I recently got Tubi and I love it. If you don't have it then get it. It is a free streaming service (free due to commercials), but it does have a lot of older shows and movies. As someone who loves pre-woke British stuff they have a lot of that as well.
They have some anime and that is how I saw Fist of the North Star. I really enjoyed it. I am wondering was that based on a Manga or was it a totally original movie? I'd love to get more stuff related to it. Any recommendations for similar anime?
Any older sci-fi anime? Like Robotech?
I like Armored Trooper Votoms. It has a 1983 show and 3 later 80s movies. There's also a 1994 show and some 2007-2011 stuff. It has an old console game, but I don't remember if it's translated.
Robotech also used stuff from Southern Cross and MOSPEADA I have both on DVD but have never gotten around to watching them, so can't say if they are any good.
If you want more Robotech, the real version is Macross and there's 7 different series under it. Macross is the original (including the Macross Do You Remember Love movie). Macross Zero is good. Macross Plus, and Macross II Lovers Again I haven't watched, but seem fine. The rest lean much more into music/idols, including Macross Frontier which is good. I haven't watched Macross 7. Macross Delta has good music, but I stopped watching because idols standing on jet wings while they dog fight was too much.
For just older sci-fi:
Akira is a classic movie.
Dirty Pair (1985) is a comedic show about 2 female mercenary problem solvers. They have a high success rate, depending on how you interpret it.
Planetes (2003) is a show about people clearing debris orbiting earth.
It's been way too long to recommend, but you may want to check out: MD Geist (2 movies). Venus Wars (movie).
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Cant think of anything older at the moment, but I got a newer one I like that is extremely well done called Eighty Six: 86. The premise is that a government built AI-controlled warbots to put down civilian uprisings, but the machines refused to stand down when ordered and are now attacking every human. The government then sends in the 86, who are offered citizenship in the government if they survive a tour of duty. But the government is racist against the 86, official they dont exist and no one has died fighting the warbots (called Legion). And its known that the final mission every 86 is sent on is a suicide mission, so that the government never has to uphold its deal.
The actual story follows Spearhead Squadron, which is made up of veteran 86 who are some of the most experienced, but have a reputation for driving their military handlers crazy (even suicidal) because they refuse to play along with the government line. Also, the little scorpion-like tanks they use (called Juggernaughts) are pretty badass looking.
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