Anime from 1990 – Anime Afar

Anime began as an art form far longer ago than you think it might have. The first Japanese animated films were released in 1917; to begin with they were very rudimentary, made only with chalk or paper cutouts and lasting only a few minutes. In 1933, the first anime with synced voices was released, and in 1934 the first anime created with “cels”, i.e. colored-in images atop a background, was released. In World War 2, a few notable titles were created as propaganda films, and in the 1950s the first feature-length anime films made their way into public consumption. The 1960s, with the advent of TV, saw anime expand into TV programming. In 1963, the series that was arguably the advent of modern anime, Astro Boy, premiered. Previously, most anime series had been episodes of only a few minutes, due to budgetary constraints—however, animation techniques that reduced the number of frames necessary were pioneered with Astro Boy, leading to the ability to have a half-hour-format animated show within a reasonable budget. The iconic show also set the standards for an art style that exists in anime even today, including big eyes and impossible hairstyles. In the 1970s, anime continued to develop, particularly thematically, creating its own unique subgenres not shared by other animation, particularly western animation. The most notable of these is mecha, although other sci-fi subgenres have also been highly influential. In the 1980s, anime came fully into the mainstream with hit series such as Gundam, Dragonball, and Macross, as well as movies such as Akira and Kiki’s Delivery Service. And then that brings us to the 90s. The 90s in anime were a period of experimentation and change. At the beginning of the 1990s, the anime industry was financially declining, leading to experimental series such as Neon Genesis Evangelion that aimed to revive public interest in anime; these tended to be “deconstructions” of the mecha or super robot genres that aimed to ask complex psychological questions within the frame of a well-known genre. In the 1990s, it is important to remember, Japan was going through significant financial distress following their economic highs of the 1980s. As such, anime from that period often reflects that confusion, disillusionment, and reconsidering of previously held cultural norms. At the same time, Neon Genesis Evangelion also brought us the “moe” and “tsundere” character tropes still seen in anime today—so even in deconstruction of old tropes, it set the stage for development of new tropes. The 1990s also, notably, saw the advent of “magical girl” anime with the explosive popularity of Sailor Moon, as well as Hayao Miyazaki’s dark masterpiece Princess Mononoke. All in all, the 1990s in anime saw the industry begin to diversify in content and tone, creating more shows for many different audiences and tastes. The decade also set the stage for future development in anime, including new standards and tropes, as well as paving the way for reconstructions and reimaginings of well-known genres that still continue today with series such as Madoka Magica and Kill La Kill. To view, a full list of all anime tv shows and movies scroll below. Keep in mind that this list does not include Anime OVA’s. Each listed item in the list below links to a unique Wikipedia page where you can learn more. Anime Tv Shows 1990 Brave ExkaiserChibi Maruko-chanIdol Angel Yokoso YokoKarasu Tengu KabutoKyatto Ninden TeyandeeMagical Angel Sweet MintMagical TalulutoMashin Hero WataruMoomin (1990 TV series)Mōretsu AtarōMusashi, the Samurai LordMy Daddy Long LegsNadia: The Secret of Blue WaterNG Knight Ramune & 40Robin Hood (1990 TV series)Samurai Pizza CatsSunset on Third StreetTasuke, the Samurai CopTensai BakabonThe Three-Eyed One Anime Movies 1990 Chibi Maruko-chanChimpuiCity HunterDoraemon: Nobita and the Animal PlanetDragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of GokuDragon Ball Z: The Tree of MightDragon Ball Z: The World's StrongestGosenzo-sama Banbanzai!Gude CrestLike the Clouds, Like the WindObatarianPink (manga)The Rose of VersaillesSally the WitchSonic Soldier BorgmanThe Story of PerrineUtsunomikoWhite Wolf (film)A Wind Named Amnesia Anime Tv Shows 1991 21 EmonAdventures of the Little MermaidAnime Himitsu no HanazonoArmored Police Metal JackThe Brave Fighter of Sun FighbirdChiisana Obake Acchi, Kocchi, SocchiCity HunterDear BrotherDragon Quest: The Adventure of DaiFuture GPX Cyber FormulaGenji Tsūshin AgedamaGetter Robo GoGoldfish Warning!High School Mystery: Gakuen NanafushigiHolly the GhostHonō no Tōkyūji: Dodge DanpeiJankenmanJarinko ChieKinkyū Hasshin Saver KidsKinnikumanMagical Princess Minky MomoMarude DameoMatchless Raijin-OhMischievous Twins: The Tales of St. Clare'sMoero! Top StrikerMoomin (1990 TV series)Reporter BluesSangokushi (manga)SD Gundam ScrambleSD Gundam: Dawn of PaparuTrapp Family Story Anime Movies 1991 Doraemon: Nobita's Dorabian NightsDragon Ball Z: Cooler's RevengeDragon Ball Z: Lord SlugDragon Quest: The Adventure of DaiGamba no BōkenThe Heroic Legend of ArslanHuckleberry no BōkenMobile Suit Gundam F91Nadia: The Secret of Blue WaterOnly Yesterday (1991 film)Ranma ½Roujin ZSilent MöbiusSoreike! Anpanman: Dokinchan's Doki Doki CalendarUrusei Yatsura (film series)Urusei Yatsura 6: Always My DarlingWow, The Kid Gang of Bandits Anime Tv Shows 1992 Aah! HarimanadaBikkurimanThe Brave Fighter of Legend Da-GarnThe Bush BabyCalimeroCooking PapaCrayon Shin-chanFloral Magician Mary BellGenki Bakuhatsu GanbarugerGodzillandHime-chan's RibbonJeanie with the Light Brown Hair (TV series)Kobo, the Li'l RascalMama wa Shōgaku 4 NenseiMikan EnikkiMy PatrascheOi! RyomaPapuwaSailor Moon (TV series)Sora Iro no TaneTekkaman BladeTetsujin 28-goThumbelina: A Magical StoryThe Wonderful Galaxy of OzYadamonYu Yu Hakusho Anime Movies 1992 21 EmonCandy CandyChibi Maruko-chanComet in Moominland (film)Doraemon: Nobita and the Kingdom of CloudsDragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!Dragon Ball Z: The Return of CoolerFatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry WolfFloral Magician Mary BellFūma no KojirōGoldfish Warning!Hashire Melos!The Heroic Legend of ArslanLegend of the Galactic HeroesMobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust MemoryMoomin (1990 TV series)NandarōOishinboPorco RossoRamayana: The Legend of Prince RamaRanma ½Rokudenashi BluesShōjo TsubakiShort films by Studio GhibliSilent MöbiusSinbad (1992 film)TottoiThe Weathering Continent Anime Tv Shows 1993 Bow Wow (manga)The Brave Express Might GaineGhost Sweeper MikamiThe Irresponsible Captain TylorJungle King Tar-chanList of Hello Kitty television seriesLittle Women II: Jo's BoysMiracle GirlsMobile Suit Victory GundamMuka Muka ParadiseNekketsu Saikyō Go-SaurerNintama RantarōPokonyan!Shima Shima Tora no ShimajirōShippū! Iron LeaguerShoot! (manga)Slam Dunk (manga)Tama and FriendsYaiba Anime Movies 1993 Big WarsBonobonoCrayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard DevilCrimson WolfDoraemon: Nobita and the Tin LabyrinthList of Dr. Slump filmsDragon Ball Z: Bojack UnboundDragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super SaiyanDragon Ball Z: The History of TrunksFatal Fury 2: The New BattleFloral Magician Mary BellKaiketsu ZororiLegend of the Galactic HeroesMobile Suit SD GundamNinja ScrollOcean Waves (film)OishinboPatlabor 2: The MovieRail of the StarRokudenashi BluesSailor Moon R: The MovieSuper Dimensional Fortress Macross II: Lovers AgainTama and FriendsTōi Umi kara Kita CooYu Yu Hakusho: The Movie and Yu Yu Hakusho the Movie: Poltergeist Report Anime Tv Shows 1994 Akazukin ChachaBlue SeedBrave Police J-DeckerCaptain TsubasaChō Kuse ni NarisōDNA²Ginga Sengoku Gun'yūden RaiHaō Taikei Ryū KnightThe Legend of Snow WhiteMacross 7Magic Knight RayearthMagical Circle Guru GuruMarmalade BoyMetal Fighter MikuMobile Fighter G GundamMontana JonesOhayō! SpankRed Baron (TV series)Soccer FeverTama and FriendsTico of the Seven SeasTonde BurinTottemo! LuckymanYamato Takeru (TV series) Anime Movies 1994 Bow Wow (manga)Crayon Shin-chan: The Hidden Treasure of the Buri Buri KingdomDarkside BluesDoraemon: Nobita's Three Visionary SwordsmenList of Dr. Slump filmsDragon Ball Z: Bio-BrolyDragon Ball Z: Broly – Second ComingFatal Fury: The Motion PictureGhost Sweeper MikamiGo! Go! AckmanJunkers Come HereNinkuPom PokoRanma ½Sailor Moon S: The MovieSamurai Shodown: The Motion PictureShoot! (manga)Slam Dunk (manga)Street Fighter II: The Animated MovieYu Yu Hakusho: The Movie and Yu Yu Hakusho the Movie: Poltergeist Report Anime Tv Shows 1995 Azuki-chanBonobonoThe Brave of Gold GoldranChibi Maruko-chanDokkan! RobotendonEl-HazardFushigi YûgiGulliver BoyH2 (manga)Jura TripperJuuni Senshi Bakuretsu Eto RangerMagic Knight RayearthMama Loves the Poyopoyo-SaurusMobile Suit Gundam WingMojackoNeighborhood StoryNeon Genesis EvangelionNinkuNurse Angel Ririka SOSPing-Pong ClubRomeo's Blue SkiesSaint TailSlayersSoar High! IsamiSorcerer HuntersStreet Fighter II VTenchi UniverseVirtua Fighter (TV series)Wedding PeachWild Knights GulkeevaZenki Anime Movies 1995 2112: The Birth of DoraemonAnne no NikkiCasshan: Robot HunterCatnapped!Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's AmbitionDoraemon: Nobita's Diary on the Creation of the WorldDragon Ball Z: Fusion RebornDragon Ball Z: Wrath of the DragonElementalorsFarewell to NostradamusGhost in the Shell (1995 film)Legend of CrystaniaMacross 7Macross PlusMarmalade BoyMemories (1995 film)NinkuSailor Moon SuperS: The MovieShiratori Reiko de Gozaimasu!Slam Dunk (manga)Slayers The Motion PictureWhisper of the Heart Anime Tv Shows 1996 After War Gundam XB't XBaby & MeBakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!Boys Over FlowersBrave Command DagwonBrave RaideenCase ClosedDragon Ball GTEagle RidersFamous Dog LassieFirst Human GiatrusGanba! Fly HighGeGeGe no KitarōHell Teacher NūbēKiko-chan's SmileKochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae HashutsujoKodochaThe Legend of Zorro (anime series)Magical Project SMartian Successor NadesicoMidori no MakibaōMizuiro JidaiNG Knight Ramune & 40Remi, Nobody's GirlRurouni KenshinSaber MarionetteSaber Marionette JSlayersThe Story of CinderellaThose Who Hunt ElvesViolinist of HamelnThe Vision of EscaflowneVS Knight Ramune & 40 FireYAT Anshin! Uchū RyokōYou're Under Arrest (manga) Anime Movies 1996 City HunterCrayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure in HenderlandDoraemon: Nobita and the Galaxy Super-expressDorami & Doraemons: Robot School's Seven MysteriesDragon Ball: The Path to PowerHell Teacher NūbēKimagure Orange RoadThe Kindaichi Case FilesLupin III: Dead or AliveMagical Circle Guru GuruMD GeistNeighborhood StoryNinkuNintama RantarōSlayers ReturnSpring and ChaosTenchi the Movie: Tenchi Muyo in LoveViolinist of HamelnX (1996 film)X (manga)Yawara! Anime Tv Shows 1997 Anime Ganbare GoemonB't XBakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!Battle AthletesBerserk (1997 TV series)Burn-Up ExcessChūka Ichiban!Clamp School DetectivesCoji-CojiCutie Honey FlashDon't Leave Me Alone, DaisyDr. SlumpEat-ManEhrgeiz (TV series)Fair, then Partly PiggyFlame of ReccaGrander MusashiHakugei: Legend of the Moby DickHaunted JunctionHikarianHyper PoliceIn the Beginning: The Bible StoriesKero Kero ChimeThe Kindaichi Case FilesThe King of Braves GaoGaiGarManmaru The Ninja PenguinMashin Hero WataruMaster of MosquitonMaze (novel)Oh My Goddess!Pokémon (anime)Revolutionary Girl UtenaSlayersSpeed RacerSpeed Racer XTenchi in TokyoThose Who Hunt ElvesVampire Princess MiyuVirus Buster SergeYume no Crayon Oukoku Anime Movies 1997 Armitage IIIBakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!BonobonoBoys Over FlowersCase Closed: The Time Bombed SkyscraperCity HunterCrayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of DarknessCutie Honey FlashDog of Flanders (TV series)Doraemon: Nobita and the Spiral CityElmer's Adventure: My Father's DragonThe End of EvangelionHell Teacher NūbēJungle Emperor LeoKimba the White LionNeon Genesis Evangelion: Death & RebirthNoiseman Sound InsectPerfect BluePrincess MononokeThe Puzzling Challenge Letter of the Mysterious Thief DorapanRurouni KenshinSlayers GreatTenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of DarknessWish (manga) Anime Tv Shows 1998 Alice SOSAll Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku NukuAnime Shūkan DX! Mi-Pha-PuBakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!Basara (manga)Beast Wars II: Super Life-Form TransformersBomberman B-Daman BakugaidenBrain PowerdBubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040Cardcaptor SakuraCowboy BebopCyber Team in AkihabaraDevil LadyDokkiri DoctorDT EightronEat-ManEl-HazardFancy LalaFlint the Time DetectiveGasarakiGenerator GawlGinga Hyōryū VifamGrander MusashiHatsumei Boy KanipanHimitsu no Akko-chanIf I See You in My DreamsInitial DKare KanoKetchup: Cats Who CookKocchi Muite! MiikoKurogane CommunicationLost UniverseMaico 2010Mamotte ShugogettenMaster KeatonMonkey Magic (TV series)Nazca (TV series)Neo RangaNightwalker: The Midnight DetectiveOh My Goddess!OjarumaruOutlaw StarPopolocrois (TV series)Princess NineRecord of Lodoss WarSaber MarionetteSaber Marionette J to XSentimental GraffitiSerial Experiments LainSexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoi yo!! Masaru-sanShadow SkillSilent MöbiusSorcerous Stabber OrphenSt. Luminous Mission High SchoolSteam DetectivesSuper Doll Licca-chanSuper Milk ChanSuper Radical Gag FamilySuper Yo-YoTakoyaki MantomanTrigunWeiß KreuzYoiko (manga)Yu-Gi-Oh! Anime Movies 1998 Beast Wars II: Lio Convoy's Close Call!BonobonoCase Closed: The Fourteenth TargetCrayon Shin-chan: Blitzkrieg! Pig's Hoof's Secret MissionDoraemon: Nobita's Great Adventure in the South SeasGalaxy Express 999Gundam Wing: Endless WaltzHunter × HunterMartian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture – Prince of DarknessMaze (novel)Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS TeamPokémon: The First MovieRecord of Lodoss WarSlayers GorgeousSpriggan (manga)Tekken: The Motion PictureTouch (manga)Touch: Miss Lonely Yesterday Anime Tv Shows 1999 A.D. Police: To Protect and ServeAesop WorldAngel LinksArc the LadBetterman (TV series)The Big OBikkurimanBlack HeavenBlue GenderBomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden VBubu ChachaBurst Ball Barrage!! Super B-DamanColorful (manga)Corrector YuiCrest of the StarsCyborg Kuro-chanCybusterD4 PrincessDai-GuardDi Gi CharatDigimon AdventureDōkyūsei (video game series)Dual! Parallel Trouble AdventureEden's BowyElf-ban KakyūseiExcel SagaFuture Boy ConanGokudo the AdventurerGreat Teacher OnizukaGregory Horror ShowHatsumei Boy KanipanHoshin EngiHunter × HunterI'm Gonna Be An Angel!Iketeru FutariInfinite RyviusInitial DJibaku-kunJubei-chan: The Ninja GirlKarakurizōshi Ayatsuri SakonLegend of HimikoList of Hello Kitty television seriesMagic User's ClubMedabotsMicromanMonkey Magic (TV series)Monster Rancher (TV series)Moonlight MaskNow and Then, Here and ThereOjamajo DoremiOmishi Magical Theater: Risky SafetyOne Piece (TV series)Oruchuban EbichuPet Shop of HorrorsPhantom Thief JeannePower Stone (TV series)Reign: The ConquerorSensual PhraseSeraphim CallShin HakkendenSorcerous Stabber OrphenSpace Pirate MitoStarship Girl Yamamoto YohkoSteel Angel KurumiSuper Life-Form Transformers: Beast Wars NeoTensai BakabonTo HeartTrouble ChocolateTurn A GundamWild Arms: Twilight VenomYou're Under Arrest (manga)Zoids: Chaotic Century Anime Movies 1999 3000 Leagues in Search of MotherAdolescence of UtenaCardcaptor Sakura: The MovieCase Closed: The Last Wizard of the CenturyCity HunterClover (Clamp manga)Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final BattleCyber Team in AkihabaraDigimon AdventureDoraemon: Nobita Drifts in the UniverseDoraemon: Nobita's the Night Before a WeddingList of Dr. Slump filmsFirefighter! Daigo of Fire Company MJin-Roh: The Wolf BrigadeThe Kindaichi Case FilesKochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae HashutsujoMy Neighbors the YamadasNono-chanPokémon: The Movie 2000Princess KnightRevolutionary Girl UtenaSuper Doll Licca-chanTekkonkinkreetTenchi Forever! The MovieYou're Under Arrest (manga)Yu-Gi-Oh! We hope that you found what you were looking for. To view more list like these check out our other list: anime from the 1980s and anime from the 2000s. Check out more articles on our site and let us know what you think!