Best Adventure Anime of 1986

Gokuu Son is a young boy living alone in the woods—until a girl named Bulma stumbles upon him while searching for a set of magical objects known as the "Dragon Balls." Since these artifacts are said to grant a single wish to anyone who collects all seven, Bulma hopes to gather them and wish for the perfect boyfriend. Gokuu happens to have a dragon ball, but he refuses to give it up, so Bulma strikes a deal: he can join her on her quest if he allows her to borrow the dragon ball's power. With that, the two embark on a journey of a lifetime. They don't travel alone. Along the way, they meet the old Muten-Roshi and his aspiring disciple Kuririn, with whom Gokuu trains to become a stronger martial artist for the upcoming World Martial Arts Tournament. However, not everything is fun and games; the ability to make any wish come true is a powerful one, and there are others who would do far worse than just wishing for a boyfriend. To stop those who would misuse the legendary power, they train to become stronger fighters, using their newfound strength to help the people they encounter along the way.

In a world where airships and planes are common, the young girl Sheeta is abducted by government agents seeking her mysterious crystal amulet. While held captive aboard an airship, she loses all hope—until pirates attack the vessel. Seizing the chaos, Sheeta escapes her captors and encounters Pazu, a boy who dreams of discovering the legendary floating castle, Laputa. Together, they set out on a journey to find this castle in the sky. But soon the government agents resume their pursuit, aiming to reach Laputa for their own selfish reasons. Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa follows the soaring adventures of Sheeta and Pazu as they learn how dreams and desperate circumstances can draw two people closer.

In ancient times, a band of young men dedicated their lives to protecting Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom and War. These warriors could fight unarmed—a single punch was strong enough to tear open the sky and shatter the ground below. Known as Saints, they could unleash the power of the Cosmos from within. In the present day, a new generation of Saints is about to rise. The energetic Seiya battles fiercely for the Sacred Armor of Pegasus, refusing to let anyone stand in his way. Six years of hard training pay off as he claims victory and becomes one of Athena's Saints. Yet Seiya's struggle is far from over. Numerous dangers and formidable enemies lie ahead for him and the other Saints. What new challenges await the heroes of the epic Saint Seiya saga?

Born a brindle Akita—known as "Tora-ge" or tiger-striped—Gin, whose name comes from the silver color of his fur, is fated to become a skilled bear-hunting dog. After witnessing his father's death at the claws of the man-eating demon bear Akakabuto, Gin is chosen over his siblings to carry on his father's legacy and vanquish the monstrous bear that threatens his home village. As Akakabuto gathers his own forces, Gin must journey across Japan seeking canine allies to join him in an all-out war of dog against bear.

Dorothy and her dog Toto lead a calm existence on a Kansas farm alongside Uncle Henry and Aunt Em. One day, however, the girl and her pup are whisked away from the Kansas plains into the enchanted realm of Oz! Along the yellow-brick road to Emerald City, where Dorothy hopes to find a way back to Kansas, she and Toto befriend several companions—but upon arrival, the city's enigmatic leader, the Wizard of Oz, turns out to be far from what she anticipated. The Wizard can assist Dorothy in returning home, but the cost is steep: she and her allies—the Tin Woodsman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion—must eliminate the Wicked Witch of the West and liberate the Winkies from her control.

The Fountain of Life is the source of all vitality in the Bosco World. Princess Apricot, who is destined to become Queen of Fountainland and Guardian of the Fountain, is abducted by villains seeking to conquer the Bosco World. If Princess Apricot fails to ascend to the throne before the next solar eclipse, the Fountain of Life will run dry. The forest animals of Bosco—Frog, Otter, and Tortoise—resolve to aid the princess and escort her to Fountainland to safeguard their peaceful existence. Thus begins a balloon journey filled with dreams, hope, adventure, and love!

Toppy and Rana work for a versatile space agency and befriend Giraffe, a scientist. Together, they experience a variety of space adventures. The trio sometimes faces danger, but their friendship always rescues them at the last moment.

A unique program that adapts toycom games beloved by children worldwide into animation. The story begins with the kidnapping of Genjin Takahashi, a superstar in the toycom game world. He is abducted by Kyura-the-Great, who plots evil schemes to rule this game world and become the star himself. Honey Bee, who lives in the game world and is Genjin's girlfriend, learns of this and sets out to rescue him. She travels to the real world to seek the help of three game geniuses, bringing these toycom buddies back to the game world. With their assistance and desperate efforts, they attempt to overthrow Kyura-the-Great and save Genjin. Can they overcome the countless obstacles of hidden tricks and riddles?

Intrigued by the commotion on the surface, Mock and his sister Sweet emerge from underground to aid the needy. They protect the poor, the innocent, and the courageous wherever assistance is required. Using clever and humorous tactics reminiscent of Mole, Mock and Sweet dismantle tyrants, wicked kings, and infamous emperors. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of significant historical events.

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