Ane Haramix

Since the early death of his parents, Takami Akitoshi has lived alone with his beautiful elder sister, Hitomi, while concealing his dirty desires for her. One day, a mysterious girl named Mina enters his room. She introduces herself as Death and explains that she came to take his soul because he had reached the end of his lifespan. Hearing his screams, Hitomi runs in and, after the situation is explained to her, asks Mina to spare him. Mina, moved by her earnestness, tells them that if Takami fathers a child within a week, she will let him live another 10 years. Hearing her condition, he turns his face to Hitomi...

Directed by —, Ane Haramix leans on a strong ensemble — Nishijima Kotsuo, Shiho Kawaragi, Yukiko Iwai — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2006.