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The Poem of Wind and Trees

Kaze to Ki no Uta SANCTUS: Sei Naru Kana

OVA · 1987 · Drama, Romance

Synopsis: 1887, at a remote, elite boarding school in France: Serge Battour returns after his graduation, and remembers the days of his youth... 1880, at the same school: Son of a viscount and a Roma prostitute (both deceased), Serge is intelligent, sweet, talented, and alienated by his fa…

★ 7.6

Mobile Police Patlabor: The New Files

Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor: NEW OVA

OVA · 1990 · Comedy, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Special Vehicles Division 2 is back on duty, along with their Ingram Patrol Labor (Patlabor) robots. Using their courage as well as the Ingrams, Captain Goto's motley crew of officers battle crime in Tokyo city. They also deal with their personal lives, as well as the supernatura…

★ 6.9

Stop!! Hibari-kun!

TV · 1983 · Comedy

Synopsis: Kousaku, a teenage boy, moves in to the home of his mother's friend after she dies. This friend happens to be a Yakuza boss with four beautiful daughters. Kousaku is surprised to discover that the most beautiful daughter, Hibari, is biologically male. Hibari is also very interest…

★ 7.0

Fist of the North Star Movie

Hokuto no Ken Movie

Movie · 1986 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Following a cataclysmic nuclear war, the world teeters on the brink of complete destruction. Civilization is polarized into a degenerate society where opposing packs of marauding scavengers prey on helpless, homeless nomads. For those who are lucky enough to survive the constant …

★ 7.1

Kikou Ryouhei Merowlink

OVA · 1988 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: As the sole survivor from a squad that was sacrificed and hung out as scapegoats for embezzlement of military resources at the end of the 100 years war, Merowlink Ality is out for revenge. Carrying the dogtags of his deceased comrades and armed with a dated AT rifle, he swears to…

★ 6.2

Midnight Eye Goku

MIDNIGHT EYE: Gokuu

OVA · 1989 · Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Private investigator Gokuu Fuurinji is well-acquainted with Tokyo's underbelly. When he notices that every detective investigating arms dealer Genji Hakuryu has died under suspicious circumstances, Gokuu knows he is the only man for the job. Discovering the existence of modified …

★ 7.1

Sherlock Hound

Meitantei Holmes

TV · 1984 · Adventure, Comedy, Mystery

Synopsis: Loosely based on the "Sherlock Holmes" series by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Hound turns all the classic characters into dogs. The canine Sherlock Holmes, his assistant Watson, and housemaid Mrs. Hudson work together to solve mysteries. The culprit is usually Professor Moria…

★ 5.5

OUTLANDERS

Outlanders

OVA · 1986 · Adventure, Comedy, Ecchi

Synopsis: Tetsuya Wakatsuki, a young photographer, documents an alien invasion that brutally annihilates the human population. When a few mishaps lead to him being pushed up against the enemy commander, Tetsuya is knocked unconscious. Much to his surprise, he wakes up on a spaceship where …

★ 5.9

Dallos

OVA · 1983 · Action, Drama, Mecha

Synopsis: There was a time when life on Earth ran out of resources due to overpopulation. As a result, colonists were sent to the Moon, where they had to do dangerous and challenging mining jobs. Their efforts paid well, as the people of Earth now prosper from the Moon's bounty—but the col…

★ 6.9

Dr. Slump: Arale-chan

TV · 1981 · Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Dr. Slump creates a little android girl, Arale, who is very strong, happy, and totally common senseless. They live in Penguin Village where the strangest things happen (e.g., the dawn is announced by a little pig wearing a basquee) (Source: ANN)

★ 6.1

Toward the Terra

Terra e...

Movie · 1980 · Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: In the five hundred years since Earth's environment was destroyed and the planet came to be known as Terra, humans have created a society in space that is entirely logical. Supercomputers control the government, babies are grown in artificial wombs and assigned parents randomly, …

★ 6.8

Urusei Yatsura Movie 1: Only You

Urusei Yatsura: Only You

Movie · 1983 · Adventure, Comedy, Romance

Synopsis: Lum doesn't need much assistance going ballistic when everyone in Tomobiki gets an invitation to Ataru's wedding -- and she's not listed as the bride! It seems that some 11 years ago, Ataru played "Shadow Tag" with a young girl named Elle and won. Unfortunately, Elle was yet anot…

★ 6.3

Leda: The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko

Genmu Senki Leda

OVA · 1985 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: For a year and a half, Youko Asagiri has fostered an unrequited love for one of her classmates. To express her affection, she composes a piano solo that she plans to show him when she confesses. When the moment of truth comes, however, Youko is not brave enough to speak to her cl…

★ 6.7

They Were 11

11-nin Iru!

Movie · 1986 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: After the Interstellar Alliance established peace among most of the planets in the universe, they created the Cosmo Academy. The academy is renowned as the most elite school in existence, with its graduates guaranteed virtually any job they desire. However, one can only become a …

★ 5.9

Fight!! Iczer-1

Tatakae!! Iczer-1

OVA · 1985 · Action, Ecchi, Horror

Synopsis: Nagisa is a schoolgirl with schoolgirl tendencies, waking up late, rushing off to school and meeting up with friends upon the way. One morning Nagisa comes across a woman dressed in a strange uniform who seems to stare at her, unnerving Nagisa. Later that day, whilst staring out …

★ 5.1

Call Me Tonight

OVA · 1986 · Comedy, Ecchi, Horror

Synopsis: Rumi Natsumi is the fearless leader of Telephone Communication Madonna, a phone sex line that sometimes sends girls to meet a few of their lucky customers in person. As the owner, Rumi handles all of their toughest cases—so when a call comes in from a young man who totally loses …

★ 6.3

The Tale of Genji

Genji Monogatari

Movie · 1987 · Drama, Romance

Synopsis: At the height of the Heian period, Hikaru Genji—the illegitimate son of the emperor—leads a life of luxury as a government official. He spends his time at court sipping tea, dancing, and coming up with elegant excuses to visit his somewhat scandalous lovers. With such a complicat…

★ 7.2

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother

Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri

TV · 1976 · Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: Based on a short section of the novel Cuore by the Italian Edmondo de Amicis, Marco is a young boy living in Genoa, Italy, together with his father Pietro. But the family is not complete, for Marco's mother left for Argentina around a year earlier in order to find work. Letters f…

★ 5.8

Devil Hunter Yohko

Mamono Hunter Youko

OVA · 1990 · Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Synopsis: Yohko Mono is a regular girl making her way through high school--until she learns that she is the 108th successor to a line of warriors charged with defending the earth against demons. Eventually she must fight her ultimate battle against the demon who started it all. (Source: AN…

★ 7.2

Be-Bop High School

OVA · 1990 · Comedy

Synopsis: For the invincible and basically happy punk lads Hiroshi and Toru, what they care about every day is to get a lot of attention from girls and to win the fights against the lads from other schools. Whenever provoked, they just go out fighting and settle the situation no matter wha…

★ 5.9

Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01

OVA · 1987 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: In the first test of a revolutionary personal battle-suit, the MADOX-01, Ace female test-pilot Elle Kusomoto smashes an attacking tank force and humiliates Lt. Kilgore, Japan's most-macho tank-jockey, in the process. Kilgore swears he'll get even, and he gets his chance when the …

★ 6.4

Speed Racer

Mach GoGoGo

TV · 1967 · Action, Adventure, Sports

Synopsis: The Mach 5 is one of the fastest and most technologically advanced race cars built by man. Equipped with various gadgets and a powerful engine, it provides a challenge for anyone who would dare race against it. The driver of this amazing vehicle is Gou Mifune, a teenager who drea…

★ 7.2

My Daddy Long Legs

Watashi no Ashinaga Oji-san

TV · 1990 · Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Daddy Long Legs is based on the novel of the same name by Jean Webster. It chronicles the adventures of Judy Abbott, an orphan in New York. During a meeting for the superintendent, with other important and rich people in attendance, a scholarship is offered to Judy by a mysteriou…

★ 6.9

Crusher Joe: The Movie

Crusher Joe

Movie · 1983 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Crushers: intergalactic Jacks-of-All-Trades who will take on any assignment for the right price. Crusher Joe heads a small team of these outer space troubleshooters that includes the cyborg Talos, the beautiful Alfin, and the obligatory kid sidekick Ricky. A routine assignment es…