whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Adventure · Fantasy

The best fantasy adventure anime you can start from the beginning

653 anime that are both adventure and fantasy, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Sousou no Frieren, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Hunter x Hunter (2011).

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1. 1 Sousou no Frieren Frieren: Beyond Journey's End TV · 2023 · 28 episodes · Madhouse · #1 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
2. 2 Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood TV · 2009 · 64 episodes · Bones · #2 on MyAnimeList 95% would recommend
3. 3 Hunter x Hunter (2011) Hunter x Hunter TV · 2011 · 148 episodes · Madhouse · #11 on MyAnimeList 96% would recommend
4. 4 Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi Spirited Away Film · 2001 · Studio Ghibli · #47 on MyAnimeList 96% would recommend
5. 5 One Piece TV · 1999 · Toei Animation · #54 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
6. 6 Howl no Ugoku Shiro Howl's Moving Castle Film · 2004 · Studio Ghibli · #80 on MyAnimeList 95% would recommend
7. 7 Mononoke Hime Princess Mononoke Film · 1997 · Studio Ghibli · #81 on MyAnimeList 95% would recommend
8. 8 Made in Abyss TV · 2017 · 13 episodes · Kinema Citrus · #102 on MyAnimeList 95% would recommend
9. 9 Kenpuu Denki Berserk Berserk TV · 1997 · 25 episodes · OLM · #110 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
10. 10 Dungeon Meshi Delicious in Dungeon TV · 2024 · 24 episodes · Trigger · #121 on MyAnimeList 95% would recommend
11. 11 Xian Ni Renegade Immortal ONA · 2023 · 180 episodes · BUILD DREAM · #172 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
12. 12 Ousama Ranking Ranking of Kings TV · 2021 · 23 episodes · Wit Studio · #175 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
13. 13 Mo Dao Zu Shi The Master of Diabolism ONA · 2018 · 15 episodes · B.CMAY PICTURES · #197 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
14. 14 Hunter x Hunter TV · 1999 · 62 episodes · Nippon Animation · #203 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
15. 15 Tian Guan Cifu Heaven Official's Blessing ONA · 2020 · 11 episodes · Haoliners Animation · #229 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
16. 16 Guangyin Zhi Wai Beyond Time's Gaze ONA · 2025 · 26 episodes · Yien Animation Studio · #232 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
17. 17 Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Film · 1984 · Topcraft · #276 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
18. 18 Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation TV · 2021 · 11 episodes · Studio Bind · #310 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
19. 19 Mushen Ji Tales of Herding Gods ONA · 2024 · Sparkly Key Animation Studio · #331 on MyAnimeList
20. 20 Tanoshii Muumin Ikka Moomin TV · 1990 · 78 episodes · Telescreen · #344 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
21. 21 Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World Kino's Journey TV · 2003 · 13 episodes · A.C.G.T. · #356 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
22. 22 Dororo TV · 2019 · 24 episodes · Tezuka Productions · #370 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
23. 23 Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa Castle in the Sky Film · 1986 · Studio Ghibli · #383 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
24. 24 Tsubasa: Tokyo Revelations Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE: Tokyo Revelations OVA · 2007 · 3 episodes · Production I.G · #384 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
25. 25 Sennen Joyuu Millennium Actress Film · 2002 · Madhouse · #394 on MyAnimeList 91% 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.