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Robin Hood no Daibouken

A variant of Robin Hood in which all the principal characters are teenagers.

Several centuries ago in Nottingham County, a cruel and greedy baron by the name of Alwine ordered the destruction of the Huntingtons' castle—from the fire of which Robin and his cousins, Will, Winifred and Barbara, miraculously escaped. The youngsters sought shelter in Sherwood Forest, where, thanks to the wise guidance of the hermit better known as "Friar Tuck," they managed to face the difficulties of a life in the wilderness as as well as they could; however, in the forest there lived a fearless group of young bandits, led by Little John. Their first encounter with Robin and his cousins was at first rather stormy, as the two groups fought for the destiny of a young, noble maiden named Marian who had fallen into the hands of the bandits during an ambush.

Their bitterness, however, rapidly lead the way to friendship, and Robin and John later realized they were all victims of the same fate. The youngsters thus mutually decided to help one another. Baron Alwine was not merely enemy of the Huntingtons—in fact, a couple years earlier he had forced Little John and his gang to seek protection in the forest to avoid forced labour. He would later seek Marian Lancaster for the secret carved on a cross the girl wore as symbol of her family line.

The girl was to be adopted by the shady Bishop Herfort—Alwine's accomplice—who sought to attain the Lancaster's wealth. With all their strength, Robin and his friends were then compelled to fight against the baron's troops, led by Gilbert—a dangerous and fearless knight. When Winifred and Marian were then imprisoned in the castle's dungeons, our heroes tried in every way possible to enter until their ardour was finally rewarded with success. Thanks to his noble heart and heed for danger, Robin became rapidly known as the protector of the poor and oppressed. Beloved and highly esteemed not only by the villagers, but also and especially by the sweet and beautiful Marian he was. The boy who never parted from his loyal, magical bow, endlessly engaged in dangerous and unthinkable missions.

(Source: MAL)

Action Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy Historical Magic Romance Shounen

Jul 28, 1990

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52 eps

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25 min

Tatsunoko Production

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Other

Karasu Tengu Kabuto

500 years ago in the Tensho Era of Japan, a man was born who defied the will of a demon; a man who had gods of good on his side; a man destined to battle evil....his name was Kabuto. Somehow, Kuroyasya Douki, the vile Black Night Demon, escaped his prison in hell and returned to the earthly plane to wreak vengeance on the family-line of Kabuto. None can escape his deadly magic and masterful skills with the blade; however, the gods of the North, West, East, and South band together to help Kabuto stand for Justice. With the questionable help of a diabolical talking sword that his own father forged, Kabuto may live another day to see his own sons born....

Action Adventure Drama Fantasy

Jul 28, 1990

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39 eps

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25 min

Manga

Magical★Taruruuto-kun

Magical Taruruto-kun is a magical boy, fighting, and comedy TV show based on the manga of the same name by Tatsuya Egawa which ran in Weekly Shounen Jump.

Action Adventure Comedy Ecchi Fantasy Magic Romance School Shounen Slice of Life

Sep 08, 1990 at 07:30 PM EDT

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87 eps

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20 min

Toei Animation

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Manga

Narara Superboard

As a punishment for causing havoc in Heaven, Sonogong is locked in a huge iron mass for 500 years until Samjang Bupsa, an old priest embarking on a mission to rid the world of evil and spread peace throughout the land, rescues him. Sonogong becomes Samjang's disciple.

He meets Saojung who enviously eyes Sonogong's amazing Superboard, and a brute swine oil seller Jopalgye. After several twists and turns, they join on Samjang's journey. Wherever they go, they meet overwhelming enemies and get into trouble. But they don't get frustrated and find ingenious way to defeat monsters.

(Source: AniDB)

Action Adventure Comedy

Aug 14, 1990

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54 eps

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22 min

Hanho Heung-Up

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Manga

Dragon Ball Z: Chikyuu Marugoto Chou Kessen

6.61

The Saiyajin named Turlus has come to Earth in order to plant a tree that will both destroy the planet and give him infinite strength. Son Goku and the Z Warriors cannot let this happen and duke it out with the invaders for the sake of the planet.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Martial Arts Sci-Fi Shounen Superpower

Jul 06, 1990

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1 ep

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1 hour 1 min

Toei Animation

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Manga

City Hunter: Bay City Wars

6.94

A new island resort has been built in Tokyo bay, and it is run by one of the world's most powerful super computers. The City Hunter gang has been invited to the grand opening party, but only Miki & Kaori have gotten there. Soon, they and the rest of the party goers are taken hostage by an exiled South American dictator called General Gillium. Now it's up to Ryo and Umibozu to free the hostages, and prevent Gillium's daughter from using the super computer to launch a nuclear attack on the USA.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Action Comedy Mystery Police Shounen

Aug 24, 1990

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1 ep

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45 min

Sunrise

City Hunter: Hyakuman Doru no Inbou

6.94

Beautiful American Emily O'Hara offers the City Hunter (Ryo Saeba & Kaori Makimura) one million dollars to protect her from a man named Douglas. Ryo & Kaori take the job, but things are not quite what they seem. The real target just might be Ryo, but it's unclear who wants Saeba dead.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Action Comedy Mystery Police Shounen

Aug 24, 1990

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1 ep

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45 min

Sunrise

Pink Mizu Dorobou Ame Dorobou

The plot is about a young girl named Pink who is a bandit in the desert who steals water from the Silver Company.

Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Shounen

Jul 06, 1990

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1 ep

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32 min

Toei Animation

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Manga

Perrine Monogatari Movie

Movie version of the TV series Perrine Monogatari.

Drama Historical Shoujo Slice of Life

Jun 29, 1990

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1 ep

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1 hour 50 min

Nippon Animation

Kero Kero Keroppi no Daibouken: Fushigi na Mame no Ki

Sanrio's Keroppi in the classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Adventure Comedy Fantasy

Jul 20, 1990

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1 ep

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20 min

Hello Kitty no Oyayubi-hime

A Hello Kitty theatrical version of Thumbelina.

Adventure Fantasy

Jul 20, 1990

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1 ep

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43 min

Pokopon no Yukai na Saiyuuki

Pokopon starring in an animated version of Journey to the West.

Adventure Fantasy Martial Arts

Jul 20, 1990

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1 ep

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40 min

Grouper Productions

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Original

Sore Ike! Anpanman: Baikinman no Gyakushuu

Baikinsennin tells Baikinman about a magical vase called "Mekoisu no tsubo" that could grant him the power to destroy Anpanman. A princess of the perished Yaada-koku, Yaada-hime, also seeks the vase to restore her kingdom to its glory. When Anpanman joins forces with her, a furious chase ensues with both sides trying to get their hands on the vase.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Adventure Comedy Fantasy Superpower

Jul 06, 1990

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1 ep

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1 hour 10 min

TMS Entertainment

Sore Ike! Anpanman: Omusubiman

No description.

Comedy Fantasy

Jul 06, 1990

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1 ep

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30 min

TMS Entertainment

Kimu no Juujika

Based on the novel by Noboru Wada.

Drama Historical

Jul 20, 1990

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1 ep

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1 hour 20 min

Midoriyama Koukou Koushien-hen (Movie)

Compilation of episodes 1-4 of the OVA.

Comedy School Slice of Life Sports

Jun 29, 1990

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1 ep

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1 hour 21 min

Animaruya

Lodoss-tou Senki

7.21

Created from the aftermath of the last great battle of the gods, Lodoss and its kingdoms have been plagued by war for thousands of years. As a quiet peace and unity finally become foreseeable over the land, an unknown evil begins to stir. An ancient witch has awakened, bent on preserving the island of Lodoss by creating political unbalance throughout the many kingdoms and keeping any one from maintaining central control. Only a mixed-race party of six young champions, led by the young warrior Parn, stand between this new threat and Lodoss' descent back into the darkness of war and destruction.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Action Adventure Fantasy Magic Supernatural

Jun 29, 1990

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13 eps

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25 min

MADHOUSE

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Novel

Cyber City Oedo 808

7.12

It is the year 2808. Three convicts are recruited as members of the Cyber Police to keep major criminal activity in Oedo (formerly Tokyo) in check. In return, their life sentences will be reduced by a few years for every mission accomplished. However, to ensure that these convicts are doing their job, the police have secured special collars around their necks. If they attempt to remove their collars or fail to meet the time limit of their mission, the collars will self-destruct.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Action Adventure Police Sci-Fi

Jun 20, 1990

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3 eps

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43 min

MADHOUSE

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Original

Project A-Ko: Vs

A-ko and B-ko are bounty hunters in an untamed world. When a young heiress, C-ko, falls out of the sky and into their hair, they find themselves battling space pirates and galactic police. Turns out the high-pitched, hungry C-ko holds a secret —the spirit of an ancient evil— and is the center of a plot to destroy the universe!

Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Romance Sci-Fi Shounen Space Superpower

Jul 20, 1990

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2 eps

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51 min

Studio Fantasia

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Original

"Eiji"

Legendary boxer Keijiro Akagi's second son, Eiji, is a high school dropout and the world's worst rock guitarist. Though his father and elder brother are both boxers, he hates the sport but suddenly takes an interest in it when he meets the local champion's little sister.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Comedy Drama Sports

Aug 24, 1990

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1 ep

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48 min

Animate Film

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Manga

Nineteen 19

19-year-old Kubota is ready to find a girlfriend. The perfect chance arises when he meets Masana Fujisaka, his first love, in a club. She's just broken up with her longtime boyfriend and is surprised to run into Kubota, who sees that the perfect opportunity has just arisen.

Drama Romance

Jul 26, 1990

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1 ep

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42 min

MADHOUSE

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Manga

Kennosuke-sama

A comedy about a family of old-fashioned samurai living in modern-day Tokyo whose young son has to head out for an important date.

(Source: The Anime Encyclopedia)

Action Adventure Comedy Historical Shounen

Jul 06, 1990

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1 ep

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22 min

Toei Animation

Milky Passion: Dougenzaka - Ai no Shiro

Based on the Milky Passion manga by Morizono Milk.

Ecchi Josei Romance

Jun 22, 1990

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1 ep

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30 min

Manga

OL Kaizou Kouza

11 short stories inspired by 'Drop Dead! Stupid Office Ladies', a column in Weekly Gendai magazine, and depicts the daily lives of office ladies at the height of the bubble economy.

An Office Lady forgets to make a single photocopy, threatening the very fabric of existence in a Japanese company—or not. She muses on the ways to get through the week, including helpful advice on Goofing Off on Different Weekdays and The Right Thing to Say to Your Boss. Released straight to video shortly after the same studio's Old Man's Survival Guide

(Source: AniList.co)

Comedy Slice of Life

Aug 31, 1990

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1 ep

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1 hour 31 min

TMS Entertainment

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Other

Mainichi ga Nichiyoubi

Yumi Takeshita is a cheerful lady who recently joined the police force of the Tawagoto precinct. When she was still a middle school student, she was saved from being hit by a truck thanks to a stranger. Several years later, she meets her savior once again while performing her first arrest attempt. He is a magician named Tohru Ichidaiji and Yumi is charmed to finally meet him. As a police officer who is assigned to several odd tasks, she will keep asking for the help of the handy Tohru.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Action Comedy Drama Martial Arts Police Romance Seinen Slice of Life

Sep 09, 1990

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6 eps

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24 min

Production I.G

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Manga

Ai to Ken no Camelot: Mangaka Marina Time Slip Jiken

Marina meets beautiful boys in a SF Fantasy based in Medieval England.

Adventure Comedy Fantasy Harem Shoujo

Aug 24, 1990

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1 ep

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45 min

Ashi Productions

Onna Senshi Efe & Jira: Gude no Monshou

Two partners Effera and Jiliora escape from a slave boat with the aid of their friend Orlin and a young boy named Kilian. When Kilian is killed in the escape Effera and Jiliora take it upon themselves to return Kilian's pendant to his two siblings who are being held captive by Baron Celdion, who is plotting to take over all of the neighboring countries.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Action Adventure Fantasy Magic Shounen

Jun 22, 1990

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1 ep

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40 min

J.C. Staff

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Light Novel

100%

A pretty 22-year-old girl leaves university and gets her dream job as a TV newscaster, only to discover that life is tough at the top. Adaptation of the "Young Action" manga by Michio Yanagisawa.

(Source: AniDB)

Comedy Drama Romance

Sep 06, 1990

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1 ep

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53 min

Nippon Animation

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Manga

Riki-Oh 2: Horobi no Ko

Child of Destruction is the sequel to the RIKI-OH OVA Wall of Hell. Child of Destruction tells us more of Riki's past, as we flash back to his childhood to learn the terrible fate of his mother and how he himself was taken away from his twin brother Nachi during a game of hide-and-seek, with Nachi's plaintive cry of "Are you ready yet?" haunting him through the years. Riki has a six-pointed star emblazoned on his hand, while Nachi has a swastika on his, the significance of which go unexplained. Riki finds himself in the town of Misaki, dotted with illegal nuclear power plants and run by a religious fanatic military organization called "God's Judgment." He is taken prisoner and made to fight in gladiatorial matches in a sprawling arena. He finds his brother, whose special powers have given him the name of "Savior," but his reunion with his resentful sibling turns sour rather quickly. Part 2 is much gorier than Part 1, with Riki smashing his fists into numerous soldier opponents with far less restraint.

(Source: IMDb)

Action Adventure Drama Martial Arts Seinen Shounen Superpower

Aug 23, 1990

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1 ep

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45 min

Magic Bus

Osomatsu-kun: Iyami wa Hitori Kaze no Naka

A ronin Iyami falls in love with a blind girl in this period romantic comedy adapting Charlie Chaplin's City Lights film.

Comedy Historical Romance

Aug 24, 1990

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1 ep

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25 min

Studio Pierrot

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Manga

Hengentai Mayakou Karura Mau! Sendai Kokeshi Enka

Shoko and Maiko Ougi are apparently two ordinary schoolgirls in pursuit of graduating and having fun. Shii-chan is the more serious while Mai-chan is more fun-loving. In reality, the two sisters are powerful exorcists from the Karura temple. Each wields half the power... Shii-chan can "see" the spirits, and Mai-chan can banish them. This is a spooky series with heavy emphasis on traditionally Japanese occult themes.

(Source: AnimeNfo)

Action Adventure Demons Fantasy Horror Shoujo Supernatural

Sep 13, 1990

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6 eps

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30 min

Manga

Transformers Zone

In the distant future, an evil entity known as Violenjiger resurrects nine of the most feared generals in Destron history. While saving some inhabitants of a planet destroyed by these Destrons, Cybertron leader Victory Saber is seriously damaged. The leadership of the Cybertron forces is passed on to the heroic robot Dai-Atlas. Together with Sonic Bomber, Dai-Atlas must protect a mysterious crystal on Earth known as the "Zodiac" from falling into the hands of Violenjiger.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Action Adventure Mecha Sci-Fi Space

Jul 20, 1990

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1 ep

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23 min

Furiten-kun (1990)

Continuation of the everyday life adventures of the avid mahjong player Furiten-kun.

Comedy Seinen Slice of Life

Jun 20, 1990

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2 eps

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30 min

Knack Productions

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Original

Madou King Granzort: Saigo no Magical Taisen

No description.

Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Magic Mecha Sci-Fi Shounen Space

Aug 09, 1990

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2 eps

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25 min

Original

Lemon Angel YJ Ban

Adaptation of the Lemon Angel manga serialized in Young Jump magazine.

Romance School

Jul 05, 1990

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2 eps

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30 min

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Manga

Sengoku Bushou Retsuden Bakufuu Douji Hissatsuman

No description.

Action Adventure Comedy Mecha Sci-Fi Superpower

Jun 21, 1990

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3 eps

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40 min

Tengai Makyou: Jiraiya Oboro-hen

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.

Adventure Fantasy Game Sci-Fi

Jul 26, 1990

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2 eps

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1 hour 40 min

TMS Entertainment

Fujiko Fujio A no Mumako

Based on the horror manga ''Mumako'' by Fujio (A) Fujiko.

Fujiko Fujio A no Mumako consists of three short stories. Each story features its own protagonist, who suffers from some kind of stress caused by societal pressure. The only shared character across the stories is the titular side character Mumako, who, by the end of each story, grants a twisted interpretation of a wish which physically transforms the main character.

The titles of each story are an allusion to the nature of the transformation. In order of appearance, the stories are titled Castle (城), Transformation (変身), and Slough (脱皮).

(Source: karageko)

Horror Supernatural

Jul 02, 1990

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1 ep

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31 min

Shin-Ei Animation

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Manga

Lupin III: Hemingway Paper no Nazo

A draft of Ernest Hemingway's final novel might hold the secret to an immense hidden treasure, and master thief Lupin the Third is on the hunt! He’ll have the help of his partners and the beautiful bartender Maria, but he'll have to contend with a local civil war, the mercenary Crazy Mash, and his super-wealthy boss Marces to get it.

(Source: Discotek Media)

Action Adventure Comedy Mystery

Jul 19, 1990

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1 ep

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1 hour 32 min

Tokyo Movie Shinsha

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Original

Uchuu Senkan Yamato Pilot Film

The pilot film to Uchuu Senkan Yamato, created in August 1974 for Yomiuri Television executives. Released to the public 16 years later on the Uchuu Senkan Yamato LD Box Set. This pilot was included on later releases for DVD/BD but they lack certain sounds/audio due to a copyright issue that came about in the time between the LD and DVD/BD releases.

Drama Military Sci-Fi Space

Jul 28, 1990

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1 ep

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9 min

Original

Hurricane Live! 2033

Hurricane Live 2033: More Music of the Bubblegum Crisis spotlights the music that helped to make 80's series The Bubblegum Crisis the popular early piece of anime that its become. The hard rock songs of Priss and the Replicants are played amidst a video montage of the series' most exciting action sequences, and rarely seen live footage from the musicians themselves is also included.

(Source: Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide)

Music

Jun 26, 1990

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7 eps

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4 min

Heisei no Cinderella: Kiko-sama Monogatari

The special is confined to the wedding of Prince Akishino with his chosen Kiko Kawashima.

Historical Romance

Jun 28, 1990

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1 ep

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15 min

Studio Comet

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Original

Sore Ike! Anpanman: Minami no Umi wo Sukue!

No description.

Comedy Fantasy

Aug 25, 1990

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1 ep

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52 min

TMS Entertainment

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Original

Ganso Banana no Tamashii

Short stop-motion music video about a banana that was featured in Minna no Uta program.

Music

Aug 1990

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1 ep

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2 min

Original

Furusato no Nai Aki

A young woman reminisces about the autumn season.

Music

Aug 1990

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1 ep

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2 min

Original

Higashi no Shima ni Kobuta ga Ita

Music video for the song Higashi no Shima ni Kobuta ga Ita by the Japanese rock band BAKUFU SLUMP. It was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Music

Aug 1990

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1 ep

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2 min

Original

Summer 1990 Anime

TV

Robin Hood no Daibouken

Karasu Tengu Kabuto

Magical★Taruruuto-kun

Narara Superboard

Movie

Dragon Ball Z: Chikyuu Marugoto Chou Kessen

City Hunter: Bay City Wars

City Hunter: Hyakuman Doru no Inbou

Pink Mizu Dorobou Ame Dorobou

Perrine Monogatari Movie

Kero Kero Keroppi no Daibouken: Fushigi na Mame no Ki

Hello Kitty no Oyayubi-hime

Pokopon no Yukai na Saiyuuki

Sore Ike! Anpanman: Baikinman no Gyakushuu

Sore Ike! Anpanman: Omusubiman

Kimu no Juujika

Midoriyama Koukou Koushien-hen (Movie)

OVA

Lodoss-tou Senki

Cyber City Oedo 808

Project A-Ko: Vs

"Eiji"

Nineteen 19

Kennosuke-sama

Milky Passion: Dougenzaka - Ai no Shiro

OL Kaizou Kouza

Mainichi ga Nichiyoubi

Ai to Ken no Camelot: Mangaka Marina Time Slip Jiken

Onna Senshi Efe & Jira: Gude no Monshou

100%

Riki-Oh 2: Horobi no Ko

Osomatsu-kun: Iyami wa Hitori Kaze no Naka

Hengentai Mayakou Karura Mau! Sendai Kokeshi Enka

Transformers Zone

Furiten-kun (1990)

Madou King Granzort: Saigo no Magical Taisen

Lemon Angel YJ Ban

Sengoku Bushou Retsuden Bakufuu Douji Hissatsuman

Tengai Makyou: Jiraiya Oboro-hen

Fujiko Fujio A no Mumako

Special

Lupin III: Hemingway Paper no Nazo

Uchuu Senkan Yamato Pilot Film

Hurricane Live! 2033

Heisei no Cinderella: Kiko-sama Monogatari

Sore Ike! Anpanman: Minami no Umi wo Sukue!

Music

Ganso Banana no Tamashii

Furusato no Nai Aki

Higashi no Shima ni Kobuta ga Ita