Best Anime of the 1970s

In the year 0079 of the Universal Century, humanity has expanded into space, residing in colony clusters referred to as "Sides." One such Side proclaims itself the "Principality of Zeon" and initiates a war against the Earth Federation, the governing authority that controls Earth. Utilizing powerful humanoid robots called "mobile suits," Zeon swiftly gains an advantage. Nine months into the war, the Earth Federation has created its own formidable mobile suit, the Gundam. When Zeon attacks the colony housing the Gundam, a 15-year-old civilian named Amuro Ray is suddenly thrust into a battle that carries him across Earth and space, opposing the enemy's ace pilot, Char Aznable.

During an era of rigid class divisions and escalating hardship among the common people, the Austrian Empire sends Princess Marie Antoinette to France to marry Crown Prince Louis XVI. This political marriage is intended to strengthen the alliance between the two nations, but the future queen deeply resents having her fate decided for her. Upon her arrival, Marie Antoinette is introduced to Oscar Fançois de Jarjayes, Commander of the Royal Guard. Because her father longed for a son, Oscar was raised as a boy and expected to inherit his title as Commander. Though admired by both men and women, Oscar secretly wishes to live as a woman instead of disguising herself as a man. As Oscar reluctantly serves the spoiled young queen, the growing suffering and anger of the poor become increasingly impossible to ignore—especially when Marie Antoinette carelessly wastes her wealth.

Joe Yabuki is a restless young man who tends to solve every problem with his fists. Though he lacks manners and self-control, his natural, self-taught fighting ability more than compensates. While wandering the Doya slums, Joe picks a fight with a local gang. Despite being heavily outnumbered, he easily defeats them, catching the eye of Danpei Tange—a former boxing coach who has since turned to alcohol. Danpei sees Joe's raw talent and wants to train him to become Japan's greatest boxer. Initially, Joe writes Danpei off as a hopeless drunk, but after the trainer saves his life, he agrees to live with him and learn boxing. However, Joe's stubborn personality makes him a difficult student, and he often slips back into his old habits. To make it in the brutal world of professional boxing, Joe must learn to trust his mentor and master the techniques he's taught. But the path to becoming a pro is full of challenges that will push him to his absolute limits.

Arsène Lupin III, the grandson of the legendary thief Arsène Lupin, has made a name for himself as a notorious criminal in his own right. His reputation draws the relentless Inspector Zenigata of the ICPO, along with other rival criminals, to pursue him. Lupin III's illegal activities also complicate his romantic life, especially with the enigmatic femme fatale Fujiko Mine, whose loyalties he can never quite decipher. Join Lupin and his sharpshooter partner Daisuke Jigen as they strive to claim the world—or at least its most prized treasures!

Nobita Nobi is an ordinary fourth grader. That changes when a blue robot cat emerges from his desk drawer. Introducing himself as Doraemon, the robot explains that Nobita's future descendants in the 22nd century are living in poverty due to all the mistakes he has made. They have sent Doraemon to act as a guide and mentor to Nobita, hoping to improve their future. However, Doraemon soon discovers that Nobita is the laziest and weakest student in his entire school. To aid his mission, Doraemon carries a four-dimensional pocket filled with various futuristic gadgets and machines. Unfortunately, these often end up causing even more trouble for Nobita. Can Doraemon truly succeed in changing Nobita, or will he stay the same?

Conan is the sole survivor of Remnant Island, a sanctuary established by refugees fleeing a cataclysmic magnetic bomb that nearly exterminated the human race. Two decades after their arrival, only Conan and the elderly man who raised him remain. Convinced his island is the last refuge of humanity, Conan is stunned to find a young girl named Lana stranded on the shore. While Lana reveals that the industrial nation of Industria seeks to capture her as leverage to compel her grandfather, Dr. Lao, to operate their machines, their exchange is interrupted by Monsley, the nation’s elite pilot, who abducts her. Resolute in rescuing her, Conan departs from Remnant Island, embarking on a quest that will decide the future of the world.

Anne Shirley, an eleven-year-old orphan brimming with imagination but prone to quick tempers, faces a difficult life until fate places her at the Cuthbert home in Avonlea. Elderly siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert had originally hoped to adopt a boy to assist with farm work, so they are deeply surprised to discover the child is a girl. Based on the beloved novel by L. M. Montgomery, Akage no Anne chronicles Anne’s journey from age eleven to seventeen, highlighting her relationships and partings with those around her. The narrative builds toward a pivotal choice Anne must face, one that will permanently alter the course of her life.

In a far-off era, people achieve immortality by buying mechanical bodies, though the cost is prohibitive. Poor Tetsurou Hoshino wants to ride the Galaxy Express 999, a train traversing the cosmos, because it is rumored that passengers receive a mechanical body for free at the destination. After the villainous machine-man hybrid Count Mecha shoots Tetsurou's mother, he faces despair. The mysterious Maetel, a blonde woman resembling his mother, rescues him from death and offers him a ticket on the Galaxy Express, provided they travel together. Tetsurou then embarks on a cosmic journey across unique planets and thrilling adventures, striving to obtain the mechanical body he longs for.

In the year 2977, humanity has grown complacent. Machines handle every task, subliminal messages keep the populace docile, and government officials spend their time on trivial pastimes like golf and horse racing. Captain Herlock rejects this stagnant existence, leading a band of kindred spirits on a life of adventure aboard the spaceship Arcadia. A hidden alien menace called the Mazone infiltrates Earth, appearing as cloaked women who eliminate anyone who uncovers their true intentions. Tadashi Daiba becomes their target after his scientist father is dismissed by the authorities and murdered by the Mazone. He then joins Captain Herlock and his motley crew of pirates, aiding their mission to protect humanity from the extraterrestrial threat.

Heidi becomes an orphan and is sent to live with her grandfather Öhi in the Alps. She discovers that he is a very bitter man who only agreed to take her in under pressure. However, Heidi's gentle nature may be able to soften his heart. Together with the shepherd Peter and the disabled Clara, she enjoys many adventures.

The series follows Arsene Lupin III, renowned as the world’s top thief, alongside his criminal accomplices: the expert sharpshooter Daisuke Jigen, the alluring and calculating Fujiko Mine, and the resolute samurai Goemon Ishikawa XIII. This group journeys across the globe hunting for valuable treasures and wealth, consistently staying one step ahead of Inspector Zenigata, an unyielding lawman determined to capture Lupin and deliver him to justice.

Devilman centers on Akira Fudo, a timid and shy teenager who goes mountain climbing in the Himalayas alongside his father. During the expedition, both father and son lose their lives in a tragic accident. Akira's corpse is then taken over by the demon soldier Devilman, who adopts his new human appearance as a disguise to carry out his mission: sowing chaos on Earth to prepare for a demonic invasion of the planet. However, before Devilman can truly begin his task, he encounters Akira's childhood friend Miki Makimura and swiftly falls in love with her. Devilman decides to shield Miki and all of humanity by fighting against his own demon kind. Zennon, the leader of the Demon Tribe, is furious at Devilman's betrayal and immediately dispatches his former allies to eliminate him. The other demons soon discover that Miki is dear to Devilman, forcing him to defend both her and himself. Can the strength of love triumph over genuine evil?

Candy is an orphaned girl with a kind, optimistic, and warm-hearted nature. During her childhood, she lived at an orphanage called Pony's Home, where she made a close friend named Annie. On the hill behind the orphanage, she met the "Prince of the Hill," a person who becomes very important to her. She is later adopted by the Leagan family, where she must contend with the malicious Neil and his sister Eliza. One day, while in the rose garden, she encounters a boy who looks exactly like the "Prince of the Hill" from her childhood. His name is Anthony. From that point onward, a fantastic story she never anticipated begins.

By 2199, Earth lies in ruins following a brutal assault by the Gamilas Empire. Survivors have retreated underground to avoid the irradiated wasteland above, but as the deadly radiation steadily encroaches, their refuge becomes untenable. With total extinction looming in just one year, desperation replaces hope. Every previous effort to flee or fight back has been swiftly crushed by the alien forces. However, a desperate transmission from the distant planet Iscandar in a neighboring galaxy offers a potential lifeline. In secret, Earth's Self Defense Force develops a super-speed engine for the voyage. The World War II era battleship Yamato is retrofitted with advanced weaponry and manned by a brave crew, transforming into the Space Battleship Yamato. Together, they embark on a dangerous trek across the cosmos to rescue humanity from its impending doom.

A young boy named Jim Hawkins is propelled by a chain of events to set out on a quest for the fabled treasure of the infamous pirate Captain Flint. During the journey to Treasure Island, John Silver, Jim's best friend, seizes command of the vessel, exposing his true nature as the ruthless buccaneer who was once Flint's right-hand man. Feeling betrayed, Jim must navigate his conflicting emotions and confront Silver, who still considers both himself and Jim to be friends.

The misfortunes of Nobita Nobi are so severe that his descendants in the 22nd century remain impoverished due to his blunders in the 20th century. To improve their social standing, their servant—a robotic cat named Doraemon—journeys back in time to steer Nobita toward a more prosperous path. However, Doraemon himself is a malfunctioning robot that the family acquired by chance (though they decided to keep him), and he is hardly more capable than Nobita. The cat leads Nobita through numerous adventures, and while Nobita's existence becomes far more exciting with the futuristic robot companion, it remains uncertain whether his life is genuinely better in the way Doraemon intended.

Dr. Hell, a nefarious scientist, has gathered a legion of mechanical beasts within his secret lair on Bardos, an island in the Aegean Sea. Using his cane, he controls these mechanized monsters and orders them to launch devastating assaults. Yet Dr. Hell does not handle all the dirty work alone; he relies on his devoted underling, Baron Ashura, to execute his wicked schemes. However, forces are determined to prevent evil from triumphing. Kouji Kabuto, a spirited and hotheaded teenager, seeks vengeance for his grandfather's murder at the hands of Dr. Hell. He might just succeed, for he pilots Mazinger Z, a colossal robot forged from Super-Alloy Z, an indestructible metal. Mazinger Z wields several formidable special attacks. By focusing Photonic Energy through its eyes, it unleashes the Koushiryoku Beam, causing immense devastation. But the most impressive move is when Mazinger Z fires its Rocket Punch. Dr. Hell and his minions may have finally met their equal!

Honey Kisaragi lives as a fashionable student who skips classes at a Catholic school. Her peaceful life shatters when her father is killed by demonic divas working for the sinister organization Panther Claw. Before he dies, he reveals that Honey is actually an android. Utilizing the Atmospheric Element Solidifier, a device Panther Claw sought to steal, Honey gains transformative abilities to hunt down the clan responsible for her father's death. With the help of journalist Hayami Seiji, his ninja father, and his womanizing younger brother, she battles through Panther Claw’s hierarchy. She must confront the evil Sister Jill while evading the suspicion of her school’s headmistress, Miss Histler. Adopting various personas such as a racecar driver, a glamorous model, and a beggar, Honey fights as Cutie Honey, the warrior of love.

Remi enjoys a happy life with his mother in the French countryside until his estranged father returns. Desperate for cash, the father reveals that Remi is adopted and sells him. Devastated, Remi joins Vitalis, a wandering musician leading a troupe of animal performers. As they journey across the country searching for Remi's biological parents, he endures the harsh realities of life. This poignant narrative explores themes of friendship, loss, and the quest for happiness.

On her first day at Nishi High School, 15-year-old Hiromi Oka is inspired to play tennis after watching top player Reika "Ochoufujin" Ryuuzaki. Soon after joining the school's tennis club, she meets the club's new coach, Jin Munakata. Munakata puts everyone through grueling training that would challenge even Ochoufujin. Despite the difficulties, Hiromi's resolve leads the coach to choose her as part of the club's main players. Because of this, Hiromi must handle the pressure from her upperclassmen to become an ace tennis player.

Duke Fleed is a survivor from the planet Fleed who escaped to Earth aboard a mysterious spaceship, where he was raised by Dr. Umon as his adopted son and given the name Daisuke Umon. Years after his arrival, he faces the threat of King Vega and his army, who seek to conquer Earth. Alongside his friends Koji and Hikaru—and later his younger sister, Maria Grace—Duke decides to fight back using his ultimate weapon: the mighty Grendizer.

A young boy named Marco lives in Genoa, Italy with his father Pietro, but their family feels incomplete because Marco's mother departed for Argentina nearly a year earlier in search of employment. Her letters arrive consistently until one day they abruptly cease. Anxiety for his mother's welfare and what might have befallen her overwhelms Marco, so he resolves to travel to Argentina, hoping to reunite with her. Initially, Pietro resists the idea, but his son's passionate determination eventually convinces him to allow the journey. Thus begins Marco's profound emotional voyage. Throughout his travels, Marco meets a variety of people and, through these encounters, discovers maturity and self-acceptance.

Joe Shimamura and his comrades seem like ordinary people, but they are far from it. Joe is actually Cyborg 009, part of a group of cyborgs dedicated to fighting for justice. Each cyborg possesses a unique ability, ranging from melting any substance to breathing underwater and flying. He and the other eight cyborgs were unwillingly transformed by the Neo-Black Ghosts organization to serve their own agenda. However, they chose to unite and wield their powers against their former creators and any evil forces.

Facing the threats of resource depletion and escalating pollution, the International Scientific Organization (ISO) is founded to tackle environmental problems worldwide. However, the criminal syndicate Gallactor, established by the extraterrestrial being Generalissimo X and led on Earth by the masked Berg Katse, aims to seize global domination by taking over the ISO. To counter Gallactor and its robotic monsters, Dr. Nambu of the ISO assembles five courageous young individuals into a team called Gatchaman, the Science Commandos. Enhanced with advanced scientific abilities and striking bird-themed costumes, the Gatchaman Squad can confront Gallactor anywhere on the planet. Ken (the Eagle) serves as the wise leader, supported by the sometimes-impulsive Joe (the Condor), the beautiful Jun (the Swan), the eager young Jinpei (the Swallow), and the powerful Ryu (the Horned Owl). Each member wields unique scientific weapons, but their greatest asset is the aircraft Phoenix, which can transform into a fiery arrow capable of penetrating even the most formidable threats. GATCHAMAN is a saga of thrilling action and suspense as Ken, Joe, Jun, Jinpei, and Ryu remain constantly alert to counter each new scheme by Gallactor to take over the world.

Maya, a newborn honeybee, is filled with curiosity about the world around her. From the moment she is born, she is raised to be a worker bee, but her individuality and strong desire for independence make it hard for her to comprehend and obey the hive's strict regulations. After gathering all the honey near the honeycomb, Maya decides to embark on an adventure to locate a flower garden so she can collect more honey for the hive. Her motives are good, but because she departs without permission, the Queen sends Maya's friend Willy to search for the little troublemaker. Willy joins Maya on her journey, and together, beyond their familiar hive, the two friends are amazed by the sheer beauty nature offers. Through many experiences—some delightful, others terrible or sad—and meetings with various insects, Maya grows into a strong and wise honeybee.

Kozue, a middle school student, is a dedicated volleyball player whose goal is to play for Japan's national team. Over the course of the series, she advances from the school district league to the Japanese volleyball finals and eventually the international championship. Yet the higher and faster she rises in her career, the more she encounters the darker side of success: overwhelming expectations, arrogance, and jealousy that escalate into serious problems.

It has been one year since the Star Force returned to save Earth, but a new threat emerges from deep space. A gigantic White Comet races toward the galaxy, annihilating everything in its path. This is no ordinary comet—it is the deadly Comet Empire, a conqueror of worlds, and Earth is the next target. Disobeying orders, the Star Force launches to investigate. However, even if they can get past the flagship Andromeda, they still do not know the true nature of this new enemy.

The Dinosaur Kingdom rises from deep within the Earth, launching their assault to wipe out humanity and conquer the planet with their mechanical dinosaurs. After a prototype Getter Robo is brought down by one of these mechanical dinosaurs, the Saotome Research Institute decides to deploy the fully combat-ready Getter Robo. With a shortage of pilots at the institute, Ryo Nagare heads to his college to recruit martial artist Musashi Tomoe and the recluse Hayato Jin, persuading them to join him in piloting the Getter Machines to counter the new threat and defend mankind.

The Earth is suddenly attacked by an alien force called the Boazan Forces. To counter this threat, a specially trained group is deployed. Kenichi, Ippei, Daijirou, Hiyoshi, and Megumi pilot the Choudenji Machine Voltes V, Earth's last line of defense against the Boazan and their monstrous Beast Warriors. The situation grows more complicated when the Go Brothers learn the truth about their own origins and the disappearance of their father. Internal conflicts and emotional turmoil sometimes hinder the Go Brothers, but their relentless determination to find their father drives them to journey to the place where everything began. With support from rebels stationed on Earth and on the aliens' homeworld, the Voltes Team embarks on a new mission: to overthrow the tyrant Zu Zanbajil and free the people of Boazan.

Nello Tarth is an orphan who lives in poverty but remains cheerful, sharing a home with his grandfather Jehan in a small village on the outskirts of Antwerp. Ever since he glimpsed a painting by the famous artist Rubens as a young child, Nello has been drawn to drawing and possesses a natural talent for it. While assisting Jehan with their daily milk deliveries to Antwerp, Nello stumbles upon Patrash, a working dog that has been mistreated and cast aside by his former owner. Nello tends to the weary animal, and before long, a deep and loyal friendship blossoms between them. Alois Cojez, the daughter of the richest and most influential man in Blacken Village, is Nello's closest companion. When Nello resolves to become an artist, he must confront firsthand the ignorance and cruelty of the villagers. Alois's father, in particular, dismisses him as a good-for-nothing who cannot support himself through his drawings. Nevertheless, Nello presses on and never abandons his dream, striving to earn their admiration and respect while enduring the harsh weight of his own poverty.

Set in the 1920s, Haikara-san ga Tooru follows the lively tomboy Benio and her connection with a handsome half-German soldier named Shinobu. Benio is an outgoing, athletic girl with strong convictions about living life on her own terms. When she first encounters Shinobu, she strongly dislikes him, even though he helps her out of several embarrassing situations. She is therefore shocked to learn that she has been arranged into a marriage—and that her future husband is none other than Shinobu. The story then unfolds through many twists and turns, as Shinobu must go to fight in the war, Benio wrestles with the idea of marriage, and she must get along with her future in-laws and employer. Meanwhile, the Great Kanto earthquake looms on the horizon.

Inspired by the classic narrative from The Thousand and One Arabian Nights, this adventure unfolds over 1,200 years in the past. Its protagonist is the impish Sindbad, a curious and mischievous boy who one evening slips into the royal palace to observe acrobatic shows and discovers that a vast world exists beyond Baghdad. After learning about the journeys of his uncle, Captain Ali, Sindbad resolves to become a sailor and explore the globe. Leaving a message for his father, the young Sindbad embarks on Captain Ali's vessel—accompanied by a myna bird named Sheila—and begins the greatest voyage of his life.

Dr. Azuma, a brilliant scientist, developed numerous robots intended to assist humanity. One stormy night, lightning struck his laboratory, corrupting the programming of a robot named BK-1. This robot renamed itself Braiking Boss and proclaimed that humans would now serve robots rather than the other way around. It gathered other robots into a massive army with the goal of enslaving all humans. Tetsuya, Dr. Azuma's son, begged his father to transform him into an indestructible android capable of stopping the threat his father had accidentally created. Soon after, Braiking Boss kidnapped Dr. Azuma and his wife. Tetsuya, now going by the name Casshern, embarked on a mission to reverse the war's outcome and rescue his parents, aided by his girlfriend Luna and his robotic dog Friender.

Perrine is a young girl living in Bosnia with her Indian mother and the father she loves—until her father dies, leaving her mother with a single wish: to travel to France and be with his father. The journey of over 1,000 kilometers seems impossible, but Perrine and her mother have a plan: they will photograph people in the towns along the way to support themselves. With their hardy donkey Palikare and faithful dog Baron, the two set out for Paris; along the way, they encounter kind souls, barren villages, and many hardships. Will Perrine and her mother survive the long journey to France?

A manga and anime series created by Go Nagai, serving as a direct sequel to the beloved Mazinger Z franchise. It aired in Japan in 1974, immediately after the original Mazinger series concluded.

The third installment of Tadao Nagahama's Romance Super Robot Trilogy. (Volume One: Chou Denji Robo Combattler V, Volume Two: Chou Denji Machine Voltes V) Following the annihilation of their home world, the survivors from the planet Barm head toward Earth, hoping to negotiate the purchase of land for emigration. However, during the talks, the Barmian leader, Leon, is murdered by his second-in-command, Olban, and the Earth delegation is framed for the killing. In the resulting turmoil, Doctor Isamu Ryuuzaki, a member of the Earth delegation, is shot and dies. Shortly after the negotiations collapse in disaster, the Barmians (referred to as "Valerians" in Starbirds) launch a terror campaign against Earth, led by Leon's son, Admiral Richter, who unleashes a variety of "Mecha Soldiers" against the planet's defenses. The only barrier between humanity and total destruction is the transforming, karate-wielding super robot Daimos and its pilot, Kazuya Ryuuzaki. But everything changes when he meets and falls in love with a mysterious girl named Erika, who turns out to be Richter's sister. Throughout their efforts to be reunited, Kazuya and Erika each come to realize that the other's people are not entirely evil—and that their own people are not entirely good.

The dying King of the Flower Planet cannot pass his throne to his heir until the legendary Seven Color Flower—the emblem of the King's power—is located. The Angels Cateau and Noveau are dispatched to Earth to locate the Flower Girl, a young female descended from both humans and Flower Angels (who once lived on Earth long ago), and they discover Lunlun in France. The Angels persuade her to embark on an extended quest to find the Flower; along the way, she will encounter both the kindness and cruelty of humans and Flower Angels (personified by the ambitious Togenishia and her sidekick Boris), and she will fall in love with Serge Flora, a man hiding a great secret.

The planet Beal once existed until it was destroyed by the mysterious entity Gaizok. The handful of survivors fled to Earth and divided into three families: Jin, Kamie, and Kamikita. While trying to build a new life, the combined "Jin Family" readied themselves for the inevitable Gaizok invasion of Earth and its giant mechanical beasts, the Mecha Boosts. To protect their new home, they constructed three vehicles that merge to form the mighty Zambot 3. The Jin Family must not only fight off Gaizok's attacks but also endure harsh criticism from the very people they defend, who blame the Jin Family for the invasion in the first place.

The Skull Stone, a mysterious gem, is rumored to point the way to the world's richest gold deposit. This legend has lured numerous individuals seeking fame, power, and fortune, including the show's antagonists, the Dorombo Gang. Yet, their quest for the Skull Stone proves far more difficult than anticipated, hindered primarily by misleading intelligence from their leader and, most notably, by the heroic duo known as the Yatterman.

Orphaned as a baby when his parents perished in their artificial satellite, Curtis Newton, known as Captain Future, was raised by his late father’s associates. His father, a scientist, had left Earth to pursue research alongside his elderly friend, the brilliant Dr. Simon Wright. Sensing his impending demise, Wright transferred his consciousness into a mechanical body. Together, they created a super robot and an android. Captain Future now dedicates his existence to battling evil, supported by his three companions: the brain, the android, and the robot.

Gamba, a daring wild mouse, sets out on a journey with his companions to reach the ocean, but along the way he encounters an injured mouse and learns of the brutality inflicted by the white ferret Noroi. Moved by this, Gamba resolves to aid the mice who are oppressed under Noroi's cruel rule.

It is the year 2074. In a world under threat from aliens, an unexpected hero appears. Ken Izumi looks like a normal ten-year-old boy, but secretly carries weapons, armor, and gadgets that turn him into the heroic Chargeman Ken. Ken defends his mom, dad, younger sister Caron, robot friend Barican, and all of humanity against the evil Juralians, shape-shifting aliens who try to terrorize Earth using flesh-eating butterflies, booby-trapped scientists, a wicked doll, a prison escape, alien mummies, a child who sets things on fire, a lethal song, and roughly 65 other schemes for global conquest. The sole barrier between the fragile human race and Juralian takeover is Chargeman Ken and his endless drive for blazing, atomic justice.

Demons are invading the human realm from Hell to harvest human souls. As humanity’s minds become corrupted and drawn to impure spirits, these monsters disregard the laws prohibiting their presence in the human world. Tsutomu, a student at Yokai Elementary School, is suddenly attacked by these creatures. He is rescued by Enma-kun, the son of the King of Hell, alongside Yukiko, a snow woman, and Kapaeru. This trio belongs to the Monster Patrol, an organization dispatched to the human world to capture and arrest the invading demons.

This is the first installment of Tadao Nagahama's Romance Super Robot Trilogy. (The second is Chou Denji Machine Voltes V, and the third is Toushou Daimos.) Millennia ago, the inhabitants of planet Campbell abandoned their world to search for new planets to settle. One faction, headed by the scientist Oreana, reached Earth but was delayed in carrying out their mission. By the early 21st century, Oreana's group awakens again and starts their campaign to take over Earth. The only force capable of opposing the Campbellians' enormous biomechanical slave beasts is the super-electromagnetic robot Combattler V together with its pilots.

Brilliant scientist Souzou Haran was conducting research on Mars when he created a type of cyborg life form capable of independent thought. These Meganoids soon went out of control, killing Dr. Haran and his entire family except for his youngest son, sixteen-year-old Banjou Haran. Banjou escapes Mars aboard a rocket with Daitarn 3, a solar-powered super robot forged from special Martian metals. Now eighteen and residing in a luxurious mansion on Earth, Banjou battles the Meganoids with the help of his loyal butler Garrison and his two attractive companions, Reika and Beauty. Together, they must halt the evil Meganoids, who seek to convert all humans into cyborgs in order to "improve" the human race.

Calimero is a little black bird with a shell on his head who dreams of flying like the rest of the birds. Every time he tries to fly and messes up, the other birds make fun of him, but his girlfriend Pricilla is there to lift his spirits. Despite how he looks, he is very clever and comes up with a way to fly.

In the ancient days, young Wickie enjoyed a cheerful existence in the small Viking settlement of Flake. Although his father, Halvar, served as the tribe's chief and desired a son with greater bravery, he frequently brought Wickie along on expeditions to provide him with the necessary experience to become a true Viking. However, Halvar and his crew often found themselves trapped or hopelessly stranded, leaving Wickie to rescue them single-handedly using his quick wit.

The first animated Ultraman series.

Hiroshi Shiba, a skilled car racer, finds his father murdered after the discovery of the Bronze Bell, an artifact from an ancient civilization. Queen Himika of the Yamatai Kingdom, who hails from that same era, covets the Bell and seeks to use it to conquer the world. From his father, Hiroshi inherits relics that allow him to transform into a full-sized mecha warrior known as Steel Jeeg. With his father's consciousness stored in a computer and the support of Miwa "Micchi" Uzuki, Hiroshi fights to thwart Queen Himika's plans for global domination.

During her early teens, Megu is dispatched to Earth and taken in by Mammi Kanzaki, a former witch who abandoned her royal ambitions to marry a human. Mammi uses magic to deceive her husband and their two children, Rabi and Apo, into thinking Megu has always been the family's eldest daughter. Under Mammi's guidance, Megu works to master her powers and restrain her impulses, striving to demonstrate her fitness for the throne. This underlying theme of rite of passage persists throughout the series.

For Sterling North, life in Brailsford Junction, Wisconsin, is defined by its tranquility and simplicity, a state he largely maintains through his dedication to caring for animals. With his mother confined to the hospital and his brother deployed to the Western Front, Sterling resides solely with his father and their dog, Hauser. One weekend, he deviates from his routine chores to go fishing with his friend Oscar and Hauser. While en route to the river, Hauser detects an unusual scent near the base of a tree. Upon discovering a raccoon’s nest, the boys uncover an orphaned kit. The kit’s mother has been killed by a passing hunter intending to craft a fur hat, forcing Sterling to take in and raise the abandoned animal. Although Sterling’s family is crumbling due to his brother’s presence in the trenches and his mother’s declining health, his connection to the world is sustained and reinforced by his relationship with his new companion, a mischievous ring-tailed wonder he names Rascal.

Tekkaman appears to be an ordinary cheerful boy in his daily life, but modern science has the ability to transform him into a formidable space warrior. This becomes a reality when hostile aliens from outer space launch an invasion of Earth. Wielding a space lance, Tekkaman bravely springs into action against the grotesque extraterrestrial creatures. In the midst of his battles, he comes across a mysterious young man from another planet who lends him aid whenever he finds himself in peril.

Following the final defeat of the Dinosaur Empire and the demise of Musashi Tomoe in the original Getter Robo series, Dr. Saotome, the creator of the Getter Robo, worries that the peace achieved by the team will be fleeting and that more formidable adversaries will emerge. His concerns prove well-founded with the arrival of the militaristic Hyakki, or "Hundred demons," Empire. In response, Dr. Saotome is ready, having developed the even more powerful Getter Robo G and established a new base. With Musashi Tomoe gone, he recruits baseball player Benkei Kuruma to serve as the third pilot.

After invading wasps destroy his home and separate him from his mother, a young honeybee named Hutch sets out on a quest to reunite with her. Along the way, he encounters numerous friendly insects who offer their assistance, though tragically, most of these helpers do not survive to see the end of the episode.

Hiromi Oka begins her studies at a high school renowned for its tennis program, driven by a desire to emulate the legendary Madam Butterfly. Although she initially hoped to play alongside her best friend Maki, her path shifts dramatically when the new coach, Mr. Munakata, selects her for the upcoming tournament and subjects her to rigorous training. Hiromi perseveres through every challenge, discovering that her skills improve with each demanding lesson. Her dedication eventually earns her the position of representative in the junior match tournament.

After sleeping for 12,000 years, the Demon Empire awakens to take over Earth. Reideen, the giant mecha-like protector of the lost continent Mu, detects the evil presence and rises from its golden pyramid. It then reveals to young Japanese boy Akira Hibiki that he is the only descendant of the ancient Mu people and must assist Reideen in saving the planet. Akira is aided by his friends: token girl Mari Sakurano, daughter of a scientist battling the Demon Empire, and several members of his high school soccer team.

Charlotte resides on a farm in Canada. On her twelfth birthday, her father reveals that her mother—whom Charlotte had always believed to be deceased—is actually alive and in Paris, and will soon come to live with them. Charlotte is initially very upset by this news, but just as she begins to accept the idea, her father suddenly dies. Now Charlotte must face numerous challenges to survive. She discovers that her father came from a noble family, and her grandfather is determined to force her back into the family. She has no knowledge of her mother. Meanwhile, a landowner is attempting to steal her father's farm. Poor Charlotte...

The ghost Kitarou dedicates his afterlife to aiding humans who require his abilities. He works to stop malevolent spirits that exist only to cause suffering to humanity.

The Great Planet faces death as its Queen grows old and powerless, threatening the entire universe. Princess Aurora of the Moon offers to become the new Queen, embarking on a perilous journey accompanied by her friends and protectors—the formidable Cyborgs Jan Kogo, Sa Jogo, and Don Hakka.

Dr. Kieta, the creator of a time-travel device, becomes stranded during a test voyage to the prehistoric era. When the timeship comes back to the present, his young aides are astonished to discover only a parrot inside the cabin. Racing to rescue the missing scientist before time runs out, the children embark on a time-space search with no specific destination in mind.