Anime catalog

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Found: 53

Galaxy Express 999

Ginga Tetsudou 999

TV · 1978 · Adventure, Drama, Mecha

Synopsis: In the distant future, humanity has found a way to live forever by purchasing mechanical bodies, but this way to immortality is extraordinarily expensive. An impoverished boy, Tetsurou Hoshino, desires to purchase a pass on the Galaxy Express 999—a train that travels throughout t…

★ 7.8

Future Boy Conan

Mirai Shounen Conan

TV · 1978 · Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Conan was the only child born on Remnant Island, a place settled by a group of refugees while they fled a terrifying wave of magnetic bombs that wiped out most of humanity. After 20 years, most of the castaways have died, save for Conan and the wise old man that raised him. Belie…

★ 7.3

Captain Harlock Space Pirate

Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Harlock

TV · 1978 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: It is 2977 AD and mankind has become stagnant. Robots do all the work, the masses are kept tranquil by subliminal messages, and government officials are lazy, caring only about recreational activities like golf and horse racing. Captain Herlock has defied this insipid mentality, …

★ 7.7

Treasure Island

Takarajima

TV · 1978 · Adventure, Drama, Mystery

Synopsis: Jim Hawkins is a young boy lead by progressive events to embark on a search journey for the legendary treasure of the once dreaded pirate, Captain Flint. On their way to Treasure Island, John Silver, Jim's best friend, take over command of the ship revealing his true self as the …

★ 7.0

Lupin III: The Secret of Mamo

Lupin III: Lupin vs Clone

Movie · 1978 · Adventure, Comedy, Mystery

Synopsis: Lupin, the master thief/spy/Jack of all Trades, has been executed, but he is still alive, and not even Lupin himself knows how that is possible. While trying to figure out, however, he and his gang are thrust into a conspiracy involving clones, Lupin's un-trustworthy rival Fujiko…

★ 7.0

Ringing Bell

Chirin no Suzu

Movie · 1978 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: Chirin, a newborn lamb, and his mother live a peaceful life in a meadow. As long as they stay inside the fence that protects them and the rest of the flock, they are free to frolic and graze on the delicious clover leaves. However, their idyllic life is shattered when a wolf name…

★ 7.1

Star Blazers: The Comet Empire

Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2

TV · 1978 · Drama, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: A year has passed since the Star Force returned to save the Earth but another danger now approaches from deep space. A gigantic White Comet hurtles toward our galaxy, obliterating everything in its path. But it is no ordinary comet—it is the deadly Comet Empire, conqueror of worl…

★ 7.2

Perrine Monogatari

TV · 1978 · Drama, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Perrine is a young girl who lives in Bosnia with her Indian mother and beloved father – that is, until her father passes away, leaving her mother with a single wish: travel to France to be with his father. The over 1,000 kilometer journey seems unfathomable, but Perrine and her m…

★ 6.7

Smart-san

Haikara-san ga Tooru

TV · 1978 · Drama, Romance, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Set in the 1920s, Haikara-san ga Tooru is the story of the high-spirited tomboy Benio and her relationship with a handsome half-German soldier named Shinobu. Benio is a very outgoing and athletic girl with firm ideas about being able to live her life as she wants to. When she fir…

★ 7.0

Muteki Koujin Daitarn 3

TV · 1978 · Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Souzou Haran was a brilliant scientist that was conducting research on Mars. He created a form of cyborg life with the ability to think for itself. These cyborgs, dubbed the Meganoids, soon ran out of control and killed Dr. Haran along with his whole family, save his youngest son…

★ 6.8

Fighting General Daimos

Toushou Daimos

TV · 1978 · Adventure, Drama, Mecha

Synopsis: The third of Tadao Nagahama's Romance Super Robot Trilogy. (#1: Chou Denji Robo Combattler V, #2: Chou Denji Machine Voltes V) After the destruction of their home world, the survivors of the planet Barm head toward Earth with the goal of negotiating the purchase of land to emigra…

★ 6.4

Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Riddle of the Arcadia Episode

Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Harlock: Arcadia-gou no Nazo

Movie · 1978 · Action, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: The story on Arcadia's mystery, on which the 13th television episode was based.

★ 6.8

Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato: In the Name of Love

Saraba Uchuu Senkan Yamato: Ai no Senshitachi

Movie · 1978 · Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: In the year 2201, one year after the Yamato saved Earth from radioactive contamination, a new threat emerges. The Yamato makes its final journey to save the Earth from this new threat. Earth has almost recovered from the battle against Gamilus, and reconstruction has expanded to …

★ 6.8

Captain Future

TV · 1978 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Curtis Newton, aka Captain Future, is an orphan. His parents died in their artificial satellite while he was an infant. His father was a scientist, who has abandoned earth for the satellite to dedicate his life for science along with his aging friend the genius Dr Simon Wright. W…

★ 6.8

Shin Aim for the Ace!

Shin Ace wo Nerae!

TV · 1978 · Drama, Sports

Synopsis: Heroine, Hiromi Oka, has just entered a high school famous for its tennis club. She has started playing tennis yearning after Madam Butterfly. She was expecting to enjoy playing tennis with her best friend, Maki, but the situation changes when the new coach, Mr. Munakata, suddenl…

★ 5.8

The Adventures of the Little Prince

Hoshi no Ouji-sama: Petit Prince

TV · 1978 · Adventure

Synopsis: The Little Prince lives on Asteroid B612, a tiny rock floating in space. He spends his days cleaning out the three small volcanoes on the asteroid (which he also uses to cook his breakfast) weeding out the baobob trees that threaten to take over, and caring for his friend the Ros…

★ 6.1

Eagle Riders

Kagaku Ninja-Tai Gatchaman II

TV · 1978 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Two years after the defeat of Galactor and the apparent death of Condor Joe, a cruise ship is attacked by Leader X, killing nearly everyone on board. One of the survivors, a young girl, is captured by X and rapidly aged into the bizarre, masculine-voiced villainess Gel Sadra. Tho…

★ 6.1

Spaceketeers

SF Saiyuuki Starzinger

TV · 1978 · Adventure, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: The Great Planet is dying, since its Queen is old and powerless... and the universe will perish along with it. Princess Aurora of the Moon volunteers to become the new Queen, so she must set out in a dangerous travel... along with her friends and escorts: the powerful Cyborgs Jan…

★ 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…

★ 6.1

Majokko Tickle

TV · 1978 · Comedy, Mahou Shoujo

Synopsis: On Chiiko's 11th birthday, her father gives her a special book. Inside the book is a trapped witch, Majokko Tickle. When Chiiko frees Tickle from the book, she uses her magic to pass off as Chiiko's twin sister. (Source: ANN)

★ 5.7

Candy Candy: Candy's Summer Vacation

Candy Candy: Candy no Natsuyasumi

Movie · 1978 · Drama, Slice of Life

Synopsis: A continuation of the television series.

★ 5.9

One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book

100-mannen Chikyuu no Tabi: Bander Book

Special · 1978 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: To escape the explosion of their ship caused by a terrorist attack, the parents of a young baby put him inside an escape pod and send him out before dying. The pod ends up on a planet inhabited by beings able to transform themselves into animals by using a special ring. The young…

★ 5.5

Gatchaman: The Movie

Kagaku Ninja-Tai Gatchaman (Movie)

Movie · 1978 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: This is the condensed theatrical adaptation of the original TV series' first season.

★ 6.1

Uchuu Majin Daikengou

TV · 1978 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Giant robot Daikengo flies through space to re-establish galactic peace; on-board prince Ryger, who ran away from his planet Emperius to defeat the menace out of his reign borders, in order to save his people; Cleo, corrupted prime minister's daughter, help him along with two nic…