Summer 1980 Anime

Looking back at Summer 1980 anime (July - September) — this is the full roster ranked by score. Whether you're catching up or revisiting favorites, the whole season's here.

15 titles3 TV series5 moviesAvg. score: 6.2
1
Ganbare Genki

Ganbare Genki

7.43TV35 epsToei Animation

Horiguchi Genki was 5 years old boy. His mother died when he was born, and he was raised only by his father. His father, Shark Horiguchi, was a professional boxer, but he was ruined and become an itinerant boxer. However, Genki believed his father was strong and he would become...

ComedySportsCombat SportsShounen
2
Lady Oscar Special

Lady Oscar Special

7.03Special1 epsTokyo Movie Shinsha

In its 22 minutes, the TV special briefly covers the influential women involved in the series, such as DuBarry, Polignac, Rosalie, Jeanne La Motte, Maria Antoinette, and Oscar. All the scenes used are taken from the series.

DramaHistoricalShoujo
3
Be Forever Yamato

Be Forever Yamato

6.75Movie1 epsOffice Academy

The Black Nebula Empire attacks Earth and threatens to blow up the planet with a bomb they placed on Earth if counter attacked. Earths hopes rest on the Yamato crew as they go to the Black Nebula Planet and try to find a way to difuse the bomb before it's too late. (Source:...

ActionAdventureDramaSci-Fi
4
Space Warrior Baldios

Space Warrior Baldios

6.73TV34 epsAshi Productions

After polluting their own planet beyond repair, a race of evil aliens target earth as their next home. Now it is up to a lone outcast and his robotic spacecraft, Baldios, to defend earth. But, first he must convince the distrusting human population of the impending danger. ...

AdventureDramaSci-FiMecha
5
Sue Cat

Sue Cat

6.55TV40 epsKnack Productions

After an accident, the amnesiac Sue was taken in to live with Torao's family. She always had the urge to become a singer, but didn't know why. As it turns out, Sue is actually part of a band formed with her two twin sisters. But Sue's climb to the top of the charts is a long and...

AdventureAnthropomorphicMusic
6
Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri (Movie)

Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri (Movie)

6.54Movie1 epsNippon Animation

A compilation film of the Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri series. Due to a box office slump, the film aired only for 1 week in theaters.

AdventureDramaHistorical
7
The Legend of Marine Snow

The Legend of Marine Snow

6.37TV Special1 eps

This little-known and poorly documented Leiji Matsumoto TV movie, tells the story of the revolution of the people of the ocean which are being invaded by the humans from the surface. (Source: Senscritique)

Sci-Fi
8
Fumoon

Fumoon

6.28TV Special1 epsTezuka Productions

Nuclear testing has resulted in the abrupt evolution of the Fumoon, a tiny but highly intelligent humanoid race on a small island, who are detected by Dr. Yamadano. Except for a few witnesses including the detective Shinsaku Ban, and the young men Rock and Kenichi and Kenichi’s...

Sci-Fi
9
Ikkyuu-san: Ooabare Yancha-hime

Ikkyuu-san: Ooabare Yancha-hime

6.24TV Special1 epsToei Animation

The rampant adventures of the mischievous Tsuyu take the lead here: "Ikkyuu-dono! Let's Play!!" (Source: AniDB)

ComedyHistoricalKids
10
Eleven Cats

Eleven Cats

6.19Movie1 eps

A gang of eleven stray cats wreak havoc in a small town, costing them much trouble. They defend themselves by stating they were just 'hungry'. The cats hear of an urban legend about a scary, giant fish. They decide to take on the challenge to find and catch that fish, proving...

Fantasy
11
Spooky Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye

Spooky Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye

5.91Movie1 epsToei Animation

An abbreviated 12 minute version of episode 37 from the 1971 TV anime. This was shown as part of the summer 1980 Toei Manga Matsuri and uses entirely recycled footage. (Source: TSHS)

AdventureComedyHorrorSupernatural
12
Mahou Shoujo Lalabel: Umi ga Yobu Natsuyasumi

Mahou Shoujo Lalabel: Umi ga Yobu Natsuyasumi

5.57Movie1 epsToei Animation

During the summer, Lalabel and her friends, Teko and Toko, arrived at the hostel owned by Teko's uncle. Teko's uncle and aunt have gone to the operation of their acquiantance, leaving their son, Ryota, to manage the hostel all by himself. Lalabel decides to help the boy out and...

ComedyMahou Shoujo
13
Dekkai Totto March

Dekkai Totto March

5.21Music1 eps

A music video for the song Dekkai Totto March by Duke Aces that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

AdventureMusicKids
14
Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned

Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned

3.86TV Special1 epsToei Animation

On a seemingly normal night in Boston, a satanic ritual is taking place: a bride is to be offered up as a sacrifice. However, Dracula, the King of Vampires, swoops in and steals her, with the intent of depriving the woman of both her blood and her life. And yet, despite his...

HorrorVampire
15
Corazón de Date

Corazón de Date

Not yet ratedMusic1 eps

Music video for the song Corazón de Date by OPA and Haruko Ishizaki, that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

MusicKids

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best anime from Summer 1980?

Based on community ratings, Ganbare Genki is the highest-rated anime from Summer 1980 with a score of 7.43. Other top picks include Lady Oscar Special and Be Forever Yamato.

How many anime aired in Summer 1980?

There are 15 anime from the Summer 1980 season tracked on MyAnimePulse, including 3 TV series, 5 movies, and 0 OVA/ONAs.

What months are in the summer anime season?

The summer anime season covers July - September. Most new anime in this season begin airing in July.

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