Rintaro

Rintaro

Rintaro, pseudonym of Shigeyuki Hayashi, is a well-known anime director. He works frequently with the animation studio Madhouse (which he co-founded), though he is a freelance director not employed directly by any one studio. He is a founding member of the Japanese Animation Creators Association (JAniCA) labor group.

  • Title: Rintaro
  • Popularity: 3.504
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1941-01-22
  • Place of Birth: Tokyo, Giappone
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  • Also Known As: Kuruma Hino, 林 重行, Rin Taro, Taro Rin, Shigeyuki Hayashi, Rintarou
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Rintaro Movies

  • 2002
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    Animax Special: The Making of 'Metropolis'

    Animax Special: The Making of 'Metropolis'

    1 2002 HD

    This made-for-video documentary gives animation fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Metropolis, the film adaptation of classic manga...

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  • 2012
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    Animation Maestro Gisaburo

    Animation Maestro Gisaburo

    7 2012 HD

    A master of Japanese animation, Gisaburo Sugii talks candidly about his career and creative process in this rare and exciting piece of film.

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  • 2001
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    Metropolis

    Metropolis

    7.1 2001 HD

    Kenichi and his detective uncle, Shunsaku Ban, leave Japan to visit Metropolis, in search of the criminal, Dr. Laughton. However, when they finally...

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  • 1983
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    Harmagedon

    Harmagedon

    5 1983 HD

    From the depths of space he is coming... Ancient beyond understanding, his power is immeasurable. He has destroyed half the universe and is on his...

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  • 1996
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    X: The Movie

    X: The Movie

    5.8 1996 HD

    It's the year of destiny, and 15 year old Kamui Shiro, a powerful psychic, has returned to Toyko after a 6 year absence, having left when he was very...

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  • 1996
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    X: The Movie

    X: The Movie

    5.8 1996 HD

    It's the year of destiny, and 15 year old Kamui Shiro, a powerful psychic, has returned to Toyko after a 6 year absence, having left when he was very...

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  • 1979
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    Galaxy Express 999: The Movie

    Galaxy Express 999: The Movie

    6.8 1979 HD

    In the future, one can achieve immortality by obtaining a mechanized body. Orphaned, young Tetsuro hitches a ride on the space train Galaxy Express...

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  • 2009
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    Yona Yona Penguin

    Yona Yona Penguin

    5.3 2009 HD

    Rintaro directs a tale of three children who visit a land of wonder. This is the first "3D anime" that Madhouse has produced. Oh, and there are...

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  • 1989
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    Neo Tokyo

    Neo Tokyo

    6.8 1989 HD

    A trilogy of separate stories. In "Labyrinth labyrinthos", a girl and her cat enter a strange world. In "Running Man", a racer takes on the ultimate...

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  • 1985
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    The Dagger of Kamui

    The Dagger of Kamui

    6 1985 HD

    A young boy named Jiro finds his mother and sister murdered in his home. Falsely accused of the crime, he flees from his village and meets a priest...

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  • 2000
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    Reign: The Conqueror Movie

    Reign: The Conqueror Movie

    10 2000 HD

    Prince Alexander, son of King Philip, and heir to the Macedonian empire, must fend off political saboteurs, assassins, and the jealousy of his own...

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  • 1988
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    Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis

    Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis

    6.107 1988 HD

    The reincarnation of a 10th century Japanese general haunts 1920's Tokyo.

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  • 1981
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    Adieu Galaxy Express 999

    Adieu Galaxy Express 999

    6.9 1981 HD

    Two years after the events of Galaxy Express 999, Earth has become a battlefield, and Tetsuro is summoned to board the Three-Nine once more. In this,...

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  • 2005
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    Tenjho Tenge: The Past Chapter

    Tenjho Tenge: The Past Chapter

    3.7 2005 HD

    Mitsuomi Takayanagi and Maya Natsume both want to become stronger. On there way to becoming the best they learn that there are many things going on...

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  • 1987
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    Take the X Train

    Take the X Train

    4 1987 HD

    Ishihara Toru is an everyday guy with an on-and-off girlfriend and a position working for a train buff. Things become complicated when a ghostly...

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  • 1988
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    Bride of Deimos

    Bride of Deimos

    5.9 1988 HD

    A brother and sister grow beautiful and rare orchids out in the middle of nowhere, however, anyone who visits their house seems to vanish...

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  • 1989
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    The Tale of Osamu Tezuka: I'm Son-Goku

    The Tale of Osamu Tezuka: I'm Son-Goku

    8 1989 HD

    A semi-autobiography of Tezuka Osamu combined with a 30 minute science-fiction setting of Journey to the West.

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  • 1989
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    The Tale of Osamu Tezuka: I'm Son-Goku

    The Tale of Osamu Tezuka: I'm Son-Goku

    8 1989 HD

    A semi-autobiography of Tezuka Osamu combined with a 30 minute science-fiction setting of Journey to the West.

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  • 1994
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    Bronze: Cathexis Koji Nanjo

    Bronze: Cathexis Koji Nanjo

    1 1994 HD

    A 30-minute OVA composed of five Koji Nanjo music videos, featuring never-seen scenes between Takuto and him, with an original art gallery by Minami...

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  • 1994
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    Osamu and Musashi

    Osamu and Musashi

    1 1994 HD

    The animation was produced for the Tezuka Osamu Manga Museum, thus it features scenes from the "life and nature" of Tezuka Osamu's childhood, themes...

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  • 1998
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    Satanika

    Satanika

    1 1998 HD

    Based on an original character created by Danzig lead singer Glenn Danzig for his comic company Verotik Press. This three-minute pilot was created...

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  • 1989
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    Neo Tokyo

    Neo Tokyo

    6.8 1989 HD

    A trilogy of separate stories. In "Labyrinth labyrinthos", a girl and her cat enter a strange world. In "Running Man", a racer takes on the ultimate...

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  • 1989
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    Neo Tokyo

    Neo Tokyo

    6.8 1989 HD

    A trilogy of separate stories. In "Labyrinth labyrinthos", a girl and her cat enter a strange world. In "Running Man", a racer takes on the ultimate...

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  • 1986
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    Phoenix: Karma Chapter

    Phoenix: Karma Chapter

    7 1986 HD

    The story of two men - sculptor genius Akanemaru, and former bandit Gao. Discover how the lives of the two men cross repeatedly throughout their...

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  • 1983
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    Super Grand Prix

    Super Grand Prix

    6 1983 HD

    Young Sean Corrigan has a dream that one day he will design and drive his own Formula 1 car in the greatest race of all auto racing circuits - the...

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  • 1985
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    The Dagger of Kamui

    The Dagger of Kamui

    6 1985 HD

    A young boy named Jiro finds his mother and sister murdered in his home. Falsely accused of the crime, he flees from his village and meets a priest...

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  • 1964
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    Astro Boy: The Brave In Space

    Astro Boy: The Brave In Space

    7.5 1964 HD

    Compilation of Episodes 46, 56 and 71 from the 1963 Astro Boy series that were reproduced in color for this theater version.

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  • 1978
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    Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia

    Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia

    7.4 1978 HD

    The story on Arcadia's mystery, on which the 13th television episode was based.

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  • 1997
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    Wish

    Wish

    8 1997 HD

    A short music video based on the CLAMP manga "Wish".

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  • 1982
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    I Am a Cat

    I Am a Cat

    1 1982 HD

    "I" is a cat without a name who lives with an English teacher, Mr. Kushami (Mr. Sneeze). "I" can't believe how stupid human beings are and chronicles...

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  • 1995
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    The Diary Of Anne Frank

    The Diary Of Anne Frank

    6.6 1995 HD

    During World War II, a teenage Jewish girl named Anne Frank and her family are forced into hiding in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands.

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  • 1993
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    Ninja Scroll

    Ninja Scroll

    7.748 1993 HD

    Jubei is a masterless ninja who travels the land alone, lending his services to those with gold—or a worthy cause. His fearsome abilities have...

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  • 1961
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    Nezumi no yomeiri

    Nezumi no yomeiri

    1 1961 HD

    A mouse father seeks the ideal strong husband for his beloved daughter. He goes to talk to the strongest elements. But even the Sun is block by...

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  • 1960
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    Alakazam the Great!

    Alakazam the Great!

    5.4 1960 HD

    A monkey king who learns the secrets of magic goes on a spree and causes no end of aggravation for the gods, who finally imprison him. In order to...

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  • 1962
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    Tales of a Street Corner

    Tales of a Street Corner

    5.6 1962 HD

    The sad and happy times of a young girl and her bear doll, a young mouse and his family, a sycamore tree, an old lamp post, a hoodlum moth and an...

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  • 2023
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    Nezumikozo Jirokichi

    Nezumikozo Jirokichi

    1 2023 HD

    Legendary anime director Rintaro’s (Metropolis, X/1999, Galaxy Express 999) first new work in over a decade depicts pioneering 1930s director...

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  • 1993
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    X²: Double X

    X²: Double X

    9 1993 HD

    A short prequel to the theatrical X movie, consisting of four music videos.

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  • 1987
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    Take the X Train

    Take the X Train

    4 1987 HD

    Ishihara Toru is an everyday guy with an on-and-off girlfriend and a position working for a train buff. Things become complicated when a ghostly...

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  • 1992
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    Download: Devil's Circuit

    Download: Devil's Circuit

    5.3 1992 HD

    An exciting cyberpunk romp directed by Rintaro with veteran animator Kanada Yoshinori about a genius hacker and a gang of hot-rodders.

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  • 1992
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    Download: Devil's Circuit

    Download: Devil's Circuit

    5.3 1992 HD

    An exciting cyberpunk romp directed by Rintaro with veteran animator Kanada Yoshinori about a genius hacker and a gang of hot-rodders.

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  • 1987
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    Phoenix: Space Chapter

    Phoenix: Space Chapter

    6.1 1987 HD

    This is the third part of "The Phoenix" series of the Kadokawa Haruki Office Co., Ltd. version. It is an animation version of the original story by...

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  • 1988
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    Matasaburo the Wind Boy

    Matasaburo the Wind Boy

    1 1988 HD

    A foreign transfer student from the city arrives one day in a Japanese country town. Enchanted by his air of mystery, his classmates nickname him...

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  • 1982
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    Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure

    Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure

    6.1 1982 HD

    When local teacher Midori Yamabuki receives an emergency summons to her home planet it turns out to be a trap devised by galactic warlord Dr....

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  • 1964
    imgMovies

    Astro Boy: The Brave In Space

    Astro Boy: The Brave In Space

    7.5 1964 HD

    Compilation of Episodes 46, 56 and 71 from the 1963 Astro Boy series that were reproduced in color for this theater version.

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  • 1990
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    Hisashi Eguchi's It Will All Work Out!

    Hisashi Eguchi's It Will All Work Out!

    6 1990 HD

    Adapted from the manga of the same name by Hisashi Eguchi, and directed by Minoru Kawasaki and Rintaro, this is a series of random skits featuring...

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  • 1990
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    Hisashi Eguchi's It Will All Work Out!

    Hisashi Eguchi's It Will All Work Out!

    6 1990 HD

    Adapted from the manga of the same name by Hisashi Eguchi, and directed by Minoru Kawasaki and Rintaro, this is a series of random skits featuring...

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  • 1988
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    Matasaburo the Wind Boy

    Matasaburo the Wind Boy

    1 1988 HD

    A foreign transfer student from the city arrives one day in a Japanese country town. Enchanted by his air of mystery, his classmates nickname him...

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  • 2001
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    Metropolis

    Metropolis

    7.1 2001 HD

    Kenichi and his detective uncle, Shunsaku Ban, leave Japan to visit Metropolis, in search of the criminal, Dr. Laughton. However, when they finally...

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  • 2012
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    Lupin VIII

    Lupin VIII

    7.6 2012 HD

    Five generations after Lupin the Third, Lupin the Eighth plies his trade in an airship that flies above a futuristic Paris. Created as a...

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  • 1980
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    Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveller Emeraldas

    Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveller Emeraldas

    8 1980 HD

    A remake of episode 22 of the TV version.

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  • 2002
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    48x61

    48x61

    9 2002 HD

    48x61 is a short movie made by the famous director Rintaro (Astro Boy, Metropolis, ...) for the Japanese manga artist and director Katsuhiro Otomo...

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  • 1994
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    Peacock King: Spirit Warrior

    Peacock King: Spirit Warrior

    1 1994 HD

    A young mystic without a past, Kujaku was born under a dark omen possessed of incredible supernatural powers. Raised by priests, he has learned to...

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  • 1987
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    Labryinth Labryinthos

    Labryinth Labryinthos

    1 1987 HD

    A little girl and her cat fall into a world of strange people.

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  • 1987
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    Labryinth Labryinthos

    Labryinth Labryinthos

    1 1987 HD

    A little girl and her cat fall into a world of strange people.

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  • 1987
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    Labryinth Labryinthos

    Labryinth Labryinthos

    1 1987 HD

    A little girl and her cat fall into a world of strange people.

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  • 1987
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    The Running Man

    The Running Man

    1 1987 HD

    In the future, a race car driver uses his psychokinetic abilities against his opponents.

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  • 1987
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    The Order to Stop Construction

    The Order to Stop Construction

    1 1987 HD

    A salary man is sent by his boss to go to the jungle to stop a construction job.

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  • 1986
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    Space-Time Traveler - Time Stranger

    Space-Time Traveler - Time Stranger

    6.2 1986 HD

    In the new Calendar Year of 392, in Neo-Tokyo, a young man, Agino Jiro, steals a time synchronization system and tries to escape to the past. The...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E4

    4.6 1970 HD

    A spiritual battle is being waged within the capital of Tokyo during the turn of the 20th century. In 1908, Japan is undergoing an enormous process...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E26

    6 1970 HD

    The series explored the adventures of Kum-Kum, a naughty boy in primeval times, and his friends as they grow up, often playing antics that surprise...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    6.9 1970 HD

    On an archaeological mission to the end of the known universe, Professor Daiba unwitting unleashes an ancient horror from its confines. Five years...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E4

    6.6 1970 HD

    200 years after Bartz and his friends saved two worlds from Exdeath, a threat arises and seeks to take the Crystals for itself. Linaly, a descendant...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E65

    6.5 1970 HD

    Moomin is a Japanese anime series broadcast on the Fuji Television Network between 1969 and 1970. It is loosely based on the Moomin books by the...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E26

    6.5 1970 HD

    Chobin is a cute little alien prince from another planet, who crash landed on earth. Looking for his mother, he has a magical bracelet that will help...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    6.9 1970 HD

    On an archaeological mission to the end of the known universe, Professor Daiba unwitting unleashes an ancient horror from its confines. Five years...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E42

    7.162 1970 HD

    When a mysterious invader from the stars catches Earth unawares, only the legendary space pirate Captain Harlock and the crew of the Arcadia have the...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E43

    5.8 1970 HD

    In the Ariahan village, on her 15th birthday, Tiala receives a red jewel from the elder Yogi. The jewel is the key to awaken the Great Dragon, whose...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E52

    1 1970 HD

    The series follows the adventures of Sabu, a young Edo bakufu investigator traveling with the blind master swordsman Ichi. In their travels, they...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E27

    8 1970 HD

    Mars is a boy robot named as the god of war, created to be a military weapon, but adopted as a human child. In a distant future, when people and...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E5

    1 1970 HD

    Arrow Emblem: Hawk of the Grand Prix is an anime series aired from 1977 to 1978 in Japan. There are 44 episodes aired at 25 minutes each. It is also...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E12

    7 1970 HD

    Yukari is a typical high-school student who listens to her parents and attends school everyday. As she starts to question her way of life, she...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E2

    5 1970 HD

    A young mystic without a past, Kujaku was born under a dark omen possessed of incredible supernatural powers. Raised by priests, he has learned to...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E39

    7.2 1970 HD

    The amazing Taichi Keaton works on cases around the globe that always lead to adventure! He combines his arsenal of multidisciplinary expertise in...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    7.5 1970 HD

    Born in battle, baptized in fire, it's kingdoms have been ravaged by war for thousands of years. Now, an evil stirs, an ancient goddess of...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E12

    6.5 1970 HD

    Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing factor...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E26

    6 1970 HD

    The series explored the adventures of Kum-Kum, a naughty boy in primeval times, and his friends as they grow up, often playing antics that surprise...

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