Anime catalog

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Found: 2,262

Kikou Ryouhei Merowlink

OVA · 1988 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: As the sole survivor from a squad that was sacrificed and hung out as scapegoats for embezzlement of military resources at the end of the 100 years war, Merowlink Ality is out for revenge. Carrying the dogtags of his deceased comrades and armed with a dated AT rifle, he swears to…

★ 7.1

Sherlock Hound

Meitantei Holmes

TV · 1984 · Adventure, Comedy, Mystery

Synopsis: Loosely based on the "Sherlock Holmes" series by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Hound turns all the classic characters into dogs. The canine Sherlock Holmes, his assistant Watson, and housemaid Mrs. Hudson work together to solve mysteries. The culprit is usually Professor Moria…

★ 5.5

OUTLANDERS

Outlanders

OVA · 1986 · Adventure, Comedy, Ecchi

Synopsis: Tetsuya Wakatsuki, a young photographer, documents an alien invasion that brutally annihilates the human population. When a few mishaps lead to him being pushed up against the enemy commander, Tetsuya is knocked unconscious. Much to his surprise, he wakes up on a spaceship where …

★ 5.9

Dallos

OVA · 1983 · Action, Drama, Mecha

Synopsis: There was a time when life on Earth ran out of resources due to overpopulation. As a result, colonists were sent to the Moon, where they had to do dangerous and challenging mining jobs. Their efforts paid well, as the people of Earth now prosper from the Moon's bounty—but the col…

★ 6.9

Dr. Slump: Arale-chan

TV · 1981 · Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Dr. Slump creates a little android girl, Arale, who is very strong, happy, and totally common senseless. They live in Penguin Village where the strangest things happen (e.g., the dawn is announced by a little pig wearing a basquee) (Source: ANN)

★ 6.1

Toward the Terra

Terra e...

Movie · 1980 · Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: In the five hundred years since Earth's environment was destroyed and the planet came to be known as Terra, humans have created a society in space that is entirely logical. Supercomputers control the government, babies are grown in artificial wombs and assigned parents randomly, …

★ 6.8

Urusei Yatsura Movie 1: Only You

Urusei Yatsura: Only You

Movie · 1983 · Adventure, Comedy, Romance

Synopsis: Lum doesn't need much assistance going ballistic when everyone in Tomobiki gets an invitation to Ataru's wedding -- and she's not listed as the bride! It seems that some 11 years ago, Ataru played "Shadow Tag" with a young girl named Elle and won. Unfortunately, Elle was yet anot…

★ 6.3

Leda: The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko

Genmu Senki Leda

OVA · 1985 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: For a year and a half, Youko Asagiri has fostered an unrequited love for one of her classmates. To express her affection, she composes a piano solo that she plans to show him when she confesses. When the moment of truth comes, however, Youko is not brave enough to speak to her cl…

★ 6.7

They Were 11

11-nin Iru!

Movie · 1986 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: After the Interstellar Alliance established peace among most of the planets in the universe, they created the Cosmo Academy. The academy is renowned as the most elite school in existence, with its graduates guaranteed virtually any job they desire. However, one can only become a …

★ 5.9

Fight!! Iczer-1

Tatakae!! Iczer-1

OVA · 1985 · Action, Ecchi, Horror

Synopsis: Nagisa is a schoolgirl with schoolgirl tendencies, waking up late, rushing off to school and meeting up with friends upon the way. One morning Nagisa comes across a woman dressed in a strange uniform who seems to stare at her, unnerving Nagisa. Later that day, whilst staring out …

★ 5.1

Call Me Tonight

OVA · 1986 · Comedy, Ecchi, Horror

Synopsis: Rumi Natsumi is the fearless leader of Telephone Communication Madonna, a phone sex line that sometimes sends girls to meet a few of their lucky customers in person. As the owner, Rumi handles all of their toughest cases—so when a call comes in from a young man who totally loses …

★ 6.3

The Tale of Genji

Genji Monogatari

Movie · 1987 · Drama, Romance

Synopsis: At the height of the Heian period, Hikaru Genji—the illegitimate son of the emperor—leads a life of luxury as a government official. He spends his time at court sipping tea, dancing, and coming up with elegant excuses to visit his somewhat scandalous lovers. With such a complicat…

★ 7.2

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother

Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri

TV · 1976 · Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: Based on a short section of the novel Cuore by the Italian Edmondo de Amicis, Marco is a young boy living in Genoa, Italy, together with his father Pietro. But the family is not complete, for Marco's mother left for Argentina around a year earlier in order to find work. Letters f…

★ 5.9

Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01

OVA · 1987 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: In the first test of a revolutionary personal battle-suit, the MADOX-01, Ace female test-pilot Elle Kusomoto smashes an attacking tank force and humiliates Lt. Kilgore, Japan's most-macho tank-jockey, in the process. Kilgore swears he'll get even, and he gets his chance when the …

★ 6.4

Speed Racer

Mach GoGoGo

TV · 1967 · Action, Adventure, Sports

Synopsis: The Mach 5 is one of the fastest and most technologically advanced race cars built by man. Equipped with various gadgets and a powerful engine, it provides a challenge for anyone who would dare race against it. The driver of this amazing vehicle is Gou Mifune, a teenager who drea…

★ 6.9

Crusher Joe: The Movie

Crusher Joe

Movie · 1983 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Crushers: intergalactic Jacks-of-All-Trades who will take on any assignment for the right price. Crusher Joe heads a small team of these outer space troubleshooters that includes the cyborg Talos, the beautiful Alfin, and the obligatory kid sidekick Ricky. A routine assignment es…

★ 7.2

Lupin the 3rd: The Fuma Conspiracy

Lupin III: Fuuma Ichizoku no Inbou

Movie · 1987 · Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: Goemon's wedding to Murasaki Inabe, daughter of a samurai clan's leader, is interrupted when the Fuma ninjas attack, kidnapping the bride-to-be and demanding her family's ancient treasure as ransom. Lupin, Jigen, Goemon and Fujiko work together once again to try to save Murasaki …

★ 6.7

Fairy Princess Minky Momo

Mahou no Princess Minky Momo

TV · 1982 · Mahou Shoujo

Synopsis: The land of dreams, Fenarinarsa, was once a kingdom on Earth, but the kingdom gradually drifted away as humanity's belief in dreams waned. To save the kingdom, the king sends his only daughter, Minky Momo, on a mission to restore humanity's dreams. After establishing herself as t…

★ 6.6

Ronin Warriors

Yoroiden Samurai Troopers

TV · 1988 · Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Thousands of years ago, the evil emperor Talpa attempted to conquer the Earth. Defeated, he was banished to the Nether Realm and his armor was divided into 9 separate suits. Now, he has returned to conquer Earth, having reclaimed 4 of the suits. The other 5 are in the possesion o…

★ 7.1

Glass Mask

Glass no Kamen

TV · 1984 · Drama, Romance

Synopsis: Kitajima Maya, a 13-year old girl with a talent for acting, was discovered by the reclusive actress Tsukikage. The story follows Maya's growing up, intense training, overcoming challenges, and evolving into the foremost actress of her generation (she is about 20 so far). Maya's g…

★ 7.5

The Mysterious Cities of Gold

Taiyou no Ko Esteban

TV · 1982 · Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: 1532. Esteban, age 12 is a foundling from Barcelona, with a mysterious power of ordering the Sun to appear, for which he is called "Child of the Sun." Upon the death of his adoptive father, Esteban learns he was rescued as a baby from a sinking ship in the ocean. The mysterious m…

★ 6.4

Saint Seiya: Evil Goddess Eris

Saint Seiya: Jashin Eris

Movie · 1987 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Eris is the goddess of chaos and uses the body of Elien, who is a friend of Hyoga, to revive herself. She obtains the golden apple to drain Athena's life energy to make her ressurection complete and to be able to turn the world in a place filled with chaos. But to be able to atta…

★ 5.1

Katsudou Shashin

Movie

Synopsis: The film consists of a series of cartoon images on fifty frames of a celluloid strip and lasts three seconds at sixteen frames per second. It depicts a young boy in a sailor suit who writes the kanji characters "活動写真" (katsudou shashin, or "moving picture"), then turns towards th…

★ 6.9

Tokimeki Tonight

TV · 1982 · Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Synopsis: Fifteen-year-old Ranze Etou lives a normal life for any girl her age—except for the fact that she resides in a castle with a vampire father and a werewolf mother who constantly worry about her lack of powers. On her first day at a new school, Ranze meets the beautiful Shun Makabe…