Summer 1988 Anime

In 1988, a young boy with psychic abilities triggers a catastrophic explosion that destroys Tokyo and ignites World War III. To avert future disasters, he is captured and hidden from the public. Thirty years later, the reconstructed Neo-Tokyo is ravaged by gang violence and anti-government unrest. Shoutarou Kaneda leads "the Capsules," a notorious gang known for their oversized custom motorcycles and their bitter feud with "the Clowns." During a confrontation with their rivals, Kaneda's best friend, Tetsuo Shima, collides with an esper escaping a government facility. This incident awakens Tetsuo's dormant psychic powers, which quickly spiral out of control. As authorities struggle to contain this new threat to the city, Tetsuo becomes increasingly powerful, transforming into the epicenter of the escalating chaos.

In "Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure," the disappearance of Emperor Chiaotzu's wife leads Master Shen to disclose that gathering the seven Dragon Balls can call forth the eternal dragon, who can grant wishes to bring her back. While the Emperor arranges the World Martial Arts Tournament, where Goku and Krillin take part, Bora and his son Upa conceal a Dragon Ball they discovered from the emperor's forces, commanded by the villainous Shen and General Tao. At the same time, Bulma sets off on her own quest for the Dragon Balls, joined by Yamcha, Puar, and Oolong.

While looking into a series of gruesome murders where the victims have been completely drained of blood, spiritualist Himiko Se meets Miyu Yamano, who reveals herself to be a true vampire. Yet Miyu acts as a guardian, keeping humanity safe from the dangerous Shinma—supernatural beings with godlike demonic power. These Shinma cause chaos among people, and one of them has infiltrated the noble vampire bloodline. As Himiko continues her investigation, she finds it hard to believe Miyu's claims of innocence and wonders why a vampire would defend humans against the Shinma.

In "Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth," Apollo, the Sun God and sibling to Athena, appears with intentions to reclaim Athena for the heavens and assume control of the Sanctuary. He reawakens the fallen Gold Saints and enlists them alongside several God Saints to serve as his personal guards. Upon Athena's defiance, Apollo resorts to banishing her to the underworld. Concurrently, the Bronze Saints embark on a mission to rescue Athena.

In a deep, dark void, the once-beautiful Venus now wallows in misery. Dissatisfied with her situation, she summons her twin brother, Deimos, to find her a new vessel. Meanwhile, Minako Ifu worries about her missing friend Hisamatsu, who vanished while searching for a famous orchid cultivator. While trying to track him down, she crosses paths with Deimos, who proclaims that she is fated to become his bride and descend with him into the underworld. Terrified, Minako flees and eventually finds the house her friend was seeking, where she meets the friendly siblings Touko and Kaname Ooba. But appearances are deceptive, and Minako finds herself caught up in a sinister plot—despite the persistent and charming advances of Deimos.

During another school break, A-Ko dreams of finding the perfect boyfriend, which sparks an argument with C-Ko. C-Ko runs away and is nearly hit by a motorcyclist named Kei. While working part-time at a fast-food restaurant to save money for a party dress, A-Ko meets Kei and immediately falls for him. B-Ko happens to have feelings for him as well. Yet neither A-Ko nor B-Ko realizes that C-Ko is the one Kei truly cares about.

The Iron Fist Chinmi, also known as Tekken, is a kung-fu adventure following a teenage boy who will master the art of kung-fu at a temple called Dairin Temple. The adventure is set against the backdrop of a vast China Kingdom with a rich history and enormous territory. This teenager’s name is Chinmi, and he is accompanied by a funny monkey commonly called Go Ku as he travels through the wide world of kung-fu. Chinmi is an orphaned teenager who has only an older sister, Mei Lin. Before Chinmi set out to explore his talent in kung-fu at Dairin Temple, the two of them lived near the Choko River in a small restaurant they owned. It was Master Yosen who first gave Chinmi an inner-power kung-fu style, which becomes the primary technique Chinmi relies on in every fight during his adventure.

Three years have passed since the events of the first series. Hiromi has continued training with her coach and become Japan's junior champion. Their joint successes also led to the coach being selected as the first trainer of the Japanese Selection of Tennis, and he is scheduled to lead a trip with the youngest team members to the USA. The personal relationship between Hiromi and her coach has grown closer, but moving beyond their teacher-student bond proves very challenging.

Otokojuku is a special private academy created for juvenile delinquents expelled from ordinary schools. Here, pupils receive instruction in classic Japanese samurai ethics using strict feudal and military disciplines. The curriculum is severe and frequently brutal, resembling a high-octane movie. Only by enduring these tough trials can the students transform into genuine men.

A super deformed parody that shows the "making of" Eternal Story and Destruction. It offers a very humorous behind-the-scenes look at what would happen if "Gall Force" were a live-action series rather than an animated one. Cast and crew members encounter severe and embarrassing problems when things don't go as planned; for instance, Lufy is utterly mortified when she becomes the focus of a large crowd of onlookers while naked; the director's insistence on realistic filming creates some genuinely high-voltage friction with Catty; and finally, after the premiere, the girls end up in a continuous on-stage brawl over which one is the most popular character.

The sequel of Lemon Angel (1988).

On the far edge of the school campus, an aged and decaying building has stood abandoned for many years. However, hidden deep inside this dilapidated structure is a significant mystery. After Takahiro and his pals accidentally discover a mysterious being called Saki, their fates become wrapped up in an unforeseen quest. Will Takahiro be able to rescue Saki's world from destruction?

In a quiet Japanese village, a transfer student from the city catches the attention of his classmates with his mysterious aura. Drawing from a local legend, they nickname him "Matasaburou the Wind Imp." Over time, they grow close and spend many afternoons wandering the countryside together. One especially windy day, Matasaburou goes back to the city, leaving his friends to wonder if he truly was the mythical Wind Imp, whisked away by the breeze.

In 1945, the second- and third-year students of a Hiroshima girls' school are sent to work in war factories. The remaining 220 first-year students become the only teenagers in a nearly empty town, doing their best to keep a sense of ordinary life amid the difficulties of war. Everything changes forever on August 7 when an American bomber appears. This story was broadcast on the 43rd anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing as a tribute to "the girls who perished in the atomic blast."

Marg is left stranded on the planet Gishin after Zure kidnaps her younger brother Mars and murders their parents. She then joins a guerrilla group to resist Zure and grows attached to Ruru, the daughter of resistance leader Ura. When the resistance is wiped out, Marg is captured and brainwashed into working for Zure. Her desire to reunite with Mars is granted, but it forces her to fight against him. The OVA features redesigned versions of Gaia, God Mars, and the Gishin robot Zeron, and presents an alternate telling of Marg's time on Gishin before the events of episode 19.

Based on a fantasy manga by Kaori Kimeki, which was serialized in "Princess" magazine. The first episode premiered in theaters on July 9, 1988, shown together with the digest edition of the Aim for the Ace 2 OVA series. The complete series was later released on VHS on September 1, 1988.

The small, tomboyish teen Dallyeola Hani lives a fairly wild life because she has been mostly independent since her mother died when she was young and her father moved to the Middle East. She has an extraordinary talent for sprinting, able to run at incredible speeds. Hong Du-kke, the new track and field coach at her school, takes notice of her skill, sees her potential, and asks her to join his training program.

In a small coastal village where fishing sustains the community, Jam learns from his grandfather that recent catches have been dwindling. The reason is believed to be the kidnapping of Watt Poe, a narwhal honored as the guardian of the sea, by the steel hawks living in the nearby mountain. Driven by a desire to bring Watt Poe back to the ocean and revive his village's fortunes, Jam sets out on an expedition up the mountain.

A film version of Tatakae!! Ramenman adapts the manga chapter titled "Strike the Darkness." Released in Japan on July 9, 1988, the movie picks up where the two-part Mongol Tiger arc left off.

This sci-fi anime is inspired by the actual tale of Kinshiro Toyama (1793-1855), a figure who initially achieved renown through the 1893 kabuki play "Toyama no Kinsan."

Noriyasu appears to be a normal third-grader until he catches his mother reading his private diary. To unsettle her, he begins writing outrageous falsehoods—a giant snake lurking in the bathroom, eating pencils for dinner, and a downpour of pigs. To his amazement, these made-up tales actually come true, and everyone around him treats them as completely normal. The confusion escalates when Noriyasu tries his hand at being a newspaper reporter, publishing "fake news" that rapidly spreads across the neighborhood. The turmoil reaches its peak during a holiday filled with a cascade of pork-related disasters.

In 1945, American forces land on Okinawa. While the Japanese wage guerrilla warfare against the invaders, Ryuko is compelled to abandon her grandparents and flee with her mother and younger sister, both of whom die during their escape. Ryuko endures the brutal journey alone through the devastated landscape. Later she seeks refuge in caves where Japanese soldiers are hiding, witnessing them kill themselves with grenades. This story is based on a children's book by Akira Aratagawa and Hikuji Norima, itself drawn from an actual American film of an Okinawan girl, Tomiko Higa, waving a white flag when the island surrenders.

Based on Fujiko Fujio A's manga of the same name.

This second film in the Bikkuriman TV anime series takes place beyond heaven in a vast dark region known as the Unrelated Zone (Muen Zone). Head Rokoko and the six god-emperors journey there alongside Saint Big Bird. They come to the aid of a girl named Suisai, an omamori who works with angels and is under attack by Kuuma. During the fight, Yamato black out but eventually regains consciousness. At the same time, a hidden danger threatens both the celestial and earthly realms. This movie depicts an incident that never appeared in the later part of the TV series. Within the Bikkuriman world, the story focuses on the omamori, the third race after angels and demons.