Best Retro Anime

Following NERV's failed attempt to retrieve the Spears of Longinus and carry out the Human Instrumentality Project, the destruction caused by the Fourth Impact has been largely averted. In a state of disarray, Shinji Ikari, Asuka Langley Shikinami, and Rei Ayanami travel to Village 3—a survivor sett...

Ashita no Joe is a Japanese boxing anime first broadcast in 1970, based on the manga written by Asao Takamori and illustrated by Tetsuya Chiba. It follows Joe Yabuki, a homeless and rebellious young man whose encounter with the former boxer Danpei Tange begins his training and professional career. T...

REACH OUT AND GRASP GREATNESS. Jungle Pocket, known to her close friends as "Pokke," is a free-spirited Umamusume who has proven her dominance in the freestyle racing scene. Overwhelmed by Fuji Kiseki's majestic performance at a graded Twinkle Series race, she resolves to take on the Twinkle Serie...

Fuu Kasumi is a young and clumsy waitress who spends her days peacefully working in a small teahouse. That is, until she accidentally spills a drink all over one of her customers! With a group of samurai now incessantly harassing her, Fuu desperately calls upon another samurai in the shop, Mugen, wh...

Pokémon TCG continues to thrive thanks to the enduring popularity of the Pokémon franchise. Its accessible rules and charming artwork make it an excellent entry point for younger players, while strategic deckbuilding and competitive formats offer depth for experienced players. The constant release o...

Within the horse-racing world, the horse girls of Team Spica have been gaining popularity as they continue to rack up victories. The one receiving the most attention in the group is Toukai Teiou, known for her cheerful personality and exceptional running skills. Teiou aims to become an undefeated Tr...

Second season of Space Dandy. Space Dandy is a dandy guy, in space! This dreamy adventurer with a to-die-for pompadour travels across the galaxy in search of aliens no one has ever laid eyes on. Each new species he discovers earns him a hefty reward, but this dandy has to be quick on his feet becaus...

Animation studio Gainax presented a website for the release of a movie adaptation of the Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann TV series in the fall of 2008. Both the original director and series script editor will return to work on the new project. Gainax will also be hosting four events to celebrate this occ...

In the backwater town of Bellforest lives a 14-year-old boy named Renton Thurston. He desires to leave his home behind and join the mercenary group known as Gekkostate, hoping to find some adventure to brighten up his mundane life. However, stuck between his grandfather's insistence to become a mech...

This musical film is the visual realization of "Discovery", an album by Daft Punk. It tells the story of a band of four extraterrestrial musicians who are kidnapped and brought back to Earth by an evil manager. Their only hopes lie with a space pilot from their home planet who, after receiving a dis...

Usagi Tsukino is an average student and crybaby klutz who constantly scores low on her tests. Unexpectedly, her humdrum life is turned upside down when she saves a cat with a crescent moon on its head from danger. The cat, named Luna, later reveals that their meeting was not an accident: Usagi is de...

Ultra Q is a Japanese science fiction television series originally broadcast in 1966. Produced by Eiji Tsuburaya’s company, it established key elements of the Ultraman universe and remains notable for its pioneering kaiju (monster) genre storytelling. The show centers on a heroic figure battling col...

Adult people all over Japan had been captivated by 20th Century Expo, theme parks that reenacted good old days of the 1970s (the last days of Japan's high economic growth). One day the adults disappeared into the theme parks, leaving their children abandoned. That was a plot by "Yesterday Once More,...

Dandy is a groovy, pompadour-wearing man who explores the stars in search of strange aliens for money, desiring to visit his favorite place: BooBies, the best diner in all the cosmos. Traversing the galaxies in his trusty ship, the Aloha Oe, Dandy is accompanied by his two equally unique friends: QT...

In a future to come humanity enjoys a new age of prosperity thanks to Dr. Shizuma's invention of a revolutionary renewable energy source: the Shizuma Drive. But this peace is threatened by Big Fire, a cabal seeking world domination. Against Big Fire the International Police Organisation dispatches a...

The Sailor Guardians and their leader, Sailor Moon, continue their duty of protecting Earth from any who would dare cause it harm. However, Sailor Mars' apocalyptic visions and the appearance of two new guardians—Sailor Neptune and Sailor Uranus—signal that a new battle will soon begin. These newcom...

Due to the violence portrayed in the Cowboy Bebop world and violence in Japanese schools, the series was briefly cancelled and an extra session was created as a final episode to the first thirteen episodes aired. Called "Session XX: Mish-Mash Blues," a compilation of clips from previous episodes, it...

After a curse turned him into a pig, World War I ace Marco Pagot becomes Porco Rosso, a mysterious bounty hunter who takes down sky pirates in the Adriatic Sea. He whiles away his days on a secluded island, rarely leaving other than to collect bounties or to visit the beautiful Gina, a songstress an...

Widely regarded as a trailblazer and top-tier professional player in the online multiplayer game Glory, Ye Xiu is dubbed the "Battle God" for his skills and contributions to the game over the years. However, when forced to retire from the team and to leave his gaming career behind, he finds work at...

Bardock is a pivotal character in Dragon Ball Z, representing Goku’s origins as a Saiyan warrior. He’s notable for his crucial role in preparing his son for Frieza's assault and for providing context to Goku’s immense power. The TV special focuses on Bardock's experiences witnessing the annihilation...

Ristar is a 1995 platform game for the Sega Genesis featuring an animated star character with extendable arms. The gameplay involves both movement and combat utilizing these limbs against various enemies. Its release occurred near the end of the Sega Genesis’s lifespan, impacting its initial recepti...

On the planet Mercury, the advanced technology of cybernetic prostheses has led to the development of giant pilotable robots. However, prolonged use of these achievements in bioengineering takes a significant toll on a pilot's body. As the Merucians' mobile suits gain formidable power, fear rises am...

Hana-chan has somehow become a peer of the Ojamajo. With Majo Tourbillion's spirit starting to run rampant and cause more problems in the Witch World, Doremi and the others are tasked with breaking her curse once and for all. Along with help from a special elephant, Pao-chan, Doremi, Hana and the Oj...

Pokémon are peculiar creatures with a vast array of different abilities and appearances; many people, known as Pokémon trainers, capture and train them, often with the intent of battling others. Young Satoshi has not only dreamed of becoming a Pokémon trainer but also a "Pokémon Master," and on the...

Pokémon Puzzle League is a puzzle game for the Nintendo 64 developed by Nintendo Software Technology. It utilizes a grid-based format where players battle trainers and gym leaders reminiscent of Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow. The game features characters including Ash Ketchum and his companions from...

“The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe” presents a new animated film celebrating the centennial of Shigeru Mizuki’s life. It explores the backstory of Kitaro's father, Rokurou Okami, unveiling previously unknown details about this central figure in the beloved “GeGeGe no Kitaro” series. The fil...

Hajime Kindaichi's unorganized appearance and lax nature may give the impression of an average high school student, but a book should never be judged by its cover. Hajime is the grandson of the man who was once Japan's greatest detective, and he is also a remarkable sleuth himself. With the help of...

Lotte collaborated with animation studio Trigger to create a music video celebrating the 60th anniversary of chocolate production. The project features original music and utilizes Trigger’s distinctive style. It is intended for anime fans and those interested in the intersection of music, advertisin...

Motto! Ojamajo Doremi is a Japanese anime series offering nostalgic charm. It follows a group of young girls who rediscover their magical powers after initially losing them. The story centers on their adventures and challenges as they navigate everyday life while contending with tests set by the Wit...