Anime catalog

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Found: 3,904

★ 4.1

Shinsetsu Kachikachi Yama

Movie · Action, Fantasy

Synopsis: A seven minute long short-movie directed by Kon Ichikawa in 1936.

★ 4.6

Kiki to Lala no Papa to Mama ni Aitai

OVA · 1994 · Fantasy

Synopsis: This is one of the happiest days for Kiki and Lala as they receive a present sent to them by their parents.

★ 4.5

Kitakaze Kozou no Kantarou

Music

Synopsis: This music video had an original 1974 version and a 1981 version. Both versions used the exact same animated footage, the only difference were the singers. The original 1974 version was sung by Maasaki Sakai and the NHK Tokyo Children's Choir. The 1981 version was sung by Saburou…

★ 5.3

Lu Ling

Movie

Synopsis: An old man and his grand daughter rescued an injured young deer. The girl and the young deer would develop a close relationship. After the recovery, the deer returned to the wild. Feeling sad the girl put a bell on the deer. Disappearing into the mountain valley, the deer's bell …

★ 3.8

Time

Jikan

Movie · Psychological

Synopsis: Experimental animation by Manabe Hiroshi, member of the Animation Sannin no Kai pioneer group of independent animation.

★ 4.6

Akai Hana Shiroi Hana

Music

Synopsis: Akai Hana Shiroi Hana was a song was originally created in 1970 and has been covered many times such as this minimalist Minna no Uta music video. Other anime notable instances that cover the song include the 12th ED of Sora no Otoshimono and as Mio's folk song in Dororo.

★ 4.0

Osaru no Tairyou

Movie · Slice of Life

Synopsis: Movie by Murata Yasuji.

★ 3.8

Shin Karate Jigoku-hen

OVA · 1990 · Action

Synopsis: A returning veteran and karateka from WW2 starts working for the yakuza, looking for a man strong enough to kill him. After becoming karate champion, he joins an Italian woman who is looking for revenge against the nazis who killed her family.

Heartbroken Angels

Kizu darake no Tenshi-tachi

OVA · Comedy, Ecchi

Synopsis: Thirty-one stories based on the fourpanel manga strips drawn by Masahiko Kikuni for Young Sunday magazine make up this anime that mixes animation and live action (18 animated stories, 13 live-action stories). (Source: The Anime Encyclopedia)

Mooretsu Atarou

TV · 1969 · Comedy

Synopsis: Based on a manga of Akatsuka Fujio. Batsugoro was the owner of a grocery store, Yaobatsu. When he tried to take a balloon hanged caught on the branch for a little child, he fell on to the ground to die. His son, Ataro, succeeded to the store, but Batsugoro was worried about him, …

★ 4.8

Ulysses 31 Pilot

Special · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Unaired pilot episode for the TV series.

★ 5.9

RUNNING Boy: Star Soldier no Himitsu

Movie · 1986 · Sci-Fi

Synopsis: This anime was made by Hudson Soft, which created the "Star Soldier" game. Its designer, Yoichi Takahashi, appeared in a cameo and sang the theme songs. By coincidence, the film was released the same day as "Super Mario Brothers," also based on a video game. The film was a box-of…

★ 4.0

Avignon no Hashi de

Music

Synopsis: A Japanese version of an old 15th century French song 'Sur le Pont d'Avignon,' which describes how people would come and dance on the Pont St. Bénézet (Pont d’Avignon).

★ 4.9

Mizuiro no One-Piece

Music

Synopsis: Music video for the single Mizuiro no One-Piece by Japanese singer-songwriter Yasuha that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The video features a blend of live-action scenery and animation by Kouji Nanke.

★ 4.4

Keroppi in Find the Pink Mushroom

Kero Kero Keroppi no Daibouken: Pink no Kinoko

OVA · 1993 · Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: In search of a pink mushroom to heal a brother's sickness.

★ 4.8

Hamos: The Green Chariot

Nogsaegjeoncha Haemosu

TV · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: The Planet Terra, once called a morning star in galactic system, was so beautiful. However, Terra is now under crisis that it may disappear with big explosion in universe due to the pollution and warfare. Dr. Chaco is the only one who knows the key of saving the planet Terra. The…

★ 4.4

Animated Tamagotchi Found on Television!

TV de Hakken!! Tamagotchi

TV short · 1997 · Comedy, Fantasy, Slice of Life

Synopsis: The series is about the adventures of Tamagotchis taking place entirely on Tamagotchi Planet, featuring the classic characters. Most episodes following a format of focusing on a specific Tamagotchi in an episodic form. Note: A total of 27 episodes were aired on TV, although only …

★ 4.4

Metropolitan Museum

Music · Fantasy

Synopsis: A young girl wakes up inside the Metropolitan Museum and spends an enchanting night with its denizens. Sung by Taeko Onuki for NHK's Minna no Uta. Stop motion puppet animation by Tadanari Okamoto.

Jim Button

TV · 1974 · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Jim Button and his best friend Luke live on an island. When Luke has to leave the island Jim decides to go with him. when they leave they don't have a clue about the hidden dangers in the world. while traveling they learn that a young princess name Lisi was captured by pirates wh…

★ 4.1

The Boy and the Blue Sea

Aoi Umi to Shounen

Special · 1983 · Adventure, Drama, Slice of Life

Synopsis: The friendship between Hiroshi from Japan and Adel from the South Pacific island the two live on is severely tested when Adel finds out that his grandfather was killed in a battle with the Japanese army. Will Adel forget their quarrel when Hiroshi's life is in danger?

★ 4.3

Home, My Home

Movie

Synopsis: Short animation by Tadanari Okamoto.

★ 4.2

Taiheiyou ni Kakeru Niji

OVA · 1992

Synopsis: Schoolgirl Mitsuko tries to protect half-Chinese transfer student Yu-Lian from bullies. That night, she discovers Emily, an old American doll. Given to a Japanese child during an exchange in 1921, it was hidden from the "doll burnings" of the anti-Western war period and saved by …

★ 5.3

Pyun Pyun Maru

TV · 1967 · Comedy

Synopsis: The Ninja Pyun Pyun-Maru and his brother Chibi-Maru are working at an office that accepts anything. They solve unexpected happenings caused by other Ninjas. (Source: TOEI Animation Europe catalog)

Trusty Ginjiro

Kouha Ginjirou

OVA · Action, Drama, Slice of Life

Synopsis: After the death of his elder brother, Ginjiro Yamazaki appoints himself his parents' protector. After transferring to a new school, he gets into a lot of fights. (Source: The Anime Encyclopedia)