1987 Anime

The City Hunter organization, known by the call sign XYZ, is a notorious group of contractors. They accept any job, no matter what, and work to cleanse the streets of Tokyo from criminals. The central figure of City Hunter is Ryou Saeba, who wields his dependable Colt Python with unmatched precision and teams up with the strong-willed, tomboyish Kaori Makimura. The duo confronts difficult cases and faces the many perils of their profession directly. But when Ryou is not busy taking down crooks and villains, he enjoys pursuing attractive women, kept in line only by Kaori and her enormous hammer. From small-time pickpockets and illegal arms dealers to powerful crime syndicates, nothing can stop Ryou Saeba once he sets his sights on his next objective.

Kyousuke Kasuga is accustomed to the life of a transfer student. Although he is only in his third year of middle school, he has spent his entire childhood evading people who uncover his family’s supernatural abilities, forcing him to attend seven different schools. After catching a beautiful girl’s hat, he feels hopeful that his family has finally settled in one place for good. However, his new school life proves different than expected. The elegant girl he met is actually Madoka Ayukawa, also known as "Madoka the Pick," a delinquent famous for smoking, drinking, and fighting. Her best friend is Hikaru Hiyama, an energetic first-year student who quickly develops feelings for Kyousuke. Caught between these two girls, Kyousuke attempts to navigate a complicated romantic triangle while managing the chaos caused by his family’s paranormal powers.

Following the defeat of Raoh by Kenshiro, a new threat emerges in the form of the Gentou Kouken warriors. Falco, the successor to the Gentou Kouken, serves the malevolent ruler Jacko, who asserts he was chosen by the Tentei and commands his followers to seize all living beings to construct his Imperial Capital. Kenshiro emerges from the shadows once more to halt this tyranny. During the ensuing chaos, Lynn is abducted and transported to the land of the Shura, a region inhabited solely by merciless fighters. To survive and rescue Lynn, Kenshiro must track down her captor and overcome the three Rasho of the land.

The four March sisters—faithful and gentle Meg, independent and energetic Jo, quiet and shy Beth, and amiable and precocious Amy—live actively and joyfully at home with their kind mother as they await their father's return from the Civil War. Through mutual support, they confront their destinies and grow into admirable women.

When Lynn was five years old, her mother passed away. She resides with her father in England. Because of his hectic work schedule, her father cannot always be with her, leaving Lynn frequently by herself. Despite enduring this profound loneliness, Lynn is committed to keeping the promise she made with her mother: to become a strong and graceful lady.

In the year 2087 AD, the United Lunar Empire Giganos initiates a war against the Earth Federation Military with the goal of seizing the planet and bringing about a "rebirth" of humankind. During an attack on a colony by Giganos' forces, three ordinary male civilians discover three top-secret Metal Armor units designated as Dragonars and pilot them to engage the enemy.

In 2387 on the planet Maris, the Nozas begin a genocidal campaign against humanity to use the planet for laying eggs and reproduction. Three mysterious weapons called the "Zillion Weapon System" appear, and three teenagers—JJ, Champ, and Apple—are chosen as the White Knights to wield them and resist the Nozas.

Kishimoto Kasumi, a fifteen-year-old girl, was supposed to stay at her aunt's house starting in April so she could attend high school. But when she arrived, she was shocked to discover that four new male students were already living in the same house. To make things worse, that very day while she was taking a bath, Takasugi Yusaku, one of those boys, walked in and saw her naked. That's how Kasumi's troublesome high school life began.

In 1625, the young D'Artagnan departs his Gascony village for Paris, carrying only his father's sword and a letter of introduction, under his grandparents' approval. The impoverished nobleman seeks an audience with Tréville, Captain of the Musketeers of the Guard and his father's former comrade, hoping to achieve heroism in the service of King Louis XIII. Overwhelmed by the immense scale of Paris, the novice adventurer wanders the streets and befriends a young orphan named Jean. He inadvertently offends three Musketeers of the Guard: Porthos, Aramis, and Athos. After the Parisian guards intervene in their illegal duel, D'Artagnan and the trio repel five of Cardinal Richelieu's soldiers, forging a quick bond among the four. These new comrades strive to prevent Cardinal Richelieu from igniting war between England and France and to safeguard the reputation of Queen Anne d'Autriche, Louis XIII's wife. Yet, what price will their endeavors exact?

This series is primarily composed of self-contained episodes that revisit various fairy and folk narratives. Although the title suggests otherwise, not all of these stories originate from the collections of the Grimm Brothers.

Ajiyoshi Youichi is a young culinary genius who helps his mother run their small restaurant. One day, the gourmet Murata Genjiro visits and is amazed by the incredible flavor and precise skill behind the katsu-don Youichi makes. Impressed, Genjiro invites Youichi to the Aji-oh Building, where he competes in a spaghetti match against the resident Italian chef, Marui. Through his creative cooking ideas and genuine passion for giving his customers the best experience, Youichi wins the match. After that, Youichi starts challenging various rivals, all competing to create the most outstanding tastes and dishes.

This franchise combines a real-life idol trio with limited animation short stories, featuring their cartoon counterparts placed in a variety of strange and mostly sexual scenarios.

Galvatron leads a new group of Destrons, the Destron Headmasters, to attack Cybertron. The Cybertrons are saved when the Cybertron Headmasters arrive, commanded by Fortress (Cerebros, the head of Fortress Maximus). It is explained that Fortress Maximus left Cybertron millions of years ago seeking energy and has finally returned. He reveals that the Headmasters come from a planet called Master; the human-sized robots living there built themselves Transformers-sized bodies. They can transform into the heads of these robots, and have now joined the war between the Cybertrons and Destrons.

Mami Sakura was once an ordinary junior high school student, but she unexpectedly gained supernatural abilities. With these powers and the assistance of her close friend Mr. Takahata, she resolves strange incidents. Whenever she senses that someone is in need, she employs the "Teleportation Gun" to instantly move to their location. There, she uses her psychic abilities, including telekinesis and telepathy, to save a world in trouble.

The narrative is set in a recently established community known as "Palm Town," where Patty and her Aunt Jane relocated because Jane's spouse, George, operates a medical facility there. Patty encounters difficulties adjusting to her unfamiliar surroundings and longs for her former home and the friends she left behind. However, she meets Alice and they quickly become close. They soon form a deep friendship, spending every day together exploring new experiences and having fun. Through their adventures, they encounter various individuals, building a wide circle of friends and creating joyful, lasting memories.

Ultra B (UB) is a small child from outer space who wears red sunglasses and has a star-shaped mole on his left cheek. It all started when UB's spaceship made an emergency landing in the forest. Lost and alone, he was discovered by a young schoolboy named Michio. Taking pity on him, Michio brought UB home for shelter, only to realize that UB is no ordinary child—he has supernatural powers! Grateful, UB tries to use his special abilities to help Michio when he is in trouble, but it doesn't always go well. Especially when UB sees a scary black cat, he loses control, and then...

Life on the farm is unusually zany. You won't find a turtle with a television built into his shell anywhere else, nor a lion without any hair, an elephant that uses its trunk as a garden hose, or a blow-up octopus. And they are all managed by a kind-hearted ox called Olly.

Mitsuteru Yokoyama’s Red Shadow is a ninja clad in a red and black outfit with a distinctive red mask. Set in Feudal Japan, he teams up with his ninja companions Aokage and Shirokage to battle wicked warlords, sorcerers, and giant monsters. Their fights are aided by advanced high-tech gadgets, which stand out as a stark anomaly within the historical backdrop.

The realm is split between heavenly beings and malevolent entities, leaving only the youthful protagonist Yamato Shintei with the ability to vanquish the demons.

An Earth vessel crash-lands on Chronos. The crew, assuming they are marooned, offers to fight alongside the Machine Robos.

This story is based on the gag manga of the same name by Endo Koichi. A gang secretly decides to play at burglary, with each member taking turns masquerading as the master thief Tonchinkan, all while keeping their activities hidden from their schoolmates.

This 1987 series is a remake of the original. When Mount Bikkura erupts, a large egg emerges, and a chubby little dinosaur named Guzura hatches from it. The story tracks his various misadventures as he interacts with humans, other animals, and creatures.

In the autumn of October 1987, the Kinoshita family resides in Suganami, Tokyo, where the father struggles with the meager income of his salaryman position. To help cover household expenses, he opts to rent out the apartment's second floor. The arrangement changes when an elderly dog with a stubborn demeanor and a younger canine companion arrive seeking space. The elder introduces himself as Norayama Kuroyoshi and presents his grandson as Norakuro. They plan to establish a detective agency in the unit, with Norayama serving as the agency president and Norakuro taking on the role of director. They also enlist Keita-kun, one of the Kinoshita sons, as staff, while Rika Sawaguchi, a high school student from the neighboring residence, agrees to act as their advisor. Just three days after the office officially opens, the phone rings, marking the beginning of their first case.

Depiction of Japan's economy, based on Shoutarou Ishinomori's epynomous manga.

Peter the salary man leads an extremely unhealthy existence: he starves himself and then overeats until he becomes ill, or he lounges around the house until he is nagged into exercising, at which point he always pulls a muscle.

The story of a baby dinosaur in modern day South Korea.

A comedic crime caper reminiscent of Cat's Eye, where Audrey, a pretty blonde photographer, chases the thief Slippy Dandy, not realizing he is actually Steve, the young college boy who secretly admires her from a distance. This collection of shorts aired as a segment of the variety program Midnight Treasure Chamber and was crafted in a deliberately "American" style, featuring garishly bright colors and excessive sound effects layered over the action, much like the 1960s TV Batman.

This series presents short animated adaptations of classic Japanese folk tales, featuring stories such as Taro Maegami, The Riceball Family, The Master of Catching Stars, Thunder is the Bridegroom, and The Elephant's Sneeze. These segments were broadcast as part of the children's variety program Tondeke Gutchonpa.

This brief anime installment was broadcast as part of the children's variety show Tondeke Gutchonpa, and it specialized in delivering humorous tales.

A music video for the song "Ojiichan no Komoriuta" by Yuuji Akimoto. Aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program.