Fall 1991 Anime

Somewhat based on the true story of how Gainax was founded, Otaku no Video explores every facet of the otaku lifestyle. Ken Kubo is a young man living an ordinary life until he is pulled into a circle of otaku. Gradually, he grows more like them, ultimately deciding to abandon his old life and pursue his goal of becoming the king of otaku—the otaking! Interspersed throughout are live-action interviews with real otaku, covering every aspect of hardcore otaku existence. The documentary includes not only anime and manga enthusiasts but also sci-fi fans, military buffs, and other varieties of Japanese geeks.

After the demon lord Hadlar was defeated, every monster was freed from his evil influence and relocated to the island of Delmurin to coexist peacefully. The only human residing on the island is a boy named Dai, who was raised by the kind monster Brass. Dai's ambition is to become a hero when he grows up. That dream starts to become reality when Hadlar is revived and the former hero Avan arrives to train Dai for the upcoming battle. However, Hadlar, revealing that he now serves an even more powerful demon lord, comes to kill Avan. In an attempt to save his students, Avan uses a self-sacrifice spell to attack, but he cannot defeat Hadlar. Just when it appears that Dai and Avan's other student, Pop, are doomed, a mark appears on Dai's forehead, granting him sudden superpowers that allow him to fend off Hadlar. The two students then set out on a journey to avenge Avan and restore peace to the world.

A typical day at the Tendo Anything-Goes Martial Arts Training Hall takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious girl named Lychee, along with her giant elephant Jasmine, arrives to settle an old grudge with the lecherous martial arts master Happosai. Long ago, Happosai gave Lychee's great-grandmother one half of a legendary scroll that was said to bring happiness to whoever possessed it. The women of Lychee's family have waited three generations for the promised prince—yet he never appeared. But the moment Lychee lets the scroll out of her hands, the prince finally shows up. Unfortunately, at that very moment, Ranma's reluctant fiancée Akane Tendo is holding the scroll, and the long-awaited prince is eager to sweep his lucky bride away. With no other choice, Ranma and his friends follow Prince Kirin's majestic flying barge all the way to Nekonron, China, where they find themselves facing off against the Seven Lucky Gods of martial arts.

Kazuya Hasukawa is caught in an awkward predicament: the woman his brother married is the very same person he secretly has feelings for. Seeking to escape this uncomfortable situation, he moves into the student dormitory known as Greenwood, hoping to find some peace. But tranquility is hard to come by at Greenwood, which is infamous for housing the most eccentric residents on campus.

A direct follow-up to Tanoshii Moomin Ikka. The gentle and peaceful Moomin trolls inhabit the remote, mysterious Moomin Valley. Young Moomin and his household encounter a variety of strange adventures, ranging from magical to everyday. This series is based on Tove Jansson's children's stories. Note: In some countries, these episodes are regarded as part of the first season.

Approximately 1,800 years ago in China, the Han dynasty's authority declined, and conflict erupted across the land. Liu Bei, a young and impoverished seller of straw mats from the countryside of Hebai Hsing, formed an oath of eternal brotherhood with the heroes Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. Together, Liu Bei began constructing his vision of a righteous kingdom that would aid citizens suffering from persecution.

Hyoi and Ryoi, siblings who can morph into cats, are assigned to solve the mystery of a fast-spreading demon plague characterized by tentacles. Their mission becomes increasingly urgent as the plague threatens to consume them and the other students. In the end, they must confront their former Dark Cat instructor, Jukokubo, and discover whether they can halt the malevolent force he has unleashed.

Danpei Ichihgeki is the child of Daijurou Ichigeki, a well-known dodgeball player. Following in his father's footsteps, Danpei devotes himself entirely to the sport, and that commitment is evident in every match he plays.

Late one dark night in New York City, Ryu is pursued and ambushed by assassins. After eliminating them, he finds an ID card belonging to the Friedman Company. The following day, news breaks that Dr. Ned Friedman has found a cure for cancer. However, his press conference reveals nothing, prompting reporter Sarah to start digging into the matter with her friends Robert and Jeff. While passing by Dr. Friedman's residence, Ryu hears a young girl crying for help. Sarah and her group also investigate the house and happen to cross paths with their colleague Ryu. Inside, they find that Dr. Friedman has been performing biotechnological experiments on living human subjects, possibly connected to the power of the Evil Gods that Ryu once defeated. When Ryu's friend Irene is abducted, he must once again embrace his role as the Dragon Ninja to take down this new threat and rescue her.

Hikaru Kicker, a 13-year-old boy with a deep love for football, has been inseparable from a football ever since his father's friend gave him one when he was just a baby. He travels to Italy to develop his skills, initially joining a strong team in Genova. However, he soon leaves that squad to play for an exceptionally weak team called "Columbus," alongside his female friend Anna. Through numerous struggles and challenges, their team gradually improves and eventually defeats Margerita, one of Genova's strongest soccer clubs. When Hikaru learns that Genova will host its first-ever soccer tournament, he and his teammates face various rivals throughout the competition, growing more mature with each match. Will Hikaru manage to score a goal, and which team will claim the championship?

Kinnikuman is about to become the rightful heir to the throne of Planet Kinniku in Kinnikuman: Kinnikusei Oui Soudatsu-hen. However, during his coronation ceremony, five impostors who also claim to be Kinnikuman appear, each seeking the crown for themselves. To determine the genuine successor, a Royal Survivor Tournament is launched. With the backing of his friends and his newly mastered Ultimate Technique, the Muscle Spark, Kinnikuman battles his way through the tournament to secure his rightful inheritance.

The story follows the second Minky Momo, who arrives from Marinasa, a land of dreams and magic similar to Fenarinasa that has sunk to the bottom of the sea. On Earth, she strives to complete what the first Momo could not: restoring humanity's hopes and dreams, all in order to save both Fenarinasa and Marinenasa from extinction. Although the series closely follows the same structure as the 1982 version, it carries a much heavier tone, with real-life social issues woven into the themes of many episodes.

In the year 2291, the populace enjoys a tranquil life following the devastating conflict between humanity and the Yuman. This peace is on the verge of being disrupted, as the Yuman leader remains unconvinced that the war has truly ended and intends to reignite the fighting.

The ruler of the Tower of Wind aims to acquire the fabled power of the Dragon's Head. To accomplish this, they recruit fighter Moka, thief Buruman, and magic user Kiriman to retrieve it. However, the Dragon's Head is locked away inside the Temple of Fire, forcing Moka to confront the sect that has guarded it for generations in order to claim it.

After the TV series' events, the celestial war is over, and both Gai and Shurato have been erased from history. But a new threat appears, prompting the eight guardians to return to Earth and investigate. While Shurato tries to regain the trust of his comrades in a world that no longer remembers him, a mysterious adversary emerges with an enigmatic scheme focusing on them.

During the snowy winter days just before Christmas, Mizuki Tateno—a young woman with a reputation for having a difficult personality—moves in next door to Fujioka Junsho. The moment she meets Junsho, Mizuki flatly declares, "I hate Christmas." What causes her to feel this animosity, and why does she live by herself in such a large house? The explanations for these mysteries start to come to light after an incident that takes place right after Christmas, revealing Mizuki's hidden past.

Tadashi is a high school student who is addicted to computer games. After spending a long day playing the game Zenon, a character named Sartova visits him in a dream. In an anime-like twist reminiscent of The Last Starfighter, she transports him into the world of Zenon, where the game now carries real human stakes. The story begins with our hero Hiroshi casually beating an arcade machine and impressing all his nerdy friends. When he returns home, he discovers a strange new game waiting on his computer. The game promises him a chance to win the affection of a beautiful girl, so Hiroshi clicks "Yes" to begin—only to have the screen turn to static before his eyes. The next day, Hiroshi starts telling his friends about this mysterious game, and they are uncertain whether to believe him. But then, in the middle of class, a massive electrical storm erupts, leaving behind a single white egg. When Hiroshi touches it, the egg opens, revealing a beautiful, stark-naked girl with green hair. This girl, Hiroko, bestows upon Hiroshi the name Zenon and grants him various powers, including ESP. That is all well and good, but from that moment on until the very end, Hiroshi/Zenon finds himself constantly battling all sorts of evil villains and powerful enemies to protect his new sweetheart.

The series "Genji Tsuushin Agedama" centers on Agedama, an elementary school student who deals with ordinary childhood difficulties. What those around him do not realize is that he is also a superhero in training named Agedaman. Together with Wapuro, his floating computer companion, Agedama battles a criminal organization capable of turning people into various types of monsters.

This 1991 OVA follows a mad scientist and the woman who betrayed him. Her infidelity drives the scientist to convert her into a bionic sex machine engineered to completely please her man. Yet she remains unfaithful, leaving the scientist's son to track her down and carry out revenge. The work comes from Monkey Punch, the creator behind Lupin III.

Adachi-ga Hara" follows an astronaut dispatched to a penal colony planet, where they encounter an elderly woman who reveals profound truths about life and love. Originally a short manga in "The Lion Books," it was later adapted into an anime. The protagonist, Jess, aims to dismantle the oppressive regime controlling Earth and its colonies, but is captured and exiled to a prison world. The story traces Jess's journey, incorporating thematic elements from the Japanese Noh play "Kurozuka.

In Eiyuu Gaiden Mozaicka, Ryosuke Takahashi and Norio Shioyama—the minds behind celebrated series such as Armored Trooper VOTOMS and Panzer World Galient—present a fantasy adventure set on the ageless world of Mozaika. There, King Sazara, once a just and fair ruler, becomes corrupted by a wicked priest and embarks on a brutal campaign to conquer the land. The destiny of Mozaika rests on U-Taruma, a young warrior driven by vengeance after his father, U-Dante, was killed by Sazara. For enthusiasts of the fantasy genre and Norio Shioyama’s signature character art, this 4-episode OVA is essential viewing.

The story follows R and the Camera Club members as they join a stamp rally across Japan. Their club risks being disbanded unless they manage to collect all necessary stamps before 6:00 PM.

Luise is bold and outgoing, while Lotte is quiet and reserved. They meet by chance at summer camp and discover they are identical twins who were separated at birth after their parents' divorce. The two become friends and decide to switch places in order to get to know the parent they never lived with, hoping to heal their fractured family.

In Tomoe ga Yuku! (Tomoe Will Go!), the protagonist Tomoe is bold enough to roller skate down highways for excitement. After a friend dies in a roller skating crash, Tomoe becomes a member of the stunt group Green Ship. Still grieving her friend's loss, she has no hesitation about starting a romance with the group's leader, Kazusa. Before long, she learns that Green Ship is actually a cover for an assassin training facility. Forced to flee both her new life and her love, Tomoe must reignite her fierce determination to battle the organization that now wants her dead.

Hakuo Gakuin, once a prestigious high school renowned for its martial arts, has entered a period of decline after its rival Seishikan poached its best students. Acting Principal Hojo Himeko sends Yagyu Ranko to Fuma Village to request aid from the legendary Fuma ninja clan. The Fuma leader dispatches Kojiro to Hakuo, where he confronts the formidable Yasha clan, commanded by Asuka Musashi, who fights on behalf of Seishikan. When Kojiro's allies join him, a long-overdue ninja conflict between the two clans resumes, reigniting a battle that had remained dormant for 500 years.

While observing a stunning moonrise, a father and his daughter come across an elderly man. He gives them chocolate and shares memories from his final summer during World War II. These bittersweet stories emphasize a common human experience that goes beyond the war, uncovering a universal truth that touches everyone, no matter which side they were on.

After moving to Paris, Antoinette—known as Tony to her friends—starts working as a reporter for La Voix de Paris. Together with her colleagues, photographer Alain and artist Bricolage, she investigates a variety of mysterious cases. Her drive for justice frequently pits her against the villainous Madame Lapin.

The manga Princess Connection, originally serialized in Betsukomi Flower Comics by Kazumi Ooya, centers on a mostly male pop group that also functions as a detective agency. Their tranquil daily life is shaken when someone from one member's past returns and causes trouble, eventually resulting in the abduction of the group's only female member.

In "My Sky: Detective Story," the main character Yasuda Ippei—voiced by Shonozaki Ken—is the child of Yasuda Seijiro (played by Osugi Ren), who serves as the chairman of the massive Yasuda Group. Born into a high-status family, Ippei demonstrates no flaws and earns the respect of those around him. With exceptional academic ability, he finishes high school in two years and gains admission to Tokyo University's Faculty of Law without sitting for entrance exams. Seeking to cultivate his own personal sense of justice, Ippei declines his inheritance from the Yasuda Group and enrolls in the police academy instead. Working as a detective at Kyobashi Police Station, he confronts serious criminal threats with bravery and persistence.

Kubota, a naive and sheltered person, and Hachisuka, a charismatic and good-looking individual, form an unlikely partnership after encountering each other in a Middle Eastern desert. Once back in Japan, they tackle life's obstacles together, first finding work at dubious television firms where their job is to produce staged documentaries.

Condition Green, also referred to as Platoon #801, consists of five members: Keith, George, Edward, Yang, and Shaw. This squad is tasked with safeguarding their home planet in the Inferious galaxy from extraterrestrial threats. When the villainous Emperor Vince of Gazaria begins conquering the nearby planets Kal and Granad, Condition Green serves as the final barrier against his assault on their world.

In "Ultraman Kids: 30 Million Light-Years in Search of Mother," a lovable bunch of alien kids embarks on a space journey to locate Mar's lost parents. Mar, the lively and fun-loving leader, is eager for adventure but struggles to master his Ultra Powers, often causing his Ultra Beam to misfire. Along their travels across the galaxy, the group shares many laughs and picks up valuable lessons.

A continuation of adventures of the Little Polar Bear.

Yamashita and Negishi are hospitalized with injuries to their arms and legs. To pass the time during summer vacation, they begin playfully pestering the attractive nurse, Miyuki.

This story follows Jin, a hitman, and Yoshiro, a former far-left terrorist, who cross paths by chance and subsequently advance together within the yakuza hierarchy.

In Tokyo, development of a new waterfront district is underway, but prominent Chinese mafia leader Lin Haifeng intends to seize control by acquiring a majority stake in the construction firm. His ambition is to transform the waterfront into a gateway for Chinese organized crime, turning Tokyo into a "New Hong Kong." After Tsuyoshi Aiba's friend Kurihara commits suicide, having unknowingly helped Lin obtain some shares, Aiba swears to avenge Kurihara by stopping Lin's takeover of the waterfront project.

An adaptation of the first series, with different characters and an alternate setting.

The story follows an elementary school boy named Dameo Marude, who fails at nearly everything he attempts, and a robot named Borot, which is skilled at housekeeping. The series is based on the manga of the same name by Morita Kenji, originally serialized in Weekly Shounen Magazine.

Third-year student Goshogawara of Musashi Mountain High School is the sole member of his school's sumo club. To be eligible for competitions, he seeks to recruit new members, and his earnestness and genuine passion persuade four others to join: judo team captain Kaoru Kiyokawa; professional wrestler Takayuki Kannai; scrawny aspiring delinquent Nanno Ippei; and Raiden Goro, a towering yet extremely shy individual who is also a skilled Go player. The five of them train together and eventually compete against a professional sumo club.

A young man named Takeru Aoyama presses on with his quest to locate the Three Sacred Treasures, hoping to rescue humankind as he courageously battles the Chimimouryou—malevolent spirits from Japan's mythical folklore that dwell in mountains and rivers.

Based the same name gag manga by Hisaichi Ishii.