Anime catalog

Year from: 1988 Year to: 1988 Reset

Found: 160

My Neighbor Totoro

Tonari no Totoro

Movie · 1988 · Adventure, Fantasy, Slice of Life

Synopsis: In 1950s Japan, Tatsuo Kusakabe relocates himself and his two daughters, Satsuki and Mei, to the countryside to be closer to their mother, who is hospitalized due to long-term illness. As the girls grow acquainted with rural life, Mei encounters a small, bunny-like creature in th…

★ 7.9

Akira

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…

★ 8.3

Grave of the Fireflies

Hotaru no Haka

Movie · 1988 · Drama

Synopsis: As World War II reaches its conclusion in 1945, Japan faces widespread destruction in the form of American bombings, devastating city after city. Hotaru no Haka, also known as Grave of the Fireflies, is the story of Seita and his sister Setsuko, two Japanese children whose lives …

★ 8.8

Legend of the Galactic Heroes

Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu

OVA · 1988 · Drama, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: For decades, the Galactic Empire has been locked in an interstellar war with the Free Planets Alliance, a conflict that involves thousands of spaceships and millions of soldiers on both sides. Two new commanders enter the conflict with great hopes: Imperial Admiral Reinhard von L…

★ 7.7

Gunbuster

Top wo Nerae! GunBuster

OVA · 1988 · Action, Drama, Mecha

Synopsis: In the near future, humanity has taken its first steps towards journeying into the far reaches of the galaxy. Upon doing so they discover a huge race of insectoid aliens known as "Space Monsters." These aliens seem dedicated to the eradication of mankind as they near closer and c…

★ 7.2

Mobile Police Patlabor

Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor

OVA · 1988 · Comedy, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: As the human race evolves, so does its technology. Engineers have successfully created robots dubbed "Labors" for mass distribution, utilized by society for a number of everyday tasks. However, there are criminals who manage to get their hands on these Labors, using them for thei…

★ 7.6

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack

Kidou Senshi Gundam: Gyakushuu no Char

Movie · 1988 · Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: The year is Universal Century 0093. Char Aznable has taken command of Neo Zeon, the rebels of outer space. He firmly believes that humankind can only achieve peace by relocating to space. Thus, he plans to crash the giant asteroid Axis into Earth and plunge the planet into an uni…

★ 7.6

Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars

Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Waga Yuku wa Hoshi no Taikai

Movie · 1988 · Action, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: This movie, based on an anecdote of "Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu" written by novelist Tanaka Yoshiki, preludes the 110-episodes TV series by describing the first encounter between the ambitious young man Reinhard von Museal under the imperial flag and the passive Yang Wenli who serves a…

★ 6.4

Dragon 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…

★ 5.9

Appleseed

OVA · 1988 · Action, Adventure, Mecha

Synopsis: After Earth was decimated by World War III, the ruins of civilization were rebuilt, with the futuristic city of Olympus standing out like a crown jewel. Overseen by the supercomputer Gaia and populated with an extremely large number of Bioroids—genetically engineered people desig…

★ 5.8

Demon City Shinjuku

Makai Toshi Shinjuku

OVA · 1988 · Action, Adventure, Horror

Synopsis: On the rooftops of Shinjuku, Genichirou Izayoi fought against Levih Rah, a man who sold his soul to obtain demonic powers, and lost. Ten years later, Shinjuku remains a wasteland of demonic energy while the rest of Tokyo remains largely untouched. One day, Genichirou's son, Kyouy…

★ 6.1

Dragon Ball Specials

Special · Action, Adventure

Synopsis: Specials included with the original series. Goku no Koutsuuanzen (Goku's Traffic Safety) Goku is heading to West City to attend Bulma's birthday party, and on the way he ends up learning the rules for getting through traffic. The movie was for children to watch so it would teach …

★ 6.6

Dominion Tank Police

Dominion

OVA · 1988 · Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Leona Ozaki joins Newport City's infamous Tank Police division. With aid of Al and her newly built mini-tank, Bonaparte, she wages war on Buaku and his cohorts, the Puma Sisters. (Source: ANN)

★ 7.8

City Hunter 2

TV · 1988 · Comedy, Mystery

Synopsis: Ryo Saeba is a private detective, but has another face as a sweeper who cleans the city of evil. He is able enough, but has a bad habit of getting over-excited about beautiful women. It is his partner Kaori Makimura's job to protect those beautiful female clients from Ryo's sexua…

★ 6.5

Vampire 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…

★ 6.1

Dragon's Heaven

OVA · 1988 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: In the year 3195, there was a war between an army of robots and the humans. When Shaian, a sentient combat armor, lost his companion in battle, he shut down until his internal systems spotted a new human. It's now almost a 1000 years later, and Shaian's greatest enemy is still al…

★ 7.1

Kikou Ryouhei Merowlink

OVA · 1988 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: As the sole survivor from a squad that was sacrificed and hung out as scapegoats for embezzlement of military resources at the end of the 100 years war, Merowlink Ality is out for revenge. Carrying the dogtags of his deceased comrades and armed with a dated AT rifle, he swears to…

★ 6.6

Ronin Warriors

Yoroiden Samurai Troopers

TV · 1988 · Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Thousands of years ago, the evil emperor Talpa attempted to conquer the Earth. Defeated, he was banished to the Nether Realm and his armor was divided into 9 separate suits. Now, he has returned to conquer Earth, having reclaimed 4 of the suits. The other 5 are in the possesion o…

★ 7.1

Charge!! Men's Private School

Sakigake!! Otokojuku

TV · 1988 · Action, Comedy

Synopsis: Otokojuku: a private school for juvenile delinquents that were previously expelled from normal schools. At this school, Japanese chivalry is taught through feudal and military fundamentals. Similar to an action film, the classes are overwhelmed by violence. Only those who survive…

★ 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 …

★ 6.8

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,…

★ 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, …

★ 7.2

Urusei Yatsura Movie 5: The Final Chapter

Urusei Yatsura: Kanketsu-hen

Movie · 1988 · Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: The Urusei Yatsura story comes to a climax in this animated retelling of the final Manga story (although not the final movie). Lupa, yet another one of Lum's fiancés, arrives on the scene, and Lum and Ataru have to repeat their game of tag in order to prevent the Earth from being…

★ 7.4

Kimagure Orange Road: I Want to Return to That Day

Kimagure Orange☆Road: Ano Hi ni Kaeritai

Movie · 1988 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Synopsis: Years have passed since Kyousuke Kasuga became entangled in a love triangle with the childish Hikaru Hiyama and the elegant Madoka Ayukawa. Now in their final year of high school, Madoka and Kyousuke are thoroughly occupied preparing for their college entrance exams. Hikaru, not …