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The best fantasy action anime you can start from the beginning

666 anime that are both action and fantasy, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Hunter x Hunter (2011), One Piece.

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1. 1 Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood TV · 2009 · 64 episodes · Bones · #2 on MyAnimeList 95% would recommend
2. 2 Hunter x Hunter (2011) Hunter x Hunter TV · 2011 · 148 episodes · Madhouse · #11 on MyAnimeList 96% would recommend
3. 3 One Piece TV · 1999 · Toei Animation · #54 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
4. 4 Mononoke Hime Princess Mononoke Film · 1997 · Studio Ghibli · #81 on MyAnimeList 95% would recommend
5. 5 Guimi Zhi Zhu: Xiaochou Pian Lord of Mysteries ONA · 2025 · 13 episodes · B.CMAY PICTURES · #106 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
6. 6 Kenpuu Denki Berserk Berserk TV · 1997 · 25 episodes · OLM · #110 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
7. 7 Xian Ni Renegade Immortal ONA · 2023 · 180 episodes · BUILD DREAM · #172 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
8. 8 Mo Dao Zu Shi The Master of Diabolism ONA · 2018 · 15 episodes · B.CMAY PICTURES · #197 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
9. 9 Hunter x Hunter TV · 1999 · 62 episodes · Nippon Animation · #203 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
10. 10 Chainsaw Man TV · 2022 · 12 episodes · MAPPA · #211 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
11. 11 Tian Guan Cifu Heaven Official's Blessing ONA · 2020 · 11 episodes · Haoliners Animation · #229 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
12. 12 Guangyin Zhi Wai Beyond Time's Gaze ONA · 2025 · 26 episodes · Yien Animation Studio · #232 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
13. 13 Houseki no Kuni Land of the Lustrous TV · 2017 · 12 episodes · Orange · #243 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
14. 14 Mushen Ji Tales of Herding Gods ONA · 2024 · Sparkly Key Animation Studio · #331 on MyAnimeList
15. 15 Dororo TV · 2019 · 24 episodes · Tezuka Productions · #370 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
16. 16 Fate/strange Fake TV · 2026 · 13 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #376 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
17. 17 Fate/Zero TV · 2011 · 13 episodes · ufotable · #377 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
18. 18 Tsubasa: Tokyo Revelations Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE: Tokyo Revelations OVA · 2007 · 3 episodes · Production I.G · #384 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
19. 19 Sennen Joyuu Millennium Actress Film · 2002 · Madhouse · #394 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
20. 20 Gachiakuta TV · 2025 · 24 episodes · Bones Film · #434 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
21. 21 Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! The Eminence in Shadow TV · 2022 · 20 episodes · Nexus · #437 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
22. 22 Kaijuu 8-gou Kaiju No. 8 TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · Production I.G · #448 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
23. 23 Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] TV · 2014 · 12 episodes · ufotable · #480 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
24. 24 Black Clover TV · 2017 · 170 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #526 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
25. 25 Cang Yuan Tu The Demon Hunter ONA · 2023 · 26 episodes · Shenman Culture · #528 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend

Why this is not a MyAnimeList search. Every entry here is one you can start from the beginning. Anything with a prequel or a parent story is left out, as are recaps and compilation editions — about half of what MyAnimeList ranks. Ordered by MyAnimeList position. The percentage is the share of MyAnimeList scorers who rated a title 7 or higher.