Adventures of Puss-in-Boots, also known as Puss ‘n Boots and Nagagutsu wo Haita Neko no Boken, is a 26 episode anime series airing in 1992; based on Charles Perrault original story. Adventures of Puss-in-Boots has not been licensed for English distribution or release.
Anime Series: The Adventures of Pinocchio
The Adventures of Pinocchio, also known as The Adventures of Piccolino and Pinocchio yori Piccolino no Bouken, is a 52 episode anime adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s Pinocchio story; airing in 1976 and 1977. The Adventures of Pinocchio has of course not been licensed or aired in North America.
Anime Series: The Adventures of Mini-Goddess
The Adventures of Mini-Goddess, also known as Aa Megami-sama: Chicchai tte Koto wa Benri da ne, Ah! My Goddess: Being Small is Convenient, and Oh My Goddess!: Small is Useful, is a 48 episode spinoff of the Oh My Goddess! OVA. Each episode originally aired between 1998 and 1999 and were only 7 minutes long. After licensed by Geneon Entertainment (USA) for English distribution, The Adventures of Mini-Goddess aired in the Anime Complex omnibus broadcast on WOWOW and Kids Station.
This series has been released on DVD and in a DVD Box Special.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Anime Series: Adventures of Little El Cid
Adventures of Little El Cid, also known as Ritoru eru shido no boken and Little El Cid no Bouken, is a 26 episode anime series from Nippon Animation and directed by Fumio Kurokawa in ‘83-’84. The story follows the adventure of Rui Diaz De Vivar, or El Cid, as he travels to meet the king of Castilla. Adventures of Little El Cid has been distributed in five languages, but has yet to be licensed for English release.
Anime Series: The Adventures of Kotetsu
The Adventures of Kotetsu, also known as Kotetsu no Daibouken, is a two episode OVA released in 1996 and 1997, directed by Yuji Moriyama and adapted from Minoru Tachikawa’s manga of the same title. ADV Films licensed The Adventures of Kotetsu and released it on VHS in 1998, but has yet to distribute the title on DVD.
Anime Series: The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee
The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee, also known as Honeybee Hutch and Insect Story: Honey Bee Hutch, is a 91 episode episode that aired from 1970 to 1971. Despite being translated into over half a dozen languages and made greatly popular in Taiwan, The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee is one of those anime series that never really made it into the states other than for a few non mainstream releases due to the nature of the story.
Before A Bug’s Life, The Ant Bully, and Bee Movie, there was Hutch, the honeybee! And his search for the mother he lost in a wasp invasion; the struggles and breakthroughs with his friends.
Anime Series: Adventure Kid
Adventure Kid, also known as Adventure Duo and Adventure Trio, is a three part erotic OVA directed by Hideki Takamaya and adapted from Toshio Maeda’s manga of the same name. Adventure Kid was originally released from 1993 to 1997, then licensed by Central Park Media and released on DVD in 2002. With CPM’s recent business issues, this title can be rather difficult to find.
Anime Series: Advancer Tina
Advancer Tina is a 1997 erotic science-fiction OVA directed by Kan Fukumoto and produced by BEAM Entertainment. This single episode OVA was licensed by Media Blasters for English release and distributed by Kitty Media. Kitty Media has since released Advancer Tina in its first Best of Kitty DVD.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Anime Series: Adrift in the Pacific
Adrift in the Pacific, also known as Fifteen Boys Adrift, is a 1982 anime film directed by Masayuki Akihi and adapted from Jules Verne’s original work. The Adrift in the Pacific anime movie received a limited English release from Celebrity Home Entertainment, but no official license was ever announced and releases are very rare to come by.
Anime Series: Adieu Galaxy Express 999
Adieu Galaxy Express 999, also known as Galaxy Express 999 Adieu and Goodbye Galaxy Railway 999: Andromeda Terminal, is a 1981 anime film from the mind of Leiji Matsumoto and directed by Rintaro; released as a sequel to Glass no Clair - Ginga Tetsudo 999. The story is set two years after the original Galaxy Express 999 anime, Earth has now become a battleground and Tetsuro must finally make the decision to rejoin the Maetel. Adieu Galaxy Express 999 was licensed by Viz Media and distributed on VHS, but has yet to have a DVD release.
Anime Series: Adesugata Mahou no Sannin Musume
Adesugata Mahou no Sannin Musume, also known as Mami, Emi, Pelsia: Adesugata Mahou no Sannin Musume, is a single episode OVA from Studio Pierrot. Adesugata Mahou is composed of animation and plotline from its parent anime series: Magical Angel Creamy Mami, Magical Fairy Persia, and Magical Star Magical Emi. This OVA was released in 1986 and has not yet been released in English.
Anime Series: Adachi-ga Hara
Adachi-ga Hara is a short anime film adapted from Osamu Tezuka’s manga in The Lion Books and directed by Nao Sakaguchi in 1991. The story focuses on the main character Jess as he fights to defeat the dictator of Earth and other planets. This science fiction themed film aired at the 2003 Future Film Festival in Italy. Adachi-ga Hara has not been released in English.
Anime Series: AD Police Files
AD Police Files is a three episode OVA that was released in 1990 as a prequel to the Bubblegum Crisis OVA. AnimeEigo licensed AD Police Files for English distribution and released it on DVD.
Rightstuf is currently running a special that puts this DVD at just $9.99!
Monday, May 19, 2008
Anime Series: AD Police
AD Police, also known as AD Police - To Protect and Serve, is a 12 episode Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040 anime spinoff series that aired in 1999. This spinoff is set a few years before Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040 following officer Kenji Sasaki’s story. AD Police was licensed by ADV Films for English North American distribution and has aired on The Anime Network, as well as being released on DVD.
Anime Series: Ace wo Nerae! Final Stage
Ace wo Nerae! Final Stage, also known as Aim for the Ace! Final Stage, is the final installment of the Ace wo Nerae anime series and is a direct sequel to Ace wo Nerae! 2. This 1988-1989 tennis themed 12 episode OVA has not been released in English.
Anime Series: Ace wo Nerae! 2
Ace wo Nerae! 2, also known as Aim for the Ace! 2, is a single episode OVA staging as the sequel to Shin Ace wo Nerae! and prequel to Ace wo Nerae! Final Stage. Ace wo Nerae! 2 was directed by Osamu Dezaki in 1988 with the opening theme Endoresu Doriimu by Hiroko Moriguchi and ending theme Tooku kara Miteite by Hiroko Moriguchi. This OVA has not been released in English.
Anime Series: Ace wo Nerae! Movie
The Ace wo Nerae! movie, also known as Aim for the Ace!, is an 88 minute anime film from 1979 and was compiled from the original series’ animation. Directed by Osamu Dezaki, this film has never been distributed in English.
Anime Series: Ace wo Nerae!
Ace wo Nerae!, also known as Aim For The Ace!, is a 26 episode anime series that aired from 1973 to 1974. Adapted from Sumika Yamamoto’s manga of the same name, the anime has been licensed and translated into French, Italian, and Spanish, but has not yet been released in English.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Anime Series: Acchellando - Datenshi-tachi no Sasayaki
Acchellando - Datenshi-tachi no Sasayaki, also known as Accelerando - Datenshi-tachi no Sasayaki, is a 2007 erotic anime OVA adaptation of Yuki Seto’s Acchellando manga. The OVA, produced by Pink Pineapple, is made up of 2 episodes and has not been licensed for English distribution.
Anime Series: Abashiri Family
Abashiri Family, also known as Abashiri Ikka, is a 4 episode OVA released in 1992, directed by Dynamic Planning and Studio Pierrot, and directed by Takashi Watanabe. This OVA is an adaptation of Go Nagai’s Abashiri Ikka manga, following the story of Kikunosuke - a member of the Abashiri Mafia family. Abashiri Family was licensed for US distribution by ADV Films and released on VHS.
