It looks like Inuyasha is causing some trouble for poor Ranma... Well, while they get it sorted out, can you help me? I'm thinking of this old series but I can't remember its name...

Throwback Thursday (or #tbt) commemorates the anime, manga, and games of yore. (Yore = original debut in 2001 or earlier.) Based on the provided clue, can you tell me the title of what I'm thinking of and its original Japanese release year? I'll give you 3 random single cards for your trouble!

A high school girl falls in love with a high jumper she's seen on TV, and transfers to his (all boys) school in Japan - giving herself a boys' haircut and passing as a boy in the process. The series follows her fumblings to attempt to keep her gender a secret and the love triangle between her, the high jumper, and another friend she makes at their school.

This round will end November 27th at 4:00PM EST.

Last round's answer: Studio Ghibli's Grave of the Fireflies, released in 1988.

It looks like Inuyasha is causing some trouble for poor Ranma... Well, while they get it sorted out, can you help me? I'm thinking of this old series but I can't remember its name...

Throwback Thursday (or #tbt) commemorates the anime, manga, and games of yore. (Yore = original debut in 2001 or earlier.) Based on the provided clue, can you tell me the title of what I'm thinking of and its original Japanese release year? I'll give you 3 random single cards for your trouble!

This tragic film takes place at the end of World War II, narrated by the spirits of a young brother and sister who died of malnutrition. The movie itself tells of the struggles they endured throughout the war and their final attempts to survive it.

This round will end November 13th at 4:00PM EST.

Last round's answer: Namco Bandai's Tales of Destiny, released in 1997.

It looks like Inuyasha is causing some trouble for poor Ranma... Well, while they get it sorted out, can you help me? I'm thinking of this old series but I can't remember its name...

Throwback Thursday (or #tbt) commemorates the anime, manga, and games of yore. (Yore = original debut in 2001 or earlier.) Based on the provided clue, can you tell me the title of what I'm thinking of and its original Japanese release year? I'll give you 3 random single cards for your trouble!

A country boy turned adventurer is the main character of this game. He stows away aboard an airship but despite being discovered and forced to work for his fare, the ship is attacked by hostiles and he manages to escape. In the chaos he discovers a talking sword, and the sword turns out to be the key to the fame and adventure he craves, introducing him to new friends, foes, and conflicts along the way.

This round will end November 6th at 4:00PM EST.

Last round's answer: Junji Ito's Tomie, released in 1987.

It looks like Inuyasha is causing some trouble for poor Ranma... Well, while they get it sorted out, can you help me? I'm thinking of this old series but I can't remember its name...

Throwback Thursday (or #tbt) commemorates the anime, manga, and games of yore. (Yore = original debut in 2001 or earlier.) Based on the provided clue, can you tell me the title of what I'm thinking of and its original Japanese release year? I'll give you 3 random single cards for your trouble!

This manga tells several tales of terror featuring a girl with a mole under her left eye who has the power to make anyone fall in love with her. This power often drives people into jealous rages, leading them to kill each other and sometimes her too. She is doomed to revive and live this life over and over. Each tale in this series tells of a different life she has lived.

This round will end October 30th at 4:00PM EST.

Last round's answer: Fatal Frame aka Project Zero, released in 2001.

It looks like Inuyasha is causing some trouble for poor Ranma... Well, while they get it sorted out, can you help me? I'm thinking of this old series but I can't remember its name...

Throwback Thursday (or #tbt) commemorates the anime, manga, and games of yore. (Yore = original debut in 2001 or earlier.) Based on the provided clue, can you tell me the title of what I'm thinking of and its original Japanese release year? I'll give you 3 random single cards for your trouble!

This game is the first in a series of Japanese survival horror games. The protagonist is searching for her brother in a haunted mansion after he goes missing. As the game progresses she discovers that the mansion is haunted by a vengeful spirit who kidnapped her brother because of his strong resemblance to the spirit's dead lover. The protagonist must rescue her brother from clutches of evil and free the spirit of her woe.

This round will end October 23rd at 4:00PM EST.

Last round's answer: Hellsing, released in 1997.

It looks like Inuyasha is causing some trouble for poor Ranma... Well, while they get it sorted out, can you help me? I'm thinking of this old series but I can't remember its name...

Throwback Thursday (or #tbt) commemorates the anime, manga, and games of yore. (Yore = original debut in 2001 or earlier.) Based on the provided clue, can you tell me the title of what I'm thinking of and its original Japanese release year? I'll give you 3 random single cards for your trouble!

The main character of this series is a vampire, and he is part of an organization that protects the queen of England and her countrymen from the undead and other supernatural forces of evil. He is not only amazingly powerful but also immortal, and wishes for a human to be the one to end his otherwise eternal life. His duties and battles escalate with the rise of a Neo-Nazi group and a fanatic Catholic group.

This round will end October 16th at 4:00PM EST.

Last round's answer: Devilman, released in 1972.

It looks like Inuyasha is causing some trouble for poor Ranma... Well, while they get it sorted out, can you help me? I'm thinking of this old series but I can't remember its name...

Throwback Thursday (or #tbt) commemorates the anime, manga, and games of yore. (Yore = original debut in 2001 or earlier.) Based on the provided clue, can you tell me the title of what I'm thinking of and its original Japanese release year? I'll give you 3 random single cards for your trouble!

A shy, gentle teenager is possessed by a demon, the Lord of Hell, and combines his heart and soul with the demon's powers, becoming a new being altogether. He becomes more aggressive and fights hordes of demons throughout the series - leading up to a dramatic confrontation with Satan himself. Hint: This series has a deck at Himitsu that is a Grabby Hands staple.

This round will end October 9th at 4:00PM EST. Closed!

Last round's answer: Hikaru no Go, released in 1998 (manga) and 2001 (anime).

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Throwback Thursday (or #tbt) commemorates the anime, manga, and games of yore. (Yore = original debut in 2001 or earlier.) Based on the provided clue, can you tell me the title of what I'm thinking of and its original Japanese release year? I'll give you 3 random single cards for your trouble!

A boy stumbles across a haunted Go board and meets the spirit of a long-dead Go player who eventually possesses him. At first he is not interested in the game, but by the spirit's urging and guidance he eventually discovers a natural inclination for it and begins playing Go competitively, building a rivalry and making friends along the way as he plays his way to the top.

This round will end September 25th at 6:00PM EST. I suck at this I'm sorry.

Last round's answer: Rose of Versailles, released in 1972.

It looks like Inuyasha is causing some trouble for poor Ranma... Well, while they get it sorted out, can you help me? I'm thinking of this old series but I can't remember its name...

Throwback Thursday (or #tbt) commemorates the anime, manga, and games of yore. (Yore = original debut in 2001 or earlier.) Based on the provided clue, can you tell me the title of what I'm thinking of and its original Japanese release year? I'll give you 3 random single cards for your trouble!

An aristocratic French girl has been raised as a man in order to succeed her father in his line of work. Proud though she is of her stature and duty, she becomes torn between loyalty to her class and the increasingly apparent struggles of the impoverished and oppressed lower class. In between all of this and the growing turmoil of the French Revolution, her relationship with her best friend blossoms into love.

This round will end September 18th at 6:00PM EST. Closed!

Last round's answer: Inuyasha, released in 1996.

It looks like Inuyasha is causing some trouble for poor Ranma... Well, while they get it sorted out, can you help me? I'm thinking of this old series but I can't remember its name...

Throwback Thursday (or #tbt) commemorates the anime, manga, and games of yore. (Yore = original debut in 2001 or earlier.) Based on the provided clue, can you tell me the title of what I'm thinking of and its original Japanese release year? I'll give you 3 random single cards for your trouble!

There's this really long series... you've probably never heard of it... about a girl who falls down a well and ends up 500 years in the past in Sengoku era Japan. She is attacked by a demon and is saved by a half-dog demon spirit, plus it turns out that she's the reincarnation of some priestess...? Anyway, they have to work together to find the shards of this crazy powerful jewel. Yeah, no one will be able to get this one.

This round will end September 11th at 6:00PM EST. Closed!

Last round's answer: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers released in 1997.

It looks like Inuyasha is causing some trouble for poor Ranma... Well, while they get it sorted out, can you help me? I'm thinking of this old series but I can't remember its name...

Throwback Thursday (or #tbt) commemorates the anime, manga, and games of yore. (Yore = original debut in 2001 or earlier.) Based on the provided clue, can you tell me the title of what I'm thinking of and its original Japanese release year? I'll give you 3 random single cards for your trouble!

This game only recently made it to the West despite being close to twenty years old. The setting is a Japanese city transformed into a model city for the future that has access to a virtual world, developed by a "benevolent" corporation. The protagonist belongs to a group of amateur hackers. When demons appear in the virtual world, the hackers use their newfound demon summoning skills to launch an investigation. Turns out the virtual world isn't as great as it seems, and is just a clever vehicle for stealing people's souls...

This round will end September 4th at 6:00PM EST. Closed!

Last round's answer: Slam Dunk released in 1990 (or 1993, for the anime).

It looks like Inuyasha is causing some trouble for poor Ranma... Well, while they get it sorted out, can you help me? I'm thinking of this old series but I can't remember its name...

Throwback Thursday (or #tbt) commemorates the anime, manga, and games of yore. (Yore = original debut in 2001 or earlier.) Based on the provided clue, can you tell me the title of what I'm thinking of and its original Japanese release year? I'll give you 3 random single cards for your trouble!

This award winning sports series did basketball manga before basketball manga was cool. An unpopular outcast meets the girl of his dreams, who spots his potential as an athlete and introduces him to the high school basketball team. Despite his temper and delinquent attitude, he soon realizes that he loves playing basketball and together with his team, he aims to become a star - and to win the girl's heart.

This round will end August 28th at 6:00PM EST. Closed!

Last round's answer: Kaze to Ki no Uta, released in 1976 (or 1987, if you go by the anime).

It looks like Inuyasha is causing some trouble for poor Ranma... Well, while they get it sorted out, can you help me? I'm thinking of this old series but I can't remember its name...

Throwback Thursday (or #tbt) commemorates the anime, manga, and games of yore. (Yore = original debut in 2001 or earlier.) Based on the provided clue, can you tell me the title of what I'm thinking of and its original Japanese release year? I'll give you 3 random single cards for your trouble!

This classic series tackles some heavy subject matter. In 19th century France, two boys end up rooming together at their boarding school - one, a cynical, abused, and somewhat wild child raised and manipulated by his uncle; the other, an orphaned but kind and altruistic aristocrat. At first they don't get along, despite the latter's attempts to make friends, but eventually, the one boy's tortured past comes to light and the two of them are able to bond, eventually falling in love and escaping together in hopes of living a simple life and overcoming past trauma.

This round will end August 21st at 6:00PM EST. Closed!

Last round's answer: Final Fantasy III, released in 1990.

Brief mod note: Omikuji will return once the site is back up (along with all the prizes everyone is owed everywhere!). Windfall is being discontinued, hopefully I will come up with something to replace it soon. (Any suggestions are welcome!)

It looks like Inuyasha is causing some trouble for poor Ranma... Well, while they get it sorted out, can you help me? I'm thinking of this old series but I can't remember its name...

Throwback Thursday (or #tbt) commemorates the anime, manga, and games of yore. (Yore = original debut in 2001 or earlier.) Based on the provided clue, can you tell me the title of what I'm thinking of and its original Japanese release year? I'll give you 3 random single cards for your trouble!

After an earthquake opens up a hidden cave, four orphans discover a crystal of light that grants them powers and beckons them to return balance to their world. When they leave their home village they discover that their world consists of far more land than they'd ever known, and it turns out that a warlock is attempting to possess the world's crystals of light for himself in order to bring about chaos and darkness. The four warriors must defeat the Cloud of Darkness lingering over the world in order to restore the crystals of light.

This round will end August 14th at 6:00PM EST. Closed!

Last round's answer: Love Hina, released in 1998 (or 2000 if you go by the animation).

It looks like Inuyasha is causing some trouble for poor Ranma... Well, while they get it sorted out, can you help me? I'm thinking of this old series but I can't remember its name...

Throwback Thursday (or #tbt) commemorates the anime, manga, and games of yore. (Yore = original debut in 2001 or earlier.) Based on the provided clue, can you tell me the title of what I'm thinking of and its original Japanese release year? I'll give you 3 random single cards for your trouble!

This classic harem comedy features a would-be college student trying to fulfill a childhood promise he made with a girl that they would attend Tokyo University together. Unfortunately, he keeps failing the entrance exams and his parents kick him out, leading him to stay at his grandmother's hotel, which has been recently converted into an all-girls dorm! When he's made the manager of this dorm, he slowly gets to know all of the girls who live there - one of whom he suspects may be the girl from his past. The story follows the twists of their "will they or won't they" romance and the protagonist's repeated attempts to enter Tokyo U.

This round will end August 7th at 6:00PM EST. Sorry this is late, I've been very busy this week. ;; Prizes will go out for last round soon.

Last round's answer: Chrono Trigger, released in 1995. Closed!

It looks like Inuyasha is causing some trouble for poor Ranma... Well, while they get it sorted out, can you help me? I'm thinking of this old series but I can't remember its name...

Throwback Thursday (or #tbt) commemorates the anime, manga, and games of yore. (Yore = original debut in 2001 or earlier.) Based on the provided clue, can you tell me the title of what I'm thinking of and its original Japanese release year? I'll give you 3 random single cards for your trouble!

Time traveling sure gets messy, doesn't it? When a teleporter test goes wrong, the princess who volunteered for the test is kidnapped -- 400 years in the past! Luckily, her friends come to her rescue, only to end up in the future to discover that in another 999 years, their world will be wiped out by a monster. The hero, the princess, and their mechanic pal team up with some unlikely allies -- a repaired robot, a fierce cavewoman, an anthropomorphic frog, and a sorcerer -- to save their world's past, present, and future.

This round will end July 31st at 6:00PM EST. Closed!