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Fall 2002 anime season

The Fall 2002 season had 21 premieres in this guide, against 20 the season before. 8 are manga adaptations. Top genres: science fiction (12%), adventure (12%) and drama (9%).

1. Mobile Suit Gundam SEED

   October 5, 2002, Sunrise, drama and mecha · 50 ep.

2. Naruto

   October 2002, TV Tokyo, action and adventure · 220 ep.

3. Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

   November 21, 2002 · 192 ep.

4. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

   October 1, 2002, science fiction and thriller · 52 ep.

5. GetBackers

   October 5, 2002, Studio Deen, mystery and adventure · 49 ep.

6. Pokémon Chronicles

   December 3, 2002 · 15 ep.

7. Haibane Renmei

   October 9, 2002, Radix, drama and fantasy · 13 ep.

8. Heat Guy J

   October 1, 2002, Satelight, neo-noir and science fiction · 25 ep.

9. Bomberman Jetters

   October 2, 2002, Gallop, comedy and science fiction · 52 ep.

10. Gravion

    October 7, 2002, Gonzo, comedy and adventure · 25 ep.

11. Piano: The Melody of a Young Girl's Heart

    November 11, 2002, OLM, Inc., school and drama · 10 ep.

12. Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Sanctuary

13. Aquatic Language

    Studio Rikka, science fiction

14. Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning

    October 1, 2002, J.C.Staff, mystery and thriller · 25 ep.

15. Kiddy Grade

    October 8, 2002, Gonzo · 24 ep.

16. Hanada Shōnen Shi

    October 2, 2002, Madhouse, comedy and supernatural · 25 ep.

17. Tsuribaka Nisshi

    November 2, 2002, Toei Animation · 36 ep.

18. Barom-1

    December 7, 2002, E&G Films, supernatural · 13 ep.

19. Monkey Typhoon

    October 1, 2002, fantasy and adventure · 52 ep.

20. Green Green

21. Wind: A Breath of Heart

    Ajiado, school and drama