[Nostalgic] A roundup of popular anime series broadcast in the 1980s

Kiteretsu Encyclopedia

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Based on a manga by Fujiko F.

Fujio, this work had a special broadcast in 1987 and began airing on television in 1988.

Like Doraemon, another signature work by Fujiko F.

Fujio, it features a mascot-like character and handy gadgets; however, a major difference is that in this series those gadgets are inventions by a figure from the Edo period.

Another noteworthy point is that the relationship between the protagonist, Kiteretsu, and the robot he created, Korosuke, stands in stark contrast to the relationship between Nobita and Doraemon in Doraemon.

Drawing on the Edo-period invention motif, many of the device names are distinctly Japanese, and the touch of period-drama elements is one of the series’ charms.

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D·N·A² ~That Someone’s Something I Lost Somewhere~

Trivia about DNA²: Aitsu no Aitsu I Lost Somewhere

The anime “D·N·A²: Dokoka de Nakushita Aitsu no Aitsu” is based on Masakazu Katsura’s manga and aired in 1994.

It has a strong sci-fi storyline in which Karin Aoi, a DNA operator, travels from the future to modify the DNA of the protagonist, Junta Momonari.

Despite its sci-fi elements, it also unfolds as a romantic comedy, and that contrast drew attention.

It’s also remembered for detailed tidbits, such as having theme songs performed by L’Arc~en~Ciel and Sharan Q just before their big break.

Fruits Basket

Ritsuko Okazaki - For Fruits Basket

Based on the manga by Natsuki Takaya, Fruits Basket is a work whose popularity is clear from the fact that it was adapted into an anime in 2001 and then remade in 2019.

The story follows the protagonist Tohru Honda, who ends up living in the home of her classmate Yuki Sohma due to an unexpected turn of events, and gradually learns the secrets of the Sohma family through their daily life.

The unique characters themed around the Chinese zodiac, as well as the way each one confronts their personal struggles, are key points of interest.

Its touching portrayal of family bonds and personal growth resonated with a wide audience and earned broad support.

Chie-chan’s Struggle Chronicles: Jarinko Chie

[Season 2/Episode 1] Chie’s Struggle Story: Jarinko Chie “DOWNTOWN STORY” (1991) │ A heartwarming home comedy full of humor, Part 2 │ TMS 60th Anniversary

This is an anime that began airing in 1981, based on Haruki Etsumi’s manga Jarinko Chie (Chie the Brat).

The series’ popularity is evident both from the fact that the original manga ran for 19 years in Manga Action and from its transition from a feature film to a TV anime.

Set in an Osaka offal grill restaurant, it portrays young Chie’s hard work as she runs the shop in place of her father, Tetsu, who doesn’t hold a job.

Another major appeal is the lively Osaka dialect used by the characters, befitting its setting in Osaka’s downtown.

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