Kiba(2006)

Kiba is a fantasy anime that premiered on TV Tokyo in April 2006, produced by Madhouse and Aniplex with backing from trading card company Upper Deck Japan. Directed by Hiroshi Kōjina, the series takes a notably darker approach than typical card-game tie-in animations, featuring significant character deaths and mature storytelling. The creators deliberately avoided child-friendly content, emphasizing genuine narrative depth over promotional mechanics. This tonal commitment sets Kiba apart from its peers in the genre, prioritizing human drama alongside world-building. The series was distributed across North America by ADV Films and aired on Toonami Jetstream before moving to The Anime Network's on-demand service.