Fantasy (4055)

Magical powers, unnatural creatures, or other unreal elements which cannot be explained by science are prevalent and normal to the setting they exist in. Fantasy stories can take place on Earth (urban fantasy) or in another world. Character traits (e.g. magician vs demon/spirit) and setting do not determine if a story is Fantasy. If majority of the cast has magical or supernatural powers (e.g. one normal highschool boy surrounded by five goddesses), then the story is Fantasy. If only a few characters have powers and most of the cast would be in disbelief to discover this (e.g. one man is an exorcist and the rest are normal adults), then the story is Supernatural. Sometimes a story can be both Fantasy and Supernatural, but this is rare. When searching for High Fantasy stories, excluding lower fantasy themes (e.g. Mythology, Superpower) can help refine your search.

Munto

Munto

Munto

Above Earth, invisible to humans, float the Heavens—a collection of floating island kingdoms supported by the magic of their godlike inhabitants. The mysterious power source known as Akuto enables this magic to exist, but this is quickly running out. In response to this energy crisis, most of the kingdoms in the Heavens agree to use the minimum amount of Akuto required to sustain themselves, except for the Magical Kingdom. The leader of this kingdom, the Magical King Munto, believes that Akuto can be replenished if he travels to Earth and meets a mysterious girl shown to him by a seer. While Munto sets off on the dangerous journey, the other kingdoms attempt to destroy the Magical Kingdom and acquire the remaining Akuto for themselves.

On Earth, Yumemi Hidaka is dealing with her own problems. She can see floating islands in the sky that nobody else can. While her best friend Ichiko Ono believes her, Yumemi wonders if she is going insane. When Munto suddenly appears before her, Yumemi dismisses him as a mere delusion. She is more concerned about her 13-year-old friend Suzume Imamura, who is attempting to elope with her delinquent boyfriend. As the Magical Kingdom nears the point where it will fall from the sky, Munto's quest to save both the Heavens and Earth grows increasingly desperate.

Mar 18, 2003 | 1 eps | Publishing

Hikyou Tanken Fam & Ihrlie

Hikyou Tanken Fam & Ihrlie

Hikyou Tanken Fam & Ihrlie

Fam and Ihrie are willing to do almost anything to make a buck. So when these debt-driven damsels discover the potential profits to be hand in recovering a particularly dangerous mystical object, it means mortal peril for an entire civilization.
There's no guarantee that they'll live long enough to squander the fabulous wealth they've been promised, and danger lurks around every turn as they cross dark seas in pursuit of legendary evil. Haunted by an unspeakable curse, plagued by doomsday prophecies, plotted against by untrustworthy traveling companions and looked in desperate race to gain the Ultimate Power, Fam and Ihrie are the Ruin Explorers!
(Source: AniDB)
Jun 25, 1995 to Feb 25, 1996 | 4 eps | Publishing

Zero no Tsukaima

Zero no Tsukaima

Zero no Tsukaima

Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière is a self-absorbed mage in a world of wands, cloaks, and royalty. Although she studies at Tristain Academy, a prestigious school for magicians, she has a major problem: Louise is unable to cast magic properly, earning her the nickname of "Louise the Zero" from her classmates.

When the first year students are required to perform a summoning ritual, Louise's summoning results in a catastrophic explosion! Everyone deems this to be yet another failure, but when the smoke clears, a boy named Saito Hiraga appears. Now Louise's familiar, Saito is treated as a slave, forced to clean her clothes and eat off the ground. But when an unfamiliar brand is found etched on Saito's hand from the summoning ritual, it is believed to be the mark of a powerful familiar named Gandalfr.

Wild, adventurous, and explosive, Zero no Tsukaima follows Saito as he comes to terms with his new life and as Louise proves that there is more to her than her nickname suggests.

Jul 3, 2006 to Sep 25, 2006 | 13 eps | Publishing

Ar Tonelico: Sekai no Owari de Utai Tsuzukeru Shoujo

Ar Tonelico: Sekai no Owari de Utai Tsuzukeru Shoujo

Ar Tonelico: Sekai no Owari de Utai Tsuzukeru Shoujo

Mar 22, 2006 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kujira no Chouyaku

Kujira no Chouyaku

Kujira no Chouyaku

Nov 14, 1998 | 1 eps | Publishing

Aru Tabibito no Nikki

Aru Tabibito no Nikki

Aru Tabibito no Nikki

Mar 19, 2003 to Jun 4, 2003 | 6 eps | Publishing

Wata no Kuni Hoshi

Wata no Kuni Hoshi

Wata no Kuni Hoshi

After two-month-old kitten Chibi-neko is abandoned by her former owners, she is found by 18-year-old Tokio. Although his mother is allergic to cats and has a great fear of them, she agrees to let him keep the kitten because she fears he is becoming too withdrawn after failing his university entrance exams. Chibi-neko soon falls in love with Tokio.

In her own mind, Chibi-neko is a small human who speaks in human words, although people only ever seem to hear her meow, and she believes that all humans were once kittens like her. A stray cat tells Chibi-neko of a paradise called Cottonland, where dreams can come true.

(Source: Wikipedia)
Feb 11, 1984 | 1 eps | Publishing

Tatsu no Ko Tarou

Tatsu no Ko Tarou

Tatsu no Ko Tarou

Mar 17, 1979 | 1 eps | Publishing

Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution

Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution

Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution

Five supernatural factions have been fighting against each other for who knows how many centuries, with the beginning of Aquarian Age always in mind. Kyouta, soon begins to see visions of mystical girls fighting, except they do exist. Soon he and his girlfriend Yoriko become involved and the battle for Earth and Aquarian Age lies in their hands.

(Source: ANN)
Jan 11, 2002 to Mar 29, 2002 | 13 eps | Publishing

3x3 Eyes: Seima Densetsu

3x3 Eyes: Seima Densetsu

3x3 Eyes: Seima Densetsu

Yakumo has trained and searched for 4 years, following Pai's mysterious disappearance. However, when he finally finds her, not all is well as her memory seems to be gone. They attempt to return her memory by going to the Holy Land, birthplace of the immortal race of Sanjiyans.
Jul 25, 1995 to Jun 25, 1996 | 3 eps | Publishing

Chivas 1-2-3

Chivas 1-2-3

Chivas 1-2-3

Ruthless sorcerer Chivas Scotch is hired by a count named Cuttlefish to destroy an evil monster attacking a nearby village. But things go awry when Chivas fails to destroy the monster and he's forced to transfer his spirit in the body of his beautiful servant Gin Fizz.

(Source: ANN)
Aug 21, 1999 to Sep 21, 1999 | 2 eps | Publishing

One Piece: Oounabara ni Hirake! Dekkai Dekkai Chichi no Yume...

One Piece: Oounabara ni Hirake! Dekkai Dekkai Chichi no Yume!

One Piece: Oounabara ni Hirake! Dekkai Dekkai Chichi no Yume!

The story opens on Pirate Zap's ship, where two of his crew, Bonnie and Max, are tired and want to escape, but unfortunately they have no money. Three children were being held captive on the ship overhear them. The eldest, Amanda, who's father was a pro treasure hunter, knows the whereabouts of a great treasure, and offers them a deal. If they help them make a clean escape, they could take all the treasure they wanted. They agree, and the five of them barely escape and make it onto a small island where they meet Luffy and his crew. Unfortunately they were pursued and Luffy and Amanda are captured and brought back to their boss, the head of the Bayan Pirates, who is also after the treasure. Now Luffy and the others must battle the Bayan pirates and find the treasure that Amanda's father had left for his children. Amanda, who has always resented adventure and treasure because her father was constantly gone in search for it, finally understands his feelings.

(Source: ANN)
Apr 6, 2003 | 1 eps | Publishing

One Piece: Mamore! Saigo no Dai Butai

One Piece: Mamore! Saigo no Dai Butai

One Piece: Mamore! Saigo no Dai Butai

For many years, Ex-Marine Lieutenant Randolph and his troupe have put on a play aboard his ship. Having lost his family to pirates, Randolph wishes to put on plays that will give courage to those who have also lost their loved ones to pirates. Unfortunately, Randolph must retire soon, and he is now giving his last performance. Luffy and his crew come to see the play, and somehow manage to take part in it themselves. But from Randolph's past comes a vengeful subordinate with a diabolical plan who has finally become commander in order to capture Randolph. Luffy and his nakama now must prove to the people that not all pirates are scum, and protect Randolph's final farewell performance from the bitter commander. (aired after Episode 174)

(Source: ANN)
Dec 14, 2003 | 1 eps | Publishing

Erementar Gerad

Erementar Gerad

Erementar Gerad

After a routine raid, the rookie sky pirate Coud finds a most unusual cargo in his mates' cargo hold: Ren, an "Edel Reid", a race prized by humans for granting special combat power to their partners through "Reacting". He quickly discovers, however, that Ren is even more prized than he expected. The pirate ship is visited by three members of the Edel Reid Complete Protection Agency "Arc Aire", who try to purchase her. When Coud refuses, the ship is suddenly attacked by a mysterious force, and Coud's captain charges him with Ren's protection.

(Source: ANN)
Apr 5, 2005 to Sep 27, 2005 | 26 eps | Publishing

Saint Seiya: Meiou Hades Meikai-hen

Saint Seiya: Meiou Hades Meikai-hen

Saint Seiya: Meiou Hades Meikai-hen

Seiya and the rest of the Bronze and Gold Saints who have survived the Sanctuary battle have entered the world of the Dead. They are fighting to get to Hades and defeat him.

(Source: ANN)
Dec 17, 2005 to Feb 6, 2007 | 12 eps | Publishing

Saint Seiya

Saint Seiya

Saint Seiya

Oct 11, 1986 to Apr 1, 1989 | 114 eps | Publishing

Saint Seiya: Shinku no Shounen Densetsu

Saint Seiya: Shinku no Shounen Densetsu

Saint Seiya: Shinku no Shounen Densetsu

Sun God Apollo the brother of Athena is here to take Athena back to heaven and taking over the sanctuary. He revived the deceased gold saints and use them and a few god saints as bodyguards. But Athena did not obey him, Apollo had no choice but send her to hell. On the otherhand, the bronze saints are on their way to save Athena.
(Source: ANN)
Jul 23, 1988 | 1 eps | Publishing

Suika

Suika

Suika

Dramatic Tension leads to sexual release! Sayaka Shirakawa is the daughter of an art professor who specializes in death-themed paintings. She is dating one of his students, Souji Kamishiro. For some reason, Sayaka seems to be harboring hatred for her father. One day, Mie Wakabayashi, who has romantic feelings for Souji, tells him what she's heard about the Professor: that he has been killing his models so that he can paint their corpses. Meanwhile, Mie happens to witness Shirakawa purchasing poison, and she runs to find Sayaka...
(Source: AniDB)
Feb 25, 2003 to Jun 25, 2003 | 3 eps | Publishing

Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Gaiden

Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Gaiden

Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Gaiden

Although Talpa has been defeated, the Warriors don't get much of a break. As they celebrate Ryo's birthday party, the news tells them of a strange killer in samurai armor wreaking havoc in New York. And the armor looks very familiar. Now, they will have to battle the ancient sorcerer Shikaisen for Sage's life!
(Source: AniDB)
Apr 30, 1989 to Jun 1, 1989 | 2 eps | Publishing

Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Kikoutei Densetsu

Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Kikoutei Densetsu

Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Kikoutei Densetsu

A strange, silent warrior appears. When the Inferno armor is summoned to battle him, the mysterious warrior calls forth his own armor—a black copy of the Inferno armor! Now, the warriors will find themselves half a world away fighting once more to save humanity, but this time, from their own armor!

(Source: AniDB)
Oct 8, 1989 to Jan 11, 1990 | 4 eps | Publishing

Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Message

Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Message

Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Message

A 300-year-old book is discovered which chronicles the adventures of the legendary Samurai Troopers… centuries before they happen! But what does this mean? Are the Troopers merely puppets in some cosmic play, acting out parts?
Who is this mysterious Suzunagi, a mysterious girl who entices each of the warriors with their hearts’ desire - salvation, new armors, freedom from a life of fighting. Why is she so interested in the troopers and their armors?
(Source: AniDB)
Mar 21, 1991 to Aug 23, 1991 | 5 eps | Publishing

Can Can Bunny Extra

Can Can Bunny Extra

Can Can Bunny Extra

Jan 19, 1996 to Apr 21, 1997 | 6 eps | Publishing

Ys

Ys

Ys

Mythical beasts lay siege on the people of Esteria, who have raised an army to fight back. The beasts are relentless and seemingly have no end to their numbers, while the population of defenders dwindle in every skirmish. Even in the town of Minea, where the people are safely nestled behind castle walls, the constant attacks have left them hopeless. It is then that a prophecy is made, proclaiming the arrival of a brave young soul that could be the one who will bring their salvation.
Ys follows Adol Christin, an adventurer driven by wanderlust towards the island of Esteria, who washes up on shore after a shipwreck. Following the guidance of the fortuneteller Sarah Tovah, he and his allies will travel the island in search of the legendary tomes known as the Books of Ys. It will be a long and perilous journey, but if fate is truly at work then Adol will certainly be the hero who returns peace to Esteria.
Nov 21, 1989 to Sep 5, 1991 | 7 eps | Publishing

Ys: Tenkuu no Shinden - Adol Christine no Bouken

Ys: Tenkuu no Shinden - Adol Christine no Bouken

Ys: Tenkuu no Shinden - Adol Christine no Bouken

Now that Adol Christen has saved the land of Esteria from the evil priest Dark Fact, Adol and the two priestesses travel to the floating land of Ys, where evil has an even greater influence on the people and no one has hope. The future of Ys falls to Adol, heir to the powers of the priests and the only one who can show the people of Ys the truth about their world. But, as Adol's power grows, he may be the one who will save Ys—or destroy it.
Dec 16, 1992 to Jul 21, 1993 | 4 eps | Publishing