Wanna-Be's

The new anime release format that appeared in the mid-80s brought new opportunities for studios and various works began to be released on videotapes. Some of them were frankly terrible, but some became classics with a recognizable style and aesthetics. I bring to your attention works worth viewing.

A variety of anime that either focuses on wrestling or heavily features wrestling in some way.

The criteria here is simple: Anime released in any year, with under 15,000 MAL Members, and which I've rated a 6 or higher.

Now that I'm including anime from any year, I've lowered the MAL member threshold. The rating threshold remains at a 6, because sixes are still pretty good.

It is perhaps worth noting that I rate things entirely on gut feeling. It's just, "I like that, that was good, it gets a 7.", that's the whole process. I can also find enjoyment in just about anything and there's very little that bothers me.

Ascend: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/9615
Descend: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/13938

Tags: Old, Obscure, Oldtaku, Retro, Underrated, Hidden Gems

The female equivalent to manly anime. Basically, series that represent these same characteristics, but with a female protagonist or a primarily female cast.

WOMANLY Manga: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/17674

Lace up your boots, get your spandex tights and step in the ring with these anime about Professional Wrestling!

Every cinema or direct to video anime film that came out in 1986.

1985: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/34028
Part 1: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/34034
1987: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/34036
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/34037

animes that involve combat according to sporting disciplines.

These are just some which I've seen and plan to watch. Includes movies and OVAs.
This list might keep getting updated.

Part 2 here : https://myanimelist.net/stacks/37380

Sekai Douwa Anime Zenshuu is dated as either 1986 or 1990 on different sites, so I will keep on this list for now.