Summer 1992 Anime

After a curse transformed former World War I pilot Marco Pagot into a pig, he took on the alias Porco Rosso, a well-known bounty hunter who chases sky pirates over the Adriatic Sea. Living on a secluded island, Porco ventures out mainly to collect bounties or visit Gina, a captivating singer who runs the Hotel Adriano. On a trip to fix his faulty engine, Porco is ambushed by the ambitious young American pilot, Donald Curtis. Eager for recognition, Donald boasts that he will end the flying pig's career. To avoid disappointing Gina, Porco flees to the prestigious Piccolo S.P.A., an aircraft manufacturer, where he secures a substantial loan to refurbish and upgrade his fighter plane. Surprisingly, he finds that the company's lead engineer is Fio Piccolo, a 17-year-old aspiring aviation genius. With Fio's modifications, Porco is ready to confront Donald and restore his reputation.

In "Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!," Dr. Gero's androids—#13, #14, and #15—are activated by the laboratory's systems and head to a shopping mall where Goku is shopping. Goku and his companions are tasked with stopping these new threats.

In the world of BASTARD!!, humanity has abandoned technology in favor of magic and the occult arts. The story centers on five magicians who strive to rebuild civilization after a rampaging God destroys the world and throws it into chaos. Under the leadership of Dark Schneider, Gara, Arshes Nei, Abigail, and Kall Su set out to conquer kingdoms, hoping to turn them into utopias—though each mage pursues a personal agenda. However, Dark Schneider's impulsive behavior and short temper lead him to cause havoc wherever he goes. A group of clerics eventually seals him inside a baby boy, leaving the other four without a leader. Fifteen years later, the four continue their quest, but their motives have shifted to despotic world domination. When the clerics who once imprisoned Dark Schneider free him to defend them against his former comrades, it becomes his duty to show them the "error of their ways." He must now track down each of his companions and put them back on the right path. Yet the once reckless and amoral Dark Schneider seems to have changed during his fifteen-year imprisonment inside the boy, Lucien Renlen.

In a future age of unprecedented prosperity, driven by Dr. Shizuma's invention of the clean, renewable Shizuma Drive, humanity enjoys a golden era. However, this peace is threatened by Big Fire, a sinister organization seeking world domination. Opposing them is the International Police Organisation, which deploys a team of superhuman fighters and martial artists, as well as Daisaku Kusama—the guardian and pilot of the mighty Giant Robo. When the IPO seizes an irregular Shizuma Drive vital to Big Fire's schemes, a fierce conflict erupts between the two forces. This battle tests Daisaku's determination, reveals the disturbing truth behind the Shizuma Drive's origins, and risks the destruction of human civilization. Giant Robo is a character-driven adventure set in a retro-futuristic world, blending elements of opera, kung-fu cinema, wuxia tales, and classic mecha anime. Although it features characters originally created by manga artist Mitsuteru Yokoyama, the story stands on its own as a unique narrative.

When poetry-spouting swordsman Tatewaki Kuno invites Ranma and friends aboard his spanking-new luxury yacht, a fun day on the water is ruined when a fierce storm wrecks the vessel and strands the whole group on a deserted island. Soon, though, patching up the boat to sail home matters much less than the sudden disappearances of all the girls in the party—they've been bride-napped by Prince Toma, the young ruler of the floating island of Togenkyo. There, a magical spring that turns anything it touches into a male means would-be husbands must abduct their brides from elsewhere, and Ranma's reluctant fiancée Akane has ended up among the stolen. Hoping to free the girls and grab some of that wonder water to cure his own shape-changing "problem," Ranma enters an anything-goes martial arts bride-off, facing challenges like "survival flower-arranging" and "obstacle-course cooking." Disguised as a girl, can Ranma defeat a horde of other abducted concubines, take the contest, save Akane, and secure the Togenkyo water... while squeezed into a push-up bra and three-inch heels?

On a tranquil summer day, the Son family and their friends are out shopping in West City when two unidentified assailants suddenly appear and cause destruction, damaging much of the area. While the family is dining, their building comes under attack, revealing that the attackers are after Son Goku specifically. Angered by the harm inflicted on innocent people because of him, Goku retaliates. Trunks assists Goku, and together they lead the androids away from the city. After the fight moves elsewhere, Goku and Gohan return to West City, now dressed in white tuxedos. They then present clips and highlights from previous Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z films. Goku feels awkward in the formal wear and eventually powers up to revert to his standard dōgi. Gohan tries to do the same but cannot shed his tuxedo. Goku assures Gohan that he will be able to one day, and Gohan encourages everyone to see "Extreme Battle!! The Three Great Super Saiyans" in theaters.

In Moominvalley, strange events begin to worry the inhabitants. Moomin, Sniff, and Mymble set out on a journey to the Observatory on the Lonely Mountains to verify the Muskrat's troubling forecast that a comet is heading toward Moominvalley and may bring immense destruction. On their way, they encounter Snufkin, the Hemulen, and the Snorks, and they go through a series of different adventures.

On a picturesque European island, a cherished bar and restaurant named Tenkai is operated by an immigrant affectionately called "Miss China." In addition to managing her thriving establishment, Miss China leases the upstairs space to Jim, a budding inventor who works with Mr. Breckenridge in their crude workshop. Although the scientific community frequently mocks their inventions, Jim and Mr. Breckenridge continue to firmly believe their work will transform the world. But as Miss China grows increasingly frustrated with their habit of paying rent late, the inventors must demonstrate the worth of their projects to escape being thrown out.

Lakshi, Boice, and Tieh travel across the harsh desert, hoping to find a place where they can refill their water supply. When they spot a city, they believe their hardship is over—only to discover they have wandered into Azec Sistra, the city of the dead. The location is packed with lavish tombs and corpses so well preserved they appear still alive, attracting grave robbers who risk the danger for treasure. Even though Tieh warns against the spiritual peril of disturbing the site, the three soon realize that working together is their sole means of survival.

Melos, a virtuous youth from Messina, travels to the magnificent city of Syracuse, renowned for its temples, to purchase a ritual sword for his sister's wedding. There, he befriends a highly skilled sculptor. Later, while strolling through the castle gardens, the King's guards arrest Melos. The King of Syracuse, consumed by paranoia regarding assassins plotting his death, sentences him to execution. Though desperate, Melos's primary wish is to attend his sister's marriage. He petitions the King for three days to return to Messina for the ceremony and promises to come back to Syracuse to accept his death penalty. Distrusting Melos, the King demands he find a volunteer to serve as a substitute should he fail to return, intending to prove that no one can be trusted. The sculptor agrees to become Melos's substitute in this dire contingency.

The world's greatest thief, Lupin the Third, sets his sights on a new prize: the lost gold of the Romanov dynasty. Aided by a mysterious blonde woman named Judy Scott, Lupin locates the treasure hidden in Texas, inside the Bank of Liberty. His partners Jigen and Fujiko assist in the heist, but complications arise along the way. The gold is claimed by the New York Mafia, and Rasputon—the telepathic descendant of the mad monk Rasputin—also seeks it for himself. As Rasputon manipulates global leaders and even a certain samurai, the stage is set for the battle over the Romanovs' golden legacy.

This special centers on Nabiki Tendo as she looks back over the series, commenting on the various characters the Tendo household has had to put up with. Freshly animated footage shows Nabiki lounging around the house, relaxing in the bath, and pondering the mystery of P-chan's real identity. The special was offered exclusively through the Kitty Animation Circle.

A prequel of the Maison Ikkoku TV series focusing on Kyoko's relationship with her husband.

This follow-up to Silent Möbius The Movie 1 picks up from the timeline established in the first film's flashback sequences, depicting Katsumi's initial encounter with AMP. Additionally, it incorporates fresh material and figures from the manga, aligning its narrative more closely with the 1998 Silent Möbius series.

In "Rokudenashi Blues," Maeda arrives at Teiken High School as a new student. Because of his nervous stutter and clumsiness, he draws attention when he accidentally hits a teacher during the entrance ceremony. Several clubs try to recruit him, viewing him as a valuable addition against rival teams. But Maeda stays isolated, focused on his sole goal: becoming a boxing champion.

In the Asuka household, upholding family customs takes top priority. For their sweet young daughter Jun, that means she must tie the knot on her eighteenth birthday. Despite being an innocent virgin, Jun is no stranger to throwing a punch, and the mere idea of marrying a man she doesn't love is unbearable. Her mother dispatches a crew of ruthless thugs to haul her to the wedding altar, but Jun would rather pummel a hundred suitors into a gory mess than go along with her mother's plan—and she's ready to prove it.

Three schoolgirls—Yuuko, Kaori, and Michiyo—are thrilled when a mysterious package arrives at their door, containing an elegant dress patterned with flowers. They see it as the perfect opportunity to catch the attention of their crushes. But unbeknownst to them, this seemingly charming gift may carry a far less fortunate fate.

Does being the only male student in an all-girls school sound like a dream come true? It might be—if the girls knew he was a guy. But to remain enrolled, teenage pervert Banji absolutely cannot let anyone discover his chromosomes don't match his uniform. His status‑conscious parents want him to attend a good school, but they aren’t willing to spend the money on a decent co‑ed one. Now, on top of studying math and science, Banji has to learn how to put on a bra and apply makeup. His life has become a living nightmare. Not only is he at the very bottom of the social pecking order, he also must conceal his inner masculinity from the pretty classmate who has stolen his heart—all while dodging the female bullies who threaten to expose his less‑than‑feminine charms in the locker room.

In Yawara! Sore Yuke Koshinuke Kids!!, Yawara assists a group of timid elementary school students in conquering their anxieties so they can join a judo competition. She first meets them through her link to Hanazono's cousin. Additionally, one of the children is a girl who strongly resembles Yawara.

In the third Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken movie, which takes place between episodes 35 and 36 of the TV series, Dai and their comrades defeat some of Hadlar's warriors, rescue the princess, and then help rebuild a village on an island. Unbeknownst to them, however, Hadlar has been overthrown by a new demon lord named Galbus, who intends to completely destroy Dai by sending his own team of six commanders. When Galbus launches a surprise attack, Dai's companion Maam loses her soul. To rescue Maam, Dai and the group must face Galbus in a battle fought on his terms. Can Dai overcome this danger?

Ryoutaro Shiba and his family have just relocated to a new housing complex. He quickly realizes his good fortune in living next door to a stunning and captivating girl named Nozomi Egawa. Nozomi is athletic, an actress, and, above all, she is determined to make Ryoutaro become a boxer so he can realize her dream. Ryoutaro is not entirely clear on what Nozomi's dream entails, but he is certain he has no desire to become a boxer. Unfortunately for Ryoutaro, he finds himself forcefully recruited into the high school boxing club after Nozomi submits a resume on his behalf, claiming he is a boxing prodigy! It turns out that Ryoutaro does possess a natural talent for boxing that he was previously unaware of. Ryoutaro soon finds himself achieving victory after victory. But how long can he sustain this success, and can he truly meet Nozomi's expectations?

In Itsuki Natsumi's manga, which takes inspiration from L. Frank Baum's "The Wizard of Oz," a nuclear war has ravaged most of humanity, splitting the United States into six warring factions. By 2021, rumors circulate about a legendary city called OZ, where life carries on as normal. Scientist Felicia sets out on a journey alongside mercenary Muto and android 1019 to find this city. Their quest eventually leads them to a military base controlled by a madman. At the same time, a young girl hires a mercenary to take her to the mythical OZ, which she believes is a utopia where her missing brother lives. A cyborg sent by her brother joins their group. However, OZ is far from a paradise, and her brother proves to be both brilliant and unhinged.

After causing chaos in the Witch Forest, Yadamon's mother, the queen, banishes her to the human world. This is both to teach Yadamon a lesson and because the queen secretly loves human magazines and books. While Yadamon is in the human world, the queen keeps a close watch on her—but this becomes a problem because the queen falls asleep almost anywhere she goes. The human world has become extremely high-tech, and many animals have gone extinct. Yadamon ends up on an island called Creature Island, where genetically re-created species are being produced. There she meets Jean, along with his parents Edward and Maria. Yadamon stumbles into many misadventures in the human world due to her curiosity, causing plenty of trouble for the humans and for her guardian fairy, Timon, who has the ability to stop time. As Yadamon learns to adapt to the human world and use her powers, a new threat arises. Kira, the evil witch who was sealed inside a volcano by the queen and the great witch Beril, has escaped. She seeks revenge and has set her sights on both the humans and Yadamon.

Aida Nonoka is saved from a drunken attacker by a judo practitioner. Determined to become as skilled as her rescuer, she hopes to one day identify him by the scar on his back. After transferring to a new high school, she meets two older boys, either of whom could be the person she owes her life to—and her heart.

In a different version of feudal Japan, the tengu named Kabuto sets out on a quest to save a princess imprisoned within a stronghold defended by hybrid creatures that are part monster, part mecha.

Kenichi Akizuki and Misako Watanabe work together to unravel the mystery behind the sudden disappearance of their classmate Ryouko Miyazaki in the After School Series light novels. The sole clue they have points to Koushin Okazaki, a former classmate who took his own life in pursuit of eternal youth, aspiring to a Peter Pan-like existence. The kidnapper left behind a clue bearing Okazaki's signature.

What a shock Tottoi experienced when he came across the tiny creature inside the hidden cave! The elegance and self-respect of wild animals captivate those innocent souls who still hold a deep appreciation for nature. Sardinia is filled with lovely beaches and secret caves, known as the home of a rare type of seal that is nearing extinction. After relocating to this island, Tottoi, who is fascinated by the natural world, explores different beaches and caves each day. When he stumbles upon a seal pup and its mother in a secluded cave, he is amazed by the playful antics and innocence of the baby and the majestic presence of its mother. Tottoi quickly grows fond of the seals, but his hidden discovery is exposed to callous adults. Under the guise of conservation, a scheme is hatched to catch them for an aquarium. Now the honor and pride of the wild seal are at risk. No matter how difficult it is for Tottoi to part ways with his little companions, he must stand up for the well-being of these wild animals and allow them to return freely to the ocean.

One relaxing Sunday, Licca tags along with a friend to babysit two rather grumpy little boys.

Seikima II, a genuine Japanese death-metal act celebrated for its kabuki-style aesthetics and lyrical focus on sexual assault, murder, and Satanic destruction, is portrayed in this OVA as demons hailing from the Makai alternate realm. The story centers around five ruthless demons, including the band members, led by Demon Kogure, who plot to exterminate humanity. Their primary opponent is Rosa, a guardian figure who is actually the rehabilitated war deity Freyja in disguise. As the demons aim to activate their catastrophic device, the Tower of Babel, Rosa works feverishly to complete her counter-device, the Tower of Cain. At the moment the demons are poised for triumph and global devastation, their leader suddenly changes tactics. Rather than destroying the world, he opts to form a music group to lure humans into demon worship through rock-and-roll.

Adapted from Akagawa Jirou's popular book series, this story follows the bumbling detective Katayama Yoshitaro, who shares a home with his sister Harumi and their cat Holmes—a feline with a mysterious sixth sense for solving crimes. In this standalone OVA, the after-show party for Harumi's theater troupe turns into a scene of murder and tragedy. Fortunately, Yoshitaro has brought Holmes along.

This work follows Dick, a hobgoblin who has dwelled for three hundred years within Widford Manor, located in the Cotswolds.

In "Don: Gokudou Suikoden," Date Bukishi, a member of the influential yakuza clan Date-Gumi, keeps his distance from the criminal world and prefers handling matters on his own terms. His life changes drastically when he is imprisoned and forges a deep connection with Hyoroken. Together, Bukishi gathers a loyal group of followers and slowly steps into the yakuza arena. Their efforts are hindered by Muroto, the merciless head of Bando-Gumi, who aims to bring every Japanese yakuza organization under his control. Bukishi, fated to lead the Date-Gumi, resists Muroto's schemes.

Keroppi and their friends are being bullied at the playground. To settle the matter, both sides decide to play a baseball game. While practicing, Junk leaves the team after an argument. Will they manage to win anyway?

The Kinshu Group returns to their usual mischief in this yakuza comedy. Two new recruits join the gang and attempt to prove their worth. Things take a turn for the worse when the boss takes a bullet and ends up hospitalized. With the boss seemingly out of commission, traitors begin to creep in, threatening to tear the company apart as if the boss is already dead. What will become of the gang?

In 1753, catastrophic floods hit Senbon Matsubara in Shizuoka, leading the community to unite in efforts to prevent further flooding along the Kiso, Nagara, and Yuhi rivers. Residents of Satsuma (Kumamoto Prefecture) endured severe suffering when forced by the central government to undertake this work, a scenario that hinted at their growing discontent, which would later break out into rebellion in the next century.

This educational film focuses on Japan's Elephant Trains. During World War II, numerous zoos across Japan chose to euthanize potentially hazardous animals like elephants, fearing they might escape if Allied bombing runs damaged their cages. After the conflict ended, only two elephants survived, both living at Nagoya's Higashiyama Zoo. Special trains called Elephant Trains were arranged to transport children from all over the country to the zoo so they could see these elephants.

Judging by its runtime and production values, this appears to be the fourth release in the video series. It was shown in theaters as a promotional effort for the home video editions.