whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Adventure

The best space adventure anime you can start from the beginning

59 anime that are both adventure and space, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Kanata no Astra, Ginga Sengoku Gunyuuden Rai, Seihou Bukyou Outlaw Star.

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1. 1 Kanata no Astra Astra Lost in Space TV · 2019 · 12 episodes · Lerche · #647 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
2. 2 Ginga Sengoku Gunyuuden Rai Galaxy Warring State Chronicle Rai TV · 1994 · 52 episodes · E&G Films · #836 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
3. 3 Seihou Bukyou Outlaw Star Outlaw Star TV · 1998 · 24 episodes · Sunrise · #1098 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
4. 4 Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock Space Pirate Captain Harlock TV · 1978 · 42 episodes · Toei Animation · #1407 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
5. 5 Space Cobra Space Adventure Cobra TV · 1982 · 31 episodes · Tokyo Movie Shinsha · #1526 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
6. 6 Uchuu Senkan Yamato Star Blazers: The Quest for Iscandar TV · 1974 · 26 episodes · Office Academy · #1834 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
7. 7 Uchuu Patrol Luluco Space Patrol Luluco TV · 2016 · 13 episodes · Trigger · #2128 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
8. 8 Waga Seishun no Arcadia Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth Film · 1982 · Toei Animation · #2167 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
9. 9 Uchuu no Kishi Tekkaman Blade Tekkaman Blade TV · 1992 · 49 episodes · Tatsunoko Production · #2261 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
10. 10 Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam TV · 1983 · 46 episodes · Sunrise · #2975 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
11. 11 Sei Juushi Bismarck Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs TV · 1984 · 51 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #3227 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
12. 12 Uchuu Show e Youkoso Welcome to THE SPACE SHOW Film · 2010 · A-1 Pictures · #3237 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
13. 13 Gear Fighter Dendoh TV · 2000 · 38 episodes · Sunrise · #3308 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
14. 14 Edens Zero TV · 2021 · 25 episodes · J.C.Staff · #3494 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
15. 15 Space Adventure Cobra Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie Film · 1982 · TMS Entertainment · #4264 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
16. 16 Ginga Tetsudou Monogatari The Galaxy Railways TV · 2003 · 26 episodes · Planet · #4281 on MyAnimeList 68% would recommend
17. 17 Iria: Zeiram The Animation OVA · 1994 · 6 episodes · Ashi Productions · #4345 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
18. 18 Moonlight Mile 1st Season: Lift Off TV · 2007 · 12 episodes · Studio Hibari · #4359 on MyAnimeList 71% would recommend
19. 19 SF Saiyuuki Starzinger Spaceketeers TV · 1978 · 73 episodes · Toei Animation · #4376 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
20. 20 Uchuu Densetsu Ulysses 31 Ulysses 31 TV · 1981 · 26 episodes · TMS Entertainment · #4386 on MyAnimeList 69% would recommend
21. 21 11-nin Iru! They Were Eleven Film · 1986 · Magic Bus · #4392 on MyAnimeList 69% would recommend
22. 22 Star Wars: Visions ONA · 2021 · 9 episodes · Production I.G · #4496 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
23. 23 Blue Gender TV · 1999 · 26 episodes · AIC · #4711 on MyAnimeList 67% would recommend
24. 24 Lost Universe TV · 1998 · 26 episodes · E&G Films · #4726 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
25. 25 Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo The Girl Who Leapt Through Space TV · 2009 · 26 episodes · Sunrise · #4785 on MyAnimeList 66% 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.