Masahiko Murata

Masahiko Murata

Masahiko Murata (むらた 雅彦, Murata Masahiko, born August 8) is an animator, animation director, director and storyboard artist from Saitama Prefecture. His real name and former stage name are Masahiko Murata (村田 雅彦, Murata Masahiko). Masahiko joined Shaft in early 80's and left the company in late 90's to become a freelancer. He was the first director of OVA “Mazinkaiser”. His main works as anime film director include “Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire”, “Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower, and “Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison”. As for anime TV series, he was the director in “Gilgamesh”, “Corpse Princess: Aka”, “Corpse Princess: Kuro”, “NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals”, and To Your Eternity (first season), among others.

  • Title: Masahiko Murata
  • Popularity: 0.8589
  • Known For: Directing
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  • Place of Birth: Saitama, Japan
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  • Also Known As: むらた まさひこ, 村田正彦, ماساهیکو موراتا
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Masahiko Murata Movies

  • 2009
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    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire

    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire

    7.365 2009 HD

    Ninjas with bloodline limits begin disappearing in all the countries and blame points toward the fire nation. By Tsunade's order, Kakashi is...

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  • 2010
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    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower

    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower

    7.166 2010 HD

    Assigned on a mission to capture Mukade, a missing-nin, Naruto Uzumaki sets out for the once glorious historic ruins of "Ouran", where he pursues and...

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  • 2013
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    Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 1: Ghost Pain

    Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 1: Ghost Pain

    7.018 2013 HD

    The story is set in 2027, one year after the end of the fourth non-nuclear war. New Port City is still reeling from the war's aftermath when it...

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  • 2003
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    Mazinkaiser vs Great Darkness General

    Mazinkaiser vs Great Darkness General

    5.7 2003 HD

    Mazinkaiser vs the Great general of darkness is a retelling of 1974's Mazinger Z vs. The Great General of Darkness. The new Mazinger Team is...

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  • 1996
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    Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive

    Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive

    6.6 1996 HD

    When Lupin heads to the kingdom of Zufu to pilfer its treasure, he incurs the wrath of its psychotic ruler General Headhunter, who places a...

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  • 2011
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    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison

    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison

    7.248 2011 HD

    After his capture for attempted assassination of the Raikage, leader of Kumogakure, as well as killing Jōnin from Kirigakure and Iwagakure, Naruto...

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  • 2009
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    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire

    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire

    7.365 2009 HD

    Ninjas with bloodline limits begin disappearing in all the countries and blame points toward the fire nation. By Tsunade's order, Kakashi is...

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  • 2010
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    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower

    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower

    7.166 2010 HD

    Assigned on a mission to capture Mukade, a missing-nin, Naruto Uzumaki sets out for the once glorious historic ruins of "Ouran", where he pursues and...

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  • 2010
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    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower

    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower

    7.166 2010 HD

    Assigned on a mission to capture Mukade, a missing-nin, Naruto Uzumaki sets out for the once glorious historic ruins of "Ouran", where he pursues and...

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  • 2009
    imgMovies

    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire

    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire

    7.365 2009 HD

    Ninjas with bloodline limits begin disappearing in all the countries and blame points toward the fire nation. By Tsunade's order, Kakashi is...

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  • 2011
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    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison

    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison

    7.248 2011 HD

    After his capture for attempted assassination of the Raikage, leader of Kumogakure, as well as killing Jōnin from Kirigakure and Iwagakure, Naruto...

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  • 2003
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    Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village!

    Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village!

    7.2 2003 HD

    Naruto and his friends must get back a jug of stolen holy water from a band of higher class ninjas.

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  • 1996
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    Lupin the Third: The Secret of Twilight Gemini

    Lupin the Third: The Secret of Twilight Gemini

    6.4 1996 HD

    As Lupin's mentor Don Dolune lies on his deathbed, he hands the master thief a gift, the diamond named Twilight. Though it's only half the treasure...

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  • 2000
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    The Boy Who Saw the Wind

    The Boy Who Saw the Wind

    7 2000 HD

    Amon is a boy who can control the wind. Branik, ruler of the Empire of the Golden Snake, wants Amon's power to complete the ultimate weapon and sends...

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  • 1993
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    Bonobono

    Bonobono

    1 1993 HD

    The first theatrical release, titled Bonobono, opened in theaters on 1993-11-13. The film has since been broadcast on domestic television in Japan,...

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  • 1997
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    Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness

    Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness

    6.9 1997 HD

    Mayuka is a girl who appears one day and claims to be Tenchi's daughter. As the initial shock wears off, everyone in the Masaki household gets used...

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  • 1986
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    Touch: The Ace Without a Number

    Touch: The Ace Without a Number

    5.3 1986 HD

    Tatsuya Uesugi is the twin brother of Kazuya, pitcher of the Meisei High School baseball team. Irresolute about his feelings towards baseball, his...

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  • 2011
    imgMovies

    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison

    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison

    7.248 2011 HD

    After his capture for attempted assassination of the Raikage, leader of Kumogakure, as well as killing Jōnin from Kirigakure and Iwagakure, Naruto...

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  • 2010
    imgMovies

    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower

    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower

    7.166 2010 HD

    Assigned on a mission to capture Mukade, a missing-nin, Naruto Uzumaki sets out for the once glorious historic ruins of "Ouran", where he pursues and...

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  • 1993
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    Tama from 3rd Street, please! Find Momochan!

    Tama from 3rd Street, please! Find Momochan!

    1 1993 HD

    Momo-chan, the pet cat of the Hanazaki family, goes missing after being kidnapped by another cat during a family trip. To help Momo-chan's owner,...

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  • 1993
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    Tama from 3rd Street, please! Find Momochan!

    Tama from 3rd Street, please! Find Momochan!

    1 1993 HD

    Momo-chan, the pet cat of the Hanazaki family, goes missing after being kidnapped by another cat during a family trip. To help Momo-chan's owner,...

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  • 2003
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    Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village!

    Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village!

    7.2 2003 HD

    Naruto and his friends must get back a jug of stolen holy water from a band of higher class ninjas.

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  • 2015
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    Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 5: Pyrophoric Cult

    Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 5: Pyrophoric Cult

    6.4 2015 HD

    Motoko and her squad are finally getting closer to Fire-Starter's broker, but things get tense when they're instructed to take a backseat role on a...

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  • 2005
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    Growlanser IV: Wayfarer of Time

    Growlanser IV: Wayfarer of Time

    1 2005 HD

    After a harrowing period of war, the countries of Valcania, Dulkheim and Igrecias form a confederation and begin a new system of political order....

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  • 2011
    imgMovies

    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison

    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison

    7.248 2011 HD

    After his capture for attempted assassination of the Raikage, leader of Kumogakure, as well as killing Jōnin from Kirigakure and Iwagakure, Naruto...

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  • 2015
    imgMovies

    Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 5: Pyrophoric Cult

    Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 5: Pyrophoric Cult

    6.4 2015 HD

    Motoko and her squad are finally getting closer to Fire-Starter's broker, but things get tense when they're instructed to take a backseat role on a...

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  • 2013
    imgMovies

    Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 1: Ghost Pain

    Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 1: Ghost Pain

    7.018 2013 HD

    The story is set in 2027, one year after the end of the fourth non-nuclear war. New Port City is still reeling from the war's aftermath when it...

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  • 2005
    imgMovies

    Growlanser IV: Wayfarer of Time

    Growlanser IV: Wayfarer of Time

    1 2005 HD

    After a harrowing period of war, the countries of Valcania, Dulkheim and Igrecias form a confederation and begin a new system of political order....

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  • 2001
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    Saiyuki: Requiem

    Saiyuki: Requiem

    5.2 2001 HD

    The Sanzo party has always been haunted by the past. And they've always been able to deal with their ghosts. But when they enter the House Of Dougan,...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E8

    6.4 1970 HD

    Dr. Hell has resurrected an ancient army of mechanical monsters to conquer the world, but first he has to destroy the photon power lab and the one...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E25

    7.9 1970 HD

    Eiichirō Maruo (nicknamed "Ei-chan" for his grades being straight "A") is an honor student, bookworm, and is not interested in anything other than...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E25

    7.9 1970 HD

    Eiichirō Maruo (nicknamed "Ei-chan" for his grades being straight "A") is an honor student, bookworm, and is not interested in anything other than...

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  • 1970
    imgS3 E3

    8.2 1970 HD

    An immortal being takes on the form of a human boy, wandering the earth and experiencing the pains and joys of life throughout his story without end.

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  • 1970
    imgS3 E3

    8.2 1970 HD

    An immortal being takes on the form of a human boy, wandering the earth and experiencing the pains and joys of life throughout his story without end.

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E51

    6.3 1970 HD

    Welcome to the Hidden Leaf Village. The village where Uzumaki Naruto, star of the TV show "Naruto" makes his home. Every day, countless powerful...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E24

    5.4 1970 HD

    Across the ocean on the tiny island kingdom of Barou the ancient god Neo Ranga awakens from his slumber. He is mysteriously drawn to Tokyo, and the...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E26

    7 1970 HD

    Set in a future where the sky has been changed into a giant mirror, two teenage children are caught in a struggle between a group of super-powered...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    8.224 1970 HD

    Lain—driven by the abrupt suicide of a classmate—logs on to the Wired and promptly loses herself in a twisted mass of hallucinations,...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    8.224 1970 HD

    Lain—driven by the abrupt suicide of a classmate—logs on to the Wired and promptly loses herself in a twisted mass of hallucinations,...

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  • 1970
    imgS3 E3

    8.2 1970 HD

    An immortal being takes on the form of a human boy, wandering the earth and experiencing the pains and joys of life throughout his story without end.

    img
  • 1970
    imgS4 E220

    8.364 1970 HD

    Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, struggles as he searches for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the village's leader and...

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  • 1970
    imgS4 E220

    8.364 1970 HD

    Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, struggles as he searches for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the village's leader and...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E26

    7 1970 HD

    Set in a future where the sky has been changed into a giant mirror, two teenage children are caught in a struggle between a group of super-powered...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E26

    7 1970 HD

    Set in a future where the sky has been changed into a giant mirror, two teenage children are caught in a struggle between a group of super-powered...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E101

    9.238 1970 HD

    Twins Kazuya and Tatsuya, and their neighbor Minami have played together since they were children and built an unbreakable bond. But with puberty,...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E24

    5.4 1970 HD

    Across the ocean on the tiny island kingdom of Barou the ancient god Neo Ranga awakens from his slumber. He is mysteriously drawn to Tokyo, and the...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E26

    8.219 1970 HD

    Reach the top, and everything will be yours. At the top of the tower exists everything in this world, and all of it can be yours. You can become a...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E26

    8.219 1970 HD

    Reach the top, and everything will be yours. At the top of the tower exists everything in this world, and all of it can be yours. You can become a...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E26

    8.219 1970 HD

    Reach the top, and everything will be yours. At the top of the tower exists everything in this world, and all of it can be yours. You can become a...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E89

    4 1970 HD

    The story takes place in a fantasy world consisting of humans, Dragonoids and Monsters. There is a relative harmony between the three races. There...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E26

    8.219 1970 HD

    Reach the top, and everything will be yours. At the top of the tower exists everything in this world, and all of it can be yours. You can become a...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E89

    4 1970 HD

    The story takes place in a fantasy world consisting of humans, Dragonoids and Monsters. There is a relative harmony between the three races. There...

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  • 1970
    imgS20 E500

    8.533 1970 HD

    After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work. It will not be easy though as...

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  • 1970
    imgS20 E500

    8.533 1970 HD

    After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work. It will not be easy though as...

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  • 1970
    imgS20 E500

    8.533 1970 HD

    After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work. It will not be easy though as...

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  • 1970
    imgS20 E500

    8.533 1970 HD

    After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work. It will not be easy though as...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E51

    6.3 1970 HD

    Welcome to the Hidden Leaf Village. The village where Uzumaki Naruto, star of the TV show "Naruto" makes his home. Every day, countless powerful...

    img
  • 1970
    imgS1 E51

    6.3 1970 HD

    Welcome to the Hidden Leaf Village. The village where Uzumaki Naruto, star of the TV show "Naruto" makes his home. Every day, countless powerful...

    img
  • 1970
    imgS20 E500

    8.533 1970 HD

    After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work. It will not be easy though as...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E12

    7 1970 HD

    During a monster attack on the city, which is something that happens quite often, Silk and her two friends try get close to the attacking monster for...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E13

    6 1970 HD

    Most teenage boys have enough trouble just dealing with the pressures of school and dating, but 15-year-old Aoi Mitsukuni's life becomes...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E13

    6 1970 HD

    Most teenage boys have enough trouble just dealing with the pressures of school and dating, but 15-year-old Aoi Mitsukuni's life becomes...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E60

    6 1970 HD

    Tokyo Pig is about a young boy and the adventures he has with his magic diary where anything he draws will come to life. In the first episode, "When...

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  • 1970
    imgS4 E13

    7.584 1970 HD

    A Russo-Japanese War veteran partners with an Ainu girl to find a treasure stolen from her people, but they’re not the only ones pursuing the...

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  • 1970
    imgS4 E220

    8.364 1970 HD

    Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, struggles as he searches for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the village's leader and...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E12

    7.1 1970 HD

    Martial Artist Junpei, actress Airi, and artillery-obsessed student Ritsuko all find themselves transported from Japan to a magical world. When the...

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  • 1970
    imgS20 E500

    8.533 1970 HD

    After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work. It will not be easy though as...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E12

    6.8 1970 HD

    Six months ago, Lord Hugh Disward (Huey), lost his eccentric grandfather, Wes. To inherit Wes's estate, Huey must take guardianship over the 'Mystic...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    8.5 1970 HD

    Wandering the lands of Japan - Ran is a master swordsman with a strong sense of honor combined with the courage and strength to right wrongs and...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E12

    6.8 1970 HD

    Six months ago, Lord Hugh Disward (Huey), lost his eccentric grandfather, Wes. To inherit Wes's estate, Huey must take guardianship over the 'Mystic...

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  • 1970
    imgS5 E13

    6.5 1970 HD

    Many years ago, humans and demons lived in harmony. But that unity ended when demons started attacking humans and plotted a mission to unleash...

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  • 1970
    imgS5 E13

    6.5 1970 HD

    Many years ago, humans and demons lived in harmony. But that unity ended when demons started attacking humans and plotted a mission to unleash...

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  • 1970
    imgS5 E13

    6.5 1970 HD

    Many years ago, humans and demons lived in harmony. But that unity ended when demons started attacking humans and plotted a mission to unleash...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E25

    7.9 1970 HD

    Eiichirō Maruo (nicknamed "Ei-chan" for his grades being straight "A") is an honor student, bookworm, and is not interested in anything other than...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E24

    6.4 1970 HD

    Spy-in-training Lily is desperate to score a passing grade. Eager to prove herself, she leaps at the chance to join the mysterious team Lamplight and...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E12

    9.25 1970 HD

    Bolt Crank, the World's Greatest Mercenary, who has the ability to eat any object, mostly metal and weapons. When the time comes, he can reproduce...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E58

    6.2 1970 HD

    Attacker You! is the story of ambitious and energetic 13-year-old junior high schoolgirl You Hazuki (variously known as "Mila," "Jeanne" or "Juana"...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E24

    4 1970 HD

    It is said that 70% of the human brain capacity is unused. If humans possess incredible power, it is strongly believed to be lying dormant within...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E23

    5.1 1970 HD

    Daigo Toake burns with remarkable talent and unparalleled determination. Shun Onoda struggles against the walls blocking his own path. Yuki Nakamura...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E2

    1 1970 HD

    Mako, a sexy young teacher, comes to Gyunabe high school to enlighten young minds. What she wasn't counting on was a class full of misfits lead by...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E12

    7.5 1970 HD

    Armed with dual machine guns, an undead school girl, Makina Hoshimura, must hunt down 108 other undeads with the help of specially trained Buddhist...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E12

    7.5 1970 HD

    Armed with dual machine guns, an undead school girl, Makina Hoshimura, must hunt down 108 other undeads with the help of specially trained Buddhist...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    7.8 1970 HD

    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...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    7.8 1970 HD

    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...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    7.8 1970 HD

    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...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E26

    5.2 1970 HD

    CLAMP School has the size and resources of a small city. Over 10,000 people—students and their families—live, work, and study within its...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E23

    5.1 1970 HD

    Daigo Toake burns with remarkable talent and unparalleled determination. Shun Onoda struggles against the walls blocking his own path. Yuki Nakamura...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E23

    5.1 1970 HD

    Daigo Toake burns with remarkable talent and unparalleled determination. Shun Onoda struggles against the walls blocking his own path. Yuki Nakamura...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E26

    7 1970 HD

    Set in a future where the sky has been changed into a giant mirror, two teenage children are caught in a struggle between a group of super-powered...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E23

    5.1 1970 HD

    Daigo Toake burns with remarkable talent and unparalleled determination. Shun Onoda struggles against the walls blocking his own path. Yuki Nakamura...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E38

    6 1970 HD

    A remake of Hajime Ningen Gyatoruz. Each episode contains 3 stories.

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E48

    5.8 1970 HD

    11-year old Persia is an energetic, loyal and happy young girl who has grown up alongside the animals on the Serengeti plains of Africa. Twins Riki...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E26

    7.4 1970 HD

    Tokyo Underground is a manga series by Akinobu Uraka and published by Enix. It became an anime series, produced by Studio Pierrot and shown on the TV...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E12

    4 1970 HD

    Earth started space colonization by creating the Next Colonies. Next later rebelled, and created the Next Government. The rebellion became a war, and...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E26

    7.4 1970 HD

    Tokyo Underground is a manga series by Akinobu Uraka and published by Enix. It became an anime series, produced by Studio Pierrot and shown on the TV...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E12

    4.5 1970 HD

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E25

    6.2 1970 HD

    Hareluya Hibino has one ambition in life: to conquer the entire world! Despite his tough exterior, he’s not a bad person, and when push comes...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    1 1970 HD

    A 40th-anniversary reimagining of Mitsuteru Yokoyama's manga classic through the cerebral eyes of Chiaki J. Konaka (Serial Experiments Lain). It's...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E39

    7 1970 HD

    Twelve Warrior Explosive Eto Rangers is a 1995 Japanese anime television series. The Eto Rangers are based on the twelve animals of the Chinese...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E39

    7 1970 HD

    Twelve Warrior Explosive Eto Rangers is a 1995 Japanese anime television series. The Eto Rangers are based on the twelve animals of the Chinese...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E12

    7.2 1970 HD

    A pair of adopted siblings run a rental shop in old Edo where fire and flooding is prevalent and everyday items are rented out to not impede when...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E12

    7.2 1970 HD

    A pair of adopted siblings run a rental shop in old Edo where fire and flooding is prevalent and everyday items are rented out to not impede when...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E12

    7.2 1970 HD

    A pair of adopted siblings run a rental shop in old Edo where fire and flooding is prevalent and everyday items are rented out to not impede when...

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