Anime catalog

Year to: 1982 Reset

Found: 1,436

Arabian Nights: Sinbad's Adventures

Arabian Nights: Sindbad no Bouken

Movie · 1962 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: This is a work by Toei Animation Co., Ltd. with screenplay by Tezuka Osamu in cooperation with novelist Kita Morio. Sinbad and a boy, Ali, are stowaways on the transport ship "Boulder," but they win their proper places on the ship after currying the favor of the captain. Then the…

★ 5.9

Uproar in Heaven

Danao Tiangong

Movie · Adventure

Synopsis: The Monkey King Sun Wukong lives a joyful life on Flower-Fruit Mountain along with his primate subjects. One day, Wukong accidentally breaks a sword while training with his companions. To find a more suitable weapon for himself, Wukong travels to the Dragon King's palace, where h…

★ 5.9

Superbook

Anime Oyako Gekijou

TV · 1981 · Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: The series beings at the home of a young boy named Sho Azuka discovers the magical Bible "Superbook" that speaks and sends him, his friend Azusa Yamato, and his toy robot Zenmaijikake back in time to the early events of the Old Testament.

★ 4.7

Momotaro the Undefeated

Nihon-ichi Momotaro

Movie · Fantasy

Synopsis: An animated adaptation of the Japanese Folklore tale of Momotaro (桃太郎, literally meaning "Peach Taro" or "Peach Boy"), released in 1928.

★ 6.4

Space Emperor God Sigma

Uchuu Taitei God Sigma

TV · 1980 · Action, Mecha

Synopsis: The story is set in the year 2050 AD, and mankind has been steadily advancing its space technology. However, the planet is suddenly set upon by a mysterious enemy: the forces of Eldar, who came from 250 years in the future. In their time, 2300 AD, their planet Eldar was invaded b…

★ 6.6

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

Entaku no Kishi Monogatari: Moero Arthur

TV · 1979 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: After his parents are killed by the Evil Lavic, Arthur is a contender to become King of all Britain. Arthur and his brave knights embark on a quest for the Holy Shield – the only hope to beat Lavic and unify the kingdom. (Source: Toei Animation)

★ 6.4

Yakyuukyou no Uta

TV · 1977 · Action, Drama, Sports

Synopsis: Against her insistence, Yuuki is drafted by the Tokyo Mets as the first woman player in the baseball league.

★ 6.5

Nell the Wandering Girl

Sasurai no Shoujo Nell

TV · 1979 · Adventure

Synopsis: Nell is a young girl living with her grandfather, Mr Trent, the owner of a shop in London. As he couldn't payback a loan he made, he has to flee with Nell. They decide to search for Nell's mother, who is living somewhere in Great Britain...

★ 6.2

Golden Warrior Gold Lightan

Ougon Senshi Gold Lightan

TV · 1981 · Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: When a young boy called Hiro finds what appears to be a broken lighter in an empty field, it changes his life forever. This lighter is actually the Gold Lightan, a robot that fell to Earth from the Robot Dimension. When called upon to defend the Earth from Ivalda the Great's evil…

★ 6.1

Kashi no Ki Mokku

TV · 1972 · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: This version of Pinocchio tells a story of an extremely gullible, naive and morally confused wooden doll brought to life by a mystical blue fairy. Pinocchio (Mokku) is characterized as having many character faults which he must learn to overcome in order to be worthy of being gra…

★ 4.7

Ubasuteyama

Kyoikusenga Ubasuteyama

Movie

Synopsis: Once upon a time, there was a lord in Shinano Province who hated old men. In accordance with the rules of the province, a person was exiled to an island when they turned 60 years old. On the night of August 15th, there was one such farmer woman, but her son loved her, and took he…

★ 3.9

Spring Song

Haru no Uta

Movie · Action

Synopsis: Short movie from 1931.

★ 3.6

Crazy World

Baka Baka Baka na Sekai

Movie · 1968 · Comedy

Synopsis: An absurd film by Kuri Youji.

★ 4.9

Uchuu Enban Dai-Sensou

Movie · 1975 · Action, Mecha

Synopsis: The pilot movie of Grendizer. It is about Duke Fleed, a fugitive of the planet fleed, who was kicked out of his planet by the Armies of Vega. Fleed and the daughter of the king of Vega were in love before the war between their planets. The armies of Vega continue their fight with…

★ 6.0

Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure

Dr. Slump: "Hoyoyo!" Uchuu Daibouken

Movie · 1982 · Comedy, Slice of Life

Synopsis: When local teacher Midori Yamabuki receives an emergency summons to her home planet it turns out to be a trap devised by galactic warlord Dr. Mashirito, and it's up to Dr. Senbei Norimaki and a group of students (including his robot daughter Arale) to venture into space to save h…

★ 6.0

School of Love: Heart's Story

Ai no Gakko Cuore Monogatari

TV · 1981 · Drama

Synopsis: Enrico Pocchini is a kind-hearted schoolboy with a strong sense of justice who lives in the Italian town of Torino. As a new term starts, he loses his beloved teacher, Miss Delacci, who is replaced by the stern Sr. Pelboni. Eventually, the boys in Enrico's class come to respect S…

★ 6.1

Majokko Tickle

TV · 1978 · Comedy, Mahou Shoujo

Synopsis: On Chiiko's 11th birthday, her father gives her a special book. Inside the book is a trapped witch, Majokko Tickle. When Chiiko frees Tickle from the book, she uses her magic to pass off as Chiiko's twin sister. (Source: ANN)

★ 5.5

Chie The Brat

Jarinko Chie (TV)

TV · 1981 · Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Jarinko Chie is a movie directed by Takahata in 1981. Based on the very popular manga by Etsumi HARUKI, it is about ten year old Chie, "the most unfortunate girl in Japan," who manages her family diner while her unemployed yakuza father and her mother are separated. This sounds r…

★ 3.5

?/Rhythmic Triangles/Fighting Cards

?/Sankaku no Rhythm/Trump no Arasoi

Movie

Synopsis: Four short vignettes in this early animated film. In the first, shadows pull away to reveal a puddle, and automobile and bicycle tires pass through it. In the second, cutout shadows of a variety of shoes of people walking are seen. The third is a flurry of geometric forms. In the…

★ 6.4

Puss-in-Boots: Travels Around the World in 80 Days

Nagagutsu wo Haita Neko: 80 Nichikan Sekai Isshuu

Movie · 1976 · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Brave cat Pero once had a bet with treacherous multimillionarie Grumon that he can travel around the world in 80 days. The stake is high, in case of success Grumon will give all of his fortune to Pero, but in case of failure Pero becomes slave of Grumon for the rest of his life. …

★ 4.6

Murder

Satsujin MURDER

Movie · Mystery

Synopsis: Short animated film by acclaimed multi-talented artist Makoto Wada.

★ 5.2

Jack And The Beanstalk

Jack to Mame no Ki

Movie · 1974 · Fantasy

Synopsis: An old fairy tale gets some new wrinkles in this fanciful animated adaptation. After young Jack is conned into trading his family's prize cow for a handful of beans, he plants them and discovers they produce a magical vine that rises through the clouds. Climbing the beanstalk, Ja…

★ 6.6

Huckleberry no Bouken

TV · 1976 · Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: Based on Mark Twain's well known masterpiece about Huckleberry Finn, the bright and merry orphan, this film is full of life, laughter, and will be loved by children around the world. When Huckleberry runs away from his orphanage, he teams up with an escaped slave. Together, they …

★ 5.1

Bara no Hana to Joe

Movie · 1977 · Drama

Synopsis: It's a Sanrio picture that feels partly like an anime art film and partly like a Warner Bros. cartoon. The film features some very creative imagery, a groovy 70's jazz score, and very little spoken dialogue. It's a story about a dog named Joe that falls in love with a rose and pr…