The 1980s were anime’s analog big bang. The home-video boom sparked a wave of OVAs, letting studios bypass broadcast standards and pitch directly to niche audiences — cyberpunk thrillers, hard sci‑fi one-offs, violent or adult-leaning dramas — alongside toy-anchored TV series.  It was a time when anime was still finding its footing as a distinct … Continue reading 10 Fantastic Forgotten Anime From the 1980s