Spring 1980 Anime

In a distant future, humanity ventures into space and uncovers remnants of ancient alien civilizations. On the planet Solo, these discoveries lead to an unexpected encounter with a living alien race called the Buff Clan. When Karala Ajiba, the child of a Buff military commander, arrives on Solo, her clan launches a fierce attack on the human colony to retrieve her. In response, Cosmo Yuki, Kasha Imhof, and Bes Jordan pilot three vehicles that combine into the towering humanoid mecha known as Ideon. After the destruction of the Solo colony, the survivors escape aboard the recently discovered Solo Ship, searching for safety and tranquility. Yet the relentless Buff Clan refuses to cease their pursuit.

In a future where Earth has become uninhabitable and been renamed Terra five hundred years after its environmental collapse, humanity now exists within a space society governed by supercomputers. Children are raised in artificial wombs and assigned to families at random. When each person turns fourteen, they must undergo an Adulthood Exam. The greatest threat to this system is the Mu—humans who have developed psychic abilities. On his fourteenth birthday, as Jomy Marquis Shin prepares for his Adulthood Exam, he learns with horror that his childhood memories will be erased. Then he hears the voice of Soldier Blue, the leader of the Mu, urging him to hold onto his past. Jomy escapes on a Mu vessel and discovers that he too has psychic powers, and that the government has sentenced him to death. As Soldier Blue nears his end, he transfers his memories to Jomy and appoints him as the Mu's new commander. Jomy must now decide whether to keep the Mu hidden or to declare war on the human authorities to achieve their goal of reclaiming Terra.

In "Sanpei the Fisherman," Mihira Sanpei, a boy who speaks with a distinctive Tohou dialect, is recognized for his grounded, optimistic, and energetic personality. Yet whenever fishing is involved, he becomes intensely single‑minded—a young enthusiast whose devotion to the sport overrides all else. Residing in a village that offers a wide range of fishing environments, Sanpei, despite his lack of experience, displays remarkable instinct for the activity. He strives to sharpen his abilities by entering many fishing competitions. By confronting diverse obstacles, Sanpei develops valuable problem‑solving skills and grows from his mistakes, eventually perfecting the method of catching many kinds of fish. Along the way, he encounters numerous opponents and companions whose experiences help shape his progress and maturation.

In a distant future where Earth is fading, artificial intelligence creates humans tailored for specific societal functions. Among them is Godo Shingo, a sincere cadet notable for his rare compassion toward both living beings and machines. Despite being ridiculed by his superiors for his close bond with his nursemaid robot, Olga, Godo proves himself an exceptional sharpshooter and is assigned a critical mission: to capture the mythical Phoenix, held responsible for the destruction of numerous spacecraft. His life shifts dramatically when he falls for Rena, the president's daughter, who is engaged to Rock Holmes, head of the Science Department. After their failed elopement, the couple is separated, and Godo is condemned to labor in a penal colony. Fortunately, Olga and Pincho, Rena's alien companion, evade detection and come to his aid. "Hi no Tori 2772: Ai no CosmoZone" delves into the power of selfless love through this interstellar adventure.

This short movie is a remake of the first half of episode 3 of Ginga Tetsudou 999.

An orphaned girl named Anya is the central figure in Twelve Months. A spoiled princess, also an orphan, spots a picture of a Galanthus and instantly desires one. The problem is that the Galanthus only blossoms during spring, specifically in April. Since it is New Year's Eve, there is no possibility of finding such a flower in the depths of winter. The princess promises a basket of gold to anyone who can deliver a bag of Galanthus to her.

This tale returns to the legendary encounter between two of Leiji Matsumoto's most iconic heroines: Maetel and Emeraldas. Maetel, recognized as the enigmatic companion of young hero Tetsuro, crosses paths with the captivating pirate queen Emeraldas, renowned from the Captain Harlock series. The story opens with a flashback to a fencing duel where Maetel sports her distinctive long black coat, boots, and fur cap, while Emeraldas wears a red jacket, cloak, and white pants, both with their trademark flowing blonde hair. The main plot unfolds when Emeraldas forces the Galaxy Express to stop on a barren planet, afterward capturing both Maetel and Tetsuro.

This series is not connected to Moby Dick at all. It actually marks TMS's first original production without any source material. The plot: In antiquity, Atlantis and Mu waged a war that ended with Atlantis losing. Following this defeat, Atlantis turned itself into a small planet and traveled through time to the present day in an attempt to once again conquer Earth. In response, five warriors from Mu gather on Easter Island, and alongside a giant cyborg white whale that contains the brain of Mu's ancient queen, they fight off Atlantis at various famous ruins across the world.

This is a different version of the story from the one featured in the Seishun Anime Zenshu TV series. Botchan, a fresh graduate, leaves for his first teaching job—without any idea of what lies ahead. He has to cope with students who spy on him and play nasty tricks, plus a landlord who keeps trying to sell him worthless antiques. On a fishing trip meant to lift his spirits, Botchan comes to suspect that Hotta, his only friend in the village, is responsible for all his troubles. But this is only the start of his difficulties... During a meeting held to address the students' disrespectful conduct toward Botchan, the suggested punishment is surprisingly lenient given the seriousness of their actions. Yet the very person Botchan believed to be his enemy comes to his defense! Could the other faculty members have been lying about Hotta? Botchan may soon learn the truth—because when evidence of the dean's activities comes to light, Botchan and Hotta must join forces to trap the dean in his own scandalous game.

By the year 2050 AD, humanity has made great strides in space technology. Suddenly, a mysterious enemy emerges: the Eldar, who come from 250 years in the future. In their timeline, specifically 2300 AD, Earth invaded their home planet, Eldar, and defeated them using the formidable Trinity Energy, a mysterious power source far more powerful than a hydrogen bomb. The Eldar seek to seize this Trinity Energy before it can be used against them. They begin by capturing Io, one of Jupiter's moons that serves as a human colony. Next, they launch an assault on Trinity City, deploying their Cosmosaurus forces to secure the Trinity Energy. Toshiya and his companions take to the skies in their God Sigma to protect Earth and the Trinity Energy, sparking a long, drawn-out battle to reclaim Io.

In this story, Lunlun travels to Japan to meet her friend Midori and enjoy the cherry blossoms. Shortly after arriving, she encounters pollution and observes Togenishia and Yabouki attempting to pull the flowers from the trees. The narrative promotes reducing pollution in Japan and underscores the importance of cherry blossoms as a national pride symbol.

In the film Ie Naki Ko, Remi's foster parents encounter financial difficulties, leading Vitalis, a wandering street performer, to adopt her and invite her to join his troupe.

Moero Arthur: Hakuba no Ouji is a series based on the Arthurian legend that picks up from the earlier show Entaku no Kishi Monogatari: Moero Arthur. In this story, Arthur hides his true identity and teams up with four new companions to embark on an adventurous quest aimed at conquering Ziking.

Don Quixote, the endlessly beloved figure, roams the rural landscape fighting windmills and striving to win the affection of his Dulcinea.

Before becoming a regular TV series, Captain initially aired as a standalone TV special, achieving the highest viewership ratings for any anime that month. When it was rebroadcast on August 20th featuring an additional 30 minutes of new footage, it drew an even larger audience, surpassing its own previous viewing record.

Based on Hisaichi Ishii's 1979 manga Ganbare!! Tabuchi-kun!!, which was serialized in the weekly Manga Action magazine. The Seibu Lions baseball team advances to the next round of a tournament thanks to the heroic efforts of star player Tabuchi, though the upcoming stage demands hard work and cooperation. In this sports anime that pits caricatures of real-life players against cartoon characters, the Lions—whose real-life mascot is the grown-up Kimba the White Lion—continue to lose games because Tabuchi is in poor condition; his shadow is becoming paler. A group of fellow players arrives at the stadium accompanied by Dokaben to encourage Tabuchi to pull through. They organize a Tabuchi Day to demonstrate how appreciated he is, but the event proves to be a miserable failure. Eventually, he is lifted out of his depression by the arrival of a girl named Miyoko, who obliges by dressing up as a cheerleader. Note: Real-life members of the Seibu Lions baseball team are caricatured.

Based on the long running (1958 to 1992) gag manga by Sonoyama Shuji.