Spring 1986 Anime

In the town of Clock Hill stands an old boarding house known as Maison Ikkoku. Though the building itself is quite ordinary, most of its residents are anything but. Yuusaku Godai, the quietest tenant, has reached his breaking point with the constant noise and wild parties from his neighbors. Hoping to find a more peaceful place where he can focus on his studies, he gets ready to move out. But his departure plans are abruptly derailed when he encounters the new boarding house manager, Kyoko Otonashi. Instantly smitten with her, he decides that staying at the boarding house might not be so bad after all. Unfortunately for Godai, Kyoko carries her own romantic burdens: she is a widow, having lost her husband just six months into their marriage. Even as her feelings for Godai begin to grow, she still holds onto the memory of her late husband, convinced that no other man can ever fill the emptiness in her heart. Yet with Godai's determination and a little help from the other eccentric tenants, she might just find love again.

By Universal Century 0088, the Anti-Earth Union Group (AEUG) has secured a pyrrhic victory over the Earth Federation’s Titans. Meanwhile, Neo-Zeon, formerly Axis Zeon, retains its strength under the leadership of Newtype Haman Karn, who is actively plotting to conquer both Earth and the space colonies. The AEUG flagship Argama arrives at the Side 1 Shangri-La colony for maintenance, where Judau Ashta, a fourteen-year-old scrap dealer, resides while trying to earn enough to support his younger sister’s education. After finding an escape pod with a former Titans pilot, Judau and his friends plan to steal a mobile suit from the Argama to sell for a large sum. However, when a Neo-Zeon vessel attacks to destroy the Argama, Judau and his companions are forcibly drawn into the interstellar conflict.

Born a brindle Akita—known as "Tora-ge" or tiger-striped—Gin, whose name comes from the silver color of his fur, is fated to become a skilled bear-hunting dog. After witnessing his father's death at the claws of the man-eating demon bear Akakabuto, Gin is chosen over his siblings to carry on his father's legacy and vanquish the monstrous bear that threatens his home village. As Akakabuto gathers his own forces, Gin must journey across Japan seeking canine allies to join him in an all-out war of dog against bear.

Hikari is a schoolgirl who aspires to become a rhythmic gymnastics champion like her idol Diliana Gueorguiva. She faces many difficulties in her performances but persists through hard work, and with the guidance of Takaaki Oiishi—the top male gymnast at her school—she earns a spot on the school's rhythmic gymnastics team. Hikari develops romantic feelings for Oiishi, but she is not alone in that; Hazuki Shiina, the school's finest gymnast, also harbors affections for him. A bond of friendship forms between Hikari and Shiina, yet it is accompanied by a rivalry both in gymnastics and for Oiishi's heart. Meanwhile, Hikari finds herself conflicted between her feelings for Oiishi and those for Mao Natsukawa, a childhood friend who is the lead singer of the band Mr. D. He creates the music for her routines and has loved her since they were children.

Yumi is a girl who loves flowers and comics. When the flower fairies Kakimaru and Keshimaru see Yumi in trouble, they decide to assist her. They explain that flower fairies give magical tools to children who care for flowers. Seeing Yumi's genuine affection for flowers, Kakimaru and Keshimaru give her a magic cane and a pendant. By waving the cane, any picture she draws in the air becomes real. But once the pendant begins to flash, she has only thirty seconds before the magic's power disappears. Yumi always tries to use her magic for good, but she is hasty and clumsy, often causing big trouble with her spells. This is the fourth series in the Magical Girl Series.

An exquisite collection of beautifully animated episodes adapting chosen masterworks of modern Japanese literature. This series aims to appeal to a broad audience, offering a sense of the diversity and distinctiveness that Japanese literature has cultivated over the past century. The featured authors range from Higuchi Ichiyou (Takekurabe), Mori Ougai (The Dancing Girl), and Natsume Souseki (Botchan) to Kawabata Yasunari (The Izu Dancer), recipient of the 1968 Nobel Prize, and Mishima Yukio (The Sound of Waves).

By 2119, the vessel Green Sleeves discovered that three planets had been assaulted by X23, a sentient planet on a collision course with Earth. When the Earth government commanded the Green Sleeves to strike X23, its captain, Dr. Sugita, declined, arguing that peaceful coexistence was possible. Shortly after, contact with the ship was severed. Two years later in 2121, Susumu, Dr. Sugita’s son, is approached by mysterious individuals who escort him to Dr. Miya, one of the rare supporters of his father’s stance, as most of society viewed Dr. Sugita as a traitor. Dr. Miya urges Susumu to enlist in White Pegasus, a specialized medical rescue unit equipped with a Micronizer System that shrinks humans to treat illnesses from within. When X23 finally comes into visual range, the alien inhabitants known as Hues select Susumu’s friend as their initial target. Susumu and his White Pegasus comrades succeed in defeating the Hues inside his friend’s body, only for Susumu to discover that the signals emitted by the chips within the Hues are actually music composed by himself and his mother, intended as a gift for Dr. Sugita.

Raised on a farm by an elderly couple, Ikkiman is an alien with superhuman abilities, though he remains unaware of his true nature. After his girlfriend leaves him to pursue a career as a celebrity, he vows to surpass her fame in order to win her back, prompting his move to the city. There, he interrupts a match played by the Blue Planets, the reigning Battle-ball champions of Earth, and decides to join their ranks after discovering his extraordinary powers. Alongside the Blue Planets, Ikkiman will compete against alien rivals to defend the title of champion and protect the planet Earth.

Summary of the Mahou no Star Magical Emi series.

Educational anime based on the popular Ultraman giant fighters.

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An NHK anime for toddlers that features creatures embodying various human characteristics, such as greed or fear. It is similar to the British children’s book and cartoon series "Mr. Men."

The Dezalg have returned with a new, horrible weapon and unleashed it on Megazone 23's defences. Believing their salvation is also in new weapons, B.D. is still bent on breaking EVE's final protection level. Full control of Megazone 23 would mean unfettered weapons development. Shogo, meanwhile, has tried to return to a normal life — hanging out with his biker gang, Trash and his girlfriend, Yui. But, his convictions about the Megazone's shadow government policies have not changed and when EVE calls for his help, he discovers where the Garland bike has been hidden. It is showdown time for Shogo and B.D., Trash and the military, as well as the Dezalg and Megazone. However, EVE's final secret, A.D.A.M., may mean no one will survive.