Archive Season
Explore the archived Spring 1987 anime lineup and open the deeper guide pages for any title in the season.
Spring 1987Sunrise
TV / Spring 1987
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Ryou Saeba is a laid back but deadly freelance operative in Tokyo who tackles a steady stream of dangerous assignments alongside his steadfast partner, Kaori Makimura. They confront everything from street level crooks to organized threats, relying on Ryou’s expert marksmanship and quick thinking to get the job done. T…
Spring 1987Studio Pierrot
TV / Spring 1987
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Kyousuke Kasuga has spent much of his childhood moving from school to school to keep his family's psychic abilities out of the spotlight. Hoping to finally settle down, he soon crosses paths with the cool, enigmatic Madoka Ayukawa and the bright, impulsive Hikaru Hiyama, whose very different personalities pull him in…
Spring 1987Toei Animation
TV / Spring 1987
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After the fall of a formidable foe, the world remains fractured and new powers vie for control, bringing fresh dangers to the road worn Kenshiro. A mysterious order of warriors serves a tyrannical ruler who seeks to reshape the land, and one of their agents abducts Kenshiro’s companion, drawing him into hostile territ…
Spring 1987Tatsunoko Production
TV / Spring 1987
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In a future on the planet Maris, humanity faces a brutal assault from a hostile alien species that exploits people to propagate itself. When three enigmatic firearms known as the Zillion Weapon System emerge, they fall into the hands of three teenagers JJ, Champ, and Apple who are enlisted as the White Knights. Thrust…
Spring 1987Group TAC
TV / Spring 1987
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Hiatari Ryoukou! follows Kasumi, a spirited fifteen year old who moves into her aunt’s house to attend high school, only to find it already shared by several male students. Her attempt at a fresh start is immediately complicated by a series of awkward misunderstandings and a particularly mortifying accidental encounte…
Spring 1987Shin-Ei Animation
TV / Spring 1987
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Esper Mami follows junior high student Mami Sakura after an unexpected development gives her psychic abilities. With telekinesis, telepathy, and a quirky teleportation device at her disposal, she responds whenever someone seems to be in trouble. Assisted by her loyal friend Takahata, Mami juggles everyday school life…
Spring 1987Shin-Ei Animation
TV / Spring 1987
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When a small, sunglasses wearing child from space with a star shaped birthmark is discovered stranded near town, kind hearted schoolboy Michio brings him home. The newcomer quickly proves to be anything but ordinary, possessing unusual abilities he uses to try to help his new friend. His good intentions often backfire…
Spring 1987Telescreen
TV / Spring 1987
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Geragera Boes Monogatari follows life on a delightfully oddball farm where everyday moments become playful adventures. The cast includes a turtle with a little TV under its shell, a bald lion, an elephant whose trunk doubles as a garden hose, an inflatable octopus, and their steady ox caretaker, Olly. Each episode cen…
Spring 1987Eiken
TV / Spring 1987
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Kotowaza House is a short comedy series built around a weekly proverb, using light vignettes to explore everyday habits and mishaps. It follows Peter, a weary office worker whose attempts at self improvement tend to backfire in humorous and relatable ways. Each episode leans on gentle satire and physical comedy as Pet…
Spring 1987
TV / Spring 1987
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A collection of short, gentle fantasy shorts that bring classic Japanese folk tales to life for young viewers. Each episode presents a self contained story from mischievous children and enchanted animals to bold heroes pursuing impossible dreams rendered with bright, child friendly animation. The series balances whims…