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Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!

Hajime no Ippo: THE FIGHTING!

TV · 2000 · Comedy, Drama, Sports

Synopsis: In his father's absence, teenager Ippo Makunouchi works hard to help his mother run her fishing boat rental business. Ippo's timid nature, his lack of sleep, and the sea smell make him an easy target for relentless bullies who leave him bruised and beaten on a daily basis. Mamoru…

★ 8.3

Hunter x Hunter

HUNTER×HUNTER

TV · 1999 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Hunters are specialized in a wide variety of fields, ranging from treasure hunting to cooking. They have access to otherwise unavailable funds and information that allow them to pursue their dreams and interests. However, being a hunter is a special privilege, only attained by ta…

★ 8.0

Castle in the Sky

Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa

Movie · 1986 · Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: In a world filled with planes and airships, Sheeta is a young girl who has been kidnapped by government agents who seek her mysterious crystal amulet. While trapped aboard an airship, she finds herself without hope—that is, until the ship is raided by pirates. Taking advantage of…

★ 6.3

Dragon Ball GT

TV · 1996 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: Emperor Pilaf finally has his hands on the Black Star Dragon Balls after years of searching, which are said to be twice as powerful as Earth's normal ones. Pilaf is about to make his wish for world domination when he is interrupted by Gokuu Son. As a result, Pilaf flubs his wish …

★ 8.2

Initial D 1st Stage

Initial D

TV · 1998 · Action, Drama, Sports

Synopsis: Unlike his friends, Takumi Fujiwara is not particularly interested in cars, with little to no knowledge about the world of car enthusiasts and street racers. The son of a tofu shop owner, he is tasked to deliver tofu every morning without fail, driving along the mountain of Akina…

★ 7.8

GOLDEN BOY

GOLDEN BOY: Sasurai no Obenkyou Yarou

OVA · 1995 · Adventure, Comedy, Ecchi

Synopsis: Kintarou Ooe is a specialist in part-time work, riding all over the highways and byways of Japan on his trusty steed, the Mikazuki 5, and finding employment wherever he can. His adventures bring him knowledge and experience that can't be taught in a classroom, from political corr…

★ 7.9

Azumanga Daioh

Azumanga Daiou THE ANIMATION

TV · 2002 · Comedy, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Chiyo Mihama begins her high school career as one of the strangest students in her freshman class—a tiny, 10-year-old academic prodigy with a fondness for plush dolls and homemade cooking. But her homeroom teacher, Yukari Tanizaki, is the kind of person who would hijack a student…

★ 8.1

Whisper of the Heart

Mimi wo Sumaseba

Movie · 1995 · Adventure, Drama, Romance

Synopsis: Shizuku Tsukishima is an energetic 14-year-old girl who enjoys reading and writing poetry in her free time. Glancing at the checkout cards of her books one evening, she notices that her library books are frequently checked out by a boy named Seiji Amasawa. Curiosity strikes Shizu…

★ 8.1

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä

Movie · 1984 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: A millennium has passed since the catastrophic nuclear war named the "Seven Days of Fire," which destroyed nearly all life on Earth. Humanity now lives in a constant struggle against the treacherous jungle that has evolved in response to the destruction caused by mankind. Filled …

★ 7.6

Sailor Moon

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon

TV · 1992 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Usagi Tsukino is an average student and crybaby klutz who constantly scores low on her tests. Unexpectedly, her humdrum life is turned upside down when she saves a cat with a crescent moon on its head from danger. The cat, named Luna, later reveals that their meeting was not an a…

★ 8.1

Cardcaptor Sakura

TV · 1998 · Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: Ten-year-old Sakura Kinomoto is an ordinary fourth-grade student living in Tomoeda until, one day, she stumbles upon a mysterious book of cards titled "The Clow." Pondering over her discovery, she unintentionally causes a magical gust of wind to scatter the cards all over town. T…

★ 8.0

Haibane Renmei

TV · 2002 · Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

Synopsis: Born from a cocoon in the village of Old Home, a young Haibane—a being with a halo and small gray wings—awakens to a world she does not understand without memories of her past. Named Rakka for the dream of falling she had while inside the cocoon, she soon becomes accustomed to li…

★ 7.5

Fruits Basket

TV · 2001 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Synopsis: After the accident in which she lost her mother, 16-year-old Tooru moves in with her grandfather, but due to his home being renovated, is unable to continue living with him. Claiming she will find someone to stay with but also fearing the criticism of her family and not wanting t…

★ 7.2

Full Metal Panic!

TV · 2002 · Action, Comedy, Mecha

Synopsis: Mithril, a covert military institution using state-of-the-art technology to combat terrorist operations, assigns a specialized team to a sensitive mission. Under the command of superior officer Melissa Mao, sergeants Sousuke Sagara and Kurz Weber must secretly protect Kaname Chid…

★ 7.1

Chobits

TV · 2002 · Comedy, Drama, Ecchi

Synopsis: When computers start to look like humans, can love remain the same? Hideki Motosuwa is a young country boy who is studying hard to get into college. Coming from a poor background, he can barely afford the expenses, let alone the newest fad: Persocoms, personal computers that look…

★ 7.9

Rurouni Kenshin

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan

TV · 1996 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: In the final years of the (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakumatsu "Bakumatsu era") lived a legendary assassin known as (https://hikka.io/characters/kenshin-himura-09a805 "Hitokiri Battousai"). Feared as a merciless killer, he was unmatched throughout the country, but mysteriousl…

★ 7.3

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters

TV · 2000 · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Yuugi Mutou is a naïve and lonely high school student who is fascinated by games. While staying with his grandfather, the owner of a game shop, he comes across an ancient Egyption relic known as the "Millennium Puzzle." Rumored to grant any wish to those who solve the Puzzle, Yuu…

★ 8.8

Legend of the Galactic Heroes

Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu

OVA · 1988 · Drama, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: The 150-year-long stalemate between the two interstellar superpowers, the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance, comes to an end when a new generation of leaders arises: the idealistic military genius (https://hikka.io/characters/reinhard-von-lohengramm-f0b5b8 "Reinhard v…

★ 8.2

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie - Knockin' on Heaven's Door

Cowboy Bebop: Tengoku no Tobira

Movie · 2001 · Action, Drama, Mystery

Synopsis: Another day, another bounty—such is the life of the often unlucky crew of the Bebop. However, this routine is interrupted when (https://hikka.io/characters/faye-valentine-ccdaf3 "Faye"), who is chasing a fairly worthless target on Mars, witnesses an oil tanker suddenly explode, c…

★ 8.2

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Koukaku Kidoutai: STAND ALONE COMPLEX

TV · 2002 · Action, Mystery, Psychological

Synopsis: In the not so distant future, mankind has advanced to a state where complete body transplants from flesh to machine is possible. This allows for great increases in both physical and cybernetic prowess and blurring the lines between the two worlds. However, criminals can also make…

★ 8.3

Revolutionary Girl Utena

Shoujo Kakumei Utena

TV · 1997 · Action, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: Years ago, a tragic incident befell a young princess when both her parents died. Devastated, it seemed nothing would calm this poor soul. However, a prince traveling through the area came to see the princess, hoping to cheer her up. After wiping her sorrowful tears, the prince ga…

★ 7.4

Ghost Stories

Gakkou no Kaidan

TV · 2000 · Horror, Mystery, Supernatural

Synopsis: Years ago, all of the ghosts in a haunted schoolhouse were banished by a certain student. Now, they're back—and they want revenge... Satsuki and Keiichirou Miyanoshita are two siblings recovering from the tragic loss of their mother. After moving to their mother's hometown, they …

★ 8.2

Detective Conan

Meitantei Conan

TV · 1996 · Adventure, Comedy, Mystery

Synopsis: Shinichi Kudou, a high school student of astounding talent in detective work, is well known for having solved several challenging cases. One day, when Shinichi spots two suspicious men and decides to follow them, he inadvertently becomes witness to a disturbing illegal activity. …

★ 7.5

The Cat Returns

Neko no Ongaeshi

Movie · 2002 · Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Synopsis: High school student Haru Yoshioka is bored with the monotony of life. One day, she saves Prince Lune of the Cat Kingdom from being run over by a truck. As a token of gratitude, the Cat King sends her "presents" and invites her to the Cat Kingdom to become Lune's wife. Haru's inab…