Anime catalog

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Found: 2,102

Super High Speed Galvion

Chou Kousoku Galvion

TV · 1984 · Action, Mecha

Synopsis: Super High Speed Galvion features mecha designs by Ohata Koichi (of Gunbuster fame). In the 23rd century billionaire Midoriyama Rei creates a secret organization called Circus to combat a hidden group called Shadow that is taking over the world. When she can't find qualified pilo…

★ 5.8

Humanoid Monster Bem

Youkai Ningen Bem

TV · 1968 · Horror

Synopsis: In the dark corners of a mysterious laboratory, an out-of-control slurry of cellular material gives birth to the horrifying Humanoid Monsters - Bem, Bela, and Belo! Contrary to their grotesque exteriors, the blood of justice somehow runs thick through their veins. Be it simple hu…

★ 6.1

Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveler Emeraldas

Ginga Tetsudou 999: Eien no Tabibito Emeraldas

Special · 1980 · Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Recounting the historic meeting of two of series creator Leiji Matsumoto's most striking heroines, Maetel and Emeraldas. Maetel is the black-clad traveling companion of the young hero, Tetsuro, while Emeraldas is a dashing pirate queen more familiar to fans of the "Captain Harloc…

★ 6.1

Twelve Months

Sekai Meisaku Douwa: Mori wa Ikiteiru

Movie · 1980 · Fantasy

Synopsis: Twelve Months is the story of an orphaned girl named Anya. When a spoiled princess, who is also orphaned, sees a picture of a Galanthus, she immediately wants one. However, the Galanthus only blooms in spring, in the month of April. It is New Year's Eve and there was no way that …

★ 5.2

The Samurai

OVA · 1987 · Action, Comedy, Romance

Synopsis: Though the time of the samurai has long since passed, Takeshi Chimatsuri does his best to keep the spirit of duty alive by wearing traditional clothing and carrying a sword with him every day. However, when Kageri and Akari Toki, who hail from a family of ninjas, transfer to Chim…

★ 4.6

The Midnight Parasites

Kiseichuu no Ichiya

Movie · Comedy

Synopsis: Short experimental animation from 1972 by Yoji Kuri.

★ 4.4

Cool Cool Bye

OVA · 1986 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Two brothers are riding around on their hover bikes, when suddenly a giant metal fortress gets in their way. After a brief battle, the duo manages to gravely wound the fortress. It retreats and dumps our heroic pair in a wasteland. But this wasteland is inhabited by nomads that i…

★ 6.3

Wakakusa no Charlotte

TV · 1977 · Drama, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Charlotte is a girl who lives on a farm in Canada. On her 12th birthday, her father tells her that her mother, whom Charlotte has always believed to be dead, is actually alive and living in Paris, but soon she will arrive to live with them! Charlotte is very upset about this at f…

★ 5.0

What's Michael?

OVA · 1985 · Comedy

Synopsis: A series of adventures featuring the one cat apparently everyone in the world owns... Michael.

★ 6.3

Mami the Psychic

Esper Mami

TV · 1987 · Comedy, Ecchi, Supernatural

Synopsis: Mami Sakura used to be a normal junior high school student, but she happened to acquire supernatural powers. Using her powers and with the help of her best friend, Mr. Takahata, she solves mysterious occurrences. When she senses someone needs help, she uses the "Teleportation Gun…

★ 5.7

Urban Square: Kohaku no Tsuigeki

OVA · 1986 · Action, Mystery

Synopsis: When hopeful screenwriter Ryou Matsumoto is told that he should write about his own experiences, he believes nobody would want to hear about his uneventful life. However, one evening he witnesses a man get gunned down in an alleyway. After barely escaping from the killer and deal…

★ 5.0

The Drop

Shizuku

Movie · 1965 · Comedy

Synopsis: A man trapped on a raft in the middle of the ocean is in desperate need of water. Luckily for him, a few drops of rain water are about to fall from the raft's mast. Comedy ensues as the thirsty man attempts to drink the few small drops of water. (Source: ANN)

★ 6.4

Nanako SOS

TV · 1983 · Comedy

Synopsis: Nanako is a young girl who unexpectedly acquires supernatural powers and at the same time loses her past memory. By accident, a scientific genius called Marlow, is present when she acquires her powers. Marlow is an industrious high school boy with extraordinary ambitions. He talk…

★ 5.2

Shin Kabukichou Story Hana no Asukagumi!

OVA · 1987 · Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: Based on the popular girl's manga Hana no Asukagumi! (The Glorious Asuka Gang!) by Takaguchi Satosumi.

★ 3.4

Wounded Man

Kizuoibito

OVA · 1986 · Action, Adventure, Ecchi

Synopsis: Yuko Kusaka is a Japanese journalist sent to Brazil to do a report on the gold rush phenomenon that seems to be making many people rich from night to day. Rumors say that among the many "garimpeiros" (gold diggers) currently on the Amazon forest, there is a Japanese known as Rio …

★ 6.4

Gegege no Kitarou (1985)

TV · 1985 · Comedy, Supernatural

Synopsis: As civilization advances, people are beginning to lose the consideration and kindliness for Nature. This has incurred the wrath of the ghosts who are becoming increasingly unhappy with the selfishness of the human kind. However, there is a conflict of interests within the ghosts …

★ 6.0

Touch: Ace Without A Number On His Back

Touch: Sebangou no Nai Ace

Movie · 1986 · Drama, Romance, Sports

Synopsis: Compilation movie of the first year of Touch timeline. Contains plot differences, added scenes and an alternate ending. (Source: Crunchyroll)

★ 5.1

Twilight of the Cockroaches

Gokiburi-tachi no Tasogare

Movie · 1987 · Drama

Synopsis: Hybrid film with animated cockroaches interacting with live-action actors. In a trashy bachelor pad lived a colony of roaches who were able to roam freely for food or for games. Because of the homeowner being gentle with the roaches, they have no fear of traps, spray, or being st…

★ 5.6

Nine: Original-ban

Movie · 1983 · Romance, Sports

Synopsis: Cinema adaption of the manga by Mitsuru Adachi.

★ 5.2

High School AGENT

OVA · 1987 · Action, Drama

Synopsis: Based on a manga by Tanimura Hitoshi, serialized in Comic Burger. Teenager Kanemori Kousuke is a secret agent for the international VN spy network. Using his computer hacking skills, he tracks international criminals. Later he goes after Neo-Nazis to the Arctic were they try to r…

★ 6.1

Animated Classics of Japanese Literature

Seishun Anime Zenshuu

TV · 1986 · Romance

Synopsis: A brilliant collection of beautifully animated episodes based on selected masterpieces of Japanese modern literature. The aim of this series is to appeal to the viewer at large and to give him or her some idea of the variety and individuality which Japanese literature has develop…

★ 4.5

Superdimensional Romanesque Samy: Missing 99

Choujikuu Romanesque Samy: MISSING 99

OVA · 1986 · Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Getting caught up in a gang fight would be a bad day in anybody's life. But for high school student Sami Yoshino, things go from bad to worse as she finds herself thrown across time and space to unknown worlds. Now she's caught up in a gang fight of biblical proportions, between …

★ 4.9

Arei's Mirror ~ Way to the Virgin Space

Arei no Kagami: Way to the Virgin Space

Movie · 1985 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: The story follows Daichi Meguru and Mayu, a young boy and a pilot, as they flee their war torn planet and into space. Upon their ship a stowaway android named Zero joins their quest as they travel through Halley's Mirror. (Source: Wikipedia)

★ 6.3

God Bless Dancougar

Choujuu Kishin Dancougar: God Bless Dancougar

OVA · 1987 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: After destroying the Zorbados Empire, the Jyusenki-tai/Cyber Beast Force has expanded and are training new recruits. But after failing to stop a monster that seems to be a remnant of the Zorbados Empire from destroying a city, the CBF is thrown in jail. Now the CBF have to escape…