Anime catalog
Found: 159
★ 8.5Princess Mononoke
Mononoke-hime
Movie · 1997 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: When an Emishi village is attacked by a fierce demon boar, the young prince Ashitaka puts his life at stake to defend his tribe. With its dying breath, the beast curses the prince's arm, granting him demonic powers while gradually siphoning his life away. Instructed by the villag…
★ 8.5Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Shin Seiki Evangelion Movie: Air / Magokoro wo, Kimi ni
Movie · 1997 · Action, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: Shinji Ikari is left emotionally comatose after the death of a dear friend. With his son mentally unable to pilot the humanoid robot Evangelion Unit-01, Gendou Ikari's NERV races against the shadow organization SEELE to see who can enact their ultimate plan first. SEELE desires t…
★ 8.4Berserk
Kenpuu Denki Berserk
TV · 1997 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Guts, a man who will one day be known as the Black Swordsman, is a young traveling mercenary characterized by the large greatsword he carries. He accepts jobs that offer the most money, but he never stays with one group for long—until he encounters the Band of the Falcon. Ambushe…
★ 7.3Pokémon
Pocket Monsters
TV · 1997 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: Pokémon are peculiar creatures with a vast array of different abilities and appearances; many people, known as Pokémon trainers, capture and train them, often with the intent of battling others. Young Satoshi has not only dreamed of becoming a Pokémon trainer but also a "Pokémon …
★ 8.3Revolutionary Girl Utena
Shoujo Kakumei Utena
TV · 1997 · Action, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: Years ago, a tragic incident befell a young princess when both her parents died. Devastated, it seemed nothing would calm this poor soul. However, a prince traveling through the area came to see the princess, hoping to cheer her up. After wiping her sorrowful tears, the prince ga…
★ 7.3Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth
Shin Seiki Evangelion Movie: Shi to Shinsei
Movie · 1997 · Drama, Mecha, Psychological
Synopsis: In the year 2015, more than a decade has passed since the catastrophic event known as Second Impact befell mankind. During this time of recovery, a select few learned of beings known as the Angels—colossal malevolent entities with the intention of triggering the Third Impact and …
★ 6.2Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy
Dragon Ball GT: Goku Gaiden! Yuuki no Akashi wa Suushinchuu
Special · 1997 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: Years after the end of the Dragonball GT, the story continues in this special with Son Goku's now eldery granddaughter Pan, and a new generation of super saiyajins, the great-great-grandsons of Goku and Vegeta 100 years after the end of DBGT, all the heroes of Earth have died...e…
★ 7.7Detective Conan: The Time-Bombed Skyscraper
Meitantei Conan: Tokei Jikake no Matenrou
Movie · 1997 · Adventure, Mystery
Synopsis: Conan Edogawa is facing a dilemma: Ran Mouri has asked Shinichi Kudou out to the movies and he is unable to provide a convincing excuse not to go. However, when the day of the date arrives, he has more pressing problems to worry about—a great amount of plastic explosives has rece…
★ 6.9Flame of Recca
Rekka no Honoo
TV · 1997 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: Most people think that ninjas are a thing of the past, but Rekka Hanabishi wishes otherwise. Although he comes from a family that makes fireworks, he likes to think of himself as a self-styled, modern-day ninja. Sounds like fun, right? Maybe not. Rekka ends up in lots of fights b…
★ 5.7Agent Aika
AIKa
OVA · 1997 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: A catastrophic earthquake has left Tokyo, and most of the Earth for that matter, under the sea. Aika is a salvager who retrieves various remains from the watery ruins. When Aika accepts the dangerous mission of locating and obtaining the mysterious Lagu, she discovers that she's …
★ 7.5The Slayers Try
Slayers TRY
TV · 1997 · Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Synopsis: For nearly a millennium, demons have imposed a magical barrier that has impeded the people trapped within it from reaching the outside world. Now that it is broken, several kingdoms seek to explore the lands that were once beyond their grasp. To this end, they establish a peace d…
★ 6.7Vampire Princess Miyu (TV)
Vampire Miyu (TV)
TV · 1997 · Action, Drama, Horror
Synopsis: Evil Shinma (shape-shifting monsters and vampires) roam the Earth on a mission to unleash their darkness upon the Human race. Miyu Royal Princess from the dark is the Chosen One—the one being who must banish the Evil Shinma from the Earth. She has the power to offer Humans the gi…
★ 7.2Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz
Shin Kidou Senki Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz
OVA · 1997 · Action, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: In the year After Colony 196, one year after the conclusion of the intergalactic civil war, a state of stasis prevails over the Earth and its colonies. Seeing no further use for their Gundam mobile suits, war heroes Duo Maxwell, Heero Yuy, Trowa Barton, and Quatre Raberba Winner …
★ 7.2Rurouni Kenshin The Movie
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Ishinshishi e no Requiem
Movie · 1997 · Action, Drama
Synopsis: The war against the (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokugawa_shogunate "Tokugawa Shogunate") ended years ago. But there are some who are not happy with the outcome. (https://hikka.io/characters/shigure-takimi-1162fe "Shigure Takimi") watched his friends and family get slashed down…
★ 7.6The King of Braves: GaoGaiGar
Yuusha-Ou GaoGaiGar
TV · 1997 · Adventure, Mecha, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: In the year 2005, a race of alien monsters called Zonders emerge from underground and launch a series of attacks on the city of Tokyo. The only defense against these creatures is the secret agency known as the Gutsy Geoid Guard (or 3G) and their ultimate weapon, the awesome giant…
★ 7.6The File of Young Kindaichi
Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo (TV)
TV · 1997 · Mystery
Synopsis: Hajime Kindaichi's unorganized appearance and lax nature may give the impression of an average high school student, but a book should never be judged by its cover. Hajime is the grandson of the man who was once Japan's greatest detective, and he is also a remarkable sleuth himsel…
★ 6.5Tenchi in Tokyo
Shin Tenchi Muyou!
TV · 1997 · Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Tenchi Masaki heads out to tackle the big world, setting off to school in Tokyo! But not everyone is happy to hear he is moving away, as his female friends sulk and complain at the prospect of him being alone. However, Tenchi is not by himself for very long, as he soon meets a ki…
★ 7.4Dog of Flanders
THE DOG OF FLANDERS
Movie · 1997 · Drama, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Nello Daas is a gifted artist residing in a village on the outskirts of Antwerp, Belgium. He earns a living by selling milk in a market in the middle of the city alongside his ailing grandfather. His best friend, Alois Cogez, is the daughter of his callous landlord, who believes …
★ 6.3Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge
Vampire Hunter: THE ANIMATED SERIES
OVA · 1997 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: The world is a dark, brooding place populated by humans, but ruled in reality by powerful beings known as the Darkstalkers, and there is constant conflict between them as they try to determine who is the most powerful of them all. Zombies, vampires, werewolves - all of them compe…
★ 6.7Macross Dynamite 7
Macross Dynamite 7
OVA · 1997 · Adventure, Comedy, Mecha
Synopsis: Less than a year after the events that transpired in the Macross 7 TV series, Basara leaves Fire Bomber and travels to the planet Zola. There, he meets a girl named Elma, who is a big fan of Fire Bomber. It is also on this planet where he must once again use his Spiritia powers; …
★ 7.0Slayers Great
Slayers Great
Movie · 1997 · Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Synopsis: Laia Einburg wants for her father Galia, who is a talented golem maker, and her equally ambitious brother Huey to end a long running feud. But her luck changes for the worse when Lina Inverse and Naga the Serpent save Laia from a rampaging golem. (Source: ANN)
★ 6.7Dr. Slump
Dr. Slump
TV · 1997 · Comedy, Slice of Life
Synopsis: In Penguin Village, humans live alongside talking animals and objects. Senbei Norimaki is one of these humans, and he's an inventor with the lofty dream of creating the world's best robot girl. The product of his efforts is Arale, but depending on your definition of perfect, she'…
★ 7.0Cooking Master Boy
Chuuka Ichiban!
TV · 1997 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: The story takes place in 19th century China during the Qing Dynasty, where the Emperor was weakened and the country was close to chaos. It is also during a fictitious era called "The Era of the Cooking Wars". It was an era in which top chefs with different cooking styles tried th…
★ 6.2NOISEMAN SOUNDINSECT
Onkyou Seimeitai Noiseman
Movie · 1997 · Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: The film is set in the distant future in a city called Cahmpon. A scientist creates a synthetic life-form called Noiseman, which erases music from the airwaves by turning it into crystals. A group of Biker street kids rebels against this tyranny. (Source: ANN)
