Anime catalog

Samurai Kid

Shounen Ninja Kaze no Fujimaru

TV · 1964 · Action, Adventure

Synopsis: Kidnapped and rescued by a Ninja, Fujimaru has mastered martial arts over the years. Now he sets off on a journey to find his mother and also locate an old tome containing secret martial arts techniques. (Source: AniDB)

World's Famous Stories for Children: Thumb Princess

Sekai Meisaku Douwa: Oyayubi Hime

Movie · 1978 · Fantasy

Synopsis: This anime movie is an adaption from the famous fairytale for kids Thumbelina, that aired 1978 in Japan.

Bremen 4

Bremen 4: Jigoku no Naka no Tenshi-tachi

Special · 1981 · Adventure

Synopsis: TV anime created as a part of "24-Hour Television". Since 1978, Japanese TV network NTV has been doing charity event "24-Hour Television" every summer. Tezuka Production created anime specials for the event under the supervision of Osamu Tezuka. "Bremen 4: Jigoku no Naka no Tensh…

Ox Tales

Geragera Boes Monogatari

TV · 1987 · Comedy

Synopsis: Farm life has never been this wacky. Where else could you find a turtle with a built in TV under his shell, a bald lion, an elephant whose trunk doubles as a garden hose and an inflatable octopus. All run by a good-natured ox named Olly. (Source: ANN)

Space Ace

Uchuu Ace

TV · 1965 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Dr. Tatsunoko of Tatsunoko Research Center goes undersea accompanied by his daughter Asari to inquire into some mysterious radiation and discovers there a giant shell and it is known that the radiation comes from a globe laid inside the shell. Then Asari finds an object in the sh…

Moero Arthur: Hakuba no Ouji

Moero Arthur: Hakuba no Ouji

TV · 1980 · Adventure

Synopsis: Moero Arthur Hakuba no Oji is an anime based on the Arthurian legend and it is a sequel to the earlier series Entaku no Kishi Monogatari: Moero Arthur. This time Arthur conceals his true identity in order to defeat Ziking as he and his four new companions begin a journey of adven…

AWAKE

AWAKE

Special · 1984 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: The first episode served as the opening animation for 1984's SciFi convention named Uru Matsuri III (ウル祭Ⅲ) and it follows the style of the Daicon openings. The video consists of two primary fixations of the Japanese otaku culture in the 80s - scifi and lolis. The 2nd episode is o…

GRIM

GRIM

Movie

Synopsis: Film by Takashi Ito.

Captain (TV)

Captain (TV)

TV · 1983 · Sports

Synopsis: The original is an impressive sports manga featuring not heroes, but common boys, and the story depicts the growth of Sumiya 2 junior high school baseball team (the successive captains and players) in downtown Tokyo. Takao Taniguchi, who was a substitute player of the second team…

Jean Valjean Monogatari

Jean Valjean Monogatari

Special · 1979 · Drama

Synopsis: Animated adaptation of Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables".

The Unlucky Butterfly

Chou no Sainan

Movie · Action

Synopsis: A short movie from 1931 about a mouse stealing a butterfly's wings and her journey to get them back.

Seigi wo Aisuru Mono Gekkou Kamen

Seigi wo Aisuru Mono Gekkou Kamen

TV · 1972 · Action, Adventure

Synopsis: Moonlight Mask's identity has always been a mystery (which is why the Moonlight Mask persona is credited as being played by "?" in the original series). Decked out in white tights, white & red cape, white scarf, yellow gloves & boots, dark glasses, face cloth and Indian-style tur…

Demon of the Kick

Kick no Oni

TV · 1970 · Drama, Sports

Synopsis: An arrogant karate master named Tadashi Sawamura enters the kickboxing ring to prove his superiority, only to be beaten into a coma by a practictioner of the new art. After recovering, his trainer Endo convinced Sawamura to study kickboxing in order to regain his honor. The serie…

Oshougatsu da yo! Doraemon

Oshougatsu da yo! Doraemon

Special · 1979 · Comedy

Zero Tester

Zero Tester

TV · 1973 · Action, Adventure, Mecha

Synopsis: A series of space accidents turn out to be the work of the Armanoid aliens, who plan to conquer Earth. Professor Tachibana gathers a team around him at the Future Science Invention Center and prepares five state-of-the-art vehicles for Shin, Go, Lisa, and Captain Kenmotsu. Three …

Breaking of Branches is Forbidden

Hanaori

Movie · Comedy

Synopsis: The head monk orders a young acolyte to guard a beautiful cherry tree in the monastery garden while he goes out. But the older man underestimates his colleague’s fondness for sake. As it so happens, a samurai warrior and his servant decide to have a picnic feast in the same garde…

The World of Hans Christian Andersen

Andersen Monogatari

Movie · 1968 · Drama

Synopsis: Hans Christian Andersen is a little boy with a talent for making up stories. With his skill, his friends of all species, and his positive attitude, he helps brighten the lives of the people around him. This movie contains elements of many of Andersen's tales, most prominently The…

Time Bokan Series: Itadakiman

Time Bokan Series: Itadakiman

TV · 1983 · Mecha

Synopsis: The story begins in the year of 20XX. Oshaka School in Kamakuland is a prestige school of the world where only those who are pure and clearheaded descendants of Priest Sanzo's clan may be admitted. As for the familiar villain trio, they are in firm belief that they are genuine de…

The Story of Fifteen Boys

Hitomi no Naka no Shounen: Juugo Shounen Hyouryuuki

Special · 1987 · Adventure

Synopsis: A two-week summer vacation has turned out to be a long struggle for survival. The Story of 15 Boys is based on "Deux Ans de Vacances," a unique masterpiece and the only novel that Jules Verne wrote especially for children. Now this story has been animated through the use of leadi…

Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam: "Kate no Kioku" - Namida no Dakkai Sakusen!!

Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam: "Kate no Kioku" - Namida no Dakkai Sakusen!!

OVA · 1985 · Action, Adventure, Mecha

Synopsis: The story takes place in Kukto in D.C. 2060 - a year after VIFAM. Ypserlon has been restored to peace, though there still remains occasional skirmishes. The Thirteen are invited there for a ceremony by the new Kukto government (its members are formerly the rebels). As two unexpec…

Dankichi on a Tropical Island

Bouken Dankichi: Hyouryuu no Maki

Movie · Adventure

Synopsis: A boy fights with savage tribesmen and animals on a tropical island.

Whatever, White Bear

Katte ni Shirokuma

OVA · 1987 · Comedy

Synopsis: Shiro is a dim-witted albino bear who lives with his mother and siblings in a remote forest, fishing and hunting for food on a daily basis. One day, a chance encounter with a tortoise leads the family to take an unexpected adventure far from their home. As they encounter various …

Mado

Mado

Movie · Comedy

Synopsis: Short experimental animation from 1965 by Yoji Kuri.

Nihiki no Sanma

Nihiki no Sanma

Movie · Comedy

Synopsis: Original monochrome version of a short experimental film by animation pioneer Youji Kuri.