Kenji Utsumi
Biography: Kenji Utsumi (内海 賢二, Utsumi Kenji, August 26, 1937 – June 13, 2013) was a Japanese actor and voice actor from Kitakyushu, affiliated with the self-founded Ken Production. He was best known for his roles in Sally the Witch (1966) (as Sally's Papa), Fist of the North Star (as Raoh and Kaioh), Dr. Slump Arale-chan (as Senbei Norimaki), the Dragon Ball series (as Shenlong, Commander Red, Reacoom and the Tenkaichi Budōkai announcer), Fullmetal Alchemist (as Alex Louis Armstrong) and Hajime no Ippo (as Coach Kamogawa). He was also known for dubbing over the voices of actors Carl Weathers, Steve McQueen, Jack Nicholson, Sammy Davis, Jr., Victor Mature and Robert Shaw in the Japanese-language editions of their films. He received a lifetime achievement award at the third Seiyu Awards.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 26, 1937
Deathday: June 13, 2013
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Doraemon: Nobita and the Galaxy Super-express
1996-03-02
Doraemon: Nobita and the Galaxy Super-express
Overview: Doraemon went missing for 3 days. But it turns out later that he went to the 22nd century to buy a mystery galactic express train ticket whose destination is a secret until the passengers arrive there and see for themselves.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Action Family Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-03-02
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The Legend of Koizumi
2010-02-06
The Legend of Koizumi
Overview: Global political figures such as The Pope, Kim Jong Il, George W. Bush and recent Japanese Prime Ministers play riichi mahjong against each other.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-02-06
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Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure
1988-07-09
Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure
Overview: Master Roshi has succeeded at the one mission he valued most: to train Goku and Krillin to become ultimate fighters. So, he arranges for them to test their mettle at a competition hosted by Emperor Chiaotzu. Not everyone's playing by the rules, however, as a member of the ruler's household schemes to use the Dragonballs to extort money and power from the royal.
Genres: Action Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-07-09
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Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
1994-07-16
Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
Overview: The Armor of Mars -- a suit of armor consisting of six pieces. If anyone from the bloodline of the ancient warrior Godimus were to find all six pieces for himself, he would receive power equal to the level of a god. The Curse of Godimus, however, also dictates that this same person would lose all sense of himself and become an insane killing machine.
Genres: Action Animation Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-07-16
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Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa
2005-07-21
Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa
Overview: Munich, Germany, 1923. Two years have passed since Edward Elric was dragged from his own world to ours, leaving behind his country, his friends and his younger brother, Alphonse. Stripped of his alchemical powers, he has been all this time researching rocketry together with Alphonse Heiderich, a young man who resembles his own brother, hoping to one day find a way back home. His efforts so far had proven fruitless, but after lending a hand to a troubled gipsy girl, Edward is thrown in a series of events that can wreak havoc in both worlds. Meanwhile, at his own world, Alphonse Elric ventures deeper into the mysteries of alchemy in search for a way to reunite with his older brother.
Genres: Action Adventure Animation Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-07-21
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Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug
1991-03-19
Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug
Overview: A Super Namekian named Slug comes to invade Earth. But the Z Warriors do their best to stop Slug and his gang.
Genres: Action Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-03-19
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Macross Plus: The Movie
1995-10-06
Macross Plus: The Movie
Overview: Three decades after the great war between the humans and the Zentradi, the U.N. government is developing new technologies to use in their transforming fighter aircraft by running tests on the colony planet Eden. Military test pilots and former childhood friends, loose cannon Isamu Alva Dyson and the Zentradi mixed race Guld Goa Bowman, are selected to each pilot a new aircraft (Shinsei Industries' YF-19 & General Galaxy's YF-21) for Project Super Nova, to choose the newest successor to the VF-11 Thunderbolt variable fighter which is currently still in use by the U.N. Spacy military forces. Their own personal grudges end up disrupting the tests, and begin to wreak havoc on the program.
Genres: Action Adventure Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-10-06
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Outlanders
1986-12-16
Outlanders
Overview: In the midst of a violent invasion of Earth by unknown alien forces, photo-journalist Wakatsuki Tetsuya comes across a scantily-clad alien woman, cutting a swath of death through the Terran ranks with her sword. After a chaotic struggle, Tetsuya is knocked unconscious, only to awaken aboard her starship. To his surprise, she turns out to be Kahm, the invaders' princess - and she has picked Tetsuya for a starring role in her upcoming wedding. As the groom....
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-12-16
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One Piece: The Movie
2000-03-04
One Piece: The Movie
Overview: There once was a pirate known as the Great Gold Pirate Woonan, who obtained almost one-third of the world's gold. Over the course of a few years, the pirate's existence faded, and a legend grew that he disappeared with his gold to a remote island, an island pirates continue to search for. Aboard the Going Merry, Luffy and his crew, starved and reckless, are robbed of their treasure. In an attempt to get it back, they wreck the getaway ship, guided by a young boy named Tobio, who's a captured part of El Drago's pirate crew. El Drago's love for gold has driven him to look for Woonan's island, and thanks to Woonan's treasure map, he finds it. During this time, Luffy's crew have been split up, and despite their own circumstances, they must find a way to stop El Drago from obtaining Woonan's gold.
Genres: Action Animation Adventure Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-03-04
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Fist of the North Star
1986-03-08
Fist of the North Star
Overview: After a nuclear holocaust tears the world apart, mankind is forced to the harshness of not only the oppression of others who are much more powerful, but the dead earth which seems to be getting worse with every passing moment. But a savior has risen from the ashes, a man who will defeat those who would torment the weak and make the world a livable place once more. A man named Kenshiro...
Genres: Animation Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-03-08
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The Tomb of Dracula
1980-08-19
The Tomb of Dracula
Overview: Boston, United States. Dracula, the immortal vampire, interrupts a satanic ritual and flees with Dolores, the woman whom the members of the evil cult are about to murder. Overwhelmed by his love for her, and unable to drink her blood, they have a son together, whom they name Janus. (Loosely based on Marvel's The Tomb of Dracula comic book series.)
Genres: Animation Drama Horror TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1980-08-19
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Techno Police 21C
1982-08-07
Techno Police 21C
Overview: The year is 2001 and the criminals have taken over Centinel City. The Police have lost control. The citizens are terrified... and no one can stop the madness. Even the Techno Police, a special anti-crime squad, find the situation hopeless until a wise cracking cop with an uncanny knack for out-guessing the criminals joins the force. When a powerful experiment tank is hijacked, the Techno Police and their newest recruit go to work. Equipped with an ultra-sonic car and crime-fighting Technoids, the rookie cop sets out on a death defying high-speed chase through the streets... trying to capture the crooks and trying to stay alive. But no one is aware of the awesome powers about to be unleashed.
Genres: Animation Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-08-07
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はじめましてトーマスシリーズ トーマスとこうざんてつどうのなかまたち
2010-08-18
はじめましてトーマスシリーズ トーマスとこうざんてつどうのなかまたち
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-08-18
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Black Jack: The Two Doctors in Black
2005-12-17
Black Jack: The Two Doctors in Black
Overview: The mega-corporate Daedalus Group is under attack by a small group of activists known as the Ghost of Icarus. While taking care of some of the victims of the bombing, Black Jack encounters Dr. Kiriko, also known as Death Incarnate, who just like him, asks his patients huge sums of money but instead of saving them, he offers them a painless death. When the activist group requests both doctors’ collaboration, Black Jack finds himself caught in a spiral of life, death and treason while trying to save his patients' lives and avoid the breaking of a biological war that could destroy humanity.
Genres: Animation Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-12-17
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Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
2013-03-30
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
Overview: The events of Battle of Gods take place some years after the battle with Majin Buu, which determined the fate of the entire universe. After awakening from a long slumber, Beerus, the God of Destruction is visited by Whis, his attendant and learns that the galactic overlord Frieza has been defeated by a Super Saiyan from the North Quadrant of the universe named Goku, who is also a former student of the North Kai. Ecstatic over the new challenge, Goku ignores King Kai's advice and battles Beerus, but he is easily overwhelmed and defeated. Beerus leaves, but his eerie remark of "Is there nobody on Earth more worthy to destroy?" lingers on. Now it is up to the heroes to stop the God of Destruction before all is lost.
Genres: Animation Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-03-30
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The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots
1969-03-18
The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots
Overview: His goal is to help the weak and defenseless, but his saving a mouse makes him the most wanted in all the land. On the run from incessant, dim-witted mice, Perro befriends a young miller's boy, Pierre; together, they decide to seek fame and fortune. When they cross paths with the lovely Princess Rosa, Perro determines to get Pierre hitched to Her Royal Highness.
Genres: Family Action Adventure Comedy Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-03-18
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Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island
1981-07-18
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island
Overview: Professor Senbei finds a videotape of his deceased father providing instructions on how to create a love potion. The main ingredient is a tear of the evil Gyaasuka Daimao who lives at the Wonder Island. To retrieve it, Senbei takes Arale and Gatchan on a wacky adventure.
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-07-18
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Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur
2006-03-04
Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur
Overview: After bringing a fossilized egg back to life with the Time Cloth, Nobita finds himself the owner of a baby dinosaur. Everything is fine until it grows up. Nobita and friends use Doraemon's time machine to return it back to its own time.
Genres: Animation Adventure Family Fantasy Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-03-04
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Harmagedon
1983-03-12
Harmagedon
Overview: From the depths of space he is coming... Ancient beyond understanding, his power is immeasurable. He has destroyed half the universe and is on his way here. He is… Genma. Only two people are aware of the imminent catastrophe: Princess Luna, a modern day prophetess and Vega, a cybernetic crusader from a world long since ravaged by Genma. Determined to spare the Earth from a similar fate, Luna and Vega must try to mobilize the most potent psychics in the world. Together, this army of fledging psychic warriors must succeed where billions have tried... and failed. But will they be able to gather their champions in time? Genma’s agents are already on Earth to ensure that their master meets with no opposition!
Genres: Horror Action Animation Fantasy Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-03-12
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Doctor Mambo & Kaitou Jibako: Uchuu yori Ai wo Komete
1983-09-10
Doctor Mambo & Kaitou Jibako: Uchuu yori Ai wo Komete
Overview: The dashing Dr. Mambo and his unlikely sidekick, Jibako the thief, help Princess Laura, former ruler of Eden, to regain her birthright from the usurping president Capo.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-09-10
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Ninja Hattori-kun + Perman: ESP Wars
1984-03-17
Ninja Hattori-kun + Perman: ESP Wars
Overview: One day, Kenichi meets Yuri, a foreign girl who is being chased by someone. In front of Hattori-kun and the Perman team, a mysterious masked monster named Psychoman, who can also levitate, appears. Psychoman, who plans to use his supernatural powers to conquer the world, forms an esper army of his own kind...
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-03-17
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Dragon Ball: The Path to Power
1996-03-04
Dragon Ball: The Path to Power
Overview: A retelling of Dragon Ball's origin with a different take on the meeting of Goku, Bulma, and Kame-Sen'nin. It also retells the Red Ribbon Army story; but this time they find Goku rather than Goku finding them.
Genres: Animation Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-03-04
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Sea Prince and the Fire Child
1981-07-18
Sea Prince and the Fire Child
Overview: In this Japanese animated film, Sea Prince and Fire Child are two youngsters in love who flee from their disapproving parents into a world filled with risks and adventure.
Genres: Family Fantasy Animation Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-07-18
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Metal Gear Solid 3: Existence
2005-12-22
Metal Gear Solid 3: Existence
Overview: A three and a half hour cut of Metal Gear Solid 3's cinematics featuring remastered sound. This is a version of the story presented as a film.
Genres: Thriller Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-12-22
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Touch 3: Don't Pass Me By
1987-04-11
Touch 3: Don't Pass Me By
Overview: Due to sickness, the coach position of the Meisei High School baseball team is handed to Eijiro Kashiwaba. He is a ruthless man who forces the team to enter a Spartan training procedure. Tatsuya and Minami slowly discover stories about his past and wonder what his true intentions are.
Genres: Drama Animation Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-04-11
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Bavi Stock I: Fated to Be A Target
1985-12-20
Bavi Stock I: Fated to Be A Target
Overview: Agent Kate Lee Jackson of the GPP (Space Police) frees the mute girl Muna from a prison on the Bentika Empire, a huge floating satellite. She also frees Bavi Stock, a young boxer jailed after accidentally killing an opponent and is in danger of being killed by the brutal prison regime.
Genres: Fantasy Animation Science Fiction Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-12-20
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Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World
1983-03-13
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World
Overview: Arale and her friends learn of a World Grand Prix being organised by the Radial Kingdom. The prize is marrying Princess Front (a dead ringer to Ms. Yamabuki) or 1 million dollars. Of course they decide to enter for the money. Not so for Dr. Mashirito; he is going for the princess and will stop at nothing to win! The princess though has her own plan, which involves Ms. Yamabuki, and that of course means even Dr. Slump decides to enter with his trusty Borobo. Let the race begin...
Genres: Action Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-03-13
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Slayers Return
1996-08-03
Slayers Return
Overview: Lina Inverse and Naga the White Serpent are back! What begins as a routine bandit-stomping turns into the adventure of a lifetime involving magical golems, an ancient Elven weapon and even someone bent on destroying the world. It's a predicament only Lina and Naga could get themselves in to.
Genres: Animation Adventure Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-08-03
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Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! Clear Skies Over Penguin Village
1993-06-03
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! Clear Skies Over Penguin Village
Overview: At the Penguin Village, the dinosaurs styled monster named Dodongadon appeared. But he was small as Arale and did not have strong power. Arale defeat him very easily, and Dodongadon called his mother Mamangadon. She was huge and had a big power. How Arale can defeat this big monster?
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-06-03
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Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie - The Flying Ghost Ship
2011-08-06
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie - The Flying Ghost Ship
Overview: The Gokaigers embark on a quest to find the ghost ship that harbors the legendary God Eye, which grants any wish to whoever wields it. During their adventure, they must face Los Dark, the captain of the ghost ship, and a host of revived enemies of the previous Super Sentai teams such as Agent Abrella and Baseball Mask.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction Fantasy Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-08-06
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Fight! Dragon (TV Pilot) - Dragon Flies to Hong Kong.
Fight! Dragon (TV Pilot) - Dragon Flies to Hong Kong.
Overview: After ten years Ryuma Shiranui, aka Dragon, returns to Hong Kong to visit the grave of his mentor, Kaizan Fubiki, who recently died from "an accidental fall off a cliff." Shadow, an international organization of assassins who specialize in arranging "accidents" so that their clients will never be suspected of murder, have been contracted to kill Kaimei Lin. The job is given to "Red Tiger" who warns Dragon not to interfere, which of course he does. Red Tiger kidnaps Lin's wife and demands a ransom, intending that when he shows up to pay, both he and his wife will suffer a tragic accident. But Dragon shows up to deliver the ransom instead.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
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Hermes - Winds of Love
1997-04-12
Hermes - Winds of Love
Overview: The creator of the world orders Hermes to defeat the evil King Minos, tyrant of Crete. With his beautiful wife, Aphrodite, by his side, he bravely responds to the challenge. A battle between good and evil rocks the heavens as Hermes fights to unite Greece!
Genres: Animation Drama Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1997-04-12
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Cyborg 009 and the Monster Wars
1967-03-19
Cyborg 009 and the Monster Wars
Overview: Cyborg 009 and his team are re-united to fight the latest menace from the Black Ghost. Before they can tackle their foe the team must overcome an army of monsters sent to stop them, including giant jellyfish, stingrays, plesiosaurs and treacherous cyborgs.
Genres: Action Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-03-19
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Cyborg 009
1966-07-20
Cyborg 009
Overview: Cyborg 009 movie based on the manga of the same name. Features 009's origin and an epic battle against Black Ghost and their evil robot forces.
Genres: Action Science Fiction Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-07-20
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Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
1990-03-10
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
Overview: The evil Dr. Kochin uses the dragon balls to resurrect his mentor, Dr. Wheelo, in an effort to take over the world. Dr. Wheelo, his body having been destroyed by the avalanche that killed him fifty years before, desires the body of the strongest fighter in the world as his new vessel. Believing Roshi to be the world's strongest warrior, Dr. Kochin abducts Bulma and forces Roshi to surrender himself to save her. When Goku hears of their abduction, he goes to their rescue.
Genres: Action Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-03-10
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Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
1971-07-18
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Overview: A peasant boy and 38 cats band against the tyrannical Ali Baba the 33rd and his cat-phobic genie.
Genres: Action Animation Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1971-07-18
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Crayon Shin-chan: Invoke a Storm! The Kasukabe Boys of the Evening Sun
2004-04-16
Crayon Shin-chan: Invoke a Storm! The Kasukabe Boys of the Evening Sun
Overview: At a strange movie theater, everyone gets sucked into the film they're watching. The longer they stay, the less they remember about the real world!
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-04-16
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Case of the Disjointed Murder
1977-03-14
Case of the Disjointed Murder
Overview: In the summer of 1947, various men and women gather at a mansion in the countryside at the invitation of Kazuma Utagawa. They are artists, novelists, poets, painters, playwrights, actresses, etc. Then the murders begin, one after another. The incident seemed to have no continuity...
Genres: Mystery Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1977-03-14
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Fighting Spirit: Champion Road
2003-06-25
Fighting Spirit: Champion Road
Overview: Makunouchi Ippo is the new Featherweight champion of Japan and is now ready for his first title defense. His opponent, the former Jr. Featherweight champion and a medical student, Sanada Kazuki. In addition to this feud, Sanada is being coached by Kamogawa's former rival, Hama Dankichi. What makes things worse is that Sanada works at the same hospital where Kumi is a nurse at and everybody at the hospital wants Sanada to win. Not only does Ippo have to defend his title, he has to reclaim his love.
Genres: Animation Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2003-06-25
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Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: The Sacred Star of Milos
2011-07-02
Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: The Sacred Star of Milos
Overview: After a mysterious prisoner with only a few weeks left on his sentence breaks out of prison in Central City, the Elric brothers attempt to track him down. The search leads them to Table City in the southwestern country of Creta, where Alphonse rescues a young alchemist named Julia from the very man they are trying to capture. In the thick of the fight, they literally tumble into Julia's home turf, the slums of Milos Valley, and are embroiled in the grassroots rebellion of her people.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy Animation Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-07-02
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Undersea Super Train: Marine Express
1979-08-26
Undersea Super Train: Marine Express
Overview: The plot of Marine Express can be described in two parts. The first part focuses on the people boarding the train and the problems they encounter on it. The second part takes place after the train has stopped at its half-way point, an island that used to be home to an ancient civilization millennia ago and has its fair share of secrets.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Science Fiction TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1979-08-26
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The Adventure of Gamba and the Otter
1991-07-20
The Adventure of Gamba and the Otter
Overview: When Chuta, a badly injured mouse, staggers off a ship in Tokyo Harbor, he bumps into out-of-towners Gamba and Bobo, who are at a party being given by Yoisho, the sailor-mouse. Chuta tells the local mice that he has escaped from Devil's Island, where Norio the evil ermine has crushed the mice with his reign of terror.
Genres: Adventure Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-07-20
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Sweet Trap
1963-09-03
Sweet Trap
Overview: An office worker who dreams of a peaceful happiness with her boyfriend is forced into prostitution by yakuza.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-09-03
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Adachi-ga Hara
1991-11-16
Adachi-ga Hara
Overview: A science-fiction fantasy based loosely on the classical Japanese Noh theatre drama Adachi-ga Hara about the demon Onibaba, of which lyrical extracts are quoted at intermission-like intervals throughout the film. The plot centres on a journey made by a space pilot named Yūkei who arrives at a planet upon which a murderous "witch" is said to reside.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-11-16
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Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins
1997-08-01
Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins
Overview: Lupin is framed for the murder of Inspector Zenigata by a mysterious assailant holding a silver-coloured Walther P38 pistol Lupin himself once owned. Tracking the true killer leads Lupin to the island of the bloodthirsty Tarantula assassins inside the Devil’s Triangle. After joining the spider-tattooed army against their will, Lupin and his gang make both new friends and enemies as they not only plan to take home the Tarantulas’ massive gold repository for themselves, but hunt down the shooter from Lupin’s past. Can Lupin put to rest this demon who haunts his memories with the Walther P38?
Genres: Action Adventure Animation TV Movie Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1997-08-01
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Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! City of Dreams, Mechapolis
1985-07-13
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! City of Dreams, Mechapolis
Overview: Children are lured to Metropolis only to find that the renowned, mythical city may not be the happy-go-lucky utopia they'd thought it would be.
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-07-13
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Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle
1984-12-22
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle
Overview: Senbei Norimaki finds the secret treasure named “Eye of Rainbow” of the legendary Nanaba Castle in the mountain. This treasure makes every dream come true. When the gang of Arale Norimaki and Gatchan tried to steal the treasure, Bisna, who is the descendant of Nanaba Kingdom, takes the treasure. Bisna wants to revive the devil and Nanaba Kingdom. Arale and her friends went towards the secret Nanaba Castle to get back the treasure.
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-12-22
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Fumoon
1980-08-30
Fumoon
Overview: Nuclear testing has resulted in the abrupt evolution of the Fumoon, a tiny but highly intelligent humanoid race on a small island, who are detected by Dr. Yamadano. Except for a few witnesses including the detective Shinsaku Ban, and the young men Rock and Kenichi and Kenichi’s sister Pichi (Pinoko), no one believes him. The Fumoon are kidnapping animals from around the world to bring with them as they use their space ships to evacuate the earth, because they know Earth is shortly to be destroyed by an enveloping cloud of black gas created by a stellar explosion. The Fumoon intend to abandon mankind, but one Fumoon, Rokoko, who becomes good friends with Kenichi, tries to help Dr. Yamadano and the others to develop a space ship to allow a few humans to escape, with the help of Dr. Ochanomizu and Dr. Frankenstein.
Genres: Animation TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1980-08-30
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Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
1982-07-10
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
Overview: When local teacher Midori Yamabuki receives an emergency summons to her home planet it turns out to be a trap devised by galactic warlord Dr. Mashirito, and it's up to Dr. Senbei Norimaki and a group of students (including his robot daughter Arale) to venture into space to save her.
Genres: Animation Comedy Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-07-10
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There Goes Our Hero: After the Ball Game
1980-12-13
There Goes Our Hero: After the Ball Game
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Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1980-12-13
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There Goes Our Hero
1979-11-03
There Goes Our Hero
Overview: The Seibu Lions baseball team makes it to the next round of a baseball tournament thanks to the heroic efforts of its star player, Tabuchi, but the next stage will involve hard work and cooperation.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1979-11-03
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There Goes Our Hero: The Heat of the Pennant Race
1980-05-03
There Goes Our Hero: The Heat of the Pennant Race
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Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1980-05-03
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Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target
1998-04-18
Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target
Overview: Ran’s secret past revealed! Ten years ago, something happened between her mom and dad. Now, plagued by nightmares, Ran is starting to remember… Meanwhile, a murderous card dealer breaks out of jail to seek revenge. His target: Ran’s father. Can Conan stop him in time and save his girlfriend’s family?
Genres: Animation Crime Mystery Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1998-04-18
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Hunter × Hunter Pilot
1998-07-26
Hunter × Hunter Pilot
Overview: The stand-alone pilot OVA which was shown as part of the "Jump Super Anime Tour" of 1998. Shortly before the TV series, a summary is presented of the story of Gon who wants to become a hunter and the friends he makes in the process.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1998-07-26
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Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark...
1994-03-12
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark...
Overview: While at the beach Arale Norimaki rescues a shark. In return, the shark invites her and the rest of the Norimaki to their underwater city. Meanwhile, Suppaman intends to follow them and get revenge. While in the city, Arale meets Urashima Tarō, who joins Arale while playing at the amusement park.
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-03-12
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Yona Yona Penguin
2009-12-23
Yona Yona Penguin
Overview: Rintaro directs a tale of three children who visit a land of wonder. This is the first "3D anime" that Madhouse has produced. Oh, and there are penguins.
Genres: Family Animation Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-12-23
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Vampiyan Kids
1999-01-01
Vampiyan Kids
Overview: Have you ever heard of the Vampiyans? One noble family of such vegetarian vampires have been banished from Monster Land for their inability to scare humans. To lift the exile set on the family, Papa, the head of the household, must scare 1000 humans. To this end, he attempts to use his magnificent skills in making new inventions, but always and inevitably fails. To complicate things further, Papa's daughter Suh falls in love with a young human boy and no longer wants to return to Monster Land. Will Papa ever get his family back home?
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1999-01-01
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Fist of the North Star - TV Compilation 2 - Six Sacred Fists of Nanto! Rei, the Star of Justice
1988-01-14
Fist of the North Star - TV Compilation 2 - Six Sacred Fists of Nanto! Rei, the Star of Justice
Overview: Compilation film covering the Rei story arc of the Fist of the North Star TV Series
Genres: Animation Action Science Fiction TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-01-14
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Fist of the North Star - TV Compilation 3 - Legend of the Conqueror of Century's End - Raoh Must Die!
1988-02-12
Fist of the North Star - TV Compilation 3 - Legend of the Conqueror of Century's End - Raoh Must Die!
Overview: Compilation film covering the fourth arc of the Fist of the North Star TV series involving Raoh
Genres: Animation Action Adventure Science Fiction TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-02-12
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Angel Cop
1989-09-01
Angel Cop
Overview: In the late twentieth century, the Secret Security Force was formed to stop the actions of the communist terrorist group known as the Red May. Angel, a beautiful, yet cold woman, has recently joined the small anti-terrorist group. But her first mission will be a true test of skill, for members of the Red May are being found dead, murdered by gruesome methods. Who is causing these murders? And why? Written by Chuck "Dark-Side" Williamson
Genres: Thriller Animation Crime Science Fiction Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-09-01
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The Legend of Watt Poe
1988-02-12
The Legend of Watt Poe
Overview: The legend of Watt Poe, a mysterious whale said to give happiness, in a world destroyed many years ago by a nuclear war
Genres: Animation Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-02-12
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Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura
2003-09-05
Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura
Overview: Kimura finally has his championship match. It takes place at the annual champion carnival. But now he must face the intense champion, Mashiba for the Junior Lightweight championship.
Genres: Animation Comedy Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2003-09-05
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Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies
1986-12-20
Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies
Overview: The great King Gurumes is searching for the Dragon Balls in order to put a stop to his endless hunger. A young girl named Pansy who lives in the nearby village has had enough of the treachery and decides to seek Muten Rōshi for assistance. Can our heroes save the village and put a stop to the Gurumes Army?
Genres: Action Animation Adventure Comedy Fantasy Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-12-20
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Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
1989-07-15
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
Overview: In order to wish for immortality and avenge his father, Garlic Jr. collects the dragon balls, kidnapping Goku's son Gohan in the process. Goku, Kami, Piccolo, and Krillin unite to rescue Gohan and save the world from being sucked into a dead zone.
Genres: Animation Action Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-07-15
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The Tale of Osamu Tezuka: I'm Son-Goku
1989-08-27
The Tale of Osamu Tezuka: I'm Son-Goku
Overview: A semi-autobiography of Tezuka Osamu combined with a 30 minute science-fiction setting of Journey to the West.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-08-27
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Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! From Penguin Village with Love
1993-07-10
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! From Penguin Village with Love
Overview: Unable to entertain their princess Puruah, the kingdom of Yapaya requests professor Senbei to create a comedic robot capable of making her laugh for the first time in her life.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-07-10
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Kenya Boy
1984-03-10
Kenya Boy
Overview: An 11-year-old boy who goes to Africa with his father in 1941. Because he is Japanese, the father is detained by the British. The boy joins up with a beautiful native girl, and the adventure begins.
Genres: Animation Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-03-10
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Sukeban Deka
1991-04-21
Sukeban Deka
Overview: Saki Asamiya is given a chance to delay her mother's execution by working as an undercover cop and infiltrating Takanoha High School to investigate some mysterious deaths among the student body. Once there, she comes face-to-face with the powerful Mizuchi sisters, who moved in and have taken control after her previous expulsion.
Genres: Animation Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-04-21
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Nora
1985-01-21
Nora
Overview: Nora is on vacation in a "Holiday Inn" space station. When the artificial gravity fails, the whole space resort becomes chaotic but she helps solve the problem.
Genres: Adventure Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-01-21
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Wonderful World
2010-06-19
Wonderful World
Overview: The film's story poses the possibility that all of humanity, without exception, live in two worlds of existence: the real world and a second world known as "Hemu". Humans live their lives in Hemu when they sleep in the real world. Hidden in each person is another life of which he or she has no recollection of, except for nightmares which are soon forgotten upon waking up. However, there a few rare individuals who are aware of the existence of Hemu and the curious consequences it has on the real world.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-06-19
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Young Eleven
1979-06-01
Young Eleven
Overview: A boy from the farm with amazing running speed is asked to join a newly formed national soccer team and discovers a natural talent for the game. The movie is inspired by Japan's hosting of the 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship.
Genres: Animation TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1979-06-01
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Hanappe Bazooka
1992-09-04
Hanappe Bazooka
Overview: Lecherous high school boy Hanappe is visited by two demons who step from his TV and immediately fall in lust with his mother and sister. The demons turn Hanappe's home into a meeting ground for their demonic friends and grant Hanappe the power of the Hanappe Bazooka. Now his index finger is capable of both a deadly blast and the ability to drive women in a lustful frenzy, but Hanappe isn't very good at controlling it and winds up in serious trouble.
Genres: Animation Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-09-04
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Mouse Story: The Adventures of George and Gerald
2007-12-22
Mouse Story: The Adventures of George and Gerald
Overview: Nezumi Monogatari is the story of two mice called George and Gerald who embark on a journey together with three friends to find the “Dragon of Light”.
Genres: Animation Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-12-22
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Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha!! Excited Heart of Summer Vacation
1994-07-09
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha!! Excited Heart of Summer Vacation
Overview: The Norimaki Family, the Soramame Family, Suppaman, and Dr. Mashirito end up coming to a summer resort which is really a haunted castle filled with monsters. While enjoying the many facilities, such as the arcades and hot spring baths, they all end up falling into the clutches of Vandora, a female vampire who intends to feed off them.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-07-09
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Charge!! Men's Private School
1988-06-23
Charge!! Men's Private School
Overview: Otokojuku, a private school for juvenile delinquents that were previously expelled from normal schools. At this school, Japanese chivalry is taught through the feudal and military fundamentals. Similar to an action film, the classes are overwhelmed by violence. Only those who survive it become true men. (Animenfo)
Genres: Animation Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-06-23
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Hell Teacher Nube
1996-07-06
Hell Teacher Nube
Overview: Kumiko Ijima is a very timid girl who happens to recognize a murderer still in pursuit at a park. With the help of her friend Kyoko Inaba, she warns the police about the wanted man. After trying to escape the police by car, the murderer crashes and ends up in the hospital. Some time later, a mysterious entity starts to terrorize the neighborhood in search of a girl who has the name initials K.I. and uses a red ribbon on her hair.
Genres: Animation Horror Fantasy Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-07-06
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Mahjong Hishouden: Naki no Ryuu - Hiryuu no Shou
1991-08-23
Mahjong Hishouden: Naki no Ryuu - Hiryuu no Shou
Overview: An OVA released in 1991. Unlike the previous OVA series, this episode was produced separately by Toshiba.
Genres: Animation Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-08-23
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