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1. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024)
130 min | Animation, Action, Adventure | Post-production
The untold story behind Helm's Deep, hundreds of years before the fateful war, telling the life and bloodsoaked times of its founder, Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan.
Director: Kenji Kamiyama | Stars: Brian Cox, Miranda Otto, Michael Wildman, Shaun Dooley
2. Devilman: Crybaby (2018)
TV-MA | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama
With demons reawakened and humanity in turmoil, a sensitive demon-boy is led into a brutal, degenerate war against evil by his mysterious friend, Ryo.
Stars: Kôki Uchiyama, Ayumu Murase, Kyle McCarley, Griffin Burns
Votes: 28,286
3. Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro (1979)
102 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A dashing thief, his gang of desperadoes and an intrepid cop struggle to free a princess from an evil count, and learn the secret of a treasure that she holds part of the key to.
Director: Hayao Miyazaki | Stars: Yasuo Yamada, Eiko Masuyama, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Makio Inoue
Votes: 33,592
4. Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac (1986–1989)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A group a young warriors known as 'Saints', each in possession of a 'cloth' guarded by a different constellation, must protect the reincarnation of the goddess Athena as she attempts to keep the Earth from being destroyed by evil forces.
Stars: Hideyuki Tanaka, Tôru Furuya, Ryô Horikawa, Kôichi Hashimoto
Votes: 11,183
5. Fist of the North Star (1984–1988)
TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
After a nuclear war turns Earth into a lawless wasteland, Kenshiro, a practitioner of the deadly master art "Hokuto Shinken", fights a succession of tyrannical warriors to restore order.
Stars: Akira Kamiya, Shigeru Chiba, Teiyû Ichiryûsai, Tomiko Suzuki
Votes: 3,577
6. Future Boy Conan (1978)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Long after a devastating war almost destroyed the entire world, a boy with superhuman strength fights to save his friends from those who seek to conquer what is left of civilization.
Stars: Noriko Ohara, Sabrina Pitre, Erin Mathews, Masatô Ibu
Votes: 4,994
7. Lupin the 3rd (1977–1980)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The master thief Lupin III and his cronies continue their globe-trotting exploits, with the stubborn Inspector Zenigata ever at their trail.
Stars: Yasuo Yamada, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Gorô Naya, Makio Inoue
Votes: 1,976
8. Devilman Lady (1998–1999)
TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Action, Drama
A supermodel is attacked by a monster which brings her inner devil out. However, she doesn't let go of her humanity, so a secret government agency asks her to help them fight the demonic forces that secretly threaten Japan and the world.
Stars: Takako Fuji, Shawn Sides, Sian Rees-Cleland, Camille Chen
Votes: 363
9. Heidi: A Girl of the Alps (1974)
24 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
This animation series follows the childhood "adventures" of a girl named Heidi, who lives with her grandfather somewhere on the Alps.
Stars: Vic Perrin, Randi Kiger, Kazuko Sugiyama, Kôhei Miyauchi
Votes: 6,021
10. Lupin III: The First (2019)
Not Rated | 93 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Lupin III goes on a grand adventure to uncover the secrets of the Bresson Diary, which is tied to the legacy of his famous grandfather.
Director: Takashi Yamazaki | Stars: Kan'ichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Daisuke Namikawa, Miyuki Sawashiro
Votes: 3,776
11. Lupin the Third (1971–1977)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The adventures of the master thief Lupin III and his cohorts as they dive into various escapades, all the while in pursuit by the tenacious Inspector Zenigata.
Stars: Yasuo Yamada, Richard Epcar, Michelle Ruff, Tony Oliver
Votes: 2,442
12. Mazinger Z (1972–1974)
30 min | Action, Animation, Sci-Fi
Teenager Koji Kabuto pilots the amazing super-robot Mazinger Z to avenge its inventor (his grandfather) against the Mycene Empire, led by the evil mad scientist Doctor Hell.
Stars: Jôji Yanami, Hiroya Ishimaru, Isamu Tanonaka, Osamu Katô
Votes: 1,511
13. Anne of Green Gables (1979)
24 min | Animation, Drama, Family
Based on the books by Lucy Maud Montgomery, this 50 episode series tells the story of Anne Shirley, a young orphan living in 19th century Canada.
Stars: Eiko Yamada, Fumie Kitahara, Michio Hazama, Ryûji Saikachi
Votes: 2,092
14. Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine (2012)
TV-MA | 20 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The story of how the fashionable femme fatale Fujiko Mine first met Lupin III, her sometimes-lover and sometimes-rival, and the rest of his gang.
Stars: Michelle Ruff, Miyuki Sawashiro, Sonny Strait, Kan'ichi Kurita
Votes: 927
15. Space Pirate Captain Harlock (1978–1979)
24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In 2977, mankind has space colonies, machines do all the work and everyone just wants to have fun. When deadly plant-based aliens that look like women attack the Earth in order to colonize it, only one rogue captain can stop them.
Stars: Makio Inoue, Akira Kamiya, Jôji Yanami, Noriko Ohara
Votes: 1,333
16. Shelter (2016 Video)
6 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
A lonely teenager whose entire existence is a series of futuristic simulations learns the heartbreaking truth behind her life in isolation.
Director: Toshifumi Akai | Star: Sachika Misawa
Votes: 834
17. Lupin III (2015)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Lupin III's marriage to thrill-seeking entrepreneur Rebecca Rossellini is merely a pretext for him to commit a string of heists across Italy and San Marino.
Stars: Kan'ichi Kurita, Todd Haberkorn, Jamieson Price, Lucien Dodge
Votes: 645
18. The Story of Heidi (1975)
93 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
American feature-length adaptation of Heidi (1974), Japanese anime series produced by Zuiyo Eizo (now Nippon Animation) based on the Swiss novel Heidi's Years of Wandering and Learning by ... See full summary »
Director: Isao Takahata | Stars: Randi Kiger, Vic Perrin, Billy Whitaker, Janet Waldo
Votes: 188
19. Lupin III: Part 5 (2018)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
While visiting his ancestral homeland of France, Lupin III becomes entangled with a dark web bank and a worldwide hunt for him spurred by social media.
Stars: Cristina Valenzuela, Richard Epcar, Michelle Ruff, Lex Lang
Votes: 456
20. The Day I Bought a Star (2006)
16 min | Animation, Short, Fantasy
A young boy is tired of the city and escapes into the country. Two strangers trade him a strange seed. The boy accepts and the seed sprouts into a miniature planet, which continues to grow.
Director: Hayao Miyazaki | Stars: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Kyôka Suzuki, Genzô Wakayama, Yô Ôizumi
Votes: 368
21. Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior: Legend of Raoh-Chapter of Death in Love (2006)
95 min | Animation, Action
After a nuclear explosion, the survivors must hide from the terrible Sauzer, who wants to dominate the world. Kenshiro is the only hope
Director: Takahiro Imamura | Stars: Hiroshi Abe, Takashi Ukaji, Kô Shibasaki, Akio Ôtsuka
Votes: 767
22. Arcadia of My Youth (1982)
Not Rated | 130 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Space captain Harlock, the latest in a family of proud aerial warriors, begins his journey to free the oppressed Earth from the despotic Illumidas Command.
Director: Tomoharu Katsumata | Stars: Makio Inoue, Kei Tomiyama, Yûjirô Ishihara, Shûichi Ikeda
Votes: 1,020
23. New Fist of the North Star (2003–2004)
TV-MA | 58 min | Animation, Action, Drama
In the 21st century, a nuclear war turned most of the Earth's surface into a desert wasteland, which also resulted in the contamination of the Earth's water supply. A man named Sanga has ... See full summary »
Stars: Takehito Koyasu, Romi Park, Gackt, Robert Ashker Kraft
Votes: 731
24. Conan the Future Boy: The Big Giant Robot's Resurrection (1984)
49 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
In the future, some humans build a spaceship to abandon earth. The spaceship crashed in an island isolated from the rest of the world. The story takes place when there are only 2 survivors ... See full summary »
Director: Hayao Miyazaki | Stars: Noriko Ohara, Mieko Nobusawa, Kazuyo Aoki, Masashi Amenomori
Votes: 766
25. Anne of Green Gables: Road to Green Gables (1992)
100 min | Animation, Drama, Family
Anne is an orphan full of imagination. When she arrives at her new home she learns that sometimes you have to be a sensible person too; at the same time her unique character changes, or at ... See full summary »
Director: Isao Takahata | Stars: Eiko Yamada, Fumie Kitahara, Ryûji Saikachi, Michio Hazama
Votes: 402
26. Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess (2010)
12 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The witch Baba Yaga keeps her servant the Egg Princess confined and forces her to do hard daily chores around the mill. One night, a batch of kneaded dough comes to life and befriends the Egg Princess.
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Votes: 891
27. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother (1976)
TV-MA | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
An Italian child goes on a journey to find his mother in Argentina.
Stars: Rocío Garcel, Yoshiko Matsuo, Kazuyuki Sogabe, Yukiko Nikaidô
Votes: 1,009
28. Lupin the Third: Fujiko Mine's Lie (2019)
58 min | Animation, Adventure, Crime
Fujiko befriends a young boy whose late father hid away a treasure, but a killer is on the boy's trail.
Director: Takeshi Koike | Stars: Kan'ichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Miyuki Sawashiro, Mamoru Miyano
Votes: 515
29. Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 (2001–2002)
25 min | Animation, Drama, Family
It shows the journey of a Japanese kid who wants to become the best footballer in the world and win the football World Cup for Japan.
Stars: Akira Ishida, Ken'ichi Suzumura, Rica Matsumoto, Kikuko Inoue
Votes: 1,518
30. Lupin the Third: Bye Bye, Lady Liberty (1989 TV Movie)
97 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
To erase his criminal records, Lupin must steal the Ultravirus file.
Director: Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Yasuo Yamada, Eiko Masuyama, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Makio Inoue
Votes: 476
31. Lupin III vs. Detective Conan (2009 TV Movie)
104 min | Animation, Comedy, Crime
When a Queen and a Prince die in a hunting accident, it's up to Conan to solve the case. Meanwhile, Lupin's got his eyes on the Queen's Crown.
Director: Hajime Kamegaki | Stars: Kan'ichi Kurita, Minami Takayama, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Wakana Yamazaki
Votes: 1,062
32. Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro (2008)
83 min | Animation, Action
Ken is backstabbed by Shin (Fist of The South Star) who kidnapped his love, and claimed Kens powers to stop conflict . So Ken now almost dead , goes through the post apocalyptic wasteland to learn to fight for the innocent ,and reclaim his title as the legendary fighter .
Director: Kôbun Shizuno | Stars: Hiroshi Abe, Yuriko Ishida, Romi Park, Takeshi Aono
Votes: 477
33. Chage & Aska: On Your Mark (1995 Music Video)
7 min | Animation, Short, Music
Set in the future: Two men learn that a mysterious winged girl has been taken prisoner, and then decide that they must free her at any cost.
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Votes: 4,353
34. Lupin III vs. Detective Conan: The Movie (2013)
107 min | Animation, Action, Crime
It is a cross over between the series Lupin III and Case Closed and takes place after the television special Lupin the 3rd vs Detective Conan, additionally incorporating various elements ... See full summary »
Director: Hajime Kamegaki | Stars: Kan'ichi Kurita, Minami Takayama, AmaLee, Dawn M. Bennett
Votes: 1,190
35. Lupin III: Missed by a Dollar (2000 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 91 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Lupin and his friends have to compete with a greedy banker and her minions to help solve a mystery that is leading to a treasure that is said to hold the history's most powerful rulers.
Director: Hideki Tonokatsu | Stars: Kan'ichi Kurita, Gorô Naya, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Makio Inoue
Votes: 338
36. Lupin III: Part III (1984–1985)
TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The continuing adventures of the master thief Lupin III.
Stars: Yasuo Yamada, Gorô Naya, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Makio Inoue
Votes: 496
37. Fist of the North Star 2 (1987–1988)
Not Rated | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Having disappeared years earlier, Kenshiro returns to help his old friends Lin and Bat confront a string of new threats, including masters of "Gento Koken" and "Hokuto Ryuken".
Stars: Akira Kamiya, Mîna Tominaga, Shigeru Chiba, Shinji Ogawa
Votes: 916
38. New Captain Tsubasa (1989–1990)
30 min | Animation, Drama, Family
Captain tsubasa in japan national team
Stars: Nobuo Tobita, Hirotaka Suzuoki, Eiko Yamada, Shigeru Nakahara
Votes: 1,049
39. Lupin III: Legend of the Gold of Babylon (1985)
100 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Lupin squares off with two criminal families and Inspector Zenigata's new female patrol to track down a hoard of biblical-era treasure.
Directors: Seijun Suzuki, Shigetsugu Yoshida | Stars: Yasuo Yamada, Eiko Masuyama, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Makio Inoue
Votes: 925
40. Fist of the North Star: Legend of Raoh - Chapter of Fierce Fighting (2007)
85 min | Animation, Action
Earth was devastated by a terrible nuclear conflict that wiped out any sign of civilization. In this scenario, kenshiro and Raoul will face off.
Director: Toshiki Hirano | Stars: Hiroshi Abe, Takashi Ukaji, Yuriko Ishida, Nobuaki Kakuda
Votes: 535
41. Steel Jeeg (1975–1976)
30 min | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
When the ancient Yamatai kingdom rises from the past to conquer the world, led by queen Himiko, professor Shiba reveals to his son Hiroshi that his body hides the only weapon that can ... See full summary »
Stars: Tôru Furuya, Ken'ichi Ogata, Rihoko Yoshida, Osamu Katô
Votes: 338
42. Panda kopanda amefuri sâkasu no maki (1973)
Not Rated | 38 min | Animation, Short, Family
This is the sequel history of "Panda. Go, Panda. (1972)". The trio (the young girl orphan, a panda cub and his father) are joined by a tiger cub who has escaped from a circus.
Director: Isao Takahata | Stars: Kazuko Sugiyama, Kazuo Kumakura, Hiroko Maruyama, Yoshiko Ôta
Votes: 1,101
43. Yuki's Sun (1972)
5 min | Animation, Short, Drama
The Story centers around a child name Yuki, a 10-year old orphan who's being adopted by a family.
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Votes: 1,070
44. Lupin the 3rd: The Mystery of Mamo (1978)
PG-13 | 102 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
While attempting to win the affections of a beautiful rival, a master thief risks death to learn the secret intentions of a wealthy and seemingly immortal, but certainly ruthless, recluse.
Directors: Sôji Yoshikawa, Yasuo Ôtsuka | Stars: Yasuo Yamada, Eiko Masuyama, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Makio Inoue
Votes: 1,700
45. Lupin III: The Fuma Conspiracy (1987)
Unrated | 73 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Lupin and his gang are called to action when Goemon's fiancé is held hostage by a mysterious ninja clan.
Director: Masayuki Ôzeki | Stars: Toshio Furukawa, Banjô Ginga, Mami Koyama, Kaneto Shiozawa
Votes: 987
46. Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Yuria (2007 Video)
65 min | Animation, Action
It is the story of the young Julia who is in love with Kenshiro but is kidnapped by the evil Shin
Director: Hidehito Ueda | Stars: Hiroshi Abe, Takashi Ukaji, Yuriko Ishida, David Itô
Votes: 416
47. Captain Tsubasa: Europe Daikessen (1985 TV Movie)
41 min | Animation, Family, Sport
Tsubasa and his soccer team face off in a championship against Europe.
Director: Tatsuya Okamoto | Stars: Kôichi Hashimoto, Akari Hibino, Ken'yû Horiuchi, Akiko Inose
Votes: 489
48. Lupin III: Farewell to Nostradamus (1995)
TV-PG | 100 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Lupin must rescue a young girl from a doomsday cult seeking a book of prophecies hidden by the girl's father, a wealthy US Presidential candidate.
Directors: Takeshi Shirato, Nobuo Tomizawa, Shun'ya Itô | Stars: Kan'ichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Makio Inoue, Eiko Masuyama
Votes: 930
49. The Whale Hunt (2001)
16 min | Animation, Short
A group of school children play in their classroom, imagining that they are on a boat in the ocean. Fantasy becomes reality, and they encounter a whale.
Director: Hayao Miyazaki | Stars: Yoshiaki Hakamada, Hiroki Ise, Yuki Ise, Keito Ishihara
Votes: 207
50. Fist of the Blue Sky (2006–2018)
Animation, Action
Kasumi Kenshiro, also known as Yan Wang or the King of Death, is a Tokyo professor and the 62nd successor to the deadly assassin art known as Hokuto Shinken. He leaves his teaching job and ... See full summary »
Stars: Kôichi Yamadera, Hitoshi Bifu, Yôichi Nishjima, Kinryû Arimoto
Votes: 120