ANIME 101
Ever wondered what makes anime… anime? This collection spans decades of unforgettable animation, emotion, and imagination—from the earliest trailblazers to the timeless hits that still inspire new fans today. Whether you’re brand new or just catching up, these are the essentials.
- The Anime That Started It All: Astro Boy (1963)
- High School Sports Mean Business: Aim for the Ace!, Hajime no Ippo, Princess Nine, Yowamushi Pedal: The Movie
- The Greatest Adventures: Hayao Miyazaki’s Future Boy Conan, Hideaki Anno’s Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
- After-School Action: Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors), Ninja Robots Tobikage, Magic Knight Rayearth, Flame of Recca
- Anime Goes Mainstream in America: Yu-Gi-Oh! Classic, Lupin the Third Part II
- Outrageous Anime Flies Under the Radar: Ghost Stories (English Dub)
- Heart-Pounding Thrillers: Terror in Resonance, Tokyo Magnitude 8.0