70s

Daros (1983) An ambitious work from the dawn of OVA, with a complex setting and human drama Produced as an OVA between 1983 and 1984, “Daros” is a science fiction anime about Lunarians fighting against the oppressive government of the Earth Federation, set on the surface of the moon. It is known as an ambitious work from the dawn of OVA, but due to the confusion of the production system and other factors, it is a work with a divided reputation. Co-directed by Nagayuki Toriumi and Mamoru Oshii “Daros” is a joint production of two different directors, Nagayuki Toriumi of ...

Lupin III: Castle of Cagliostro (1979) Hayao Miyazaki's first film, an adventure adventure and meticulously directed The 1979 animated feature film “Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro” is based on the “Lupin the Third” manga by Monkey Punch. Known as Hayao Miyazaki's first theatrical film, the film depicts the adventurous exploits of Lupin III and his friends as they fight against the duchy of Cagliostro, which dominates the world economy through its clever counterfeit money production. Excellent artwork and direction, with car action scenes as highlights “The Castle of Cagliostro” is characterized by Hayao Miyazaki's meticulous drawing and direction. In ...

Candy ♡ Candy (1976) An anime blockbuster based on a shoujo manga “Candy ♡ Candy,” broadcast from 1976 to 1979 on the TV Asahi network, is an anime adaptation of a shoujo manga written by Kyoko Mizuki and drawn by Yumiko Igarashi. Set in America, the story depicts a bright and cheerful orphan girl, Candy, who overcomes many difficulties and tragedies to grow up strong and resilient, while being loved by the people around her. An engaging character and a tumultuous storyline “Candy ♡ Candy” is characterized by fascinating characters and a tumultuous storyline. The encounters and partings between Candy ...

Mobile Suit Gundam (1979) A milestone in real robot animation “Mobile Suit Gundam,” which began broadcasting in 1979, is a robot animation directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino. Characterized by its realistic setting and worldview that set it apart from previous robot anime, it established a new genre called “real robot anime.” The tragedy of war and the growth of boys In “Mobile Suit Gundam,” the tragedy of war and the boys and girls who are tossed about in the midst of it are depicted in a realistic manner. The main character, Amuro Ray, is caught up in the war and forced ...

Getter Robo (1974) A milestone in robot animation that combines and transforms “Getter Robo,” which began broadcasting in 1974, is a robot animation written by Go Nagai and drawn by Ken Ishikawa. It features three fighter planes that combine and transform into three different types of robots with different abilities, making it a pioneer in the field of combined and transformable robot animation. Attractive characters and a hot storyline “Getter Robo” also features appealing characters and a hot storyline. It depicts three unique pilots, the hot-blooded Ryoma Nagare, the cool Hayato Kami, and the hulking Musashi Tomoe, fighting against the ...

Ace wo Nerae! (1973) A masterpiece of girls' sport anime, with an appealing romantic element “Ace wo Nerae!” started broadcasting in 1973 and is an anime adaptation of a tennis manga written by Suzumika Yamamoto. It depicts the main character, Hiromi Oka, who joins the tennis club because of her admiration for Madame Butterfly, and grows up to become a full-fledged tennis player through matches against rivals under the guidance of the devil coach, Hitoshi Munekata. Sensitive psychological portrayal and innovative direction “Ace wo Nerae!” is a sports anime, yet it is characterized by its delicate psychological portrayal typical of ...

10. Ashita no Joe (1970) A masterpiece of the sporty anime genre, with a shadowy heroic image that inspires sympathy “Ashita no Joe,” which began airing in 1970, is a masterpiece of the sport anime genre based on the boxing manga written by Kajiwara Ikki and drawn by Chiba Tetsuya. The main character, Takeshi Yabuki, who grew up poor, discovered boxing, and matured as a human being through mortal combat with rivals, struck a chord with many young people. Realistic depiction and psychological portrayal Unlike conventional sports anime, “Ashita no Joe” realistically depicts the conflicts in the hero's mind and ...

8. Animerama (1969-1970) Osamu Tezuka's challenge to create animation that adults could also enjoy “Animerama” is a genre of animation for adults proposed by Osamu Tezuka from the late 1960s through the 1970s. At the time, there was a strong stereotype that animation was for children, and Tezuka sought to break through this stereotype and create high-quality animated works that could be enjoyed by adults. An ambitious body of work and commercial success One of the best-known works of animerama is the animated film “One Thousand and One Nights” (1969). Set in the world of the Arabian Nights, the film ...