū no Hon (Dragon Book). But little they know about the secrets about her and the worldwide calamity that would destroy the entire world, as they know it... (Source: ANN)
Type

movie

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

78 Min

Rating

Children

Status

finished

Aired

2009-03-07

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