Archive Season
Explore the archived Spring 1990 anime lineup and open the deeper guide pages for any title in the season.
Spring 1990Gainax, Group TAC
TV / Spring 1990
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Nadia, a spirited and enigmatic young woman with a fascination for the ocean, is thrust into an extraordinary journey when she meets the earnest young inventor Jean and the enigmatic Captain Nemo aboard the Nautilus. The trio becomes entangled in a globe spanning struggle against a shadowy faction intent on reshaping…
Spring 1990Telescreen
TV / Spring 1990
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Tanoshii Muumin Ikka follows the quiet, whimsical life of the Moomin family and their friends as the valley awakes to a new season of small discoveries. When Snufkin returns from his travels, the community stirs back to activity and old routines are resumed with gentle humor. A found silk hat brings a touch of mystery…
Spring 1990Ashi Productions
TV / Spring 1990
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NG Knight Ramune & 40 follows a game obsessed elementary school boy who is unexpectedly drawn into a whimsical parallel world after a chance encounter. Recruited by a spirited princess, he must awaken a band of guardian mecha and work alongside a quirky advisor robot to face a colorful roster of foes. The series blend…
Spring 1990Ashi Productions
TV / Spring 1990
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Mahou no Angel Sweet Mint follows Mint, a young girl who discovers she is heir to a realm formed by human dreams and imagination. As the dream world begins to fade when people's hopes wane, she travels to Earth to help restore belief and learn what it takes to lead. Sent to live with her aunt, who runs a small gift sh…
Spring 1990
TV / Spring 1990
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Idol Tenshi Youkoso Youko follows a spirited young hopeful who moves to Tokyo with her unusual companion, a lively flying squirrel, aiming for a career on stage. Along the way she encounters another determined girl pursuing acting, and the two form an unlikely partnership as they navigate auditions, training, and the…
Spring 1990Sunrise
TV / Spring 1990
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After a period of peace, young hero Wataru is pulled back into action when his living mecha, Ryujinmaru, calls him to a new crisis. A mysterious force is dimming the seven star peaks whose light sustains Mt. Soukai’s rainbow, threatening to plunge the world into lasting darkness. To restore balance, Wataru must travel…
Spring 1990Toei Animation
TV / Spring 1990
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After a sudden accident leaves a small town grocery in the hands of young Atarou, he must learn the ropes of running the shop by himself. His late father’s presence lingers nearby in spectral form, offering guidance in unexpected ways. A colorful parade of regulars and oddball helpers bring both challenges and laughte…
Spring 1990Shin-Ei Animation
TV / Spring 1990
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Gatapishi is a lighthearted comedy that follows a quirky cast as they bumble through everyday misadventures and absurd situations. Each episode leans into rapid fire gags and playful misunderstandings, letting the humor come from character interactions and unexpected events. The series favors short, self contained sce…
Spring 1990Gallop