1986 Anime

Goku Son is a young boy living alone in the wilderness when he meets Bulma, a girl searching for the legendary Dragon Balls. These rare artifacts are said to grant one wish to whoever gathers them all. Bulma wants to collect them to wish for her ideal partner. Goku possesses one of these orbs but refuses to hand it over. Bulma proposes a deal: he can accompany her on her journey if she is allowed to use his Dragon Ball. Thus, their incredible adventure begins. Their path is not lonely; they soon encounter Master Muten-Roshi and his student Kuririn, both of whom Goku trains with to improve his abilities for an upcoming World Martial Arts Tournament. However, the power to grant any wish makes the Dragon Balls a target for those with evil intentions. To stop anyone who might misuse this ancient power, they continue to grow stronger, using their developing skills to protect the people they meet along their travels.

In an era where airships and airplanes are a daily sight, the young Sheeta is seized by government agents upon the discovery of her enigmatic crystal pendant. Held in despair aboard a flying vessel, her fate shifts when pirates attack, offering her an opportunity to flee. There, she encounters Pazu, a boy determined to locate the mythical floating fortress known as Laputa. Together, they embark on a journey to find this castle in the sky, while government forces relentlessly hunt them down for their own selfish reasons. Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa follows the exciting exploits of Sheeta and Pazu, illustrating how shared aspirations and perilous circumstances can create an unbreakable bond between two souls.

In ancient times, a group of young warriors devoted themselves to safeguarding Athena, the deity of wisdom and warfare. Capable of fighting without weapons, their strength was immense; a single blow could split the heavens and crumble the earth beneath. These fighters were known as Saints and could harness the power of the Cosmos within them. In the modern era, a fresh batch of Saints emerges. Seiya, full of vigor, fights passionately to claim the Pegasus Cloth, determined to overcome any obstacle. After six years of rigorous training, his efforts bear fruit as he triumphs and joins Athena’s ranks as a Saint. However, Seiya’s trials are just beginning. Numerous threats and powerful adversaries still confront him and the other Saints. What future hurdles will the protagonists of the legendary Saint Seiya series face?

In the town of Clock Hill, an unremarkable boarding house named Maison Ikkoku stands, but its residents are far from ordinary. Among them is the quiet tenant Yuusaku Godai, who is fed up with the endless noise and lively gatherings of his neighbors. Determined to relocate to a quieter environment to focus on his studies, he prepares to leave. However, his plans are suddenly disrupted upon meeting Kyoko Otonashi, the new manager of the boarding house. Captivated by her, Godai changes his mind about moving out. Kyoko, however, harbors her own romantic struggles; she is a widow who lost her husband only six months into their marriage. As her feelings for Godai begin to develop, she remains attached to the memory of her late spouse, believing no one else can fill the void in her life. With Godai's persistence and support from the quirky residents, Kyoko may yet discover love once more.

This tale depicts a different version of the Dragon Ball start, highlighting an unusual encounter between Goku, Bulma, Oolong, and Yamcha. The four come together while each seeks the dragon balls for their own motives, only to run into Gourmet, a wicked king after the same treasures.

In the Universal Century 0088, the Anti-Earth Union Group (AEUG) secures a hard-won victory against the Earth Federation's Titans, but Neo-Zeon—formerly Axis Zeon—remains a grave threat under Newtype leader Haman Karn, who plans to dominate Earth and the space colonies. The AEUG flagship Argama docks at Side 1's Shangri-La colony for repairs, where fourteen-year-old scrap dealer Judau Ashta works to support his younger sister's schooling. After discovering an escape pod holding an ex-Titans pilot, Judau and his friends hatch a scheme to steal a mobile suit from the Argama for a substantial payoff. Their plan is interrupted when a Neo-Zeon vessel attacks the Argama, dragging Judau and his companions into the escalating space war against their will.

In the frigid Ouu Mountains, a tiger-striped puppy named Gin is born as the son of Riki, the most formidable bear-hunting dog. To take down the murderous Akakabuto—who, after defeating Gin's grandfather and father, intends to establish a stronghold deep in the mountains of Ou—Gin enlists in the Ouu Army, his youthful spirit ablaze with resolve. With only three months left before the decisive battle with Akakabuto, his focus is on finding genuine "men" willing to fight alongside his comrades to the very end against Akakabuto, as he speeds across the entire expanse of Japan!

Sixteen years after a meteor destroyed the original city, Graviton City has been rebuilt as a futuristic metropolis. Superpowered high school student Eiko Magani is more focused on keeping up with her best friend Shiiko Kotobuki and making it to class on time. Her concerns grow when genius Biko Daitokuji, who also wants to befriend Shiiko, tries to take Eiko's place as Shiiko's closest companion. To accomplish this, Biko builds a mecha to challenge Eiko to a duel, hoping to defeat her and win Shiiko's favor. Their fight starts right outside the school gates, just as a massive spaceship descends from the sky, apparently searching for a relic left behind from the past.

After a devastating nuclear war, the world is on the verge of total collapse. Civilization has fractured into a corrupted society where rival gangs of predatory looters hunt down helpless, wandering refugees. For those fortunate enough to endure the relentless violence and peril, existence is grim and hopeless. The line between living and dying becomes meaningless. The sole remaining chance for humanity is to find a champion worthy of becoming the next "Fist of the North Star"—a warrior of enlightenment—who can guide the determined survivors out of this wasteland toward a fresh beginning. However, in this brutal frontier where allegiances shift and power-hungry demigods reign, such heroes are scarce.

In the far future, mankind has expanded across the stars, colonizing numerous worlds. While many planets enjoy peace, Jerra has suffered through endless warfare for decades. Geist, classified as an M.D.S. (Most Dangerous Soldier), is a genetically engineered human with unrivaled combat ability and an insatiable craving for battle. Because of his uncontrollable demeanor, he is cryogenically frozen and sealed inside a satellite. Years later, the satellite crashes, and Geist awakens from his slumber to rejoin the conflict. This time, he aids an army in stopping the planet's central computer from activating a doomsday device that would annihilate all life on Jerra. A Director's Cut version was released on March 1, 1996, featuring a new opening and closing that lead into the sequel.

The Kanto Hell Earthquake completely destroys the metropolitan area. In the aftermath, a figure known as Slum King abducts girls and sells them as sex slaves. Mari wanders the devastated landscape searching for her lover, Ken, but she too is kidnapped. While she is tortured and trained as a sex slave, Ken arrives to rescue her. Ken has become a member of Slum King. The king offers him a condition: in exchange for releasing her, Ken must kill Violence Jack.

In the era of peace established by the Interstellar Alliance, the renowned Cosmo Academy was founded. Known for producing highly successful graduates, its entrance exams, held every three years, attract fierce competition. Lane Tadatos, a Terran, has advanced to the final phase of these exams. Along with ten other candidates, he is sent to the Esperanza, a ship adrift in orbit. Their final challenge is to survive on the vessel for 53 days with no means of contacting the outside world, except for an emergency surrender button. However, after a headcount, the candidates discover a discrepancy: there are eleven people aboard the Esperanza, meaning one of them is an impostor.

Rumi Natsumi runs Telephone Communication Madonna, a phone sex service that occasionally sets up in-person meetings between its female staff and specific customers. As the company's director, Rumi handles the most difficult situations, such as that of a young man named Ryo Sugiura who loses all self-control when sexually excited. Confident she can manage this unusual case, Rumi decides to meet him. But when they finally come face to face, she realizes Ryo's loss of control is far more extreme than she expected—he literally turns into a massive monster.

In "Outlanders," photographer Tetsuya Wakatsuki records an alien invasion that wipes out much of humanity. Amid the chaos, he is accidentally shoved into the alien commander, knocking him unconscious. When he awakens, he finds himself aboard an alien spaceship. The commander, Princess Kahm of Saint Evascuraze, reveals she has taken a fancy to him and intends for them to wed. Though initially reluctant, Tetsuya realizes that marrying Kahm could be the key to saving the remaining humans. To end the invasion, he agrees to the union, even though it defies the wishes of her father, the emperor.

Two pairs of young lovers are drawn into a conflict between two opposing kingdoms: the primitive yet splendid Isa and the militaristic yet unruly Paro. Izu and his wife Marin work as simple farmers in the humble village of Saki, situated directly between Isa and Paro. Though Saki lacks the elegance of Isa or the war engines of Paro, the village is home to a magnificent tree called "Windaria," to which the villagers offer their prayers in exchange for "good memories." When war breaks out, Izu decides to enlist in Paro's army, lured by the promise of a fantastic motorbike given to him as a bribe. Before he leaves, the couple makes a mutual promise: he will definitely return to her, and she will wait for him until he does. The other pair consists of Jill, the prince of Paro, and Ahanas, the princess of Isa. Initially they want no part in the rapidly escalating war, but after Jill's father—the king of Paro—dies by his son's hand during an argument over the conflict, Jill has little choice but to carry out his father's final wish: the conquest of Isa. The only complication is that Jill had sworn to his beloved Ahanas that he would not get involved. Windaria is a war parable set in a fantasy land filled with unicorns and ghost ships.

After giant robot parts fall from the sky, Nobita and Doraemon take them to the mirror world to build the machine, naming it Zandacross. Recognizing the danger it poses, they decide to keep it a secret. Soon, a mysterious girl named Riruru shows up and asks to use Zandacross for an invasion, even though she herself is against attacking Earth. To stop the robot army's assault, Doraemon and his friends join forces, eventually learning that only Riruru has the ability to halt the invasion.

The team known as the Kickers represents their school in football, but they have consistently failed to achieve victory. Everything changes when Gregor (Daichi Kakeru) transfers to the school following a particularly crushing defeat. His arrival sparks renewed determination among the players, motivating them to break free from their losing streak. The Kickers' main rivals are the Devils, and Gregor immediately announces his desire to face them. Yet football is not their only focus; off the field, the team—especially Captain Mario (Hongou Masaru)—enjoys building camaraderie and spending time together, despite the constant attention from Mario's female admirers.

Unusual occurrences start happening in Tomobiki Town... While Lum and her companions are working on filming a movie, a large cherry tree named Tarozakura gets suddenly cut down. Soon after, Lum loses both her horns and her supernatural powers. This marks the start of the most unconventional and whimsical film in the Urusei Yatsura series.

In a distant era when gods and men walk the earth together, a young boy named Arion plays in the rolling hills of Thrace. His mother Demeter bears a double burden: a curse of blindness and the hidden truth of Arion's birth. A mysterious stranger spirits Arion away, intent on shaping the growing boy into an assassin—a covert weapon to tip the balance in the war between Zeus and Poseidon. But Arion will not be easily manipulated, nor will he submit quietly to adversaries such as the tenacious Ares, the intelligent and fierce Athena, or the elegant and scheming Apollo. Only his tremendous strength, a forgotten weapon forged by Prometheus, and the love and loyalty of his allies can carry Arion forward. To uncover the secret of his destiny, he must storm Mount Olympus—and face down Zeus himself!

Two advanced civilizations—the Paranoids, a race of alien humanoids, and the Solenoids, who are exclusively female—have been locked in a war for centuries. As the Solenoid fleet retreats from a battle to protect an experimentally terraformed world from the Paranoids, one damaged Solenoid vessel, the Star Leaf, becomes separated from the main force. Only seven women remain alive on the ship: Eluza, the captain; Rabby, the solid and somewhat central character; Lufy, the brash pilot; Catty, the mysterious science officer; Pony, the pink-haired ditzy technician; Patty, a dependable crew member; and Remy, the cute one. After narrowly escaping the battle, the crew of the Star Leaf decides to press on with their orders and rendezvous at the planet Chaos to defend it. However, it soon becomes clear that their ship itself is part of a Paranoid experiment. In the end, the remaining crew of the Star Leaf must defend the artificial paradise of Chaos against both the Paranoid fleet and the hidden agendas of the Solenoid leadership.

Near Los Angeles, a fearless biker named Marcia and her recently met companion Noera are thrown from their motorcycles when a nearby semi-truck explodes. In the chaos that follows, Marcia snatches a briefcase that holds an unusual black sphere. The moment she touches the orb, both Marcia and Noera share a vision of Death Valley. Convinced this vision is a sign that they must bring the sphere there, the pair set off toward Death Valley, each pursuing their own idea of the American Dream while staying ahead of those desperate to reclaim the mysterious object.

This OVA loosely adapts the opening four chapters of the Guyver manga, covering the same core storyline: the origin of the Guyver, the clash with Vamore, the battle against Guyver 2, and the debut of Guyver 3. The key changes involve swapping Tetsuro out for Mizuki, and replacing Lisker with a female operative named Valcuria, which consequently makes Guyver 2 female as well. The story also explores Sho's inner turmoil as he struggles to cope with his transformation, including a harrowing scene where his friends are executed in cold blood. One night, high school student Sho Fukamachi comes across a strange metallic object. In a sudden blinding flash, he discovers he has inadvertently bonded with the Guyver, a mecha of mysterious alien design. Now, to protect his girlfriend Mizuki Segawa and the entire world, Sho must take on the role of the Guyver and battle the Chronos Corporation and their bio-engineered creatures, the Zoanoids, who are determined to conquer the globe.

In Japan, where the phrase "Born to be Mild" supposedly originated, the burning passion of youth still thrives. Long ago, young people would head to the countryside to settle disputes with swords, but nowadays, with school and other responsibilities, that's no longer feasible. Instead, some choose a far less conventional path. They climb onto powerful motorcycles, cruise the streets making noise, and beat up anyone they consider lacking in honor. Enter Eguchi Yousuke, who leads both a high school biker gang and the school's handicraft club. This means his day is split between brawling and delicate sewing. If you think he's strange, just wait until you meet the rest of his crew...

In a future world, the story opens with Kei and Ai fleeing for their lives. Ai is a young girl carrying a devastating secret with the power to bring down the world as it exists. This world is inhabited by Headmeters—psychic individuals whose power levels appear on their foreheads during combat. Kei, however, was once an experimental subject, and his strength has never risen above level 5, while others surpass him effortlessly. Yet in desperate moments, whenever Ai finds herself in danger, Kei can push his abilities to infinity. The mysterious pursuer hunting Ai harbors a hidden agenda, aided by a small, dwarflike figure who lives inside a robotic suit. Eventually, Ai is captured, forcing Kei—a detective in the mold of Sherlock Holmes—along with another Headmeter who was turned to the side of good after Kei unleashed his terrifying powers through Ai, to set out on a rescue mission. Together, they must save Ai and uncover the secret she carries. What is Ai's secret? Who is she, really?

In a realm of fantasy and adventure, Amon is a young warrior seeking to avenge his mother's death. His pursuit eventually carries him to the kingdom of Valhiss, where he joins the Emperor's army in hopes of finding a chance to carry out his revenge. But when he happens upon Princess Lichia, held prisoner by the Emperor as a pawn to extort a map from his greatest rival, King Darai-Sem, Amon is forced to choose between following his own path of vengeance and aiding the Princess in order to save a kingdom on the verge of collapse.

Pollyanna, a cheerful and carefree girl who lost her mother at birth and was raised by her vicar father, experiences a major change in her life when her father dies. She is subsequently sent to live with an aunt she does not know. At first, Pollyanna feels that her aunt does not approve of her, but as time passes, they develop a deep and affectionate bond.

Hikari is a young school girl who dreams of becoming a great rhythmic gymnastics champion like her idol, Diliana Gueorguiva. Despite facing setbacks during her performances, she works hard and eventually joins her school's rhythmic gymnastics team with the help and support of Takaaki Oiishi, the best male gymnast at her school. As they spend time together, Hikari develops feelings for him. However, she is not the only one interested in Oiishi; Bazuki Shiina, the top gymnast in the entire school, also harbors feelings for him. A friendship begins to form between Hikari and Shiina, but it is quickly complicated by a rivalry that grows both in their pursuit of gymnastics excellence and their mutual affection for Oiishi. Furthermore, Hikari finds herself torn between her feelings for Oiishi and her conflicting emotions toward Mao Natsukawa, an old childhood friend and the lead singer of the band Mr. D. Mao composes the music Hikari uses for her performances and has been developing feelings for her since childhood.

In the fourth film, the classic rivalry between Japan and Europe expands to a worldwide stage. Four squads participate in this tournament: Japan, the United States, "All Europe," and "All South America." Japan defeats the US in the first match 3-0. Meanwhile, South America edges out Europe 3-2 in their game. The final pits Japan against South America, who unveil their "soccer cyborg," Carlos Santana—a seemingly unstoppable player. Despite this, Japan’s signature moves, like Hyuga's "Tiger Shot" and Tsubasa's "Top Spin," prove ineffective at first. However, after an intense and spectacular battle, the Japanese squad learns to work together in perfect unison and eventually secures the win.

Despite being a refugee from a planet that no longer exists, having an alcoholic father and an airheaded mother, Maris's greatest challenge is her Thanatosian nature. Since Thanatosians are six times stronger than the average Earthling, it shouldn't be such a burden—especially in a galaxy filled with violence. But the accidental destruction she causes to everything she touches, even with the special alloy restraints she wears, keeps her constantly in debt. Every mission the Inter-Galactic Space Patrol assigns her ends up costing her money once all the damages are deducted from her pay. However, when she gets chosen to rescue the wealthy and attractive Kogane Maru, it feels like a dream come true. After freeing him from the terror of his ruthless kidnapper, his eternal gratitude will surely lead to marriage—and an end to all her financial troubles.

Based on the novel trilogy of the same name by Taku Mayumura. In the new Calendar Year of 392, in Neo-Tokyo, a young man named Agino Jiro steals a time synchronization system and attempts to escape to the past. The authorities give chase and damage his ship during the pursuit, forcing him to land in modern-day Tokyo. Determined, he breaks into a van and attaches the device, recklessly kidnapping Nobucho, Shinichi, Teko, and their teacher, Hokubei. Their initial resistance lands them in Tokyo on March 9th, 1945, during the US bombing campaign. Escaping again to the past, the group eventually arrives at the Warring States period. There, the future and the past collide as factions from Jiro's era seek to alter their past at a pivotal moment at Honnoji.

In Nara period Japan, the celebrated sculptor Akanemaru sets out on a journey to locate the legendary immortal bird known as the Phoenix, believing it will provide the inspiration for his finest creation. Along the way, he encounters Gaou, a bitter bandit missing one eye and one arm, who attacks Akanemaru without reason and steals his belongings. After they separate, both individuals continue with their lives, oblivious to how their initial meeting will shape their futures. Akanemaru eventually gives up his search for the Phoenix due to fresh obligations, whereas Gaou experiences a dramatic downturn in fortune. These developments pave the way for their reunion, this time as enemies. Hi no Tori: Houou-hen explores the complex web of causation and consequence, tracing the lives of Akanemaru and Gaou as they contend with the fallout from their past deeds.

While exploring deep space, a research crew comes across the derelict vessel "Green Planet," which has only recently warped into their vicinity. They encounter Buzz, the ship's commander and only living crew member, but he is too exhausted to reveal what happened to his craft. Immediately after this meeting, the group discovers that they have unknowingly entered a far more dangerous predicament.

Set after the main storyline of the original Votoms series but before its epilogue, the one-shot OVA "Armored Trooper Votoms: Big Battle" follows Chirico and his former comrades as they are pulled into a final gladiatorial clash. The Gilgamesh and Balarant factions continue advancing their PS programs, pitting the group against an elite PS unit and a massive land battleship.

The nefarious Phone Pole Team is dedicated to a singular objective: world conquest. Finding global domination too difficult, the group has pivoted to a new strategy of capturing the world one prefecture at a time. Upon learning of these plans, the mayor's office of their current target recruits the entire high school baseball team—consisting of all three members—to face this threat. Throughout this one-shot OVA, our heroes must battle Faceless Minions(tm) and rampaging cyborgs, attempt desperate undercover operations, and navigate a touch of romance, all while striving to protect their neighborhood and justify the stipend provided by the city council.

Yumi Hanazono is a schoolgirl with a talent for drawing. Her parents run a florist shop and cafe from their home, and she has inherited from them a deep appreciation for flowers. Two cat-like elves from the Flower Planet recognize her devotion and grant her a magical wand and pendant. When she traces the outline of an object in the air with the wand, that object materializes for her temporary use before disappearing. Like any young girl, Yumi faces everyday struggles involving her family, school, romantic interests, and even a cantankerous neighbor. Her new magical powers offer a tempting shortcut to handle these problems, but she must remain aware of the potential fallout and be careful that the enchantment does not wear off at a critical moment.

The OAV opens with a tag-team match between the graceful members of Dream Team and the Foxy Ladies, who sport thick face paint. As expected, Dream Team gets thoroughly beaten, though one of them nearly manages to hoist a 250-pound Foxy Lady overhead. Stepping in for them are Eri and Miki from the Wanna-Be's squad. Eri and Miki are carefree young women just looking to enjoy themselves, but when they start training under the enigmatic Kidou Corporation—the very organization that prepared the Dream Team—they realize there's more to their regimen than meets the eye.

In the story "The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin," the adventurous penguin Lolo embarks on thrilling journeys alongside his friend Pepe. Together, they discover the marvels of their frozen home and learn from Don, a young dog, and Don's human companion—a scientist studying the Antarctic environment. Their adventures become more difficult when they become lost in unknown areas of the region, uncovering that hidden threats exist in their surroundings. However, with good fortune and Lolo's courage leading them, they are able to surmount every challenge.

Grey serves as a quiet soldier in a harsh futuristic military system where victory in combat brings generous pay and advancement, yet only three percent of troopers survive long enough to achieve the ultimate prize—citizenship and a chance to escape the squalor endured by most. Grey has repeatedly returned alive, earning the moniker Grey Death. But is the society he has defended really worth the sacrifice?

Maple Town Stories centers on themes of friendship and adventure, as well as the predicaments encountered by the show's main young characters: Patty Rabbit, Bobby Bear, and Fanny Fox. Wild Wolfe, a homeless thief dwelling in the forest, frequently steals from the town and engages in other acts of mischief. However, the children consistently intervene to thwart him and restore order, gradually guiding him to recognize the error of his ways.

After a young woman is kidnapped, her two rather scatterbrained friends decide to launch a rescue operation using a war machine they find in her home. However, because they have no clue how to operate it, their attempts lead only to chaos and random destruction.

Dorothy and her dog Toto live quietly on Uncle Henry and Aunt Em's farm in Kansas. One day, a sudden event sweeps them from the prairie into the enchanted land of Oz. Traveling along the yellow brick road toward Emerald City hoping to find a way back home, Dorothy and Toto befriend several new companions. Upon arriving at the city, they find that the enigmatic ruler of Oz is far from what they imagined. The Wizard can send Dorothy home, but the cost is steep: she and her allies—the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion—must vanquish the Wicked Witch of the West and liberate the Winkies from her tyranny.

Compilation movie of the first year of Touch timeline. Contains plot differences, added scenes and an alternate ending.

A compelling anthology of animated adaptations highlighting selected masterpieces of modern Japanese literature. Crafted to appeal to a broad audience, this series showcases the diverse richness and distinctive essence of Japanese literary works developed over the past century. Featuring stories from Higuchi Ichiyo's "Takekurabe," Mori Ogai's "The Dancing Girl," and Natsume Soseki's "Botchan," through to Nobel laureate Kawabata Yasunari's "The Izu Dancer" and Mishima Yukio's "The Sound of Waves," the collection includes celebrated authors who have defined the course of Japanese literature.

Ryou Matsumoto, an aspiring screenwriter, is advised to draw from his own life for his work, yet he feels his mundane existence has nothing thrilling to offer others. One night, he sees a man get killed in a dim alley. After barely escaping the murderer and finding no support from the police, Ryou must summon his hidden courage to survive the perilous gang he has stumbled into.

The journey of a robot prince begins! The planet Cronos is a world of super-robotic lifeforms, ruled by the wise Master Kirai. But their peaceful existence is shattered by the conquering armies of the Gandora robots. Now, machine combats machine in an epic battle for the planet. Master Kurai's son, Rom, must lead a company of transformable mecha warriors into the fray!

The main character, Gun, rides a customized Honda CB750F cafe racer and eventually evolves into a pro road racer.

This OVA presents an alternate take on the events of the television series. Its first episode, "Eiji 1996," summarizes the initial portion of the TV show—episodes one through twenty-four. The second episode, "Le Caine 1999," jumps forward in time and incorporates episodes twenty-six through thirty-seven (the TV series' twenty-fifth episode, itself a recap, is omitted here). The final installment, "Seal 2000," expands upon the TV series' thirty-eighth and concluding episode, adding new animation and a lengthier epilogue.

This science fiction manga, released under Shougakukan's Flower Comics imprint, follows a young girl who awakens to psychic ESP abilities. Spanning three volumes, Sasaki Junko's series depicts her journey as she confronts the trials and adventures that come with her powers.

The film compiles scenes from the second year of Touch's story, yet its plot has little connection to the events of that year in the main series.

Seizo Watase, creator of Chalk-Colored People, produced a series of short manga in Comic Morning starting in 1983. That series has been adapted into a number of romantic vignettes, each meant to convey a straightforward love story in "no more time than it would take to smoke a cigarette"—which often means there is scarcely time to learn the characters' names; many entries simply star "Me" and "Her." Among the tales are Emblem of My Father, Two in the Beer Garden, Old Hawaii Corner, My Brother's Zippo, and Takeru's Love of Two and a Half Millennia. The cigarette comparison may seem odd in today's politically correct climate, but it is preferable to the alternative: bearing in mind that these brief manga stories are actually intended to require no longer to read than the average dump.

Getting caught in the middle of a gang brawl would ruin anyone's day. For high school student Sami Yoshino, however, things spiral from bad to worse when she is hurled across time and space into unknown worlds. Now she is embroiled in a gang war of epic proportions between the divine rulers of the cosmos and the demons bent on its destruction. As it turns out, Samy conceals immense cosmic power within herself, and the demons will go to any lengths to snuff it out. Can Samy ever break free from the conflict and go back to being an ordinary girl, or is the entire universe doomed?

In the Bosco World, the Fountain of Life sustains all living beings. Princess Apricot, the destined Queen of Fountainland and guardian of this vital fountain, is abducted by those who seek to dominate the Bosco World. If Princess Apricot does not ascend the throne before the approaching solar eclipse, the Fountain of Life will stop flowing. Determined to aid her, the woodland creatures of Bosco—Frog, Otter, and Tortoise—set off to rescue the princess and escort her safely to Fountainland to preserve their peaceful existence. Their journey unfolds through a series of wondrous adventures, filled with dreams, hope, and love, as they travel by balloon.

In a future where human disregard for the environment has caused sea levels to rise and submerge every continent, only scattered islands remain. Elfie lives on one such island-city with her grandfather. After an accident underwater, she discovers she can breathe in the ocean. Her grandfather then reveals that she is actually one of the mythical sea-folk. Local politicians exploit the islanders' fear of outsiders to instigate a war against these hidden people, using it as a distraction from their own resource shortages, and Elfie finds herself caught in the middle of the conflict.

The Dancouga team readies themselves for their ultimate confrontation with their nemesis Zorbados. They must journey into the bizarre realm of the extraterrestrial invaders to finally protect Earth. Engaging the enemy on their own turf will demand every bit of their skill and cleverness. The Dancouga will need to battle its way into the peculiar red dimension of the aliens before it can launch its final offensive and guarantee humanity's safety once and for all.

The Great God dispatches his daughters Lemon and Cherry, along with their governess Berry, to retrieve Love—heaven's most precious treasure—after it goes missing. Rather than completing their assignment, they become enamored with Earth and decide to work in a burger shop. In this single-episode OVA, the three set out on a quest across an alien world to locate the Love treasure. Along the way, they encounter sentient magical plushies and must fight through them to obtain the "Essence of Life," which an evil faction plans to exploit for their own sinister purposes.

Two brothers are cruising on their Hover bikes when a massive Metal Fortress blocks their path. Following a short fight, they succeed in critically damaging the fortress. It flees, leaving the heroes stranded in what appears to be a barren wasteland. However, this wasteland is home to nomads, who reveal that the fortress has taken refuge inside a mountain. The nomads beg the brothers to complete their mission. Two of the locals accompany them as guides, and during their journey, they obtain assistance from a faery capable of transforming into a mech-warrior woman.

Toppy and Rana are staff members at a diverse space agency, where they forge a close friendship with the scientist Giraffe. The trio sets out on numerous space adventures, and they often encounter dangerous situations. However, their steadfast companionship always saves them just in time.

In Love Position: Halley Densetsu, microbiologist Subaru Marita is picked for a research mission to Vietnam to examine a newly discovered microorganism, which catches his father Robert off guard. Decades prior, during the Vietnam War, Robert encountered Lamina, a mysterious woman with healing powers, deep in the jungle. Their relationship was interrupted by the conflict, and Robert never saw her again. Holding onto faint hope, Robert gives Subaru an old harmonica, asking him to pass it to Lamina if possible. After arriving in Vietnam, Subaru initially doubts he can locate Lamina and fulfill his father’s request. Yet he is stunned not only to find her but also to see she looks exactly as she did when Robert last saw her. Drawn to her, Subaru becomes caught up in a mystery that reaches far beyond his scientific work.

Movie based on the Ami series of the Cream Lemon franchise. This movie was co-aired with Project A-Ko movie.

At sixteen, Princess Anmitsu is a lively tomboy with no interest in romance, much to her parents' dismay. Worried but unable to change her mind, the princess slips away from the castle to experience life among the common people. During her escapade, she becomes friends with a band of children who survive by pickpocketing. Along the way, she meets Senbei, the group's charming leader, and instantly falls for him. But her joy quickly turns to unease when she overhears the children's next scheme: they intend to steal the royal treasures from her own castle. Now Anmitsu must find a way to stop them without letting anyone discover who she really is.