Busou Shinki
UK Animax has sent out notice for what they’re planning for December and it’s the introduction of a few new shows that will definitely delight, including one that’s largely been under the radar since its broadcast back in 2012 with Busou Shinki. The provide is setting up a few more simulcasts to get underway through the service with Beyond the Boundary and Magi‘s second season but they’re also doing a few older shows as well such as Black Lagoon and Code Geass. Check out the details below:
BEYOND THE BOUNDARY
FREE SIMULCAST
After saving his friend from suicide, a near-immortal highschool boy learns that his friend has the power to manipulate her blood. This extremely rare power was the reason for her isolation, when the two teens become friends, they don’t suspect that it will trigger a series of disturbing events.
SEASON 1, EPISODE 1
When Akihito sees a girl about to jump off the school roof, he races up the stairs to rescue her. Much to his surprise, the girl he saved is a Spirit World Warrior. Being a half-youmu, Akihito is now her prey!
MAGI
SEASON TWO
In a fantastic middle age world where slavery is very common, there are numerous mysterious tall towers named “Dungeon” which mysteriously appeared out of nowhere fourteen years before. Anyone who conquers a Dungeon becomes very powerful and wealthy. Our hero Ali Baba is a teenager who works for merchants to support himself. He dreams of conquering a lot of Dungeons and coming very rich. One day, he comes across a strange young boy named Aladdin who carries a mystical flute with supernatural powers in it. Ali Baba and Aladdin agree to travel their first Dungeon together.
SEASON 2, EPISODE 1
Citizens of Sindria hold a festival, celebrating their victory. Prince Hakuryu is preparing to leave Sindria. Sinbad tells Aladdin about the other magis. Princess Dunya refuses to speak to anyone except Aladdin. Dunya is affected by the Dark Metal Vessel.
ARRIVING FRIDAY 6TH DECEMBER
CODE GEASS
SEASON TWO
After the Empire of Britannia invades Japan using giant robot weapons called Knightmare Frames. Japan is renamed Area 11, and its people are known as Elevens. In the wake of the disaster, Britannia’s exiled prince, Lelouch, is given the power of Geass with the ability to make anyone obey his orders. He joins a rebellion to destroy Britannia and vows vengeance for his slain mother.
SEASON 2, EPISODE 1
It’s been one year since the failure of the Black Rebellion and the supposed death of Zero. Britannia has assigned Area 11 a “correctional education” status, where Elevens are made an example of by brute force, to try to prevent any future uprisings and suppress rebellious thoughts.
ARRIVING FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER
BLACK LAGOON
SEASON TWO
When his ship is taken hostage by the mercenaries of the Black Lagoon, corporate dogsbody Rokurô Okajima believes that his bosses will do everything to save him. However when they try to kill him instead of save him, he finds himself forced to team up with his kidnappers. Now all that lies between him and his freedom are two things: An army of trained killers and a tornado of bullets! Rokurô soon finds that a pirate’s life might just be for him after all.
SEASON 2, EPISODE 1
Okajima “Rock” Rokuro is now a fully fledged member of the Lagoon Company, playing the role of the team’s negotiator whenever they have to deal with mobs, triads, gangs and such in the depraved and lawless town of Roanapur. Now, their newest job involves the gruesome deaths of six Russians that took place within a single month.
BUSOU SHINKI
In a future where everyone has robots, the cute, miniature, intelligent and spunky Shinki androids devote themselves to assisting humans. This slice-of-life battle take follows the exploits of tennger Rihito and the four fighting Busou Shinki who serve him.
SEASON 1, EPISODE 1
Rihito and his Shinki, Ann, Ines and Lene, move to his hometown to start high school. Unpacking their master’s belongings, they discover a box labeled ‘Important.’ Inside they find a love letter. Later, they find another box with a Strarf model Shinki.