Chikao Ohtsuka
Also Known As: 大塚周夫, Оцука Тикао, Ootsuka Chikao, Chikao Ōtsuka, Chikao Otsuka, Chikao Ootsuka, Chikao Ôtsuka, 오오츠카 치카오
Biography: From Wikipedia: Chikao Ohtsuka (大塚 周夫) was a Japanese voice actor. He was most known for the roles of Captain Hook (Peter Pan no Bōken), Dick Dastardly (Wacky Races & Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines), Goemon Ishikawa XIII (Lupin III), Nezumi Otoko (GeGeGe no Kitaro), Denzō Yamada (Nintama Rantarō), Professor Moriarty (Sherlock Hound), Jagi (Fist of the North Star), Gol D. Roger (One Piece), Master Xehanort (Kingdom Hearts series), Dr. Weil (Mega Man Zero), Taopaipai (Dragon Ball), Piedmon and Apocalymon (Digimon), Doctor Eggman (Sonic the Hedgehog series) and Wario in his commercials. He also did Robbie Rotten in the LazyTown Japanese dubs. He was the official dubbing artist of Charles Bronson and Richard Widmark. At the time of his death, he was attached with Aoni Production.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Birthday: July 05, 1929
Deathday: January 15, 2015
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise
Overview: On a future Earth, war between the Kingdom of Honneamise and its rival, The Republic, is inevitable. As evolving technology creates new ways to wage war, a small group seeks to propel mankind into space in their world’s first spaceflight program. For astronaut candidate Shirotsugh Lhadatt, it’s a personal odyssey as he grows from an aimless young man into a leader willing to put everything on the line in order to move the human race forward and away from the brink of Armageddon.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-03-14
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Spring and Chaos
Overview: Set in the beginning of the 20th century Japan, the film follows the bright and eccentric Kenji from his late student years through his adulthood. Kenji suffers the tragedy of being an artist whose art isn't recognized during his lifetime. Based on the life of the author Kenji Miyazawa, the film depicts his brief but intense existence.
Genres: Animation Drama Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-12-14
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Night on the Galactic Railroad
Overview: Giovanni currently lives a dreary life of near non-stop work. At school, his peers ridicule him incessantly, and his employer at work is distant and cold. As his isolation from society becomes unbearable, he suddenly finds himself on a train heading far away from his miserable home. Accompanied by Campanella, an acquaintance from school, Giovanni embarks on a journey that will define the rest of his life.
Genres: Adventure Animation Drama Family Mystery Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-07-13
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Plastic Little: The Adventures of Captain Tita
Overview: Narrowly escaping the clutches of Lord Guizei and his band of professional killers, Elysse Mordish is on the run and in possession of a vital computer code needed by the military to reactivate a high-powered secret weapon. Enter Tita, intergalactic pet shop hunter and captain of the Cha Cha Maru. Through shear dumb luck she finds herself rescuing Elysse from military hunters thus putting the lives of both herself and her crew in mortal peril! It's a dangerous game of cat and mouse on a planet-wide scale with one crucial difference... mice don't shoot back, but Tita does!
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Adventure Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-03-21
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Mobile Suit Gundam 00 The Movie: -A Wakening of the Trailblazer-
Overview: The year is 2314 AD, two years have passed since the defeat of the Innovades and the exposure of the A-Laws' crimes against humanity. The A-Laws have been abolished and their infrastructure integrated into the Earth Sphere Federation Army. However, the world's exposure to GN Particles has resulted in many people awakening as True Innovators. Celestial Being has returned to the shadows to rebuild and quietly observe the infantile peace. However, an abandoned probe from an expedition to Jupiter 130 years ago approaches Earth bringing a new crisis with it, one that threatens all of mankind. While Celestial Being begins their final mission to save humanity from an unimaginable threat, Gundam Meister Setsuna F. Seiei is about to discover the true purpose of his evolution as an Innovator. Aeolia Schenberg's plan has moved into its final stage...
Genres: Action Animation Drama Science Fiction War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-09-18
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Dirty Pair: Project Eden
Overview: Agerna is a planet rich in Vizorium, the one mineral necessary to space travel. When a series of mysterious attacks on mining operations has world leaders pointing fingers and pinning blame, 3WA naturally send in their top agents to investigate. But are the Lovely Angels up to the task of stopping a mad scientist bent on taking a long dormant alien race to its final evolutionary form? Throw in a thief after a bottle of WWII-vintage wine and it's a safe bet that nobody's safe. It's more chaos, more mayhem, and even more destruction than ever before as the Dirty Pair take on their wildest case yet!
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Action Comedy Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-11-28
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Sanshiro the Judoist
Overview: In the year 1882, Sanshirou comes to Tokyo seeking for a worthy martial arts teacher. There, he meets Yano - a judo master who single-handedly defeats 39 jujitsu practitioners. Extremely impressed by his skill, Sanshirou decides to become his disciple. Later, Sanshirou falls for Sayo Murai - a girl whose father is a martial arts instructor at the local police department; and he also has to face Higaki Gennosuke, a skilled jujitsu fighter and his greatest rival.
Genres: Action Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-06-08
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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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Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition I: Celestial Being
Overview: Like the Japanese Special Editions of other Gundam and Sunrise anime series, this is the first of three volumes that will condense the first 25-episode season of Gundam 00 into feature-length videos. They all feature some new animated sequences and some partially re-recorded dialogue.
Genres: Action Drama Adventure Science Fiction War Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-10-27
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Bio Hunter
Overview: A strange virus known as the Demon Virus, attacks the human genetic code, transforming people into monsters with demonic powers. One particular monster is terrorizing the streets of Tokyo. ripping open young women to devour their livers. A famed psychic holds the secret to the identity and purpose of this monster. Now it is up to two molecular biologists. self-proclaimed Bio Hunters Komada and Koshigaya, to reach the psychic and his beautiful daughter before its too late! The Demon Virus is out to conquer the world.
Genres: Horror Animation Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-12-08
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Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
Overview: Three years after the defeat of Gargoyle and Neo-Atlantis, a new threat has surfaced bent on bringing the world under his control. Geiger, using advanced robot technology, is attempting to begin a world war, and take control of the devistated world after the destruction has stopped. Once again, Nadia and Jean must fight to save the world, only this time from itself.
Genres: Animation Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-06-29
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Fist of the North Star: Legend of Raoh - Chapter of Fierce Fight
Overview: A film adaptation of the Last Nanto General story arc from the manga, depicting the final battle between Kenshiro and Raoh that led to Kenshiro becoming the successor of Hokuto Shinken. Some events from the manga / anime have been excluded from the story (such as Raoh's fight with Juza) whereas others have been altered or expanded. New content featuring the final battle from Raoh's perspective have been added. This film serves as the follow-up to the first film in the series, which introduced Raoh and Reina's relationship, this time bringing it to a conclusion.
Genres: Action Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-04-28
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Space Pirate Captain Harlock
Overview: Space Pirate Captain Harlock and his fearless crew face off against the space invaders who seek to conquer the planet Earth.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-09-07
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Two Down Full Base
Overview: Based on the children's book by Sunada Hiroshi. Musuke "Shorty" Sato is a shortstop for the local junior baseball team, the Eggs, who is asked by his mother to look after some money for her. He foolishly lends it to Tower and Dump, the school bad-boys, and must enlist the help of the pitcher's pretty little sister.
Genres: Animation TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-05-05
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Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century
Overview: Kaitou Kid dares to challenge the police once more, setting his sights on the Russian Imperial Easter Egg. With the date, time, and place, the Osaka police force scrambles to stop him. But this time, Kid may have bitten off more than he can chew—Conan Edogawa, Heiji Hattori, and numerous others are also trying to get their hands on the jeweled egg.
Genres: Adventure Animation Crime Drama Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1999-04-17
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Rainbow Fireflies
Overview: One year ago, Yūta lost his father in a car crash. Now in the 6th grade, Yūta goes to catch beetles in a dam near a mountain, a place he often went with his father. There, Yūta meets a strange old man, and while walking in heavy rainfall, slips and blacks out. When Yūta awakes, he sees a child, Saeko, who shows him a village from the past. A precious summer vacation for Yūta begins.
Genres: Fantasy Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-05-19
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Kirato Saw Honorable Death With No Surrender ~ Mizuki Shigeru's War
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Genres: War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-07-16
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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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Astro Boy: Mighty Atom – Visitor of 100,000 Light Years, IGZA
Overview: The interplanetary spacecraft Galileo II carries Atom and his friends to Titan, a satellite of Saturn. However, what awaits them when they arrive there is an attack from an unknown entity. What appears is a mechanical life form called "Igza" that wants to destroy humans. The battle between Atom and Igza unfolds in the far reaches of space.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-09-01
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One Piece: Romance Dawn Story
Overview: The Straw Hat Pirates send Luffy to look for food in the Mini Merry II, only for Luffy to get lost and deviate from the path. Then he meets Galley's ship, a pirate. Meanwhile on an island, they realize that Galley's pirate ship is approaching, and a young girl named Silk decides to fight to protect her treasure.
Genres: Animation Adventure Comedy Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-09-21
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Phoenix: Karma Chapter
Overview: The story of two men - sculptor genius Akanemaru, and former bandit Gao. Discover how the lives of the two men cross repeatedly throughout their lives, how they struggle with their own fate, and how they are forced to compete with each other for a great honour, when karma is the only prize.
Genres: Animation Drama Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-12-20
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Lily C.A.T.
Overview: The crew of an interplanetary starship fights for survival after an alien force takes control of their craft.
Genres: Science Fiction Horror Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-09-01
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Defeat the Devil!
Overview: A one part drama/made for TV movie starring Rie Miyazawa
Genres: TV Movie Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-01-06
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Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Yuria
Overview: Second part of the new Fist of the North Star movie pentalogy presenting the story from Yuria's perspective, spanning from her childhood, including the day she first met Kenshiro.
Genres: Action Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-02-23
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Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro
Overview: The film's story is a prequel to the Fist of the North Star depicting the one year interval between Kenshiro's defeat at the hands of Shin and their later battle. Unlike the others in the series this film has a completely original storyline in which Kenshiro, near death after his battle with Shin and having used his remaining energy to kill a pack of wolves, was captured by slavers. Due to his strength, Kenshiro could escape whenever he wanted, but chose to stay and protect the other slaves.
Genres: Animation Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-10-11
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Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Toki
Overview: Fourth part of the new Fist of the North Star movie pentalogy presenting the story from Toki's perspective, leading up to Toki's imprisonment in Cassandra and eventually his duel with Raoh.
Genres: Animation Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-03-26
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The Tale of Jean Valjean
Overview: In 19th century France, an escaped convict seeks redemption while caring for a young woman whose mother he once protected, and aligning himself with a band of student revolutionaries.
Genres: Animation History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1979-09-15
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Detective Conan: Dimensional Sniper
Overview: A vicious sniper has appeared in Tokyo, rendering the people too scared to go outside, once again it's up to Conan to figure out the meaning behind the killings and capture the mysterious sniper before more lives are lost.
Genres: Animation Action Drama Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-04-19
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Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 5 - The Mystery of the Skull Wife
Overview: Fifth film of "Mysterious Thirteen Nights" series.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1971-08-01
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Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Pailsen Files The Movie
Overview: Set after the 1988 OVA movie Red Shoulder Document: Roots of Ambition and months before the events of the VOTOMS television series, Pailsen Files explores the origins of Chirico Cuvie as explained by the Red Shoulder Battalion's now-disgraced commander, Col Yoran Pailsen. Compilation of the Pailsen Files OAV series.
Genres: Action Science Fiction War Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-01-17
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Armored Trooper VOTOMS: The Last Red Shoulder
Overview: After his endeavours on planet Woodoo, Chirico reunites with his old comrades from the infamous Red Shoulder unit, planning to get revenge on their former commander, General Pailsen.
Genres: Action Animation Drama Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-08-21
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Sherlock Hound: The Movie
Overview: A collection of two theatrical rereleases from 1984 and 1986, each containing two episodes from the Sherlock Hound TV series
Genres: Animation Adventure Action Comedy Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2024-03-22
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RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio
Overview: Ayato and Haruka are middle-school sweethearts whose lives take a dire turn when the mysterious Mu invade Tokyo in the year 2012. Protecting humanity from the Mu may be Ayato's destiny, but what he really wants is to regain the relationship he once had with Haruka... a love that will have to transcend space, time, and reality itself.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2003-04-19
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Ushio and Tora: Comically Deformed Theater
Overview: Ushio encounters a strange purple monster that seems to be helpful, Tora deals with a kitten, and finally there is a mass chase, reprising all of the monsters from the OVA series.
Genres: Animation Comedy Horror Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-10-01
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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure OVA: Journey to Egypt
Overview: Kujo Jotaro is a normal, popular Japanese high-schooler, until he thinks that he is possessed by a spirit, and locks himself in prison. After seeing his grandfather, Joseph Joestar, and fighting Joseph's friend Muhammad Abdul, Jotaro learns that the "Spirit" is actually Star Platinum, his Stand, or fighting energy given a semi-solid form. Later, his mother gains a Stand, and becomes sick. Jotaro learns that it is because the vampire Dio Brando has been revived 100 years after his defeat to Jonathan Joestar, Jotaro's great-great-grandfather. Jotaro decides to join Joseph and Abdul in a trip to Egypt to defeat Dio once and for all.
Genres: Action Adventure Animation Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-05-25
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Xanadu: Legend of Dragonslayer
Overview: The evil magician Reichswar has killed the King to gain possession of a magic crystal; now he means to use its power to rule the whole Xanadu. The princess Rieru is kidnapped. One brave young warrior, wielding the magic blade Dragonslayer, goes to her rescue.
Genres: Animation Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-08-03
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Patalliro: The Stardust Project
Overview: Professor Schgerda becomes number one in the business of international diamond trade. In order to stop his Stardust Project, Patalliro borrows the strength of Patalliro the 7th and Patalliro the 10th and creates the great Patalliro assembly.
Genres: Animation Comedy Adventure Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-07-10
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One Piece: Strong World Episode 0
Overview: The introductory chapter to the movie, Strong World, which depicts the events surrounding Gold Roger's execution.
Genres: Action Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-04-24
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Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General
Overview: Kouji and his friends have defeated Dr. Hell and are now enjoying a break, but suddenly a strange prophet appears and warns everyone of an oncoming danger, mechanical beasts never seen before start appearing all around the world wrecking havoc. Its up to Kouji and his Mazinger Z to stand up to this threat but it seems he is vastly outnumber and outmatched.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1974-07-25
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Puss 'n Boots Travels Around the World
Overview: Brave cat Pero once had a bet with treacherous multimillionarie Grumon that he can travel around the world in 80 days. The stake is high, in case of success Grumon will give all of his fortune to Pero, but in case of failure Pero becomes slave of Grumon for the rest of his life. Pero departs together with his faithful friends behemoth Kato and brave Small Mouse. Grumon tries everything to prevent their arrival to the finish.
Genres: Animation Adventure Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1976-03-20
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Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
Overview: Naruto is thrilled when he is sent on a mission to protect his favorite actress, Yukie Fujikaze, on the set of her new movie, The Adventures of Princess Gale. But when the crew ventures out to film in the icy, foreboding Land of Snow, Yukie mysteriously flees! Naruto and his squad set off to find her... unaware that three Snow Ninja lie in wait, with a sinister purpose that will force Yukie to face her hidden past!
Genres: Comedy Action Animation Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-08-21
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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
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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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
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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The Adventurers Gamba and His Seven Friends
Overview: Gamba, an adventurous mouse, embarks on a journey with his childhood friend Bobo. They gather experienced mice sailors at a harbor. They encounter Chuuta, a mouse who has been injured and in need of help. He appeals for Gamba and Bobo to assist him in defending the island of Yumemishima and its inhabitants from the cruel and wicked weasel Noroi.
Genres: Adventure Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-03-04
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Arion
Overview: The story follows Arion, a young man kidnapped by Hades as a child and raised to believe that his mother was blinded by Zeus and that killing the ruler of Mount Olympus will cure her.
Genres: Adventure Action Animation Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-03-15
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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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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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Maryuu Senki
Overview: Once upon a time, there was a certain family having strong influence on the rule of the Imperial Court. They had their own might called “Kidou,” and yet got hated because of the might itself. At last, the patriarch of the family was entrapped to his death, and all the family was doomed to ruin... The present day — the survived descendants of this family, now calling themselves “Kidousyuu,” schemed to resurrect their murdered patriarch once again, and the ferocious evil spell went into action.
Genres: Animation Mystery Fantasy Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-03-05
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A Sandcastle Model Family Home
Overview: An opportune salaryman moves his family into a model mansion for 12 months; unfortunately, they must allow prospective buyers to trek through their home during business hours.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-09-15
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Kosuke and Rikimaru: The Dragon of Konpei Island
Overview: When bandits show up to lay claim to a precious treasure, swordsman brothers Kosuke and Rikimaru join with a visiting researcher to protect the last divine dragon and preserve the delicate balance of life on their remote island.
Genres: Action Adventure Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-09-23
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Lupin the Third: Pilot Film
Overview: The first animated adaptation of the popular manga series, this pilot introduces the main characters of "Lupin the Third" with montages, presented through a short frame narrative illustrating a typical gang escape.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Crime Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-01-01
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Lensman
Overview: In this animated adaptation of E. E. Doc Smith's groundbreaking science fiction serial "Grey Lensman" from the 1930s-1950s, Kimball Kinnison, a young man from the agricultural planet Mquie and his Valerian companion, Buscirk find a dying man with a legendary crystal lens embedded in his hand. As the man was dying, he mysteriously passed on the Lens to Kim. With more companions to come by, Kim must find out the purpose of the Lens before the Boskone dynasty does.
Genres: Animation Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-06-07
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Sangokushi: The Distant Land
Overview: Third movie of the Sangokushi animated film trilogy. The movie covers the longest time span of the three films, from Liu Bei's expedition to Shu in 211 CE to the death of Kongming in 234 CE.
Genres: Animation War History Drama TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-04-09
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Bonobono
Overview: The first theatrical release, titled Bonobono, opened in theaters on 1993-11-13. The film has since been broadcast on domestic television in Japan, including on broadcast satellite channels such as NHK BS-2. The film has been released on VHS and DVD in Japan, including in a "no cut" edition.
Genres: Animation Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-11-13
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Bremen 4: Angels in Hell
Overview: The story concerns four animals fighting to expel war from the earth. Though based on the "Band of Bremen (Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten)", Tezuka Osamu's fans could easily associate the story with "The Amazing Three." The cat, dog, donkey, and chicken who transform into human beings with the power of spacemen and fight to save the earth are entirely reminiscent of the three characters in the "Amazing Three" who transform themselves into animals and devote all their energies to saving the earth.
Genres: Animation Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-08-28
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Pokémon the Movie 2000
Overview: When Lawrence III's scheme to capture the Legendary Pokémon Lugia upsets the balance of nature, it is up to Ash Ketchum and his friends to save the world.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy Animation Science Fiction Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1999-07-17
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Lupin the Third: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon
Overview: Lupin squares off with two criminal families and Inspector Zenigata's new female patrol to track down a hoard of biblical-era treasure.
Genres: Animation Adventure Comedy Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-07-13
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Lupin the Third: Lupin Family Lineup
Overview: Lupin has invited all of his friends to a villa on a private island. It's the first time they've seen each other for the past five years. Lupin is planning a big surprise while they are all at the villa except Fujiko, Goemon and Jigen find Lupin's behavior to be unusual. They are also curious about who the man in the iron mask is, who is chained up to a wall for the reasons they are about to find out.
Genres: Animation Comedy Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-03-28
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Adieu Galaxy Express 999
Overview: Two years after the events of Galaxy Express 999, Earth has become a battlefield, and Tetsuro is summoned to board the Three-Nine once more. In this, the shattering, full-length theatrical conclusion to Leiji Matsumoto's epic story, all questions will be answered and all mysteries will be revealed as Tetsuro embarks on a journey which will reveal a secret so awful, even Maetel herself can hardly bear to speak of it.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-08-01
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Oishinbo: Nichibei Kome Sensou
Overview: The Oishinbo gang takes time off from the normal culinary wars to get involved with a political dispute about American rice imports. The economic conflict between a pushy US Senator from California and a nationalistic Japanese politician is further complicated by concerns about the cumulative effect of pesticide use in both American and Japanese agriculture.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-12-03
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Oishinbo: Ultimate vs. Supremacy
Overview: Culinary journalists Shirou Yamaoka and Yuuko Kurita must prepare the menu that will represent the Touzai Newspaper on an upcoming competition against the Teito Newspaper. The theme: food that promotes longevity. For a better research, both journalists head to Okinawa, place with the highest life expectancy in Japan.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-12-11
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Sherlock Hound: Mrs. Hudson Is Taken Hostage / The White Cliffs of Dover
Overview: In Baker City, London, the city of fog, the famous trademark Detective Holmes has a pipe as its trademark. Together with his assistant Watson, he uses his clear mind to solve difficult cases.
Genres: Animation Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-08-02
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Sherlock Hound: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle / Treasure Under the Sea
Overview: The famous blue ruby is stolen in such an elaborate way, that only one villain can be suspected - Professor Moriarty. It is up to Sherlock Holmes to return it and, in the process, to turn a young pick-pocket on the right path. In the second part, Moriarty sets his sights even higher, stealing a top-secret submarine from the Navy. What does he need it for? Holmes is once again on the trail.
Genres: Animation Mystery Adventure Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-03-11
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Future War 198X
Overview: An American scientist constructs a laser satellite with hopes of preventing any nuclear conflicts from occurring. However, after a fatal error from both the US and the USSR governments, war breaks out and humanity faces a new bloodshed.
Genres: Drama War Action Science Fiction Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-10-30
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Cyborg 009: Legend of the Super Galaxy
Overview: An anime film for the second Cyborg 009 anime TV series.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1980-12-20
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Toward a Time of Trouble
Overview: In prehistoric Mongolia lived a couple—Bogdo and Fayau. Their happy life is torn apart when Fayau is abducted by an invading tribe. With the supreme guardian spirit "Red Stag"'s blessing, Bogdo ventures out to the ocean but his journey ends without fulfilling his wish to be reunited with Fayau. The Red Stag, however, promises that the lovers' paths will cross again in time. The strong love between Bogdo and Fayau survives through 10,000 years of human history, as they are reborn into the Age of Discovery and again into today's world.
Genres: Animation Adventure Fantasy Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-06-16
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Kindaichi Case Files: Death God Hospital Murder Case
Overview: A one-hour special that aired after a month of the series' absence on television between episodes 23 and 24. Kindaichi investigates a hospital where a series of murders happened.
Genres: Animation Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1997-04-27
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The Tale of Genji
Overview: Genji, the son of the emperor, is the talk of the Kyoto nobility for his charm and good looks, yet he cannot stop himself from pursuing an unobtainable object of desire: his father's young and beautiful bride. Following the tragic consequences of his obsession, Genji wanders from one affair to another, always seeking some sort of completion to his life.
Genres: Animation Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-12-19
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