whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Fantasy · Sci-Fi

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

146 anime that are both fantasy and sci-fi, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Made in Abyss, Shinsekai yori, Kaijuu 8-gou.

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1. 1 Made in Abyss TV · 2017 · 13 episodes · Kinema Citrus · #102 on MyAnimeList 95% would recommend
2. 2 Shinsekai yori From the New World TV · 2012 · 25 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #410 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
3. 3 Kaijuu 8-gou Kaiju No. 8 TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · Production I.G · #448 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
4. 4 Tunshi Xingkong Swallowed Star ONA · 2020 · 26 episodes · Sparkly Key Animation Studio · #654 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
5. 5 Benghuai: Xing Qiong Tiedao - Gelamo de Yujin Honkai: Star Rail - The Embers of Glamoth ONA · 2024 · 1 episode · #875 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
6. 6 Saint Seiya Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac TV · 1986 · 114 episodes · Toei Animation · #1261 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
7. 7 Mujin Wakusei Survive TV · 2003 · 52 episodes · Madhouse · #1284 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
8. 8 Zhe Tian Shrouding the Heavens ONA · 2023 · 208 episodes · Original Force · #1355 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
9. 9 Enen no Shouboutai Fire Force TV · 2019 · 24 episodes · David Production · #1386 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
10. 10 Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita Humanity Has Declined TV · 2012 · 12 episodes · AIC ASTA · #1452 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
11. 11 Shuumatsu Nani Shitemasu ka? Isogashii desu ka? Sukutte Moratte Ii desu ka? WorldEnd: What do you do at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? TV · 2017 · 12 episodes · Satelight · #1550 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
12. 12 Xing Yu Siwan Nian Forty Millenniums of Cultivation ONA · 2022 · 16 episodes · DC Impression Vision · #1592 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
13. 13 Bounen no Xamdou Xam'd: Lost Memories ONA · 2008 · 26 episodes · Bones · #1697 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
14. 14 Di Yi Xulie The First Order ONA · 2023 · 16 episodes · Passion Paint Animation · #1729 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
15. 15 Utawarerumono TV · 2006 · 26 episodes · OLM · #1767 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
16. 16 Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku Now and Then, Here and There TV · 1999 · 13 episodes · AIC · #1855 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
17. 17 NieR:Automata Ver1.1a TV · 2023 · 12 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #1944 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
18. 18 Fantastic Children TV · 2004 · 26 episodes · Nippon Animation · #2012 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
19. 19 Penguin Highway Film · 2018 · Studio Colorido · #2069 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
20. 20 Benghuai: Xing Qiong Tiedao - Fei Guang Honkai: Star Rail - A Flash ONA · 2023 · 1 episode · Studio Ppuri · #2090 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
21. 21 Benghuai: Xing Qiong Tiedao - Xuanhuang Honkai: Star Rail - Ichor of Two Dragons ONA · 2023 · 1 episode · Red Dog Culture House · #2222 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
22. 22 Ryuu to Sobakasu no Hime Belle Film · 2021 · Studio Chizu · #2369 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
23. 23 Shin Getter Robo New Getter Robo OVA · 2004 · 13 episodes · Brain's Base · #2416 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
24. 24 Simoun TV · 2006 · 26 episodes · Studio Deen · #2526 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
25. 25 Maou 2099 Demon Lord 2099 TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · J.C.Staff · #2644 on MyAnimeList 80% 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.