Top 10 Vintage/Classic Hentai Anime [Best Recommendations]

There is a saying, "Sometimes the old ways are best." This idea has been applied to movies, books, cooking, and even fashion. Hentai anime is no different. Some of the older animation styles from the past might not stand up very well against the more polished animation of today. But there is a lot of really good entertainment to be found if you know where to look. That's why we have compiled this list of our Top 10 Vintage/Classic Hentai Anime. You might even find some new old favorites.

10. Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji (Urotsukidoji: Legend of the Overfiend)

  • Episodes: 3
  • Aired: January 21, 1987 - April 10, 1989

This is a legend amongst older anime fans. Due to the copious amounts of gory violence and brutal rape scenes, this series has often been described as "sick and depraved". At first, it seems like your typical school setting. It starts with one of the main characters, Azaki, playing basketball and impressing the ladies. It then quickly embraces the supernatural with the half-human, half-beast character, Amanojaku. The demonic Majin are trying to implant their seed into as many women as possible. By creating more demons, they plan to take over the world. Then the whole thing pretty much devolves into nihilistic madness as the plot mercilessly tortures its main characters. Yet lurking underneath all the blood and horror, there is a compelling story to be found with an interesting cast of characters.


9. Dragon Rider

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  • Episodes: 2
  • Aired: October 27, 1995 - January 26, 1996

This is old-school fantasy at its finest. Knights, dragons, and magic made even better with some beautifully animated sex scenes.
A young knight named Rike Arrow sets out on a quest to find his own personal dragon to bond with so that he may join the rest of the dragon knights. He leaves behind the beautiful princess, Lydia, who eagerly awaits his return. On his travels, he meets the lovely Karisu. As luck would have it, she can transform into a dragon. Yet she appears to have lost her past memories. Also, who is the mysterious stranger watching Karisu from afar? This anime has a lot to offer, an intriguing story, interesting characters and some light comedic moments. It can get a little bit exposition heavy at times, but the enticing visuals more than make up for that.


8. Yakin Byoutou (Night Shift Nurses)

  • Episodes: 10
  • Aired: December 8, 2000 - January 30, 2004

In this anime, a doctor makes it his mission to dominate and perform sexual experiments on the nurses he works with. Each episode focuses on a different nurse and he must find unique ways of controlling them. The nurses each have their own distinct personalities, which makes getting to know them individually fascinating to watch. Plus there is an additional intriguing subplot which involves the doctor's past sexual entanglement with the Head Administrator. The animation in this series is very fluid and smooth. Plus the camera angles like to get up close and personal with the main characters, giving the various sex scenes a more intimate touch. If you enjoy this series, there is a sequel series and several spin-offs that are just as good.


7. Dream Hunter Rem

  • Episodes: 4
  • Aired: December 15, 1985 - February 27, 1987

This adorable series is about a young detective named Rem who has the ability to travel into people's dreams. She fights various demons and monsters alongside her trusty dog and cat companions, solving mysteries along the way. This series is much more light-hearted in tone and so wacky sexual hijinks ensue. But just because it seems cute on the surface, doesn't mean it lacks in high-quality action. The fight scenes are exciting and sexy as Rem transforms in order to adapt with each new dream scenario. Even Rem's clients can't seem to keep their hands off of themselves!


6. Angel Blade

  • Episodes: 3
  • Aired: December 14, 2001 - April 11, 2003

Have you ever watched a magical girl anime and thought to yourself, "This is cute, but I would love it if it had some violently intense sex scenes"? Then Angel Blade is the anime for you. It stars a hero who fights to protect innocent women and girls from sexual predators who seek to harm them. It has a wide variety of very sexy main characters. Plus some unique and interesting side characters. For one thing, it's not immediately obvious who the mysterious Angel Blade is. Even the girl who becomes Angel Blade has no idea! It is also an incredibly funny series. There's some really good humor revolving around the old wives' tale of "if you rub your breasts, they get bigger". To top it all off, there are plenty of wonderfully detailed, gorgeously animated sex scenes.


5. Suashi no Houkago

  • Episodes: 1
  • Aired: March 10, 1985

This is one of a collection of four different anime, known as The Little Mermaid Series. It's a sweet little yuri story about two best friends, Miko and Megami, who develop feelings for each other. Sadly, Miko catches Megami having sex with a boy in the park.

Miko confides in a teacher, who comforts her in a most unusual and erotic way. Everything about this anime is wonderfully retro. The animation style, the music and even the sound effects all evoke a sense of nostalgia. The best examples of this are the sound effects during the tennis match scene and the surprisingly catchy recurring song "Magic Lady". Good luck getting that song out of your head. By today's standards, the sex scenes might seem a bit tame. Yet, a little bit of vanilla once in a while can be an enjoyable change of pace.


4. Kojin Taxi

  • Episodes: 5
  • Aired: May 25,2002 - September 25, 2004

Roaming the streets in his bright pink taxi, this hunter stalks his prey; attractive women. His weapon of choice? Blackmail. The Taxi Driver's vehicle is so tricked out with various hidden cameras, he might as well be the James Bond of sexual coercion. He goes about his data collection like an exact science. Once he has the information he needs, he takes his trophy back to his lair and the fun begins. The music in this series adds a nice atmospheric touch to the intense drama. The chase is just as compelling as the kinky bondage.


3. Injuu Gakuen La Blue Girl

  • Episodes: 6
  • Aired: June 26, 1992 - September 10, 1993

What's cooler than ninjas? Sex ninjas! This is one anime that doesn't take itself too seriously. It has plenty of comedy with a touch of horror thrown in. A young ninja warrior has developed the ability to use her body as a literal weapon. Her hair, a deadly whip. Her pussy juice, a corrosive acid. Most creative of all, pubic hair needle darts! She must use the techniques she has learned, passed down from her grandmother, to take on the evil demon hoards. If this tickles your fancy, the sequel series La Blue Girl Returns, offers even more sex and more ninjas!


2. Viper GTS

  • Episodes: 3
  • Aired: December 24, 2002 - September 25, 2003

A classic battle of good and evil between angels and devils. Yet, it appears that this time the devils are the protagonists while the angels are the villains. The whole series is full of unique twists like this. Submissive characters take charge and become dominant. The shy nerd finds his heroic confidence. There is an intense rivalry between two devils, Carrera and Mercedes. Carrera is naturally gifted at manipulating humans, which Mercedes resents her for. But Carrera just wants Mercedes to like her. Futanari fans are sure to enjoy the angels' abduction of Carrera, as they purify her with "Holy Water". There's also some excellent comedic timing with Mercedes' frequent rage-filled outbursts as she fails time and again to match Carrera's popularity.


1. Cream Lemon

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  • Episodes: 38
  • Aired: August 10, 1984 - March 19, 1993

Now we've reached the oldest and longest-running hentai anime on this list. It's an expansive collection of short stories, spanning across various genres. Brother/sister fun, Catholic school girls, Yuri, bondage, girls that cum rainbow glitter! (It was the 80's, after all) There is plenty on offer to suit everyone's tastes. For many years it was believed that this was the very first animated hentai to exist. That was eventually revealed not to be the case. Still, it's an excellent starting point for any new hentai fan to see what they might be into, all in one series!


So there you have it, ten hentai anime classics from the past that have stood the test of time. It's certainly interesting to see how much erotic art has evolved and changed over the last few decades. It's exciting to think about how different anime will look thirty years from now. Which is your favorite vintage hentai anime? Let us know in the comments below.

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Author: J. McGowan

Born and raised in the UK, I have worked many glamorous jobs over the years. Such as Pot Washer, Annoying Telemarketer and Bear Builder. When I decided these career paths weren't for me, I tried writing. I had managed to get published in a popular, national women's magazine and even got paid for it! From a young age, I have always had a passion for video games and anime. I also like to crochet and sing loudly. Although my neighbours don't seem to appreciate my musical talent as much I do.

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