Anime catalog

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Gigantor

Tetsujin 28-gou

TV · 1963 · Adventure, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Dr.Haneda was developing experimental giant robot warriors to fight the allies during the Second World War, but before his creations could see action, Allied bombs destroyed the facility and killed him. A decade later criminals discovered two of the surviving prototypes, #26 and …

★ 5.3

Yuki's Sun

Yuki no Taiyou Pilot

Special · Drama

Synopsis: This pilot is remembered, really, for one notable reason: this is Miyazaki's first time as a solo director. He teamed up with Takahata for the later episodes of the 1971-72 Lupin III series, but Yuki's Sun marked his first time solely in the captain's seat. Yuki's Sun was based u…

★ 6.0

Ranma 1/2: Tendou-ke no Oyobidenai Yatsura!

Special · 1992 · Comedy, Slice of Life

Synopsis: This features a Nabiki narrated review of the series where she discusses various characters that the Tendo family has had to tolerate spliced with new animation of Nabiki hanging around the house, taking a bath, and wondering about the true identity of P-chan. It was available th…

★ 4.4

Sword for Truth

Shuranosuke Zanmaken: Shikamamon no Otoko

Movie · 1990 · Action, Supernatural, Thriller

Synopsis: Shurannosuke Sakaki is a masterless samurai with a razor-sharp katana and a cold-hearted personality. Whenever you see the mark of two crossed scythes on his back, death is sure to follow. Because of his exceptional swordsmanship, Shurannosuke is hired by the Nakura Clan to rescu…

★ 7.0

Aim for the Ace!: Final Stage

Ace wo Nerae: Final Stage

OVA · 1989 · Action, Sports

Synopsis: Hiromi continues developing her tennis and shows the results while undergoing an emotional change into an adult. (Source: AniDB)

★ 5.7

Idol Project

OVA · 1995 · Adventure, Comedy, Music

Synopsis: Mimu Emilton is a cute fourteen-year-old who has come to the annual Starland Festival to become an idol, just like her role model, Yuri. It is the most celebrated event on a united Earth, and Yuri, now the President of Earth, has encouraged people to join the ranks of Excellent I…

★ 6.2

Swan Lake

Sekai Meisaku Douwa: Hakuchou no Mizuumi

Movie · 1981 · Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Synopsis: When Prince Siegfried spots a beautiful swan with a crown on its head, for some reason he feels compelled to follow it. He discovers that the swan is, in fact, a princess named Odette, who is under a wizard's curse that causes her to become a swan by day. The wizard, Rothbart, wa…

★ 6.0

Genesis Survivor Gaiarth

Sousei Kishi Gaiarth

OVA · 1992 · Action, Adventure, Mecha

Synopsis: Gaiarth - a world devastated by a cataclysmic war, where pockets of humanity struggle to survive amidst the wreckage of technologies made magical by ignorance. Gaiarth - a world where artificially intelligent machines doggedly pursue their programmed imperatives: to protect, or d…

★ 5.6

Space Fantasia 2001 Nights

OVA · 1987 · Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Based on Yukinobu Hoshino's 1984 manga in "Action Comics; shot in "Super Perspective Technique". It is the 21st century, and two young people were chosen. Adam was sent off into a space ship and was sent off into outer space... (Source: ANN, AniDB)

★ 5.7

Mermaid

Ningyo

Movie · 1964 · Fantasy

Synopsis: In a fictional place where using the imagination is banned, a boy saves a fish, which surprises everyone by turning into a mermaid. The boy is arrested for imagining this "nonsense", and is robbed of his imagination as punishment. (Source: ANN)

★ 5.0

Miss Machiko

Maicching Machiko Sensei

TV · 1981 · Comedy, Ecchi

Synopsis: Machiko Mai is the newest teacher at Asama Elementary; she's young, beautiful, and has the perfect proportions—traits that attract the attention of not only her students, but the rest of the perverted faculty as well. Whether it's luring her in and spraying up her skirt with a ho…

★ 5.7

Hyper Doll

Rakushou! Hyper Doll

OVA · 1995 · Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Mew and Mica are alien androids sent by their boss to defend the Earth. Unfortunately for our planet, they are the laziest superheroines you will ever meet. Now most superheroes would drop whatever they're doing, transform, and proceed to kick monsters' butts... but these two wou…

★ 4.9

Makariudo: Demon Hunter

OVA · 1989 · Action, Horror, Supernatural

Synopsis: Yama Rikudo is not your average teenage girl. With her trademark duo horn-like tufted hair, she’s really a kind of demon policewoman, charged with the duty of protecting Japan from demonic monsters that’ve gone AWOL. Even when her demon superiors try and pull her off the job, bec…

★ 6.1

Galaxy Fraulein Yuna Returns

Ginga Ojousama Densetsu Yuna: Shin`en no Fairy

OVA · 1996 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: Just when everything seems peaceful again for Yuna and her friends, a new enemy appears in the form of three robotic sisters. Yuna must once again become the Savior of Light to fight this strong, new evil. (Source: ANN)

★ 6.8

Fairy Princess Minky Momo 2nd

Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: Yume wo Dakishimete

TV · 1991 · Mahou Shoujo

Synopsis: After the events of the 1st series, Fenarinarsa continues to drift from Earth, so the King asks for help from the kingdom, Marinarsa, to send their daughter, Momo (Who is identical to the 1st one) to Earth to regain humanity's faith in their dreams.

★ 4.1

Ryokunohara Labyrinth: Sparkling Phantom

OVA · Drama, Psychological, Romance

Synopsis: Hiroki and Kanata have been together since they were children. One day Hiroki is caught up in an accident while trying to save a little girl. The next thing he knows, he is looking down on his own body. Separated from his body, Kanata, and everything else, he tries to figure out …

★ 3.7

Love

Movie · Psychological, Romance

Synopsis: A short experimental anime about a woman desperately in love. Made by Yoji Kuri, a well-known Japanese indie animator.

★ 6.1

Hello Kitty

Daisuki! Hello Kitty

TV · 1993

Synopsis: The adventures of a young kitten named Kitty with her twin sister Mimi. It's a variety of adventures, including Kitty in some fairy tales as well.

★ 5.1

Butt Attack Punisher Girl Gautaman R

Dengeki Oshioki Musume Gootaman R: Ai to Kanashimi no Final Battle

OVA · 1994 · Action, Comedy, Ecchi

Synopsis: Gootaman is back, and ready to bring justice to the Black Buddha gang who are still terrorizing the PR Academy! Unfortunately her alter ego Mari has fallen in love with the group’s leader Tobishima, who has been tasked with killing the bare bottomed hero! Will their romantic feel…

★ 5.5

Riki-Oh: The Wall of Hell

Riki-Oh: Toukatsu Jigoku

OVA · 1989 · Action

Synopsis: A Retelling of the prison arc of the manga RIKI-OH! The story follows Saiga Riki-Oh, a young man blessed with inhuman strength. After taking revenge against a yakuza boss who was responsible for the death of his girlfriend, he ends up in a maximum security prison owned by a priva…

★ 5.9

Tekkaman Blade II

Uchuu no Kishi Tekkaman Blade II

OVA · 1994 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: 10 years have passed since the end of the last war against the radam. A new team of Space Knights has been assembled under the lead of Aki and D-boy. The first mission of the new tekkaman is to defeat the radam but then, they have to fight against a remnent from the past. (Source…

★ 5.4

Iczelion

Iczer-Girl Iczelion

OVA · 1995 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Iczelion, the final entry in the Icz series, is a departure from the previous storyline in most respects. Throughout the galaxy, two villains destroy and pillage anything in their path. Their names are Cross and Chaos, and they are ready to invade their next target: Earth. The on…

★ 6.4

Raccoon Rascal

Araiguma Rascal

TV · 1977 · Drama, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Life in Brailsford Junction, Wisconsin, is simple and quiet for Sterling North, who spends most of his free time caring for animals. With his mother in the hospital and his brother fighting on the Western Front, the boy lives only with his father and his dog Hauser. One weekend, …

★ 6.0

Gall Force 2: Destruction

OVA · 1987 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Lufy, discovered floating lifeless in space, is brought on board a Solnoid cruiser and given another chance at life. Once the hardened warrior, she is shown events that shake her faith (one's own death seems to have a way of changing one's philosophy) and lessening her power as a…