Archive Season
Explore the archived Spring 1988 anime lineup and open the deeper guide pages for any title in the season.
Spring 1988Sunrise
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Ryo Saeba is a talented private investigator who operates both as a problem solver and as a self styled "sweeper" cleaning up crime across the city. His exceptional skills are often tempered by a boisterous, overenthusiastic approach to attractive clients, which creates constant friction and comic moments. Kaori Makim…
Spring 1988Sunrise
TV / Spring 1988
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When an ancient tyrant resurfaces with a handful of powerful armors, a small band of armored warriors rises to stand against the renewed threat. Each member struggles with personal challenges while learning to harness their armor’s abilities and work as a team. Their journey weaves fast paced battles and technological…
Spring 1988Gallop
TV / Spring 1988
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Kiteretsu Daihyakka follows a young prodigy inventor whose curiosity leads him to create a loyal robot companion, sparking a series of lighthearted and heartfelt adventures. Together with his neighborhood friends, he explores time and everyday challenges using gadgets of his own design. The group includes a kind girl…
Spring 1988Toei Animation
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Hello! Lady Lynn follows a young girl named Lynn as she navigates the challenges of growing up in a world that prizes poise and refinement. Each year her school awards a distinguished honor to the student who best embodies those ideals, and Lynn sets her sights on earning that recognition. Along the way she faces test…
Spring 1988Studio Deen
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F follows Gunma Akagi, a countryside teenager whose love of speed and a heavily modified tractor clashes with his family’s expectations. His father, Souichirou, is an aspiring politician who wants the household to present a respectable image, adding pressure to Gunma’s reckless tendencies. After a humiliating encounte…
Spring 1988Ashi Productions
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Chouon Senshi Borgman follows a trio of armored heroes Ryo, Chuck, and Anise who defend Earth against the menace known as Youma. Ryo leads the group and is accompanied by a talking blue motorcycle that can upgrade itself, while Chuck and Anise balance their duties as teachers with secret lives as fighters. The team us…
Spring 1988Toei Animation
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When a contingent of Autobot Pretenders remains on Earth to keep watch in human guise, they must balance life among people with the constant threat of renewed conflict. Their leader, Metalhawk who often moves through the world under the human name Hawk guides a team that uses Pretender shells to blend into everyday so…
Spring 1988Sunrise
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Nine year old Wataru finds himself pulled from ordinary life into the strange, divine world of Soukaizan, where he must rise to an unexpected role as the realm’s defender. Armed with a clay model that becomes an unlikely, lively super robot companion, he sets off on a colorful journey filled with battles, humor, and f…
Spring 1988Shin-Ei Animation
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Tsurupika Hagemaru kun follows the everyday antics of Hagemaru, a spirited fourth grader growing up in a household obsessed with pinching pennies. His schemes to save money and the comedic consequences that follow drive each episode, often played out at school among classmates and under the watchful eye of his teacher…
Spring 1988Studio Pierrot
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Fifteen year old Kenichi, who was raised in the wilderness by his foster father, is sent back to the town where his biological family lives after learning the truth about his past. His unfamiliar manners and feral instincts immediately stand out, surprising both his relatives and the local residents. A mix of physical…
Spring 1988Nippon Animation
TV / Spring 1988
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Topo Gigio follows the whimsical journeys of a small, talkative mouse who arrives from a far flung future and dreams of exploring the stars. Combining lighthearted humor with child friendly adventure, each episode finds Topo Gigio forming bonds with nearby children, pets, and other neighborhood animals as they tackle…
Spring 1988Telescreen
TV / Spring 1988
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Dondon Dommel to Ron follows the easygoing dog Dommel and his eccentric owner Semafoor, an inventor with a flair for unusual gadgets. Their mismatched temperaments spark a steady stream of humorous situations as curious contraptions and everyday moments collide. Each episode leans into playful, whimsical comedy crafte…
Spring 1988Daume
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What's Michael? follows the daily misadventures of a portly orange cat who navigates a world of small crises, quirky friendships, and the odd showdown with a menacing local feline. Living with a well meaning but clueless human duo, he alternates between foraging, socializing with other animals, and keeping his owners…
Spring 1988Production Reed
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Doctor Chichibuyama follows the antics of an eccentric physician running a remote mountain clinic, where exaggerated adult humor and risqué situations are part of the daily routine. Surrounded by a devoted partner and a charismatic young nurse, the doctor’s outrageous behavior drives much of the show’s comedic conflic…
Spring 1988Toei Animation
TV / Spring 1988
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Sekai Meisaku Douwa Series is a collection of short animated adaptations of classic fairy tales, presented with bright visuals and gentle storytelling suited for young viewers. Each installment transports audiences to a different whimsical world filled with charming characters, magical encounters, and simple adventure…
Spring 1988
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Agigongryong Doolie (1988) follows the continuing adventures of a young, curious protagonist as they navigate a world full of strange creatures, new places, and everyday challenges. Each episode blends lighthearted humor with gentle lessons about friendship, bravery, and growing up. The series balances action and hear…
Spring 1988Nippon Animation
TV / Spring 1988
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When a tiny alien named Dagon crash lands on a lush, blue world, he finds himself only a centimetre tall and surrounded by towering blades of grass. Curious insect residents from a resourceful mantis to a pragmatic general and an eccentric doctor cautiously welcome the diminutive stranger. After daring encounters with…
Spring 1988Shin-Ei Animation
TV / Spring 1988
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Shin Pro Golfer Saru follows the energetic and inventive young golfer Saru, whose unorthodox swing and unshakable spirit take him to new courses and tougher opponents. Each episode blends lighthearted comedy with lessons about practice, sportsmanship, and teamwork as Saru refines his game and meets new rivals. Colorfu…
Spring 1988
Spring 1988
TV / Spring 1988
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Meisaku World invites young viewers into a gentle anthology where beloved folk tales and timeless stories are retold as small, self contained adventures. Each episode travels to a different wondrous setting filled with charming characters, simple challenges, and touches of magic. The series balances light suspense and…