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Yotoden: Chronicle of the Warlord Period

Sengoku Kitan Youtouden

OVA · 1987 · Action

Synopsis: In the year 1580, a man named Lord Nobunaga Oda sends hoards of unholy armies across Japan, slaying all who stand in their way. A young ninja escapes her villages' destruction with a short sword, one of the three mystical weapons that can end Oda's rule. During her quest, she is …

★ 4.7

The Hare and the Tortoise

Kyouiku Otogi Manga Usagi to Kame

Movie · Fantasy

Synopsis: A retelling of the classic Aesop Fable, The Tortoise and the Hare. (Source: AniDB)

★ 5.5

Andromeda Stories

Special · 1982 · Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: In the Andromeda galaxy there's a planet of a highly developed human civilisation. The gentle Prince Itaka and another kingdom's beautiful Princess Lilia are about to enter a love-marriage and take over the throne, when they discover a strange object on the nightsky. Later it lan…

★ 5.8

Shootfighter Tekken

Koukou Tekken-den Tough

OVA · 2002 · Action, Sports

Synopsis: Years ago there was an underground match between Pro Wrestling and Nanshin Shadow Stlye (a secret and deadly form of martial arts) to see which form of martial arts was dominant, The Nanshin Shadow style came out victorious in the battle. Now in the present, the man who was defen…

★ 6.8

Hello! Lady Lynn

TV · 1988 · Drama

Synopsis: Every year at Lynn's school, an honorable “Lady Quest” is given to the most sophisticated lady. Lynn strives to receive this honor. Source Toei Animation

★ 6.1

Green Makibao

Midori no Makibao

TV · 1996 · Comedy, Sports

Synopsis: Midori Makibao is a small white racehorse. Compared to other thoroughbred horses, he looks more like a donkey with wide nostrils; however, with his guts and speed as his weapon, Makibao wins in every big race. In the beginning of his career, Makibao had a trouble making his debut…

★ 5.8

Super High Speed Galvion

Chou Kousoku Galvion

TV · 1984 · Action, Mecha

Synopsis: Super High Speed Galvion features mecha designs by Ohata Koichi (of Gunbuster fame). In the 23rd century billionaire Midoriyama Rei creates a secret organization called Circus to combat a hidden group called Shadow that is taking over the world. When she can't find qualified pilo…

★ 5.8

Ariel

OVA · 1991 · Action, Comedy, Mecha

Synopsis: Those incompetent aliens are still plotting to conquer the Earth! The only obstacle in their path is the giant, feminine robot ARIEL! But the young pilots have lives of their own... When Kazumi receives a mysterious love letter from a secret admirer, should she cancel her first d…

★ 5.8

Mainichi ga Nichiyoubi

OVA · 1990 · Comedy, Romance

Synopsis: Yumi Takeshita is a cheerful lady who recently joined the police force of the Tawagoto precinct. When she was still a middle school student, she was saved from being hit by a truck thanks to a stranger. Several years later, she meets her savior once again while performing her fir…

★ 6.4

Janggeumiui kkum

TV · Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: Story is about the girl Jang Geum who wants to be a cook. She gets accepted as a palace servant. Clever and cheerful Jang Geum quickly finds friends. But all to soon she encounters intrigue and corruption. A Korean/Japanese joint production.

★ 5.2

BATTLE SKIPPER THE MOVIE

Bishoujo Yuugekitai Battle Skipper

OVA · 1995 · Comedy, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Despite the title, this is not a feature but the three-part OAV Battle Skipper (1995), which Takashi Watanabe directed before going on to Slayers. When the members of the Etiquette Club at St. Ignacio's School for Girls go down the tubes--literally--they acquire the skimpy outfit…

★ 5.5

Eien no Filena

OVA · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: The story is centered around Filena, a princess who was raised as a boy after her kingdom was conquered.

★ 5.8

Humanoid Monster Bem

Youkai Ningen Bem

TV · 1968 · Horror

Synopsis: In the dark corners of a mysterious laboratory, an out-of-control slurry of cellular material gives birth to the horrifying Humanoid Monsters - Bem, Bela, and Belo! Contrary to their grotesque exteriors, the blood of justice somehow runs thick through their veins. Be it simple hu…

★ 5.2

Lime-iro Senkitan: Nankoku Yume Roman

OVA · 2004 · Action, Comedy, Ecchi

Synopsis: With the battleship Amanohara seriously damaged and in need of repair, it lands on an island where a Gogyou festival has just begun. Shintaro Umakai and his five female students, known as Raimu Unit, enjoy a period of peace on the island. However, the enemy still pursues them. Um…

★ 6.3

Licca-chan Fushigi na Fushigi na Yunia Monogatari

OVA · 1990 · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: When Licca Kayama's father returns from a trip to Paris, she is thrilled to see that he has brought back her favorite piano. However, she is disappointed about the stuffed dodo bird he gave her as a gift. One day, when Licca accidentally falls into the piano, she is transported t…

★ 6.1

Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveler Emeraldas

Ginga Tetsudou 999: Eien no Tabibito Emeraldas

Special · 1980 · Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Recounting the historic meeting of two of series creator Leiji Matsumoto's most striking heroines, Maetel and Emeraldas. Maetel is the black-clad traveling companion of the young hero, Tetsuro, while Emeraldas is a dashing pirate queen more familiar to fans of the "Captain Harloc…

★ 6.1

Twelve Months

Sekai Meisaku Douwa: Mori wa Ikiteiru

Movie · 1980 · Fantasy

Synopsis: Twelve Months is the story of an orphaned girl named Anya. When a spoiled princess, who is also orphaned, sees a picture of a Galanthus, she immediately wants one. However, the Galanthus only blooms in spring, in the month of April. It is New Year's Eve and there was no way that …

★ 6.6

Soar High! Isami

Tobe! Isami

TV · 1995 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: Isami Hanaoka is just a fifth grader who happens to be a descendant of the Shinsengumi. Together with fellow descendants and classmates Soushi Yukimi and Toshi Tsukikage, she discovers in the basement of her home, strange artifacts left behind by their ancestors as well as a mess…

★ 6.4

Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!! MAX

TV · 1998 · Sports

Synopsis: The story follows the life of Retsuya and Gouki, two brothers with the same objective as Go and Retsu, to race and win championships! The two new brothers are faced with various traps set by an evil organization...together, along with other friends, they try to enjoy their races …

★ 5.2

The Samurai

OVA · 1987 · Action, Comedy, Romance

Synopsis: Though the time of the samurai has long since passed, Takeshi Chimatsuri does his best to keep the spirit of duty alive by wearing traditional clothing and carrying a sword with him every day. However, when Kageri and Akari Toki, who hail from a family of ninjas, transfer to Chim…

★ 4.6

The Midnight Parasites

Kiseichuu no Ichiya

Movie · Comedy

Synopsis: Short experimental animation from 1972 by Yoji Kuri.

★ 3.7

A.LI.CE

A・LI・CE

Movie · 2000 · Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: In the year 2000, Alice Hayashi wins a trip to the moon in a sweepstake. However, when her shuttle launches, something goes terribly wrong, and the next thing she knows, she has crashed somewhere in a frozen wasteland. Before she can get her bearings, strange soldiers begin to at…

★ 6.3

Fly High

Gambalist! Shun

TV · 1996 · Comedy, Sports

Synopsis: First-year high school student Fujimaki Shun has a dream of becoming an olympic gold medalist as a gymnast. Having no previous training, Shun trusts his passion, boldly joins the gymnastics club, and sets out to pursue his goal. Along the way, he meets his share of entertaining a…

★ 5.8

Ranma 1/2: 1994 Music Calendar

OVA · Comedy, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Series clips shown along with the music that freeze-frames when a new move is shown. The writing at the bottom says "Anything-Goes Martial Arts Technique/Trick Picture Scroll". This was put out by the KAC (Kitty Animation Circle), and so it wasn't commercially available in stores…