whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Adventure

The best adult cast adventure anime you can start from the beginning

34 anime that are both adventure and adult cast, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Mushishi, Sennen Joyuu, Trigun.

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1. 1 Mushishi Mushi-Shi TV · 2005 · 26 episodes · Artland · #87 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
2. 2 Sennen Joyuu Millennium Actress Film · 2002 · Madhouse · #394 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
3. 3 Trigun TV · 1998 · 26 episodes · Madhouse · #428 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
4. 4 Ookami to Koushinryou Spice and Wolf TV · 2008 · 13 episodes · Imagin · #439 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
5. 5 Great Pretender TV · 2020 · 23 episodes · Wit Studio · #464 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
6. 6 Ore dake Level Up na Ken Solo Leveling TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #542 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
7. 7 Interstella5555: The 5tory of The 5ecret 5tar 5ystem Film · 2003 · Toei Animation · #554 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
8. 8 Ookami to Koushinryou: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf TV · 2024 · 25 episodes · Passione · #560 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
9. 9 Golden Boy OVA · 1995 · 6 episodes · APPP · #684 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
10. 10 Golden Kamuy TV · 2018 · 12 episodes · Geno Studio · #951 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
11. 11 Log Horizon TV · 2013 · 25 episodes · Satelight · #954 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
12. 12 Drifters TV · 2016 · 12 episodes · Hoods Entertainment · #972 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
13. 13 Mind Game Film · 2004 · Studio 4°C · #1150 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
14. 14 Trigun Stampede TV · 2023 · 12 episodes · Orange · #1185 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
15. 15 Jormungand TV · 2012 · 12 episodes · White Fox · #1196 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
16. 16 Lupin the Third: Mine Fujiko to Iu Onna Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine TV · 2012 · 13 episodes · TMS Entertainment · #1256 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
17. 17 Space Cobra Space Adventure Cobra TV · 1982 · 31 episodes · Tokyo Movie Shinsha · #1526 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
18. 18 Master Keaton TV · 1998 · 24 episodes · Madhouse · #1580 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
19. 19 R.O.D: Read or Die R.O.D - Read or Die OVA · 2001 · 3 episodes · Studio Deen · #1758 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
20. 20 Toaru Hikuushi e no Tsuioku The Princess and the Pilot Film · 2011 · Madhouse · #1798 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
21. 21 Uchuu Senkan Yamato Star Blazers: The Quest for Iscandar TV · 1974 · 26 episodes · Office Academy · #1834 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
22. 22 Golgo 13 (TV) Golgo 13 TV · 2008 · 50 episodes · The Answer Studio · #2015 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
23. 23 Waga Seishun no Arcadia Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth Film · 1982 · Toei Animation · #2167 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
24. 24 Bubblegum Crisis OVA · 1987 · 8 episodes · AIC · #2969 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
25. 25 Appare-Ranman! TV · 2020 · 13 episodes · P.A. Works · #3482 on MyAnimeList 74% 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.