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Best Animation TV Series of 1989

113 Animation series that started in 1989, ranked by popularity

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113 series

Molierissimo

★ 7.5
18 1989–present
Adventure · Animation · History

Bright Sparks

★ 7.9
16 1989–1989
Adventure · Animation · Comedy

Wrestler gundan seisenshi Robin Jr.

★ 6.4
14 1 1989–1990
Adventure · Animation · Fantasy

Shin Bikkuriman

★ 5.2
12 72 1989–1990
Action · Animation · Comedy

Konchû monogatari minashigo Hatchi

★ 5.4
12 55 1989–1990
Adventure · Animation · Family

Midoriyama kôkô Kôshien-hen

★ 4.7
11 10 1989–1990
Animation · Sport

Aim for the Ace: Final Stage

★ 5.0
11 12 1989–1990
Animation · Drama

Edward and Friends

★ 8.3
11 9 1989–present
Animation · Family

Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk II

★ 3.3
10 3 1989–1989
Action · Animation · Comedy

Komatsu sakyô anime gekijô

★ 5.2
9 24 1989–1990
Animation · Comedy · Sci-Fi

Hi-Speed Jecy

★ 6.3
9 12 1989–1990
Adventure · Animation · Sci-Fi

Warau Salesman Special

★ 3.2
8 1989–present
Animation · Comedy · Horror

Yajikita gakuen dôchûki

★ 4.2
8 2 1989–1991
Action · Adventure · Animation

Peachboy Legend

★ 6.2
8 1989–1990
Animation · Comedy · Family

Bucchigiri

★ 4.3
8 4 1989–1991
Animation · Drama · Sport

Histoires de la maison bleue

★ 7.8
7 1989–present
Animation

Hoshi Neko Fullhouse

★ 4.7
7 4 1989–1989
Animation · Comedy · Romance
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