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10 Tamala 2010: A Punk Cat In Space Showcases A Feline Universe

Aired in 2002, A Punk Cat In Space tells the story of a kitten named Tamala who lives on Planet Cat Earth in the Feline Galaxy. Tamala decides to flee Cat Earth since it is controlled by a corporation called Catty & Co., but on her way out she crashes on Planet Q.

9 Osomatsu-Kun (1966) Shows The Crazy Antics Of Sextuplet Boys

Originally aired in 1966, Osomatsu-Kun is a popular comedy anime series. It was redone in 1988 and 2015 in color as Mr. Osomatsu, known in Japanese as Osomatsu-San. The original 1966 version of Osomatsu-Kun, however, was completely animated in all black and white.

8 Cyborg 009 (1968) Follows The Story Of Nine Cyborg Fighters

Produced by Toei Animation in 1968, Cyborg 009 was first a film trilogy in 1966 before it was made into an anime series. In Cyborg 009, a team of nine cyborg fighters with body modifications fights against an array of enemies such as robots, aliens, and other cyborgs. Each of the cyborg fighters has their own unique special powers.

7 Tetsujin 28-Gou (1963) Features A Race to Find A Giant Robot

Aired in 1963, Tetsujin 28-Gou tells the story of Dr. Haneda and his mission to create giant robots to fight in the Second World War. Before he could showcase his creations, Dr. Haneda and his facility were all bombed. 10 years later, a group of criminals have discovered two of the giant robots and now use them to comment crimes.

6 Kaizoku Ouji (1966) Shows A Young Boys Journey In Finding His Real Father

Kaizoku Ouji is a black and white anime also produced by Toei Animation in 1966. Kaizoku Ouji follows Kid, a young boy who lives on a peaceful small island with his father. However, Kid's life is soon turned upside down when his dying father reveals that he isn't his blood relative.

5 Gegege No Kitarō (1968) Showcases The Adventures Of A Ghost Boy

Toei Animation produced another black and white anime called Gegege No Kitarō in 1968. This anime follows the story of a young boy born in a graveyard named Kitarō, who is a part of a Ghost Tribe. Throughout Gegege No Kitarō, Kitarō goes on adventures and battles different kinds of yōkai in Japan.

4 8 Man (1963) Focuses On A Cyborg That Was The Inspiration Behind RoboCop

Originally a manga series running from 1963-1966, 8 Man was produced as an anime in 1963. 8 Man focuses on one of Japan's first cyborg superheroes . This cyborg was created after Special Agent Brady was fatally shot, so Professor Genius transferred Brady's mind into the 8 Man cyborg body.