Best Japanese-Language Movies & TV Series of the 1970s

The 192 best-rated Japanese-language movies and TV series of the 1970s on 3eyedraven, ranked by a weighted audience score so the genuinely great rises above one-off perfect ratings. Every title has cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

Candy Candy 1976 ★ 8.5

Future Boy Conan 1978 ★ 8.4

The Rose of Versailles 1979 ★ 8.3

Mazinger Z 1972 ★ 8.0

Great Mazinger 1974 ★ 8.3

Science Ninja Team Gatchaman 1972 ★ 8.5

Nobody's Boy: Remi 1977 ★ 8.2

Steel Jeeg 1975 ★ 8.3

Captain Future 1978 ★ 8.1

Doraemon 1979 ★ 7.7

Lupin the 3rd 1971 ★ 8.0

Starzinger 1978 ★ 8.4

Message from Space: Galactic Wars 1978 ★ 8.6

The Story of Heidi 1979 ★ 7.8

The Castle of Cagliostro 1979 ★ 7.5

Lady Snowblood 1973 ★ 7.5

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother 1976 ★ 7.7

Dino Mech Gaiking 1976 ★ 8.4

Mobile Suit Gundam 1979 ★ 7.9

The One Who Loves Justice: Moonlight Mask 1972 ★ 8.1

Vengeance Is Mine 1979 ★ 7.5

UFO Robot Grendizer 1975 ★ 7.7

House 1977 ★ 7.3

Flower Angel 1979 ★ 7.7