Streaming service HIDIVE has announced the addition of nine classic anime titles to its catalog throughout June 2026, including Tatsunoko Productions' Urashiman, the complete Heavy Metal L-Gaim TV series and OVAs, Ippatsuman, Judo Boy, and several more retro and cult-classic titles. The lineup rolls out weekly through the end of the month, with select titles available in both subtitled and dubbed formats.
Full Title List and Release Schedule
| Title | Release Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Urashiman | June 2 | Tatsunoko Production classic |
| Judo Boy | June 9 | Subbed |
| Mecha-Doc | June 9 | Subbed |
| Heavy Metal L-Gaim (TV + OVAs) | June 16 | Complete series and OVAs |
| Time Bokan: Royal Revival | June 23 | Subbed & Dubbed |
| Ippatsuman (Gyakuten Ippatsu-man) | June 23 | Subbed |
| Jewel BEM Hunter Lime | June 23 | Subbed & Dubbed |
| The Life of Budori Gusuko | June 23 | Subbed & Dubbed |
| Paul's Miraculous Adventures | June 30 | Subbed |
All titles will stream in Japanese with English subtitles. Select titles also offer an English dub.
Additional HIDIVE Updates
- New English dubs: Kirio Fan Club (June 10) and Yowayowa Sensei (June 24)
- Leaving HIDIVE June 30: Get Backers, Humanity Has Declined, Mayo Chiki!, and Wasteful Days of High School Girl
Community Reception
The announcement has been met with enthusiasm from classic anime fans and preservation advocates. Heavy Metal L-Gaim, directed by the legendary Yoshiyuki Tomino (Mobile Suit Gundam), is a particularly notable addition — the complete series with OVAs arriving on a streaming platform marks an important milestone for accessibility of 1980s mecha anime. The inclusion of Tatsunoko Productions titles like Urashiman and Time Bokan: Royal Revival has also drawn attention from retro anime collectors and fans of the studio's distinctive visual style.
What This Means
HIDIVE continues to carve out a niche as a destination for classic and cult anime alongside its simulcast lineup. This June 2026 drop of nine titles — spanning the 1970s through 1990s — represents one of the most substantial classic anime additions to any streaming service this year. The inclusion of Yoshiyuki Tomino's Heavy Metal L-Gaim is particularly significant for mecha fans, as the series has had limited legal streaming availability in the West. For fans of Tatsunoko Productions' iconic character designs and vintage animation styles, this is an excellent opportunity to explore or revisit these influential works.