Action anime

Duels, rivalries and heroes in motion. Action anime ranging from martial arts stories to battles in imagined worlds.

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Desert Rose: Apocalypse of Snow

Suna no Bara: Yuki no Mokushiroku

OVA · 1993 · Action

Synopsis: Mariko Rosebank leads a team of all-female anti-terrorist mercenaries, named C.A.T. This all-woman team is sent to guard a meeting of world leaders against a terrorist attack. Source AniDB

★ 6.6

Ramen Fighter Miki

Muteki Kanban Musume

TV · 2006 · Action, Comedy

Synopsis: Miki Onimaru is a poster girl that works at her mother's Chinese ramen restaurant. She appears to be a normal girl, but she can become very violent if provoked. She picks a fight with her mother and accquaintances as a result on an almost daily basis, causing a series of troublin…

★ 6.9

Astro Boy (1980)

Tetsuwan Atom (1980)

TV · 1980 · Action, Adventure, Mecha

Synopsis: Creating a robotic boy in the image of his recently deceased son Tobio, Professor Tenma thought nothing could go wrong now that his beloved child had been "reborn"... that is, until he comes to realize that this invention could never replace his son. Before long, however, the rob…

★ 6.3

Coyote Ragtime Show

TV · 2006 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: Mister is a "coyote" or space faring outlaw who has been sitting in prison for a year for a traffic offense. Ten days from release, he breaks out with the help of his old partners Bishop and Katana. He then seeks out Franka who has been left in his care by her dead father and tak…

★ 4.8

Violence Jack: Slumking

Violence Jack: Harem Bomber

OVA · 1986 · Action, Drama, Horror

Synopsis: Kanto Hell Earthquake has demolished the metropolitan completely. After the earthquake, Slum King is kidnapping girls and sell them as sex slaves. Mari is wandering on the devastated field looking for her lover, Ken. But she is also kidnapped by them. While she is tortured and tr…

★ 6.2

NOISEMAN SOUNDINSECT

Onkyou Seimeitai Noiseman

Movie · 1997 · Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: The film is set in the distant future in a city called Cahmpon. A scientist creates a synthetic life-form called Noiseman, which erases music from the airwaves by turning it into crystals. A group of Biker street kids rebels against this tyranny. (Source: ANN)

Kashita Maryoku wa [Revo Barai] de Kyousei Choushuu

TV · 2026 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Lent is part of the up-and-coming party known as the "Skypiercers," and thanks to his unique Gift, he can loan massive amounts of magic to others. No MP? No problem with Lent around! Except, now that his companions have become formidable heroes (thanks to his skill), his usefulne…

★ 6.1

Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf

ONA · 2024 · Action

Synopsis: On the run from his troubled past, Juuzou is forced into competing in a deadly underground fighting tournament. Skilled in the respected martial art Takemiya-ryuu, Juuzou must navigate a path filled with formidable foes and his personal demons — all while dealing with a bounty of…

★ 7.1

Pokémon Black 2 White 2: Introduction Special Movie

Pocket Monsters Black 2 White 2: Introduction Special Movie

ONA · 2012 · Action, Adventure

Synopsis: Promotional short for Pokemon Black and White 2.

★ 7.3

Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth

Waga Seishun no Arcadia

Movie · 1982 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: Earth has been conquered by the evil Illumidus Empire, with parallels drawn to the U.S. post World War II occupation of Japan. Captain Harlock with a group that will become his life long friends begin their fight against this tyranny visited upon the planet Earth, with no regard …

★ 6.6

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

OVA · 2009 · Action, Fantasy

Synopsis: 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 D…

★ 6.5

Astro Boy

Tetsuwan Atom

TV · 1963 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: In the distant year 2003, Japan is a technological utopia, and robots are everywhere. One such robot, Tobio, was built by the brilliant Dr. Tenma to replace his dead son. But when it soon becomes apparent that Tobio is an imperfect copy of his departed child, Dr. Tenma throws him…

★ 6.6

Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Final Plus: The Chosen Future

Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED DESTINY FINAL PLUS: Erabareta Mirai

OVA · 2005 · Action, Drama, Mecha

Synopsis: In year 74 of the Cosmic Era, the civil war raging between the earthbound Naturals and space-dwelling Coordinators comes to a close. Suffering a major setback, Kira Yamato pilots the Strike Freedom Gundam and leads the Archangel and its crew in a desperate bid to destroy the Requ…

★ 6.8

Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki Season 3

Tenchi Muyou! Ryououki Dai 3-ki

OVA · 2003 · Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Ever since his powers awakened, Tenchi Masaki has attracted the attention of many powerful galactic beings, including the mysterious Lady Takami who dispatches her best warrior, Z, to observe him. Though he is under strict orders not to harm Tenchi, Z has no intention of playing …

★ 5.7

Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers

Yoroi Shinden Samurai Troopers

TV · 2026 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Sequel to Yoroiden Samurai Troopers.

★ 6.5

Chain Chronicle: The Light of Haecceitas Part 2

Chain Chronicle: Haecceitas no Hikari Part 2

Movie · 2017 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Set in the land of Yuguto, the people thought that the land they live is the size of the world, but it’s actually divided into several areas, each with a respective king. Even though there were small wars among areas, the kings had roundtable meetings to maintain peace and balanc…

★ 7.1

Charge!! Men's Private School

Sakigake!! Otokojuku

TV · 1988 · Action, Comedy

Synopsis: Otokojuku: a private school for juvenile delinquents that were previously expelled from normal schools. At this school, Japanese chivalry is taught through feudal and military fundamentals. Similar to an action film, the classes are overwhelmed by violence. Only those who survive…

★ 5.0

Inferno Cop: Fact Files

ONA · 2012 · Action, Comedy

Synopsis: There are 12 companion pieces in the forms of "Fact Files" (which expand upon a given character from a corresponding episode) airing shortly after each episode.

★ 5.8

Pilot Candidate

Megami Kouhosei

TV · 2000 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: In the future humankind has expanded and colonized other planets. Then an alien species, Victim, attacks the human colonies leaving only one planet, Zion. In an effort to stop Victim from destroying the last planet a training school, GOA, is set up to gather boys from the Zion co…

★ 5.7

Ayakashi

TV · 2007 · Action, Fantasy, Horror

Synopsis: As a child, Yuu Kusaka made a vow upon a shooting star that he would stand on the side of justice and defend the weak. However, the death of one of his friends robs him of the desire to live up to that vow, and he turns a blind eye to the misery of others, using the mysterious po…

★ 6.8

Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi

Star Wars: Visions - Kyuuninme no Jedi

ONA · 2026 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: A spin-off which will expand upon The Ninth Jedi in a longer format.

★ 6.3

Medabots Spirits

Medarot Damashii

TV · 2000 · Action, Adventure, Mecha

Synopsis: The sequel to the famous Medabots series, following the continuing adventures of Ikki and Metabee. The two encountered a strange enemy named Jinkai and the so called Death Medabots. Along with Nae and Erica, they will defeat Jinkai and the Death Medabots.

★ 7.3

Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark

Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199 Hoshi-Meguru Hakobune

Movie · 2014 · Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: 2199 AD. Yamato tried to leave behind the Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy, after receiving a "Cosmo Reverse System" at its destination, Iscandar. However, suddenly, it encounters a mysterious group at the edge of the Large Magellanic Cloud. The crew finds out that the group is call…

★ 7.2

Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE 2nd Season

ONA · 2020 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: The massive beam of light fired from Eldora's moon has completely shattered the BUILD DiVERS' conception of Gunpla Battle Nexus Online (GBN). This has forced Hiroto Kuga and his teammates to reevaluate their mission on Eldora now that they are faced with potentially very real con…