BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad - The Complete Series (S.A.V.E.)

Lesson soon to be learned: If one with a musical disposition happens upon an odd-looking dog all by its lonesome and seemingly in danger, he or she should do the right thing and save it. That's what Koyuki--the 14-year-old protagonist of this slice-of-life anime series--does, and it affords him the opportunity to meet the dog's up-and-coming rock musician owner. He in turn inspires Koyuki to learn to play the guitar and eventually start a punk-rapcore band with his best friends. Over the following years, Koyuki, his perverted buddy, and their sought-after female friend come of age in this enthralling 26-episode series.