Anime catalog

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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…

★ 6.8

Hello! Lady Lynn

TV · 1988 · Drama

Synopsis: Every year at Lynn's school, an honorable “Lady Quest” is given to the most sophisticated lady. Lynn strives to receive this honor. Source Toei Animation

★ 5.8

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…

★ 6.1

Akuma-kun

TV · 1989 · Adventure, Horror, Supernatural

Synopsis: The age of the demons has begun. Dr Faust has foreseen this rise of evil. Unfortunately, he is near death and is unable to personally battle this upcoming threat. Faust entrusts a young boy, Shingo Yamada, to take the responsibility of ridding the Earth of this new evil presence.…

★ 6.1

Ronin Warriors Gaiden

Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Gaiden

OVA · 1989 · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Although Talpa has been defeated, the Warriors don't get much of a break. As they celebrate Ryo's birthday party, the news tells them of a strange killer in samurai armor wreaking havoc in New York. And the armor looks very familiar. Now, they will have to battle the ancient sorc…

★ 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…

★ 6.4

Iron Fist Chinmi

Tekken Chinmi

TV · 1988 · Action, Adventure

Synopsis: Chinmi is a young Chinese boy devoted to martial arts training. Word of his skill reaches the kung-fu masters at the famous Dailin temple who invite him to study with them. Through his own dedication and the guidance of his teachers, Chinmi becomes one of the top students at the …

★ 6.6

Mado King Granzort

Madou King Granzort

TV · 1989 · Action, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: In the future, the moon is a habitable place with an atmosphere and gravity, hosting a famous tourist attraction. There are also rumors about log earred, rabbit like creatures on the moon who can use magic. Haruka Daichi heads off to the moon during a summer holiday alone because…

★ 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)

★ 5.8

Bucchigiri

OVA · 1989 · Sports

Synopsis: To all his schoolmates, Jin comes across as a hot-headed class clown from typically barging in late and sleeping the whole way through to always responding to any situation with reckless stupidity. The fact that he used to be the charismatic leader of a legendary biker gang has t…

★ 5.8

Bio Armor Ryger

Juushin Liger

TV · 1989 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: It is 199X A.D. In Kushiro, Hokkaido, three bodies of Dragonite appear. Possessing overwhelming destructive force, they attack the city. They also awaken the evil Jashin Drago from the holy seal he was trapped in. 200 years ago, Drago was trapped in the seal by a holy warrior wit…

★ 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 …