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Hiromitsu Morita

Born January 1, 1947

Died June 4, 2026 · aged 79

No biography available.

Known For

MetropolisMetropolis · 2001
Metropolis
★ 7.22001
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
In the midst of societal conflict in the futuristic city of Metropolis, Kenichi and his uncle Shunsaku Ban set out to uncover the mystery behind the first human-like robot, Tima.
The Adventures of Scamper the PenguinThe Adventures of Scamper the Penguin · 1987
The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin
★ 6.71987
MovieAdventureAnimation
Scamper is a little penguin who loves wandering around the Artic where he lives with his parents. Unfortunately his little adventures tend to get he, and his friend Snowflake into trouble, especially when he disobeys his father and goes exploring with seagulls who want to eat him flying above, and men and dogs on the ground with them. One day the adventure goes too far and they float out to sea, only to be caught by men who want to sell them to the zoo. Scamper, Snowflake and their new friend, a macaroni penguin named Louie, must escape and get back to their families to warn them.
ThumbelinaThumbelina · 1993
Thumbelina
★ 4.71993
MovieAnimationAdventure
Mia is a young girl with a knack for getting herself into trouble. One night, when her mother falls asleep while reading "Thumbelina" to her, Mia is magically transformed into the two-inch tall character. As she journey's through "the Unknown Country of Wonderland," Mia will be forced to overcome obstacles that help her grow as a person.
Shadow WorldShadow World · 1983
Shadow World
1983
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
"Earth. In the near future. A squadron of aliens has landed on a mission to enslave our helpless planet. But Terry-a seemingly ordinary boy-has magically transformed into Dai Apolon, a fantastic being with extraordinary telepathic powers! And together with a rocketing army of robots and his space crew of loyal friends, he sets out to vanquish the alien threat. And to restore peace and order to the galaxy forever more!" - VHS Back of The Box Description. Based on Episodes 1 thru 2, 11, 24 through 26 of UFO Warrior Dai Apolon.
Little WansaLittle Wansa · 1989
Little Wansa
1989
MovieAnimationComedy
The hero of Wansa-kun was Wansa, a husky puppy who is sold for a pittance, then escapes, and spends much time looking for his mother. During his adventures on the street he meets friends, enemies and his beloved girlfriend. This OVA reunites the complete series aired on TV.
Gauche the CellistGauche the Cellist · 1998
Gauche the Cellist
1998
MovieAnimationMusic
This is essentially a highly condensed remake of the famous 1982 Isao Takahara release. It tells the story of Gauche, a struggling cellist in a provincial orchestra. He is visited by four talking animals - a cat, a cuckoo, a tanuki, and a field mouse - on successive nights They help him to improve his playing, just in time for orchestra’s concert performance of Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony.
Professor Poppen and the Swamp of No ReturnProfessor Poppen and the Swamp of No Return · 1982
Professor Poppen and the Swamp of No Return
1982
MovieAnimation
Based on the children's book series Poppen-sensei, which follows a biology assistant professor at Udo University who gets wrapped up in his fantasies in nature.
MonsterMonster · 2004
Monster
★ 8.52004
SeriesAnimationDrama
Kenzou Tenma, a Japanese brain surgeon in Germany, finds his life in utter turmoil after getting involved with a psychopath that was once a former patient.

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ClaymoreClaymore · 2007
Claymore
★ 8.22007
SeriesAction & AdventureAnimation
When a shapeshifting demon with a thirst for human flesh, known as "youma," arrives in Raki's village, a lone woman with silver eyes walks into town with only a sword upon her back. She is a "Claymore," a being manufactured as half-human and half-youma, for the express purpose of exterminating these monsters. After Raki's family is killed, the Claymore saves his life, but he is subsequently banished from his home. With nowhere else to go, Raki finds the Claymore, known as Clare, and decides to follow her on her journeys. As the pair travel from town to town, defeating youma along the way, more about Clare's organization and her fellow warriors comes to light. With every town cleansed and every demon destroyed, they come closer to the youma on which Clare has sought vengeance ever since she chose to become a Claymore.

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The Story of the Thumb-PrincessThe Story of the Thumb-Princess · 1992
The Story of the Thumb-Princess
★ 10.01992
SeriesAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
Unable to control her mischievous young daughter Maya, an exhausted mother seeks the guidance of an old witch living on the edge of town. The witch gives this mother a magical copy of the fairy tale Thumbelina and tells her to read this to Maya. Later, when her mother falls asleep, Maya shrinks and is pulled inside the world of the book. A good witch appears and tells her that she is in her mother's dream world and that in order to return to normal, she must find a way to wake up her mother. To do this, she must travel to a faraway southern land to talk to the Crystal Prince, who will help her reach home. During her journey Maya faces many trials and hardships; along the way she befriends members of the dream world, who band together to help her reach the land of the South.

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