Anime like Blue Thermal

Josee to Tora to Sakanatachi

Also known as Josee, the Tiger and the Fish.

Studio: bones , KADOKAWA , JR Higashi Nihon Kikaku , KDDI , Toy's Factory
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance , Slice of Life

The story centers on the relationship between Tsuneo and Josee. Tsuneo is a university student, and Josee is a young girl who has rarely gone out of the house by herself due to her being unable to walk. The two meet when Tsuneo finds Josee's grandmother taking her out for a morning walk.



Tags: Disability , Female Protagonist , Male Protagonist , Tsundere , Heterosexual , Coming of Age , Josei , Primarily Adult Cast , Rehabilitation , Drawing , Tragedy , Scuba Diving , Coastal , College , Love Triangle , Unrequited Love , Mermaid , CGI , Time Skip

Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa

Also known as Castle in the Sky.

Studio: Studio Ghibli , Tokuma Shoten , Walt Disney Studios , GKids
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy , Sci-Fi

This high-flying adventure begins when Pazu, an engineer's apprentice, finds a young girl, Sheeta, floating down from the sky wearing a glowing pendant. Together they discover both are searching for a legendary floating castle, Laputa, and vow to unravel the mystery of the luminous crystal around Sheeta's neck. Their quest won't be easy, however. There are greedy air pirates, secret government agents and astounding obstacles to keep them from the truth, and from each other.



Tags: Lost Civilization , Environmental , Steampunk , Pirates , Aviation , Fugitive , Female Protagonist , Military , Travel , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Heterosexual , Robots , Guns , Primarily Male Cast , Trains , Elderly Protagonist

Hisone to Maso-tan

Also known as Dragon Pilot: Hisone & Masotan.

Studio: bones
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Romance

Straightforward and innocent Hisone Amakasu is a Self-Defense Force rookie stationed at the Air Self-Defense Force's Gifu Base. She was struggling with the fact that she sometimes hurts people unintentionally by her innocent words and decided to join the Air Self-Defence Force, hoping to maintain a certain distance from people. This decision led her to a fateful encounter which profoundly changed her life. It was the "OTF" dragon hidden in the base and it chose Hisone as his pilot. When it soared into the sky with Hisone, her fate as a dragon pilot was decided. It is said that dragons have a key to the future of the world…



Tags: Dragons , Aviation , Female Protagonist , Military , Primarily Female Cast , Vore , Heterosexual , Super Robot

Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä

Also known as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.

Studio: Studio Hibari , Topcraft , Walt Disney Studios , GKids
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Fantasy , Sci-Fi

A thousand years after a global war, a seaside kingdom known as the Valley Of The Wind remains one of only a few areas still populated. Led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, the people of the Valley are engaged in a constant struggle with powerful insects called ohmu, who guard a poisonous jungle that is spreading across the Earth. Nausicaä and her brave companions, together with the people of the Valley, strive to restore the bond between humanity and the Earth.



Tags: Environmental , Post-Apocalyptic , Female Protagonist , Philosophy , Lost Civilization , War , Aviation , Military , Eco-Horror , Kaiju , Survival , Primarily Adult Cast , Cosmic Horror , Travel , Anachronism , Guns , Politics , Orphan , Tanks , Cult , Nudity , Elderly Protagonist

Yuru Camp△

Also known as Laid-Back Camp.

Studio: C-Station , Crunchyroll
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life

Rin likes to go camping by herself along the lakes that provide a scenic view of Mt. Fuji. Nadeshiko loves to take cycling trips by herself to places where she can see Mt. Fuji. After they meet, Rin and Nadeshiko take camping trips, eat cup ramen together, and enjoy the scenery.



Tags: Camping , Outdoor , Iyashikei , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Primarily Female Cast , Female Protagonist , Rural , Food , Educational , Primarily Teen Cast , School Club , Kuudere , Seinen , Travel , Episodic , Mopeds , Animals , Cycling

Kurenai no Buta

Also known as Porco Rosso.

Studio: Studio Ghibli , Tokuma Shoten , Walt Disney Studios , GKids
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Drama , Romance

Take flight with "Porco" Rosso, a valiant World War I flying ace! From tropical Adriatic settings to dazzling aerial maneuvers, this action-adventure from world-renowned animator Hayao Miyazaki is full of humor, courage and chivalry. When "Porco" —whose face has been transformed into that of a pig by a mysterious spell— infuriates a band of sky pirates with his aerial heroics, the pirates hire Curtis, a rival pilot, to "get rid" of him. On the ground, the two pilots compete for the affections of the beautiful Gina. But it is in the air where the true battles are waged. Will our hero be victorious?



Tags: Aviation , Foreign , Anthropomorphism , Historical , Philosophy , Primarily Adult Cast , Coastal , Male Protagonist , Pirates , Fugitive , Travel , Military , Heterosexual , Fairy Tale , War , Primarily Male Cast , Guns , Boxing , Age Gap

Golden Time

Also known as Golden Time.

Studio: J.C. Staff , Genco , Starchild Records , Sentai Filmworks
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance

Due to a tragic accident, Banri Tada is struck with amnesia, dissolving the memories of his hometown and past. However, after befriending Mitsuo Yanagisawa, he decides to move on and begin a new life at law school in Tokyo. But just as he is beginning to adjust to his college life, the beautiful Kouko Kaga dramatically barges into Banri's life, and their chance meeting marks the beginning of an unforgettable year.

After having a glimpse of college life, Banri learns that he is in a new place and a new world—a place where he can be reborn, to have new friends, fall in love, makes mistakes and grow. And as he begins to discover who he was, the path he has chosen leads him towards a blindingly bright life that he will never want to forget.

Tags: Amnesia , Memory Manipulation , Male Protagonist , College , Love Triangle , Coming of Age , Tragedy , Ghost , Heterosexual , Primarily Adult Cast , Female Protagonist , Yandere , Dissociative Identities , School Club , Cult

THE FIRST SLAM DUNK

Also known as THE FIRST SLAM DUNK.

Studio: Toei Animation , Dandelion Animation Studio
Status: Finished
Genres: Sports

Shohoku's “speedster” and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. Born and raised in Okinawa, Ryota had a brother who was three years older. Following in the footsteps of his older brother, who was a famous local player from a young age, Ryota also became addicted to basketball.

In his second year of high school, Ryota plays with the Shohoku High School basketball team along with Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui as they take the stage at the Inter-High School National Championship. And now, they are on the brink of challenging the reigning champions, Sannoh Kogyo High School.



Tags: Basketball , School Club , Coming of Age , Full CGI , Male Protagonist , School , Tragedy , Primarily Male Cast , Shounen , Primarily Teen Cast , Ensemble Cast