whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Action · Romance

The best romance action anime you can start from the beginning

157 anime that are both action and romance, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku-hen, Katanagatari, Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan.

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1. 1 Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku-hen Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal OVA · 1999 · 4 episodes · Studio Deen · #72 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
2. 2 Katanagatari TV · 2010 · 12 episodes · White Fox · #337 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
3. 3 Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan Rurouni Kenshin TV · 1996 · 94 episodes · Gallop · #365 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
4. 4 Tsubasa: Tokyo Revelations Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE: Tokyo Revelations OVA · 2007 · 3 episodes · Production I.G · #384 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
5. 5 Sennen Joyuu Millennium Actress Film · 2002 · Madhouse · #394 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
6. 6 Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26 Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 ONA · 2025 · 8 episodes · P.A. Works · #702 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
7. 7 Kurenai no Buta Porco Rosso Film · 1992 · Studio Ghibli · #807 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
8. 8 Ranma ½ (2024) TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · MAPPA · #824 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
9. 9 Douluo Dalu Soul Land ONA · 2018 · 26 episodes · Sparkly Key Animation Studio · #848 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
10. 10 InuYasha TV · 2000 · 167 episodes · Sunrise · #975 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
11. 11 Igano Kabamaru Kabamaru the Ninja TV · 1983 · 24 episodes · Group TAC · #1125 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
12. 12 Jin-Rou Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade Film · 2000 · Production I.G · #1218 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
13. 13 Ranma ½ TV · 1989 · 161 episodes · Studio Deen · #1232 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
14. 14 Da Zhuzai: Nian Fan The Great Ruler ONA · 2023 · 52 episodes · Motion Magic · #1272 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
15. 15 Doupo Cangqiong: Yuanqi Fights Break Sphere Special 4: Origin ONA · 2022 · 3 episodes · Motion Magic · #1564 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
16. 16 Seikai no Monshou Crest of the Stars TV · 1999 · 13 episodes · Sunrise · #1685 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
17. 17 Juubee Ninpuuchou Ninja Scroll Film · 1993 · animate Film · #1741 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
18. 18 Chrno Crusade Chrono Crusade TV · 2003 · 24 episodes · Gonzo · #1770 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
19. 19 Fushigi Yuugi Mysterious Play TV · 1995 · 52 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #1774 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
20. 20 Senjou no Valkyria Valkyria Chronicles TV · 2009 · 26 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #1950 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
21. 21 Cike Wu Liuqi Fanwai Scissor Seven: Extra Episodes ONA · 2018 · 4 episodes · Sharefun Studio · #2009 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
22. 22 Basilisk: Kouga Ninpou Chou Basilisk TV · 2005 · 24 episodes · Gonzo · #2054 on MyAnimeList 78% would recommend
23. 23 Area 88 OVA · 1985 · 3 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #2134 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
24. 24 Tsubasa Chronicle Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE TV · 2005 · 26 episodes · Bee Train · #2166 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
25. 25 Xingchen Bian Stellar Transformation ONA · 2018 · 12 episodes · Foch Film · #2169 on MyAnimeList 81% 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.