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The best super power drama anime you can start from the beginning

39 anime that are both drama and super power, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch, Shiguang Dailiren, Terra e... (TV).

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1. 1 Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion TV · 2006 · 25 episodes · Sunrise · #61 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
2. 2 Shiguang Dailiren Link Click ONA · 2021 · 11 episodes · LAN Studio · #67 on MyAnimeList 95% would recommend
3. 3 Terra e... (TV) Toward the Terra (TV) TV · 2007 · 24 episodes · Tokyo Kids · #1018 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
4. 4 Giant Robo the Animation: Chikyuu ga Seishi Suru Hi Giant Robo the Animation: The Day the Earth Stood Still OVA · 1992 · 7 episodes · Phoenix Entertainment · #1065 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
5. 5 Gungrave TV · 2003 · 26 episodes · Madhouse · #1122 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
6. 6 Charlotte TV · 2015 · 13 episodes · P.A. Works · #1271 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
7. 7 Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-hen Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact! TV · 2009 · 26 episodes · Bee Media · #1548 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
8. 8 Cike Wu Liuqi Fanwai Scissor Seven: Extra Episodes ONA · 2018 · 4 episodes · Sharefun Studio · #2009 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
9. 9 Kimagure Orange☆Road Kimagure Orange Road TV · 1987 · 48 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #2110 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
10. 10 Elfen Lied TV · 2004 · 13 episodes · Arms · #2394 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
11. 11 Guilty Crown TV · 2011 · 22 episodes · Production I.G · #2683 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
12. 12 X TV · 2001 · 24 episodes · Madhouse · #2701 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
13. 13 s.CRY.ed s-CRY-ed TV · 2001 · 26 episodes · Sunrise · #2835 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
14. 14 Sakurada Reset Sagrada Reset TV · 2017 · 24 episodes · David Production · #2952 on MyAnimeList 69% would recommend
15. 15 Kurau Phantom Memory TV · 2004 · 24 episodes · Bones · #3147 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
16. 16 JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Adventure JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2000) OVA · 2000 · 7 episodes · APPP · #3318 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
17. 17 Hokuto no Ken Movie Fist of the North Star: The Movie Film · 1986 · Toei Animation · #3624 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
18. 18 Super Crooks ONA · 2021 · 13 episodes · Bones · #3706 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
19. 19 Witchblade TV · 2006 · 24 episodes · Gonzo · #3780 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
20. 20 Mekakucity Actors TV · 2014 · 12 episodes · Shaft · #4819 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
21. 21 Guilty Crown: Lost Christmas - An Episode of Port Town Guilty Crown: Lost Christmas OVA · 2012 · 1 episode · Production I.G · #5567 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
22. 22 Tenjou Tenge Tenjho Tenge TV · 2004 · 24 episodes · Madhouse · #5663 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
23. 23 Gokukoku no Brynhildr Brynhildr in the Darkness TV · 2014 · 13 episodes · Arms · #5730 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
24. 24 Zetman TV · 2012 · 13 episodes · TMS Entertainment · #5835 on MyAnimeList 62% would recommend
25. 25 Kamisama ni Natta Hi The Day I Became a God TV · 2020 · 12 episodes · P.A. Works · #5939 on MyAnimeList 61% 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.