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★ 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.

★ 4.9

Mr. Stain on Junk Alley: Epilogue

Garakuta-doori no Stain: Epilogue

OVA · 2003 · Comedy

Synopsis: DVD only episode.

★ 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.

★ 5.4

Chair

Movie · Drama, Psychological

Synopsis: A lone figure in a void struggles to sit in a chair. An animated 16mm short film hand-drawn on paper with crow quill ink pen. Featured at SXSW (2000), Anima Mundi (Brazil, 2000), Hawaii International Film Festival (2000) and others.

★ 4.4

Neo Faust

Special · Supernatural

Synopsis: Tezuka Osamu planned to make an animated version, but the project was always called off. This work was to make his dream come true at last, but he was unfortunately struck by an illness and died when he was working on the synopsis. This was one of his unfinished works. It was air…

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, …

★ 4.2

The Treasures of the Desert

Sabaku no Takara no Shiro

OVA · 2002 · Drama

Synopsis: Yuta's teacher gives him a photo of the desert near the Dunhuang Caves in China. As Yuta daydreams about finding the treasures of the caves, he is miraculously transported there. However, the treasures he discovers are way beyond what he had imagined.

★ 4.8

Ulysses 31 Pilot

Special · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Unaired pilot episode for the TV series.

★ 4.4

Michel

TV · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: A girl named Kim chases a group of thieves called the Black Hammer Gang. Until one day the Black Hammer gang and Kim fall on an island inhabited by fairies and it's guardian Michel. The Black Hammer Gang tries to steal the life source of the island called the tree of life. Causin…

★ 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 …

★ 4.3

Mini Moni

TV short · 2003 · Comedy

Synopsis: The J-pop group Mini Moni has opened a cheerful little cake shop. Leader Mika-chan struggles to keep Aibon and Nono from causing trouble, all the while teaching new member Ai-chan the ropes. Regular customers include lively flower shop owner Yaguchi-san, and her flight attendant …

Itsumo Kokoro ni Taiyou wo!

TV short · 1999 · Comedy, Ecchi

Synopsis: Follows the story of the manga of the same name where a a high school boy finds a room for a boarding house that only costs 30,000 yen a month (about 300 USD). But there's a catch.

★ 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.