Best Adventure Anime of 1979

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?

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.

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.

After Leader X is apparently destroyed for good at the conclusion of Gatchaman II, a surviving fragment of him grows and transforms into Z. Alongside the head of the Egobossler family, Count Egobossler (and his two underlings Mechandol and Kempler), Z is determined to destroy Earth and once again target the Science Ninja Team. Following Anderson's death, Dr. Nambu becomes the new leader of the ISO, while the team is confined to the underwater base Gallatown (also called "G-Town"). Engineer Kamo is introduced, and after the New GodPhoenix is destroyed early on, the team receives the new Gatchaspartan as their mecha. The Gatchaspartan also has a special mode called Hypershoot, which only Ken can use (with his new "Gatchafencer" sword). As the story progresses, it is revealed that the radiation exposure from frequent use of the Hypershoot is slowly killing Ken, and continued use would result in death. Meanwhile, Z plans to destroy Earth using an antimatter asteroid codenamed "Poison Apple."

Arthur's parents are slain by the wicked Lavic, positioning him as a candidate for the throne of all Britain. Together with his valiant knights, he sets out on a journey to find the Holy Shield—the sole means to defeat Lavic and bring unity to the kingdom.

Nell lives with her grandfather, Mr. Trent, who runs a shop in London. Unable to repay a loan he took out, Mr. Trent is forced to flee with Nell. Together, they set out to find Nell's mother, who resides somewhere in Great Britain.

Sasuke follows a young ninja child and begins immediately after the Battle of Sekigahara, where Tokugawa Ieyasu becomes the shogun of Japan. Sarutobi Sasuke (Jump Like Monkey Sasuke) was a well-known ninja serving under Sanada Daisuke, who fought on the losing side against Ieyasu. He was believed to have taken his own life when trapped inside a castle, but the story reveals he actually escaped and that Sarutobi is not the name of a single ninja but rather an entire ninja clan.

Seventeen-year-old Marco Polo departs from his home in Venice on a journey to the obscure land of "Yuan," accompanied by his father Nicolo and his uncle Matteo. They are tasked with delivering the sacred oil from the Tomb of Christ and a letter from the Pope to the Kublai.

Dr. Monja is a scientist fascinated by the mysterious Elixir of Life, which is said to grant eternal life and everlasting youth. He constructs a device called the "Time Tunnel" to enable a group of young adventurers to embark on a journey through time and across various dimensions in search of a definitive answer. Meanwhile, a trio of villains is also pursuing the same elusive goal.

In the verdant alpine meadows of Southern Tyrol, Austria, eleven-year-old Julie Braun endures the tragic loss of her parents at the hands of Italian soldiers. She is subsequently relocated to Vienna to reside with her relatives, the Clemente family. While she forms a bond with her cousins Johan and Tanya, Julie struggles to adapt to the household dynamic involving Uncle Karl and Aunt Klara. When World War I engulfs Austria, Karl loses his position at a glass factory, plunging Julie’s new family into severe poverty and hardship.

In the peculiar animal settlement of Himadabeya, a comical and heartwarming tale unfolds. A train arrives carrying Misha’s family, drawing the curiosity of the local residents who gather to witness the visitors. Mistaking the assembled crowd for a warm welcome, Misha’s father falls for the town and chooses to make it his home, marking the start of their journey. As Misha’s family gradually adapts to life in the small community, Misha matures into a robust young boy amidst the humor and charm of his new neighbors.

Santi is a timid Spanish boy who cares for a tiny whale living in a bowl, a creature that only he can see. This whale, Josephina, has the ability to change her size and fly, and she escorts Santi through many fantastical adventures while supporting him as he faces the trials of growing up. But everything shifts when Santi begins to show curiosity about the world beyond his own and begins forming a bond with his previously aloof father.

By 1999, a team of five young people is established as a specialized paranormal and mystery investigation unit. The series blends live-action tokusatsu footage for vehicle sequences with animated segments for character-driven drama.

These children's stories first appeared in the esteemed magazine Akai Tori, which was in publication from 1918 to 1936.