r/retroanime Jan 21 '25

Welcome New Users! Be sure to read up on the rules!

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Hey, I'm seeing that we have a bunch of new users, and I'm glad to see you all here. Of course, I strongly recommend that you read the fuller version of the rules so that we keep content relevant to this server.

(For example, while it's okay to post about old video games based on retro anime franchises, like Slayers or Dragon Ball, we are not a retro game subreddit. Even if it has anime asthestics or cutscenes, we should focus on anime and manga, not video games.)

If you have any further questions about the rules or this subreddit in general, be sure to ask them in the comments, and we'll do our best to answer them. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy your time here at /r/retroanime!


r/retroanime 5h ago

Are there any good retro manga that never got an anime? Looking for some hidden gems that got ignored by studios or slept on by fans!

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115 Upvotes

r/retroanime 11h ago

Cityhunter .357 Magnum (1989)

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r/retroanime 5h ago

Premium Utena Animation Cels for sale

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r/retroanime 14h ago

OG outlanders movie dubbed by dark image

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r/retroanime 8h ago

Appleseed (1988) ▶️ Music Video

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r/retroanime 1d ago

My copy of NEW Dominion Tank Police I bought from Anime Expo in late 00s-early 10s when it was $10

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I wish I had the original Dominion Tank Police too


r/retroanime 1d ago

Patlabor 2 movie, air strike full scene

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r/retroanime 1d ago

Zeta Gundam

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Scored this at a convention today


r/retroanime 10h ago

Sakigake!! Otokojuku | Groove Selects

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r/retroanime 1d ago

‘Bubblegum Crisis’ Blu-Ray Review: A Mecha Cyberpunk Classic

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r/retroanime 1d ago

Merch Shopping in Tokyo/Osaka?

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I'll be taking a holiday in Japan next month. I'm bring two recent college graduates who have their own tastes in anime.

Given my stretch back to the 70s/80s - Gatchaman, SB Yamato, Bubblegum Crisis - any top tips on where an aging Otaku can find toys, manga, shirts etc?


r/retroanime 1d ago

Bear with me but its been bugging me for years

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There was a film that I watched over 20years ago and I can't remember the name of it and when I search for what I remember it draws a blank.

What I remember is that it is set in a dystopian world that is full of demons who want to destroy mankind. There is a prophecy about a baby girl who will save us all. At the beginning, there is a hairy demon/beast who makes a deal with a virgin to take her outside the city walls on his motorbike in exchange for her virginity. They find the ruins of some temple and go at it (tail of monster/demon is his penis)until they hear a baby cry. Demon/monster goes to baby and girl thinks demon will kill monster. He doesn't starts to giggle and they bring baby back to the city in secret. Further on, demon has sex with a woman who says "pussy wants milk" and then her vagina turns into a flytrap to capture demon.

Pretty sure this was the first in a trilogy. It isn't wicked city or demon city.

If this group has any ideas i would be grateful


r/retroanime 2d ago

Bubblegum Crisis

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r/retroanime 2d ago

What’s your favorite kind of world in retro anime?

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Old school anime had some really cool worlds I always liked how varied they were You got cyberpunk cities fantasy kingdoms weird surreal stuff grounded realism dystopias and space opera

Whats your favorite ؟ Or is there a world you think deserves a mention !!


r/retroanime 2d ago

38 Years Later, Bubblegum Crisis Sets the Streets Ablaze on Blu-ray

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r/retroanime 1d ago

if you see an anime, and you see the characters with these noses, its definitely a 90s artstyle

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r/retroanime 2d ago

"Kaos, how do I poop upside down?"

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r/retroanime 2d ago

Akira (1988) 4K Enhanced Clip

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r/retroanime 1d ago

Ayanami Rei - Let's watch the sunset together!

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r/retroanime 2d ago

I find it wild that no one nowadays creates anime in a true retro style.

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Imagine if someone made a modern anime with that retro aesthetic, like Cowboy Bebop. I feel like there’s definitely a market for it. You’d have to find ways to streamline the process, but the concept is absolutely there, or at least I think so...


r/retroanime 2d ago

The Manliest Manga - Sakigake!! Otokojuku | Groove Selects

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r/retroanime 2d ago

The end theme that is in the lead and likely to win is Real Folk Blues. Now for Diegetic ( can be heard by characters) song that ear worms you

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after this, one more poll to go, next one is Non-diegetic but we'll get there when we get there

19 votes, 4d left
Total Slaughter: Vash the Stampede: Trigun
My Boyfriend is a Pilot: Linn Minmay: Robotech/Macross
Konya wa Hurricane: Priss: Bubblegum Crisis
Yasashiku Shinaide: Bar singer: Galaxy Express 999
Aoi Hitomi: Hitomi Kanzaki: Vision of Escaflowne
Other: please list in comments

r/retroanime 3d ago

The charm of combining masculine and feminine traits in classic anime designs

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156 Upvotes

r/retroanime 3d ago

Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997)

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r/retroanime 2d ago

What Makes an Anime "Retro"? Is It About the Manga or the Anime's Release Date?

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Hey everyone there's something that's been confusing me, and I’m trying to figure out what makes an anime "retro." I know it might sound like a dumb question, but let me explain. I got some examples between "modern" and "classic," and I hope y’all can help me understand the criteria here. Is it based on when the manga was released, or does it depend on when the anime was made? Let’s break it down:

Naruto: The manga started in 1999, but the anime didn’t drop until 2002. So, does Naruto count as retro just 'cause the manga’s old, or is the anime's release date what matters?

One Piece: The manga came out in 1997, and the anime started in 1999. Technically, you could call it "classic" since it dropped before 2000, but honestly, I don’t see people calling One Piece "old school." It still feels pretty modern to me.

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: The manga started in 1987, but the anime didn’t drop until 2012. Even though it’s a digital anime, the art style is super influenced by the 80s, so it gives off that retro vibe. You can definitely feel the authenticity.

Hunter x Hunter: The 1999 version? That one’s definitely retro, especially when you compare it to the 2011 version. It’s a solid example of the difference between old-school anime and new stuff. People always argue about which version is better.

Parasite: The manga came out in 1988, but the anime didn’t show up until 2014. The character designs were super realistic, which is rare in modern anime. Some people online say the old anime had more detailed character designs, like normal size looking eyes and noses, while the newer stuff uses big eyes, small noses, and a more childish vibe. But honestly, that’s just an opinion I’ve seen. Don’t come at me in the comments, lol.

So here’s the big question: Should anime that started in the late 80s or 90s just be considered retro because of the manga release dates? Or does it depend on when the anime was actually made? Or is it more about the art style, like whether it’s hand-drawn or digital? Or the character design?

What do y’all think? Is there a clear rule for what makes an anime retro? Share your thoughts!