There’s no question that the 1980s were a time of great change. With new technologies and industries emerging, there was no way to keep up. That’s why we’ve put together our top 25 picks of 1980s anime movies and TV series.

  1. Akira (1988) – This groundbreaking anime tells the story of a young boy who is thrust into a world of violence and destruction after his family is destroyed in a car accident.
  2. Cowboy Bebop (1998) – A cult classic that follows an eclectic group of friends as they travel the world in search of adventure.
  3. Fullmetal Alchemist (1987) – A stylish and action-packed anime about a group of teens who must save the world from an evil empire.
  4. Gundam Wing (1999-2002) – One of the most popular anime series ever created, this epic tale follows two teams of pilots as they fight against an alien threat.
  5. Attack on Titan (2012-2015) – This popular manga-anime series follows the battle between humans and Titans, a powerful race of giant creatures.
  6. Naruto Uzumaki: The Movie (2001) – A short film based on the manga series, this movie tells the story of Naruto’s journey from novice ninja to Hokage. 7 ) Fullmetal Alchemist II: Brotherhood (1991), Fullmetal Alchemist III: Brotherhood (1996), Ghost in The Shell: Stand Alone Complex (1995), Cowboy Bebop 2: The Return Of Blue Beard (2002), Attack on Titan Season 2 Episode 1 & 2