Anime catalog
Found: 320
★ 7.9Akira
AKIRA
Movie · 1988 · Action, Adventure, Horror
Synopsis: Japan, 1988. An explosion caused by a young boy with psychic powers tears through the city of Tokyo and ignites the fuse that leads to World War III. In order to prevent any further destruction, he is captured and taken into custody, never to be heard from again. Now, in the year…
★ 8.1Kiki's Delivery Service
Majo no Takkyuubin
Movie · 1989 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: Kiki, a 13-year-old witch-in-training, must spend a year living on her own in a distant town in order to become a full-fledged witch. Leaving her family and friends, Kiki undertakes this tradition when she flies out into the open world atop her broomstick with her black cat Jiji.…
★ 8.0Castle in the Sky
Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa
Movie · 1986 · Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: In a world filled with planes and airships, Sheeta is a young girl who has been kidnapped by government agents who seek her mysterious crystal amulet. While trapped aboard an airship, she finds herself without hope—that is, until the ship is raided by pirates. Taking advantage of…
★ 6.3Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might
Dragon Ball Z: Chikyuu Marugoto Chou Kessen
Movie · 1990 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: A mysterious device crashes on planet Earth, causing a wildfire near where Gohan Son, Kuririn, Bulma, and Oolong are camping. Unable to fully save the forest, they decide to use the Dragon Balls to restore it to its previous condition. A few days later, a group of unknown warrior…
★ 6.2Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
Dragon Ball Z: Ora no Gohan wo Kaese!!
Movie · 1989 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Piccolo is training at a barren cliff when a handful of mysterious enemies attacks and defeats him. These same enemies then go to Mount Paozu to steal Gohan Son's "Dragon Ball." Upon arrival, not only do they defeat Gokuu Son's spouse and father-in-law—Chi-Chi and Gyumao, respect…
★ 7.0Record of Lodoss War
Lodoss-tou Senki
OVA · 1990 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Synopsis: Alongside new and old allies, Parn saves his village from the ruthless attacks of a goblin tribe. Following their victory, Parn, his priest friend Etoh, the elf Deedlit, the dwarf Ghim, and the magician Slayn set out on a journey together to investigate the evil that has started …
★ 7.6Patlabor: The Movie
Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor: The Movie
Movie · 1989 · Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: The Babylon Project is a massive renovation of Tokyo's neighborhoods, including the creation of artificial islands in the Bay. Utilizing "Labors," or robots created for the express purpose of doing work, architects and construction crews are able to more efficiently progress deve…
★ 7.4Barefoot Gen
Hadashi no Gen
Movie · 1983 · Drama
Synopsis: In 1945, World War II is at its peak. As Japanese cities are fire-bombed and the nation is cornered by US forces, Japan is collapsing under the immense pressure. Gen Nakaoka, a bold, free-spirited young boy, lives in Hiroshima. Struggling with wartime scarcity and barely making e…
★ 7.7Macross: Do You Remember Love?
Choujikuu Yousai Macross: Ai Oboete Imasu ka
Movie · 1984 · Action, Mecha, Music
Synopsis: After warping light-years away from Earth, the spacecraft Macross carries a city of civilians and soldiers back home. They continuously fight off the threat of the Zentradi and Meltrandi, giant alien races with whom humanity wages war. During a battle, the Macross transforms into…
★ 6.2Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle
Dragon Ball: Majinjou no Nemuri Hime
Movie · 1987 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: Goku and Kuririn are given an assignment by Kame-Sen'nin: "Retrieve the sleeping princess from Lucifer and I will take you as my students." But the mission proves to be more perilous than originally thought. (Source: ANN)
★ 7.1Dirty Pair
Dirty Pair
TV · 1985 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: If you're in a big trouble, call the World Welfare Work Association or WWWA. They will send out a team of highly trained capable agents called Trouble Consultants who can solve your problems. But if the team they send you is the Dirty Pair, there will be a lot of collateral damag…
★ 6.4Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure
Dragon Ball: Makafushigi Daibouken
Movie · 1988 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: Emperor Chiaotzu's wife has gone missing, and he is told by Master Shen that if he collects the seven dragon balls he can call upon the eternal dragon and wish for her return. Meanwhile, Goku and Krillin attend the World Martial Arts Tournament, which is hosted by the Emperor; Bo…
★ 7.1Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow
Kidou Senshi Gundam II: Ai Senshi-hen
Movie · 1981 · Action, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: As the War continues, Amuro and the White Base crew must make their way toward the Earth Federation Headquarters, Jaburo. On their way they meet several new enemies and face off against impossible odds. They fight in Operation Odessa to relieve the Earth from the clutches of the …
★ 6.9Manie Manie: Neo Tokyo
Meikyuu Monogatari
Movie · 1987 · Adventure, Fantasy, Horror
Synopsis: Manie-Manie: Meikyuu Monogatari is an anthology film composed of three short films by acclaimed directors Rintaro, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, and Katsuhiro Otomo. Labyrinth Labyrinthos While Sachi is searching for her cat, Cicerone, they both fall through a mirror and become trapped in a…
★ 7.3Night on the Galactic Railroad
Ginga Tetsudou no Yoru
Movie · 1985 · Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Synopsis: Giovanni is a young boy who lives on the outskirts of a small rustic village. His mother is bedridden and his father has not returned home since leaving to work on a fishing boat. An outcast at school, Giovanni has only one friend: Campanella, the mayor's son. During the town's F…
★ 6.4Devilman
Devilman
TV · 1972 · Action, Fantasy, Horror
Synopsis: Devilman features Akira Fudo, a shy and timid teenager who has gone mountain climbing in the Himalayas with his father. While in the middle of the expedition, both father and son are killed in a tragic accident. Akira's body is found and possessed by the demon soldier Devilman, w…
★ 7.0Cyber City Oedo 808
Cyber City OEDO 808
OVA · 1990 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: It is the year 2808. Three convicts are recruited as members of the Cyber Police to keep major criminal activity in Oedo (formerly Tokyo) in check. In return, their life sentences will be reduced by a few years for every mission accomplished. However, to ensure that these convict…
★ 7.0Robot Carnival
Robot Carnival
OVA · 1987 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: 9 of Japan's leading animators were asked to create a short segment that followed the theme of "Robots," for their inclusion in this film. Essentially, this "movie" is 9 short films, all independant of one another. The common element is human interaction with robots, namely the c…
★ 6.7Project A-ko
Project A-Ko
Movie · 1986 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: Sixteen years after its destruction by a meteor, Graviton City has been rebuilt into a futuristic metropolis. However, this is of little concern to superpowered high school student Eiko Magami, who only cares about her best friend Shiiko Kotobuki and arriving at school on time. U…
★ 7.0Cat's Eye
Cat's♥Eye
TV · 1983 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: The three Kisugi sisters—Rui, Hitomi and Ai—during the day run a small cafe called "Cat's Eye." To discover the whereabouts of their father, the artist Michael Heintz, who has disappeared, Hitomi and her sisters rob art galleries as the smart and mysterious thief "Cat's Eye" in t…
★ 7.2Daicon
DAICON III Opening Animation
Movie · 1981 · Action, Adventure, Mecha
Synopsis: Daicon III Opening Animation An unnamed girl watches as the Science Patrol lands their aircraft. A masked individual exits the ship and approaches the girl, entrusting her with a cup of water and a simple task: to water a radish. The girl enthusiastically accepts her mission but …
★ 7.3Galaxy Express 999 (Movie)
Ginga Tetsudou 999 (Movie)
Movie · 1979 · Adventure, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: Tetsurou Hoshino is a boy bent on obtaining an immortal mechanical body in order to take revenge against his mother's murderer, the machine man Count Mecha. However, due to the incredible cost of obtaining what he seeks, his only hope is to steal a boarding pass for the Galaxy Ex…
★ 6.2Black Magic M-66
Black Magic M-66
OVA · 1987 · Action, Adventure, Mecha
Synopsis: When Sybel, a freelance reporter, discovers a military plane crash, she is thrilled by the prospect of getting her hands on the latest inside scoop. However, she is unaware that the plane was carrying two top-secret prototype android assassins who will stop at nothing to destroy …
★ 6.5Vampire Princess Miyu
Vampire Miyu
OVA · 1988 · Action, Drama, Horror
Synopsis: When spiritualist Himiko Se is hired to investigate a recent slew of murders whose victims were completely drained of blood, she does not expect to encounter a real vampire. However, Miyu Yamano is exactly that, as well as being a guardian between the dark realm of the Shinma and…
