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Galactic Gale Baxingar

Ginga Reppuu Baxingar

TV · 1982 · Mecha

Synopsis: 600 years after Ginga Senpuu Braiger, Jupiter has been destroyed, and many planets have come from it, bringing about more colonization. To combat the increasing lawless activity, Don Diego Condor gathers Billy the Shot, Samanosuke Dodi, Layla Minesato, and Shuteken Radcliffe, a.k…

★ 6.4

Charge!! Men's Private School

Sakigake!! Otokojuku (Movie)

Movie · 1988 · Action, Comedy

Synopsis: Otokojuku, a private school for juvenile delinquents that were previously expelled from normal schools. At this school, Japanese chivalry is taught through the feudal and military fundamentals. Similar to an action film, the classes are overwhelmed by violence. Only those who sur…

★ 5.9

Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island

Dr. Slump: Arale-chan - Hello! Fushigi Shima

Movie · 1981 · Comedy, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Professor Senbei finds a videotape of his deceased father providing instructions on how to create a love potion. The main ingredient is a tear of the evil Gyaasuka Daimao who lives at the Wonder Island. To retrieve it, Senbei takes Arale and Gatchan on a wacky adventure. (Source:…

★ 5.3

Cyborg 009 and the Monster Wars

Cyborg 009: Kaijuu Sensou

Movie · 1967 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: After escaping from Black Ghost, the cyborgs that once rebelled against the nefarious organization are living their lives peacefully all over the world. However, when a strange dinosaur-like monster starts using sound waves to attack people and cities, Dr. Isaac Gilmore deduces t…

★ 6.0

The Burning Wild Man

Moeru! Onii-san

TV · 1988 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: When Kenichi Kokuho was a small boy, he was lost in the mountains and never found. However, unknown to anyone, Kenichi has been brought up by his foster father in the wild. When Kenichi becomes 15 years old, his foster father tells him the truth about his background. As he finds …

★ 4.0

Taro Urashima

Urashima Tarou (1931)

Movie · Action

Synopsis: Urashima Taro is based on a well-known Japanese folk tale about an honest fisherman who is invited to an underwater castle after saving a sea turtle on a beach from bullies. (Source: forum.bcdb.com)

★ 5.7

Bocchan

Special · 1980

Synopsis: This is a different version of the story than the one included in the Seishun Anime Zenshu TV series. Bocchan, a recent graduate, sets out for his first teaching assignment… never anticipating what awaits him. He must contend with students who spy on him and pull nasty stunts and…

★ 4.6

Manual of Ninja Martial Arts

Ninja Bugeichou

Movie · 1967 · Action, Drama, Supernatural

Synopsis: Also known as Manual of Ninja Martial Arts, the only animation from Japanese New Wave maestro Nagisa Oshima is as provocative as one would expect from such a remarkable filmmaker. The film follows Sanpei Shirato's classic comic story about the son of an assassinated feudal lord i…

★ 5.2

Twinkle Heart: Gingakei made Todokanai

OVA · 1986 · Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: Love, Heaven's greatest treasure went missing and to get it back, the Great God decides to send his two daughters Lemon and Cherry, as well as their governess Berry to find it. However, their search doesn't go so well, mainly because they decide they like it at planet Earth and p…

★ 6.7

Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics

Shin Grimm Meisaku Gekijou

TV · 1988 · Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: Every episode is a stand-alone retelling of a different fairy or folk tale. Not all of them are based on the fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm.

★ 6.4

Secrets of Akko-chan Season 2

Himitsu no Akko-chan 2

TV · 1988 · Comedy, Mahou Shoujo

Synopsis: Akko-chan is a bright and energetic 5th grader in elementary school whose father is a newscaster and mother is a picture-book writer. Akko always cherishes the palm-sized mirror that was given to her by her father and treats it with care. However, the mirror was accidentally brok…

★ 5.4

Calimero

TV · 1974 · Comedy

Synopsis: Calimero is a small black bird who has a shell on his head; his dream is to fly like the other birds. When he tries to fly and screws up he is teased by the other birds, but his girlfriend Pricilla is there to cheer him up. Despite his appearance, he is quite smart and thinks up …

★ 5.2

Fables of the Green Forest

Yama Nezumi Rocky Chuck

TV · 1973 · Adventure, Fantasy, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Various stories about a group of animals that live together in a forest. The stories are adaptations from the many children's books written by Thornton W. Burgess.

★ 6.2

Dangard Ace

Wakusei Robo Danguard Ace

TV · 1977 · Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: In order to explore the newly discovered planet, Promethe, there are many projects are running all over the world. Here in Japan, under the direction of Dr. Oedo, "Space Carrier Jasdum" and "Planet Robot Dangard A" are being built. Ichimonji Takuma is a candidate for the pilot of…

★ 4.9

Transformers: Scramble City

OVA · 1986 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Beginning with a recap of the coming of the Transformers to Earth and the story of Devastator, the OVA then gets its original story underway, as the Autobots are shown to be in the midst of constructing the powerful "Scramble City," overseen by their newest arrival, Ultra Magnus.…

★ 5.8

Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like A Warrior?

Ginga Tetsudou 999: Kimi wa Senshi no You ni Ikirareru ka?

Special · 1979 · Sci-Fi

Synopsis: A remake of episodes 12-13 of the TV version.

★ 5.2

DEAD HEAT

OVA · 1987 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: FXs, two-legged motorcycles with arms, and racing with these machines have become wildly popular due to the sport's increased propensity for violence. Makoto is the driver for a D-ranked FX team deep in debt but with a thirst for victory. With an opportunity to race in the upcomi…

★ 5.9

Touch 2: The Farewell Gift

Touch 2: Sayonara no Okurimono

Movie · 1986 · Drama, Romance, Sports

Synopsis: Compilation movie of the second year of the Touch timeline. Plotwise, the movie doesn't have much to do with the series second year. (Source: AniDB)

★ 5.8

Minky Momo vs. Creamy Mami

Mahou no Princess Minky Momo vs. Mahou no Tenshi Creamy Mami

Special · 1985 · Mahou Shoujo

Synopsis: Shown as a bonus movie with the theatrical screening of Mahou no Tenshi Creamy Mami: Long Goodbye and Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: Yume no Naka no Rondo. (Source: AniDB)

★ 5.2

8 Man

TV · 1963 · Action, Drama, Mecha

Synopsis: A private investigator working a routine case involving stolen technology is mortally wounded. His only hope for survival comes from sacrificing his humanity to become 8Man—a powerful cyborg crime-fighter enhanced with a living human brain. Resurrected as the ultimate high-tech v…

★ 6.3

Space Warrior Baldios (Movie)

Uchuu Senshi Baldios (Movie)

Movie · 1981 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: This film supplied the ending to the cancelled Space Warrior Baldios television series.

★ 6.2

Patalliro! Stardust Keikaku

Movie · 1983 · Adventure, Comedy, Romance

Synopsis: A series of diamond robberies have taken place all over the world. When Malynera's reserves are also emptied, Patalliro and Bancoran head to Japan following a clue in the form of a mechanical spider found on the scene. However, while they're interrogating a suspect, he's assassin…

★ 5.8

Sherlock Hound: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle / Treasure Under the Sea

Meitantei Holmes: Aoi Ruby no Maki / Kaitei no Zaihou no Maki

Movie · 1984 · Adventure, Comedy, Mystery

Synopsis: The famous blue ruby is stolen in such an elaborate way, that only one villain can be suspected - Professor Moriarty. It is up to Sherlock Holmes to return it and, in the process, to turn a young pick-pocket on the right path. In the second part, Moriarty sets his sights even hig…

★ 5.6

The Ten Little Gall Force

OVA · 1988 · Action, Comedy, Mecha

Synopsis: A super deformed parody which depicts the "making of " Eternal Story and Destruction. A very humorous behind-the-scenes look (if "Gall Force" were a live-action series instead of being animated). Cast and crew members run into severe and embarrassing difficulties as things do not…