7 90s Anime That Aired in Indonesia and Are the Most Popular and Nostalgic

Kapanlagi.com - The 90s generation in Indonesia surely has sweet memories of watching anime on television. During that era, anime was not just an ordinary cartoon, but a window to a world of fantasy, adventure, and unforgettable friendship. Many local television stations like RCTI, Indosiar, Global TV, or SCTV competed to air interesting and popular Japanese anime series.

Children were willing to wake up early on weekends or rush home from school to not miss the latest episodes of their favorite series. These anime not only entertained but also became an important part of a nostalgic childhood.

Let's take a look back at 7 of the most popular 90s anime that will make you miss those days!

1. Doraemon (Aired in Indonesia since the early 1990s)

Doraemon is an anime that tells the story of a cat robot from the 22nd century who comes to the present to help Nobita, a 5th-grade boy whose life is full of problems. The main plot focuses on Nobita's daily life, where he always relies on magical gadgets from Doraemon's pocket to solve his problems, but often ends up creating even bigger chaos.

Doraemon carries a strong message about friendship, courage, and the effort to improve oneself. This anime has become an icon of childhood for Indonesian children since the 90s because it aired regularly every week on RCTI.

2. Sailor Moon (Aired in Indonesia around 1996–1999)

Sailor Moon tells the story of Usagi Tsukino, a clumsy girl who transforms into a warrior of love and justice; Sailor Moon. Along with her friends, the Sailor Guardians, they fight monsters, protect the earth, and search for the missing Princess Serenity.

The plot combines action, teenage drama, and romantic elements between Usagi and Tuxedo Mask. In Indonesia, this anime is very popular due to its colorful visuals, iconic magical girl transformations, and catchy opening theme song.

3. Dragon Ball (Aired in Indonesia since the mid-1990s)

Dragon Ball follows the journey of Son Goku since childhood in search of the Dragon Balls with Bulma. The plot evolves from cheerful adventures into a larger-than-life story, filled with martial arts tournaments, dangerous foes, and legendary transformations. Themes of friendship and hard work are at the core of the narrative.

In Indonesia, Dragon Ball aired on many TV stations and became one of the anime that shaped the 90s era due to its exciting fight scenes and memorable characters.

4. Crayon Shin-chan (Aired in Indonesia since the late 90s)

Shin-chan tells the everyday life of Shinnosuke Nohara, a super naughty kindergarten boy with a sharp tongue and absurd behavior. The plot is situational comedy, revolving around the Nohara family, neighbors, school friends, and little things that turn into chaos because of Shin-chan's antics.

Slapstick humor and adult commentary packaged in a funny way make this anime popular in Indonesia, although some episodes are often censored for being considered too outlandish for children.

5. Detective Conan (Airing in Indonesia since 1999)

Detective Conan tells the story of Shinichi Kudo, a genius high school detective who transforms into a child after being poisoned by a mysterious organization. With a new identity as Conan Edogawa, he lives with Ran and Kogoro Mori while continuing to solve cases to find a way back to adulthood.

The plot combines mystery, action, and romantic relationships between Shinichi and Ran. In Indonesia, Conan quickly gained popularity as each episode presents intriguing criminal puzzles that challenge the audience to guess the culprit.

6. Digimon Adventure (Airing in Indonesia around 2000, popular since the late 90s globally)

Digimon Adventure tells the story of seven chosen children stranded in the Digital World who meet their respective Digimon partners. They must grow, face powerful enemies, and save two worlds at once. The plot of this anime is more emotional and its adventures are darker than it first appears, as each child has personal issues related to their Digimon's evolution.

In Indonesia, Digimon became a huge phenomenon because it aired on TV during the transitional era from the 90s to the 2000s, alongside tazos and card games that made it even more popular.

7. Captain Tsubasa (Aired in Indonesia in the early 90s and often rerun)

Captain Tsubasa tells the story of Tsubasa Ozora, a boy who dreams of becoming the best soccer player in the world. The plot follows Tsubasa's journey from elementary school matches, rivalries with Wakabayashi and Hyuga, to various tournaments filled with dramatic soccer techniques. The super kick style and endless long field are hallmarks of this series.

Captain Tsubasa is very popular in Indonesia, especially because soccer is a sport that is greatly loved here.

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