Action anime
Duels, rivalries and heroes in motion. Action anime ranging from martial arts stories to battles in imagined worlds.
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★ 6.8Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato: In the Name of Love
Saraba Uchuu Senkan Yamato: Ai no Senshitachi
Movie · 1978 · Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: In the year 2201, one year after the Yamato saved Earth from radioactive contamination, a new threat emerges. The Yamato makes its final journey to save the Earth from this new threat. Earth has almost recovered from the battle against Gamilus, and reconstruction has expanded to …
★ 5.4Sorcery in the Big City
Itazura Majo to Nemuranai Machi
ONA · 2017 · Action, Fantasy
Synopsis: The story is set in New York which is lit up with Christmas lights. Tokyo Metropolitan Police officer Akari Kido is directing traffic while on her international exchange training program, when a witch-like character pulls a "Christmas Party" prank. Just before a runaway trailer t…
★ 4.8KAI DOH MARU
Kaidoumaru
OVA · 2001 · Action, Fantasy
Synopsis: This story takes place during the Heian Period of Japan`s history, when evil spirits still resided in the forests, mountains and rivers. A girl, accompanied by her loved one, battles against these evil spirits, while she is disguised as man. This brave woman, aka "Kaidomaru", wit…
★ 5.1Fight League: Gear Gadget Generators
Fight League: Gear Gadget Generators
ONA · 2019 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Hot-blooded in nature, Adjust Wrench competes with her team Boltechs in a popular tournament known as the "Fight League," where two teams fight using personalized weapons called "Gadgets" until only one team is left standing. However, despite their best efforts, Wrench and her fr…
★ 6.1Garo: The Fleeting Cherry Blossom
Usuzumizakura -GARO-
Movie · 2018 · Action, Fantasy, Supernatural
Synopsis: Set during the Heian Period, Kyo is a beautiful city that is proud of its glory. Two beautiful onmyouji meet, and the sad and short-lived beautiful cherry blossom starts to stir after 1000 years. (Source: MAL News)
★ 6.6The Brave Fighter Exkizer
Yuusha Exkaiser
TV · 1990 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: When aliens plan to invade Earth, a young boy named Kouta must team up with a giant robot from outer space, Exkaiser, in order to save the world and his friends.
★ 4.8Mr. Hitman: The Hired Gun
Koroshiya-san: The hired gun
TV short · 2013 · Action, Comedy, Thriller
Synopsis: Japan's self-proclaimed top hitman operates on a simple motto: accept any contract and eliminate the target. However, his "hits" have expanded to tackling household chores and summer homework, turning every assignment into pure comedic chaos. Source Anime News Network
★ 5.8∀ Gundam I: Earth Light
Turn A Gundam I: Earth Light
Movie · 2002 · Action, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: A movie retelling of the first half of the Turn A Gundam series.
★ 5.3Ultimate Teacher
Kyoufu no Bio Ningen Saishuu Kyoushi
OVA · 1988 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: At a run down school the "Ultimate Teacher" Ganpachi is sent to get things back on track and prepare the delinquent students for the real world. But the students don't want Ganpachi ruining the gang they got going so their boss, Hinako, fights back Ganpachi aided by her secret po…
★ 6.0Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki Season 5
Tenchi Muyou! Ryououki Dai 5-ki
OVA · 2020 · Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Masaki Tenchi was a completely ordinary boy, other than being the successor of the Masaki Shrine. But he ends up breaking the seal that was meant to keep a "demon" banished away inside a small shrine in the back, and is then forced to fight the revived Ryoko (demon)! Realizing th…
★ 8.1Swallowed Star 4th Season
Tunshi Xingkong 4
ONA · Action, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Fourth season of Tunshi Xingkong.
★ 5.3Shoka
Shoka
Special · 2010 · Action, Fantasy
Synopsis: The story is set during the turbulent years of the shogunate, as dark forces try to undermine the shogun's power in Edo-era Tokyo. Shirou Sumiya is the leader of the "Way of the Paper Drawing" clan which captures the chaos of the struggles with rapid brush strokes. Sumiya is summ…
★ 7.0Armored Trooper Votoms: The Last Red Shoulder
Soukou Kihei Votoms: The Last Red Shoulder
OVA · 1985 · Action, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: Released in 1985, this OVA tells a critical part of the story between the TV show's Uoodo and Kummen arcs. Although the TV series covered the Red Shoulders in some detail, we didn't get to see much of Chirico's time there or the people involved, and we get both of those here. (So…
★ 6.5GoShogun: The Time Étranger
Sengoku Majin Goushougun: Toki no ÉTRANGER
Movie · 1985 · Action, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Remy Shimoda is in a hurry. She's on her way to a reunion with the other members of the Go Shogun team, and she's late. A police action with some robbers gets in her way, so she runs the robbers off the road. Her vision blurs and she gets into an accident. The movie splits into t…
★ 5.9Knight Hunters Eternity
Weiß Kreuz Glühen
TV · 2002 · Action, Drama
Synopsis: Koua is an academy that brings Japanese's most talented people and students together. The mission is to train talented people to bear the world's future leadership. However, recently, the suicide rate in the academy is increasing and there is hardly any information being released…
★ 6.4Mobile Suit Gundam AGE: Memory of Eden
Kidou Senshi Gundam AGE: MEMORY OF EDEN
OVA · 2013 · Action, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: This project will recompile the television series (from the Asemu arc onward) to focus on the characters Asemu Asuno and Zeheart Galette.
★ 7.0Yuusha Tokkyuu Might Gaine
Yuusha Tokkyuu Might Gaine
TV · 1993 · Action, Adventure, Mecha
Synopsis: Nouvelle Tokio City locates on the place where it used to be Tokyo Bay. At the first glance, the prosperous city seems to enjoy its freedom and peace, but the city is suffering from the crimes. Senpuuji Maito is a perfect 15-year-old boy, bright, handsome, smart, and all-around s…
★ 7.1Inazuma Eleven the Movie: Prologue to the New Heroes
Inazuma Eleven: Aratanaru Eiyuutachi no Joshou
Movie · 2024 · Action, Sports
Synopsis: The protagonist, Sasanami Unmei, transfers to Nagumohara Junior High School in Nagasaki in search of a soccer-free environment, wishing that soccer would disappear. Meanwhile, Endou Haru, who has demonstrated his natural talent and reigns at the top of his generation, also has co…
★ 4.8RS Project: Rebirth Storage
RS Keikaku: Rebirth Storage
Special · 2016 · Action, Mecha, Mystery
Synopsis: In the year 2025, automatons dubbed the Kikou suddenly appear and attack human beings, leaving many cities completely devastated. Human civilization is left in the ruin, but debris of a Kikou is then found in Japan. A research facility named Tokyo Kikou Institute (Toukigen) is es…
★ 5.9∀ Gundam II: Moonlight Butterfly
Turn A Gundam II: Moonlight Butterfly
Movie · 2002 · Action, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: The movie retelling of the final half of the Turn A Gundam series.
★ 6.5Sadamitsu the Destroyer
Hakaima Sadamitsu
TV · 2001 · Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Tsubaki Sadamitsu is a young delinquent and the leader of the Corpse Gang, who after a chance encounter with an alien robot is forced to take up the task of capturing intergalactic criminals named Exiled Ones. His job is made harder with the appearance of the Vulture, a last-ditc…
★ 5.1Time Bokan 24
Time Bokan 24
TV · 2016 · Action, Comedy, Mecha
Synopsis: Tokio is a junior high student living in the present time who is recruited to be a member of the 24th century's Space-Time Administration Bureau. Together with his partner Calen, their mission is to uncover the "True History", the part of history that the textbooks doesn't tell. …
★ 6.0All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku Dash!
Bannou Bunka Neko-Musume DASH!
OVA · 1998 · Action, Comedy, Ecchi
Synopsis: It's in the not too distant future. One day Nuku-Nuku dropped in and began to live with the Natsume family. Having lost her memory, Nuku-Nuku assumed the identity of a beautiful girl named Atsuko Higuchi. She was so beautiful and gentle, and besides, she was such a great cook tha…
★ 8.2Fate/Grand Order - Memorial Movie 2023
Fate/Grand Order: Memorial Movie 2023
Special · Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Synopsis: Animated short celebrating Fate/Grand Order's 8th Anniversary.
