Anime catalog

Found: 124

Spring and Chaos

Ihatov Gensou: Kenji no Haru

Special · 1996 · Drama, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life

Synopsis: A unique biographical sketch of the life of the great modern Japanese poet Kenji Miyazawa, Spring and Chaos is a highly stylized and intense film that draws on Miyazawa's writing techniques to tell his life story. Miyazawa often used animals as the main characters in his stories …

★ 6.5

Area 88 (TV)

TV · 2004 · Action, Drama, Romance

Synopsis: Deep in the sandy plains of the Middle Eastern kingdom of Asran, Japanese photojournalist Makoto Shinjou travels to the remote airbase Area 88 to document the activities of the mercenaries who destroy the country's enemies for a living. Among their ranks is Shin Kazama, a Japanes…

★ 7.0

Twin Spica

Futatsu no Spica

TV · 2003 · Drama, Sci-Fi, Supernatural

Synopsis: When Kamogawa Asumi was just a baby, her mother was grievously injured when a rocket crashed to the ground. Five years later, having been in a coma all the time, Asumi's mother finally dies, and the little girl struggles to come to terms with the death of a mother she barely reme…

★ 5.9

Let's Nupu Nupu

LET'S Nupu Nupu

TV short · 1998 · Comedy, Ecchi

Synopsis: With four-frame comic origins, this animated title preserves the same quick pace by following the regular cast of colorful characters through separate but interwoven story lines in every episode. From Ms. Shitara's relentless but always ineffective sexual pursuit of young Takagi …

★ 6.2

Viewtiful Joe

TV · 2004 · Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Joe, a red-headed movie buff, and Silvia, his girlfriend, are having a bit of relationship trouble. Silvia feels that Joe is taking her for-granted and wants to do something together for once, so Joe decides to take her to see an old action movie featuring his favorite hero, Capt…

★ 6.6

Those Who Hunt Elves II

Elf wo Karu Mono-tachi II

TV · 1997 · Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: After Junpei botched the second attempt to transport back to Japan, the four embark their journey once again to collect runes imprinted on skin of Elven females by stripping them. Celsia is cursed into the form of another animal this time. (Source: Anime News Network)

★ 5.1

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture

Fushigi no Umi no Nadia: Original Movie

Movie · 1991 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: Three years after the defeat of Gargoyle and Neo-Atlantis, a new threat has surfaced bent on bringing the world under his control. Geiger, using advanced robot technology, is attempting to begin a world war, and take control of the devistated world after the destruction has stopp…

★ 6.2

Miami☆Guns

TV · 2000 · Comedy, Ecchi

Synopsis: Spoiled rich girl Yao Sakurakouji decides to join the Miami police force to enjoy car chases, gunfights and wanton destruction. The psychotic and not-too-bright Yao is partnered with Lu Amano, the soft-spoken and sharp-tongued daughter of the police chief. Together the dirty duo …

★ 4.2

Strange Love

Hen

OVA · 1997 · Comedy, Ecchi

Synopsis: Yoshida Chizuru is the sexiest co-ed in her class. Secretly, she's been appearing in TV commercials—despite the fact that students are forbidden from working. But one of her professors has uncovered her secret and hopes to use this information to his advantage. Yoshida's got plan…

★ 7.1

Kabamaru the Ninja

Igano Kabamaru

TV · 1983 · Adventure, Comedy, Romance

Synopsis: After the death of Saizou, Kabamaru's horribly strict grandfather and Iga ninja teacher (sensei), an old lady, Ran Ookubo, claims that she received a letter from him asking her to take care of his grandson. So Kabamaru runs off with Lady Ookubo to the big city Tokyo to gorge on y…

★ 4.6

Blame! Special

Special · 2003 · Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Based on the Blame! manga series by Tsutomu Nihei.

★ 6.6

Sunny Ryoko

Hiatari Ryoukou!

TV · 1987 · Comedy, Romance, Sports

Synopsis: Kishimoto Kasumi, a 15-year-old girl, was supposed to live at her auntie's house in order to go to high school since April. However, when she moved to the house she was surprised with the fact that there were already four new male students living in the same house. To make the ma…

★ 6.0

Flint the Time Detective

Jikuu Tantei Genshi-kun

TV · 1998 · Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: It is the 25th century. The dark lord has 'infected' history with time-devices that could damage history beyond repair. Genshi and his father lived in the prehistorics when they got turned into fossiles. They are discovered and Genshi gets turned back to his original state. With …

★ 5.3

Demonbane OVA

Kishin Houkou Demonbane

OVA · 2004 · Comedy, Drama, Mecha

Synopsis: Lily Bridge, a young journalist, arrives at Arkham City, hoping to find a big scoop. However, with all the strange things occuring around the city, only the exceptional findings are news-worthy, such as the mysterious mecha known as Demonbane. However, upon finding a small piece …

★ 5.6

I'm No Angel

Tenshi Nanka ja Nai

OVA · 1994 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Synopsis: Thanks to first-year Midori Saejima's positive attitude, her fellow Hijiri Academy students affectionately nickname her "Angel," and she soon becomes a candidate in the student council elections. However, Midori's perfect plan for the debate falls apart when she trips on her way …

★ 5.6

Ippatsu Kiki Musume

TV short · 1999 · Action, Comedy, Ecchi

Synopsis: Kunyan lives her crazy life of misadventures from episode to episode. This comedy series is accompanied by a narrator who scientifically explains all that happens to her.

★ 6.6

Captain Tsubasa: Europe Daikessen

Movie · 1985 · Sports

Synopsis: The first Captain Tsubasa movie is about a match between an "All Europe Boy Soccer Team" and an "All Japan Boy Soccer Team" and takes place at the end of the first TV series. When the Japanese team arrives in Europe they meet incredible players with skills and strength they never…

★ 5.7

Legend of Himiko

Himiko-Den

TV · 1999 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: In a world where the dead walk, where good and evil exist as palpable forces, a darkness is stirring. The undead march against the cities of light, to capture the sacred fire that is the source of their power. But one hope remains. Called into this world by the magical flame, a y…

★ 6.3

Super Doll★Licca-chan

TV · 1998 · Comedy, Fantasy, Mahou Shoujo

Synopsis: Licca Kayama believes herself to be nothing more than the average 10-year-old girl; living in a quiet Japanese suburb with her mom and grandmother and spending her time in school and playing with her friends. Yet her two caretakers have kept one very important secret from her: Li…

★ 5.1

The Rebirth of Buddha

Buddha Saitan

Movie · 2009 · Psychological, Romance, Supernatural

Synopsis: 17-year-old Sayako Amanokawa aspires to become a journalist, just like Kanemoto, an elite newspaper writer she looks up to. But Kanemoto, shamed from an erroneous report about a corruption scandal, jumps in front of a train and commits suicide. Since that incident, Sayako suddenl…

★ 6.1

Touch: Miss Lonely Yesterday - Are kara, Kimi wa...

Special · 1998 · Romance, Sports

Synopsis: Unsure of Tatsuya's feelings, Minami ponders.

★ 6.4

Captain Tsubasa: Sekai Daikessen!! Jr. World Cup

Movie · 1986 · Sports

Synopsis: In the fourth movie, the classical Japan-Europe match becomes intercontinental. This time they arrange a world cup with 4 teams: Japan, USA, "All Europe", and "All South America". In the first match, Japan easily defeats the USA 3:0 and in the second match Europe loses 2:3 agains…

★ 6.3

Touch: CROSS ROAD - Kaze no Yukue

Special · 2001 · Romance, Sports

Synopsis: Trying to find his own game of baseball, and not that of his brothers, Tatsuya moves to America and pitches for a poor, struggling minor league baseball team called the Emeralds. Meanwhile, Minami is still in Japan, trying to find her own path after quitting gymnastics. Inspired …

★ 6.3

Captain Tsubasa: Ayaushi! Zen Nihon Jr.

Movie · 1985 · Sports

Synopsis: The second movie is about the return match between the All Europe Soccer Team and Japan. At the beginning Hyuga denies to join the team due to his 3. defeat against Nankatsu. He practices hard with Kyra to perfect his Tiger Shot. Misaki can't come and Wakabayashi isn't allowed to…