Archive Season
Explore the archived Fall 1981 anime lineup and open the deeper guide pages for any title in the season.
Fall 1981Studio Pierrot, Studio Deen
TV / Fall 1981
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Urusei Yatsura follows the misadventures of Ataru Moroboshi, an unlucky and flirtatious teenager whose life is upended when he represents Earth in an unusual encounter with extraterrestrial visitors. His opponent, Lum, an alien princess with a strong personality, misreads a promise and soon becomes an unexpected and p…
Fall 1981Shin-Ei Animation
TV / Fall 1981
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When a young ninja leaves his mountain home to live with an ordinary family, his attempt to blend into everyday life leads to a string of lively encounters. He quickly becomes friends with a same‑age boy and enrolls in a regular school while keeping his skills under wraps. Accompanied at times by his little brother an…
Fall 1981Sunrise
TV / Fall 1981
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On the colony planet Deployer, a small band of insurgents known as the Sun Fang team rises to challenge an increasingly authoritarian rule backed by Earth's Federation. When the planet's elected leadership is overturned and martial law takes hold, the group must navigate the moral and practical costs of resistance. Ar…
Fall 1981TMS Entertainment
TV / Fall 1981
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In a reimagined future where ancient deities still wield power, Ulysses becomes the reluctant center of a cosmic punishment that sends him roaming the stars. With his son Telemachus at his side and the fate of his frozen crew hanging in the balance, he must navigate hostile worlds and mysterious trials to lift their c…
Fall 1981Tatsunoko Production
TV / Fall 1981
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Dash! Kappei follows the misadventures of a diminutive but athletically gifted young man who excels at any sport he tries. Staying as a houseguest with the kind hearted Akane, he quietly harbors feelings for her while navigating a parade of comedic challenges. A crafty family dog becomes both a persistent rival and an…
Fall 1981Studio Pierrot
TV / Fall 1981
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Maicching Machiko sensei follows a young, cheerful teacher who joins a lively elementary school and quickly finds herself at the center of nonstop mischief. Between over the top pranks, wardrobe mishaps, and the lascivious antics of a few attention seeking colleagues, every day becomes a comic trial in maintaining com…
Fall 1981Nippon Animation
TV / Fall 1981
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Wanwan Sanjuushi follows a spirited young swordsman who arrives in Paris determined to make his mark by joining the elite guards. When he challenges a famed trio of musketeers to prove his skill, an unexpected threat forces them to set aside rivalry and join forces. Together they navigate a city of intrigue, facing co…
Fall 1981Tokyo Movie Shinsha, Studio Cockpit
TV / Fall 1981
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Sent to Earth as an infant by a hostile civilization, a young man grows up with a human family and a deep attachment to the people he was meant to betray. Haunted by a built in catastrophe tied to the giant machine that came with him, he must navigate divided loyalties while resisting the orders of his homeworld. Gift…
Fall 1981Toei Animation
TV / Fall 1981
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Ginga Senpuu Braiger is a sci fi adventure set in 2111, when human settlements span the solar system and frontier worlds lie beyond reliable law enforcement. To confront the violent and chaotic situations authorities cannot handle, a private crew called J9 led by Isaac Godonov alongside Blaster Kid, Stephen Bowie, and…
Fall 1981Tatsunoko Production
TV / Fall 1981
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When young Sho Azuka uncovers a mysterious talking book called Superbook, his ordinary afternoons turn into extraordinary journeys. Along with his curious friend Azusa Yamato and the animated toy robot Zenmaijikake, he is whisked away to pivotal moments of ancient history. Each episode blends adventurous set pieces wi…
Fall 1981Tokyo Movie Shinsha
TV / Fall 1981
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Ten year old Chie runs her family's small eatery in a lively Osaka neighborhood while navigating a complicated home life with her estranged parents, including an unemployed yakuza father. The series blends warm, everyday drama with sharp, hometown humor drawn from local customs and characters. Episodes focus on Chie's…
Fall 1981Toei Animation
TV / Fall 1981
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Set against the elegant backdrop of early 20th century Europe, Honey Honey no Suteki na Bouken follows a spirited young princess whose life takes an unexpected turn. As she moves through glamorous cities from Paris to Vienna, she finds herself drawn into a series of lively adventures and budding romantic encounters. T…
Fall 1981
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Manga Mitokoumon follows a high ranking court inspector dispatched to travel the provinces and quietly assess the state of local governance. Traveling incognito with two loyal retainers Kaiko, a man of prodigious strength, and Tsuke, a masterful swordsman he encounters a variety of communities and the officials who ru…
Fall 1981Tokyo Movie Shinsha
TV / Fall 1981
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Shin Dokonjou Gaeru follows the misadventures of a hotheaded frog whose stubborn nature gets him into one ridiculous situation after another. The show leans heavily on fast paced slapstick, visual gags, and exaggerated reactions that drive both the humor and the characters’ simple dynamics. Episodes are mostly self co…