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Lunn Flies into the Wind

Lunn wa Kaze no Naka

OVA · 1985 · Romance

Synopsis: This is the third episode in the Lion Books Series, in which a boy who has fallen in love with a girl on a poster on the wall starts to look for her. This story depicts the heartache of adolescent first love in a low-key manner.

★ 5.0

Tales of Yajikita College

Yajikita Gakuen Douchuuki

OVA · 1989 · Action, Adventure

Synopsis: Shinokita Reiko and Yajima Junko are second-year high school students who travel from school to school fighting bad guys, ninjas, yakuza and corruption. At this high school they encounter a secret ninja order and a corrupt administrator, as well as a tragic death in the distant p…

★ 5.4

Gulliver's Travels: Beyond the Moon

Gulliver no Uchuu Ryokou

Movie · 1965 · Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Ted meets the aged professor Gulliver in a deep, dark forest. Accompanied by Mack the dog, a toy soldier called The General, and the Crow, the two set off on a journey to the Planet of Blue Hope in their spaceship the Gulliver. (Source: AniDB)

★ 6.0

Candy Candy: The Call of Spring

Candy Candy: Haru no Yobigoe

Movie · 1978 · Drama, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Candy returns to Pony's Home and she meets a girl who has lost her parents and doesn't associate with the other kids. In order to cheer her up she decides to tell her about herself from the moment she was found by Miss Pony and sister Lane to her decision to leave the boarding sc…

★ 6.8

Shippuu! Iron Leaguer

TV · 1993 · Mecha, Sci-Fi, Sports

Synopsis: The Iron League: a place where teams of robots, under individual "owners", play various sports and duke it out in tournaments. Mach Windy is a member of Dark Prince, a team that doesn't play fair and fights dirty to win. Unsatisfied with the actions of his teammates, he defects a…

★ 6.3

Manga Fairy Tales of the World

Manga Sekai Mukashibanashi

TV · 1976 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: Each episode of this series tells the story of a famous fairy tale from all around the world. Some of them are adapted from famous books such as "The Iliad". (Source: ANN)

★ 4.7

Taro's Train

Tarou-san no Kisha

Movie · Action

Synopsis: A combination of live action, traditional animation, and stop motion animation. A father buys his son a toy train, which he loves. When the boy goes to sleep, the train comes to life and crawls into the bed with the boy, giving him a dream about proper train etiquette.

★ 5.5

Genesis Climber Mospeada: Love, Live, Alive

OVA · 1985 · Action, Mecha, Music

Synopsis: After the original run of the television series, an OAV music video titled Genesis Climber Mospeada: Love Live Alive was specially (mostly due to demands of hardcore Mospeada fans) released in Japan in September 1985. The music video consisted of both old and new footage. The sto…

★ 4.6

Oedo wa Nemurenai!

OVA · 1993 · Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: We are now in the early 18th century, the Kyouhou era, when the merchant culture was flourishing. In Yoshiwara, the red light district of Edo, there is a popular courtesan with good looks and character, called Usugumo. She in fact is a daughter of a Christianized prostitute and T…

★ 4.2

Cinderella Express

OVA · 1989 · Comedy, Ecchi

Synopsis: Everyday salary man Shimano Yuji meets and beds a pretty young girl at his bachelor party. Meeting her again at his wedding, he realises that he has just began an affair with his sister-in-law. (Source: AniDB)

★ 5.2

D-1 Devastator

OVA · Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: To follow in his missing friend Masato's footsteps, Ryo joined the vehicle company Yaesu. Ryo became involved with the Makuhari test course that Masato was also a part of. The leader, Gray Gear, told Ryo, "If you want to know about Masato, come to the test course late at night an…

★ 4.7

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 …