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R1 Publisher: Manga Entertainment Animation: Production I.G. Producers: Bandai Visual & Production I.G. Original Release: 11/18/1995 US Release: 3/29/1996 What Is It? Ghost in the Shell is a science-fiction film directed by Mamoru Oshii. The film is based on a manga by Masamune Shirow, and was animated by Production I.G. The film is set in [...]
R1 Publisher: Bandai Entertainment Animation: Sunrise Producers: Bandai Visual Original Release: 4/7/1979 US Release: 8/7/2001 What Is It? Mobile Suit Gundam is a mecha series by Sunrise. The series was created and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, and features character designs by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. The show is set in Universal Century year 0079. Man has taken [...]
R1 Publisher: AnimEigo Animation: Studio DEEN Producers: Kitty Films Original Release: 10/14/1981 US Release: 6/28/1995 What is it Urusei Yatsura is a romantic comedy anime based on Rumiko Takahashi’s manga of the same title. The series focuses on Ataru Moroboshi: lecher and unemployed loser. Ataru’s existence has been nothing but misfortune since his birth. His [...]
R1 Pubisher: Streamline/Pioneer/Bandai Animation: TMS Entertainment Producers: Toho Original Release: 7/16/1988 US Release: 1988 What is it Akira is a cyberpunk film by Katsuhiro Otomo. The film, set in the year 2019, revolves around biker gang member Shotaro Kaneda, who finds himself drawn into an increasingly dire situation after his friend is taken by the [...]
R1 Pubisher: Voyager Animation: Academy Productions Producers: Academy Productions Original Release: 10/6/1974 US Release: 9/10/1979 (TV), 4/20/2004 (DVD) What is it? Space Battleship Yamato is a space-faring adventure set in a distant future, and a far-away galaxy. In the future, an alien race known as the Gamilon is waging war on humanity. Earth is uninhabitable, [...]
R1 Pubisher: Manga Entertainment, Bandai Visual USA Animation: Gainax Producers: Bandai Visual Original Release: 3/14/1987 US Release: 6/20/1995 What is it? Wings of Honneamise is a feature film set in an alternate planet Earth. On this planet, two nations prepare for a war that could devastate the population. In one of the nations, a small [...]
R1 Pubisher: Central Park Media Animation: Soeishinsha, Studio A.P.P.P. Producers: APPP, Soeishinsha, Studio A.P.P.P. Original Release: 6/21/1986 US Release: 7/5/1991 What is it? Project A-Ko is a Katsuhiko Nishijima (Najica Blitz Tactics, Agent Aika) film that featured character designs by Yuji Moriyama (Urusei Yatsura, Agent Aika). The film is a comedy anime set in the [...]
R1 Pubisher: AnimEigo Animation: AIC Producers: AIC Release Date: 7/2/1996 What is it? Vampire Princess Miyu is a four-episode OVA that chronicles four incidents involving the titular Miyu and her companion Larva. Miyu is the daughter of a human and a shinma, or demon, who recently awakened to her role as a guardian.
R1 Publisher: ADV Films Animation: Madhouse Producers: Toho Release Date: 12/15/1992 What is it? Devil Hunter Yohko is an OVA series that revolves around Yohko Mono – an ordinary high school girl, living an average life. You know, shopping, hanging out with friends, lusting after that hunk in class, and so on. Everything changes for [...]
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