Action anime

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

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You’re Under Arrest! Mini Specials

Taiho Shichauzo: Special

TV short · 1999 · Action, Comedy

Synopsis: Best friends and partners Miyuki Kobayakawa and Natsumi Sujimoto, along with the rest of the gang at Bokuto station, confront a motley group of offenders ranging from hi-tech panty thieves, purse-snatchers, and traffic violators. Using Miyuki's driving prowess and tech knowledge,…

★ 6.6

Genesis of Aquarion OVA

Sousei no Aquarion OVA

OVA · 2007 · Action, Mecha, Romance

Synopsis: In a distant future there is an organization called Deava which had to fight against the so called "Shadow Angels", creatures that had survived for over 12,000 years whose only purpose was to destroy humanity. Apollo, a seemingly normal human, was in fact the reincarnation of a f…

★ 7.3

City Hunter: Goodbye My Sweetheart

Special · 1997 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: Ryo Saeba (aka the City Hunter), is a private detective in the city of Tokyo. Together with sidekick Kaori Makimura, Ryo is hired by actress Emi Makaze to find her long lost brother. The woman's brother turns out to be "The Professor", a dillusional ex-soldier who's planing to de…

★ 5.7

Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution

TV · 2002 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: 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 invo…

★ 4.1

KJ File

TV short · 2022 · Action, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: The story is set in a world where unique kaijuus suddenly begin to appear in various places around the world. Members of the United Nations Monster Observatory will explore a world where kaijuus with great powers and humankind live together. (Source: MAL News)

★ 4.8

Aguu: Genius Dolls

Aguu: Tensai Ningyou

TV · 2018 · Action, Drama, Supernatural

Synopsis: The series is about a missing genius whose mysterious disappearance becomes a shady secret among the successful members of society. (source: MAL News)

★ 8.0

Swallowed Star 2nd Season

Tunshi Xingkong 2

ONA · Action, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Second season of Tunshi Xingkong.

★ 7.2

Yu-Gi-Oh Card Game 25 Shuunen Tokubetsu Eizou: Yu-Gi-Oh! CARD GAME - THE CHRONICLES

ONA · 2024 · Action, Fantasy

Synopsis: A showcase advertising Konami's new animation department depicting several different themes. It should be noted this is not a trailer for upcoming shows, but more of a demo reel to showcase the talents of Konami animation, with a variety of animation styles. (Source: ygorganizati…

★ 5.3

Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory - Mayfly of Space

Kidou Senshi Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory - Uchuu no Kagerou

Special · Action, Drama, Mecha

Synopsis: Mayfly reveals Cima's backstory in flashbacks as she reflects on her past prior to the events of Episode 13. It reveals that Cima and her unit poisoned a Side 5 colony using G-3 nerve gas, under orders, but were treated as pariahs afterwards by their own countrymen for committing…

★ 5.7

Tales of Luminaria the Fateful Crossroad

TALES OF LUMINARIA: The Fateful Crossroad

ONA · 2022 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Long ago, this land was home to beasts the size of mountains that have now become petrified. Mana overflowed from their remains, drawing people who sought its power, and civilizations sprang up. People came to revere these mana-producing creatures, which they named 'Primordial Be…

★ 6.2

Cardfight!! Vanguard: High School Arc Cont.

Cardfight!! Vanguard: Zoku Koukousei-hen

TV · 2019 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Upon the conclusion of the Vanguard High School Koshien, Kouji Ibuki begins to have new nightmares. Nome Tatsunagi has Suiko summon him to the mansion where they learn he can see a Dark Tower called Sanctuary. Sanctuary is causing the timeline to be altered throughout history, an…

★ 6.3

EAT-MAN '98

EAT-MAN'98

TV · 1998 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: The continuing adventures of Bolt Crank, the World's Greatest Mercenary, who has the ability to eat any object, mostly metal and weapons. When the time comes, Bolt can then reproduce those weapons and items in his right hand. (Source: ANN)

★ 6.7

Suite Precure The Movie: Take it back! The Miraculous Melody that Connects Hearts

Suite Precure♪: Torimodose! Kokoro ga Tsunagu Kiseki no Melody♪

Movie · 2011 · Action, Fantasy, Mahou Shoujo

Synopsis: After Cure Muse's mission of restoring her father's kind heart was accomplished, Ako and Mephisto decided to return to Major Land together. Suddenly, a howling noise rang through the city, and when it died down, all music was gone. Ako and Mephisto tried to establish contact with…

★ 5.3

Psycho Diver: Soul Siren

Psycho Diver Masei Rakuryu

OVA · 1997 · Action, Horror, Psychological

Synopsis: Psycho divers are people who, through technology, are able to enter an individual's psyche where they can directly address any psychological issues. Due to his reputation as one of the most skilled divers, Busujima is hired to remedy popular musician Yuki Kano's bouts of psychosi…

★ 6.6

Futari wa Precure: Splash☆Star - Tick Tack Kiki Ippatsu!

Movie · 2006 · Action, Fantasy, Mahou Shoujo

Synopsis: On their way to a singing contest, Mai and Saki meet a mysterious man looking for the oldest clock in town. It turns out that this clock is a portal to the World of Clocks, and the mysterious man is a servant of Dark Fall who wants to stop time to destroy the world. With the help…

★ 6.1

Bullet Train Transforming Robot Shinkalion The Animation

Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion THE ANIMATION

TV · 2018 · Action, Mecha

Synopsis: Hayato Hayasugi (his last name is a pun on the words for "too fast") and other children will serve as conductors to pilot the Shinkalion. The Shinkalion robots are various models of real-life Japanese bullet trains (shinkansen) that transform into robots to fight an unknown evil …

★ 8.3

Fights Break Sphere Special 3: Three Years of Pledge

Dou Po Cangqiong: San Nian Zhi Yue

ONA · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Three years ago, Nalan Yanran, the young sect leader of the Yunlan Sect, rashly broke off her engagement. Feeling deeply humiliated, Xiao Yan made a three-year pact with Nalan Yanran. For this pact, Xiao Yan cultivated tirelessly, enduring trials from the Magical Beast Mountain R…

★ 7.4

Mahoutsukai Precure! Kiseki no Henshin! Cure Mofurun!

Movie · 2016 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Toei Animation has announced that a movie for Mahoutsukai! Precure will premiere in October 2016.

★ 7.0

Legend of Immortals

Xingchen Bian

ONA · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Having problems with his meridians and thus rendered incapable of practicing the internal arts, Qin Yu lives in seclusion with Grandfather Lian. To cheer up a depressed Qin Yu, Lian gifts him a peculiar bird, which the former names Xiao Hei. Wanting to be recognized by his father…

★ 6.6

Dragon Warrior

Dragon Quest: Abel Yuusha Densetsu

TV · 1989 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Dragon Quest is loosely based on Dragon Quest III. The names and some of the characters are familar, but the world map is smaller and a very different shape. The two main characters are Abel and Tialah. Tialah receives the legendary Red Stone from the Aliahan Village sage Master …

★ 4.9

Wanna Be the Strongest in the World Specials

Sekai de Ichiban Tsuyoku Naritai! Specials

Special · 2014 · Action, Ecchi, Sports

Synopsis: Short specials included on the BD/DVD volumes of Sekai de Ichiban Tsuyoku Naritai!

★ 4.4

Kimera

OVA · 1996 · Action, Horror, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Osamu and Jay are two cereal salesmen traveling for work when they encounter a barricade. Curious as to what is going on, they step out of their car and enter into a government secret. Two mysterious demon-like men have been terrorizing the military, who came to respond to a car …

★ 7.0

Martial Universe

Wu Dong Qiankun

ONA · Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: The Great Yan Empire exists in a world where respect can only be earned through strength. Within this Great Yan Empire, the four great clans have always stood above the rest. Among them, a particular incident in the Lin Clan resulted in the banishment of a certain individual who …

★ 6.9

Saiyuuki RELOAD: burial

OVA · 2007 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: Taking place in the past it offers a view at the Saiyuuki quartet before their formation and their journey to the west. First OVA starts with Sanzo and his master, also with Ukoku (known as a later Ni Jianyi). Second OVA shows first meeting of Goku and Sanzo. Third OVA considers …