Seasonal Anime
Browse the Spring 1996 anime list, see what is airing this season, and jump straight into overview, episode guide, and watch-order pages.
Spring 1996Sunrise
TV / Spring 1996
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Tenkuu no Escaflowne follows high school student Hitomi Kanzaki, whose life is upended when she is swept from modern Japan to the floating world of Gaea after a strange omen. There she meets Van Fanel, a young prince who pilots a legendary guymelef called Escaflowne, and becomes embroiled in a conflict that pits kingd…
Spring 1996Toei Animation
TV / Spring 1996
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Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars follows the next chapter in the guardians' lives as new challenges and old bonds resurface, blending adventure, humor, romance, and emotional moments. Several familiar protectors return to the fold while relationships shift and new personal journeys begin. A mysterious idol trio rises to prom…
Spring 1996Gallop
TV / Spring 1996
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Sana Kurata is a spirited sixth grader who balances life as a bubbly child TV star with a busy home life and a protective caretaker by her side. Her classroom is dominated by the aloof and defiant Akito Hayama, whose behavior sparks daily chaos and a rivalry that Sana throws herself into resolving. Determined to resto…
Spring 1996E&G Films
TV / Spring 1996
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In the kingdom of Xoana, sorceress Lina Inverse and swordsman Gourry Gabriev are reunited with Zelgadis Graywords and Princess Amelia Wil Tesla Saillune, and together they quickly disrupt a plot coming from the royal court. Shortly afterward, Zelgadis reveals he is searching for the legendary Claire Bible, hoping it h…
Spring 1996Sunrise
TV / Spring 1996
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Fifteen years after a catastrophic war left Earth shrouded in a long, harsh winter, nations and space colonies struggle to rebuild amid lingering mistrust and shifting power. Young Garrod Ran stumbles upon a long dormant mobile suit known as the Gundam X and finds himself swept into a larger conflict he never expected…
Spring 1996Toei Animation
TV / Spring 1996
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Jigoku Sensei Nube follows a warmhearted but awkward middle school teacher who hides a supernatural secret beneath his glove. With an uncanny ability to detect restless spirits and malevolent yokai, he becomes an unexpected guardian for his students. Each episode blends spooky encounters with lighthearted school life,…
Spring 1996Ashi Productions
TV / Spring 1996
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Kaiketsu Zorro follows Diego Vega, a young man who comes home to find his country ruled by a harsh military regime. Adopting the masked persona of Zorro, he sets out to protect ordinary people and challenge corrupt authorities through daring deeds and clever tactics. Alongside the action, Diego wrestles with unrequite…
Spring 1996TMS Entertainment
TV / Spring 1996
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B'T X follows Teppei, a young martial artist who sets out to reunite with his older brother at a scientific conference after years of intense training. When the gathering is attacked and his brother is taken, Teppei's journey turns into a desperate rescue mission. Along the way he bonds with a damaged bio mechanical h…
Spring 1996Tatsunoko Production
TV / Spring 1996
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Cinderella Monogatari follows a gentle young woman forced into servitude by a newly formed household after her father's remarriage. Despite her hardships, she maintains kindness toward the animals and people around her, including a mysterious boy named Charles whose ties to the royal court hint at larger intrigues. Th…
Spring 1996Studio Comet
TV / Spring 1996
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Mizuiro Jidai follows a quiet middle school girl navigating the awkwardness of first love and close friendships in a small, everyday world. When her longtime feelings for the boy next door become complicated by her best friend's own emotions, the three must face honest conversations and shifting loyalties. The series…
Spring 1996Ashi Productions
TV / Spring 1996
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Baba Lamunade's ordinary life is interrupted when two enigmatic peddler girls hand him a mysterious game that pulls him into a vivid, otherworldly realm. There he discovers he is descended from a legendary hero and is thrust into the role of mecha pilot tasked with preventing a looming resurrection of an ancient menac…
Spring 1996Studio Pierrot
TV / Spring 1996
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Midori no Makibao follows an unlikely little racehorse whose unusual looks make him an object of doubt in the racing world. Despite physical disadvantages, he relies on determination and surprising agility to compete against larger, more favored rivals. Along the way he faces prejudice, tough competition, and personal…
Spring 1996Studio Pierrot
TV / Spring 1996
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Hajime Ningen Gon is a lighthearted comedy series built around brief, fast paced sketches that favor absurd situations and physical humor. Each episode is split into multiple short segments, allowing a rapid rotation of scenarios and characters that keep the tone fresh and unpredictable. The cast ranges from eccentric…
Spring 1996Studio Deen
TV / Spring 1996
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Shounen Santa no Daibouken! follows the coming of age journey of a kind hearted youth who discovers a calling to bring joy to others in a world full of wonder and danger. As he travels through enchanted forests and bustling towns, he befriends a diverse cast of allies and faces challenges that test his courage and com…
Spring 1996Eiken
TV / Spring 1996
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Ijiwaru Baasan centers on a sharp tongued grandmother whose mischievous behavior upends the daily life of her family and those around them. Her antics spark a steady stream of humorous conflicts, misunderstandings, and unlikely solutions that highlight both irritation and affection. Episodes lean on quick gags and cha…