Anime catalog

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Found: 3,904

Arabian Nights: Sinbad's Adventures

Arabian Nights: Sindbad no Bouken

Movie · 1962 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: This is a work by Toei Animation Co., Ltd. with screenplay by Tezuka Osamu in cooperation with novelist Kita Morio. Sinbad and a boy, Ali, are stowaways on the transport ship "Boulder," but they win their proper places on the ship after currying the favor of the captain. Then the…

★ 5.9

Uproar in Heaven

Danao Tiangong

Movie · Adventure

Synopsis: The Monkey King Sun Wukong lives a joyful life on Flower-Fruit Mountain along with his primate subjects. One day, Wukong accidentally breaks a sword while training with his companions. To find a more suitable weapon for himself, Wukong travels to the Dragon King's palace, where h…

★ 4.7

Satsujin Kippu wa Heart-iro

OVA · 1990 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: A detective story about a murder on a train based on a series of young-adult novels for women by Yamaura Hiroyasu. Seiko, while suspended from school (she has been bullied) goes to Nagasaki, where she finds herself involved in a murder mystery. (Source: Shoujo & General Weblog)

★ 5.9

Superbook

Anime Oyako Gekijou

TV · 1981 · Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: The series beings at the home of a young boy named Sho Azuka discovers the magical Bible "Superbook" that speaks and sends him, his friend Azusa Yamato, and his toy robot Zenmaijikake back in time to the early events of the Old Testament.

★ 4.7

Momotaro the Undefeated

Nihon-ichi Momotaro

Movie · Fantasy

Synopsis: An animated adaptation of the Japanese Folklore tale of Momotaro (桃太郎, literally meaning "Peach Taro" or "Peach Boy"), released in 1928.

★ 6.4

Space Emperor God Sigma

Uchuu Taitei God Sigma

TV · 1980 · Action, Mecha

Synopsis: The story is set in the year 2050 AD, and mankind has been steadily advancing its space technology. However, the planet is suddenly set upon by a mysterious enemy: the forces of Eldar, who came from 250 years in the future. In their time, 2300 AD, their planet Eldar was invaded b…

★ 5.8

Majuu Sensen

OVA · 1990 · Action, Fantasy

Synopsis: 13 scientists seek to tap genetic powers by creating a hybrid of man and beast. Years later, 13 of their children are embroiled in a battle to undo their handiwork, while Shinichi, the son of one of the scientists, teams up with Christian super-beings to save the world. (Source: …

★ 5.6

Blue Seed 1.5

OVA · 1996 · Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: This is a re-telling of the first series. one episode is seen through the view of Momiji, the other is seen through the view of Kusunagi. (Source: ANN)

★ 5.8

Kamen Rider SD Kaiki?! Kumo Otoko

OVA · 1993 · Action, Comedy

Synopsis: This OVA is a parody of the popular japanese Tokusatsu (Power Ranger/Ultraman genre) franchise Kamen Rider. It features all of the Kamen Riders from The Original to Shin (Shin only makes a cameo). See More Info for a more detailed synopsis.

★ 6.1

The☆Doraemons: The Mysterious Thief Dorapan The Mysterious Cartel

The☆Doraemons: Kaitou Dorapin Nazo no Chousenjou!

Movie · 1997 · Fantasy

Synopsis: The mysterious thief Dorapin sets up a scheme with the intent of stealing the Friendship Telecards from the Doraemons. (Source: ANN)

★ 5.8

Dragon Quest Great Adventure of Dai! Disciple of Aban.

Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken Tachiagare!! Avan no Shito

Movie · 1992 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: The second Dragon Quest Dai no Daibouken movie. The story takes place between episode 18 and 19 of the TV series.

★ 6.6

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

Entaku no Kishi Monogatari: Moero Arthur

TV · 1979 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: After his parents are killed by the Evil Lavic, Arthur is a contender to become King of all Britain. Arthur and his brave knights embark on a quest for the Holy Shield – the only hope to beat Lavic and unify the kingdom. (Source: Toei Animation)

★ 5.5

Shin Dousei Jidai: HAWAIIAN BREEZE

OVA · Drama, Romance

Synopsis: Shigeyuki "Peter" Honda tries to balance his life as a work-from-home illustrator and homemaker while his girlfriend, Eri Todani, works to climb the corporate ranks. Though they have lived happily like this for two years, Peter feels something is missing: he desperately wants to …

★ 6.4

Yakyuukyou no Uta

TV · 1977 · Action, Drama, Sports

Synopsis: Against her insistence, Yuuki is drafted by the Tokyo Mets as the first woman player in the baseball league.

★ 5.3

Please Save My Earth Movie: From Alice to Rin-kun

Boku no Chikyuu wo Mamotte: Alice kara, Rin-kun e

Movie · Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Please Save My Earth Movie: From Alice to Rin-kun is a two-hour movie narrated by Alice, reminiscing on the events of the OVA as she is on her way to meet with Rin in a park. The "present day" scenes of Alice and Rin from the movie add scenes that were not present in the manga. (…

★ 4.1

Cherry no Manma

OVA · 1989 · Comedy, Romance

Synopsis: A short story about a young girl and her two housemaid boyfriends.

★ 6.0

Love Position Halley Densetsu

OVA · 1986 · Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: When microbiologist Subaru Marita is chosen as part of a team traveling to Vietnam to research a new microorganism, his father Robert is surprised. Decades ago, when he served in the Vietnam War, Robert developed a relationship with Lamina, a mysterious woman with healing powers …

★ 5.5

Karuizawa Syndrome

OVA · 1985 · Action, Comedy, Drama

Synopsis: It is an action comedy about a young man's persistent sexual fantasies. It has 4 distinct art styles: a manga style, a SD style, a realistic style, and a art-graphic pencil style. (Source: technogirls.org) Based on the manga by TAGAMI Yoshihisa (たがみよしひさ) that serialised in Big C…

★ 6.5

Nell the Wandering Girl

Sasurai no Shoujo Nell

TV · 1979 · Adventure

Synopsis: Nell is a young girl living with her grandfather, Mr Trent, the owner of a shop in London. As he couldn't payback a loan he made, he has to flee with Nell. They decide to search for Nell's mother, who is living somewhere in Great Britain...

★ 5.1

Lemon Angel (1988)

TV short · 1988 · Ecchi

Synopsis: The sequel of the Cream Lemon: Lemon Angel.

★ 6.2

Golden Warrior Gold Lightan

Ougon Senshi Gold Lightan

TV · 1981 · Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: When a young boy called Hiro finds what appears to be a broken lighter in an empty field, it changes his life forever. This lighter is actually the Gold Lightan, a robot that fell to Earth from the Robot Dimension. When called upon to defend the Earth from Ivalda the Great's evil…

★ 6.1

Kashi no Ki Mokku

TV · 1972 · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: This version of Pinocchio tells a story of an extremely gullible, naive and morally confused wooden doll brought to life by a mystical blue fairy. Pinocchio (Mokku) is characterized as having many character faults which he must learn to overcome in order to be worthy of being gra…

★ 4.7

Ubasuteyama

Kyoikusenga Ubasuteyama

Movie

Synopsis: Once upon a time, there was a lord in Shinano Province who hated old men. In accordance with the rules of the province, a person was exiled to an island when they turned 60 years old. On the night of August 15th, there was one such farmer woman, but her son loved her, and took he…

★ 3.9

Spring Song

Haru no Uta

Movie · Action

Synopsis: Short movie from 1931.