whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Fantasy

The best gore fantasy anime you can start from the beginning

29 anime that are both fantasy and gore, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Made in Abyss, Kenpuu Denki Berserk, Chainsaw Man.

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1. 1 Made in Abyss TV · 2017 · 13 episodes · Kinema Citrus · #102 on MyAnimeList 95% would recommend
2. 2 Kenpuu Denki Berserk Berserk TV · 1997 · 25 episodes · OLM · #110 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
3. 3 Chainsaw Man TV · 2022 · 12 episodes · MAPPA · #211 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
4. 4 Dorohedoro TV · 2020 · 12 episodes · MAPPA · #665 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
5. 5 Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen - Memorial Edition Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition TV · 2022 · 13 episodes · Studio 4°C · #876 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
6. 6 Drifters TV · 2016 · 12 episodes · Hoods Entertainment · #972 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
7. 7 Tokyo Ghoul TV · 2014 · 12 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #1206 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
8. 8 Claymore TV · 2007 · 26 episodes · Madhouse · #1357 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
9. 9 Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen I - Haou no Tamago Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King Film · 2012 · Studio 4°C · #1413 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
10. 10 Juubee Ninpuuchou Ninja Scroll Film · 1993 · animate Film · #1741 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
11. 11 Akame ga Kill! TV · 2014 · 24 episodes · White Fox · #2265 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
12. 12 Majo to Yajuu The Witch and the Beast TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · Yokohama Animation Lab · #2361 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
13. 13 Goblin Slayer TV · 2018 · 12 episodes · White Fox · #2583 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
14. 14 Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo Cross Ange: Rondo of Angel and Dragon TV · 2014 · 25 episodes · Sunrise · #2712 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
15. 15 Karas OVA · 2005 · 6 episodes · Tatsunoko Production · #2772 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
16. 16 Koutetsujou no Kabaneri Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress TV · 2016 · 12 episodes · Wit Studio · #3210 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
17. 17 Murder Princess OVA · 2007 · 6 episodes · Bee Train · #5021 on MyAnimeList 65% would recommend
18. 18 Devil May Cry TV · 2007 · 12 episodes · Madhouse · #5053 on MyAnimeList 65% would recommend
19. 19 Shuumatsu no Walküre Record of Ragnarok ONA · 2021 · 12 episodes · Graphinica · #5761 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
20. 20 Strait Jacket OVA · 2007 · 3 episodes · feel. · #5967 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
21. 21 Vassalord. OVA · 2013 · 1 episode · Production I.G · #6282 on MyAnimeList 59% would recommend
22. 22 Ishura TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · Passione · #6369 on MyAnimeList 58% would recommend
23. 23 Bai Ri Cheng Wang Crowned in a Hundred Days ONA · 2026 · 25 episodes · LAN Studio · #6641 on MyAnimeList 62% would recommend
24. 24 Bastard!! Ankoku no Hakaishin Bastard!! OVA · 1992 · 6 episodes · AIC · #6642 on MyAnimeList 57% would recommend
25. 25 Dansai Bunri no Crime Edge The Severing Crime Edge TV · 2013 · 13 episodes · Studio Gokumi · #6918 on MyAnimeList 57% 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.