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1. Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
G | 103 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service.
Director: Hayao Miyazaki | Stars: Kirsten Dunst, Minami Takayama, Rei Sakuma, Kappei Yamaguchi
Votes: 166,415
2. Black Lagoon (2006)
TV-MA | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A Japanese businessman, captured by modern-day pirates, is written off and left for dead by his company. Tired of the corporate life, he opts to stick with the mercenaries that kidnapped him, becoming part of their gang.
Stars: Megumi Toyoguchi, Daisuke Namikawa, Brad Swaile, Maryke Hendrikse
Votes: 18,034
3. Cardcaptor Sakura (1998–2000)
TV-Y7-FV | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Sakura stumbled upon the book of Clow Cards in a library. Accidentally setting the magical cards loose, it's now up to Sakura to catch them all with her best friend Tomoyo, and Kerberos, the guardian of the cards.
Stars: Sakura Tange, Matt Hill, Sam Vincent, Brian Drummond
Votes: 5,640
4. In This Corner (and Other Corners) of the World (2016)
PG-13 | 129 min | Animation, Drama, Family
A spirited 18-year-old woman is married off to a man she barely knows as she combats the daily struggles of living in Hiroshima during World War II.
Director: Sunao Katabuchi | Stars: Non, Ava Pickard, Kenna Pickard, Karen Strassman
Votes: 12,511 | Gross: $0.17M
5. Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail (2010–2011)
TV-MA | 34 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The 'bloodhound' awakens when her master, and head of the Lovelace family is assassinated.
Stars: Megumi Toyoguchi, Daisuke Namikawa, Michie Tomizawa, Kazue Ikura
Votes: 3,752
6. Street Fighter: The Animated Series (1995–1997)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Col. William Guile and his co-horts must fight to thwart Gen. Bison's evil schemes.
Stars: Kathleen Barr, Lisa Ann Beley, Paul Dobson, Michael Donovan
Votes: 554
7. Maison Ikkoku (1986–1988)
TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
The misadventures of a young student and his landlady's romance.
Stars: Janyse Jaud, Shigeru Chiba, Ellen Kennedy, Ron Halder
Votes: 1,236
8. Kaiketsu Zoro (1994–1997)
TV-Y7 | 105 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Diego Vega returns from his study trip to discover his homeland is under the army's dictatorship. Diego, refusing to watch idly, disguises himself as Zorro to protect the weak and oppressed.
Stars: Rica Matsumoto, Toshihiko Seki, Jûrôta Kosugi, Maria Kawamura
Votes: 737
9. Gunslinger Girl (2003–2004)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama
The Storyline section on the main page contains the phrase "the country of Europe." This implies that the Social Welfare Agency is a sort of EU function, but it is part of Italian government.
Stars: Yuka Nanri, Hidenobu Kiuchi, Laura Bailey, John Burgmeier
Votes: 2,312
10. Sherlock Hound (1984–1985)
24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The adventures of the canine detective Sherlock Hound and his loyal companions Dr. Watson, Mrs. Hudson and Inspector Lestrade.
Stars: Taichirô Hirokawa, Kôsei Tomita, Yôko Asagami, Chikao Ôtsuka
Votes: 1,642
11. Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi (2002)
TV-14 | 24 min | Action, Adventure, Animation
Two kids whose families own businesses in a shopping arcade that's scheduled to shut down are thrown into a series of dimensions, each one a parody of some form of anime or video game, and try to find their way home.
Stars: Luci Christian, Jessica Boone, John Gremillion, Yuki Matsuoka
Votes: 724
12. Ushiro no shoumen daare (1991)
90 min | Animation, Drama, War
A young Japanese girl witnesses the horrors of World War II as she struggles to survive after her family is torn apart.
Director: Seiji Arihara | Stars: Yuri Amano, Kobuhei Hayashiya, Masato Hirano, Masako Ikeda
Votes: 407
13. Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (2019 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Drama
The year is 2019. The Osean government sponsored construction of a space elevator on the Usea continent to help with the reconstruction effort, after the continent was affected by the ... See full summary »
Director: Masashi Koyanagi | Stars: Satsuki Yukino, Megumi Han, Takayuki Sugô, Saori Hayami
Votes: 354
14. Chibi Maruko-chan (1995– )
TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
An animated series following the life of young Maruko Sakura, as she grows up with her parents, grandparents and elder sister. In most episodes, Maruko and her friends hatch odd schemes and... See full summary »
Stars: Tarako, Sarah Hauser, Kappei Yamaguchi, Michael C. Pizzuto
Votes: 190
15. Mai Mai Miracle (2009)
95 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Inspired by her grandfather's stories, young Shinko embarks on wild flights of fancy about the history of the little town she lives in. But dreams can't fend off the realities of growing up.
Director: Sunao Katabuchi | Stars: Masao Agawa, Chisa Bandai, Romy Beckman, J. David Brimmer
Votes: 1,205
16. Here Come the Littles (1985)
G | 72 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Henry's parents are lost in Africa, so he must live with his greedy and heartless Uncle Augustus. In the crevices of the house live the "Littles" kind, elf-like creatures. August enslaves ... See full summary »
Director: Bernard Deyriès | Stars: Jimmy Keegan, Bettina Bush, Donavan Freberg, Hal Smith
Votes: 272 | Gross: $6.57M
17. Black Lagoon Omake (2009–2010)
Animation, Action, Comedy
A series of comical shorts the Black Lagoon gang takes part in.
Stars: Megumi Toyoguchi, Mami Koyama, Daisuke Namikawa, Michie Tomizawa
Votes: 292
18. Arjuna (2001)
Not Rated | 25 min | Animation, Drama, Fantasy
A fatally injured girl is saved in her near death experience to become the chosen defender of Earth.
Stars: Maggie Blue O'Hara, Mami Higashiyama, Alaina Burnett, Britt Irvin
Votes: 518
19. Wakakusa monogatari nan to Jô sensei (1993)
24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
The adventures and misadventures of Jo Bhaer and her pupils at their new Plumfield school-house.
Stars: Rikako Aikawa, Keiko Han, Eiko Yamada, Hazuru Matsukura
Votes: 252
20. Princess Arete (2001)
105 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Confined in the castle tower by her father, Princess Arete spends her days watching the world outside her window. Sometimes she sneaks out. Prospective suitors are sent on quests to collect magic treasures to win her hand in marriage.
Director: Sunao Katabuchi | Stars: Houko Kuwashima, Tsuyoshi Koyama, Minami Takayama, Yûsuke Numata
Votes: 790
21. Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War (2004 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Drama
15 years after the Belkan War, the Osean Wardog squadron finds itself in the center of an unexplained war with the formerly allied nation of Yuktobania.
Director: Kazutoki Kono | Stars: Wakana Yamazaki, Hideo Ishikawa, Kenji Nojima, Unshô Ishizuka
Votes: 285
22. Azuki-chan (1995–1998)
25 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Stars: Taeko Kawata, Yukana, Issei Miyazaki, Kyôsei Tsukui
Votes: 46
23. Kaiketsu zorori (2004–2005)
TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
To fulfill his mother's last wish, a journeying cunning fox desperately tries to find his own castle and wife.
Stars: Kôichi Yamadera, Rikako Aikawa, Motoko Kumai
Votes: 55
24. Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies (2001 Video Game)
E | 240 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A pilot known as Mobius 1 fights with ISAF in an impossible war with the invading fascist nation of Erusea, while a young orphan boy in a Erusea-occupied city befriends a Erusean pilot.
Stars: Jeff Gedert, Keith Phillips, Chris Symonds, Jeff Kramer
Votes: 224
25. The Blinkins: The Bear and the Blizzard (1987 TV Movie)
43 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
The story relates the adventures of the Blinkins (Blink, Shady, Flashy, Flick and Twinkle), five fireflies whose duty it is to keep the forests bright and beautiful. In this pilot episode, ... See full summary »
Directors: Sunao Katabuchi, Keiko Namba, Masayuki Ôzeki, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Burgess Meredith, Hamilton Camp, Louise Chamis, Jennifer Darling
Votes: 32
26. Onegai! Samia don (1985–1987)
30 min | Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
adaptation of Edith Nesbit's book "Five Children and It": while exploring an abandoned lime quarry three siblings and their neighbor meet Psameed/Samia-don, the last sand fairy.
Votes: 78
27. Ai shôjo Porianna monogatari (1986)
24 min | Animation, Drama, History
Based on the two "Glad Books" by Eleanor H. Porter, Pollyanna is a newly orphaned girl sent to live with her strict Aunt Polly in the town of Beldingsville. With her love for gladness, ... See full summary »
Stars: Mitsuko Horie, Taeko Nakanishi, Masako Nozawa, Keiko Han
Votes: 167
28. Jarinko Chie (1981–1992)
26 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Stars: Ichirô Nagai, Katsue Miwa, Chinatsu Nakayama, Yoshiko Ôta
Votes: 40
29. Tweeny Witches: The Adventures (2007 Video)
23 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Director: Yoshiharu Ashino | Stars: G.K. Bowes, Kira Buckland, Louise Chamis, Mari Devon
Votes: 11
31. Wonder Beat S (1986– )
22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Stars: Mayumi Tanaka, Mami Koyama, Yûsaku Yara, Yoku Shioya
Votes: 35
32. Meiken rasshî (1996)
24 min | Animation, Drama, Family
A Japanese animated version of the famous American TV series about a family of farmers and their dog, Lassie. In each episode, someone in the family manages to get into some kind of trouble... See full summary »
Stars: Mayumi Tanaka, Akio Ôtsuka, Takumi Yamazaki, Bin Shimada
Votes: 16
33. In This Corner: Director Sunao Katabuchi (2017 Video)
42 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Andrew P. Kirkham | Star: Sunao Katabuchi
34. Sekai Meisaku Gekijou Kanketsu Ban: Meiken Lassie Part 1 (2001 TV Special)
45 min | Animation
Director: Sunao Katabuchi | Stars: Narumi Hidaka, Mayumi Tanaka
36. Sekai Meisaku Gekijou Kanketsu Ban: Meiken Lassie Part 2 (2001 TV Special)
45 min | Animation
Director: Sunao Katabuchi | Stars: Narumi Hidaka, Mayumi Tanaka
37. Flowers Will Bloom (2013 TV Short)
5 min | Animation, Short, Music
A short film made in remembrance of the 2 year anniversary of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami as part of the ongoing relief effort.
Director: Sunao Katabuchi
Votes: 63
38. Japan's Never-Ending War (2018 TV Movie)
Documentary
Director: Phil Tinline | Stars: Haruhiko Arai, Masato Harada, Sunao Katabuchi, Rana Mitter
40.
Street Fighter: The Animated Series (1995–1997)
Episode:
The Strongest Woman in the World
(1995)
TV-Y7 | 20 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Bison builds a powerful, and deadly, nuclear facility - with a foe in his back yard.
Stars: Kathleen Barr, Lisa Ann Beley, Paul Dobson, Michael Donovan
Votes: 20
41.
Gunslinger Girl (2003–2004)
Episode:
Promessa
(2003)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Drama
Jean recruits a new Fratello named Raballo, who in turn chooses a young girl who was paralyzed from a hit in run to be the new candidate for Section 2. Naming her Claes, he at first applies... See full summary »
Directors: Morio Asaka, Kenji Nagasaki | Stars: Yuka Nanri, Eri Sendai, Ami Koshimizu, Hidenobu Kiuchi
Votes: 46
42.
Gunslinger Girl (2003–2004)
Episode:
Gelato
(2003)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Drama
When a bomb is discovered and diffused in the subways of Italy, Section 2 is assigned to aid the police in tracking down a bomber named Enrico Beldini. Through a careful investigation, it ... See full summary »
Directors: Morio Asaka, Kenji Nagasaki | Stars: Yuka Nanri, Kanako Mitsuhashi, Hidenobu Kiuchi, Mitsuru Miyamoto
Votes: 40
43.
Cardcaptor Sakura (1998–2000)
Episode:
Sakura and Kero's Big Fight
(1998)
TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Kero and Sakura got in a big fight, and Kero ran away from home... After falling asleep on the street, he woke up to find himself in a strange apartment. It turned out that a little girl ... See full summary »
Director: Morio Asaka | Stars: Junko Iwao, Aya Hisakawa, Tomokazu Seki, Megumi Ogata
Votes: 63
44.
Cardcaptor Sakura (1998–2000)
Episode:
Sakura's Heart-throbbing First Date
(1998)
TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
We all took a school trip to the aquarium, where Sakura witnessed the spirit of the Watery card! Afterwards, she wound up there again when she went on her lovely date with Yukito, her ... See full summary »
Directors: Morio Asaka, Sunao Katabuchi | Stars: Junko Iwao, Aya Hisakawa, Tomokazu Seki, Megumi Ogata
Votes: 93
45.
Cardcaptor Sakura (1998–2000)
Episode:
Sakura's Rival Appears!
(1998)
TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A new boy has joined our class! His name is Xiaolang Li, and he's from Hong Kong. We also found out that he wants to collect the Clow Cards, too! On the way home from school that day, ... See full summary »
Directors: Morio Asaka, Sunao Katabuchi | Stars: Junko Iwao, Aya Hisakawa, Tomokazu Seki, Megumi Ogata
Votes: 81
46.
Sherlock Hound (1984–1985)
Episode:
The Kidnapping Case of Mrs. Hudson
(1984)
25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Professor Moriarty plans to get back at Sherlock Holmes for spoiling his previous plans. He kidnaps Mrs. Hudson and demands Holmes to steal a treasure from an Art Museum if he wants her back.
Directors: Kyôsuke Mikuriya, Hayao Miyazaki | Stars: Taichirô Hirokawa, Kôsei Tomita, Yôko Asagami, Patricia Parris
Votes: 70
47.
Sherlock Hound (1984–1985)
Episode:
Blue Ruby
(1984)
24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Prof. Moriarty steals the Blue Carbuncle, but got robbed by a pickpocket.
Directors: Kyôsuke Mikuriya, Hayao Miyazaki | Stars: Taichirô Hirokawa, Kôsei Tomita, Yôko Asagami, Chikao Ôtsuka
Votes: 76
48.
Sherlock Hound (1984–1985)
Episode:
The Air Battle Over Dover!
(1985)
23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The air post isn't doing well due to a lot of planes being sabotaged. After Mrs. Hudson saved a pilot's life, she, Hound, & Watson set out to investigate.
Directors: Kyôsuke Mikuriya, Hayao Miyazaki | Stars: Taichirô Hirokawa, Kôsei Tomita, Yôko Asagami, Chikao Ôtsuka
Votes: 51
49.
Sherlock Hound (1984–1985)
Episode:
Treasure Under the Sea
(1985)
25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Prof. Moriarty stole a submarine from the navy, and is using it to steal the recently discovered ship hoard of Napoleon's Treasure.
Directors: Kyôsuke Mikuriya, Hayao Miyazaki | Stars: Taichirô Hirokawa, Kôsei Tomita, Yôko Asagami, Chikao Ôtsuka
Votes: 53
50.
Sherlock Hound (1984–1985)
Episode:
Buzz Buzz! The Fly Fly Mecha Operation
(1985)
24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
There's a thief roaming around England, and it's not Moriarty.
Directors: Kyôsuke Mikuriya, Hayao Miyazaki, Takaya Mizutani | Stars: Taichirô Hirokawa, Kôsei Tomita, Yôko Asagami, Chikao Ôtsuka
Votes: 32