I actually saw Last Unicorn in a theatre when it 
was originally released. That would have been 
around the early 80's I think.(I was just a wee lad 
at the time.) I went and saw it with my older 
sisters. I don't think anyone else was in the 
theatre but us. I don't think it did very well in 
America, but I can't remember exactly. Funny thing 
is, I never considered it anime. I still don't. It 
was a Rankin/Bass film if I remember correctly. 
They were the guys that did those stop-action TV 
specials in the 60's and 70's. You know, like 
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, and Santa Clause is 
Coming to Town. I'm sure all of you already know 
this, however. I do believe it was made by a 
japanese team of animators. I would assume that's 
why it gets lumped in with anime. I remember it 
being a somewhat more mature story as well. Not 
offensive, but not exactly kids stuff either. I can 
see why it would appeal to the anime crowd. 

I'm not sure why, but I can remember the movie very 
vividly. I'm certain it's been at least ten years 
since I last saw it. I'm positive it was released 
on video. I'm sure it's just no longer available. I 
would bet that if you checked out some video stores 
with an older selection you would find it for rent.