Anime catalog

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Phoenix 2772

Hi no Tori 2772: Ai no CosmoZone

Movie · 1980 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: In the distant future, on a dying Earth, human beings are synthetically produced and raised by artificial intelligence to hold specific roles in society. Among them lives Godo Shingo, a candid young cadet who demonstrates uncommon kindness toward living creatures and robots alike…

★ 6.5

Secrets of Akko-chan

Himitsu no Akko-chan

TV · 1969 · Comedy, Mahou Shoujo

Synopsis: Atsuko "Akko-chan" Kagami (known variously as "Stilly," "Caroline," or "Julie" in Western versions of the anime) is an energetic elementary school girl who has an affinity for mirrors. One day, her favorite mirror which was given to Akko by her mother (or in some versions, by her…

★ 6.1

Time Bokan Series: Yatterman

TV · 1977 · Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: A mysterious gem called the "Skull Stone" is said to be able to reveal the location of the largest vein of gold in the world. This legend has entranced many people who wanted to get their hands on fame, power and wealth, including the trio of villains in this show: the "Dorombo G…

★ 6.0

Space Knight Tekkaman

Uchuu no Kishi Tekkaman

TV · 1975 · Action, Adventure, Mecha

Synopsis: Tekkaman is just an average bright boy in his everyday life. However, modern science can turn him into a mighty space warrior. This becomes a reality when aggressive aliens come from space to invade our planet. Armed with a space lance, Tekkaman gallantly goes into action against…

★ 5.9

Gigantor

Tetsujin 28-gou

TV · 1963 · Adventure, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Dr.Haneda was developing experimental giant robot warriors to fight the allies during the Second World War, but before his creations could see action, Allied bombs destroyed the facility and killed him. A decade later criminals discovered two of the surviving prototypes, #26 and …

★ 5.3

Yuki's Sun

Yuki no Taiyou Pilot

Special · Drama

Synopsis: This pilot is remembered, really, for one notable reason: this is Miyazaki's first time as a solo director. He teamed up with Takahata for the later episodes of the 1971-72 Lupin III series, but Yuki's Sun marked his first time solely in the captain's seat. Yuki's Sun was based u…

★ 6.2

Swan Lake

Sekai Meisaku Douwa: Hakuchou no Mizuumi

Movie · 1981 · Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Synopsis: When Prince Siegfried spots a beautiful swan with a crown on its head, for some reason he feels compelled to follow it. He discovers that the swan is, in fact, a princess named Odette, who is under a wizard's curse that causes her to become a swan by day. The wizard, Rothbart, wa…

★ 5.7

Mermaid

Ningyo

Movie · 1964 · Fantasy

Synopsis: In a fictional place where using the imagination is banned, a boy saves a fish, which surprises everyone by turning into a mermaid. The boy is arrested for imagining this "nonsense", and is robbed of his imagination as punishment. (Source: ANN)

★ 5.0

Miss Machiko

Maicching Machiko Sensei

TV · 1981 · Comedy, Ecchi

Synopsis: Machiko Mai is the newest teacher at Asama Elementary; she's young, beautiful, and has the perfect proportions—traits that attract the attention of not only her students, but the rest of the perverted faculty as well. Whether it's luring her in and spraying up her skirt with a ho…

★ 3.7

Love

Movie · Psychological, Romance

Synopsis: A short experimental anime about a woman desperately in love. Made by Yoji Kuri, a well-known Japanese indie animator.

★ 6.4

Raccoon Rascal

Araiguma Rascal

TV · 1977 · Drama, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Life in Brailsford Junction, Wisconsin, is simple and quiet for Sterling North, who spends most of his free time caring for animals. With his mother in the hospital and his brother fighting on the Western Front, the boy lives only with his father and his dog Hauser. One weekend, …

★ 6.0

Anju to Zushioumaru

Movie · 1961 · Fantasy

Synopsis: Anju and Zushioumaru live a peaceful life in rural Japan with their kind and gentle father—the steward of the emperor's hunting grounds who teaches his children to respect nature and protect animals. The local lord frames him for burning the hunting grounds; Anju and Zushioumaru,…

★ 6.6

Belle and Sebastian

Meiken Jolie

TV · 1981 · Adventure

Synopsis: After befriending a white Pyrenees dog he names Belle, Sebastian sets out on a journey to find the mother he knows is still alive. (Source: ANN)

★ 6.3

Taro the Dragon's Son

Tatsu no Ko Tarou

Movie · 1979 · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Patterned after Japanese art and silk screens, Taro, The Dragon Boy is an animated feature about Japanese mythology and cultures, focusing on Taro, a young boy who has to make a voyage to a distant lake to save his mother, who has been turned into a dragon.

★ 6.2

Dororon Enma-kun

TV · 1973 · Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Synopsis: Monsters are coming to the human world from the Hell in order to get human spirits. As people's minds are getting dirty, being attracted by the dirty spirits, the monsters break the rule to go to the human world. Tsutomu, a boy who goes to Yokai Elementary School, is suddenly ass…

★ 6.1

Animal Treasure Island

Doubutsu Takarajima

Movie · 1971 · Adventure

Synopsis: When Jim suddenly comes into possession of a map with directions to the legendary Treasure Island, he wastes little time before jumping into a tiny boat with his friend Gran in search of adventure and fortune. It is not long, however, before they are captured by the infamous Capt…

★ 6.1

The☆Ultraman

TV · 1979 · Action, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: The first animated Ultraman series.

★ 6.6

God Mars

Rokushin Gattai GodMars

TV · 1981 · Action, Drama, Mecha

Synopsis: In the year 1999, humanity begins to advance beyond the solar system. The planet Gishin, led by the Emperor Zule, which aims to conquer the galaxy, runs into conflict with Earth. He targets Earth for elimination and to do this, he sends a baby called Mars to live among humanity. …

★ 6.2

Getter Robo G

TV · 1975 · Mecha

Synopsis: Takes place after the final defeat of the Dinosaur Empire and the death of Musashi Tomoe in the original Getter Robo series. Dr. Saotome, creator of Getter Robo, fears that the peace the Getter Robo team has won will be short lived and that an even greater enemies would appear. D…

★ 5.3

The Stolen Lump

Kobu-tori

Movie · Action, Supernatural

Synopsis: In Kobu-Tori, an old man with a lump growing on his face takes refuge in a hollow tree during a thunderstorm. When he awakens, he finds the forest populated by mythic creatures. He dances with the sprites and as a reward, the creatures remove his deformity. Back in the village, h…

★ 6.8

Doraemon: Doraemon Comes Back

Kaettekita Doraemon

Special · 1979 · Comedy

Synopsis: N/A

★ 5.3

Cyborg 009

Cyborg 009 (Movie)

Movie · 1966 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: When Joe Shimamura gets in a serious car crash, strange men quickly load his body into a fake ambulance. He is transported to the headquarters of Black Ghost, an organization that promotes human conflicts in order to profit off of wars. It is here where Joe is reborn as the power…

★ 6.6

Dash Kappei

TV · 1981 · Comedy, Ecchi, Sports

Synopsis: Kappei is a dramatically short guy but he is a master in every sport. He lives as a guest in sweet Akane's house, and he's in love with her, but there's a strange rival, her dog Salomone (Italian name) who plans evil traps to encumber Kappei. But the dog has also another function…

★ 6.2

Vicky the Viking

Chiisana Viking Vickie

TV · 1974 · Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: Long ago, in a little Viking Village called Flake, young Wickie lives a happy life. His father, Halvar, is the chief of the Vikings, and would have liked a son a little more courageous. So, he and his team take Wicke along on their journeys to give him the experience he'll need t…