Anime catalog

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…

Fushigi no Umi no Nadia: Nautilus Story

Fushigi no Umi no Nadia: Nautilus Story

OVA · Action, Adventure

Synopsis: A shorter, more streamlined version of Nadia called "The Nautilus Story", which all but eliminates the filler arc and concentrates on the struggle between Nemo and Gargoyle. Some scenes in the more pivotal episodes are cut as well. The compilation series was made by Hideaki Anno,…

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…

Hayou no Tsurugi: Shikkoku no Mashou

Hayou no Tsurugi: Shikkoku no Mashou

OVA · 1992 · Fantasy, Supernatural

Synopsis: A resident of the Floating Castle that battle demon beings, the girl Rasutel (Rasu), chosen by the willful lady, the Demon-Breaker sword, is sent on a quest to save a princess kidnapped by a Youki. Her quest is helped by a mysterious Youki called Anshu (but he has basic color tha…

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.

21 Emon

21 Emon

TV · 1991 · Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: In 2018 a young boy named 21 Emon dreams of becoming a space pilot and exploring space in general. He is the heir to a long line of hotel owners, which dates back to the founder of during the Tokugawa shogunate. Since the Earth has become a planet visited by tourists from all ove…

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 …

My Sky: Detective Story

Ore no Sora: Keiji-hen

OVA · 1991 · Drama

Synopsis: Yasuda Ippei (Shonozaki Ken) is the son of Yasuda Seijiro (Osugi Ren), the head of Yasuda Group, Japan's biggest business conglomerate. Although he is the son of a distinguished family, he has absolutely no disagreeable areas and is liked by everyone. His academic achievements ar…

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.

Hidari no O'Clock!!

Hidari no O'Clock!!

OVA · 1990 · Drama

Synopsis: Yuu Shinozaki is fed up with living according to the clock, the clock that always turns right. His liberal thinking gets him in bad terms with his parents, teachers and childhood friend Aoi, with only his biker sister Moe to understand him. One day, after an exceptionally upsetti…

The Larks' Moving Day

Hibari no Yadogae

Movie · Action

Synopsis: A family of larkspurs debates when to move as harvest time comes near.

The Bear Dodger

Kuma ni Kuwarenu Otoko

Movie · Adventure, Music

Synopsis: Morality tale, musical, involving two boys who find themselves being pursued by bears in the forest. Short film from 1948.

Ugokie Kori no Tatehiki

Ugokie Kori no Tatehiki

Movie · Comedy, Supernatural

Synopsis: Movie from 1933. Fox spirit turns into a samurai and picks on a racoon spirit. The racoon spirit gets his father and they team up against the fox spirit.

BE-BOP Kaizokuban

BE-BOP Kaizokuban

OVA · Comedy

Synopsis: Based on a parody manga of Be-Bop Highschool.

Futari Daka

Futari Daka

TV · 1984 · Sports

Synopsis: Two motor-bike crazy young men meet on a track one day. One almost kills the other and after a while, they discover that they have the same first name. Since they are both excellent at racing, they very quickly become rivals ... but their passion and firstname is not the only thi…