whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Sci-Fi

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

81 anime that are both sci-fi 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, Akira, Yuusha-Ou GaoGaiGar.

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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 Akira Film · 1988 · Tokyo Movie Shinsha · #510 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
3. 3 Yuusha-Ou GaoGaiGar King of Braves GaoGaiGar TV · 1997 · 49 episodes · Sunrise · #993 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
4. 4 Terra e... (TV) Toward the Terra (TV) TV · 2007 · 24 episodes · Tokyo Kids · #1018 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
5. 5 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
6. 6 Tiger & Bunny TV · 2011 · 25 episodes · Sunrise · #1103 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
7. 7 Gungrave TV · 2003 · 26 episodes · Madhouse · #1122 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
8. 8 Persona 4 the Animation TV · 2011 · 25 episodes · AIC ASTA · #2070 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
9. 9 Tottemo! Luckyman TV · 1994 · 50 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #2381 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
10. 10 Guilty Crown TV · 2011 · 22 episodes · Production I.G · #2683 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
11. 11 Karas OVA · 2005 · 6 episodes · Tatsunoko Production · #2772 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
12. 12 s.CRY.ed s-CRY-ed TV · 2001 · 26 episodes · Sunrise · #2835 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
13. 13 Toaru Majutsu no Index A Certain Magical Index TV · 2008 · 24 episodes · J.C.Staff · #3008 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
14. 14 Black Cat TV · 2005 · 23 episodes · Gonzo · #3073 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
15. 15 Kurau Phantom Memory TV · 2004 · 24 episodes · Bones · #3147 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
16. 16 Solty Rei TV · 2005 · 24 episodes · Gonzo · #3230 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
17. 17 Gatchaman Crowds TV · 2013 · 12 episodes · Tatsunoko Production · #3249 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
18. 18 Towa no Quon 1: Utakata no Kaben Towanoquon: The Ephemeral Petals Film · 2011 · Bones · #3422 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
19. 19 Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver (2005) Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor TV · 2005 · 26 episodes · OLM · #3509 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
20. 20 Hokuto no Ken Movie Fist of the North Star: The Movie Film · 1986 · Toei Animation · #3624 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
21. 21 Needless TV · 2009 · 24 episodes · Madhouse · #3697 on MyAnimeList 71% would recommend
22. 22 Dead Leaves Film · 2004 · Production I.G · #3730 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
23. 23 Witchblade TV · 2006 · 24 episodes · Gonzo · #3780 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
24. 24 Kiddy Grade TV · 2002 · 24 episodes · Gonzo · #3813 on MyAnimeList 69% would recommend
25. 25 4-nin wa Sorezore Uso wo Tsuku The Little Lies We All Tell TV · 2022 · 11 episodes · Studio Flad · #4037 on MyAnimeList 70% 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.