Best Adventure Anime of 1980

Set in a future era where machines have gained self-sufficiency and become a source of significant political and social tension, Astro Boy (1980) details the experiences of Atom, a young robot who fights crime. Modeled after his mysterious creator's lost son, Atom overcomes harsh beginnings and is rescued and raised by the compassionate Dr. Ochanomizu. In his quest for justice, Atom gets caught in numerous confrontations with various groups, and regularly faces the grim realities of his world.

Growing up in the mid-1800s along the Mississippi River, young Tom Sawyer spends his days skipping school, fishing, climbing trees, and seeking thrills with his best friend, Huckleberry Finn.

Nils Holgersson lives on a farm and mistreats the animals. After he captures the farm's tiny goblin, he goes too far. Nils is magically reduced in size, and now the animals want revenge. He escapes by riding on the goose Morten, and they join a flock of wild geese. They travel across Sweden as Nils searches for a way to return to his normal size.

A stray missile fired during a clash between the Galman Empire and the Bolar Federation strikes the sun, transforming it into a ticking radiation bomb. The Star Force embarks on another voyage into space, this time searching for a new home for humanity.

Mihira Sanpei speaks with a Tohou accent and is a grounded, cheerful, and optimistic boy. But when it comes to fishing, he turns extremely serious—a youth who loves fishing more than anything else. The village he lives in offers a natural environment with all kinds of fishing challenges. Despite lacking experience, Sanpei possesses a first-rate instinct for fishing and decides to fully develop his potential by entering various fishing competitions. As he faces different obstacles, he learns to solve tough problems and grow from his mistakes, eventually becoming able to catch anything from the waters. Along the way, he meets a variety of rivals and companions who add to his experience and aid in his development.

Having rendered their own world uninhabitable through pollution, a group of alien invaders set their sights on Earth for colonization. A single outcast, aided by his sentient spaceship Baldios, takes on the task of protecting humanity—yet he must first overcome the deep mistrust of Earth's inhabitants to warn them of the coming threat.

A gentle, child-oriented show set in a charming, old-fashioned hamlet, this series follows a community of minuscule forest fairies. Kind-hearted Belfy, adventurous Lillibit, mischievous Napoleon, and tiny Chuchuna embark on adventures with their companions and lend a hand to those around them. Guided by wise elder Ronji, capable (but not always sober) Doctor Dokkorin, authoritative Mayor Maymond, and Lillibit's diligent parents Rock and Marla, the youngsters gain lessons in compassion, camaraderie, bravery, diligence, persistence, chasing one's dreams, defending what is right, and confronting life's unexpected hurdles.

Driven by ambitions to become the world’s most beautiful woman, most renowned scientist, and greatest hero, three villains named Atasha, Sekobitchi, and Duwarusuki join forces. On the surface, they serve as Time Patrollers, guardians of historical records. However, this identity masks their true allegiance to a sinister leader intent on rewriting history to fulfill his own desires. Acting on his commands, the trio travels through time to tamper with the past. The only obstacle standing between them and their destructive plans is Hikaru and Nana, who operate under the guise of the Otasukemen.

On a snowy Christmas Eve, Tyltyl and Mytyl remain inside their home while their mother is ill, preventing them from celebrating the holiday as usual. Unable to sleep, they are visited by Berylune, a capricious magical spirit who crashes through the window and explains that other worlds exist. Guided by Berylune and accompanied by various spirits and their pets, who have taken humanoid forms, the siblings embark on a quest to find the blue bird of happiness to cure their mother. During their travels, they explore strange and wondrous lands, ultimately confronting the spirit of darkness to achieve their elusive goal.

Moero Arthur: Hakuba no Ouji is an anime adaptation of the Arthurian legend and serves as a sequel to the previous series, Entaku no Kishi Monogatari: Moero Arthur. In this installment, Arthur hides his true identity while teaming up with four new companions to embark on a journey of adventure, aiming to defeat Ziking.

Bunbun, an abandoned puppy, encounters the old stray dog Big. Bunbun will learn to survive in a hostile and strange world.

The endlessly beloved Don Quixote roams the countryside, engaging in battles with windmills and striving to win the heart of his Dulcinea.

Following an accident, Sue lost her memory and was taken in by Torao's family. She felt a strong urge to become a singer, though she didn't know why. It is later revealed that Sue is a member of a band she formed with her two twin sisters. However, her climb to the top of the music charts is a long and arduous journey.