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Explore the archived Fall 1988 anime lineup and open the deeper guide pages for any title in the season.
Fall 1988Shin-Ei Animation
TV / Fall 1988
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Oishinbo follows Yamaoka, a skeptical food critic, as he and his colleagues at a newspaper investigate Japan's culinary culture through reporting and debate. Each episode blends detailed examinations of ingredients and cooking with the interpersonal tensions that arise from differing tastes and journalistic ambitions.…
Fall 1988TMS Entertainment
TV / Fall 1988
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When a glowing star drifts into a quiet forest bakery, the freshly baked dough awakens as Anpanman, a cheerful hero made of sweet bread. He and a colorful cast of friends set out on lighthearted adventures, using kindness and creativity to help those in need. Their cheerful world mixes fantastical elements and gentle…
Fall 1988Nippon Animation
TV / Fall 1988
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Shin Grimm Meisaku Gekijou presents a charming anthology of self contained retellings drawn from a wide range of fairy and folk tales. Each installment transports viewers to a new fantastical setting where whimsical adventures and gentle humor unfold. The cast shifts from story to story, offering fresh characters and…
Fall 1988Group TAC
TV / Fall 1988
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3 Choume no Tama: Uchi no Tama Shirimasen ka? follows the everyday escapades of Tama and a cheerful cast of animal companions as they explore their neighborhood and meet new friends. Each episode offers a short, self contained vignette focused on gentle humor, simple lessons, and warm interactions that make it easy to…
Fall 1988Toei Animation
TV / Fall 1988
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Himitsu no Akko chan 2 follows a lively fifth grade girl whose ordinary life is brightened by a mysterious compact mirror that grants her the power to change into anything she imagines. Balancing school, family, and the small dramas of childhood, she explores new identities and learns through playful, often comedic mi…
Fall 1988Eiken
TV / Fall 1988
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Hai! Akko desu follows Akko, a young woman adjusting to life as a newly married person. The series gently explores her small victories, awkward moments, and the subtle shifts in relationships as she settles into her new role. Romance threads through her interactions, highlighting warmth and quiet intimacy rather than…
Fall 1988Studio Comet
TV / Fall 1988
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When Asunaro arrives at a school divided into three baseball squads, he finds himself placed on the lowest tier team dismissed by everyone as hopeless. Faced with a one month ultimatum from their coach, the players are granted a single game against the top squad for the right to continue. With help from Kaido, a forme…
Fall 1988Nippon Animation
TV / Fall 1988
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Yumemiru Topo Gigio follows the curious adventures of a small, talkative mouse who arrives from a far off future to explore the Milky Way. Bright and inquisitive, he quickly forms warm friendships with the neighborhood children, their pets, and other local animals. Each episode mixes gentle humor with imaginative esca…