1981 Anime

In *Urusei Yatsura*, Ataru Moroboshi is an ordinary high school student cursed with terrible luck and an incorrigible tendency to flirt with every girl he sees. When the Oni, an alien race, invade Earth, Ataru is unexpectedly chosen to face one of them in a symbolic competition. To his surprise, the contest is nothing more than a game of tag, and his opponent is Lum, the daughter of the Oni leader. Lum, who prizes honor above all, is tricked into losing when Ataru snatches her bikini top. Confusion erupts when Lum misinterprets Ataru's promise to marry his girlfriend, Shinobu Miyake, believing it was meant for her instead. Delighted by this prospect, she moves into Ataru's home, leveraging her status as an alien princess. Now, Ataru must juggle his crumbling relationship with Shinobu, keep Lum content, and continue his relentless habit of chasing after every girl he encounters.

Amid the continuing war, Amuro and the White Base crew make their way to the Earth Federation's base at Jaburo, encountering fresh adversaries and overcoming major challenges. They join Operation Odessa, a campaign intended to liberate Earth from Zeon's control. As they endure the hardships of combat and forge new partnerships, Amuro begins to realize his own potential as an enigmatic Newtype.

In the Daicon III Opening Animation, an unnamed girl observes the Science Patrol's aircraft as it lands. A masked figure emerges from the craft and hands her a cup of water, telling her to water a radish. She eagerly takes on this task but is quickly attacked by a series of enemies, including monsters, mechas, and starfighters. The animation follows whether the young protagonist can protect the water and reach the radish. In the Daicon IV Opening Animation, an older version of the same girl appears, now wearing a Playboy Bunny outfit. She battles a wide range of legendary foes from across the universe. The action is nonstop, featuring lightsaber duels and riding the mystical sword Stormbringer. Set to Electric Light Orchestra's "Twilight," this sequence serves as a grand tribute to science fiction, bringing together numerous recognizable characters in one dazzling spectacle.

In Dr. Slump, an eccentric scientist builds Arale, a remarkably strong, cheerful, and thoroughly illogical android girl. The two reside in Penguin Village, a location known for its bizarre occurrences, such as a pig in a top hat crowing at daybreak.

Golion, a powerful sentient robot, abuses his great powers by attacking and killing creatures known as Deathblack Beastmen, boasting that no one could defeat him. A divine space being punishes Golion for his arrogance and abuse by separating him into 5 different lion robots. In the year 1999, a group of 5 young men return to Earth after a space voyage, only to find it ravaged by nuclear war. After encountering the alien race known as the Galra, the 5 youths end up on the planet Altea, and learn that the 5 lion robots that Golion was split into are in hibernation in various parts of Altea. Somehow, they must reunite the lions and form Golion, the only hope for the human race.

In the usually calm Sanyo household, a new lodger shakes things up: Hattori, a young ninja from Iga, moves in to study at a normal school. He quickly befriends Kenichi Sanyo, a boy his age, and secretly enrolls at the same school, often bringing along his little brother Shinzo, the ninja dog Shishimaru, and Yumeko, Kenichi's girlfriend. Their adventures are constantly menaced by the rival Koga ninja Kemumaki and his wicked cat partner, the Shadow-cat Kagechiyo.

Even after the destruction of Andromeda, their mechanized homeworld, the machine empire continues expanding its influence, turning Earth into a war zone. Tetsurou Hoshino, who once journeyed on the Galaxy Express 999, now joins other humans resisting the mechanical takeover. When the 999 returns to Earth, Tetsurou gets a mysterious message from Maetel, his former travel companion, telling him to get back on the train. Fighting through enemy forces to reach Megalopolis station, he barely boards the departing train. But this trip brings fresh obstacles: Maetel is missing, a threatening "Ghost Train" appears, and the 999's final stop remains unknown. Along the way, Tetsurou confronts the enigmatic black knight Faust and learns the machine empire's most hidden truths.

Flone is a ten-year-old girl who is quite energetic and boyish in her behavior. Her father gets a letter one day from an English acquaintance residing in Australia. The letter mentions a critical lack of doctors there, urging Flone's father to come. Consequently, the whole family decides to leave their home in Bern. And so their journey at sea commences! Through Flone's extraordinary experiences, young audiences will learn the value of family and the pleasures of living surrounded by nature.

Set on the colonial planet Deloyer, the narrative follows a small squad of guerrilla freedom fighters known as the "Deloyer 7" or the "Sun Fang" team. Following an unexpected coup, the planet's elected Governor transforms into a dictator, enforcing martial law with the backing of Earth's Federation. In their struggle to break free from the Federation's influence, these rebels launch an uprising against the Federation's Combat Armors, utilizing their own unique machine, the Dougram, as their primary weapon.

Naoto, the previous protagonist of Tiger Mask, died while rescuing a child. The story begins with a new opponent called Outer Space Mask, who forces his way into the ring without representing any wrestling federation. Tatsuo Aku, once an orphan from the children's home, was a fan of Naoto. He puts on his old hero's mask to become the new Tiger Mask.

Marion is a young schoolboy who takes great pride in his commitment to what he calls "rationalism." His disdain for any display of emotion leads him to reject anything even remotely resembling affection. However, when he becomes caught up in a romantic relationship with an older courtesan, his rationalism proves to be little more than a mask for his own emotional immaturity. As he learns to love, Marion blossoms under the care of his older lover, but unfortunately, he has yet to discover the true cost of this affair.

Sandybell, an energetic girl from Scotland, keeps her bright disposition despite having lost her mother as a child. Her history begins to come to light after a wealthy woman gives her a white lily. Following a heartbreaking event, Sandybell goes to London in search of answers about her background.

In the year 1999, Amamori Hajime is an ordinary elementary school student who spends his days studying and goofing off with his wild friends. But one day, while his father is testing a piece of equipment he's been developing, something goes wrong and the device explodes, taking the family home with it. Now left without parents, Hajime is taken in by his uncle, an astronomer. At his uncle's observatory, he encounters a girl he's seen before and has a bit of a crush on. He learns that her name is Yukino Yayoi, her parents run a ramen shop in town, and she happens to be his uncle's assistant. What luck! But Yayoi is not quite who she appears to be. She has a reason for working with Amamori-san at the observatory. She is the Millennial Queen (Sen-Nen Joou), chosen by her home planet, LaMetal, to travel to Earth and assist in preparing for the possible end of that world. What could trigger such a catastrophe? LaMetal follows a highly elliptical orbit that brings it extremely close to Earth once every thousand years. When the two planets draw near, the Earth reacts with all manner of natural disasters. Though she was selected with the goal of protecting LaMetal in mind, Yayoi's own plan is to evacuate as many humans as she can to LaMetal, so that if Earth is destroyed, they can still survive. However, there is one figure determined to thwart her scheme: the leader of the Millennial Thieves. Why is he so set on stopping Yayoi? And how does he even know about the Millennial Queen in the first place?

In the thirty-first century, Ulysses is responsible for the death of the giant Cyclops while saving his son Telemachus and other children. However, the ancient gods of Olympus are enraged and vow a harsh punishment: Ulysses must journey across the universe of Olympus with his crew frozen in time, searching for the Kingdom of Hades. Only when he locates the Kingdom of Hades will the curse be lifted from his crew, allowing him to return to Earth and his beloved Penelope.

In ages long past, deities walked the Earth. Oceanus, the God of Water, and Hyperia, the Goddess of Fire, were sibling gods who lived in harmony, sharing a deep affection for one another. Algaroc, the God of Wind, grew jealous of their bond and sowed seeds of discord, turning their love into bitter enmity and sparking a war. Though the King of Gods later imprisoned Algaroc, Oceanus and Hyperia continued to hold onto their resentment, vowing that their children would never intermingle. Yet fate intervenes when Prince Syrius of the Water and Princess Malta of the Fire cross paths and fall deeply in love. Their relationship is fraught with obstacles arising from the enduring conflict between their parents, and it remains to be seen whether their love can overcome the legacy of hatred.

In "Doraemon the Movie: The Records of Nobita, Spaceblazer," Nobita experiences a strange dream featuring a boy named Roppel and an unusual friend called Chami journeying through space. To his astonishment, he encounters them in reality and discovers they are genuine cosmic travelers who were chased across the universe, causing their spaceship to break down and link up with Nobita's room. When they travel to Roppel's home planet, Nobita and Doraemon promise to assist in liberating the planet from its oppressors while savoring their shared adventures.

Over the six months since the fatal incident during his bout with Rikiishi, Joe feels he has accepted his friend's death and is prepared to restart his boxing career. He stages an impressive comeback, winning five consecutive fights using body shots. To slow Joe's momentum, the boxing commission schedules a national title match against the reigning champion, Tiger Ozaki. Ozaki exploits Joe's lingering trauma, forcing Joe's corner to throw in the towel out of worry. Plagued by Rikiishi's memory, Joe cannot throw strong punches to the head. Youko, Joe's love interest and owner of the gym where Rikiishi trained, enlists the help of Carlos Rivera, a top-ranked Venezuelan boxer, to help Joe conquer his fears and steer his career toward international success.

Kappei is an extremely short boy who excels at every sport. He stays as a guest at sweet Akane's house and is in love with her, but faces a strange rival in her dog Salomone (Italian name), who devises evil traps to hinder Kappei. The dog also serves another purpose: he explains all sport rules whenever a new sport is introduced. Kappei has a fondness for white female underwear and is always trying to lift girls' skirts up.

Chie the Brat, released in 1981 under Takahata's direction, is based on the wildly popular manga by Etsumi HARUKI. The narrative follows Chie, a ten-year-old girl called "the most unlucky girl in Japan," who runs her family's eatery while her yakuza father and absent mother are not around. Though this premise seems bleak, the movie is unexpectedly a comedic triumph. Taking place in Osaka, which has its own distinct culture compared to Tokyo, the film's popularity prompted a television series that also had Takahata as the chief director.

Based on the manga by Takeshi Ebihara. Mai Machiko is the newest teacher at Asama Elementary; she's young, beautiful, and has the perfect proportions—traits that attract the attention of not only her students, but the rest of the perverted faculty as well. Whether it's luring her in and spraying up her skirt with a hose or leaping and bounding to grab her breasts, there's nothing that Machiko's first-year students won't try to do. Regardless of her embarrassing plight, Machiko is always a good sport and tries her best to help out her students—at any cost to her dignity.

Prince Siegfried, consumed by an urgent longing, pursues a radiant swan that wears a crown. He soon learns that this elusive creature is in fact Princess Odette, placed under a curse by the sorcerer Rothbart that transforms her into a swan during daylight hours. Rothbart intends to keep Odette trapped under his influence, and the only way to free her from the enchantment is for Odette to find a man who loves her with complete devotion.

Sebastian develops a strong bond with a white Pyrenees dog he names Belle, then embarks on a quest to find the mother he believes is still alive.

After a meteor strike, a new energy source called Beamler is discovered, powering the combat robot GoShogun and the teleporting fortress Good Thunder. The Docougar Crime Syndicate, led by the criminal mastermind Neo Neros, tries to learn the secrets of Beamler from GoShogun's creator. To prevent this, the inventor kills himself. Neo Neros then targets the inventor's son, but the boy is rescued and taken aboard Good Thunder, where he joins the crew in their global fight against Neo Neros's forces with GoShogun's aid.

The story begins with the arrival of a brave young boy in Paris, whose ambition is to join the glorious Imperial Guards. However, fierce competition and the minimum age requirement prevent him from doing so. The boy then challenges the well-known Three Musketeers to demonstrate his excellent skills with the sword. But at the very moment the fight begins, a power-hungry group intervenes. Realizing their wicked intention, the boy D'artagnan and the Three Musketeers quickly cooperate and defeat them. This marks the beginning of their friendship and commitment to fight against conspiracy.

In 1999, humanity has begun expanding beyond the solar system. Emperor Zule, the ruler of the planet Gishin, seeks to conquer the galaxy, which brings him into direct conflict with Earth. As part of his scheme to wipe out humanity, he dispatches an infant named Mars to live among the people of Earth. Mars is accompanied by Gaia, a colossal robot powered by an energy source potent enough to annihilate an entire planet. When Mars reaches adulthood, he is meant to trigger the bomb embedded within Gaia and destroy Earth. However, upon his arrival, Mars is taken in by a Japanese household and renamed Takeru. Seventeen years later, Takeru has developed a deep affection for humanity and refuses to carry out Zule's order to detonate the bomb. Yet the bomb inside Gaia is rigged to explode should Takeru ever die, which would inevitably bring about Earth's destruction. Takeru is endowed with psychic abilities and chooses to enlist in the Earth defense forces, earning a spot in the Crasher Squad, an elite space defense unit. Alongside his comrades, he mounts a resistance against the Gishin invasion. What the Gishin do not know is that five other robots were secretly built alongside Gaia by Takeru's father and dispatched with Gaia to watch over Takeru. These five machines—Sphinx, Uranus, Titan, Shin, and Ra—can be summoned by Takeru whenever Earth is threatened, and they combine with Gaia to form the towering Godmars.

By the year 2111, humanity has spread across the solar system, but lawlessness runs rampant on colonized moons and planets, leaving police forces unable to keep order. To counter this rising menace, Isaac Godonov forms the J9 team, consisting of himself, Blaster Kid, Stephen Bowie, and Angel Omachi. This crew accepts any missions the police won't handle, relying on their robotic ally Braiger for a price. Meanwhile, Earth's Nubia sector concocts a plan to obliterate Jupiter, aiming to create thirty additional planets for human habitation, though this would inevitably cause Earth's destruction.

A junior high school student named Aiko Morimura stands shorter than many of her classmates and has been through a string of misfortunes. Her father left on a yacht ten years ago and has not been heard from since, while her mother, who designs hats, moved to Paris and left Aiko in the care of her uncle, Mr. Fujinami. Aiko once had a pet dog named Papi, but the dog was tragically killed in a car accident. Soon after that loss, a new dog called Spank showed up at Aiko's doorstep. Spank's presence gradually helps raise Aiko's spirits and reintroduce happiness into her daily life.

Enrico Pocchini, a kind and just student hailing from Torino, Italy, experiences a major shift at the beginning of a new academic year when his favorite instructor, Miss Delacci, departs and is succeeded by the strict Signor Pelboni. Over time, Enrico and his schoolmates grow to respect Pelboni and gain important insights into affection, existence, and compassion.

Dr. Slump has feelings for Ms. Yamabuki but can't bring himself to confess. One day, they come across a videotape left by Dr. Slump's father, which explains how to make a special medicine. Anyone who takes it will fall in love with Dr. Slump. (What a wonderful father!) The recipe calls for Dr. Slump's nose dirt and the tears of King Gyasuka. (How disgusting! Does it even work?) Anyway, Dr. Slump builds a vehicle called PingPong and heads to Under Island, where the Great Evil King Gyasuka supposedly lives. Dr. Slump is so unreliable that he mistakes a hair dryer for a ray gun. But with the powerful Arale and Gaccahn by his side, there's nothing to fear. So, will his wish come true?

In the first episode, young Sho Azuka discovers an enchanted Bible named Superbook in his home. This living book can talk and has the power to send Sho, his friend Azusa Yamato, and his toy robot Zenmaijikake back to the times of the Old Testament.

For his summer homework, Nobita is tasked with investigating the history of his hometown. With Doraemon's help, he uses a gadget called the time camera to snap photographs of local landmarks across different historical periods. Much to their astonishment, the final image they capture shows the legendary Japanese folk hero Momotaro hauling a cart piled high with treasure. Later, Nobita's mother runs into a foreign visitor who shows the children a small picture featuring a figure dressed as a samurai. The image bears an uncanny resemblance to a photograph, and the person in it looks exactly like Momotaro. The foreigner received this picture from his ancestors and has traveled to Japan hoping to uncover the truth behind it. Nobita starts to wonder whether Momotaro was an actual historical figure. Determined to solve the mystery, he journeys into Japan's past alongside Doraemon, Shizuka, Takeshi, and Suneo.

In a world where the relentless pursuit of power spans countless ages, the story is set in the kingdom of Fir antic, contested by two royal families for the throne. To secure their rule, one house must journey across different eras to locate the mythical Firebird, with the victor claiming sovereignty over Fir antic. The narrative begins in the present day at the lackluster Ace Detective Agency, where detectives Paul Tuck and Tracy Headly pass the time reading magazines due to a shortage of cases. Their monotonous routine is broken by the abrupt arrival of a mysterious girl dressed in strange clothing. She declares, "Yes, I come from another time. In the future, the two of you will marry, and I am your descendant, many generations later." Introducing herself as Princess Sara of Fir antic, she demonstrates her telepathic abilities and discloses their destined marriage. More astonishing is her mission to find the Firebird using a Time Tunnel. Feeling obligated to secure their descendant's future, Paul and Tracy agree to assist Sara in her quest, even though she is unsure of its location. Her sole clue is that Princess Miranda and her followers have also traveled to their era. With Sara guiding them through her telepathic powers, the trio sets out to track down Miranda, who possesses vital knowledge about the Firebird's whereabouts.

An invasion of Earth comes from the polluted and destroyed planet S-1. Marin, a native of S-1, aids the Earthlings in their fight against the invaders using his super ship, Baldios.

During the American Civil War, Dr. Mr. March leaves his wife and four daughters behind to work as a battlefield physician. At home, Mrs. March looks after their girls: Margaret (Meg), the oldest; Josephine (Jo), a lively girl who dreams of becoming a writer and has a tomboyish nature; Elisabeth (Beth), a shy girl who loves playing piano; and Amy, the youngest, who is passionate about drawing. The sisters become acquainted with their new neighbor, Mr. Lawrence, who initially seems stern, and his grandson Laurie, who is about Jo's age. As the family deals with conflicts, personal jealousies, and moments of happiness, the war continues to cast a shadow over their lives, and they cling to the hope that their father will return unharmed.

Jarinko Chie is a television series that followed a 1981 film directed by Takahata. Based on Etsumi HARUKI's highly popular manga, the story centers on Chie, a ten-year-old girl called "the most unlucky girl in Japan." She runs her family's diner while her unemployed yakuza father and her mother live apart. Despite this grim premise, the show is a lighthearted comedy. Set in Osaka, a city with a culture distinct from Tokyo's, the TV series was created after the film's success, with Takahata serving as the chief director.

In "Run Melos," the Greek peasant Melos is arrested on suspicion of plotting against the king. Given a temporary release, Melos has three days to go to his sister's wedding, while his friend Selinentius, a sculptor, remains behind as a hostage. Will Melos return in time to prevent Selinentius's execution?

Inspired by Jack London's novel, this story follows Buck, a dog who is part German Shepherd and part Saint Bernard. He enjoys a tranquil existence with the Miller family in California until he is betrayed and sold. During the Gold Rush era, he is taken to the frozen North and forced to become a sled dog. Unforeseen challenges line his path, pushing him to struggle intensely for his very life.

A young boy named Hiro discovers what seems to be a broken lighter in an empty field, a find that completely alters his destiny. That lighter is actually the Gold Lightan, a robot from the Robot Dimension that crash-landed on Earth. When Earth is threatened by the evil robots of Ivalda the Great, Gold Lightan is summoned and transforms into a colossal super robot known as the Golden Warrior. Together with Hiro and his group, the One Pack Rangers, Gold Lightan fights to safeguard Earth from the sinister plots of Ivalda the Great and his armored forces.

Glamorous Paris, entrancing Venice, romantic Rome, and irresistible Vienna—these spellbinding cities set the scene for the tale of a girl who is swept into bold adventures and lively romance. The year is 1907, in Vienna. Princess Flora, the nation's sole and beloved idol, marks her birthday. She is young, gorgeous, unattached, and the object of every man's yearning.

In Saikyou Robot Daiouja, the narrative follows Edward Mito, the Prince of the Edon Star, as he journeys across space with his companions: servant Baron Kalkus, Duke Skead, and the ninja Shinobu. Operating under the codenames Bocchan, Suke, and Kaku, they battle for justice and shield the oppressed with the aid of their formidable super robot, Daioja.

In 1882, Sanshirou travels to Tokyo in search of a worthy martial arts instructor. He encounters Yano, a judo master who single-handedly defeats 39 jujitsu practitioners. Deeply impressed by this feat, Sanshirou decides to become Yano's disciple. Later, Sanshirou develops feelings for Sayo Murai, whose father is a martial arts teacher at the local police department. Additionally, he must confront Higaki Gennosuke, a skilled jujitsu fighter who becomes his greatest rival.

TV anime created as part of "24-Hour Television." Since 1978, Japanese broadcaster NTV has held the charity event "24-Hour Television" every summer. Tezuka Productions produced anime specials for the event under the direction of Osamu Tezuka. "Bremen 4: Jigoku no Naka no Tenshi-tachi" was made for the 1981 event. The title translates to "Bremen 4: Angels in Hell" in English. The story, reminiscent of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale "The Bremen Town Musicians," follows four animals: Coda the cat, Alegro the dog, Largo the donkey, and Minuet the chicken. They rescue Rondo the alien, who is on a peace mission. In gratitude, Rondo gives them a device that can transform them into humans. In their new human forms, they go to the town, where they witness the horrors of war.

Mitokoumon, a steadfast champion of righteousness and trusted advisor to the emperor, embarks on a mission across the realm to evaluate the state of each province and examine the conduct of regional officials, relaying his findings directly to the throne. Accompanying him are two protectors: Kaiko, renowned for his extraordinary strength, and Tsuke, famed for his exceptional swordsmanship. Traveling incognito, the trio confronts numerous exhilarating adventures while striving relentlessly to maintain fairness and purge corruption from the administration.

Based on a story by Maurice Leblanc.

The narrative of "21 Emon Uchuu e Irasshai!" focuses on 21 Emon, a young man responsible for operating his family's hotel. As he confronts various obstacles, he gets help from his robot companion Gonsuke and the diminutive alien Monga.

An adaptation of Yotsuya Kaidan, a classic Japanese horror story about a ghost getting revenge.

Continuation of Dokonjougaeru series.

At the young age of 11, the genius Michiru has already earned a Ph.D. in atomic physics from a university in California. Despite her remarkable accomplishments, she yearns for a younger brother and decides to build one herself. The mechanical boy Dotakon is soon joined by their robotic sister Chopiko, and together the trio sets off on a series of incredible adventures driven by Michiru's inventions.

In 1953, the Tokiwa apartment building was home to a group of gifted artists. This group included Hiro Terada, Motoo Abiko, Hiroshi Fujimoto, Shotaro Ishinomori, and Fujio Akatsuka. These up-and-coming manga creators encountered many hardships, such as financial troubles, difficulty winning over editors, and trouble attracting romantic partners. Even with these setbacks, they pushed forward with intense youthful drive, ultimately overcoming all challenges to become legendary figures in the manga world.

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Based on the yonkoma manga by Ueda Masashi.

The movie focuses on a game between Sumiya 2 and Aoba Gakuin.

Renny stood as the central force behind the revival of Shin Buddhism in Japan, specifically the Honganji tradition, during an age when its influence had waned considerably. Legend holds that his purpose was fixed in an extraordinary moment when he was only six years old, as his mother summoned him and told him that he was destined to reclaim the Honganji legacy, being the rightful successor to the lineage. Soon afterward, she vanished without explanation from the temple grounds. Carrying that conviction with him, and emerging from a life marked by severe poverty and struggle, he took to the road at sixteen to carry the teaching across the region.

The shounen manga by Fujiko Fujio serves as the basis for this anime. It premiered as part of a double bill with Doraemon: Nobita no Uchuu Kaitakushi.

The story of Toshishun is based on Ryuunosuke Akutagawa's adaptation of the classic Chinese tale Tu Tze-chun. In this narrative, a young man stumbles upon a hidden treasure, which allows him to accumulate great wealth. Before long, however, he squanders all his riches through a life of extravagance and excess. Akutagawa, regarded as the "father of Japanese short stories," has his name attached to Japan's most prestigious literary award, the Akutagawa Prize.

Once more, Ikkyuu has been given the duty of instructing the princess in correct dining table manners, since she does not yet have them and therefore cannot participate in the plum blossom viewing event.

After years of wandering, Tarou returns to Cat Island to visit his sister Sakura, who he had left behind with their adoptive parents. His family is overjoyed to see him again, but they soon realize that the time apart has changed them, leaving them feeling like strangers to each other.

Mutsugoro, a researcher, brings his family to a remote, uninhabited island near Hokkaido to study the local population of wild bears. Poachers in the area make his work difficult, and he ends up with an orphaned bear cub that the family names Donbe, raising it as one of their own.

This is the first puppet animation work in the Hello Kitty franchise. Kitty and Mimmy are twin kittens. The two have been staying indoors on a rainy day when their mother returns home with a souvenir: an umbrella in different colors and boots. The twins are delighted, but then the rain stops. Kitty and Mimmy wish for rain to come again so they can go out with their umbrella, even though the next day is sunny. The long-awaited rain will eventually arrive. Note: This stop-motion short was released theatrically alongside Unico, and was also bundled with the movie for a DVD release.

In "Kaba Enchou no Doubutsuen Nikki," veteran zookeeper Toshio Nishiyama takes on two new assistants: the hot-tempered former chef Takeshi Ishizawa and the friendly veterinarian Ichiro Hasegawa. The pair soon learns that their seemingly simple jobs are full of challenges, including chasing down an escaped pelican, caring for a camel nearing death, and helping a hippopotamus give birth. This television special draws from the real-life experiences of Tobu Animal Park keeper Toshio Nishiyama, who opens and closes the show by expressing his love for animals and revealing that Ishizawa is modeled after his own younger self.