1979 Anime

In the year 0079 of the Universal Century, humanity has established settlements in space colonies referred to as "Sides." One of these Sides proclaims itself the independent "Principality of Zeon" and initiates conflict against the Earth Federation, the governing body of Earth. Zeon achieves early success by deploying advanced humanoid war machines called "mobile suits." Nine months into the war, the Earth Federation introduces their own potent mobile suit, the Gundam. When Zeon launches an attack on the colony housing the Gundam, a 15-year-old civilian named Amuro Ray is unexpectedly forced into combat. He faces off against Zeon's ace pilot, Char Aznable, in a struggle that takes place across Earth and space.

After pulling off a casino heist, Arsène Lupin III finds that the money he stole is actually "Gothic Bills"—extremely well-made counterfeit notes that are impossible to tell apart from real currency. With his partner Daisuke Jigen, Lupin travels to the small country of Cagliostro to find out where the fake money came from. When they get there, they jump into a car chase and rescue Clarisse d' Cagliostro, the daughter of the late Duke d' Cagliostro, who is running from Count Cagliostro's scheme to take over her family's money by forcing her into marriage. Wanting to help a woman in trouble, Lupin decides to stand by Clarisse. Soon after, Goemon Ishikawa XIII, Fujiko Mine, and Kouichi Zenigata all get pulled into the situation, each for their own reasons. As everyone ends up at Cagliostro Castle, Lupin remembers a visit he made there ten years earlier, and the hidden truths about the castle begin to come out.

During an era defined by rigid class divisions and escalating suffering among the common people, the Austrian Empire sends Princess Marie Antoinette to France to marry Crown Prince Louis XVI, aiming to strengthen ties between their countries. Yet the future queen resents her predetermined fate. Upon arrival, Marie Antoinette meets Oscar François de Jarjayes, the Commander of the Royal Guard. Raised as a man because her father wanted a son, Oscar is meant to inherit his position. Though many respect her, Oscar secretly longs to live openly as a woman rather than keep up her male disguise. As Oscar reluctantly serves the self-indulgent queen, the deepening hardship and anger of the impoverished masses become harder to ignore—especially in light of Marie Antoinette's lavish squandering of wealth.

Nobi Nobita is a fourth-grade boy living in Tokyo. One day, a round, blue cat-shaped robot without ears appears from inside his desk drawer. Nobita's great-great-grandson (or thereabouts) lives in the 22nd century, but because of Nobita's mistakes, the entire family has ended up in poverty. To fix this, Nobita's descendant sends Doraemon back to the past to help prevent Nobita from making those mistakes. Of course, this is a difficult task since Nobita is the weakest and least intelligent child in his class. However, Doraemon has a four-dimensional pocket on his front that contains cool gadgets from the future. With these toys, Doraemon tries to help Nobita. Unfortunately, Nobita also has a bad habit of misusing Doraemon's gadgets and landing himself in even more trouble.

In Akage no Anne, Anne Shirley—an imaginative but impulsive eleven-year-old orphan—is unexpectedly sent to live with the Cuthberts, elderly siblings Marilla and Matthew, in Avonlea. Although the Cuthberts originally wanted a boy to assist with their farm work, they decide to take in Anne instead. This adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's beloved novel traces Anne's development from age eleven to seventeen, focusing on her relationships and goodbyes with the people around her. The narrative concludes with a pivotal choice that will permanently determine the course of Anne's future.

After the murder of his mother by the villainous robot Count Mecha, young Tetsuro has sunk into a life of street delinquency, his mind occupied solely by thoughts of vengeance. He dwells in a far-off future where humans may journey to another planet to trade their flesh for eternal mechanical bodies. His one ambition is to gather enough stolen funds to ride the Galaxy Express 999, a train that traverses space and carries passengers to the planet of robots. One day, while fleeing from the authorities, he encounters the gorgeous Maetel, whose face bears a striking resemblance to his late mother. She proposes to take him aboard the Galaxy Express 999, granting him a robotic form and a chance to face Count Mecha. As the voyage unfolds, the pair meets an array of colorful individuals, including Captain Harlock and Queen Emeraldas, and Tetsuro gradually discovers what it really means to be human.

Although Joe Shimamura and his companions seem like ordinary people, they are far from it. Joe is actually Cyborg 009, a member of a cyborg team dedicated to justice. Each cyborg possesses a unique ability—some can liquefy any material, others can breathe underwater, and some can fly. The Neo-Black Ghost organization forcibly transformed Joe and the other eight cyborgs into weapons for their evil schemes. However, the cyborgs chose to unite and turn their powers against their creators and other threats.

The King of the Flower Planet is on the verge of death, but he cannot pass his throne to the rightful heir until the legendary Seven Color Flower—the symbol of his authority—is found. To locate it, the angels Cateau and Noveau are dispatched to Earth in search of the Flower Girl, a descendant of both humans and Flower Angels who once lived there. They find Lunlun in France and persuade her to accompany them on their mission to discover the Flower. During their travels, Lunlun encounters both kindness and cruelty from humans and Flower Angels alike, embodied by the sly Togenishia and her partner Boris. She also develops feelings for Serge Flora, a man who carries a deep secret.

First-year high school student Hiromi joins the tennis team out of admiration for Ryuuzaki, a senior and the club's best player, nicknamed "Ochoufujin" ("Madame Butterfly") for her elegance on the court. However, the newly appointed coach, Jin Munakata, wants the still-inexperienced Hiromi to play in an upcoming tournament. Because of this, Hiromi nearly gives up tennis for good, yet deep down she soon realizes she truly loves the sport. She returns to the club, and under Munakata's coaching, her talent begins to blossom. In the end, Hiromi develops a deep emotional bond with her coach, unaware that Munakata is risking his life due to a chronic illness.

This animated film takes inspiration from Japanese art and silk screens, incorporating elements of Japanese mythology and traditions. It follows Taro, a young boy who embarks on a journey to a faraway lake in order to rescue his mother, who has been transformed into a dragon.

In 2201, the Space Battleship Yamato returns from its fierce clash with Emperor Zordar and the Comet Empire. Sanada, Aihara, and Shima, now discharged from the hospital, visit Okita's memorial to honor their fallen comrades. There they encounter Tasuke, the son of Tokugawa, who reveals his ambition to join the Yamato crew once he finishes his cadet training. At his graduation ceremony, Tasuke accidentally overturns a boat full of new cadets, as they were all captivated by the Yamato instead of concentrating on their own navigation. Despite initial difficulties during liftoff caused by the inexperienced engine crew inadvertently hitting the wrong switches and triggering a stall, the Yamato sets off on what was originally intended to be a routine training mission.

The first animated Ultraman series.

Twenty years after a devastating war reshaped the Earth, an elderly man and his spirited grandson Conan are the only ones left from their once-prosperous village. Certain they are the final humans alive, they are astonished to find an unconscious girl named Lana on the shore of their secluded island. When she wakes, Lana explains she was escaping agents from Industria, a fortress island of advanced technology. As the telepathic granddaughter of the famous scientist Dr. Briac Lao, Industria wants to use her abilities to locate her grandfather and exploit his expertise to unlock a immense energy source. Despite their efforts, Conan and his grandfather cannot stop Industrian forces from recapturing Lana. Unwavering, Conan sets off on a bold mission to save her, unaware of the dangerous trials lying ahead.

After Leader X appears to be destroyed completely at the close of Gatchaman II, a surviving fragment of him mutates and evolves into Z. Joined by Count Egobossler, the head of the Egobossler family, along with his lieutenants Mechandol and Kempler, Z is determined to destroy Earth and once again eliminate the Science Ninja Team. Following Anderson's death, Dr. Nambu takes over as the leader of the ISO, while the team is now stationed at the underwater base known as Gallatown (or "G-Town"). A new engineer named Kamo is introduced, and after the New GodPhoenix is destroyed early on, the team receives the Gatchaspartan as their new mecha. The Gatchaspartan also features a special mode called Hypershoot, which can only be accessed by Ken using his new "Gatchafencer" sword. As the story progresses, it becomes clear that the radiation exposure from repeatedly using Hypershoot is gradually killing Ken, and any further use would result in death. Meanwhile, Z plots to annihilate Earth using an antimatter asteroid codenamed "Poison Apple."

A crossover of Doraemon and Ninja Hattori-kun.

In the year 2052, Earth has finally achieved a state of lasting peace—until the arrival of the Death Force, a merciless alien race fleeing their own dying solar system in desperate search of a new home. They attack the planet using a gigantic satellite warship called Terror Star and begin terraforming Earth to suit their needs. Humanity's sole hope rests on Colin Collins and a small group of his fellow surviving students, who must crew a top-secret submersible vessel capable of battling the invaders both beneath the sea and in outer space. Note: The first episode is approximately 96 minutes long, rather than the usual 24-minute runtime. It was later split into four episodes for streaming, home video releases, and most Western dubs.

A remake of episodes 12-13 of the TV version.

In 1995, Earth has been conquered by the Akron, an alien army from the Saar cluster. The planet's cities have been reduced to rubble, and the survivors now live in grim shantytowns and villages. To escape a group of bandits, the war orphan Kento and his companions take shelter in a cave, where they discover the secret base of Dr. Earl. A native of the planet Helios—which was also conquered by the Akron—Dr. Earl had fled to Earth, carrying with him the crowning achievement of Helian technology: the super robot Daltanius. Its power grows even greater when combined with Beralios, an intelligent lion robot. Dr. Earl entrusts the fight for Earth to Kenta, who turns out to be a descendant of the long-disappeared Helian royal line.

In "Unico: Black Cloud White Feather," the goddess Venus grows envious of the beautiful human girl Psyche and blames her pet unicorn, Unico, for Psyche's good fortune, which protects her from Venus's harmful schemes. Unico possesses the special power to bring happiness wherever he goes, though it remains uncertain whether this comes from his true nature or the magic of his horn. Venus exiles Unico, and the West Wind carries him across different times and places. He lands in a heavily polluted industrial city, where he encounters a sickly girl named Chiko, whose health worsens because of the contamination from a nearby factory that darkens the sky. Determined, Unico sets out to raise Chiko's spirits, cure her illness, and destroy the factory.

After being rescued by the wise magician Merlin and raised by a retired knight, a 15-year-old Arthur proves his destiny by pulling the sacred sword Excalibur from its iron stand—a feat no other man had accomplished. This act reveals him as the rightful king of all Britain. However, to claim the throne, he must defeat Lavic, who is protected by the evil witch Medessa. Merlin instructs Arthur that he must locate the Holy Shield in order to overcome King Lavic and Medessa, and so Arthur sets out on a quest to find it. Along the way, he encounters four young knights—Lancelot, Perceval, Tristan, and Guerrehet—who share his noble ideals. Together, they journey from land to land in search of the Holy Shield, aiding common folk oppressed by corrupt aristocrats loyal to Lavic and defeating bandits along the way. Arthur and his companions press onward, driven by their ultimate goal: the restoration of the ideal kingdom of Logres.

Shortly after being born, a young squirrel arrives at a farm and is captured by a human. That human attempts to give the squirrel to their pet cat. However, the cat takes pity on the squirrel, adopting him as her own child and naming him Banner. Banner and the cat live happily together on the farm, but their joyful time is short-lived. A fire breaks out, destroying the farm, and Banner becomes separated from his mother, the cat.

A young girl named Nell lives with her grandfather, Mr Trent, who owns a shop in London. After failing to repay a loan he took out, he is forced to flee with Nell. Together, they embark on a journey to find Nell's mother, who resides somewhere in Great Britain.

In 2002, the Marine Express—the world's first submarine railway linking America and Japan—is set to embark on its inaugural journey. Fearing that the trial run could be exploited for malicious purposes, the chief engineer hires private detective Ban Shunsaku to investigate. When Shunsaku arrives at the engineer's home, he finds the man murdered and catches only a fleeting glimpse of the assailant. Boarding the Marine Express, Shunsaku begins his quest to solve the crime. But he quickly discovers that the mystery runs far deeper than he imagined, as the train harbors secrets beyond anything he anticipated.

Sasuke follows a young ninja in the wake of the Battle of Sekigahara, which led to Tokugawa Ieyasu becoming shogun of Japan. Sarutobi Sasuke—meaning "Jump Like Monkey Sasuke"—was a renowned ninja serving Sanada Daisuke, who had fought on the losing side against Ieyasu. He was believed to have taken his own life when cornered in a castle, but the narrative reveals he actually escaped and that "Sarutobi" is not the name of a single ninja but the designation of an entire ninja clan.

At age seventeen, Marco Polo leaves Venice for the mysterious land of Yuan, accompanied by his father Nicolo and his uncle Matteo. They are tasked with delivering holy oil from the Tomb of Christ and a letter from the Pope to Kublai.

In 19th-century France, the 15-year-old noblewoman Isabelle Laustin makes her formal entrance into aristocratic society at a ball in Versailles. However, shortly thereafter, the French army is defeated at Sedan, and Isabelle and her family must leave their mansion to seek refuge in Paris, where they will actively participate in the fight against the Prussians.

In a world reduced to barren desert, the remaining survivors struggle to rebuild their communities. Daigo Otaki, a young orphan raised by his uncle, learns upon reaching adulthood that Victor City was originally designed by his late father, a brilliant scientist. His sister Saori has been managing the city, and she asks Daigo to claim the legacy their father left behind: a super robot system called Gordian. Daigo then joins the Mechacon mechanic combat 18th regiment unit, an enforcement organization tasked with protecting Victor City from assaults by the Madokuta organization.

During the American Civil War, a Virginian girl named Jeanie waits for the return of Robert, her former love, so they can honor their childhood promise to marry. The conflict presents many difficulties, and Robert ultimately returns as a soldier for the Union. Only after the war ends and they face various misfortunes is their dream finally fulfilled.

Dr Monja, a scientist, becomes fascinated by the legendary Elixir of Life, a substance said to bestow eternal life and everlasting youth upon its drinker. To uncover the truth, he constructs a device known as the "Time Tunnel," enabling a team of young adventurers to embark on a journey through time and space in search of the definitive answer. Yet, a trio of villains is also pursuing the very same prize.

In "Nutcracker Fantasy," Clara goes to see her Aunt Gerda and Uncle Drosselmeyer. Her aunt tells her frightening tales about the Ragman, a strange and spooky character who turns children into mice when they don't go to bed on time. This Ragman keeps a constant watch over sleeping youngsters, seeking new targets. Before Clara drifts off to sleep, her eccentric uncle gives her a wooden nutcracker doll. He feels a bit awkward because only the heart on the toy is perfect, but Clara adores the gift. As she falls asleep, she later wakes up to the noise of mice squeaking.

Animated adaptation of Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables".

This is the true account of Anne Frank, a Jewish girl living in Amsterdam during World War II. Anne's father recognizes the danger Jews face in time and conceals his family—his wife Edith and his two daughters Margot (16) and Anne (13)—along with four other people in "the house behind." For two years, the eight individuals live in darkness and whispers, terrified of being discovered and sent to the German crematoria. During that time, young Anne keeps a diary, recording daily life in the hiding place, her complicated relationship with her mother, and the story of her first love—Peter, the young boy also in hiding. Anne writes down her longing to run outside freely and breathe the air and flowers, her dreams of finally being free. Then they are discovered and all are sent to their deaths.

Jun, his female companion, Remi, and her little brother, Chobi, are taken to the Cretaceous Period by a flying saucer.

Based on the novel "813" by Maurice Leblanc.

Eleven-year-old Julie Braun lives in the lush green mountain pastures of Austria's Southern Tyrol. Her parents are killed by Italian soldiers, and she is sent to Vienna to live with her relatives, the Clementes. She befriends cousins Johan and Tanya but has trouble adjusting to life with Uncle Karl and Aunt Klara. As Austria is plunged into World War I, Karl is fired from his job at a glass factory, and Julie's new family is forced into a life of hardship.

This animated story centers on Manxmouse, a mouse who resembles a rabbit entirely because of his ears. Follow along on his adventures in this charming tale.

The TV series "Triton of the Sea" (1979) was produced in two parts, but only the first segment was screened in theaters as part of the Uchuu Senkan Yamato Festival. The second part was later released on home video by Nippon Columbia five years after. Subsequent DVD releases in 1999 and 2002 combined both parts for sale together.

A continuation of the popular baseball saga about the star pitcher of a professional baseball team.

Santi, a timid Spanish boy, cares for a tiny whale named Josephina, a creature visible only to him. Josephina can change her size and fly, leading Santi through various magical experiences and helping him cope with the difficulties of growing up. His life shifts when Santi begins to discover new interests beyond his familiar world and builds a stronger bond with his previously remote father.

This amusing and endearing tale unfolds in the peculiar animal town of Himadabeya. One day, a locomotive train brings the bear family—Misha’s family—to this town. Because the town’s animals haven’t seen a train in a very long time, they gather to see who is arriving. Misha’s Papa, believing this crowd is there to welcome them, falls in love with the town and decides to settle down there. That is how the story begins. Misha’s family gradually adapts to life in the small town day by day, and Misha grows into a strong boy as part of this humorous community.

In 1999, five young people come together to create a special team tasked with probing paranormal happenings and unsolved mysteries. The show blends live-action tokusatsu footage for vehicle sequences with animated segments for the character-driven stories.

Adventures of the Polar Cubs follows the charming exploits of Mushka and Mishka, two polar bear cubs embarking on various escapades across the North Pole. Mushka is reflective, while Mishka is bold. During their independent journeys, Mishka befriends Aura, a mischievous seal, and Mushka accidentally breaks some swan eggs, causing chaos in the bird village. Their father, Scholar Mu (voiced by Joseph Campanella), serves as the wise leader of the Great Northern animal kingdom and oversees the annual Summer Festival. When Mu gets injured by humans, the cubs must step up to assume their father's duties and protect the other animals from hunters.

This release is a re-edited compilation combining episodes 13 and 14 of the TV series, and was screened in theaters alongside the Mirai Shounen Conan film.

This anthology brings together children's stories that were first published in the famous magazine Akai Tori, which was in circulation from 1918 to 1936.

Three boys from Earth help a space princess defend her cheerful planet against ominous dark space pirates. Upon arriving in her world, they storm the enemy's stronghold and are pursued across the galaxy.

The Seibu Lions baseball team advances to the next round of a tournament thanks to the heroic efforts of their star player, Tabuchi. However, the upcoming stage will demand hard work and cooperation from everyone.

In an adventure inspired by folklore, a spirited boy named Maegami Tarou embarks on a quest to find the Water of Life, which is essential for bringing happiness back to his village. Along his journey, he encounters both deities and monsters. Eventually, he discovers that a malevolent serpent has taken control of the Water. Determined, Tarou heads to the serpent's palace. Defeating the serpent proves difficult, as it can rejuvenate itself using the Water of Life. Undeterred, Tarou persists in his courageous quest, forming alliances with various beings and gods.

At Inaba Junior High School, the baseball team faced major difficulties after losing key senior players. The series of losses that followed led to their suspension from games, putting the team's survival at risk. Yet, these obstacles only brought the remaining players closer together and deepened their passion for the sport. Through intense practice, they sought to regain the respect and encouragement of their classmates and teachers. Their steadfast dedication resulted in remarkable victories. This story highlights the strength of the boys' aspirations and friendship through baseball.

Music video for the song Momiji by Nagisa that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Movie version of episode 24 of Tosho Daimos TV series.

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