Anime from 1987
Discover the most popular anime that premiered in 1987, ranked by viewership and ratings.
1987 marked another notable year for anime, with new series joining established franchises and fresh original productions launching across major Japanese networks. This page collects the most popular 1987 premieres in our database, ranked by current viewership and critical reception.
15 titles
City Hunter
Kimagure Orange Road
Mami the Psychic
Bubblegum Crisis
Lemon Angel
Lady Lady!!
Zillion
Transformers: The Headmasters
Tales of Little Women
The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis
Dirty Pair OVA
Lalabel
Sunny Ryoko
Robot Carnival
Hyper Combat Unit Dangaioh
Overview of 1987 anime
Otakira's catalog currently tracks 15 anime titles that premiered in 1987, ranked by popularity and community ratings. Each entry links to a full detail page with synopsis, cast, themes, and licensed watch options for your region. Notable releases include: City Hunter, Kimagure Orange Road, Mami the Psychic, Bubblegum Crisis, Lemon Angel.
Highest-rated 1987 anime
City Hunter, Bubblegum Crisis, Kimagure Orange Road earned the highest community scores among 1987 premieres. The average TMDB rating across 1987 anime sits at 7.2 out of 10 — a strong indicator of consistent quality across most productions that year. Every detail page surfaces premiere date, season and episode counts, the producing studio, voice cast, and official streaming partners.
How we curate 1987 anime
Titles on this page are ranked using TMDB's continuously-updated popularity metric, with brand-safety filtering applied so the catalog stays clean. Otakira hosts no episodes or copyrighted content of any kind — it is an information-only encyclopedia that points you to licensed streaming partners. Every entry has a bilingual (Arabic + English) detail page with long-form summary, FAQ, and per-season breakdown.
Why 1987 anime are worth watching
1987 marks a meaningful step in anime industry evolution, with several titles graduating from seasonal releases into global phenomena. These shows continue to dominate watchlists across the Arab anime community, and many remain highly active in conversation today. Explore the catalog to discover the underrated picks that complement the year's tentpole hits.
Frequently asked questions
What were the most popular anime of 1987?
Among the most popular 1987 anime are City Hunter, Kimagure Orange Road, Mami the Psychic, Bubblegum Crisis, Lemon Angel, ranked by global popularity and TMDB community ratings.
How many anime premiered in 1987?
Our database currently lists 15 popular anime series that premiered in 1987; many additional niche productions also aired during the same year.
Where can I watch these 1987 anime?
Otakira is an information-only database — we don't host or link to streaming. Each detail page lists the original broadcast networks; check your regional licensed providers for legal streaming options.