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Taro Urashima

Urashima Tarou (1931)

Movie · Action

Synopsis: Urashima Taro is based on a well-known Japanese folk tale about an honest fisherman who is invited to an underwater castle after saving a sea turtle on a beach from bullies. (Source: forum.bcdb.com)

★ 5.7

Bocchan

Special · 1980

Synopsis: This is a different version of the story than the one included in the Seishun Anime Zenshu TV series. Bocchan, a recent graduate, sets out for his first teaching assignment… never anticipating what awaits him. He must contend with students who spy on him and pull nasty stunts and…

★ 4.6

Manual of Ninja Martial Arts

Ninja Bugeichou

Movie · 1967 · Action, Drama, Supernatural

Synopsis: Also known as Manual of Ninja Martial Arts, the only animation from Japanese New Wave maestro Nagisa Oshima is as provocative as one would expect from such a remarkable filmmaker. The film follows Sanpei Shirato's classic comic story about the son of an assassinated feudal lord i…

★ 5.9

Hurricane Live! 2033

Special · 1990 · Music

Synopsis: Hurricane Live 2033: More Music of the Bubblegum Crisis spotlights the music that helped to make 80's series The Bubblegum Crisis the popular early piece of anime that its become. The hard rock songs of Priss and the Replicants are played amidst a video montage of the series' mos…

★ 5.2

Twinkle Heart: Gingakei made Todokanai

OVA · 1986 · Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: Love, Heaven's greatest treasure went missing and to get it back, the Great God decides to send his two daughters Lemon and Cherry, as well as their governess Berry to find it. However, their search doesn't go so well, mainly because they decide they like it at planet Earth and p…

★ 5.9

The Life of Guskou Budori

Guskou Budori no Denki

Movie · 1994 · Drama

Synopsis: The Biography of Budori Gusko was the recipient of numerous awards including the Monbusho Selection. The original novella on which the film is based is one of Kenji Miyazawa's more famous works, alongside Matasaburo the Wind Imp, Gauche the Cellist and Night on the Galactic Railr…

★ 5.2

Joker: Marginal City

OVA · 1992 · Action, Romance, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Joker is a genetically engineered shape-and-gender-shifter. Created as part of a Special Police Task Force, Joker fights crimes of all kinds while still finding time for a little romance on the side.  Source AniDB

★ 6.7

Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics

Shin Grimm Meisaku Gekijou

TV · 1988 · Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: Every episode is a stand-alone retelling of a different fairy or folk tale. Not all of them are based on the fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm.

★ 6.4

Secrets of Akko-chan Season 2

Himitsu no Akko-chan 2

TV · 1988 · Comedy, Mahou Shoujo

Synopsis: Akko-chan is a bright and energetic 5th grader in elementary school whose father is a newscaster and mother is a picture-book writer. Akko always cherishes the palm-sized mirror that was given to her by her father and treats it with care. However, the mirror was accidentally brok…

★ 5.7

Last Orders

Special · Action, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: The 60-second film features six fierce samurai who rush through a post-futuristic megalopolis using the most unpredictable means of transport (including a kite!) as to make it on time for the last order at their favorite pub. (Source: Production I.G)

★ 5.4

Calimero

TV · 1974 · Comedy

Synopsis: Calimero is a small black bird who has a shell on his head; his dream is to fly like the other birds. When he tries to fly and screws up he is teased by the other birds, but his girlfriend Pricilla is there to cheer him up. Despite his appearance, he is quite smart and thinks up …

★ 5.2

Fables of the Green Forest

Yama Nezumi Rocky Chuck

TV · 1973 · Adventure, Fantasy, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Various stories about a group of animals that live together in a forest. The stories are adaptations from the many children's books written by Thornton W. Burgess.

★ 6.2

Dangard Ace

Wakusei Robo Danguard Ace

TV · 1977 · Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: In order to explore the newly discovered planet, Promethe, there are many projects are running all over the world. Here in Japan, under the direction of Dr. Oedo, "Space Carrier Jasdum" and "Planet Robot Dangard A" are being built. Ichimonji Takuma is a candidate for the pilot of…

★ 5.0

Kashou no Tsuki: Aki Kyougen

OVA · 1998 · Fantasy, Romance, Supernatural

Synopsis: When he was young, Arimasa Tsuchimikado rescued an injured cat and wished for it to become human. The cat, Kagetsu, is actually a member of the shape-shifting Kouga tribe and comes to live with Arimasa. Years later, Arimasa is an uneasy presence in his village. The villagers desp…

★ 4.9

Transformers: Scramble City

OVA · 1986 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Beginning with a recap of the coming of the Transformers to Earth and the story of Devastator, the OVA then gets its original story underway, as the Autobots are shown to be in the midst of constructing the powerful "Scramble City," overseen by their newest arrival, Ultra Magnus.…

★ 6.3

Bite Me! Chameleon

Chameleon

OVA · 1992 · Comedy, Ecchi

Synopsis: The series follows the antics of tenth-grade student Eisaku Yazawa who wants to become a bousouzoku, a motorcycle gang member.

★ 5.7

Kigyou Senshi YAMAZAKI: LONG DISTANCE CALL

OVA · 1997 · Comedy, Drama, Mecha

Synopsis: A 42-year-old salaryman is made to serve his company beyond the grave when his brain is installed in a super-powered android body in order to carry out corporate espionage. (Source: Anime Encyclopedia)

★ 6.1

Go!! Karate Club

Osu!! Karate Bu

OVA · 1990 · Action, Comedy

Synopsis: Tadashi Matsushita has recently entered the Kansai Fifth Technical High School and joined its notorious karate club. There he meets his captain, Yoshiyuki Takagi, an incredibly strong individual. Feared and respected throughout Osaka, Takagi is deep down an honorable and compassi…

★ 5.8

Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like A Warrior?

Ginga Tetsudou 999: Kimi wa Senshi no You ni Ikirareru ka?

Special · 1979 · Sci-Fi

Synopsis: A remake of episodes 12-13 of the TV version.

★ 5.7

Sequence

OVA · 1992 · Romance, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Suffering from a crippling memory loss ever since an accident at the age of six, Toshiaki finds new hope, and a new mystery, when he is visited by a girl from his own future. (Source: The Anime Encyclopedia)

★ 5.7

Black Jack: Capital Transfer To Heian

Black Jack: Heian Sento

Movie

Synopsis: These original short animated films are shown in the "300 Inch Theater" at the Tezuka Osamu World in the Kyoto Station Bldg, as well as a two-picture show including animated films from among Tezuka Osamu's major Manga, and one focuses on historic episodes of Kyoto. In this theatr…

★ 5.4

Futari Gurashi

TV short · 1998 · Comedy, Ecchi, Romance

Synopsis: Futarigurashi follows an aspiring erotic mangaka named Kenji Aoyama. In order to pay rent his friend's younger brother, Hikari Satou, offers to become his roommate. However it turns out that "he" in almost every way is a girl! The series revolves around Kenji and Hikari getting i…

★ 5.8

Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku

TV short · 1998 · Comedy

Synopsis: Join the madcap adventures of the Osawagi family. Little Kotetsu, arguably the most energetic boy in the town of Urayasu, is always getting into mischief with his band of quirky friends. Features unique, well-drawn characters and fast-paced action and humor. (Source: TBS)

★ 4.5

Sweet Spot

OVA · 1991 · Comedy, Sports

Synopsis: These "amusing" adventures of a golf-crazy Office Lady were based on a manga from Weekly Spa! magazine by Yutsuko Chudoji. (Source: The Anime Encyclopedia)