| Years in anime: | 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 |
| Centuries: | 19th century · 20th century · 21st century |
| Decades: | 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s |
| Years: | 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 |
The events of 1988 in anime.The final full year of the Shōwa era.