While Japanese anime has been around since the early twentieth century, 1980s anime represents the Golden Age for anime in the West. Indeed, it was during that decade when anime experienced a significant increase in popularity in the United States. With no established set of anime fandoms, the anime that "came over" ran the gamut of what was available in Japan, from saccharin-sweet romance to ultra-violent war stories.
9 Golgo 13: The Professional Golgo 13: The Professional follows the adventures of master assassin Golgo AKA Duke Togo. Golgo has never failed to complete an assigned task. He'll do any job for the right price and if it fits his code of ethics. However, Golgo’s singular focus on his job means he’s made enemies in all countries and among all governments - constantly worrying about when someone will try to kill him.
6 Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta As the sequel to the original Mobile Suit Gundam series, Zeta starts off not far from where the previous story ended. In the midst of conflict between space colonists and Earth, Kamille Bidan joins an anti-Earth group that, in a twist of fate, eventually ends up deciding the fate of the planet. Like the original, the greatness of Zeta lies in its focus on the people rather than the tech.
3 City Hunter City Hunter tells the story of Ryo Saeba and Kaori Makimura, two "fixers for hire" who will take care of a person’s problems - especially the dangerous ones - for the right price. While the plot may be standard gumshoe fare, it’s the presentation that makes it special. First, there are the characters. Ryo and Kaori set the standard. Not only are they hip and interesting on their own, but their chemistry is incredible.
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