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The best anthropomorphic adventure anime you can start from the beginning

28 anime that are both adventure and anthropomorphic, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Ginga Nagareboshi Gin, Omae Umasou da na, Somali to Mori no Kamisama.

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1. 1 Ginga Nagareboshi Gin Silver Fang TV · 1986 · 21 episodes · Toei Animation · #703 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
2. 2 Omae Umasou da na Heart and Yummie Film · 2010 · Ajia-do · #714 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
3. 3 Somali to Mori no Kamisama Somali and the Forest Spirit TV · 2020 · 12 episodes · Satelight · #1155 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
4. 4 Arashi no Yoru ni One Stormy Night Film · 2005 · Group TAC · #1593 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
5. 5 Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka The Boy and the Heron Film · 2023 · Studio Ghibli · #1786 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
6. 6 Kemono Friends TV · 2017 · 12 episodes · Yaoyorozu · #2109 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
7. 7 Madang-eul Naon Amtalg Daisy: A Hen into the Wild Film · 2011 · Odolttogi · #2283 on MyAnimeList 78% would recommend
8. 8 Gamba no Bouken Adventure of Gamba TV · 1975 · 26 episodes · Tokyo Movie Shinsha · #2499 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
9. 9 Doraemon TV · 1973 · 26 episodes · Nippon TV Douga · #2542 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
10. 10 Meitantei Holmes Sherlock Hound TV · 1984 · 26 episodes · Gallop · #2556 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
11. 11 Zero kara Hajimeru Mahou no Sho Grimoire of Zero TV · 2017 · 12 episodes · White Fox · #4594 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
12. 12 Jungle Book Shounen Mowgli The Jungle Book TV · 1989 · 52 episodes · Nippon Animation · #4614 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
13. 13 Tottoko Hamtarou Hamtaro TV · 2000 · 296 episodes · TMS Entertainment · #4745 on MyAnimeList 61% would recommend
14. 14 Sonic★the★Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie OVA · 1996 · 2 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #5029 on MyAnimeList 64% would recommend
15. 15 Anime 80-nichikan Sekai Isshuu Around the World with Willy Fog TV · 1984 · 26 episodes · Nippon Animation · #5416 on MyAnimeList 62% would recommend
16. 16 Wanwan Sanjuushi Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds TV · 1981 · 26 episodes · Nippon Animation · #5603 on MyAnimeList 61% would recommend
17. 17 Sonic X TV · 2003 · 78 episodes · TMS Entertainment · #6954 on MyAnimeList 54% would recommend
18. 18 Arashi no Yoru ni: Himitsu no Tomodachi One Stormy Night: Secret Friends TV · 2012 · 26 episodes · Sparky Animation · #7038 on MyAnimeList 52% would recommend
19. 19 Sue Cat TV · 1980 · 40 episodes · Knack Productions · #7674 on MyAnimeList 61% would recommend
20. 20 Shima Shima Tora no Shimajirou TV · 1994 · 726 episodes · Studio Kikan · #7885 on MyAnimeList 54% would recommend
21. 21 Annyeong, Tyrano: Yeong-wonhi, Hamkke My TYRANO: Together, Forever Film · 2019 · Tezuka Productions · #8087 on MyAnimeList 55% would recommend
22. 22 Fushigi no Kuni no Alice Alice in Wonderland TV · 1983 · 24 episodes · Nippon Animation · #8299 on MyAnimeList 48% would recommend
23. 23 Yama Nezumi Rocky Chuck Fables of the Green Forest TV · 1973 · 52 episodes · Nippon Animation · #8404 on MyAnimeList 48% would recommend
24. 24 Jagainu-kun TV · 2004 · 26 episodes · #8439 on MyAnimeList 49% would recommend
25. 25 Nezumi Monogatari: George to Gerald no Bouken Film · 2007 · Madhouse · #8526 on MyAnimeList 51% 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.