What is Italy anime?

A country in South-Central Europe, Italy is the home to many historically and culturally significant buildings and works of art. It is also known for its cuisine, which created items such as pizza and lasagna, and many of the finest wines. Its capital city, Rome, was once the center of the Roman Empire. Italy is also known for its crime syndicates, specially the Cosa Nostra, which operates in Sicily and also spun off to the United States and to which the word mafia is closely tied.

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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind

(JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind)

8.22

Description:

Naples, 2001. Giorno Giovanna is a small-time crook with one big dream—to become a "Gang-Star." No ordinary thief, Giorno has a connection to the remarkable Joestar bloodline, and possesses a Stand named Gold Experience. His dream starts to become reality when he meets Bruno Buccellati, a mobster from the gang Passione and a fellow Stand user himself. Realizing that they share similar ideals, and both disagree with the gang's harmful affairs, Giorno reveals his goal to Bruno: with Bruno's help, he will reform Passione by overthrowing the boss. As Giorno becomes a member of Passione, and is inducted into Bruno's squad, he discovers that it is no simple gang; its numbers are teeming with Stand users. Now confronted by other squads of differing loyalties and unpredictable caliber, their goal to change the gang from the inside out will be a tough one. Taking on these adversaries, Giorno attempts to rise through the ranks and inch closer to the boss, a man who is shrouded in mystery. (Source: MAL Rewrite)
Type

TV

Episodes

39

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

17+ (violence & profanity)

Status

finished

Aired

2018-10-06

Romeo no Aoi Sora

(Romeo and the Black Brothers)

7.9

Description:

To get the money to pay for a doctor for his father, Romeo bravely sells himself as a chimney sweep. On the way to Milan he meets Alfredo, a mysterious boy on the run heading to the same fate. Upon being separated and sold to their new bosses, the two boys swear eternal friendship. Romeo has to learn the hardships of a chimney sweep's job. His boss' daughter, Angeletta, is a girl with a heart illness who is not allowed to leave her room. She asks Romeo to bring the blue sky to her. Alfredo unites the sweeps in a secret union, the "Black Brothers" to face together the "Wolf Pack" gang, who constantly attack them. With their help, Romeo succeeds in bringing Angeletta's dream to her. Soon the brotherhood faces more hardships than cruel bosses or street hooligans. Alfredo reveals his secret: he has sold himself in the name of his sister Bianca. It is now up to the "Black Brothers" to stand up for the truth, to save Bianca and to protect their leader's life with their own. (Source: ANN)
Type

TV

Episodes

33

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

1995-01-15

Lupin Sansei: Part 4

(Lupin the Third: Part IV)

7.88

Description:

Lupin and the gang embark on new and exciting escapades throughout Italy and San Marino in this stunningly animated fifth installment following the adventures of the beloved gentleman thief with a heart of gold. (Source: Amazon Prime Video)
Type

TV

Episodes

24

Ep.Length

25 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2015-10-02

Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa

(Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas)

7.84

Description:

A Holy War, from ancient mythology, where the Goddess Athena and Hades have fought against each other while defending the earth repeatedly over the span of 200 years. The story takes place in 18th century Europe, 243 years prior to the original "Saint Seiya" Three small children, Tenma, Alone, and Sasha have all shared a very happy childhood together. Tenma who is quite aggressive but upstanding has moved to Sanctuary to become a saint. It is there that he is reunited with Sasha who is the sister of Alone and learns that she is the reincarnation of Goddess Athena. Alone, who is kind, gentle and loves painting was chosen for the body of enemy King Hades. Tenma eventually becomes a saint of Pegasus and engages in a fierce battle with his best friend Alone, the King of Hades. Pegasus Tenma, King Hades, and the Goddess Athena and through the twist of their 3 fates merge together which unfolds a prologue to the original Saint Seiya. (Source: TMS Entertaiment)
Type

OVA

Episodes

13

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2009-06-24

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

Toaru Majutsu no Index II

(A Certain Magical Index II)

7.64

Description:

As tensions between the world of magic and Academy City continues to rise, Touma Kamijou and his hand of negation must face off against both esper and magician in order to protect the lives of those around him. Of course, he is not alone in his fight; whether by his side or out of sight, allies and enemies both old and new will enter the fray to help him. (Source: MAL)
Type

TV

Episodes

24

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

17+ (violence & profanity)

Status

finished

Aired

2010-10-08

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind Recap

(JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind Recap)

7.53

Description:

Recap of the first 13 episodes of JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Ougon no Kaze series.
Type

special

Episodes

3

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

Status

finished

Aired

2019-01-05

Gunslinger Girl

(Gunslinger Girl)

7.42

Description:

In the heart of Italy, the Social Welfare Agency rescues young girls from hospital beds and gives them a second chance at life using the latest in cybernetic advancements. With their artificially enhanced bodies, the girls are brainwashed and trained as assassins to carry out the dirty work of the Italian Government. Despite all the modifications, they are still just children at heart, struggling for recognition from those they love, even knowing the love they feel is manufactured. This tragic tale unfolds as these girls grapple with their emotions in an agency that treats them as nothing but ruthless killers. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Type

TV

Episodes

13

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

17+ (violence & profanity)

Status

finished

Aired

2003-10-09

Strike Witches 2

(Strike Witches 2)

7.41

Description:

After discovering that Neuroi are capable of communication with humans and making peace with the nest above Gallia the Witches squads are now on a mission to re-establish communication when a sudden attack vanishes the Neuroi; they now discover a new and massive nest that just appeared covering almost all Europe. Ruthless and without mercy it annihilates allied forces along with Witches. Word of the attack reaches Fuso and a support battalion is deployed to rescue the survivors. Among the rescue team is the former Striker captain Mio Sakamoto and the now civilian Yoshika Miyafuji who want to save their dear friends. (Source: ANN)
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Mild Nudity

Status

finished

Aired

2010-07-08

Ristorante Paradiso

7.23

Description:

When Nicoletta was a little girl, her mother, Olga, abandoned her and ran off to Rome to remarry. Now, 15 years later and a young woman, she travels to Rome with the intention of ruining her mother's life. She tracks Olga down to a restaurant called Casetta dell'Orso, but the second Nicoletta steps through its door, everything changes. It's a peculiar place staffed entirely by mature gentlemen wearing spectacles, and like their clientele, she is helpless against their wise smiles and warm voices. Before Nicoletta realizes it, her plans for vengeance start to fade, and she's swept up in the sweet romance of everyday Italian life. (Source: Right Stuf)
Type

TV

Episodes

11

Ep.Length

22 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2009-04-09

Lupin III: The Last Job

(Lupin the Third: The Last Job)

7.13

Description:

Has the intrepid Inspector Zenigata bitten the final bullet? In the chaos following Lupin’s heist of a Buddha avatar statuette, Inspector Zenigata is mortally wounded in pursuit of the master thief. But Lupin’s not to blame; the maniacal supervillain Morgana intervened, swiping the Buddha figure, and sending “Pops” to his fate. Morgana is after the ancient power of the Fuma called Fujin, with the beautiful ninja Asuka also racing to find the secret to Fujin, but Fujiko Mine keeps reaching her hand into the pie and causing even more complications. What is Fujin, and who will wield its secret power? (Source: Discotek Media)
Type

special

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

92 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2010-02-12

Hetalia Axis Powers

(Hetalia Axis Powers)

7.1

Description:

What if nations were people? What traits would they have? What would this mean for historical events?Hetalia Axis Powers takes these questions and runs with them, personifying countries into characters. The show takes a comedic and light approach to politics and historical events while educating the viewer. Taking place primarily during the events of World War I and World War II, the story focuses on the Axis Powers and occasionally throws the spotlight onto the tumultuous relationship between the Allied Forces. The Axis Powers feature the titular character North Italy, who is clumsy, carefree and loves pasta; Germany, who is very serious but easily flustered; and Japan, who is stoic but has bizarre interests. Based on Hidekaz Himaruya's widely popular webcomic turned print manga, Hetalia Axis Powers is a historical comedy that pokes lightly at culture, examines the relationships between nations and breathes fun into history. [Written By MAL Rewrite]
Type

ONA

Episodes

52

Ep.Length

5 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2009-01-24

Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino

(Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino)

7.05

Description:

When the Social Welfare Agency investigates the disappearance of an operative, their inquiry leads them right into the lair of their rival, the Five Republics. The assassin Triela infiltrates the hostile organization, but her search is cut short when she finds herself staring down the barrel of a gun... (Source: ANN)
Type

TV

Episodes

13

Ep.Length

25 Min

Rating

17+ (violence & profanity)

Status

finished

Aired

2008-01-07

Tottoi

(Secret of the Seal)

6.95

Description:

What a sensation Tottoi felt when he discovered the small creature in the mysterious cave! The beauty and pride of wild animals capture the hearts of innocent people who have not lost their passion for nature. Sardinia is abundant in beautiful beaches and mysterious caves which are known as the habitat of a peculiar kind of seal on the verge of extinction. After moving to this island, Tottoi, fascinated by nature, visits different beaches and caves everyday. When he finds a seal cub and its mother in an isolated cave, he is surprised by the humorous movements and innocence of the cub and the dignity of its mother. Tottoi soon becomes attached to the seals, but his secret is revealed to heartless adults. In the name of preservation, a plan is developed to capture them for an aquarium. Now the dignity and pride of the wild seal are in danger. No matter how painful for Tottoi to be separated from his small friends, he must fight for the welfare of the wild mammals and let them go free into the sea. (Source: Official Website)
Type

movie

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

90 Min

Rating

All Ages

Status

finished

Aired

1992-06-01

Thermae Romae

7.01

Description:

The story is a comedy about Lucius, an architect of public bath houses in ancient Rome, who time-travels to various modern-day baths in Japan. The author explores the two cultures in the world "that have loved baths the most: the Japanese and the Romans." Please note that MAL considers this show to be 3 episodes and not 5. See More Info for additional details. (Source: Wikipedia)
Type

TV

Episodes

3

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2012-01-13

Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino OVA

(Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino OVA)

6.93

Description:

Episodes 14 and 15 of Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino.
Type

OVA

Episodes

2

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2008-10-24

Inochi no Chikyuu: Dioxin no Natsu

(The Summer of Dioxin)

0

Description:

This film was based on a real-life 1976 accident in Italy, when deadly dioxins threatened the area surrounding a biological research laboratory where an explosion took place.
Type

movie

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

83 Min

Rating

None

Status

finished

Aired

2001-08-18

Ai no Gakkou Cuore Monogatari

0

Description:

Enrico Pocchini is a kind-hearted schoolboy with a strong sense of justice who lives in the Italian town of Torino. As a new term starts, he loses his beloved teacher, Miss Delacci, who is replaced by the stern Sr. Pelboni. Eventually, the boys in Enrico's class come to respect Sr. Pelboni, and learn about love, life and human kindness. (Source: AniDB)
Type

TV

Episodes

26

Ep.Length

25 Min

Rating

All Ages

Status

finished

Aired

1981-04-03

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