Zenki, also known as Kishin Dôji Zenki and Demon Prince Zenki, is a 51 episode series airing in 1995, created by Kikuhide Tani and directed by Junji Nishimura. Media Blasters licensed Zenki and released it on DVD; unfortunately distribution has ceased and copies are rare.

Zatch Bell, also known as Gash Bell, Golden Gash Bell!!, and Konjiki no Gash Bell!!, is a 152 anime series airing from 2003 to 2006. Fuji TV and Toei Animation adapted the series from Makoto Raiku’s manga of the same title. ShoPro Entertainment and Viz Media released Zatch Bell in English, including broadcasting it on Cartoon Network’s Toonami and on YTV in Canada, and distributing the first 52 episodes (so far) on DVD.

There are also two Zatch Bell films, Gash Bell The 1st Movie: Unlisted Demon “#101″ and Konjiki no Gash Bell!!: Attack of the Mechavulcan.

Zambot 3, also known as Muteki Choujin Zanbot 3, Invincible Superman Zambot 3, and Zanbot 3, is a 23 episode anime series from Sunrise that aired from 1977 to 1978. Directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, Zambot 3 has not been released outside Japan or Italy.

Zakuro Yashiki is a single episode OVA airing in 2006 produced by Toei Animation; the anime has not yet been licensed for English distribution. The series is often confused with Zakuro Fujiwara, a Tokyo Mew Mew character.

Bandai Namco announced it will be liquidating Bandai Visual USA effective July 1, with future releases going under Bandai Entertainment. After recent restructuring, only two employees remain at Bandai Visual USA; making the liquidation fairly easy (expected to complete by the end of September).

A new, “final chapter,” live action television adaptation of the Maison Ikkoku manga by Rumiko Takahashi. This drama will air in Japan this summer; the first was broadcasted last May.

Bandai Entertainment announced today at FanimeCon that it has licensed the Sword of Stranger anime film from BONES. The movie is scheduled to release in Japanese theaters on July 18 and later on DVD and Blu-ray.

Gainax announced at its FanimeCon panel today that they are producing two Gurren Lagann, not just the one as previously thought.

After Class Lesson, also known as Houkago ~Nureta Seifuku~, is a 3 episode erotic OVA from 2005, directed by Masato Kitagawa. JapanAnime licensed After Class Lesson and released it on DVD (18+).

Afro Samurai is the 2007 five episode anime adaptation of Takashi Okazaki’s manga by the same name; the production cost is a reportedly over $1 million, incredibly high for such a short series. FUNimation licensed Afro Samurai and has released a variety of merchandise including a “Director’s Cut” DVD

Afro Ken is a single episode OVA produced by Sunrise and directed by Takashi Imanishi in 2001; Afro Ken of course is a dog with a rainbow colored afro. Bandai Visual distributed the OVA, which was aired across the world on Animax. Afro Ken has not been released or distributed in English.

Aesop’s World is a 26 episode short series from Hajime Yatate airing in 1999, telling the story of Pico, Tocho, Fufu and the giant fish Aesop. Aesop’s World was canceled after 21 11-minute episodes, but the remaining five aired later in 1999. The series has not been licensed or released in Englished.

Adventures of Tom Sawyer, also known as Tom Sawyer no Boken is a 49 episode anime series following the story of Mark Twain’s Tom Sawyer. Saban Productions brought over Adventures of Tom Sawyer, but a home video release is not available.

A trailer for the upcoming Yes! Precure 5 GoGo! O-Kashi no Kuni no Happy Birthday anime film has been posted; the movie will open in Japanese theaters on November 8.

A.P.P.P. and Shueisha have revealed they have both temporarily ceased distribution of the Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures anime and manga from Hirohiko Araki due to Islamic protesters.

The Manga Club Original magazine has announced a Flash anime adaptation of the Ganbare! Memeko-chan manga by Munko.

A streaming trailer for the School Rumble San Gakki (Third Term) OVA has been posted; the two part OVA will be released on July 17 and September 17.

Toei Animation has posted a trailer for the upcoming RoboDz CG anime, which will begin airing in 5 minute episodes this June.

The Adventures of the Little Prince, also known as The Little Prince and Hoshi no Ojisama Petit Prince, is a 39 episode anime series airing in 1978 to 1979. The story follows The Little Prince and his adventures on Earth and Asteroid B612; the series was licensed by Koch Vision and broadcasted by both Nickelodeon and TV Ontario.

The Adventures of the Little Prince is currently available in a DVD box set.

Adventures of the Little Koala, also known as Koala Boy Kocky, is a 51 episode series airing from 1984 to 1985, produced by TOHO. Adventures of the Little Koala was dubbed and broadcasted on Nickelodeon in the US from 1987 to 1993.