Archive Season
Explore the archived Summer 1999 anime lineup and open the deeper guide pages for any title in the season.
Summer 1999Studio Pierrot
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Eikichi Onizuka is a former biker and charismatic delinquent who takes a surprising job: homeroom teacher at a prestigious high school, driven by an unconventional dream. Assigned to the notorious Class 3 4, he quickly finds that the students have little faith in adults and pose a constant challenge to any newcomer. T…
Summer 1999Bee Train
TV / Summer 1999
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Medarot follows elementary schooler Ikki Tenryou as he enters the competitive world of Robbatling with an unlikely partner: Metabee, an older model robot brought to life by a mysterious medal. Set across events inspired by the first two games, the series mixes action and humor as Ikki and Metabee clash, spar over comm…
Summer 1999Gainax, Group TAC
TV / Summer 1999
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Oruchuban Ebichu is a darkly comic slice of life about a spirited pet hamster who takes on household duties with boundless enthusiasm to brighten the life of her owner, an overworked office lady. Ebichu’s earnest efforts collide with adult situations and the messy relationships around her, producing awkward, absurd, a…
Summer 1999AIC, APPP
TV / Summer 1999
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Oji Tanaka is a family man with a quiet office job who once led a short lived but memorable heavy metal band. Years later, a mysterious blonde stranger asks him to pick up his old Gibson and play again, pulling him back toward the life he left behind. His performances soon have surprising, far reaching consequences th…
Summer 1999Studio Deen
TV / Summer 1999
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Senkaiden Houshin Engi follows a young prodigy sent on a perilous quest to restore balance to a realm overrun by dark sorcery and corrupted rulers. As he travels through ruined provinces, he confronts malevolent spirits and rival sorcerers, testing both his powers and his resolve. Along the way he forges uneasy allian…
Summer 1999Madhouse, Triangle Staff
TV / Summer 1999
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Mahoutsukai Tai! follows a school club of amateur magicians whose well intentioned experiments often lead to absurd and unpredictable results. After a stray spell brings a massive cherry blossom tree down into the city, the members must work together to resolve the problem only to find that their plans rarely go as ex…
Summer 1999Kent House
TV / Summer 1999
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Nekojiru Gekijou Jirujiru Original is a brisk collection of short, surreal animated vignettes that blend unexpected action with offbeat comedy. Each episode delivers compact, visually distinct moments that swing quickly between slapstick, absurdity, and quiet weirdness. The series favors simple character designs and b…
Summer 1999Madhouse
TV / Summer 1999
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Alexander Senki follows the tumultuous rise of a young Macedonian king whose ambition and ability reshape the ancient world. Against a backdrop of sweeping battles and political intrigue, he leads a relentless campaign that tests loyalties and alters the balance of power across continents. As allies and enemies alike…
Summer 1999PP Project
TV / Summer 1999
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Kakyuusei (TV) follows the tentative beginnings of a relationship between Tsuyoshi and Minamizato Ai after a chance encounter at school involving a small animal in need. As their friendship develops, both characters confront everyday pressures, misunderstandings, and the awkwardness that comes with growing feelings. T…
Summer 1999Group TAC
TV / Summer 1999
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Kyoro chan follows the whimsical adventures of a peculiar newborn bird rescued by a kindly doctor after a chance discovery on Angel Island. The pair set off on a globe spanning journey, forging a warm and humorous companionship along the way. When a violent storm separates them and the doctor vanishes, Kyoro chan is l…
Summer 1999Triangle Staff
TV / Summer 1999
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Aoi, an ordinary youth on Earth, is thrust into an unexpected legacy when ties to Mito, a notorious space‑pirate queen, come to light. Caught between duty, pursuit, and a growing bond with the earnest officer Mutsuki, the three must navigate tangled loyalties while traveling the galaxy. When a formidable force capable…
Summer 1999Gainax, Group TAC
TV / Summer 1999
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Koume chan ga Iku! follows Koume, a newly hired office lady at the small design firm Caramel Ribbon, as she navigates the quirks of workplace life. The series plays up lighthearted comedy through her interactions with an eccentric, effeminate boss and Kimi, a former girl gang member now on the same team. Much of the h…
Summer 1999Gainax, Group TAC
TV / Summer 1999
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Ai no Wakakusa Yama Monogatari follows the everyday life of Shizuka, the responsible eldest daughter who shows little interest in settling down, and the quirky family around her. Her mother oscillates between exasperation and anxious plotting over Shizuka’s future, while sister Ikumi provides both companionship and be…
Summer 1999Studio Deen
TV / Summer 1999
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Papa to Odorou follows the misadventures of two carefree siblings whose daily life is upended by their equally unpredictable father. The household is a whirlwind of absurd situations, offbeat humor, and constant misunderstandings that push their patience and creativity. Each episode leans into slapstick and surreal se…
Summer 1999Studio Pierrot
TV / Summer 1999
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Barbapapa Sekai wo Mawaru follows the whimsical Barbapapa family as they journey to diverse habitats around the globe in short, playful episodes. Aimed at young viewers, each installment blends gentle humor with simple lessons about plants and animals found in different environments. The family delights in mimicking a…
Summer 1999
TV / Summer 1999
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A rebellious monkey born of stone, long imprisoned for challenging celestial order, is released to accompany a devout monk on a pilgrimage to retrieve sacred scriptures. Along the road they are joined by a gluttonous pig and a taciturn river warrior, forming an uneasy fellowship with clashing personalities. Confrontin…
Summer 1999Magic Bus
TV / Summer 1999
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Set at a seaside high school, Surf Side High School follows a trio of awkward teenagers whose days revolve around waves, mischief, and the awkward rites of adolescence. Between impromptu surfing sessions and beachside schemes, their carefree attitude leads to a steady stream of comic mishaps and embarrassing encounter…