Best Action Anime of 1994

After his fight with Goku, Broly crash-lands on Earth and enters a deep sleep. Years later, he is awakened by Trunks and Goten. Mistaking one of the boys for Kakarott, Broly unleashes a brutal assault, determined to destroy them both. Meanwhile, Gohan sets out alone to confront the Legendary Super Saiyan.

Former training partner of Mr. Satan, Jaga Bada, invites Satan to a rematch on his private island, driven by past grudges. Seeking excitement, Trunks and Goten choose to go with Satan, and Android #18 tags along to collect a debt Satan owes. Unbeknownst to the fighters, Jaga Bada's scientists have discovered a way to revive Broly, the legendary Super Saiyan.

Young GTO follows Eikichi Onizuka and Ryuji Danma as members of the notorious Oni Baku biker gang. When they aren't riding their motorcycles, they spend their school days trying to catch the attention of young women. This story centers on Onizuka's early years before he becomes one of Japan's most famous teachers, and his friend Ryuji as they go through adolescence trying to lose their virginity and grow up. Known for their tough reputation as bosozoku, Onizuka and Ryuji are famous for their courage and fighting skills. But their rebellious lifestyle doesn't help them with romance. Wanting to change, they try to reform themselves, though the transition proves harder than they expected.

Prepare for intense action as the greatest fighters from around the world collide in this thrilling animated adaptation of the iconic Street Fighter II arcade game. M. Bison aims to achieve dominance by using his formidable psycho power to control and weaponize the most powerful martial artists through brainwashing for his sinister organization, Shadowloo. To stop Bison's plans, Interpol agent Chun-Li must team up with U.S. Air Force Major Guile, despite their initial friction. Their mission requires setting aside personal conflicts and forging a quick alliance. Bison is hunting for Ryu, a legendary wanderer regarded as the world's strongest fighter. Though Ryu is hard to find, his long-standing rival, Ken, may inadvertently lead Bison to his target. Will the World Warriors manage to strike first against Bison's threats?

Natsumi Tsujimoto, known for her fiery temper, hurries to start her new assignment at the Bokuto Police Department and feels uneasy about partnering with the rule-abiding Miyuki Kobayakawa. However, Natsumi soon discovers that Miyuki's strict demeanor hides a gifted mechanic who skillfully handles her custom patrol vehicle. This realization leads Natsumi to value Miyuki as a strong partner. They face various challenges together, from chasing illegal street racers to protecting their neighborhood. Their devotion to their work builds a bond that goes beyond their professional partnership.

Momiji's everyday existence is turned upside down when she discovers that she is a descendant of the prestigious Kushinada lineage. This heritage is the sole force capable of stopping the Aragami, monstrous plant-like demons, from laying waste to Japan. She is aided in this mission by the TAC and a potential romantic interest, a young man named Kusanagi.

Thousands of years ago, a conflict erupted between the Netherworld and the Spirit World. In the end, the Netherworld was crushed, and its ruler, Lord Yakumo, was sent into exile far out in space. In the present, five champions from the Spirit World are forced to join forces to battle Yakumo's Demon-Gods in a fight over five mystical locations. However, Yakumo is on the verge of seizing the Power Sphere—the wellspring of Netherworld energy—and if he gets it back, Earth will be transformed into the new Netherworld.

In "Iria: Zeiram The Animation," the narrative focuses on a young woman and the alien entity she must survive. The story starts when her brother, Gren, accepts a bounty hunting assignment, leveraging his famous expertise. Accompanying him is Iria, a capable trainee in the same line of work. Their mission is to probe the mysterious vanishing of a space station's crew and cargo. As the mystery unfolds, they encounter challenges beyond their expectations, culminating in a fierce clash between Iria and Zeiram.

In the second season of Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki, Tenchi Masaki's daily life on Earth continues amid the upheaval caused by his unconventional household, made up of Ryouko, Washuu Hakubi, Aeka Jurai Masaki, Sasami Jurai Masaki, Mihoshi Kuramitsu, and the cat-like Ryo-Ohki. While having multiple women around might sound ideal, their relentless rivalry for Tenchi's attention and their clumsy attempts at housework make everyday living rather chaotic. As this disorder escalates, Tenchi begins to develop deeper connections with his housemates and starts to grasp the distinct struggles and personal histories that each one brings with them.

Two centuries after Bartz and his comrades saved Planet R from the evil sorcerer Exdeath, new dangers arise as agents of the wizard Ra Devil steal the Earth, Fire, and Water Crystals. With these three crystals in hand, Ra Devil plans to acquire the Wind Crystal, which will let him summon the devastating deity Deathgyunos. Linaly, a novice summoner and direct descendant of Bartz, lives with her grandfather Hassam. When Hassam receives a warning about the Wind Crystal, he decides to travel to the Wind Temple. Worried about him, Linaly insists on going along. On their journey, they meet Prettz, a cheerful swordsman who develops feelings for Linaly and accompanies them for his own hidden reasons. During a battle with an antlion, Hassam is injured and must rest. As a result, Linaly takes on the responsibility of protecting the Wind Crystal, with Prettz serving as her guardian as they continue their dangerous mission.

According to legend, whoever gathers all six fragments of the enigmatic Armor of Mars will inherit the eternal, all-powerful techniques said to be the foundation of every martial arts school in the world—the very techniques that Master Tung and Wolfgang Krauser's styles are rooted in. Laocorn Gaudeamus, the arrogant young descendant of the armor's original owner from long ago, has searched archaeological sites across the globe and has so far managed to recover half of the mystical armor. Is there anything that can stop him?

Two recap specials covering Team Urameshi's battles in the Dark Tournament, with several character songs playing in the background. Each episode also includes two short segments lasting about one minute and twenty seconds. The first volume, Eizou Hakusho Series: Ankoku Bujutsukai no Shou - Joukan, features Koto's Interview, while the second volume, Gekan, includes Group Photo.

Kei and Yuri began as junior auxiliary agents within the Worlds Works and Welfare Agency (W.W.W.A., or 3WA for short) when they were assigned to work together under the codename "Lovely Angels." Kei had just been placed on her fourth probation due to one of her past actions, while Yuri's romantic escapades were well-known among their peers. On top of that, the two immediately disliked each other upon their first meeting. Initially, Kei and Yuri refused to cooperate, and Kei even went so far as to resign from the 3WA. Despite this, they eventually began working together, though they earned the nickname "the Dirty Pair" because of the extensive collateral damage they unintentionally caused while resolving their cases. Although the two now get along, they still constantly argue and complain to one another. While it is frequently claimed that these are younger versions of the original Lovely Angels, Kei and Yuri, this series is actually an alternate universe take on Dirty Pair, set in the years 2248–49.

In this thrilling adventure, the clandestine organization White Snake kidnaps Shinnosuke and Prince Sunnokeshi from the Buri Buri Kingdom—a prince who bears a striking resemblance to Shinnosuke—on a fictional island in the southern Indian Ocean. Their goal is to find the kingdom's hidden treasure inside an underground golden palace. To rescue them, Shinnosuke's parents, Hiroshi and Misae, join forces with Lulu, the commander of the kingdom's palace guards, to fight White Snake.

Once again, the Lupin gang finds themselves embroiled in a chaotic treasure hunt. Their target is a small, enigmatic dragon statue so durable that even Goemon's legendary blade Zantetsuken, capable of rending steel, cannot scratch it. This artifact once eluded the grasp of Lupin the Third's own grandfather, and now rests deep beneath the ocean inside the wreck of the infamous Titanic. It holds the key to uncovering the mystery behind Zantetsuken's supreme cutting power. A wealthy gangster, along with Lupin and Goemon, all covet the statue for their own reasons.

In the year 2066, the Republic of Hontworl, a vital member of the United Nations, abruptly withdraws from the organization without providing any reason, creating widespread instability and threatening global security. Shortly thereafter, the capital city of Myori in the Republic of Triad is attacked by the Turtle King, a formidable flying fortress shaped like a bird. Dr. Kouzaburou Nanbu, the director of the International Science Organization, is charged with confronting this mysterious threat. Meanwhile, several top ISO researchers have disappeared. To uncover these mysteries, the Science Ninja Team, known as the Gatchaman warriors, is reassembled. Years have passed since the team battled Berg Katze and the notorious Galactor organization. Now, can Ken, also called Eagle, once again lead his team to victory against this powerful enemy?

In a future where humans have settled colonies on the moon, which was once barren and now boasts flourishing cities, extraterrestrial creatures endanger this advancement, and only one person fights back. This solitary individual belongs to the Bounty Dog Investigation Unit, a specialized squad of cybernetic mercenaries armed with cutting-edge technology.

Natsuki holds the title of top female karateka at her high school. With her beauty and bright personality, she easily wins over most people she encounters. Many of the boys in her class would love to earn her affection, but her true passion is reserved for karate. Unfortunately, the large, rough thugs she runs into always want to fight her, giving her plenty of real-world chances to put her karate skills to use. As the story progresses and her adversaries grow more serious, Natsuki picks up techniques from Aikido and Judo, and develops a special Ki energy blast that doubles the power of her punches. While she may not be able to smash through walls like some of her opponents, her signature N.G. Bomber usually sends them flying.

The manga series Wild 7 features an unconventional police unit composed of ex-convicts who apply their insider understanding of crime. Their initial target is a violent bank-robbing gang. Later, in the story arc Wild Biker Knights, the team fights a massive criminal syndicate that has corrupted numerous top-level government officials.

Lipumira is searching for the last survivor of the Nomad Star tribe, a man known as Mapman, and tracks him down in Tokyo. Mapman, whose real name is Gen Tokishima, possesses the means to obtain a fragment of the starmap that is hidden somewhere on Earth. Once they retrieve this piece, Gen must choose between joining Lipumira on her perilous quest to locate the remaining parts of the starmap or remaining on Earth. Before he can decide, his girlfriend arrives at the spaceship and insists on being included in the expedition. However, as Gen learns more about the starmap, he discovers that Lipumira's own sisters have concocted plots to sabotage her, willing to go to any lengths to keep her from achieving her goal.

Go! Go! Ackman tells the story of Ackman, a demon child who is 200 years old and collects souls for the Dark Devil Lord. It was first shown to the public at the 1994 V-Jump Festa, and later became a special video feature that could be requested by those who purchased V-Jump.

In the story of Spirit Warrior, the narrative centers on Kujaku, a young mystic who has no memory of his past but possesses extraordinary supernatural gifts. Trained by priests, Kujaku has honed his abilities with the aim of using them for good. However, Siegfried von Mittgard, a sinister force who seeks to become the Regent of Darkness and dominate the world, desires Kujaku’s innate powers. To stop Kujaku from reaching his full potential, Siegfried sends ruthless agents to kill him. As time grows short, Kujaku must uncover the mystery of his origins before the immense power within him consumes him entirely.

Following the events of the original series by several centuries, "Yamato 2520" centers on the eighteenth vessel to carry the Yamato name and its conflict with the Seiren Federation. On a planet tightly controlled by the Seiren Federation, a band of Earth teenagers discovers the wrecked remnants of the Earth Federation Battleship Yamato. By employing the ship's data disk, they are able to take advantage of the Seiren's automated shipyards to build a new Yamato.

In the year 2023, while rushing to get a scoop, the energetic girl reporter Eunjoo encounters Gokdari and his super kids, a team specialized in capturing space criminals. This group is composed of the finest space warriors. Their mission is to do good by eliminating any space troublemaker. At the right moment, they apprehend a space monster named Wangdochi along with another criminal by sealing them inside a mysterious golden stick, an event widely covered by Eunjoo. One month later, a police chief and an inspector visit Gokdari and his super kids, requesting them to capture Judogwi, the most violent criminal in space. Judogwi is a 90-foot-tall monster resembling an elephant. This creature is an extremely dangerous offender, carrying a powerful energizer bead and possessing supernatural abilities. The police offer a bounty on the offender's head. Gokdari and his super kids depart for the skull planet where Judogwi resides. They encounter numerous dangers and challenges while fighting this monster due to its supernatural powers. They are joined by another warrior, Mio, who removes the energizer bead from Judogwi, causing it to detonate on its own. With the bead gone and Judogwi powerless, all the heroes finally defeat the monster and seal it inside the mysterious golden stick. Gokdari and his super kids return to Earth and donate their reward money to an orphanage.

Yuu and Saya rank among the galaxy's premier Cosmic Hunters, with Yuu currently basking in the spotlight from his latest adventure. While the pair are on a date, their evening is cut short by a distress call from their "ally," the lecherous feline known as Nyan. Meanwhile, the space pirate Belga launches attacks on freighters in a scheme to draw Yuu out, hoping to seduce him. However, when he rejects her advances, Belga becomes determined that if she cannot have him, then no one will.

After the war ends, Fuusuke, Aicho, and Touji travel to a seaside town to find Makoto, the sister of a fallen comrade who left behind a treasured knife. Upon reaching the town, they find it under siege by pirates. The three Ninku then team up with Makoto to take on the outlaw leader, Rasen Ryuu, and his gang.

As the second part of the Virtual Trilogy, Gene Diver combines both animated and live-action footage. The story centers on Virtual Station, a research facility dedicated to DNA analysis. By utilizing ancient genetic material, the lab digitally reconstructs past eras. Serving as a Gene Diver, Yui ventures into these simulated prehistoric environments to gather DNA from creatures that have gone extinct. However, during a standard system maintenance, a malfunction occurs: rather than sending Yui back to reality, the glitch projects Yui into a newly formed, unstable virtual version of the present. Within this distorted timeline, a rodent-derived species of high intelligence called the puglaistig has arisen. Viewing humans as an extreme threat, the puglaistig are determined to stop further human development at all costs.

Produced by Toei Animation in 1994, this 13-episode TV series was created to promote a fighting game that never saw release. Taito Masaki journeys to the island nation of Grazia in search of clues about his father's disappearance. Along the way, he becomes entangled in the pursuit of a soldier who has been driven insane by an experimental substance called "Rabbit" — a mystery that ultimately points him toward Klaus Daggats, the so-called "God of Fighting" of Grazia, and the fighters of his Spiral Palace.

An anime based on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel.