1. Soul Eater
Genre: Action, Adventure, Shonen
The series follows Maka, the Meister, and Soul, her weapon, as they battle monsters and ghouls that feed on souls that are innocent. Soul aims to become a Demon Scythe under the mentorship of meister Maka Albarn. The duo team up and fight together to defeat many enemies, with Soul turning into a razor-sharp scythe, owing to the fact that the Demon Scythe are born from human hybrids who can transform themselves into weapons. They also are joined by their Meister/Weapon classmates, together to form an amazing line of defence to protect the world against evil.
2. Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro
Genre: Comedy, Romance
The series explores a tumultuous but ultimately interesting relationship that develops between Naoto Hachiouji and Haynese Nagatoro, after the two initially meet in the library one day. Nagaotoro keeps teasing Naoto, but for some reason, Naoto cannot bring himself to separate himself from Nagatoro, as he enjoys being around her in spite of her constant annoying teasing. It is a story that explores two opposite sides, yet there is something for everyone to feel for and enjoy.
3. takt op.Destiny
Genre: Action, Music
In this world, music is widely considered as the thing that illuminates people’s hearts. But conflict arises when this music was suddenly taken away from the world, causing the Kuroya Meteorite to fall, changing the world completely. The meteorite was housing grotesque monsters like D2, which upon the fall began to come out and overrun the land and the people. The series focuses on the Musicart girls, who still dared to play music after it was discovered that D2 were drawn in by music. The Musicart girls use musical devices like operas and scores to ultimately take down the monster. This is a thrilling series, and a must watch for music lovers.
4. Life With an Ordinary Guy Who Reincarnated Into a Total Fantasy Knockout
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
The show explores the friendship between childhood friends Tachibana Hinata and Jinguji Tsukasa who previously had been living their lives as office workers. Until one day, when they were returning home they were sent flying into an alternative world by a mysterious being. After arriving in the world, Tsukasa comes to the realisation that his best friend has turned into a beautiful blonde-eyed girl. This completely throws off Tsukasa. In the end, they must defeat the Demon Lord and return as quickly as possible to make sure that they return to their original forms. A high-stake fantasy drama, this anime is a must-watch for fans who love drama.
5. TSUKIMICHI — Moonlit Fantasy
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
The anime tells the daring story of Makoto Misumi, an average teenager who one day is summoned to another world as a ‘Hero’. But upon arriving on this world, the goddess of the world calls him ugly and snatches his hero status away from him, banishing him to the ends of the world. It is here he meets a number of fantastical creatures like dragons, spiders, orcs and dwarves among many such other non-human races. In this world, Makoto is also a skilled fighter and is good at performing magical acts as well, which he could have never been able to achieve in his former world. The show ponders the ultimate question of whether or not he can utilise such powers to save this new world. A high-stakes adventure just perfect for a fantasy fan.
6. By the Grace of the Gods — Season 1
Genre: Fantasy
Ryoma Takebasyashi passes away in his sleep after just 39 years of living a life full of awful bad luck. Seeing this, three divine beings show some empathy and compassion towards him by reincarnating him as a young boy in a new world, full of magic and wonder. As a young man, he spends his time researching and caring for slimes. But he undergoes moral changes after healing an injured traveller. He realises that he truly can change more people’s life by helping them out. So he teams up with his friends to channel his powers in a positive direction.
7. Irina The Vampire Cosmonaut
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Sci-FiThe high-stakes fantasy epic spawns over the vastness of space and time. During this, two superheroes with amazing superpowers come together to solve a secret project. The show chronicles the relationship formed between a vampire and an astronaut when recruited to go to space in the 1960s.
8. I’m Standing on a Million Lives
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
The show follows logical middle-school, third-year student Yusuke Yotsuya being transported to a game-like alternative world. Yotsuya becomes a third player and he embarks on a dangerous quest with fellow classmates Lu Shindo and Kusue Hakozaki, who had already been transported to this world prior to Yotsuya. An action-packed adventure which sees the brave hero overcome the odds and defeat the monsters.
9. Orient
Genre: Action, Adventure, Shonen
The show follows the feuding generals who were suddenly struck down one after the other by the demonic Kishin during the Warring States era. Fast forward 150 years later, the groups of individuals called Bushi bands have continued to resist Kishin control. The young generals would hear tales about the Bushi bands from their fathers, and the two of them dreamt about forming the strongest Bushi band. A tale of heroism and bravery, this show stands out as an impeccable example of a great adventure saga.
10. The Fruit of Evolution: Before I Knew It, My Life Had It Made
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
The show chronicles how high-school student Hirahi Seiichi went from being a ‘loser’ to a hero when he accidently eats the ‘Fruit of Evolution’ in a video game-like world of swords and sorcery. A riveting tale of bravery and grandeur, the show is an excellent watch for anyone who likes character stories immensely.
