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Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics

Grimm Meisaku Gekijou

TV · 1987 · Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: The series consists of mostly stand-alone episodes which retell different fairy or folk tales. Despite the title, they are not all based on fairy tales collected by the Grimm Brothers.

★ 7.0

Unico in the Island of Magic

Unico Mahou no Shima e

Movie · 1983 · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Based on "Unico and the Kingdom of the Sun," which was newly written as a theater version, this animated film features a battle between the wizard Kukuruku and Unico. Kukuruku builds a castle using dolls transformed from men as building parts. The story revolves around the sorrow…

★ 5.7

Cutey Honey F: The Movie

Movie · 1997 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: Honey Kisaragi is a perfectly normal beautiful high school student. Until her scientist father is kidnapped by the evil organization Panther Claw, that is. But her father left behind a device she can use to transform into the red-haired sword-wielding heroine Cutey Honey.

★ 5.5

Seikimatsu★Darling

OVA · 1996 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Synopsis: Kousaku Ogata has been nursing feelings for his coworker, Youichirou Takasugi, for so long that he can no longer sleep without dreaming of him. When he finally manages to confess, he is thrilled that Takasugi feels the same way. But despite their mutual attraction, Takasugi think…

★ 6.1

Shadow Skill: The Movie

Eigi: SHADOW SKILL (1996)

OVA · 1996 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: In a war torn world of deadly conflict, one small group of heroes stands against the forces of darkness, armed only with two weapons—their unswerving dedication to good and the superhuman martial art known as the Shadow Skill... (Source: ANN)

★ 6.5

Perman

TV · 1967 · Comedy

Synopsis: After Mitsuo receives a mask from a retiring superhero, he becomes Perman. (Source: AniDB)

★ 5.5

The Flying Luna Clipper

OVA · 1987 · Comedy, Ecchi, Music

Synopsis: A trip on a chartered plane with a number of other thrill-seekers (most of whom are anthropomorphic fruits and vegetables) and hop from island to island, each of which offer their own unique visual delights. (Source: IMDB)

★ 6.2

Space Battleship Yamato: The New Voyage

Uchuu Senkan Yamato: Aratanaru Tabidachi

Special · 1979 · Drama, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: It is the year 2201. The Yamato has returned from the devastating battle with Emperor Zordar and the Comet Empire. Sanada, Aihara, and Shima are released from the hospital, and go to pay their respects to the fallen crew members at Okita's memorial. They meet Tokugawa's son Tasuk…

★ 5.2

Cosmos Pink Shock

OVA · 1986 · Adventure, Comedy, Romance

Synopsis: Based on a 1984 serial on the "Animevision" video magazine. The original material was compiled into this one-shot video. (Source: AniDB)

★ 6.5

Alfred J. Quack

Chiisana Ahiru no Ooki na Ai no Monogatari: Ahiru no Kwak

TV · 1989 · Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Synopsis: The series covers the life of a Dutch duck named Alfred J Kwak from the day he is born. He lost his parents, brothers, and sisters when he was young and was raised by a mole. In his life, Alfred tries to help all sorts of animals all over the world. The series is meant to enterta…

★ 4.8

Maryuu Senki

OVA · 1987 · Fantasy, Horror

Synopsis: Once upon a time, there was a certain family having strong influence on the rule of the Imperial Court. They had their own might called "Kidou" and yet got hated because of the might itself. At last, the patriarch of the family was entrapped to his death, and all the family was d…

★ 2.5

Human Zoo

Ningen Doubutsuen

Movie

Synopsis: A story about a human zoo.

★ 6.6

Catnapped! The Movie

Totsuzen! Neko no Kuni Banipal Witt

Movie · 1995 · Adventure

Synopsis: Fifth-grader, Toriyasu, and his little sister, Meeko, have a dog named Papadoll who has been missing for the past week. One night, two cats take the two children to the distant cat land of Banipal Witt, where Papadoll was abducted. Because of his long exposure to Banipal Witt's s…

★ 6.5

Superkid (1983)

Perman (1983)

TV short · 1983 · Comedy

Synopsis: Mitsuo encountered Superman, an alien who is a part of a federation that tries to maintain peace in the galaxy. He then received a helmet (that also serves as a mask) that gives superhuman strength, a cape that enables the wearer to fly, and a badge that allows him to breathe und…

★ 5.4

Bounty Dog

Bounty Dog: Getsumen no Ibu

OVA · 1994 · Action, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: In the future, mankind has colonized the bleak expanses of the moon. Cities now stand proudly where there was once only desolation and emptiness. But there are alien forces that do not want mankind to succeed and only one man can stop them. He is a member of the Bounty Dog Invest…

★ 6.6

The Golden Bird

Grimm Douwa: Kin no Tori

Movie · 1987 · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Kin No Tori is an adaptation of the homonymous fairy tale The Golden Bird by Brothers Grimm. A golden apple is stolen from the King's garden. The King orders his three sons to guard the apples in turn and to find out who is the thief. When the youngest son, Hans, presents a feath…

★ 6.4

Space Family Carlvinson

Uchuu Kazoku Carlvinson

OVA · 1988 · Comedy, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: After a sudden crash, a performing troupe finds the remains of a ruined spaceship with a single survivor—a human infant named Corona. With little knowledge of the baby's home planet or culture, the troupe members decide to take on their most challenging roles yet—that of a human …

★ 4.7

Vampire Wars

Vampire Sensou

OVA · 1990 · Supernatural

Synopsis: Due to his involvement with an international terrorist group, Kuki Kosaburo flees to France to live under an assumed identity. Kuki has few worries, now spending his time enjoying alcohol and women—until French government agent George Lasaar captures him for his crimes. But rathe…

★ 5.6

Ninja Ryuukenden

OVA · 1991 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: By day, Ryu Hayabusa is the owner of a simple shop selling Japanese antiques. By night, he defends New York City as the Dragon Ninja. When the respected Dr. Ned Friedman announces that he has developed a perfect cure for cancer in an extremely bizarre press conference, Ryu knows …

★ 7.0

Tiger Mask Nisei

TV · 1981 · Sports

Synopsis: Second season to the original Tiger Mask, with a different cast of characters.

★ 6.6

Captain Tsubasa: Saikyou no Teki! Holland Youth

OVA · 1995 · Action, Sports

Synopsis: The last Captain Tsubasa movie is about the match between Japan and Holland. After the Japanese team lost two games against this apparently supreme opponent, their confidence is at its lowest point and even Hyuga, having a hurt leg, is desperate. Thus the management tries everyth…

★ 6.8

Shin Aim for the Ace!

Shin Ace wo Nerae!

TV · 1978 · Drama, Sports

Synopsis: Heroine, Hiromi Oka, has just entered a high school famous for its tennis club. She has started playing tennis yearning after Madam Butterfly. She was expecting to enjoy playing tennis with her best friend, Maki, but the situation changes when the new coach, Mr. Munakata, suddenl…

★ 4.4

Katsugeki Shoujo Tanteidan

OVA · 1986 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: Our heroine has been kidnapped and her two somewhat ditzy friends decided to save her in a war machine they found in her house. Unfortunately they have little idea of how it works so let the random destruction begin. (Source: AniDB)

★ 5.5

Alakazam the Great

Saiyuuki

Movie · 1960 · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Upon a mountain, a monkey is born from stone—nameless, parentless, and friendless. That is, until one day, he encounters a young female monkey named RinRin, who offers to be his friend. Through RinRin's encouragement, he becomes king after a test of bravery; however, his personal…