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Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy
Overview: Goemon's wedding to Murasaki Suminawa, daughter of a samurai clan's leader, is interrupted when the Fuma ninjas attack, kidnapping the bride-to-be and demanding her family's ancient treasure as ransom. Lupin, Jigen, Goemon and Fujiko work together once again to try to save Murasaki and get to the treasure before the Fuma can steal it.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure Comedy Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-12-26
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Super Mario Brothers: Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach
Overview: When Princess Peach is kidnapped by the monster King Koopa, Mario and his brother Luigi journey to the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue her.
Genres: Animation Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-07-20
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Gin no Otoko
Overview: One day, nineteen-year-old university student Yuji gets dumped by his girlfriend Keiko for no apparent reason. Sad and baffled by this sudden development, he opens a newspaper and sees an advertisement of an agency called Evening saying they hire hosts to work with female customers. Yuji calls them and soon begins working as a gigolo. In this new job he faces some unexpected trouble at first; however, his kind and honest attitude eventually wins the hearts of his clients.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-01-10
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Mr. Pen Pen
Overview: Pen-Pen, the hat-and-tie-wearing prince of Penguin Land, turns up unexpectedly on little Mika's doorstep. and invites himself and his zany friends to stay.
Genres: Animation TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-03-31
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Far East of Eden: Ziria's Dreamlike Chapter
Overview: Based on the first Tengai Makyou game, that initially came out in 1989 as one of the first titles for NEC's PC Engine CD-ROM.
Genres: Animation Adventure Fantasy Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-07-27
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Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand Power
Overview: Sequel to Ikenai Boy.
Genres: Animation Comedy Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-09-28
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Ikenai Boy
Overview: An anime adaptation of the erotic manga "Ikenai Boy" by Yoshihiro Suma, serialized in Business Jump. Our hero is the typical young energetic college boy, but he got a special gift. He has "magic hands" that put all women in ecstasy. Obviously, he is taking advantage of this gift by meeting one bishoujo after the other!
Genres: Animation Comedy Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-04-27
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Racing Circuit Romance Twin
Overview: Hyoo Hino's birth was rocky. That, in itself, induced mental disorders to his mother, Kanae. Raised by his aunt right until reaching 17 years of age, he curses the day he came to this world and entertains suicidal thoughts. However, a girl, named Hibiki Uchida, became the beacon of his miserable life. She herself suffered from a tumultuous relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Kazuya, and even considered ending her life...
Genres: Animation Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-01-24
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Uncle Remodelling Course
Overview: An omnibus-style 11-part animation work for the theater, in which the members of the 800 OL Committee, representatives of OLs all over the country, summarize the realities of everyday men. Hundreds of OLs gathered by Chinami Shimizu, who worked at a computer-related company, observe the company's boss and other uncles while commuting and working. Classify it into genres such as commuting, tea, meetings, and adultery, and uncover the ecology of uncles.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-02-24
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Mami the Psychic: Dancing Dolls in a Starry Sky
Overview: Schoolgirl Mami Sakura discovers that she has superpowers. She can sense other people in trouble and teleport to help them, but she keeps her secret double-life hidden from her parents with the help of her schoolfriend, Kazuo Takahata. In this short film, Mami uses her powers to make a puppet show for deprived children.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-03-12
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Vampire Wars
Overview: The rural American west is the setting for this OVA, in which a bizarre and brutal attack on a NASA base in Arizona attracts the attention of a French secret service agent, Monsieur Lassar, when a dead CIA agent is found floating on the Seine in Paris. Lassar is convinced that these two events are related, and sets out to prove it. His investigation leads him to film star Lamia Vindaw and a vampire cult that may be far more vicious and dangerous than its eccentric exterior makes it seem.
Genres: Animation Action Crime Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-11-30
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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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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness
Overview: Welcome to a world...where Pokémon, and ONLY Pokémon, live. A world where Pokémon can talk -- just like we do. Meet a boy who has mysteriously turned into a Piplup! This Piplup soon meets a Chimchar, who dreams of joining a brave Exploration Team. And at that magical moment, an exciting new adventure begins! Join us... After all, a whole new world of mystery and exploration awaits! Life is full of adventure, so get ready to explore!
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-09-09
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Pro Golfer Saru: Kouga Hikyou! Kage no Ninpou Golfer Sanjou!
Overview: Set in a hidden valley in the Japanese Alps, Saru and his family must battle a trio of golf-assassins.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-10-03
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Delpower X Bakuhatsu Miracle Genki!
Overview: Manami Hanemoto is the granddaughter of Delpower X's creator Dr Tatsuemon. The Gernanoids, soldiers the army of Getzeru, are out to destroy the robot and its young pilot as part of their mission of galactic conquest.
Genres: Comedy Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-12-21
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The Weathering Continent
Overview: Three adventurers – a warrior, a priest, and a young woman – traverse a land devastated by centuries of environmental calamities searching only for a way to survive. In their journeys they stumble across first the remains of a band of desperate treasure-hunters, and then the treasure they were seeking: Azec Sistra, the legendary City of the Dead. Unfortunately, the bandits responsible for slaughtering the treasure-hunters have also found their way to the city, but more worrisome still are the guardians which protect Azec Sistra from those who would violate the spirits at rest there…
Genres: Animation Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-06-21
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Marmalade Boy
Overview: Miki's lying in bed in the school's nursery after being hit in the face by a ball, supposedly asleep when Yuu comes in. Yuu asks her if she is asleep but she does not answer, so he looks at her as she sleeps. Then he kisses her and leaves. As soon as he has left, Miki jumps up, surprised and wonders what he is up to, since they have just met... or have they?
Genres: Animation Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-03-04
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Tales of Seduction
Overview: In this collection of three separate stories, Tsurujiro Kazama is a songwriter for some of Japan's most popular Idol singers ... singers he exacts a unique price from. Also included are the stories of Toyama no Benbei ... seducer extraordinaire!
Genres: Romance Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-12-27
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Nintama Rantaro the Movie: Ninjutsu Academy - All Hands on Deck!
Overview: The Ninjutsu Academy students return from summer break to hear that due to one of Komatsuda's mistakes, all their summer homework was mixed up. As a result Kisanta, who received an assignment meant for a sixth year, has gone missing after trying to sneak into Oomagatoki Castle to steal their lord's fundoshi. A group including Shinbei and Kirimaru is sent to rescue him, but since Oomagatoki is at war with Tasogaredoki Castle it might be a difficult mission.
Genres: Animation Comedy Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-03-12
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Nintama Rantaro the Movie: Ninjutsu Academy - All Hands on Deck!
Overview: The Ninjutsu Academy students return from summer break to hear that due to one of Komatsuda's mistakes, all their summer homework was mixed up. As a result Kisanta, who received an assignment meant for a sixth year, has gone missing after trying to sneak into Oomagatoki Castle to steal their lord's fundoshi. A group including Shinbei and Kirimaru is sent to rescue him, but since Oomagatoki is at war with Tasogaredoki Castle it might be a difficult mission.
Genres: Animation Comedy Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-03-12
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Nintama Rantaro the Movie: Ninjutsu Academy - All Hands on Deck!
Overview: The Ninjutsu Academy students return from summer break to hear that due to one of Komatsuda's mistakes, all their summer homework was mixed up. As a result Kisanta, who received an assignment meant for a sixth year, has gone missing after trying to sneak into Oomagatoki Castle to steal their lord's fundoshi. A group including Shinbei and Kirimaru is sent to rescue him, but since Oomagatoki is at war with Tasogaredoki Castle it might be a difficult mission.
Genres: Animation Comedy Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-03-12
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Domain of Murder
Overview: On the trail of a missing husband, private investigator Goro crosses paths with a deranged killer.
Genres: Mystery Animation Drama Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-09-01
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Spooky Kitaro
Overview: Movie based on the 1985 TV anime.
Genres: Animation Comedy Fantasy Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-12-21
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms II: Tensho's Heroes
Overview: The sequel to 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' (1985)
Genres: Action History War Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-08-22
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Spooky Kitaro: The Great Yokai War
Overview: The second movie based on the 1985 TV anime.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Horror Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-03-15
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Blue Comet SPT Layzner: Act-III Seal 2000
Overview: An expanded version of the final episode of the TV series (38) that features new animation and a longer epilogue.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure War Science Fiction Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-10-21
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Blue Comet SPT Layzner: Act-I Eiji 1996
Overview: OVA that recaps the first part (episodes 01-24) of the Layzner TV series.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure War Science Fiction Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-08-21
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Blue Comet SPT Layzner: Act-II Le Cain 1999
Overview: OVA that recaps the second part (episodes 26-37) of the Layzner TV series.
Genres: War Action Adventure Animation Science Fiction Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-09-21
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Desert Rose
Overview: Mariko, codenamed "Rose Marie", is a leader of an anti-terrorism group, CAT (Counter Attack Terrorism). She lost her husband and son in a terrorist bomb attack at an airport. Also suffering injuries in the blast, she was left with a scar that looked like a rose flower on her chest. A secret summit conference is due to be held in Switzerland, with Marie's team deployed as security. However, it becomes clear terrorists have already made a move to sabotage the meeting...
Genres: Animation Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-04-25
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Dream Dimension Gentleman
Overview: When a strange group of men attempt to kidnap Atsuko Fukune, a dancer at a club, she seeks the help of Mamiya Mugen, a famous detective - who also happens to be a child. When it turns out that other girls have gone missing, Mamiya, with the help of his butler Alucard, springs into action to solve the mystery.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-02-21
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Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan
Overview: While the Saiyan Paragus persuades Vegeta to rule a new planet, King Kai alerts Goku of the South Galaxy's destruction by an unknown Super Saiyan.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-03-06
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Delinquent in Drag
Overview: Does being the only guy in an all girl school sound like paradise? It might be, if the girls knew you were a guy, but to stay in school teenage pervert Banji can't let can't let anyone find out his chromosomes don't match. Banji's status conscious parents want him to go to a good school, but not enough to spend the money on a good co-ed school. Now, in addition to studying math and science, Banji has to learn how to put on a bra and makeup. His life has become a living hell. Not only is he at the bottom of the social pecking order, he must also got to conceal his inner-masculinity from the pretty classmate girl who's stolen his heart while avoiding the female bullies who threaten to expose his less-than-feminine charms in the locker room.
Genres: Animation Comedy Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-08-21
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Coo of The Far Seas
Overview: After a storm hits their island, Yusuke (driving his jet-ski) finds a baby dinosaur. He show it to his dad, they keep it and call it Coo. But there are other parties interested in a 65 million year old creature...
Genres: Animation Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-12-19
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Legend of Crystania: The Chaos Ring
Overview: Dreams begin to haunt Lady Sheru—dreams of her past life as Pirotesse. Her love, Ashram, is being tormented at the hands of the soul of Barbas posing as their former king, Beld of Marmo. Interpreting this as a plea for help, Sheru searches for a way to save him by entering the chaos realm using the Chaos Ring. Meanwhile, Redon and his friends are called to arms again as ancient creatures begin to appear after being sealed away for centuries. Both their paths will cross once again, and on their shoulders will the fate of Crystania lie.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-07-21
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Grim
Overview: "With this work, I developed/fleshed out the idea I had when making GHOST of peeling only the skin from various objects in the room, floating the skins in midair and then sticking them on different objects. This film was also shot entirely frame-by-frame with long-exposures. Along with GRIM, its meaning is 'as if to do forever.'" - Takashi Ito
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-07-26
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Spooky Kitaro: The Strongest Ghost Army! Landing in Japan!!
Overview: A monster appeared out of nowhere, transformed into a human, and began selling strange cloth. Becoming suspicious, the cat girl follows him and witnesses a horrifying scene deep in the mountains. Using a technique she had never seen before, she turned her colored paper into a piece of cloth...
Genres: Animation Horror Family Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-07-12
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My Father's Dragon
Overview: Elmer is told by a traveling cat about a baby dragon who is being held captive and mistreated on the scary Wild Island. Elmer decides to investigate and battles tigers, crocodiles and gorillas in order to rescue the little dragon.
Genres: Animation Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1997-07-05
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ビックリマン 無縁ゾーンの秘宝
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Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-07-09
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Kawaguchi Kaiji's 9 Love Stories
Overview: An OVA based on the work of Kawaguchi Kaiji consisting of nine independent stories, each animated by a different director. With Beatles music involved, somewhere.
Genres: Drama Animation Romance Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-04-02
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Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might
Overview: Goku and friends must stop a band of space pirates from consuming fruit from the Tree of Might before it's destructive powers drain Earth's energy.
Genres: Action Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-06-07
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