Anime catalog

Year from: 1972 Year to: 1972 Reset

Found: 47

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…

★ 6.8

Mazinger Z

TV · 1972 · Action, Drama, Mecha

Synopsis: The villainous Dr. Hell has amassed an army of mechanical beasts in his secret hideaway, the island of Bardos located in the Aegean Sea. He is capable of controlling mechanized beasts with his cane, and instructs them to unleash devastating attacks. However, Dr. Hell doesn't do a…

★ 6.5

Gatchaman

Kagaku Ninja-Tai Gatchaman

TV · 1972 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Due to dangers of decreasing resources and growing pollution, the International Scientific Organization (ISO) is established to improve environmental conditions throughout the world. But an international criminal group, Gallactor, tries to achieve world domination by taking contr…

★ 6.1

Panda! Go Panda!

Panda Kopanda

Movie · 1972 · Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: Panda Kopanda (Panda! Go Panda!) is a 30 minute movie made in 1972. Miyazaki created the original idea, the script, the layouts, and did key animation, and Takahata directed the film. The story is about a little girl, Mimiko, who was left alone while her Grandma was away. A 1973 …

★ 5.3

Yuki's Sun

Yuki no Taiyou Pilot

Special · Drama

Synopsis: This pilot is remembered, really, for one notable reason: this is Miyazaki's first time as a solo director. He teamed up with Takahata for the later episodes of the 1971-72 Lupin III series, but Yuki's Sun marked his first time solely in the captain's seat. Yuki's Sun was based u…

★ 5.9

Triton of the Sea

Umi no Triton

TV · 1972 · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: 5000 years ago, the Triton Family was living peacefully in Atlantis until the Poseidon Family destroyed them all. Triton, of the Triton Family line, embarks on an adventurous life in the sea fighting the Poseidon Family. (Source: AnimeNfo)

★ 6.1

Moomin (1972)

TV · 1972 · Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: A remake of the 1969-70 Moomin series. This version is more closely based on the books by the Finnish illustrator and writer Tove Jansson.

★ 6.5

The Gutsy Frog

Dokonjou Gaeru

TV · 1972 · Comedy

Synopsis: When Hiroshi was fighting against his rival Gorillaimo, he stumbled over a stone and fell on to a frog. To be surprised, the frog was still alive and it named itself Pyonkichi. (Source: AniDB)

★ 4.6

The Midnight Parasites

Kiseichuu no Ichiya

Movie · Comedy

Synopsis: Short experimental animation from 1972 by Yoji Kuri.

★ 5.5

Oni

Movie · Supernatural

Synopsis: One morning, two brothers living in a hut with their mother set out for the mountains to set traps for deer. They move silently through the forest undergrowth until suddenly a demon's arm reaches out from the treetops and grabs the younger brother. The older brother aims carefull…

★ 6.1

Kashi no Ki Mokku

TV · 1972 · Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: This version of Pinocchio tells a story of an extremely gullible, naive and morally confused wooden doll brought to life by a mystical blue fairy. Pinocchio (Mokku) is characterized as having many character faults which he must learn to overcome in order to be worthy of being gra…

My Dear Coco

Mon Cheri CoCo

TV · Romance

Synopsis: A young woman aims to become a famous fashion designer. (Source: AniDB)

★ 6.2

Return of Pero

Nagagutsu Sanjuushi

Movie · 1972 · Adventure

Synopsis: Once upon a time, near the ruins of an old castle, there lived the King of Cats. He was famous for his violent temper and now he is lashing out at his three gunmen, who had been ordered to bring back Pero, but had returned empty-handed. Pero, a former subject of the angry King, h…

★ 5.1

Astroganger

TV · 1972 · Action, Adventure, Mecha

Synopsis: An alien woman named Maya crash-lands on Earth. Her homeworld was destroyed by the Blasters, a cruel alien race who steals the natural resources from other planets. She falls in love with a scientist and gives birth to a human boy named Kentaro. When the Blasters invade the Earth…

★ 6.1

Mahou Tsukai Chappy

TV · 1972 · Mahou Shoujo

Synopsis: Chappy's story is much like Mahou Tsukai Sally (Little Witch Sally). Chappy becoming sick of the old customs of her people, left the Land of Magic for the human world. Soon her family sees how much she has in the other realm that they decided to join her new home. Chappy is known…

★ 5.5

Seigi wo Aisuru Mono Gekkou Kamen

TV · 1972 · Action, Adventure

Synopsis: Moonlight Mask's identity has always been a mystery (which is why the Moonlight Mask persona is credited as being played by "?" in the original series). Decked out in white tights, white & red cape, white scarf, yellow gloves & boots, dark glasses, face cloth and Indian-style tur…

★ 4.4

Maken Liner 0011 Henshin Seyo!

Movie · 1972 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: A medium long anime movie (50 minutes) released as one of the programs of 'Toei Manga Festival', and screened with a live-action film "Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell" and others. A near-future Sci-Fi mecha action film featuring four cyborg dogs. An original story based on the co…

★ 5.7

Akadou Suzunosuke

TV · 1972 · Adventure

Synopsis: A young swordsman finds himself involved in a plot to overthrow the shogunate. (Source: AniDB)

★ 4.1

The Monkey and the Crab

Nihon Mukashi-banashi: Sarukani

Movie · Fantasy

Synopsis: An adaptation of an old Japanese folk tale also titled "Saru Kani Gassen." The story involves the two main characters: a crab and a monkey. Through the chance of luck, the crab finds a rice ball simultaneously as the monkey finds an apricot seed. The monkey does not want the apri…

★ 3.4

Head Spoon

Movie

Synopsis: Furukawa Taku film.

Anime Document: München e no Michi

TV · 1972 · Sports

Synopsis: A short series based on volleyball at the Munich Olympics. The series features a mix of live action blended with animation. (Source: AniDB)

★ 4.4

The Tree of Courage

Mochi Mochi no Ki

Movie · Drama

Synopsis: An adaptation of a popular children's story by Okamoto Tadanari using a traditional storytelling style of narration.

★ 5.1

Kaiketsu Tamagon

TV short · 1972 · Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: Tamagon is a cute monster who is fond of eggs. He acts as a counselor to those in trouble, asking only eggs in payment. He goes to work as soon as he has eaten his fee. However, despite his schemes, his service usually ends in total failure and he winds up being chased by his ira…

Ryuuichi Manga Gekijou: Onbu Obake

TV · 1972 · Supernatural

Synopsis: The mischievous antics of a ghost in an ancient village. (Source: AniDB)