Summer 1997 Anime

When a demon-possessed boar assaults his Emishi village, young prince Ashitaka rises to protect his people. The dying beast inflicts a curse upon Ashitaka's arm, bestowing him with tremendous power while gradually consuming his life. Heeding the counsel of his village elders, Ashitaka journeys west to find a cure, eventually reaching Tatara, the Iron Town. There, he finds himself entangled in a fierce struggle: Lady Eboshi, Tatara's leader, relentlessly clears the forest to expand her ironworks, whereas Princess San and the forest's sacred spirits wage war against human encroachment. As the conflict between nature and civilization intensifies, Ashitaka strives to forge a connection between these opposing sides while battling the curse that festers within him. Princess Mononoke explores the dynamic between technology and nature, emphasizing the harmony attainable through mutual understanding.

Following the loss of a close friend, Shinji Ikari descends into emotional paralysis, rendering him unable to pilot Evangelion Unit-01. Consequently, his father, Gendou Ikari of NERV, frantically maneuvers to outwit the clandestine organization SEELE, as both factions pursue their own apocalyptic objectives. SEELE intends to merge human souls into an Evangelion unit to forge a divine being, whereas Gendou schemes to revert humanity to a primal state so he can reunite with his late wife, Yui. SEELE initiates a military assault on NERV headquarters, resulting in the deaths of numerous NERV personnel. Asuka Langley Sohryu takes the controls of Evangelion Unit-02 to battle SEELE's overwhelming forces. Amidst erupting chaos and societal collapse, Captain Misato Katsuragi searches for Shinji, who remains concealed within NERV, holding the fate of the world in their hands.

Despite the common belief that ninjas no longer exist, Rekka Hanabishi firmly believes otherwise. Though his family runs a fireworks business, Rekka considers himself a contemporary ninja. His bold claims often lead to conflicts, especially since he openly states he will serve whoever defeats him in battle. Everything shifts when he meets Yanagi Sakoshita, a gentle girl with the power to heal any wound. This encounter sets off a chain of events that unveils a shocking reality: Rekka is actually the last living member of a renowned ninja clan that was obliterated centuries ago. Not only is he a genuine ninja, but he also has the unique ability to control fire. What does this revelation mean for his future? And who are the enigmatic individuals chasing after Rekka and Yanagi? Find out in Rekka no Honoo!

Laia Einburg longs to end the bitter conflict between her father Galia, a master golem creator, and her driven brother Huey, who have been at odds for years. But her hopes are crushed when Lina Inverse and Naga the Serpent appear to rescue her from a rampaging golem.

The Earth lies in darkness and desolation. Despite the valiant efforts of the film's heroine, Hikaru, the malevolent castle of Cephiro has consumed the world, now standing at the heart of a lifeless Tokyo. Just as the ice-witch Alcyone prepares to exact her revenge on Hikaru, she is saved by Lantis, a young man who traps her within a magical maze. There, Hikaru must prove her strength while her friends are pursued by Cephiro's warlocks. Escaping through the silent city, Umi and Fuu must locate the slumbering Mashin, godlike beings destined to fuse with them and create giant warriors of terrifying destructive power. Yet the Magic Knights are terrified, untrained, and isolated... can even the Mashin be enough to rescue them from the evil deeds of Cephiro? Note: In 1998, Toshihiro Hirano released a Director's cut titled "Special Edition - The Wings of Hope," which compiled the three episodes into a two-hour film featuring new scenes and altered dialogue.

In "Tenchi the Movie 2: Daughter of Darkness," Tenchi Masaki is startled when a young woman approaches him, calls him "Daddy," and claims to be his daughter. Believing she has mistaken him for someone else, he brings her home, unaware that this decision will trigger further upheaval. The girl, Mayuka Masaki, insists she is truly Tenchi's daughter, creating additional turmoil among the household. The other residents are skeptical of Mayuka's assertion, suspecting she may be manipulating Tenchi. Yet, DNA tests confirm Tenchi as her father, leading Washuu to conclude that Mayuka originates from the future, born as a result of a recent temporal disturbance. Despite this confirmation, not everyone is welcoming; Ryouko Hakubi senses a dark presence lurking beneath Mayuka's friendly demeanor.

Jungle Emperor Leo adapts the second half of Osamu Tezuka's classic tale, following a white lion's journey to claim his place as ruler of the jungle. Leo's young cub, Lune, becomes fascinated with humans after discovering a music box from a crashed plane. Meanwhile, the avaricious treasure hunter Ham Egg leads an expedition to find the legendary Moonlight Stones, rumored to solve the world's energy crisis. Two other characters—Dr. Moustache and Lemonade—try to halt Ham Egg's destructive march through the jungle. Later, a dangerous virus infects many animals, prompting Dr. Moustache to create a cure. The story culminates in a perilous ascent up the mythical Mt. Moon to retrieve the precious stones.

Honey Kisaragi appears to be an ordinary high school student until the criminal organization Panther Claw kidnaps her father, a renowned scientist. In his absence, he leaves her a gadget that allows her to transform into Cutey Honey, a valiant warrior with red hair and a sword.

A century has passed since aliens conquered Earth, and the surviving humans now live in underwater "Aqua Bases." To fight back against the occupying forces, a squad of five women with cybernetic enhancements is prepared for guerrilla warfare. The final chance for humanity's rescue lies with...Voogie's Angels.

Nube and his class travel to a small island for beach activities, where an elderly local tells them an ominous story. According to the legend, a creature called the sea spider dwells in the waters surrounding the island, and once it surpasses 200 years of age, it transforms into a monster that feasts on humans to satisfy its hunger. Driven by curiosity, Yukime sets out to verify whether the legend holds any truth. Shortly afterward, a mysterious girl appears on the shore, and her eerie allure immediately captivates Hiroshi, overpowering him. Before long, strange occurrences begin affecting the group, with Kyoko and Ritsuko-sensei coming under attack in inexplicable circumstances. As suspicion grows around the girl's true nature, the legend of the sea creature appears to be more than just a myth.

On a distant world, an ancient legend speaks of four goddesses who will one day descend from the heavens, and when they do, all will be set right. In the meantime, Yohko and the rest of the Terra team—plus one straggler—have crash-landed on a backwater planet. Before they can figure out a way off this world, they'll need to keep their new charge from getting hungry again. Meanwhile, a grand celebration is set to take place in one of the most breathtaking spots in the universe: a cosmic Sakura festival. The Terra Team has been performing admirably, and one of their members is invited to join the high command as they meet their counterparts from NESS. It should be a time of festivity and peace... but apparently, someone didn't get the memo.

Yusuke, an orphan, finds himself with Rouge—the amnesiac eldest daughter of the Underworld's deposed royal family—literally falling from the sky into his lap. She is soon followed by her two younger sisters, as well as their family's enemies. Rouge must decide whether she wants her memory to return, while Yusuke has to cope with the upheavals in his life that the Princesses have brought about.

Three unaired episodes of Ie Naki Ko Remi released on VHS and later included in re-airings. Episode 16: Ame no Hi no Koneko (A cat and the Rain) Episode 19: Tabi no Ikka (The Nomad Family) Episode 20: Kokoro no Tomodachi (My Best Friend)

In the vast Garubado Empire, a deadly weapon known as the "Dragoon" power was being developed but was stolen and lost during a battle. The Empire now seeks to recover this weapon, which lies within a young woman suffering from amnesia. She is found by a traveling swordsman apprentice, who promises to help her recover her memories and uncover the origin of her incredible ability.

An innocent, yet well-endowed, schoolgirl goes to retrieve her hat from a house she believes is abandoned. Inside, a deranged madman watches her, instantly becoming obsessed with controlling her, possessing her, and forcing her to submit to his every desire. Armed with an arsenal of advanced technology, he terrorizes her with threats of death, dismemberment, domination, degradation, and the erasure of her free will and identity. A nightmare of biological, chemical, and nuclear horrors unfolds as she is trapped in her new, manipulated existence.

Tokyo Pig follows the wacky and wild adventures of a young boy named Spencer and his magical pet pig, Sunny, as the two oddballs get into all sorts of bizarre and eccentric situations.

Rion is deceived into fitting a chip into his mini-4wd, the Gun Bluster, by a company he had been working with. The chip causes the car to race out of control, creating havoc among the other racers. Rion allies with the TRF Victorys to pursue the Gun Bluster and remove the chip. Alongside Rion, Retsu, Go Seiba, and other TRF members including Ryo Takaba and his younger sibling Jiromaru, as well as Tokichi and J, they come across an organization that has its own plans concerning the Gun Bluster, which makes them question its motives. Bound together by their signature mini-4wds, the TRF and Rion cooperate to overcome various obstacles, aiming to retrieve the Gun Bluster safely.

This film merges elements from "Ghost Train" (episode 7) and "Great Yokai War" (episodes 10-11) of the original 1968 series, updating them to match the modern tone of the 1996 adaptation, creating a completely original and distinct story.

Game Tengoku OVA which came with the limited edition version of the Sega Saturn video game.

The narrative follows the exploits of Tamagotchis, set entirely on Tamagotchi Planet and starring the iconic characters. The majority of episodes adhere to a structure where each episode spotlights a different Tamagotchi in a standalone manner. A total of 27 episodes were broadcast on television, yet only the first nine were made available on the VHS release titled "Video de Hakken!! Tamagotchi," causing the remaining 18 episodes to be classified as lost media with only their episode names known.

This slapstick comedy features an odd group: a wannabe witch, a kindergartener with the mannerisms of a middle-aged adult, a naive and clumsy demon, and a brilliant dog that understands human language.

Manmaru, a student at the Nenga ninja academy, is the focus of Ninpen Manmaru, where foxes and raccoons train in assassination techniques under a bear ninja master. While progressing through his studies, Manmaru gets caught up in the enduring rivalry among the Nenga, the monkey-led Koga school, and the dog-headed Iga school. At the same time, he must fight the temptation of the Dobe, a band made up of ex-Nenga students.

A wandering cat tells Elmer about a baby dragon that is trapped and suffering on the treacherous Wild Island. Moved by this news, Elmer sets out on a journey to save the young dragon, encountering fierce obstacles such as confrontations with tigers, crocodiles, and gorillas along the way.

9th Anpanman short movie.

In "The Winds of Victory," Kenji attempts to prove his superiority as a soccer player by aggressively challenging Yuta during a school team selection, causing Yuta to suffer a leg injury. Despite this setback, Yuta continues to support the team. Witnessing Yuta's dedication, Kenji begins to grasp the true spirit of sportsmanship.

This film is made up of nine short segments created for the Toei Anime Fair. In this specific adaptation, Tamagotchi do not talk; instead, they communicate using sounds that resemble Pokémon Speak. This method distinguishes it from other anime in the franchise where Tamagotchi usually speak Japanese.

This work is based on a popular children's book by Yoshio Nakae, with artwork by Noriko Ueno. It consists of several simple stories centered on a mouse wearing a red vest and his animal companions.