1983 Anime

Captain Tsubasa follows a young elementary school boy whose entire existence revolves around his deep passion for soccer. At only eleven years old, Tsubasa Oozora has practiced the sport since early childhood, turning what for others is just a pastime into an all-consuming obsession. To chase his childhood ambitions, Tsubasa relocates with his mother to the famous city of Nankatsu, celebrated for its outstanding elementary school soccer squads. Although he has achieved success before, Nankatsu presents tough obstacles, forcing Tsubasa to rely on all his abilities and raw talent to distinguish himself among his new opponents. On his path, Tsubasa meets both rivals and allies, including the affectionate Sanae Nakazawa and the exceptionally skilled goalkeeper Genzo Wakabayashi. Both share Tsubasa's unwavering devotion to the game, becoming crucial companions as they work toward their shared objective. Tsubasa's ultimate ambition is to represent Japan in the FIFA World Cup, but reaching that goal demands far more than simply natural ability.

It is the summer of 1945, and three years have passed since the war between Japan and the United States began. Gen, a young boy, lives a difficult yet content life in Hiroshima, a city that has oddly remained untouched by the bombings that have ravaged nearly every other Japanese city. Food is scarce, and Gen's family is weakened by severe malnutrition, a condition that places his pregnant mother in danger. With little time to spare, Gen and his younger brother Shinji assist their parents with their work, doing all they can to help the family endure these hard times. Unbeknownst to them, the Americans have something planned for Hiroshima, and on August 6, 1945, their lives are about to be transformed forever.

After a century-long interstellar war that devastated nearly 200 star systems, a fragile peace has settled across the Astragius Galaxy. Chirico Cuvie, a soldier operating powered armor in special forces, is abruptly reassigned to a secret and illegal mission to steal military secrets from their own allies, forcing him to flee from his own military. His loyalty now in doubt, Chirico is abandoned in space by his conspiratorial superiors to secure their escape. By chance, he survives and becomes a fugitive hunted by both the conspirators and military intelligence. Haunted by visions of a captivating and enigmatic woman—his mission's target and the only clue to uncovering the sinister conspiracy—he is determined to expose the truth. However, those behind the plot will stop at nothing to conceal their motives.

The Kisugi sisters—Rui, Hitomi, and Ai—operate a small café called "Cat's Eye." When darkness falls, they transform into the elusive art thief known as "Cat's Eye," stealing paintings from galleries in hopes of recovering works by their missing father, the acclaimed artist Michael Heintz. They believe these pieces may hold clues to his whereabouts. Hitomi finds herself in a romantic relationship with Toshi, a police inspector dedicated to capturing "Cat's Eye," unaware that she is the very person he pursues.

After killing the son of wealthy businessman Leonard Dawson, Golgo 13 winds up in the sights of the CIA and the U.S. Army. Dawson has enlisted both agencies to eliminate the hitman, but as he keeps coming up with new schemes to kill Golgo 13, he steadily drifts away from reality. His obsession with this mission makes him forget the original reasons behind his son's death.

In "Magical Angel Creamy Mami," the story follows Yuu, a young girl who gains magical powers for one year after encountering a spaceship. She is guided by two cats, Poji and Nega. Using her new abilities, Yuu transforms into the idol Creamy Mami. While balancing her work as an actress and singer, she helps her parents run their crepe shop, fights aliens and villains, keeps up with her school studies, and tries to win the affection of her childhood friend, Toshio.

Shou Zama, a typical 18-year-old from Tokyo, is suddenly pulled into the mystical realm of Byston Well. Once there, he is forced into service under Drake Luft, a noble consumed by ambition. People from "Upper Earth" like Shou possess strong aura abilities and are assigned to pilot "Aura Battlers"—insect-like mecha created by Shot Weapon, another Upper Earth native. Shou's loyalties shift after he meets Marvel Frozen, a young woman opposing Drake's political schemes. Realizing Drake's malevolent goals, Shou decides to rebel and sides with Neal Given, the rebellion's leader. Riml, Drake's daughter and Neal's secret lover, also supports the cause, yearning to escape her father's control. Together, Shou and his comrades strive to halt Drake's bid to conquer Byston Well, risking everything to crush the oppressive lord's ambitions.

Kinnikuman is a clumsy superhero who struggles at his job. After Meat reveals that he is actually an alien prince, Kinnikuman starts a series of adventures, battling evil chiyojins and taking part in various tournaments. Through these ordeals, he seeks to show his worth to his family and achieve respect along with wealth.

In Tomobiki, everyone receives an invitation to Ataru's wedding, causing Lum to explode in anger, particularly because she is not mentioned as the bride. The situation stems from an incident eleven years ago when Ataru played "Shadow Tag" with a young girl named Elle and emerged victorious. On Elle's home planet, winning this game means marriage. When Elle's representative arrives to finalize the wedding plans, Lum's attempts to intervene prove futile as a protective force field shields Ataru from her electrifying love attacks. Lum's ally, Benten, proposes a surprise wedding to preempt the arranged ceremony. As a result, Lum and Benten kidnap Ataru along with all the invited guests, leading to a chaotic impromptu wedding event.

In this comedy, a young man moves in with the family of his late mother's friend, only to discover they are members of the Yakuza clan and have four beautiful daughters. Among them, the strikingly attractive Hibari is revealed to be male. Despite this revelation, Hibari immediately develops an interest in the protagonist, leading to a series of humorous and lighthearted daily encounters.

Following the death of his strict Iga ninja mentor and grandfather, Saizou, Kabamaru is taken in by an elderly woman named Ran Ookubo. She claims that Saizou had instructed her to look after his grandson. Together, they relocate to the bustling city of Tokyo, where Kabamaru enjoys local dishes such as yakisoba, ramen, and chow mein while adapting to life at a regular school full of its own peculiarities.

A farmer from Australia returns from the forest carrying an infant girl named Georgie. The child grows up oblivious to the dreadful secret connected to the golden bracelet she always wears. Her "Father" and her "brothers," Abel and Arthur, adore her, but her "mother" sees her as an intruder and cannot bring herself to love the girl. As Georgie matures into a lovely young woman, both of her "brothers" develop deep romantic feelings for her. Unaware of the hidden truth, Georgie eventually falls for the handsome grandson of the British Governor. When her "mother" finally discloses the truth and denounces her as the daughter of an exile, Georgie leaves for Britain to find her biological parents—and the man she loves, who has also departed Australia. Abel and Arthur follow her, and the trio is plunged into the harsh world of London aristocracy, lies, and schemes.

In the closing years of the 21st century, Earth faced the twin crises of overpopulation and dwindling resources. Developing the Moon was proposed as the solution, and its mineral wealth revitalized the planet, bringing widespread prosperity. Yet for those who had left Earth to settle on the lunar surface, realizing that dream came at a great personal cost. What was once humanity's greatest aspiration has turned into a nightmare for those forced to endure it. Shun Nonomura has no idea that he is about to uncover a weapon capable of overthrowing the brutal Monopolice and granting freedom to the lunar colonists. The growing resistance movement quickly adopts both the weapon and its creator into their ranks, as they unite around the mysterious alien monument known as Dallos. Produced by Studio Pierrot in 1983, Dallos is recognized as the world's first original video animation (OVA) series. It also marked the directorial debut of Mamoru Oshii, who would later go on to helm such films as Angel's Egg, the first two Urusei Yatsura movies, and Ghost in the Shell.

Crushers are intergalactic freelancers who will take on any job for the proper price. Crusher Joe leads a small crew of these outer space troubleshooters, made up of the cyborg Talos, the gorgeous Alfin, and the obligatory kid sidekick Ricky. A routine assignment to escort a cryogenically frozen heiress to a medical facility goes wrong when the girl vanishes and Joe's team is left holding the blame. Space pirates appear to be setting up the Crushers as patsies, but Joe has no tolerance for being framed and tracks the pirates to their home world. The four heroes must not only rescue their human cargo but also dismantle the pirate operation, which demands a great many space dogfights, explosions, and good old-fashioned hand-to-hand combat.

Set in the 21st century, the story begins with Earth struggling with severe pollution, leading scientists to create a hydrogen fuel alternative known as "HBT" to replace fossil fuels. During this era, humanity has colonized Mars in search of a new home due to overpopulation. In the year 2050, an alien race called the Inbit invades Earth. Unprepared to resist the Inbit, the planet becomes a wasteland, with only small clusters of survivors remaining across the globe. Many refugees escape on the last available shuttles and flee to the Moon for safety. The Inbit establish their main headquarters in the Great Lakes region of North America, calling it "Reflex Point."

In "Rock'n Roll Kids," 18-year-old Yaeko Mitamura works at her father's Okonomiyaki restaurant and encounters a young boy named Hashizo along with his peculiar cat, Juliano. Hashizo lost his parents as an infant and was raised by his older brother, Go Kato, who is the lead singer of the rising rock band "Bee Hive." When Yaeko meets Go and his bandmate Satomi Okawa, she becomes involved in a chain of unforeseen circumstances. The anime blends themes of love, jealousy, the energy of rock 'n roll, and the thrill of budding musicians into an endearing story.

In 2062, two dominant global superpowers are locked in a fierce and unending war. As a last-ditch effort to achieve victory, pilot Kei Katsuragi is ordered to activate a superweapon known as the Space/Time Oscillation Bomb. The bomb's detonation produces unforeseen consequences, fusing multiple dimensions, timelines, and realities into the existing world. Will Kei be able to reverse these alterations and restore life to its original form?

From the far reaches of space comes Genma, a being so ancient and formidable that his very presence defies comprehension. He has already annihilated half of the cosmos, and now his attention turns toward Earth. Only two people know about this imminent catastrophe: Princess Luna, a forward-thinking figure of the modern age, and Vega, a cyborg-enhanced soldier from a world that Genma once destroyed. Determined to prevent Earth from meeting the same fate, Luna and Vega strive to assemble the most powerful psychics on the planet. By gathering this group of emerging psychic fighters, they hope to accomplish what so many others have failed to do. But can they gather their allies before time runs out? Genma's agents have already arrived on Earth, working to ensure their master faces no opposition.

In the year 2058 AD, on the planet Clayad—the third world of the Ypserlon system, located 43 light-years from Earth—an unexpected alien attack forces the inhabitants to flee. Amid the chaos of this evacuation, a group of children becomes separated from their parents but manages to board the training vessel Janous. After facing numerous hardships and suffering casualties, they eventually reach the fourth planet, Belwick. Finding Belwick caught up in its own conflicts, the thirteen children resolve to continue their journey to Earth on their own.

Masato Wakamatsu shares a home with his step-sister, Miyuki, to whom he is not related by blood. Their father is frequently away on business overseas, leaving the two of them to live alone in Tokyo. Miyuki is attractive, kind, and perceptive, and she draws a lot of attention from the boys around Masato. At school, Masato has a girlfriend named Miyuki Kashima, who is beautiful and gentle—the perfect fantasy for any high school boy.

In a poor Swiss Alpine village, twelve-year-old Annette dedicates herself to looking after her five-year-old brother, Dani, who was born just before their mother died. Her close friendship with Lucien, along with this sibling bond, gives her strength. But their deep connection faces a severe test when Dani suffers a serious injury in a tragic accident.

The year is 2203, shortly after the Bolar Federation surrendered to Desslok and the Galman-Gamilon Empire. A dimensional rift transports a distant red galaxy into a collision course with the Milky Way, its stars and planets smashing into each other and leaving the Galman homeworld in shambles. The Star Force is sent to investigate. When they arrive at Galmania, they discover Desslok's palace in ruins. The crew pays their respects by dropping white roses onto the planet's surface—just as a huge crimson planet crashes into Galma. The sudden threat forces the Star Force to warp out of the system without even time to calculate a safe jump.

Mitsuo's life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Superman, an alien belonging to a galactic federation dedicated to preserving peace across the cosmos. As a result of this encounter, Mitsuo is granted three extraordinary items: a helmet that doubles as a mask and bestows immense superhuman strength, a cape that grants the power of flight, and a badge enabling him to breathe underwater while also serving as a communication device to reach his fellow comrades, whom he encounters shortly after putting these gifts to use. Superman made it unequivocally clear that all Permans must guard their true identities at all costs—if ever exposed, their brains would be destroyed. To facilitate this secrecy, each Permans is provided with a specialized doppelganger robot capable of standing in for them during their absences, though this system is far from flawless and prone to its own complications. Armed with these tools, they operate as young Permans, striving to uphold peace and assist those in need.

In the world of Plawres, contestants build robots about 30 centimeters high to battle in wrestling matches within a ring. The narrative focuses on protagonist Sugata Sanshirou, who takes part in the sport and defeats difficult opponents with the help of his robot, Juohmaru.

This version reimagines Lewis Carroll's classic story, focusing on Alice as she follows a white rabbit down a hole and arrives in the bizarre realm of Wonderland. There, she encounters a variety of peculiar figures, including the enigmatic Cheshire Cat and the fearsome Queen of Hearts.

This animated feature, based on a new theatrical adaptation of "Unico and the Kingdom of the Sun," centers on a confrontation between the wizard Kukuruku and the magical creature Unico. Kukuruku constructs a fortress using humans who have been transformed into its building materials. The narrative explores the anguish and fear experienced by those turned into dolls, while also tracing the efforts of a girl named Cherry, who seeks to restore the lost warmth in her brother—a disciple of Kukuruku. The film highlights Tezuka Osamu's enduring theme of transformation, showing how it alters not only physical form but also the core of human nature.

In 1983, a fugitive fleeing the police is inexplicably hurled into the year 2050. Stripped of his memories yet gifted with newfound superhuman abilities, he is taken in by the Neo Tokyo Mobile Police Unit to combat the sinister crime syndicate Necrime. Now operating under the name Ryu Urashima, he must decide whether he can dismantle Necrime and uncover a path back to his own era—or remain stranded in the future indefinitely.

In "Nanako SOS," a young girl named Nanako suddenly gains supernatural abilities and loses all recollection of her past. At that same time, Marlow, a highly gifted scientific genius and a hardworking high school student with ambitious aspirations, is present nearby. He convinces Nanako to join his detective agency, offering to help her recover her lost memories. Nanako places complete trust in him and agrees, unaware that Marlow's true motive is to exploit her powers for the agency's benefit and his own gain. As the story progresses, Nanako takes on a series of perilous assignments and mysterious incidents. Despite these difficulties, her naturally cheerful disposition enables her to overcome every challenge and solve each puzzle that arises.

A demon named Bazusu transports two cities—Kujukuri City in Chiba Prefecture and Dallas in the United States—ten thousand years into the future, forces them into conflict with each other, and takes pleasure in observing the battle. To put an end to this cruel act, Tanbara Gai, a member of the Time Patrol, steps up to fight the demon.

Mrs. Pepperpot always wears a small spoon on a necklace. Without warning, the spoon causes her to shrink down to the size of a mouse. From this tiny perspective, she experiences the world differently and embarks on many strange adventures together with Wendy the mouse and other friends.

In Kousoku Denjin Albegus, Daisaku, Tetsuya, and Hotaru are exceptional pupils at a technical high school, famous for creating prize-winning robots for their school contest. But a hostile alien race known as the Derinja, who seek to dominate the cosmos, sets its sights on Earth. To protect the planet from this menace, Hotaru's father, Professor Mizuki, upgrades the students' robots into a formidable super robot called Albegas.

This story belongs to the "The Tiger Books" collection. It centers on a young boy who encounters a lonely umbrella ghost wearing Geta. The child promises to give the ghost a set of rain boots in exchange for three wishes. Over the years, the boy forgets about this agreement. Eventually, remembering the ghost, he hurries back to the bridge in his hometown where he first met the Rain Boy. This warm, soft fantasy examines the connection between a kindhearted ghost and a forgotten promise.

Patarillo! unfolds in a society that closely mirrors our own, except for one crucial difference: the source manga belongs to the genre of popular works aimed at adolescent Japanese girls, one that features a generous helping of gay men and beautiful teenage boys—the so-called bishounen. Most of the story is set in Marinera, a land of eternal spring located somewhere in the South Seas. The country's chief export is diamonds, and they form the backbone of the conflict that drives the anime. The gems come from one of the world's most abundant mines, owned by Marinera's boy-king Patarillo, who may be short on height but makes up for it in other proportions. The International Diamond Syndicate, a massive quasi-criminal secret society hell-bent on monopolizing the global diamond supply, covets that mine and will go to any lengths to seize it. In the early episodes, they dispatch a series of bishounen assassins to eliminate Patarillo, which forces him to rely on a bodyguard: Major Jack Bancoran, an MI6 agent nicknamed the "Bishounen-Killer." The nickname has nothing to do with him executing bishounen in cold blood—rather, it stems from the fact that no male under seventeen can resist his magnetic sexual appeal, a fact that includes Patarillo himself, much to Bancoran's perpetual chagrin. The narrative frequently shifts between Marinera and MI6 headquarters in London (which, oddly enough, appears to be a mere two-hour flight from the South Seas), as well as Bancoran's lavish condo in the city's outskirts. Notably, MI6's HQ resembles Fritz Lang's Metropolis, while Jack's apartment looks suspiciously like Randolph Hearst's estate. The story also ventures into the past, the future, and outer space. Patarillo evidently gets around.

In the year 2545, a malfunctioning experiment propels test pilot David Jance through the core of a galaxy and into a parallel universe, where he becomes caught up in a desperate struggle for survival against the forces of GRIP, under the command of Dark Star.

Upon the arrival of an alien force at the base of Mont Blanc, Earth's armies spring into action to defend their planet. In preparation for this invasion, Colonel Takagi established the Dorvack Team equipped with the extraordinary transforming Variable Machines, yet the military leadership instead places its trust in infantry clad in powered armor. Despite this, the young pilots Masato, Louie, and Pierre are determined to demonstrate their capabilities. However, as the Dorvack Team advances through the ranks, they repeatedly discover that actual combat rarely resembles the battles depicted in movies.

Arale and her friends hear about a World Grand Prix hosted by the Radial Kingdom, with the grand prize being either marriage to Princess Front—who looks just like Ms. Yamabuki—or a million dollars. They join the race hoping to win the money. Meanwhile, Dr. Mashirito is determined to claim the princess no matter what. But Princess Front has her own scheme involving Ms. Yamabuki, which leads Dr. Slump to enter the race as well, bringing along his faithful robot, Borobo. And so the competition begins.

In the year 2911, the solar system includes 50 planets. I.C Blues, an experienced gambler, wagers with the leader of the Bloody God criminal organization that he can cross the entire solar system within a single year. Accompanying Blues on this journey is the J9-III team, consisting of Rock, Beat, and Birdy. Using their transforming train-robot, Sasuraiger, they intend to surmount any obstacles they encounter. Meanwhile, the Bloody God syndicate will stop at nothing to ensure Blues loses his bet.

Amid a full-scale invasion by extradimensional aliens, the renegade alien scientist Zeku assembles teenagers possessing various psychic abilities, including Isamu. Once aboard Zeku's vessel and committed to his mission of saving humanity from annihilation, Isamu and the other teens harness mental energy to generate colossal suits of armor, using them to combat the Garadain Empire. Throughout the series, the team members clash with each other, develop romantic relationships, and fight wherever needed to defend Earth—whether on their home planet, in the depths of space, or even while stranded on the alien world itself.

A movie recapping the events of the Xabungle TV series.

A magical book lands on Sho's computer keyboard, granting him and his friends the power to view historical events through the monitor. When Chris's dog, Ruffles, becomes trapped inside one of those time periods, Sho's cousin Hisashi and Zenmaijikake set off on a mission to bring her back. Back in the present, Sho and Azusa handle the computer controls. The group also has to keep Sho's parents from finding out about this incredible secret.

Set in the year 20XX, Oshaka School is renowned worldwide as a prestigious institution in Kamakuland, accepting only those with pure, untroubled minds who are descendants of Priest Sanzo's clan. The familiar villain trio is absolutely certain they are true heirs to Priest Sanzo's bloodline, even though their ancestry is highly questionable. They continue to study hard in hopes of gaining admission, despite failing over and over again. One day, the principal summons three gifted children. Shakyamuni, who dwells within the principal's body, requests that they find the missing puzzle copperplates scattered across the globe and complete the puzzle board to elevate Oshaka School's prestige. Unfortunately, the villain trio overhears the conversation and resolves to beat the chosen youngsters to the prize. Along the way, they meet a remarkably clever boy named koochan, who seems useful to have around, and decide to take him along as they attempt to seize the copperplates from a goblin. At the same time, they try to recruit the goblin to their side so they can launch a joint assault on the heroes. But koochan sees through their malicious scheme, transforms into Itadakiman, and fights courageously to chase the wicked trio off.

Cinema adaption of the manga by Mitsuru Adachi.

In a Chinese valley untouched by human presence resides a small panda named Tao Tao. Alongside his companions—Kiki the monkey, Puhu the squirrel, and Poe the hare—he spends his days playing throughout the forest.

In a remote area of Hokkaido, Japan, a young boy finds a fawn whose mother was struck by a car, and he tries to raise it on his own.

A young boy named Kona counts a pink dragon called Serendipity among his friends. With a gentle personality, the dragon aids Kona in their quest to prevent a wicked captain from making off with the gold of their tranquil island.

Second part of the Nine TV movies.

A coup is orchestrated by Colonel Von Stein on the colony world of Deloyer, a planet under Earth Federation control, to back Federation Chairman Donan Cashim.

A new star appears in the vast emptiness of space, accompanied by a chilling roar that breaks the cosmic stillness. This ominous sound, like a desperate wail, disturbs the universe's tranquility. Antarichi, once a peaceful and perfect world, now suffers under the despotic control of the bionic human Alfred, who goes against his creator Casiofia's plans and begins a quest to rule the universe. His first move is to destroy Orion City. King Kanann of Orion is shocked by the sudden assault connected to the newborn star. Understanding he needs assistance, he dispatches SuperSpeeder to Earth. A fierce and violent battle follows. The combined force of SuperSpeeder and Mazinger 7, along with a group of brave warriors, eventually brings about Alfred's defeat. When the bionic human detonates himself and the colony is wiped out, Orion City is rebuilt, and peace returns to the universe, all due to the Protectors of the Universe.

In "The Many Dream Journeys of Meme," the charming and distinctive Meme becomes the focal point. One day, Meme emerges from a computer and encounters Daisuke and Sayaka. Serving as their guide, Meme escorts the children through his imaginative realm, presenting them to notable historical figures such as Galileo, Pasteur, Kepler, and numerous other celebrated scientists, inventors, and thinkers. This series offers strong appeal for young audiences and their families while being abundant with educational content.

The story is an impressive sports manga that focuses on ordinary boys instead of heroes, following the growth of the Sumiya 2 junior high school baseball team (including its successive captains and players) in downtown Tokyo. Takao Taniguchi, previously a substitute player on the second team of Aoba Gakuin—a prestigious junior high school in the baseball world—transfers to Sumiya 2 and becomes the captain of the baseball club. Through steady training, the team strives to reach a decisive final game in the regional preliminaries against Aoba Gakuin.

One Sunday morning, the group goes on a picnic. Arale narrowly avoids being hit by a car after crossing the street without looking. Meanwhile, Senbei creates a rice cooker that can bring illustrations to life, including a bicycle. Tarou and Akane find themselves in trouble due to their careless cycling. The following day at school, despite the traffic safety lessons from earlier, Tarou races through an intersection and crashes into a truck, ignoring the precautions he had been taught.

Screened as a triple feature with Doraemon: Nobita no Kaitei Kiganjou and Paman - Birdman ga Yattekita.

Animated History of Japan.

The story follows Noel, a young girl, and her dog Pup, who reside together on Planet Noel. While taking it easy, Noel gets the notion to bring ice cream to the sun. The pair take flight and head off toward their destination. Along the way, they touch down on Planet Gaudy. The President comes out to greet them upon their arrival and invites the two to a special gathering, where the Emcees present the planet's most exquisite fashions. Noel is unimpressed, remarking that what one wears doesn't determine their beauty or the love they receive. Her words persuade the President and the planet's residents to shed their clothing, and Noel does the same. Pup gently reminds her about their journey to the sun, and the two set off once more to find it. When they reach the sun, it cautions them about a foul smog rising from an unidentified planet. The pair leave the sun to locate the smog's origin, but the haze quickly closes in around them. They manage to escape by diving underwater on a nearby planet. There, they take in the lovely sights beneath the surface, but as they venture deeper, they come to realize the fish are unwell.

An anime made in the runup to the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, featuring Olympic mascot Sam the Olympic Eagle.

Sachiko is a discontented girl who is extremely particular about what she eats, leaving her without sufficient energy and causing her to struggle in physical education at school. One evening, a white rabbit appears and escorts her to the Land of the Moon. In that place, she encounters a princess who is her exact double, but who is energetic, cheerful, and robust. This encounter motivates Sachiko to transform her own habits.

Certain special episodes of the 1983 Perman series were originally omitted from the televised episode count. When the series was later compiled into a DVD box set, the final two specials—"Bird Sei e no Michi" and "Copy World no Nazo"—were included as episodes 222 and 415 respectively, raising the total number of episodes in that release to 528.

The story follows Hiroshi, a young Japanese boy, and his friend Adel, who also lives on the same South Pacific island. They encounter a serious challenge when Adel discovers that his grandfather was killed in a conflict with the Japanese military. Can Adel put aside this historical hatred to protect Hiroshi when he finds himself in danger?

Adventures of a demon slayer Tenmaru.

Within the series "Manga Aesop Monogatari," a lively young boy named Aesop is magically whisked away to a strange world inhabited by fantastic beings, including fairies and talking donkeys. Determined to find his way home, he begins a journey, crossing paths with many iconic characters from well-known fables along the way. Each new encounter brings its own obstacles, teaching Aesop valuable lessons as he travels.