whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Adventure · Sci-Fi

The best sci-fi adventure anime you can start from the beginning

305 anime that are both adventure and sci-fi, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Made in Abyss, Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou.

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1. 1 Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Gurren Lagann TV · 2007 · 27 episodes · Gainax · #89 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
2. 2 Made in Abyss TV · 2017 · 13 episodes · Kinema Citrus · #102 on MyAnimeList 95% would recommend
3. 3 Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou Girls' Last Tour TV · 2017 · 12 episodes · White Fox · #397 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
4. 4 Trigun TV · 1998 · 26 episodes · Madhouse · #428 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
5. 5 Tengoku Daimakyou Heavenly Delusion TV · 2023 · 13 episodes · Production I.G · #454 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
6. 6 Kaiba TV · 2008 · 12 episodes · Madhouse · #532 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
7. 7 Interstella5555: The 5tory of The 5ecret 5tar 5ystem Film · 2003 · Toei Animation · #554 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
8. 8 Mirai Shounen Conan Future Boy Conan TV · 1978 · 26 episodes · Nippon Animation · #587 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
9. 9 Kanata no Astra Astra Lost in Space TV · 2019 · 12 episodes · Lerche · #647 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
10. 10 Tunshi Xingkong Swallowed Star ONA · 2020 · 26 episodes · Sparkly Key Animation Studio · #654 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
11. 11 Koukyoushihen Eureka Seven Eureka Seven TV · 2005 · 50 episodes · Bones · #672 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
12. 12 Dennou Coil Den-noh Coil TV · 2007 · 26 episodes · Madhouse · #725 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
13. 13 Ginga Sengoku Gunyuuden Rai Galaxy Warring State Chronicle Rai TV · 1994 · 52 episodes · E&G Films · #836 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
14. 14 Sakasama no Patema Patema Inverted Film · 2013 · Studio Rikka · #870 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
15. 15 Yuusha-Ou GaoGaiGar King of Braves GaoGaiGar TV · 1997 · 49 episodes · Sunrise · #993 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
16. 16 Seihou Bukyou Outlaw Star Outlaw Star TV · 1998 · 24 episodes · Sunrise · #1098 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
17. 17 Trigun Stampede TV · 2023 · 12 episodes · Orange · #1185 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
18. 18 Change!! Getter Robo: Sekai Saigo no Hi Getter Robo: Armageddon OVA · 1998 · 13 episodes · Brain's Base · #1189 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
19. 19 Last Exile TV · 2003 · 26 episodes · Gonzo · #1226 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
20. 20 Saint Seiya Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac TV · 1986 · 114 episodes · Toei Animation · #1261 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
21. 21 Mujin Wakusei Survive TV · 2003 · 52 episodes · Madhouse · #1284 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
22. 22 Taiyou no Ko Esteban The Mysterious Cities of Gold TV · 1982 · 39 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #1290 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
23. 23 Zhe Tian Shrouding the Heavens ONA · 2023 · 208 episodes · Original Force · #1355 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
24. 24 Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock Space Pirate Captain Harlock TV · 1978 · 42 episodes · Toei Animation · #1407 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
25. 25 Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita Humanity Has Declined TV · 2012 · 12 episodes · AIC ASTA · #1452 on MyAnimeList 82% 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.