1968 Anime

As Horus sits at his father's bedside in the final moments, he discovers a devastating truth: they fled their original village after the devil Grunwald manipulated its people into turning on each other, wiping out the entire community. Driven by this revelation, Horus sets out for his birthplace to search for any survivors. Eventually, he finds shelter in a neighboring village and earns the locals' trust by slaying the fierce beasts terrorizing them. Just as Horus starts to build a peaceful life, Grunwald reappears, once again sowing suspicion and conflict among the villagers.

In their mission to combat darkness and defend the weak, the Cyborg 009 team collaborates closely with scientist Dr. Gilmore. Armed with specialized cybernetic enhancements, these nine cyborgs confront a wide range of foes, such as robotic crabs, extraterrestrials, and other cyborgs. Each member possesses unique abilities that aid the team in their efforts to defeat evil forces. The leader, 009, also known as Hurricane Joe, a former race car driver, guides them with his superhuman strength, bulletproof skin, and the power to move at incredible speeds. Alongside his comrades, they work to protect humanity from falling under the control of malevolent beings. The Cyborg 009 crew takes on numerous adversaries and thwarts countless threats to Earth and its people. Despite the obstacles, justice always prevails.

Prior to the production of the television series, a pilot film was created to give sponsors and broadcasting stations a sense of the work's overall atmosphere. This pilot for "Dororo" features characters that more closely resemble their counterparts from the original manga than those seen in the TV series. In the televised version, the characters' appearances and personalities were frequently tweaked in order to win over audiences. Consequently, viewer reception was sometimes highly favorable, while at other times it fell flat. The Dororo pilot was shot in color, but the TV series was broadcast in black and white due to a more constrained budget. The narrative follows the journey of a young thief named Dororo and a cursed man called Hyakkimaru as they battle and destroy monsters. Hyakkimaru is only able to become a full "human" once he has vanquished 48 demons.

Kitarou, a yokai, uses his unique abilities throughout his life to aid humans in distress. Simultaneously, he confronts malevolent spirits that seek to inflict harm upon people.

In "Kyojin no Hoshi," Hyuma Hoshi, a talented young pitcher, dreams of following his father Ittetsu Hoshi's example and becoming a star in Japan's professional baseball league. His father, a former third baseman whose career was ended by an injury during World War II, serves as Hyuma's inspiration. After Hyuma joins the prestigious Giants, he quickly discovers the difficulty of meeting lofty expectations. Fighting through intense training and facing rivals like Mitsuru Hanagata of the Hanshin Tigers, Hyuma must refine his pitching skills to achieve the highest level of success.

The narrative follows Sabu, a young investigator serving the Edo bakufu, and Ichi, a blind swordsman of extraordinary skill, as they roam the countryside helping ordinary people solve mysteries and correct injustices frequently stemming from bandits or corrupt officials. Amid their journeys, Sabu is betrothed to Midori, the daughter of his superior, who works as a police officer under the Tokugawa shogunate.

Sasuke is the child of Ozaru, a ninja of exceptional skill. When their lord, Yukimura Sanada, is defeated, the ninja forces of Tokugawa and Hattori set out to hunt down every surviving enemy. This forces Ozaru and Sasuke to abandon their home and fight desperately just to stay alive. The story is built on danger, vengeance, anger, loyalty, and pain, exposing the darkest sides of human nature while following the growth of its young protagonist, Sasuke.

Deep within a secret laboratory, a chaotic mass of cells breaks free, giving rise to the terrifying Humanoid Monsters known as Bem, Bela, and Belo. Despite their hideous appearances, these beings are driven by a powerful sense of justice. Using their extraordinary superhuman abilities, they fight against both human wrongdoing and supernatural threats. But what compels them to protect those who shrink away in fear? Rumor has it they yearn to one day become human...

An absurd film by Kuri Youji.

This short film serves as a parody of the major Hollywood production "The Creation" directed by John Houston. The work features a tongue-in-cheek aesthetic, crafted on a limited budget by animators aiming to poke fun at grand works that required enormous financial investment.

The prince of Kaibutsu Land journeys to the human world as part of his education in kingship, preparing to one day take the throne.

Hans Christian Andersen appears as a young storyteller who possesses the gift of creating enchanting tales. Through his lively imagination, diverse group of companions, and cheerful disposition, he brings joy and optimism to those around him. The film incorporates elements from several of Andersen's stories, with "The Red Shoes" and "The Little Match Girl" being key influences.

In Wanpaku Tanteidan, a group of young boys, along with a girl and her bratty younger sibling, form a detective club. Employing their combined skills in intelligence, physical strength, invention, and driving, they solve mysteries across Tokyo. Police Chief Nakamura is frequently frustrated by their success, as they crack cases that even veteran officers struggle with.

Akane, a spirited girl from the countryside, enrolls at a prestigious academy. Her vibrant nature soon wins over her fellow students, including Hidemaro, a confident and wealthy boy who grows drawn to her. With assistance from her new companions, Akane confronts and overcomes many challenges that arise along the way.

Ichirou Higashi, a young amateur wrestler, wants to participate in the Olympics Games in Mexico.

A young boy uses his scientific skills to fight enemies.

Kyubi no Kitsune to Tobimaru (Sesshoseki) takes its inspiration from a novel by Okamoto Kidou and centers on a legend tied to a barren region at the base of Mt. Chausu, an active volcano in Tochigi Prefecture. Over the centuries, this area has gained notoriety for emitting hazardous gases like hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide, and arsenic, which have killed animals and humans who came too near. As legend has it, long ago in China, a kitsune assumed the form of a spellbinding woman, seduced the emperor, and brought disaster across the realm. She later traveled to Japan disguised as a beautiful woman named Tamamo, and likewise captivated the Japanese emperor. In time, her real identity was uncovered, and she was slain. In her dying breath, she placed a curse on those who killed her and became a poisonous stone called Sesshoseki, which is said to lie at that very location.

A new transfer student arrives and is immediately met by the school gang. He defeats each gang member one after another and then challenges their leader to a fight. The episodes were ten minutes long and aired from Monday to Saturday. Because the series never received any releases beyond its TV broadcasts, all 156 episodes aside from the opening sequence are now lost media.

In a time warp experiment gone wrong, a prehistoric family gets blasted into the present day by a massive explosion. Totally confused by the modern world and its technology, they accidentally cause chaos with their stone axes, setting off a series of wild and crazy adventures.

In "Johnny Cypher in Dimension Zero," Johnny Cypher, a tough superagent, uses his power to travel through inner space, especially Dimension Zero, to fight evil across the universe. He is joined by the beautiful blonde Zena and Rhom, a small alien from the Black Star. This series is an early joint project between Japan and America, made by former Disney animator Joe Oriolo for Warner/Seven, a studio created from the merger of Seven Arts Production with Warner Bros. The show began airing in Japan one year after its first broadcast in the US.

The titular hero sets out on a journey to the underworld.

For the song "Minminzemi no Uta" by Ichirou Araki and the Misuzu Jidou Gasshoudan, a music video was broadcast as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program. That video is currently considered lost media.

"Papa no Violin" is a music video for the song performed by Masanori Tomotake and the Suginami Jidou Gasshoudan. The song was part of the NHK program Minna no Uta but is now considered lost media.

A retelling of episodes 5-6 from the 1968 TV anime.