Archive Season
Explore the archived Spring 1997 anime lineup and open the deeper guide pages for any title in the season.
Spring 1997OLM
TV / Spring 1997
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When his tenth birthday arrives, Satoshi sets out to pursue his dream of becoming a top Pokémon trainer and begins an adventure that will take him far from home. He forms an unlikely partnership with Pikachu, an Electric type Pokémon with a strong personality, and soon meets friends Kasumi and Takeshi who join the jou…
Spring 1997J.C.Staff
TV / Spring 1997
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Shoujo Kakumei Utena follows a young woman who, shaped by a poignant childhood encounter, chooses to live with the bearing of a prince and enrolls at an enigmatic academy where ritualized duels and strange power dynamics draw her into a dangerous social game. The series uses heightened, symbolic imagery and fairy tale…
Spring 1997E&G Films
TV / Spring 1997
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Slayers Try follows the irrepressible sorceress Lina Inverse and her companions as they are recruited for an expedition into lands newly opened after centuries of isolation. When a mysterious woman named Filia hires them, the team must first prove their mettle against a sudden, public challenge that quickly showcases…
Spring 1997AIC
TV / Spring 1997
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Shin Tenchi Muyou! follows Tenchi Masaki as he relocates to Tokyo and begins adjusting to life away from home. Soon he befriends the warm hearted Sakuya Kumashiro, whose candid feelings complicate their developing relationship. Old acquaintances react to his move by coming to the city, turning his new life into a crow…
Spring 1997Toei Animation
TV / Spring 1997
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Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo follows Hajime Kindaichi, a seemingly carefree high schooler who hides a keen deductive mind inherited from his famous grandfather. Alongside his steadfast friend Miyuki Nanase and the idiosyncratic Inspector Isamu Kenmochi, he confronts baffling crimes that often occur in isolated or dang…
Spring 1997Nippon Animation
TV / Spring 1997
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Set in a stylized version of 19th century China during a tumultuous age known as the "Era of the Cooking Wars," Chuuka Ichiban! follows a young, talented chef named Mao as he travels the country to refine his skills and honor his mother's culinary legacy. Along the way he encounters a wide range of regional cuisines,…
Spring 1997Studio Pierrot
TV / Spring 1997
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At the sprawling, all ages CLAMP School an elite academy full of brilliant and eccentric students strange incidents and petty crimes are a regular part of life. A trio of youthful sleuths, led by the confident Nokoru alongside Suoh and Akira, form a detective squad that tackles the campus’s oddest mysteries with equal…
Spring 1997Studio Pierrot
TV / Spring 1997
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In a near future city where humans and supernatural beings coexist under uneasy laws, Natsuki works as a struggling bounty hunter who’s part human, part feline beast. Her cases force her to navigate cultural clashes and legal gray areas while trying to bridge two very different communities. She’s joined by a shy werew…
Spring 1997J.C.Staff
TV / Spring 1997
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Maze☆Bakunetsu Jikuu follows a bewildered young woman who wakes to find her home in ruins and quickly entangled with a runaway princess and those who pursue her. When she discovers she can call forth a family heirloom mecha using strange light based powers, their flight becomes a desperate mix of clumsy combat and nar…
Spring 1997Studio Junio, Annapuru
TV / Spring 1997
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Hakugei Densetsu follows a determined young man in the year 4699 as he sets out to find a legendary seafaring hunter who may be the last hope against a colossal, planet threatening leviathan. The journey spans starry oceans and lawless outposts, forcing the protagonist to confront both external dangers and uneasy alli…
Spring 1997Nippon Animation
TV / Spring 1997
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After relocating from the city to a quiet rural town, young Musashi discovers a passion for lure fishing that reshapes his days. Drawn to the technique by a chance encounter with a skilled angler, he quickly shows a natural gift and a thirst for learning. His new hobby sends him on exciting trips to different waters a…
Spring 1997Studio Deen
TV / Spring 1997
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Saito High is no ordinary school: between its eccentric principal and resident supernatural activity, the campus is a magnet for spirits and strange occurrences. The Holy Student Council Haruto, who can call forth spirits; Kazumi, who frequently finds himself host to them; and Mutsuki, a skilled exorcist has been task…
Spring 1997Triangle Staff
TV / Spring 1997
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Hareluya II Boy follows the rambunctious Hareluya Hibino, a larger than life youth with grand dreams of dominating the world, and his more grounded friend Kiyoshiro, an aspiring painter. The series blends high energy fights and slapstick comedy with fantastical elements, creating a fast paced, often absurd adventure.…
Spring 1997Tezuka Productions
TV / Spring 1997
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Tezuka Osamu no Kyuuyaku Seisho Monogatari: In the Beginning is an animated interpretation of the biblical account of Noah's ark, presented through Osamu Tezuka’s distinctive visual sensibility. The short film blends mythic themes with character driven moments, aiming to make a familiar story accessible to a wide audi…
Spring 1997Studio Comet
TV / Spring 1997
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Kerokero Chime follows Aoi, an ordinary boy afflicted by a strange curse that transforms him into a frog whenever he becomes wet. Transported to a realm ruled by frogs, he seeks the kingdom's princess in hopes of reversing his condition. When the princess proves unable to lift the spell, the two set off together to se…
Spring 1997
TV / Spring 1997
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When mysterious invaders threaten Earth, a fleet of high speed trains can transform into powerful robotic defenders to protect the planet. Two young humans, Tetsuyuki Shinbashi and Minayo Kanda, partner with these sentient train machines, learning to cooperate and face dangers together. The series blends fast paced ac…
Spring 1997Tokyo Movie
TV / Spring 1997
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Bamboo Bears follows three determined bear friends Bamboo Lee, Dah Lee, and Slo Lee as they try to protect wildlife and preserve their home from a looming corporate threat. Their earnest efforts to challenge Ratco Corporation are balanced by lighthearted misadventures and comedic timing. Joined by Ai Ai, a cheerful pi…
Spring 1997Image Kei
TV / Spring 1997
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Kyuumei Senshi Nanosaver follows a near future world where medical technology and nanomachines have drastically shortened the path to becoming a practicing doctor, even for children. The series centers on Keita, a young Nanosaver who treats patients by entering a virtual medical station to perform delicate, life savin…
Spring 1997
TV / Spring 1997
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Spoon hime no Swing Kitchen follows a bright young Spoon Princess and her cheerful companions as they explore a whimsical world inspired by kitchen tools and foods. Each episode sends them on small adventures that encourage curiosity, cooperation, and creative problem solving. Gentle humor and lively music keep the mo…