Anime catalog

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Patalliro!

TV · 1982 · Adventure, Comedy, Romance

Synopsis: Patarillo! is set in a society much like ours in most ways, with one decided twist. The manga on which it is based is one of the much-read works produced for adolescent Japanese girls that features a healthy proportion of gay men and beautiful teenagers aka bishounen (beautiful b…

★ 6.8

Invincible Superman Zambot 3

Muteki Choujin Zambot 3

TV · 1977 · Action, Drama, Mecha

Synopsis: There once existed a planet named Beal, until it was wiped out by the mysterious entity known as Gaizok. The few remaining survivors escaped to Earth and split into three families, named Jin, Kamie, and Kamikita respectively. While attempting to start a new life, the collectively…

★ 4.9

The Dull Sword

Namakura Gatana

Movie · Comedy

Synopsis: Namakura Gatana, meaning "dull-edged sword," is a four-minute comedy about a samurai who, thanks to his dull instrument, loses every time he attacks a weak opponent. In order to examine the sword, he tries to attack passers-by, but lower-class townspeople fight back and knock him…

★ 5.8

Lily C.A.T.

LILY-C.A.T.

OVA · 1987 · Adventure, Drama, Horror

Synopsis: In the age of space colonization, different corporations eagerly claim planets for their own. One such corporation, Syncam, sponsors a crew of seasoned shipmen and fresh-faced recruits to remain in stasis for 20 years until they reach their destination. When they wake, however, t…

★ 5.9

BIRTH

OVA · 1984 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: Aqualoid was a prosperous planet, but an attack from a mysterious life force, the Inorganics, transforms it into a post-apocalyptic shell of its former self. When Nam finds a mysterious sword, he is suddenly the object of a planet-wide chase. With the Inorganics closing in, will …

★ 7.1

UFO Robo Grendizer

TV · 1975 · Mecha

Synopsis: Duke Fleed is a survivor of the Fleed Planet who is escaped to the Earth, onboard a mysterious "spaceship", where is raised by Dr. Umon as his adoptive son, and known as Daisuke Umon. Years after his arrival, he's faced with the threat of King Vega and his army, who want to conqu…

★ 6.9

Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie

SPACE ADVENTURE Cobra

Movie · 1982 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: While enjoying a drink at a bar, a beautiful yet intimidating woman catches the eye of Cobra, an infamous outlaw with a powerful gun fused to his left arm. This woman, Jane Royal, has also caught the eye of the Pirate Guild, a dangerous organization led by the enigmatic Crystal B…

★ 6.5

Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the Gods

Saint Seiya: Kamigami no Atsuki Tatakai

Movie · 1988 · Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: In northern Europe, the reincarnation of Odin, Dolbar, rules supreme. One day, Hyoga rescues a man in Siberia so warns him about trouble in the Asgard. Athena goes out to investigate and sends Hyoga in advance but when she and the others arrive at the Asgard, Hyoga is nowhere to …

★ 6.1

Lupin III: Pilot Film

Movie · Action

Synopsis: Two years after the birth of the manga a pilot film was released. It was a brief film of only 13 minutes that had the purpose of assay the response to a possible future anime realization of Lupin III. The pilot opens with a challenge call from Lupin to Zenigata from a public phon…

★ 6.7

The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor

Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver (1989)

OVA · 1989 · Action, Horror, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Shou and his friend, Tetsurou, stumble upon a strange orb-like mechanism, the Guyver Unit, in the woods. It physically bonds with Shou and turns him into the alien soldier, Guyver. His mission is to protect the Guyver Unit from the Japanese corporation known as Chronos. They are …

★ 6.8

Heavy Metal L-Gaim

Juusenki L-Gaim

TV · 1984 · Adventure, Drama, Mecha

Synopsis: In the year 3990, the immortal Oldna Poseidal rules Pentagona, a war-torn solar system of five planets. Daba Myroad is a survivor of the Yaman Clan, just one of numerous native societies nearly wiped out by the tyrant. Living on the remote planet Koam with his friend Mirao Kyao, …

★ 5.9

Dream Hunter REM

OVA · 1985 · Action, Ecchi, Horror

Synopsis: In a shabby building hidden in the back alleys of Tokyo, there is a detective's office that will take any case. Run by the youthful Rem Ayanokouji, the office specializes in bizarre cases where dreams and demons intersect. With the help of her two animal companions, Alpha and Bet…

★ 6.9

Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur

Doraemon: Nobita no Kyouryuu

Movie · 1980 · Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: Nobita finds a fossilized dinosaur egg by accident, and with the help of Doraemon's tools, they hatched the egg and began raising the dinosaur. Knowing that they can't keep the dinosaur forever, Nobita was forced to send it back to prehistoric times where a group of hunters from …

★ 6.8

Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth

Saint Seiya: Shinku no Shounen Densetsu

Movie · 1988 · Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Sun God Apollo the brother of Athena is here to take Athena back to heaven and taking over the sanctuary. He revived the deceased gold saints and use them and a few god saints as bodyguards. But Athena did not obey him, Apollo had no choice but send her to hell. On the otherhand,…

★ 6.4

Getter Robo

TV · 1974 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: From deep within the Earth's surface, the Dinosaur Kingdom make their move to wipe out mankind and conquer the planet with their mechanical dinosaurs. After a prototype Getter Robo is shot down by a mechanical dinosaur, the Saotome Research Institute decides to use the real Gette…

★ 7.0

Dirty Pair: Project Eden

Dirty Pair (Movie)

Movie · 1987 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: Agerna is a planet rich in Vizorium, the one mineral necessary to space travel. So when a series of mysterious attacks on mining operations has the governments of the world pointing fingers and blaming each other, the World Welfare & Works Association naturally sends in their top…

★ 6.1

Twilight Q

OVA · 1987 · Mystery, Psychological, Romance

Synopsis: A Knot in Time High school students Mayumi and Kiwako are relishing their summer vacation at the beach; however, when Mayumi discovers a presumably lost camera while scuba diving, she cannot help but feel an insatiable curiosity. Upon developing the camera's film, she is shocked …

★ 7.5

Bomber Bikers of Shonan

Shounan Bakusouzoku

OVA · 1986 · Action, Comedy, Slice of Life

Synopsis: In Japan, the country that inspired the slogan "Born to be Mild," the blood of young men still runs hot. In the old days they'd go off into the country and hack each other up with swords, but these days, what with school, that isn't very practical. So some of them do something ve…

★ 6.4

Saint Seiya: Warriors of the Final Holy Battle

Saint Seiya: Saishuu Seisen no Senshi-tachi

Movie · 1989 · Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Lucifer has been awoken from his eternal slumber by the spirits of Eris, Abel and Poseidon. He has come to kill Athena and fulfill his heart's burning desire: becoming the strongest of all the gods. (Source: ANN)

★ 5.7

Crying Freeman

OVA · 1988 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: Yo Hinomura was an ordinary Japanese potter when a run-in with a Chinese mafia changed his life forever. Now an assassin for the 108 Dragons, Yo is the perfect killing machine. As a sign for remorse over his victims, he sheds tears after eliminating his targets. Because of this, …

★ 6.8

Kinnikuman

TV · 1983 · Adventure, Comedy, Sports

Synopsis: Kinnikuman is a superhero... a bad one. Then one day a person named Meat tells Kinnikuman that he is the prince of an alien planet. Kinnikuman must save the day numerous times fighting evil chiyojins and competing in tournaments to prove himself to his family and to gain respect …

★ 6.8

Blue Comet SPT Layzner

Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner

TV · 1985 · Action, Adventure, Mecha

Synopsis: The story takes place in an alternate reality based in the year 1996, where humanity is advanced enough to develop long-range space travel, as well as bases on both the Moon and Mars. However, the Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union have not ended; ra…

★ 7.8

DAICON IV Opening Animation

Movie · 1983 · Action, Adventure, Mecha

Synopsis: A "bunny girl" crosses paths with iconic characters from comic books, live-action films, literature and animation. (Source: IMDB)

★ 7.0

Shin Captain Tsubasa

OVA · 1989 · Action, Sports

Synopsis: Shin Captain Tsubasa takes place at the International Jr. Youth tournament (U-16) in Paris, France. After defeating the Argentina Jr. Youth, Italy Jr. Youth and France Jr. Youth teams, Japan Jr. Youth reaches the final against the powerful West Germany Jr. Youth team. The giant g…