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An absolute titan of a date in anime history, delivering standard-setting cyberpunk mecha, timeless Studio Ghibli romance, explosive Saiyan finales, and legendary sci-fi premier blockbusters:

• Dirty Pair (1985) • Akuma-kun (Movie) (1989) • Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor the Movie (1989) • Little Nemo (1989) • Dragon Ball Z Movie 13: Ryuuken Bakuhatsu!! Gokuu ga Yaraneba Dare ga Yaru (1995) • Mimi wo Sumaseba (1995) • Ninkuu (Movie) (1995) • Slam Dunk: Hoero Basketman-damashii! Hanamichi to Rukawa no Atsuki Natsu (1995) • Chou Kidou Densetsu DinaGiga (1998)

From the iconic TV debut of the original sci-fi trouble-mashing duo Dirty Pair and Mamoru Oshii’s monumental cyberpunk political thriller Patlabor: The Movie, to Yoshifumi Kondou’s heartwarming Ghibli masterpiece Whisper of the Heart, and the legendary debut of the Dragon Fist in Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon... July 15 stands as one of the most culturally massive and artistically influential dates for anime theatrical releases.

A phenomenal summer lineup featuring delightful rom-com antics, sweeping cosmic space operas, high-speed aviation action, and intense, aristocratic shojo drama:

• The Kabocha Wine: Nita no Aijou Monogatari (1984) • MAPS: Densetsu no Samayoeru Seijin-tachi (1987) • TWD Express Rolling Takeoff (1987) • Oniisama e... (1991)

From Toei Animation's charming, large-scale cinematic romance spin-off The Kabocha Wine, and the legendary, star-faring treasure hunts of the original 80s Maps OVA, to the high-flying, military fighter jet action of TWD Express, and Osamu Dezaki's absolute masterclass in tragic, beautifully dramatic high-society shojo storytelling in Dear Brother... July 14 beautifully bridges lighthearted nostalgia with deeply emotional and stylistic retro masterpieces.

A historic mid-80s theatrical blockbuster date featuring legendary intergalactic voyages, high-stakes international soccer, iconic phantom thief capers, and lighthearted space pirate adventures:

• Captain Tsubasa: Europe Daikessen (1985) • Ginga Tetsudou no Yoru (1985) • Lupin III: Babylon no Ougon Densetsu (1985) • Uchuu Kaizoku Mito no Daibouken: Futari no Joou-sama (1999)

From the profound, beautifully avant-garde and philosophical masterwork Night on the Galactic Railroad, Seijun Suzuki's brilliantly vibrant and stylized Lupin III: Legend of the Gold of Babylon, the high-octane international cinematic debut of Tsubasa Ozora on the European pitch, and the chaotic interstellar family comedy finale of Space Pirate Mito... July 13 stands as a spectacular showcase of classic theatrical anime milestones.

An absolutely historic blockbuster date marking the premiere of one of the greatest cinematic masterpieces of all time, alongside magical girl beach specials, legendary soccer tournaments, and spooky summer ghost hunts:

• Mahou Shoujo Lalabel: Umi ga Yobu Natsuyasumi (1980) • Captain Tsubasa: Sekai Daikessen!! Jr. World Cup (1986) • Gegege no Kitarou: Saikyou Youkai Gundan! Nippon Jouriku!! (1986) • Maple Town Monogatari (Movie) (1986) • Ziggy: Soreyuke! R&R Band (1991) • Cutie Honey F Movie (1997) • Gegege no Kitarou: Youkai Tokkyuu! Maboroshi no Kisha (1997) • Jigoku Sensei Nube: Kyoufu no Natsuyasumi!! Ayashi no Umi no Densetsu! (1997) • Mononoke Hime (1997)

From Hayao Miyazaki's record-shattering, revolutionary environmental epic Princess Mononoke and the high-octane pitch action of Captain Tsubasa's Jr. World Cup, to the glamorous theatrical return of Cutie Honey F and a spectacular triple-feature of 90s summer horror comedy (Nube and GeGeGe no Kitarou)... July 12 stands as a legendary pillar of the Japanese summer theatrical season.

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A historic mid-summer date featuring legendary space opera cinema, the definitive pioneer of sleek phantom-thief action, explosive Saiyan combat, and heartwarming family drama:

• Kidou Senshi Gundam II: Ai Senshi-hen (1981) • Cat's Eye (1983) • Dragon Ball Z Movie 07: Kyokugen Battle!! Sandai Super Saiyajin (1992) • Akachan to Boku (1996)

From Yoshiyuki Tomino's legendary theatrical masterpiece Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow, and the iconic premiere of Tsukasa Hojo's sleek, stylish phantom-thief sister trio in Cat's Eye, to the thrilling cinematic debut of Androids 13, 14, and 15 in Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!, and the deeply moving, tender slice-of-life brotherhood bonds of Baby and Me... July 11 perfectly bridges cinematic mecha monuments, legendary pop-culture blockbusters, and emotional television classics.

An extraordinary, historic summer date marking the cataclysmic theatrical finale of a legendary mecha epic, iconic Akira Toriyama comedy blockbusters, classic Shonen supernatural cinema, and dazzling retro adventures:

• Daikyouryuu Jidai (1979) • Densetsu Kyojin Ideon: Hatsudou-hen (1982) • Densetsu Kyojin Ideon: Sesshoku-hen (1982) • Dr. Slump Movie 02: "Hoyoyo!" Uchuu Daibouken (1982) • Patalliro! Stardust Keikaku (1983) • Dr. Slump Movie 07: Arale-chan N-cha! Penguin Mura yori Ai wo Komete (1993) • Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho (Movie) (1993) • Kyoushitsu wa Obake ga Ippai: Boku wa Yuusha da zo (1998) • Himalaya no Hikari no Oukoku (1999)

From Shotaro Ishinomori's prehistoric television special Age of the Great Dinosaurs and Yoshiyuki Tomino's monumental, universally influential cinematic masterpieces Space Runaway Ideon (Contact and Be Invoked), to the spectacular big-screen debuts of Yu Yu Hakusho and Patalliro!, alongside the whimsical cosmic comedy of the Dr. Slump summer theater specials... July 10 stands as one of the most creatively massive and emotionally impactful theatrical dates in anime history.

A monumental mid-summer date packed with legendary theatrical double-features, Akira Toriyama cinematic milestones, hard-boiled vampire mysteries, and nostalgic visual novel bonus shorts:

• Document Taiyou no Kiba Dougram (1983) • Xabungle Graffiti (1983) • Bikkuriman: Muen Zone no Hihou (1988) • Dragon Ball Movie 3: Makafushigi Daibouken (1988) • Tatakae!! Ramenman (Movie) (1988) • Dr. Slump Movie 09: Arale-chan N-cha!! Wakuwaku Heart no Natsuyasumi (1994) • Dragon Ball Z Movie 11: Super Senshi Gekiha!! Katsu no wa Ore da (1994) • Night Walker: Mayonaka no Tantei (1998) • To Heart Omake (1999)

From Yoshiyuki Tomino and Ryousuke Takahashi's massive Sunrise mecha compilation movies (Dougram and Xabungle) and the legendary martial arts crossovers of Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure and Ramenman, to the explosive Bio-Broly showdown in Dragon Ball Z Movie 11 and the slick, late-night gothic vampire detective investigations of Night Walker... July 9 stands as an exceptional showcase of peak summer theater events and cult-classic television history.