Action (4232)

Exciting action sequences take priority and significant conflicts between characters are usually resolved with one's physical power. While the overarching plot may involve one group against another, the narrative in action stories is always focused on the strengths/weaknesses of individual characters and the effort they put into their personal battles with the opposing group's members. Contrast with Military or Sports where the narrative is on collective achievement, or monster-of-the-week where the brief action scenes are a predicted climax to the episode's plot.

Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae

Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae

Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae

The series follows the adventures of Sabu, a young Edo bakufu investigator traveling with the blind master swordsman Ichi. In their travels, they assist the common people in solving mysteries and righting wrongs (usually committed by bandits or corrupt officials). Sabu is engaged to Midori, the daughter of his boss, who works as a police officer for the Tokugawa shogunate.

(Source: Wikipedia)
Oct 3, 1968 to Sep 24, 1969 | 52 eps | Publishing

Haruwo

Haruwo

Haruwo

May 5, 2005 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver (1989)

Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver (1989)

Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver (1989)

Shou and his friend, Tetsurou, stumble upon a strange orb-like mechanism, the Guyver Unit, in the woods. It physically bonds with Shou and turns him into the alien soldier, Guyver. His mission is to protect the Guyver Unit from the Japanese corporation known as Chronos. They are after it and two other units just like it. To retrieve the object, they send out vicious monsters known as Zoanoids. So no one is safe in Shou's life; not even himself.
Sep 25, 1989 to Feb 25, 1990 | 6 eps | Publishing

Battle Can²

Battle Can²

Battle Can²

May 25, 1987 | 1 eps | Publishing

Needless

Needless

Needless

At the onset of World War III, nobody could have predicted the effect it would have on Japan. While it had officially ended fifty years ago in 2150, its battles still persist. Large, mysterious areas known as "Blackspots" appeared across the country, filled with the contaminated ruins of cities and countrysides. Those inside were trapped to halt the spread of contamination, and their powers began to mutate—be they shapeshifters, pyromancers, or controllers of gravity itself—they all became known as the Needless.

Adam Blade is one such Needless, possessing remarkable regenerative abilities and incredible strength. In order to restore peace to a war-torn Japan, he and his allies must fight together to rise against a heinous research group by the name of Simeon.
Jul 3, 2009 to Dec 11, 2009 | 24 eps | Publishing

Dragon Ball Kai

Dragon Ball Kai

Dragon Ball Kai

Apr 5, 2009 to Mar 27, 2011 | 97 eps | Publishing

Mahou Sensei Negima!: Mou Hitotsu no Sekai

Mahou Sensei Negima!: Mou Hitotsu no Sekai

Mahou Sensei Negima!: Mou Hitotsu no Sekai

This is a series of OVAs covering some of the Magic World manga arc by Ken Akamatsu, starting with chapters 184 through 188.
Sep 17, 2009 to Aug 17, 2010 | 4 eps | Publishing

Sasuke

Sasuke

Sasuke

Sep 3, 1968 to Mar 25, 1969 | 29 eps | Publishing

Duel Masters Movie 2: Lunatic God Saga

Duel Masters Movie 2: Lunatic God Saga

Duel Masters Movie 2: Lunatic God Saga

Sep 19, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Jetter Mars

Jetter Mars

Jetter Mars

Feb 3, 1977 to Sep 15, 1977 | 27 eps | Publishing

Hon Ran

Hon Ran

Hon Ran

Jul 7, 1993 | 1 eps | Publishing

Shiritsutantei: Toki Shouzou Trouble Note - Hard & Loose

Shiritsutantei: Toki Shouzou Trouble Note - Hard & Loose

Shiritsutantei: Toki Shouzou Trouble Note - Hard & Loose

Based on the manga by Tsuchiya Garon (aka Marley Carib), art by Kawaguchi Kaiji, serialised in Action in the 80s.
Jan 7, 1992 | 1 eps | Publishing

Bad Boys

Bad Boys

Bad Boys

Sep 25, 1993 to Aug 9, 1998 | 5 eps | Publishing

Lupin III vs. Detective Conan

Lupin III vs. Detective Conan

Lupin III vs. Detective Conan

In a country called Vesparand, a new mineral with super stealth properties has been discovered which attracts Lupin's attention. At the same time the untimely deaths of Queen Sakura and her son, Prince Gill, leave Princess Mira next in succession to the throne. During a trip to Japan, Princess Mira finds her double in Ran and takes the opportunity to trade places, which ends with Ran being spirited away to Vesparand with Conan, Zenigata, Kogoro Mouri, Lupin and Fujiko in tow. There they meet a waiting Jigen and solve the mystery of the deaths of the Queen and Prince.

(Source: ANN)
Mar 27, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike

Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike

Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike

Ten years after the Great War against the demon-beasts, the empire rules over the world and prosperity relies on the massive use of aer.
Yuri Lowell and Flynn Scifo are two young men who have just enrolled the ranks of the prestigious Imperial Knights. One day, they are sent to the town of Ceazontania, where abnormal aer activity has reportedly caused the proliferation of horribly mutated beasts, with serious threat for the whole region.
Meanwhile, the Knights Supreme Commander Alexei Denoia and the naive Princess Estellise are involved in a behind-the-curtains struggle for power in the capital. The situation in Ceazontania deteriorates as the garrison of Imperial Knights finds that they cannot expect any immediate support from the capital.
Then, Niren Fedrok, commander of the Imperial Knights in Ceazontania, takes an unexpected decision that is going to change Yuri and Flynn's destiny forever.
What are the secrets behind the extraordinary events that are happening around Yuri and Flynn? Will they be able to defend the innocent people of Ceazontania and stay true to their beliefs?
(Source: Funimation)
Oct 3, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Moeru! Oniisan

Moeru! Oniisan

Moeru! Oniisan

When Kenichi Kokuho was a small boy, he was lost in the mountains and never found. However, unknown to anyone, Kenichi has been brought up by his foster father in the wild. When Kenichi becomes 15 years old, his foster father tells him the truth about his background. As he finds out, Kenichi decides to go to a civilized society where his parents live.

Everything Kenichi experiences in the town is a series of surprise and wonder. His family is delighted to see their son alive, but shocked at the fact that he has become wild and different from other children. And now, his new life is about to begin.

His wild attitude and physical toughness cause various problems in the town. Kenichi has his own way to handle things, but it is too different for the most people to understand what he is up to. Can he get used to life in the town?
Mar 14, 1988 to Sep 19, 1988 | 24 eps | Publishing

Final Fantasy VII: On the Way to a Smile - Episode: Denzel

Final Fantasy VII: On the Way to a Smile - Episode: Denzel

Final Fantasy VII: On the Way to a Smile - Episode: Denzel

After the three-pronged conflict between tyrannical electric company Shinra, rebel group Avalanche, and the maniacal Sephiroth, the damaged planet slowly heals its wounds. A rural town dubbed Edge sprouts up on the outskirts of Midgar's ruins. Reeve Tuesti, former Head of Urban Development at Shinra, interviews a young boy named Denzel for potential membership in Reeve's World Regenesis Organization, a group devoted to the restoration and protection of the planet.

Denzel recounts his tragic history to Reeve, detailing how the aftermath of the heroic Avalanche's actions laid waste to Midgar and took the lives of everyone the boy knew. Through reminiscing to Reeve, Denzel discovers a newfound purpose.

Apr 16, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children - Venice Film Festival Fo...

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children - Venice Film Festival Footage

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children - Venice Film Festival Footage

Sep 14, 2005 | 1 eps | Publishing

Tailenders

Tailenders

Tailenders

Oct 16, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kuroshitsuji Recap

Kuroshitsuji Recap

Kuroshitsuji Recap

A recap episode of the first half of Kuroshituji told by Tanaka-san, aka episode 13.5. Including this recap episode, the series is 25 episodes long.
Jan 9, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Tenjoubito to Akutobito Saigo no Tatakai

Tenjoubito to Akutobito Saigo no Tatakai

Tenjoubito to Akutobito Saigo no Tatakai

A movie finale to Munto, a director's cut of the climactic scenes with new footage.
Apr 18, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa

Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa

Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa

A Holy War, from ancient mythology, where the Goddess Athena and Hades have fought against each other while defending the earth repeatedly over the span of 200 years. The story takes place in 18th century Europe, 243 years prior to the original "Saint Seiya" Three small children, Tenma, Alone, and Sasha have all shared a very happy childhood together. Tenma who is quite aggressive but upstanding has moved to Sanctuary to become a saint. It is there that he is reunited with Sasha who is the sister of Alone and learns that she is the reincarnation of Goddess Athena. Alone, who is kind, gentle and loves painting was chosen for the body of enemy King Hades. Tenma eventually becomes a saint of Pegasus and engages in a fierce battle with his best friend Alone, the King of Hades. Pegasus Tenma, King Hades, and the Goddess Athena and through the twist of their 3 fates merge together which unfolds a prologue to the original Saint Seiya.
(Source: TMS Entertaiment)
Jun 24, 2009 to Apr 21, 2010 | 13 eps | Publishing

Dr.

Dr.

Dr.

The video's story is set in the year 3000 on an Earth that has been reduced to ruins by weapons of mass destruction and environmental destruction. An animated alter-ego of Amuro is the lone survivor who wants to restore the once beautiful planet. She attempts to "convey a message of 'world peace' that transcends time" to the 21st century through a time-slip. A girl living in the present (as represented by another alter-ego of Amuro) receives that message of world peace.

(Source: ANN)
Mar 14, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Utawarerumono Recaps

Utawarerumono Recaps

Utawarerumono Recaps

DVD recap episodes. The recaps are included in Utawarerumono DVD Volumes 4 and 5.
Nov 22, 2006 to Dec 21, 2006 | 2 eps | Publishing