Anime catalog

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Found: 1,664

Magne Robo Gakeen

TV · 1976 · Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Dr. Kazuki, who perceived of an invasion of Earth by the Izaru people builds a robot based on the science of magnetism and sphere joint theory. Undergoing a dangerous augmentation process, Dr. Kazuki's daughter Mai becomes the pilot of "Mighty" or "Magnetman Minus". Takeshi Houjo…

★ 6.0

Attack No.1 (1970)

Movie · 1970 · Drama, Sports

Synopsis: The first recap film of Attack No.1 , it covers the first 6 episodes of the TV anime. Kozue is a high school girl and an enthusiastic volleyball player. Her dream is to play on the Japanese national volleyball team. Over the course of the series she makes it from the school distr…

★ 5.6

Nine 3: Kanketsu-hen

Special · 1984 · Romance, Sports

Synopsis: Last part of the Nine TV movies.

★ 5.1

Yasashii Lion

Movie · 1970 · Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: This is an animated version of Yanase Takashi's picture book featuring the friendship between a mother dog, Muku-muku, who lost her puppy, and the baby lion Buru-buru, who lost her mother. Although Tezuka Osamu planned to create an entire musical animated series for this story fo…

★ 5.4

Kaitei Sanman Mile

Movie · 1970 · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Returning home from an ocean trip, young Isamu meets the beautiful sea-dweller Angel on a volcanic island. Attacked by a fiery dragon, Isamu and Angel escape on the observation boat See Through, and Angel invites Isamu to see her undersea kingdom of Atlas. (Source: AniDB)

★ 2.7

Good-bye Elvis and USA

GOOD-BY ELVIS and USA

Movie · Music

Synopsis: A chaotic mixture of hand-drawn animation and magazine cut-outs appropriating American pop culture. With a soundtrack involving music and sounds played in reverse, iconography of war and pop culture are intercut or merged together with images of eroticism and consumption. The fil…

★ 4.9

The Restaurant of Many Orders

Chuumon no Ooi Ryouriten

Movie · 1958 · Supernatural

Synopsis: The oldest anime adaption of the famous short story, Chuumon no Ooi Ryouriten, originally written by Kenji Miyazawa. This stop-motion anime follows two British hunters as they venture deep into the thick woodlands and find themselves lost. It's not long till they stumble across a…

★ 5.0

Little Women

Wakakusa Monogatari

Special · 1980 · Slice of Life

Synopsis: This is a TV special based on the novel, Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott. It covers a year in the lives of four sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy as their father is away fighting in the American Civil War.

★ 6.1

Dr. Slump & Arale-chan The Secret of Nanaba Castle

Dr. Slump: Arale-chan - Hoyoyo! Nanaba Shiro no Hihou

Movie · 1984 · Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: Dr. Slump found the secret treasure named “Eye of Rainbow” of legendary Nanaba Castle in the mountain. This treasure makes every dream come true. When the robbery gang of Arale, Ga-chan tried to steal this treasure, Bisna who is the descendant of Nanaba Kingdom took the treasure.…

★ 6.1

Uchuu Majin Daikengou

TV · 1978 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Giant robot Daikengo flies through space to re-establish galactic peace; on-board prince Ryger, who ran away from his planet Emperius to defeat the menace out of his reign borders, in order to save his people; Cleo, corrupted prime minister's daughter, help him along with two nic…

★ 3.8

Sankichi the Monkey: The Air Combat

Osaru no Sankichi: Boukuusen

Movie

Synopsis: Monkeys battle polar bears in air combat. Short film from 1942.

★ 5.9

Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: The Great Round-the-World Race

Dr. Slump: Arale-chan - Hoyoyo Sekai Isshuu Dai Race

Movie · 1983 · Comedy, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Arale and her friends learn of a World Grand Prix being organised by the Radial Kingdom. The prize is marrying Princess Front (a dead ringer to Ms. Yamabuki) or 1 million dollars. Of course they decide to enter for the money. Not so for Dr. Mashirito; he is going for the princess…

★ 5.7

Chouriki Robo Galatt

TV · 1984 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: In a peaceful, disarmed world where small robots are utilized as housekeepers, villains act with huge robots instead of weapons. Dr. Keewee converts Michael’s robot into a transformable one in order to teach them a lesson. This is the birth of Galatt, the town hero. (Source: ANN)

★ 5.7

Xabungle Graffiti

Movie · 1983 · Mecha

Synopsis: A movie recapping the events of the Xabungle TV series.

★ 5.3

Big X

TV · 1964 · Action, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Invited to Nazi Germany during World War II, Dr. Asagumo is asked by Hitler to collaborate with him on the research of the new weapon "Big X". Concerned about the possible effects of the completion of Big X, Dr. Asagumo intentionally delays the progress of the research, conspirin…

★ 4.3

Winds of Change

Hoshi no Orpheus

Movie · 1978 · Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: A magical blending of old and new, with colorful animation and an exciting disco/rock musical score, "Winds of Change" is a re-telling of 5 ancient Greek myths. These delightful cautionary tales are adapted from the classical author, Ovid, with a new character, called Wondermaker…

★ 5.8

Judo Story

Sugata Sanshiro

Special · 1981 · Action, Romance, Sports

Synopsis: In the year 1882, Sanshirou comes to Tokyo seeking for a worthy martial arts teacher. There, he meets Yano - a judo master who single-handedly defeats 39 jujitsu practitioners. Extremely impressed by his skill, Sanshirou decides to become his disciple. Later, Sanshirou falls for …

★ 4.2

Saiyuuki: Son Gokuu Monogatari

Movie · Adventure

Synopsis: A short film based on the classic novel Journey to the West.

★ 3.9

The Tiny One Makes It Big

Issunboushi no Shusse

Movie · Supernatural

Synopsis: Anime short from 1929.

★ 5.5

Maeterlinck no Aoi Tori

TV · 1980 · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: On a snowy Christmas Eve, Tyltyl and Mytyl sit in their home. Normally, they would be caught up in the Christmas spirit, but their mother has taken ill. So that evening, they lie awake, unable to sleep, when through the window crashes a strange, mercurial magical spirit named Ber…

★ 4.8

The Monkey Sword Masamune

Saru Masamune

Movie · Adventure

Synopsis: Short movie from 1930 about a soldier traveling a great distance to deliver a letter. Along the way he receives a sword from a monkey.

★ 6.4

Kaibutsu-kun

TV · 1968 · Comedy, Horror

Synopsis: The prince of Kaibutsu Land, Kaibutsu-kun, decides to go to the human world as part of his training to become the King. (Source: ANN)

★ 3.9

Kemeko no LOVE

Movie · Comedy

Synopsis: Experimental short film from Yoji Kuri.

★ 4.6

Joubuna Tire!

Special

Synopsis: Amateur animation by 20-year-old Hideaki Anno while he was studying at Osaka University of Arts. The short features a speeding car with physics-defying tires.