Fall 1971 Anime
TV
Lupin III
Hard-boiled, cocky, classy and silly. These words only begin to describe the amazing master thief Lupin the Third. With the help of some quick gunplay by his partner Jigen, Lupin takes on the world in elaborate heists, classic car chases, and nasty explosions. Fujiko, a buxom redhead with a penchant for betrayal, always gets tangled up in Lupin's capers. The stoic but swift swordsman Goemon is just as inclined to kill Lupin as he is to help him. And Lupin can never seem to lose the relentless Tokyo Police Inspector Zenigata. What sort of trouble will this band of misfits get into next?
(Source: Discotek Media)
Gegege no Kitarou (1971)
Kitarou, a ghost, spends his afterlife helping humans in need of his skills. He thwarts the plans of evil spirits who live to torment humanity.
Fushigi na Melmo
After nine-year-old Melmo loses her mother in a car accident, she is left to care for her two younger brothers, a task far beyond her age or means. However, in the midst of her grieving, Melmo is visited by the ghost of her deceased mother who gives her a bottle of miraculous candy, capable of transforming her into either an adult (blue candy) or an infant (red candy).
A combination of the two can reduce her to a fetus and then change her into any animal she imagines. Drawing on a seemingly inexhaustable supply, Melmo uses her candies to solve the various problems thrown her way, aided by her younger brother Toto (who accidentally morphs into a frog in episode 7) and her cantankerous mentor, Dr Nosehairs.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Genshi Shounen Ryuu
When Ryuu is born his tribe tries to sacrifice him to a Tyrannosaurus named Shirano because of the color of his skin. He is however saved by a monkey who raises him as her own son. Meanwhile Ryuu's mother has left the tribe and is out on a quest to find Ryuu.
16 years later Ryuu meets a girl named Ran who was sold to the tribe Ryuu originaly came from. The tribe is not happy to see Ryuu alive and tries to sacrifice him again, this time by burning him alive. Before they can get the deed done the tribe is massacred along with Ryuu's adoptive mother by Shirano. Ryuu then sets out on a quest together with Ran to find his mother and Ran's brother Don.
(Source: MAL)
Apache Yakyuugun
A former baseball star who suffered a career crippling injury takes over as coach of a team of misfits in a poor village high school.
(Source: AniDB)
Tensai Bakabon
Tensai Bakabon is the tale of a child prodigy and his "philosophical" father. Bakabon‘s father has his own philosophy and he leaves no stone unturned in his quest for answers. Despite his ability to trouble Trouble, for some reason, Papa Bakabon is regarded as "The Great Philosopher," and is sought after for advice, which of course ends up in disastrous results. Tensai Bakabon joins his father in his philosophical quests which drives the people in their town crazy.
(Source: Animation Xpress)
Sarutobi Ecchan
A strange girl transfers to Mitsuba Elementary School. At first glance, she is a normal student. However, she is a great athlete, and can talk to animals. According to her, she is the 33rd descendant of the great ninja, Sarutobi Sasuke. Futhermore, her dog, Puku, can talk. Because she doesn’t live in any house, she spends a night at Miko-chan’s room. She is turned out of the room once. However, because they thank her for extinguishing the fire, they let her stay at their house. After that, she makes a name at school.
(Source: AnimeNfo)
TV Short
Movie
Match Uri no Shoujo
A little girl tries to sell matches on a cold December night with no luck. To keep from freezing she lights one match and sees a wondrous vision...
This theatrical release was based on a Hans Christian Andersen's story.
Music
Don Pepe no Uta
Music video for the song Don Pepe no Uta by Ado Mizumori and Japanese folk group The Shadracks that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The video was also animated by Ado Mizumori.
Ima demo Senchou to Yobarete iru Senchou no Yoru
A sea captain enjoys a nice night slumber at home. But he ponders about all the adventures he'd had before finally drifting off.
