Retro rumble: Unveiling 6 essential 80s action anime gems

Author: Achu Krishnan

Legend of the Galactic Heroes

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Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam

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Fist of the North Star

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Saint Seiya

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Gunbuster

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Silver Fang

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