Perrine
1978-01-01   53 x 30 minutes

A young girl seeks the love of the grandfather she never knew, but she can't tell him who she is due to an old argument that separated the family before she was born.

Magical Girl Tickle
1978-03-06   45 x 30 minutes

After a young girl releases a witch from a magical book, the witch uses her magic to make others think she is the girl's twin sister and assumes a new life.

Chirin no Suzu
1978-03-11   47 minutes

A young lamb seeks revenge against the wolf that killed his mother.

Ikkyusan to Yancha Hime
1978-03-11   15 minutes

A special episode based on the television series.

Captain Harlock
1978-03-14   42 x 30 minutes

When an alien race prepares to invade the Earth, a feared space pirate engages the aliens in battle to defend the planet.

Thumbelina
1978-03-18
64 minutes

Based on the fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen about a tiny girl and her adventures.

Candy Candy Haru no Yobigoe
1978-03-18   25 minutes

A continuation of the television series.

SF Starzinger
1978-04-02   73 x 30 minutes

When energy in the universe begins to wane and space monsters begin to attack, a space Princess and her companions travel the universe looking for a cure.

Future Boy Conan
1978-04-04   26 x 30 minutes

Decades after a catastrophic war, a young boy with special powers and his friends attempt to defeat the evil leaders trying to take over the world.

Ikkyu-san
1978-04-10   26 x 30 minutes

A high school baseball team recruits a new student who was trained in the way of the ninja and uses his abilities to help the team.

Tosho Daimos
1978-04-01   44 x 30 minutes

A war erupts between aliens and people of the Earth. The planet is defended by a group of pilots that control a giant robot.

Manga Hajimete Monogatari
1978-05-06   308 x 5 minutes

An educational program for children that depicts various historical events.

Haikara-san ga Tooru
1978-06-03   42 x 30 minutes

A rebellious young Japanese girl in the 1920s struggles to become independent while fighting against an arranged marriage to a military man she eventually takes quite a liking to.

Muteki Koujin Daitarn 3
1978-06-03   44 x 30 minutes

When human created mechanical beings turn against their creators, the humans use a giant robot to fight against it's new enemy.

The Little Prince
1978-07-04   39 x 30 minutes

Based on the children's book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. A young prince from a small asteroid visits other asteroids and the planet Earth, learning about the odd cultures and beliefs of the people he meets.

Gatchaman the Movie
1978-07-15   30 minutes

A short retelling of the first Gatchaman series used to bring everyone, especially new viewers, up to speed with the launch of the new Gatchaman II series.

Captain Harlock: Mystery of Arcadia
1978-07-22   151 minutes

A compilation of the first Harlock series with some added scenes.

Candy Candy Haru to Natsuyasumi
1978-07-22   15 minutes

A continuation of the television series.

Uchuu Mazin Daikengo
1978-07-27   26 x 30 minutes

A prince from another planet and his friends use a giant robot to defend space against a menacing alien race.

Farewell Space Battleship Yamato
1978-08-05   151 minutes

When a mysterious comet heads toward Earth, the crew of the Yamato takes the ship back into battle. The movie sets the story for the second TV series.

Hinotori: Reimei-sen
1978-08-19
138 minutes
Bander Book
1978-08-27
94 minutes

An orphaned Earth baby is adopted by the Queen of Planet Zobi. Now a young man, Bander learns he is a child of Earth meets Black Jack, who has come from Earth to invade Zobi. This is considered the first appearance of the Black Jack character.

Galaxy Express 999
1978-09-14   113 x 30 minutes

A boy travels aboard a spaceship resembling a locomotive, searching for a planet where he can be given a robotic body.

Daisetsuzan no Yosha Kibao
1978-09-23   70 minutes

A young girl befriends a wild wolf in the snowy mountain forest.

Gatchaman II
Battle of the Planets
1978-10-01   52 x 30 minutes

A continuation of the Gatchaman series featuring new improved weapons as the team goes up against Gallactor's new leader.

Manga Kodomo Bunko
1978-10-06   51 x 30 minutes

A collection of children's stories and tales from traditional Japanese folklore.

Takarajima
1078-10-08   26 x 30 minutes

Based on the classic tale Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. A young boy searches for a legendary buried treasure.

New Aim for the Ace!
1978-10-14   25 x 30 minutes

The continuation of the story about a young tennis player.

Space Battleship Yamato II
Star Blazers - The Comet Empire
1978-10-14   26 x 30 minutes

When a mysterious comet heads toward Earth, the crew of the Yamato takes the ship back into battle against alien invaders.

Pink Lady Story
1978-10-24   36 x 30 minutes

An embellished documentary of the early years of Pink Lady, a popular Japanese music duo from the 70's. The story covers the lives of the girls from their early childhood to becoming superstars.

Captain Future
1978-11-07   52 x 30 minutes

Captain Future and his friends defend time and space against evil villains.

Lupin III vs the Clone
1978-12-16   102 minutes

Lupin faces a dilemma of a double that looks just like him, and a mysterious Egyptian jewel that seems to be involved.

Machi Ichiban no Kechinbo
1978-12-24   56 minutes

Based on the classic Dickens' story A Christmas Carol.

Captain Future: Kareinaru Taiyokei Race
1978-12-31   58 minutes

Captain Future and friends compete in a galactic race and end up defending themselves against aggressive competitors and evil villains out to destroy them.

Pica-don
1978

A short story about the life of a young boy and his family in 1945 Hiroshima both before and after the Atomic Bomb.