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Mako the Mermaid

Mahou no Mako-chan

TV · 1970 · Mahou Shoujo, Romance

Synopsis: Mako is a young siren and daughter to the King of the Sea. In a stormy day she rescues the young sport Akira from a wrecked ship, but ends up falling in love with him. So, with help from the Witch of the Sea, she's transformed into a human, and becomes a highschool student who he…

★ 5.4

The Green Cat

Midori no Neko

OVA · 1989 · Mystery

Synopsis: The story is a mystery about a green cat and a private detective who investigates where it came from. The cat was thought to be good luck, but eventually brought misfortune to all those who come in contact. The story was taken directly from the 5th subtitle of the 1950s Lion Book…

★ 5.5

XANADU Dragonslayer Densetsu

OVA · 1988 · Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: Based on the role-playing game "Legend of Xanadu". The evil magician Reichswar has killed the King to gain possession of a magic crystal; now he means to use its power to rule the whole of Xanadu. Then the widowed Queen Rieru is kidnapped. One brave young warrior, wielding the ma…

★ 6.6

The White Whale of Mu

Muu no Hakugei

TV · 1980 · Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: In ancient times, the continents of Atlantis and Mu fought a war, and Atlantis lost. After losing the war, Atlantis transformed itself into a small planet and timeslipped to the present-day to try to take over the world again. But five warriors from Mu assemble on Easter Island, …

★ 5.1

EXPLORER-WOMAN RAY

OVA · 1989 · Action, Adventure

Synopsis: She's an archeologist AND a black belt and Ray Kazuki will need her brains and her brawn as she plunges into a thrill-filled adventure. Ray's examining an exciting new archeological discovery: a legendary temple located in an isolated area of the world. As always, she has with he…

★ 5.8

Barbapapa

TV short · 1974 · Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: Barbapapa and his family can turn into anything they want. Each member of the family has his or her own personality. Very good show for the youngest children as each episode deals with another problem they will recognize in a way that is 'morally correct'. (Source: ANN)

★ 6.3

Powered Armor Dorvack

Tokusou Kihei Dorvack

TV · 1983 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: When aliens invade Earth, Triple Command, led by fearless Masato Mugen, is placed in charge of defense. Masato is aided by Frenchman Pierre Bonaparte and Japanese-American girl Loui Oberon. (Source: AnimeNfo)

★ 5.7

A Time Slip of 10,000 Years: Prime Rose

Time Slip 10000-nen: Prime Rose

Special · 1983 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: An emergency arises on Earth when a space fortress known as Death Mask splits up and starts falling toward the cities of Kujukuri and Dallas, forcing their people to evacuate. When the fragments make contact with the surface, the two areas suddenly vanish—and go 10 thousand years…

★ 5.7

Kitty's Studio

Koneko no Studio

Movie · 1959 · Comedy

Synopsis: The kitten from Yasuji Mori's earlier Koneko no Rakugaki returns, this time putting his talents toward directing a samurai film starring his mouse friends.

★ 6.3

82 Oshougatsuda yo! Doraemon, Kaibutsu-kun, Ninja Hattori-kun

Special · 1979 · Comedy

Synopsis: A crossover of Doraemon and Ninja Hattori-kun.

★ 6.3

Yuki: Snow Fairy

Yuki

Movie · 1981 · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Up in Heaven, Yuki’s grandparents decide that, having turned thirteen years old, she must go down to Earth to a village that is torn by bandits and intervene to save its people. However, if she does not succeed within one year, she will become as insubstantial as the wind. Down i…

★ 3.9

Eguchi Hisashi no Kotobuki Gorou Show

OVA · 1991 · Comedy, Ecchi

Synopsis: Based on the gag manga by Hisashi Eguchi. Originally released as a feature part of Studio Pierrot's video magazine show Anime V Comic Rentaman (アニメ・V・コミックレンタマン) along with Abashiri Ikka, Yumemakura Baku Twilight Gekijou and Akai Hayate. (Source: AniDB)

★ 5.6

Saving Soldier Cashman

Chokin Senshi Cashman

OVA · Action, Comedy

Synopsis: An adaptation by V-Jump Festa of a one shot manga by Akira Toriyama.

★ 6.5

Galactic Gale Baxingar

Ginga Reppuu Baxingar

TV · 1982 · Mecha

Synopsis: 600 years after Ginga Senpuu Braiger, Jupiter has been destroyed, and many planets have come from it, bringing about more colonization. To combat the increasing lawless activity, Don Diego Condor gathers Billy the Shot, Samanosuke Dodi, Layla Minesato, and Shuteken Radcliffe, a.k…

★ 6.4

Charge!! Men's Private School

Sakigake!! Otokojuku (Movie)

Movie · 1988 · Action, Comedy

Synopsis: Otokojuku, a private school for juvenile delinquents that were previously expelled from normal schools. At this school, Japanese chivalry is taught through the feudal and military fundamentals. Similar to an action film, the classes are overwhelmed by violence. Only those who sur…

★ 5.5

Pink: Water Thieves Rain Thieves

Pink Mizu Dorobou Ame Dorobou

Movie · 1990 · Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: The plot is about a young girl named Pink who is a bandit in the desert who steals water from the Silver Company.

★ 5.5

Ushio and Tora: Comically Deformed Theater

Ushio to Tora: Comically Deformed Theater

OVA · Action, Comedy, Horror

Synopsis: Ushio encounters a strange purple monster that seems to be helpful, Tora deals with a kitten, and finally there is a mass chase, reprising all of the monsters from the OVA series.

★ 6.3

Cooking Papa

TV · 1992 · Comedy, Slice of Life

Synopsis: The story of Mr. Araiwa and his family. He is a model employee in a large enterprise, but becomes a completely different character at home. He is very keen on cooking and lets pass no occasion to cook delicious dishes for his wife, who is frequently occupied by her work as a jour…

★ 4.8

CAROL

OVA · 1990 · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Carol is the tale of a teenage girl whose life seems normal enough until she notices music disappearing from all around her, such as the sound of Big Ben, her father`s cello-playing, and the concert of her favorite band, Gaball Screen. After hearing some mysterious voices, Carol …

★ 5.2

Wild Cardz

JaJa Uma! Quartet

OVA · 1997 · Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: The Crown Knights are a bizarre special force to fight to the criminals who threaten the tranquil Card Kingdom. Each one had a special ability. But these Crown Knights must get down and dirty when they run up against two war machines shaped like gigantic chess pieces. The deck is…

★ 4.7

Big Wars

Big Wars: Kami Utsu Akaki Kouya ni

Movie · 1993 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: It is the dawn of the 21st century. Mankind has terraformed and colonized Mars. But we are not alone in the universe. An ancient race of alien beings, known only as "The Gods," has been watching mankind's progress ...and waiting. Now, these mysterious aliens have returned to halt…

★ 5.9

Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island

Dr. Slump: Arale-chan - Hello! Fushigi Shima

Movie · 1981 · Comedy, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Professor Senbei finds a videotape of his deceased father providing instructions on how to create a love potion. The main ingredient is a tear of the evil Gyaasuka Daimao who lives at the Wonder Island. To retrieve it, Senbei takes Arale and Gatchan on a wacky adventure. (Source:…

★ 5.3

Cyborg 009 and the Monster Wars

Cyborg 009: Kaijuu Sensou

Movie · 1967 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: After escaping from Black Ghost, the cyborgs that once rebelled against the nefarious organization are living their lives peacefully all over the world. However, when a strange dinosaur-like monster starts using sound waves to attack people and cities, Dr. Isaac Gilmore deduces t…

★ 6.0

The Burning Wild Man

Moeru! Onii-san

TV · 1988 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: When Kenichi Kokuho was a small boy, he was lost in the mountains and never found. However, unknown to anyone, Kenichi has been brought up by his foster father in the wild. When Kenichi becomes 15 years old, his foster father tells him the truth about his background. As he finds …