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The Spider and the Tulip

Kumo to Tulip

Movie · 1943

Synopsis: A spider attempts to lure a ladybug into his web. When she manages to escape and hide in a tulip, a storm comes that batters the spider, while the ladybug remains safe.

★ 6.3

Machine Robo: Revenge of Chronos

Machine Robo: Chronos no Dai Gyakushuu

TV · 1986 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: The journey of a robot prince begins! The planet Cronos is a world of super-robotic lifeforms, ruled by the wise Master Kirai. But their peaceful existence is shattered by the conquering armies of the Gandora robots. Now, machine combats machine in an epic battle for the planet. …

★ 6.4

Mahou Shoujo Lalabel

TV · 1980 · Comedy, Mahou Shoujo

Synopsis: Lalabel is a magical girl who arrives in the Human world to stop an evil wizard from stealing various magical objects or items. As a magical girl, she has a kitty for a companion and a magic wand. Coincidentally, she lands on the doorstep of the Tachibana couple and lives in with…

★ 5.6

Judo Boy

Kurenai Sanshirou

TV · 1969 · Action, Sports

Synopsis: Young Sanshiro Kurenai is the proud heir of a judo dojo. One day, he finds his beloved father dead and a glass eye not too far from the corpse. Ready to avenge his father and take his honour back, Sanshiro and his friend Ken start searching for the mysterious one-eyed murderer...…

★ 4.5

The Black Cat

Kuro Nyago

Movie · Fantasy

Synopsis: A short movie from 1929 about four children who dream of having a pet cat. Their wishes are answered when they encounter a black cat who proceeds to sing them a song about how he and his tabby brother are descended from tigers.

★ 5.8

A Journey Through Fairyland

Yousei Florence

Movie · 1985 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: A gentle and talented boy named Michael played beautiful music on his oboe, and his greatest love was to play for and tend to the flowers in the greenhouse at the school of music where he attended. Unfortunately, his gardening made him constantly late for orchestra practice and r…

★ 5.4

Magic Boy

Shounen Sarutobi Sasuke

Movie · 1959 · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: "Magic Boy" was the first ever Japanese animation to be released theatrically in North America. Sasuke, a boy vexed by an evil witch, studies magic and uses his powers to defeat her. (Source: bcdb)

★ 5.9

Triton of the Sea

Umi no Triton

TV · 1972 · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: 5000 years ago, the Triton Family was living peacefully in Atlantis until the Poseidon Family destroyed them all. Triton, of the Triton Family line, embarks on an adventurous life in the sea fighting the Poseidon Family. (Source: AnimeNfo)

★ 6.4

Future Boy Conan Movie

Mirai Shounen Conan (Movie)

Movie · 1979 · Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Twenty years after a ravaging war drastically transformed the face of the Earth, an old man and his energetic grandson Conan remain the sole survivors of their once larger community. Believing themselves to be the last humans on the planet, the two are surprised to one day discov…

★ 6.3

Gegege no Kitarou (1971)

TV · 1971 · Adventure, Supernatural

Synopsis: Kitarou, a ghost, spends his afterlife helping humans in need of his skills. He thwarts the plans of evil spirits who live to torment humanity.

★ 5.5

Dojoji Temple

Doujouji

Movie · Supernatural

Synopsis: Based on an ancient legend, Dojoji Temple tells the story of a young priest who finds himself the object of intense infatuation and lust from a young woman. As he rebuffs her advances she becomes more and more desperate eventually turning herself into a gigantic serpent. The prie…

★ 6.1

Moomin (1972)

TV · 1972 · Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: A remake of the 1969-70 Moomin series. This version is more closely based on the books by the Finnish illustrator and writer Tove Jansson.

★ 5.8

The Adventures of the Little Prince

Hoshi no Ouji-sama: Petit Prince

TV · 1978 · Adventure

Synopsis: The Little Prince lives on Asteroid B612, a tiny rock floating in space. He spends his days cleaning out the three small volcanoes on the asteroid (which he also uses to cook his breakfast) weeding out the baobob trees that threaten to take over, and caring for his friend the Ros…

★ 5.3

Heart Cocktail

TV short · Romance, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Sometimes, it is the simplest gestures that convey the most intimate feelings. From awkward first encounters in an elevator to receiving a hand-knit sweater, love can blossom even in the most mundane of situations. Each new experience of sweet—and at times bitter—romance develops…

★ 6.5

The Gutsy Frog

Dokonjou Gaeru

TV · 1972 · Comedy

Synopsis: When Hiroshi was fighting against his rival Gorillaimo, he stumbled over a stone and fell on to a frog. To be surprised, the frog was still alive and it named itself Pyonkichi. (Source: AniDB)

★ 5.9

UFO Robo Grendizer tai Great Mazinger

Movie · 1976 · Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Alien invaders take over Great Mazinger who is at the entrance of a museum next to Mazinger Z as symbols of peace. Grendizer fights the evil invaders and Great Mazinger is recovered. When the Vegan empire dispatches a new general to oversee the takeover of Earth, he quickly manag…

★ 5.8

Grendizer: Getter Robo G - Great Mazinger Kessen! Daikaijuu

Movie · 1976 · Adventure, Mecha

Synopsis: A giant sea monster known as "Dragonsaurus" has emerged from out of nowhere, terrorizing the depths of the oceans. Great Mazinger, Grendizer and the Getter Robo G team join forces to combat the new threat. But their task becomes more complicated when Dragonsaurus swallows up Boss…

★ 5.7

Attack on Tomorrow

Ashita e Attack!

TV · 1977 · Drama, Sports

Synopsis: This drama tells the story of girls in high school. Girls who love to play volleyball form a team in their school. Although the team starts out as a weak and unorganized sport club, over time the girls’ extraordinary passion and endeavor enables their team to become one of the be…

★ 3.6

Holey Pants: Desire on a Stroll

Pants no Ana

OVA · 1987 · Comedy, Ecchi

Synopsis: A collection of short stories, all of which are perverted to various degrees.

★ 5.5

Ouritsu Uchuugun: Honneamise no Tsubasa - Pilot Film

Special · 1985 · Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Short film/pilot from year 1985 for the Royal Space Force movie that came out two years later.

★ 5.3

The Phantom Ship

Yuurei-sen

Movie · 1956 · Supernatural

Synopsis: Film about a ghost ship. There is no dialogue, just music and a choir.

★ 5.8

Yotoden: Chronicle of the Warlord Period

Sengoku Kitan Youtouden

OVA · 1987 · Action

Synopsis: In the year 1580, a man named Lord Nobunaga Oda sends hoards of unholy armies across Japan, slaying all who stand in their way. A young ninja escapes her villages' destruction with a short sword, one of the three mystical weapons that can end Oda's rule. During her quest, she is …

★ 4.7

The Hare and the Tortoise

Kyouiku Otogi Manga Usagi to Kame

Movie · Fantasy

Synopsis: A retelling of the classic Aesop Fable, The Tortoise and the Hare. (Source: AniDB)

★ 5.5

Andromeda Stories

Special · 1982 · Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: In the Andromeda galaxy there's a planet of a highly developed human civilisation. The gentle Prince Itaka and another kingdom's beautiful Princess Lilia are about to enter a love-marriage and take over the throne, when they discover a strange object on the nightsky. Later it lan…