Anime catalog

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Norakuro-kun

TV · 1987 · Comedy, Mystery

Synopsis: October, 1987, Autumn. In Suganami, Tokyo, there lives the Kinoshita family whereby the father draws very little pay out of his job as an ordinary salaryman. In order to cover expenses, he decides to let out the second floor of their apartment to earn additional rental income. On…

★ 4.1

Tooyamazakura Uchuuchou: Yatsu no Na wa Gold

OVA · 1988 · Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: This science-fiction anime was inspired somewhat by the life of Kinshiro Toyama (1793-1855), who was first popularized in the 1893 kabuki play "Toyama no Kinsan."

★ 5.2

Wanpaku Tanteidan

TV · 1968 · Action, Mystery

Synopsis: A group of young boys (plus a token girl and her little brother, the obligatory brat) form a detective club, pooling their talents for brain, brawn, invention, and driving skills to solve crimes in Tokyo. Much to the consternation of police chief Nakamura, they often succeed wher…

★ 6.4

Manga Mitokoumon

TV · 1981

Synopsis: Mitokomon is the empror's trusted man with a high sense of justice. He is sent to travel around the country in order to observe the quality of life in each province and run a check on the official's performances and report back to the empror. Along with him are sent two bodyguard…

★ 6.2

Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam: Kieta 12-nin

OVA · 1985 · Action, Adventure, Mecha

Synopsis: This episode is a sidestory and can be inserted somewhere between episodes #18 and #21. This is a "mystery" and so the present writer does not tell the whole story. The Janus is sailing towards Taut when something unexpected happens.

★ 6.3

OKAWARI-BOY Starzan S

TV · 1984 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: On planet Kirakira live two tribes: Senobi and Robot. Senobi, quiet and peacefully set, settle down in the forest. Robot comes from the desert and starts war to take control of afforested grounds. A young hero coming from Senobi tries to appease the whole situation.

★ 4.2

The Plane Cabby's Lucky Day

Oatari Sora no Entaku

Movie · Comedy

Synopsis: Short movie from 1932 about a man who flies a plane-taxi.

★ 5.3

Starchild Chobin

Hoshi no Ko Chobin

TV · 1974 · Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Chobin is a cute little alien prince from another planet, who crash landed on earth. Looking for his mother, he has a magical bracelet that will help him on his quest.

★ 6.0

Hoero Bunbun

TV · 1980 · Adventure, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Bunbun, an abandoned puppy meets the old Big, also a stray dog. Bunbun will learn to survive in an hostile and strange world. (Source: manga-distribution.fr)

★ 5.3

Meitantei Holmes: Mrs. Hudson Hitojichi Jiken no Maki / Dover Kaikyou no Daikuuchuusen no Maki

Movie · 1986 · Adventure, Comedy, Mystery

Synopsis: The second Meitantei Holmes movie featuring two episodes from the anime series.

★ 5.6

Fortunate Fawn

Kojika Monogatari: THE YEARLING

TV · 1983 · Drama

Synopsis: Set in Hokkaido, Japan's outback, a young boy discovers a fawn whose mother has been hit by a car and attempts to raise it himself. (Source: ANN)

★ 4.7

Kaitei Daisensou: Ai no 20,000 Miles

Special · 1981 · Action, Adventure

Synopsis: All the nations of Earth are crumbling before the might of Darius, ruler of the Gabia Empire. Meanwhile, childhood friends Ben and Ricky are sailing on the oceans is search of the lost city of Atlantis. When their ship is sunk they are saved by Captain Nemo in his submarine Nauti…

★ 5.0

Seito Shokun! Kokoro ni Midori no Neckerchief wo

Special · 1986 · Comedy

Synopsis: Based on a shoujo manga "Seito Shokun!" by Shouji Youko, serialized in Kodansha's Shoujo Friend. Students who do not trust teachers, teachers who give up faith in education, parents who blame schools for their children's misbehavior... Naoko was at a loss when she was assigned as…

★ 4.0

Belly Drum Dance at Shojoji Temple

Shoujouji no Tanuki-bayashi

Movie

Synopsis: Short movie adapting the song of the same name.

★ 5.7

Doraemon: Time Machine de Oshougatsu

Special · 1979 · Comedy

Synopsis: N/A

★ 4.4

The Donkey

Manga Roba

Movie

Synopsis: A man and his young son travel through the countryside to take their donkey to a horse auction. Unfortunately every person they pass has a different opinion on how this should be accomplished, leading to disastrous results when the dim-witted father abandons common sense in an at…

★ 6.3

Kinnikuman: New York Kikiippatsu!

Movie · 1986 · Action, Comedy, Sports

Synopsis: Terryman, Robin Mask, and the other Justice Choujins are participating in a tournament in New York. Suddenly, Akuma Shogun (not the same as the guy from the series) arrives and defeats all of the Justice Choujins and absorbs their power... all except Kinnikuman (who was late for …

★ 4.6

Korochan

Koguma no Koro-chan

Movie · 1958

Synopsis: Japanese fairy tale about a bear cub who would rather play than help his parents with house chores.

★ 5.8

Midoriyama Koukou Koushien-hen

OVA · 1989 · Comedy, Sports

Synopsis: The story of students of a baseball team from Midoriyama High School, who will participate in the 66th National Championship Tournament of Senior High School Baseball in Japan.

★ 5.9

Don Chuck Stories

Don Chuck Monogatari

TV · 1975 · Adventure, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Young beaver Chuck's adventure with his little friends. When thy are in trouble, Chuck often asks his father to help them out. (Source: ANN)

★ 3.8

My Big Emergency

Oira no Hijouji

Movie

Synopsis: A country of peaceful frogs is attacked by a country of devils. The film is meant for crisis awareness as Japan was on the brink of war with China at the time. Unfortunately, both countries did end up going to war the following year; it was the Second Sino-Japanese War.

★ 5.9

Song of the Ladybug

Tentou Mushi no Uta

TV · 1974 · Drama, Slice of Life

Synopsis: The adventures of seven orphan who live in poverty, although they have a very rich grandfather.

★ 4.9

Noozles

Fushigi na Koala Blinky

TV · 1984 · Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: One day, Sandy's father, Prof. Brown, sends her a stuffed koala doll from one of his trips. Sandy discovers that, after rubbing the koala's nose, he comes alive. His name is Blinky and he is from the magical "down under" Koalawalla Land. They are soon joined by his little sister,…

★ 4.5

Rascal Racoon

Kamishibai Itazuratanuki no maki

Movie · Action, Supernatural

Synopsis: A tanuki causes mischief at a temple.