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There’s a reason why retro anime from the ‘80s and ‘90s are still so popular today. The stories are timeless, thanks to their focus on character development and complex storylines.

But do you know when I realized the actual value of these masterpieces? Growing up, I learned that basically every anime broadcasted on TV during my childhood was censored.

Some censorship came from the animation studios themselves, but this decision was often left up to the network owners, who have their own standards for what is appropriate and what is not.

When it comes to blood, sexual content, and excessive violence, I understand why they would want to hide the dirt under the carpet. After all, we’re talking about networks that target their content to kids. Sometimes though, this is not the case at all.

References to Japanese culture and customs, characters’ names, and whole scenes or even episodes were cut out for the most ridiculous reasons. All this resulted in massive plot holes that nobody cared about because kids were deemed too young to realize their favorite anime made absolutely no sense anymore.

Do you remember when Sanji from One Piece was turned into a lollipop addict to justify why he always had a white stick in his mouth? Or when the executives in charge of Cardcaptor Sakura didn’t think anyone would want to watch a show centered on a female main character, changing it so that the protagonist of Cardcaptor Sakura wasn’t Sakura, but rather Syaoran?

We were forbidden from watching the real deal, which is a good enough reason to travel back in time and rewatch the top anime shows of our childhood - the complete version, this time!

#1

My Neighbor Totoro

My Neighbor Totoro

1988 | 1h 26m
 

When two young girls move to the country to stay with their sick mother, they meet the magical spirits who live in the nearby forest. The film is partially autobiographical. When Hayao Miyazaki and his brothers were children, his mother suffered from spinal tuberculosis for nine years and spent much of her time hospitalized. He once said the movie would have been too painful for him to make if the two protagonists were boys instead of girls.

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Princess Mononoke

Princess Mononoke

1997 | 2h 13m 

A representative work from Ghibli Studio and one of the most acclaimed ‘90s anime movies. On a journey to find the cure for a curse, Ashitaka finds himself in the middle of a war. In this quest, he also meets San, the Mononoke Hime. With its epic story and breathtaking visuals, Princess Mononoke is a landmark in the world of animation.

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Kookamunga
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretty much any Ghibli/Miyazaki film is not now, nor has never been, in oblivion.

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#3

Kiki's Delivery Service

Kiki's Delivery Service

1989 | 1h 43m 
 

During her mandatory year of independent life, a young witch finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service. When she begins questioning herself and loses her magic abilities, she must overcome her self-doubt to get her powers back. This ‘80s anime represents a heartwarming, gorgeously rendered tale of a girl discovering her place in the world.

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Castle In The Sky

Castle In The Sky

1986 | 2h 4m 

Another one of Hayao Miyazaki’s works of art. Two kids with a magic crystal must race against pirates and foreign agents in a search for a legendary floating castle. Castle in the Sky thrillingly encapsulates Studio Ghibli’s unique strengths with a storytelling palette as rich and brilliant as its animation.

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#5

Ghost In The Shell

Ghost In The Shell

1995 | 1h 22m 
 

2029. Cyborg Motoko Kusanagi is an officer for a secretive police division that deals with special operations, including counterterrorism and cybercrime. She’s on the trail of the Puppet Master, a genius cybercriminal who can hack and take control of cyborgs’ brains. A cyberpunk concept where man and machine not only coexist but are nearly indistinguishable.

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Cowboy Bebop

Cowboy Bebop

1998 | 26 episodes 
 

Set in 2071, Cowboy Bebop is a neo-noir science fiction anime that follows a bounty-hunting crew and their adventures of capturing wanted criminals. But it’s not all just fun and games, as the most prominent topics in Cowboy Bebop are those of existential indifference, loneliness, and the inability to escape your own past. Since its release, Cowboy Bebop has been consistently named one of the best animated series ever because of the animation style, characters, story, voice acting, and soundtrack, making it a huge commercial success.

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Jasper Cool
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of the top anime of all time is definitely not lost in oblivion. This is still my favorite anime soundtrack.

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#7

Yu Yu Hakusho

Yu Yu Hakusho

1992 | 112 episodes 
 

Yusuke Urameshi, a teenage delinquent, is killed by a car while saving a child’s life. For his incredible gesture of altruism, Yusuke is revived and appointed as Underworld Detective, for which he must investigate cases involving demons. Although the older animation style can take a while for more modern fans to get used to, it helps the show’s aesthetic and nostalgia.

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Vision Jinx
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Walmart now is selling Yuyu shirts and hoodies. I am actually wearing the hoodie right now. What a find!

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#8

Rurouni Kenshin

Rurouni Kenshin

1996 | 95 episodes + 8 special episodes 
 

The adventures of a young wandering swordsman who stumbles upon a struggling martial arts school in Meiji-era Japan. One of this classic anime’s main characters, Hajime Saitoh, was a real person. Saitoh was a swordsman for the Shinsen Gumi throughout the last days of the Shogunate government and the fighting leading up to the Meiji Restoration.

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#9

Dragon Ball Z

Dragon Ball Z

1989 | 291 episodes + 9 special episodes
 

Dragon Ball Z is the sequel series to the 1986 original adaptation. It picks up five years after the Dragon Ball series, with Goku now an adult and a father to Gohan! With the help of other powerful fighters, Goku defends the Earth from extraterrestrial enemies. Get ready for a long journey through the plotlines and events that made Dragon Ball Z so iconic!

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DUN DUN (she/her)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember my Papa feeding me lunch after school (kindergarten) and both of us watching Dragon Ball Z on our small tv, my food finishing in no time as all my focus would be on the cartoon 😂I miss those days

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#10

Lupin The 3rd

Lupin The 3rd

1977 | 155 episodes + 27 special episodes
 

Follow the iconic gentleman thief and his cronies in their exploits around the world! Over fifty years after its creation, Lupin III is still not giving up its incredible popularity. Critical reception of the franchise has been largely positive, with the appeal of the lead characters being noted as the primary factor of the series’ success.

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Daria B
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yass! Lupin is a legend. Btw, I noticed surprisingly many people known not of his adventures, only Cagliostro, because Miyazaki. But, if you watch Cagliostro within the concept of Lupin III, the film becomes a lot more enjoyable.

#11

Trigun

Trigun

1998 | 26 episodes 

Vash is the most infamous outlaw on the planet Gunsmoke, and with a 60 billion double dollar bounty on his head, he’s also the most sought after. However, the real Vash is not the same man as rumor portrays him. The enigmatic and conflicted lead character in Trigun is actually more heroic in nature, as well as a complete and utter idiot at times!

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Jasper Cool
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha. Just saw someone on reddit with a corgi named Vash. Tons of Eins of course too

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#12

Sailor Moon

Sailor Moon

1992 | 200 episodes + 5 special episodes
 

A group of schoolgirls discovers they are incarnations of princesses with superpowers and must use their abilities to defend the Earth. One of the most emblematic examples of the majokko genre and a great representation of the maturation of an emotional girl to a responsible adult. My sister and I enjoyed this show so much when we were kids. Totally recommended!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This Anime is amazing and will forever be my favorite it's so great and pretty LGBTQ inclusive!

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#13

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion

1995 | 26 episodes + 2 special episodes (complementary ending) 
 

When violent creatures descend on Earth to destroy humanity, Shinji finds himself a reluctant member of a squad of pilots using sentient machines to combat the threat. Don’t know about you, but every time the Evangelion topic comes up, it always creates a huge debate about whether it actually deserves all the hype or if it’s overrated. In the end, it doesn’t matter what you think about it; Evangelion is still considered a Japanese animation milestone!

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Dragon Ball

Dragon Ball

1986 | 153 episodes + 2 special episodes 

The original Dragon Ball series was adapted from the first 194 chapters of Akira Toriyama’s manga. This is the first time we meet the monkey-tailed Goku on-screen, befriending teenager Bulma, and then follow them on a mission to find all seven mystical Dragon Balls. With all its storylines beautifully uniting into one series, there’s no way that Dragon Ball could ever get boring!

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#15

Berserk

Berserk

1997 | 25 episodes 
 

A skilled swordsman joins forces with a mercenary group named “The Band of the Hawk”, run by the charismatic Griffith, and fights with them as they battle their way into the royal court. Unique, vibrantly and colorful art style and one of the most manga-accurate versions of the characters. Did you know the original manga heavily influenced the Dark Souls video game series?

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Jeffrey Miller
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At first your all, wow this is really good, then half way your like whoa, but at the end your all like oh... My... God!!!

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#17

Great Teacher Onizuka

Great Teacher Onizuka

1999 | 43 episodes 
 

Eikichi Onizuka, a 22-year-old ex-gangster, is unemployed and desperate to find a job. Miraculously, his charisma gets the attention of a private school’s director, who appoints him as the teacher of a problematic class. With his unconventional manners, he becomes a role model for his hopeless students and guides them towards a society that had previously abandoned them. A landmark among the greatest anime of the ‘90s!

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#18

Hunter X Hunter

Hunter X Hunter

1999 | 62 episodes 
 

Despite the first Hunter x Hunter not sticking as closely to the actual events from the manga as its 2011 counterpart, this old-school anime deserves a special mention! The series follows Gon Freecss, an orphan boy about to take the exam to become a licensed Hunter, allowed to track down secret treasures, rare beasts, and other individuals. And that’s basically enough to know that the plot will be soaked in action and adventures.

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#19

Ranma ½

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JuJu
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The characters are fantastically weird. I love the signs the panda always holds up.

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#20

Case Closed

Case Closed

1996 | Ongoing (1000+ episodes) 

A genius detective, whose physical age was forcibly reversed to a prepubescent boy, must hide his true identity. This doesn’t stop him from saving the day by solving the most complex cases! Case Closed, also known as Detective Conan, is an ongoing series that marked the childhood of entire generations and has now released more than a thousand episodes.

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#21

Outlaw Star

Outlaw Star

1998 | 26 episodes 

Gene Starwind and James Hawking run a small handyman agency and are hired to protect Captain Hilda, who drives a spaceship, the XGP-15A II, also nicknamed Outlaw Star, in search of a legendary place that enshrines an incredible treasure. This anime will impress you with its animation style and balance of dramatic and comedic elements!

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Daria B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay, this one was not expected on a list like this. So nice to see it included here.

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#22

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Yu-Gi-Oh!

1998 | 27 episodes 
 

The very first series from the Yu-Gi-Oh franchise. Yugi Mutou is a shy boy who has finally completed his grandfather’s ancient Millennium Puzzle. Little does he realize that the puzzle unleashes an alter ego who challenges anyone who hurts Yugi to dangerous games. The Shadow Games reveal the true nature of someone’s heart, and the losers are often subjected to dark punishments. The author initially wanted to make Yu-Gi-Oh a horror work and, despite the change of plan, some horror elements still influenced the story as we know it.

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#23

Mobile Suit Gundam Wing

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Fortuna
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the series that got me into anime. If you're interested in mecha series and political drama, GW and itbs sequel OVA Endless Waltz are completly separate from the other Gundam series, so no foreknowledge needed.

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#24

Tenchi Muyo

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#25

Digimon: Digital Monsters

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Alejandro Kilei
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Digimon came out before Pokemon. On a technical side, digimon had a much more well written story.

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#26

Akira

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Daria B
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another one with a manga made of highly detailed drawings. I kind of wish this one got a series, to convey more of the story from the manga. But the film itself is great too.

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#27

Pokémon

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Nirakar Raj pandey
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not expecting this cuz its still alive and thriving but is not popular as it used to be in the 90s, so you bring a valid point

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#28

Fist Of The North Star

Fist Of The North Star

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Daria B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Finally I see it included here. Also read the manga. So much details.

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#32

Grave Of The Fireflies

Grave Of The Fireflies

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Piper L
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The best description I have heard for this was Devastating. Devastatingly beautiful, Devastatingly emotional, Devastatingly haunting. You get the idea.

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#33

Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind

Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind

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Lara Verne
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I recommend reading manga. Movie was good, but showed very small part of whole story.

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#43

Space Pirate Captain Harlock

Space Pirate Captain Harlock

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Daria B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Leiji Matsumoto has this great style but it's not for everyone. It's like... eternal sadness. I love his works

#44

Vampire Princess Miyu

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#45

Bubblegum Crisis

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Daria B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kooooonya wa hurricaaaaane! Anata no hurricaaaane! Tsuuuuutaaaaetaaaaaiiiii no LOVING YOOOOU! ♬

#46

Astro Boy

Astro Boy

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Daria B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Osamu Tezuka is some serious history. Great legacy he left. Lots of modern anime owe it to him.

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#47

Dirty Pair

Dirty Pair

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Andrew Betts
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another great series. Even the sequel, Dirty Pair Flash, was great!

#48

The Rose Of Versailles

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Daria B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Iconic. The anime was good, but the manga is better, in my opinion. It was the manga that revolutionised comcis intended for female audiences. The author, Riyoko Ikeda, was told initially "gilrs aren't interested in the story". Beyond facepalm.

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#49

Urusei Yatsura

Urusei Yatsura

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claudia calabretta
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

in Italy this anime was the first love of a whole generation of boys (in italy is called Lamù as the female protagonist) !! Ask to anyone who grewup in the late 80s!

#51

Cardcaptor Sakura

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Daria B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my, this one is so cute, but the manga has some... rather controversial relationships.... Other than that, it's a cute little work for when you want to relax. I like it, but I admit it's not amongst my favourites from Clamp.

#53

Revolutionary Girl Utena

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boredkoala
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was wondering when this one would show up. Classic!

#54

Fushigi Yuugi

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#55

Saint Seiya

Saint Seiya

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Desiree Cretan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was an everyday for me waiting to see who was going to replace the zodiac signs!

#58

Space Battleship Yamato

Space Battleship Yamato

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Martin DiViaio
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The U.S. dub is called "Star Blazers." The first two seasons of the dub are worth the watch.

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#59

Macross Plus

Macross Plus

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#61

Gunsmith Cats

Gunsmith Cats

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Andrew Betts
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this manga! The creator took a great deal of work to get all the weapons to look like the real deal.

#62

Dominion Tank Police

Dominion Tank Police

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Jasper Cool
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of the very first anime I ever watched back when we called it Japanamation.. It had horrible subtitles. I'm still not entirely sure what was going on.

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#64

Digimon Adventure

Digimon Adventure

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Maison Ikkoku

Maison Ikkoku

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Daria B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yaaaaaasssss! Didn't expect this one. My favourite from Rumiko Takahashi. And, maybe the best romantic comedy ever.

#67

City Hunter

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Daria B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one could be slightly controversial for our times. But it was really really good. The ending of the manga really felt like the author was speaking out my mind. Also, wonderful drawings.

#69

Devilman: The Birth

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claudia calabretta
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a MASTERPIECE!! I still have nightmares about it! I fell in love with devilman at first sight as a kid in the late 80s when I was 9-10 yo (It Italy, at that time, was considered a cartoon for kids!!). This was my first aproach to the work of Go Nagai...an absolute genius!

#70

Galaxy Express 999

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Daria B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love listening to the Italian opening from my Samsung phone. Ehehehheh (okay, I'll see myself out)

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#71

Devil Hunter Yohko

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Aishite Knight

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Mimi La Souris
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"oh Lucille embrasse moi, on a passé l'âge des enfantillages, Lucille embrasse moi" :D :D :D i can' remember my class math, but i remember all the theme songs :D

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#75

Princess Sarah

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JuJu
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tried to rewatch it on prime, but they messed up the audio. It constantly jumpes between 5 languages O_o

#76

Magic Knight Rayearth

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Daria B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same group of authors as Cardcaptor Sakura ♡. I've seen this one earlier, though, because I'm that old ehehehe. This one was good.

#77

Mazinger Z

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Daria B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is a classic, but did you know the author was told "the era of mecha has ended, this is not going to be successful". The huge size of the robot is owed by a genuine mistake while Go Nagai (the author) was drawing, making it accidentally too big in proportions. Then he had the idea to leave it be, and thus the era of gigantic robotic anime begins.

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Kaiketsu Zorro

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Space Adventure Cobra

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Now And Then, Here And There

Now And Then, Here And There

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Ai No Wakakusa Monogatari

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Magical Angel Creamy Mami

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Tokimeki Tonight

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Heidi, Girl Of The Alps

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F. H.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We watched the episode where she nearly dies of homesickness at university in European Ethnology. People really thought homesickness was a fatal disease, and called it the Swiss disease. Swiss mercenaries abroad were banned from playing certain songs to prevent people from catching it.

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Kodocha

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Daria B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The anime is great and it's light hearted fun (althoughit has its dramatic moments). The manga is the opposite - dramatic with a good dose of gags and funnies. I really liked the introspection of the characters of this one (manga).

#90

Patlabor: The TV Series

Patlabor: The TV Series

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Romeo And The Black Brothers

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Kimagure Orange Road

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Daria B
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another one with great music. Honestly, though, read the manga (which I enjoyed), and I didn't really like the main character, Kyosuke. And I thought both Madoka and Hikaru are too good for him. Hikaru was treated so unfairly, and I don't envy Madoka, but maybe he'll get better with the one he actually has feelings for....

#94

His And Her Circumstances

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Cutie Honey Flash

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Magical Doremi

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Chibi Devi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the English dub that came on Saturday. When I grew up and found out about anime I also found out this was a longer series. Love the story but couldn't get past the main characters sub voice "literally one of the few times I prefer the dub, but the sub stopped at the second season and doesn't include a lot of characters / story. Wish it were redubbed.

#102

Queen Millennia

Queen Millennia

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Jihana
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh I LOVED that one. I used to run home from school to not miss the beginning.

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#104

Devilman: The Demon Bird

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Alpen Rose

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Tosho Daimos

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Daria B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What I loved about this one is that it was breaking the classic narrative of "aliens = bad , earthlings = good". Recommended.

#107

Kindaichi Case Files

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Crest Of The Stars

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Kishin Douji Zenki

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Touch

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Martian Successor Nadesico

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Yawara! A Fashionable Judo Girl

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Key The Metal Idol

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Aim For The Ace!

Aim For The Ace!

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Princess Nine

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Andrew Betts
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loved this series, but find it hard for it to continue after the final episode made its point: Girls can do anything a guy can do.

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Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure

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Majokko Megu-Chan

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Tomorrow's Joe

Tomorrow's Joe

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Macross 7: The Galaxy Is Calling Me

Macross 7: The Galaxy Is Calling Me

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Dragon Quest: Dai No Daibouken

Dragon Quest: Dai No Daibouken

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Daria B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOVE IT! LOVE IT SO MUCH! Have the manga too, and an action figure, which increased in price after the animated remake was released eheheh.

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Ghost Sweeper Mikami

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A Wind Named Amnesia

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After War Gundam X

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Dear Brother

Dear Brother

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Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go

Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go

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Hiatari Ryōkō!

Hiatari Ryōkō!

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Mashin Hero Wataru

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Kyou Kara Ore Wa!!

Kyou Kara Ore Wa!!

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Jigoku Sensei Nube

Jigoku Sensei Nube

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Honoo No Toukyuuji: Dodge Danpei

Honoo No Toukyuuji: Dodge Danpei

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Space Pirate Mito

Space Pirate Mito

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Yume Senshi Wingman

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Igano Kabamaru

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Stop! Hibari-Kun

Stop! Hibari-Kun

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Phoenix 2772

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Armored Trooper Votoms

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