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Chie the Brat

Jarinko Chie

Movie · 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…

★ 5.8

Fire Tripper

OVA · 1985 · Adventure, Romance, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: On a day like any other, Suzuko meets one of her neighbor's children, Shu, in a park on her way back from school and decides to walk home with him. Tragically, they never make it home. Suzuko and the young boy are caught in a giant gas explosion, though instead of dying instantly…

★ 4.8

Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol

BE-BOY KIDNAPP`N IDOL

OVA · 1989 · Drama, Romance

Synopsis: Despite Kazuya Shinohara becoming an explosively popular idol, his relationship with his classmate Akihiko Kudo remains much the same. The duo eat meals together and Akihiko provides Kazuya with much-needed respite from his busy performance schedule. However, when a villainous en…

★ 5.5

TO-Y

OVA · 1987 · Drama, Music

Synopsis: To-Y Fujii is the frontman of GASP, a band rapidly growing in popularity in Tokyo's underground punk scene. Just when it seems like the band has gotten their big break and booked a major venue, an executive from the large Koyama Productions tries to scout To-Y as a solo act. Unwi…

★ 6.1

Project A-Ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody

OVA · 1988 · Comedy, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: In the middle of another break from school, A-Ko dreams of finding the perfect boyfriend. Because of this, she and C-Ko get into an argument that leads to C-Ko running away and nearly getting hit by a motorcyclist named Kei. While working part-time at a fast-food restaurant to ra…

★ 5.4

All That Gundam

ALL THAT GUNDAM

Special · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Animated video created just for a 1989 event that featured all the major mobile suit robots from the first 10 years of the Gundam anime franchise. (Source: ANN)

★ 5.7

The Death Lullaby

Nido to Mezamenu Komori Uta

Movie · Drama

Synopsis: An animated film describing the bullying of a Japanese child.

★ 5.3

Amon Saga

OVA · 1986 · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Set in a world of fantasy and adventure, Amon is a young warrior embarking on a quest to avenge the death of his mother. When the hunt leads him ultimately to the kingdom of Valhiss, Amon enlists in the ranks of the Emperor's army in order to gain an opportunity to exact his reve…

★ 5.2

CYBERNETICS GUARDIAN

Seijuuki Cyguard: CYBERNETICS GUARDIAN

OVA · 1989 · Mecha, Sci-Fi, Supernatural

Synopsis: A freak accident unleashes a demonic spirit within researcher John Stalker - transforming him into Saldo, a mythical cyber-beast fueled by hate and evil. (Source: ANN)

★ 6.2

Dirty Pair: Affair of Nolandia

Dirty Pair no Ooshoubu: Nolandia no Nazo

OVA · 1985 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: The Dirty Pair are traveling to the planet of Ookbar in search of a missing girl. Kei and Yuri have traced Missinie to the forest of Nolandia, but their investigations have stalled thanks to the less-than-helpful Chief of Security. But the Dirty Pair have never let a little burea…

★ 6.0

Project A-ko: Love & Robots

Project A-Ko: FINAL

OVA · 1989 · Comedy, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: In Iraq, a group of archaeologists discover ancient relics that prophecize the coming of a superior race and the end of all civilization. Meanwhile, back in Graviton City, as A-Ko and B-Ko's rivalry over Kei intensifies, Mr. Daitokuji sets up an arranged marriage between Miss Ayu…

★ 7.0

Muteki Koujin Daitarn 3

TV · 1978 · Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Souzou Haran was a brilliant scientist that was conducting research on Mars. He created a form of cyborg life with the ability to think for itself. These cyborgs, dubbed the Meganoids, soon ran out of control and killed Dr. Haran along with his whole family, save his youngest son…

★ 6.1

Chuumon no Ooi Ryouriten (1991)

Movie · 1993 · Fantasy, Horror, Supernatural

Synopsis: A short film based on a story by Japanese writer Kenji Miyazawa. Two young British hunters get lost in the woods and discover a strange restaurant. Are the hunters about to discover how it feels to be the hunted? (Source: ANN)

★ 6.5

Ulysses 31

Uchuu Densetsu Ulysses 31

TV · 1981 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: It is the thirty-first century. Ulysses killed the giant Cyclops when he rescued the children and his son, Telemachus. But the ancient gods of Olympus are angry and threaten a terrible revenge: Ulysses is sentenced to travel through the universe of Olympus with a frozen crew on a…

★ 6.9

Tomorrow's Joe 2 the Movie

Ashita no Joe 2 (Movie)

Movie · 1981 · Drama, Sports

Synopsis: It has been six months since the tragic accident in Joe and Rikiishi's fight. Joe believes he has overcomed Rikiishi's death and decides to make a comeback. Joe does make a successful comeback by scoring 5 KO's by body blows. Joe is then given a shot at the national title as a me…

★ 6.8

Doraemon: Nobita at the Birth of Japan

Doraemon: Nobita no Nippon Tanjou

Movie · 1989 · Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: Nobita wants to run away from home, again. He finds out that there is nowhere for him to go. All the land is owned by someone. His friends end up wanting to run away also, even Doraemon. They figure out that the only way to find land that isn't owned by anyone is to go back in ti…

★ 6.0

Guyver: Out of Control

Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver

OVA · 1986 · Action, Horror, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: The plot of this OVA is a rough adaptation of the first four chapters of the Guyver manga. It covers the same basic elements of these chapters; Genesis of the guyver, Fight with Vamore, Fight with Guyver 2 and the introduction of Guyver 3. Main differences are the exclusion of Te…

★ 4.1

Chargeman Ken

Chargeman Ken!

TV short · 1974 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: It is the year 2074. In a world threatened by aliens... an unlikely hero emerges! Ken Izumi may look like an ordinary 10-year-old boy, but he secretly possesses weapons, armor, and accessories that transform him into the superheroic Chargeman Ken. Ken protects his mom, dad, littl…

★ 6.6

The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson

Nils no Fushigi na Tabi

TV · 1980 · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Nils Holgersson is a young boy on a farm who is cruel to the animals. But when he catches the farm's little goblin it becomes one prank too many. He is magically shrunk and suddenly the farm animals are out for revenge. He flees on the back of the goose Morten and they join up wi…

★ 5.2

Earthian

OVA · 1989 · Drama

Synopsis: Since the beginning of Earth's history, angels from the planet Eden have been carefully monitoring the behavior of its inhabitants, whom they call "Earthians." Chihaya and Kagetsuya are two agents sent from Eden to assess the positive and negative aspects of the Earthians' nature…

★ 2.8

Dark Cat

OVA · 1991 · Action, Drama, Horror

Synopsis: Hyoi and Ryoi, two brothers with the power to take the form of cats, must unravel the mystery of a creeping, tentacled, demon plague before it consumes them and their classmates. Ultimately, they must confront their old Dark Cat master Jukokubo, though whether they can put an end…

★ 6.4

Osomatsu-kun (1988)

TV · 1988 · Comedy

Synopsis: Meet the Osomatsu boys—sextuplets who look, speak, dress and talk like the same. They only add to the hyper eccentric residents of the town who easily break any boundaries defined by common sense. Check your logical thinking and reason at the door and immerse yourself in everyday…

★ 7.0

Delightful Moomin Family: Adventure Diary

Tanoshii Moomin Ikka Bouken Nikki

TV · 1991 · Adventure, Fantasy, Slice of Life

Synopsis: In the remote and mysterious Moomin Valley live the Moomin trolls, gentle and peaceful creatures. Young Moomin and his family experience many strange adventures, both magical and mundane. Based on the children's stories by Tove Jansson. (Source: ANN)

★ 6.4

Fight! Kickers

Ganbare! Kickers

TV · 1986 · Comedy, Drama, Sports

Synopsis: The Kickers are first and foremost a football team. Actually, they're only playing for their school, but haven't exactly covered themselves with glory. When the new player, Gregor (Daichi Kakeru) arrives at the school, they just had faced a resounding defeat again. However, thank…