Anime That Aired In The United Kingdom
Anime
Anime that aired in Britain on TV. Does not include streaming, home release, etc. Some air dates are included.
My source for some of these is through word of mouth or archived forum posts so if there are any inaccuracies I apologize. As a rule of thumb if an air date is included it means the show definitely aired.
My source for some of these is through word of mouth or archived forum posts so if there are any inaccuracies I apologize. As a rule of thumb if an air date is included it means the show definitely aired.
Movie, 1988,
1 ep
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8th January 1994 on BBC two https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_d38KWRGV4
Anime 80-nichikan Sekai Isshuu
Around the World with Willy Fog
TV, 1984,
26 eps
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29 October 1987
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon
Sailor Moon
TV, 1992,
46 eps
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1999 on Fox Kids and rerun on ITV
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R
Sailor Moon R
TV, 1993,
43 eps
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2000 on Fox Kids and rerun on ITV
Ganbare! Marine Kid
Marine Boy
TV, 1966,
13 eps
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First anime in the UK. February 1969 - July 1971 on BBC One.
Jin-Rou
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
Movie, 2000,
1 ep
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6th August 2000 - BBC choice (Right after Urusei Yatsura).
Kagaku Kyuujo-tai TechnoVoyager
Thunderbirds 2086
TV, 1982,
18 eps
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1986, cancelled after 13 episodes. Loosely inspired by British series "Thunderbirds"
Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman
Gatchaman
TV, 1972,
105 eps
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3rd September 1979 - 20th July 1985, BBC One. Adapted into "Battle Of The Planets" with lots of violence cut out.
Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
TV, 2002,
50 eps
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2007-2008 on AnimeCentral and Viceland
Kidou Senshi Gundam: The Origin
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin
OVA, 2015,
6 eps
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May have aired on Channel 4 - Was available on demand
Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
TV, 2002,
26 eps
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2007-2008 on AnimeCentral
Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG
TV, 2004,
26 eps
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2007-2008 on AnimeCentral
Pokemon
Pokémon
TV, 1997,
276 eps
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Pretty sure every Pokemon series has been aired and rerun dozens of times so I won't bother listing each one.
Taiyou no Ko Esteban
The Mysterious Cities of Gold
TV, 1982,
39 eps
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1st September 1986 - 22nd June 1987 at 4:30pm on Children's BBC. https://youtu.be/we8hV2WyrYA
Transformers: The☆Headmasters
Transformers The Headmasters
TV, 1987,
35 eps
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2007-2008 on AnimeCentral
Uchuu Densetsu Ulysses 31
Ulysses 31
TV, 1981,
26 eps
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7th November 1985 - 22nd July 1987 at 4:30pm on BBC One.
TV, 1981,
195 eps
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Episodes 1 and 3 were given a brilliant dub under the name 'Lum the invader girl'. 5th and 6th August 2000 on BBC Choice.
Wanwan Sanjuushi
Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds
TV, 1981,
26 eps
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3rd January 1985 to 5th September 1987 on BBC One.
Hoshi no Oujisama Petit Prince
The Adventures of the Little Prince
TV, 1978,
35 eps
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Channel 4
Oz no Mahoutsukai (TV)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
TV, 1986,
52 eps
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Channel 4 and ITV, early 90s.
Sanzoku no Musume Ronja
Ronja the Robber's Daughter
TV, 2014,
26 eps
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Children's BBC 2022
Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa
Castle in the Sky
Movie, 1986,
1 ep
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31st December 1988 at 9:45am on ITV as "Laputa: The Flying Island". While I don't wish to comment too much on this list, it was described as 'Above-par fantasy animation from Japan' by a Guardian TV guide, which is unusual as at this time the fact that anime originated from Japan was largely obfuscated.
Souryuuden
Legend of the Dragon Kings
OVA, 1991,
12 eps
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Channel 4 - 90s 'Legend of the four kings'
