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20th Century Classics - A Journey Through Anime History

Anime
byAnnaSartin
Apr 27 2022, 7:14 AM | Updated Jul 4, 2022 9:46 AM
Classic 20th-century series and films that most old-school otaku have heard of and many older fans will cite as the reason they became a life-long weeb in the first place. Some have gotten sequels or modern reboots, while others have been relegated to the past and stand alone as fondly-remembered products of their time. If you want to take a journey through anime history, these shows are the place to start!

Additional info as requested by MAL staff:

Definition of classic: "A work of art of recognized and established value."

Criteria for this list: Were popular or well-known at some point during the 20th century, or were based on well-known source material of the time.
Hunter x Hunter
TV, 1999
8.42
592,711
Great Teacher Onizuka
TV, 1999
8.69
829,688
Initial D First Stage
TV, 1998
8.35
384,901
Cardcaptor Sakura
TV, 1998
8.17
438,794
Yu☆Gi☆Oh!
TV, 1998
7.24
246,519
Cowboy Bebop
TV, 1998
8.75
1,868,276
Trigun
TV, 1998
8.22
764,679
Seihou Bukyou Outlaw Star
TV, 1998
7.84
157,184
Kenpuu Denki Berserk
TV, 1997
8.59
661,433
Mononoke Hime
Movie, 1997
8.67
1,257,470
Shoujo Kakumei Utena
TV, 1997
8.22
220,992
Pokemon
TV, 1997
7.39
632,478
Kodomo no Omocha (TV)
TV, 1996
8.08
69,563
Meitantei Conan
TV, 1996
8.18
349,292
Koukaku Kidoutai
Movie, 1995
8.27
637,496
Shinseiki Evangelion
TV, 1995
8.35
1,820,054
Mimi wo Sumaseba
Movie, 1995
8.22
364,946
Slayers
TV, 1995
7.74
143,325
Tenchi Muyou!
TV, 1995
7.44
80,979
Black Jack
OVA, 1993
7.78
40,812
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken
OVA, 1993
7.48
130,970
Aa! Megami-sama!
OVA, 1993
7.32
54,618
Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho
TV, 1992
8.46
690,798
Kurenai no Buta
Movie, 1992
7.95
252,684
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon
TV, 1992
7.74
384,013
Lodoss-tou Senki
OVA, 1990
7.37
77,472
Fushigi no Umi no Nadia
TV, 1990
7.56
69,723
Majo no Takkyuubin
Movie, 1989
8.23
589,486
Ranma ½
TV, 1989
7.77
255,849
Akira
Movie, 1988
8.16
854,377
Hotaru no Haka
Movie, 1988
8.52
677,442
Tonari no Totoro
Movie, 1988
8.25
1,066,215
Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu
OVA, 1988
9.02
322,584
Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa
Movie, 1986
8.26
489,547
Dragon Ball
TV, 1986
7.97
1,041,529
Vampire Hunter D
Movie, 1985
7.00
89,662
Hokuto no Ken
TV, 1984
7.98
132,091
Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä
Movie, 1984
8.36
378,166
Hadashi no Gen
Movie, 1983
7.77
54,608
Taiyou no Ko Esteban
TV, 1982
7.80
13,858
Unico
Movie, 1981
7.27
6,409
Versailles no Bara
TV, 1979
8.34
98,467
Kidou Senshi Gundam
TV, 1979
7.78
134,467
Lupin III
TV, 1971
7.65
103,380
Dororo to Hyakkimaru
TV, 1969
7.32
21,900
Mach GoGoGo
TV, 1967
6.73
15,958
Jungle Taitei
TV, 1965
6.81
8,405
Tetsuwan Atom
TV, 1963
7.26
13,271

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