Best Sci-Fi Anime of 1992

A mysterious entity called the "Big Gete Star" attaches itself to the planet New Namek, draining its energy and placing the Namekians in serious danger. Dende, now Earth's guardian, senses the crisis and urgently calls on Goku Son and his allies for help. Arriving on New Namek, they find the Namekians have been captured by advanced robots, with Cooler revealed as their captor. Cooler explains that he was revived by the Big Gete Star's advanced technology. Commanding his robotic army, he launches an attack on Goku and his companions, determined to eliminate them once and for all.

In "Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!," Dr. Gero's androids—#13, #14, and #15—are activated by the laboratory's systems and head to a shopping mall where Goku is shopping. Goku and his companions are tasked with stopping these new threats.

In "Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki," seventeen-year-old Tenchi Masaki hears tales about his ancestor who sealed a demon inside a cave with a sword centuries ago. Driven by curiosity, he visits the cave and retrieves the legendary blade, unknowingly releasing the demon, who turns out to be a space pirate named Ryouko Hakubi. Furious at her long imprisonment, Ryouko attacks Tenchi, but he repels her assault with the sword, unlocking hidden powers within himself. Impressed by his unexpected strength, Ryouko decides to stay with him. This event triggers a series of other alien women joining Tenchi's household: Aeka Jurai Masaki, a proper princess from Jurai; her gentle younger sister, Sasami; Mihoshi Kuramitsu, a forgetful Galactic Police officer; and Washuu Hakubi, a caustic yet brilliant scientist. As Tenchi interacts with these five women, he starts to unravel the mysteries surrounding his family history, his newfound abilities, and the impending cosmic danger threatening their world.

In a future age of unprecedented prosperity, driven by Dr. Shizuma's invention of the clean, renewable Shizuma Drive, humanity enjoys a golden era. However, this peace is threatened by Big Fire, a sinister organization seeking world domination. Opposing them is the International Police Organisation, which deploys a team of superhuman fighters and martial artists, as well as Daisaku Kusama—the guardian and pilot of the mighty Giant Robo. When the IPO seizes an irregular Shizuma Drive vital to Big Fire's schemes, a fierce conflict erupts between the two forces. This battle tests Daisaku's determination, reveals the disturbing truth behind the Shizuma Drive's origins, and risks the destruction of human civilization. Giant Robo is a character-driven adventure set in a retro-futuristic world, blending elements of opera, kung-fu cinema, wuxia tales, and classic mecha anime. Although it features characters originally created by manga artist Mitsuteru Yokoyama, the story stands on its own as a unique narrative.

Set in the year 2300 AD, Tekkaman Blade begins when the Radam launch an assault on Earth. Just months into the invasion, a mysterious Tekkaman named Blade emerges. Teaming up with the Space Knights, Blade takes up the fight against the Radam forces. However, Blade keeps several secrets regarding his own past hidden from his allies.

In the year 2089, eight decades after the first Space War reshaped the relationship between humans and the Zentraedi, the two species now coexist peacefully on Earth. A new danger emerges, however, when the Marduk, an alien race, appears within the Solar System. Hibiki Kanzaki, a rookie journalist working for SNN, finds himself covering the initial clash between the U.N. Spacy and the Marduk forces. During this encounter, he meets Ishtar, an "Emulator" whose singing amplifies the Marduk's combat abilities. Hibiki brings Ishtar to Earth so she can experience human life and culture. Alongside skilled Valkyrie pilot Silvie Gena, Hibiki and Ishtar must work together to find a way to stop the Marduk leader Ingues and prevent Earth's destruction.

In "All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku," Ryuunosuke Natsume is the child of Kyusaku Natsume, a brilliant inventor, and Akiko Natsume, the forceful CEO of Mishima Heavy Industries. Using funds from his wife's company and the brain of his son's beloved cat, Kyusaku builds an advanced android named Atsuko "Nuku Nuku" Natsume. But to Kyusaku's dismay, Akiko plans to use her husband's technology to create military robots for her company's clients, putting Ryuunosuke in the middle of a conflict between his parents. Despite being a robot, Nuku Nuku tries to live a normal high school life as Ryuunosuke's older sister, often stepping in to protect her family. She is willing to do anything to keep them safe.

On a picturesque European island, a cherished bar and restaurant named Tenkai is operated by an immigrant affectionately called "Miss China." In addition to managing her thriving establishment, Miss China leases the upstairs space to Jim, a budding inventor who works with Mr. Breckenridge in their crude workshop. Although the scientific community frequently mocks their inventions, Jim and Mr. Breckenridge continue to firmly believe their work will transform the world. But as Miss China grows increasingly frustrated with their habit of paying rent late, the inventors must demonstrate the worth of their projects to escape being thrown out.

In "Mama is Just a Fourth Grade Pupil," fourth-grader Natsumi Mizuki is placed under the care of her aunt Izumi while her parents are away in London. Izumi, a manga writer trying to make it big, is frequently too busy to pay attention, which only makes things harder when a baby named Mirai mysteriously appears on Natsumi's first night alone. Mirai turns out to be Natsumi's own child from fifteen years in the future. With Mirai having traveled back in time, Natsumi must balance raising the baby with keeping up with schoolwork and hiding Mirai's existence from everyone else. With occasional help from Izumi and a few futuristic baby-care gadgets, Natsumi manages this strange situation.

A narrative set on a future Earth serves as a cautionary tale for humanity: in the years to come, the planet becomes an alien landscape where people endure an Earth devoid of rain and seas, replaced by endless, arid deserts. Two young individuals struggle to survive on this barren world and discover hope. After humanity fully contaminated the sea, sky, and land, enigmatic objects descend from the sky. Those colossal vessels crash into Earth, absorb the air, water, and the majority of living beings into their interiors, robbing the planet of its natural essence. The handful of survivors battle both the harsh environment and a tyrannical dominant species called the Rodo. A spirited young man named Ran opposes the Rodo and a reality where rain is nothing but a myth. He aims to enlist in an anti-Rodo faction known as the Hazzard, seeking not only to vanquish the Rodo but also to track down the man who murdered his father.

In 1580, Nobunaga Oda is on the verge of conquering the whole of Japan, commanding a powerful army armed with cutting-edge weapons and ruling through sheer brutality. Among his loyal commanders is Ginnai Doma, a one-time samurai who has been transformed into a nearly unstoppable killing machine. While Ginnai continues to wipe out ninjas and other foes standing against Nobunaga's rule, Shishimaru of the Iga Ninja clan sets off on a personal quest for vengeance, going against the strategies of the Koga Ninja. His aim is to avenge his fallen comrades and take down the immortal Ginnai.

Seiji Takasugi comes into possession of a gem known as "Aurin," the embodiment of the Earth itself, which selects him to lead eight brave robots. Scattered across the globe, these machines lie dormant in the form of "Brave Stones." When Seiji awakens them, they merge with contemporary people and vehicles to transform into super robots, obedient to his commands. Standing against them is Lord Oh-Boss, an invader seeking to drain the planet's energy, supported by his minions. It falls to Da-Garn and the other brave robots to halt his scheme and protect the world from ruin.

This follow-up to Silent Möbius The Movie 1 picks up from the timeline established in the first film's flashback sequences, depicting Katsumi's initial encounter with AMP. Additionally, it incorporates fresh material and figures from the manga, aligning its narrative more closely with the 1998 Silent Möbius series.

On the shattered planet of Gaiarth, humanity clings to existence among the wreckage of a civilization where technology, due to deep-seated misconceptions, has come to be seen as magic. Artificial intelligences, driven by conflicting programmed commands—either to protect or to destroy humans—continue their unending activities. Into this turmoil, an ancient and malevolent force has stirred from its long slumber, poised to bring about a second cataclysm upon the world.

The 11th Cyber Formula World Grand Prix is underway, and Hayato Kazami finds himself burdened by high expectations and pressure as he strives to regain the championship form he showed a year earlier. Meanwhile, Osamu Sugo, known as Knight Schumacher, has returned to the competition and openly declared Hayato his rival. With the new Super Asurada AKF-11, Hayato must now overcome someone he once deeply trusted in order to claim his second championship.

In Itsuki Natsumi's manga, which takes inspiration from L. Frank Baum's "The Wizard of Oz," a nuclear war has ravaged most of humanity, splitting the United States into six warring factions. By 2021, rumors circulate about a legendary city called OZ, where life carries on as normal. Scientist Felicia sets out on a journey alongside mercenary Muto and android 1019 to find this city. Their quest eventually leads them to a military base controlled by a madman. At the same time, a young girl hires a mercenary to take her to the mythical OZ, which she believes is a utopia where her missing brother lives. A cyborg sent by her brother joins their group. However, OZ is far from a paradise, and her brother proves to be both brilliant and unhinged.

Joker: Marginal City is an OVA adaptation based on the manga created by Katsumi Michihara and Yuu Maki. Joker, a genetically engineered being able to change both their appearance and gender, works as a member of a Special Police Task Force that deals with various criminal activities. The plot also features romantic elements.

From age six after a car accident, Toshiaki has struggled with severe memory loss. His life takes an unexpected turn when a girl claiming to be from his future appears, bringing both new hope and an unresolved mystery.

Many years have gone by since Shotaro Kaneda and Tetsujin 28 safeguarded the world, but wickedness persists. A new champion and a fresh mecha, Tetsujin 28 FX, must rise to defend the planet. Masato Kaneda reappears after mysteriously disappearing for a year to resume the role of protecting Earth alongside his family and allies from the sinister Neo Black Gang. With enhancements for Tetsujin 28 FX provided by Masato's brilliant mother Yoko, and occasional aid from Shotaro and the original Tetsujin 28, will they be able to thwart the Neo Black Gang and the numerous other villains and rogue robots?

By the year 2061 CE, heavy pollution in space has greatly slowed progress in space travel. To address this, an international federation has declared the sun a natural incinerator and enacted a treaty requiring hazardous waste to be disposed of on Jupiter. This effort also established the Cosmo Ecology, an organization tasked with safeguarding the space environment. Yet, certain polluters still manage to evade surveillance and illegally dump radioactive waste into the sun. Such illicit actions are causing solar flares to become more intense, threatening to reduce Earth to a barren wasteland.

In 2053, 21 Emon, the heir to the historic Tsuzureya hotel who aspires to be a space pilot instead, crash-lands on an unknown planet during a mission. There, 21 Emon discovers a barefoot alien princess in peril, sparking a rescue adventure full of action and romance. This 1992 film, running 40 minutes and produced by Shin-Ei Animation under director Mitsuru Hongo, serves as the finale to the 21 Emon TV series, which is based on Fujiko F. Fujio's manga.

After the terrible war between angels and demons, the world is reduced to rubble and its cities are destroyed. In order to restore peace, a group of four young children sets out on a quest to fight the evil forces that now rule the world, aiming to banish them from Earth and send them back to hell.

Continues the story of the TV series.

In 2060, eight-year-old Dorothy and her dog are inexplicably transported from their home world into the dazzling, magical Galaxy of Oz. Ages ago, the wicked witch Gloomhilda terrorized this realm with fear and oppression, until the kind-hearted Dr. Oz forced her out. Now, having gathered a powerful army at the Galaxy's edge, Gloomhilda is poised to seize back her former dominion. Her surprise assault is foiled by Dorothy's unforeseen arrival. Still, Dr. Oz recognizes that Gloomhilda will strike again, and he holds a scheme to purge the Galaxy of her evil permanently. Legend speaks of three mystical crystals—the Crystal of Love, the Crystal of Wisdom, and the Crystal of Courage—which were dispersed across the Galaxy and vanished centuries ago. It is said that whoever gathers all three shall reign over the Galaxy of Oz for all eternity. Under Dr. Oz's direction, Dorothy and a ragtag collection of "heroes" journey forth to comb the Galaxy in search of the three enchanted crystals.

This 1992 Madou King Granzort OVA is set in 2050. Following a violent moonquake, Daichi Haruka goes on vacation to the moon and meets V-May, a girl with furry ears, and her grandmother. This encounter launches an adventure with two other children, piloting the giant mecha Granzort to fight an evil monster race threatening the universe.

Jiang arrives at his family's traditional cherry blossom viewing spot. However, the area is littered with trash. Reluctantly, he sits down to have his lunch when a mysterious creature plummets from the sky! The creature's name is Kororin. He hails from the Star Oasis and has come to use his ESP to educate people about the significance of environmental awareness. Jiang, his sister, and Kororin must fight against Syndrome, a malevolent alien scheming to destroy Earth. This destruction is typically carried out through some environmental crisis like punching a hole in the ozone layer, altering the weather, or excessive electricity consumption, among other methods.