Anime like Black★Rock Shooter (OVA)

BLACKFOX

Studio: Studio 3Hz , infinite , Flying Ship Studio
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Sci-Fi

Living in a ninja residence tucked away in a corner of a futuristic city is Rikka, the eldest daughter of a Ninja clan, who looks up to her father—a researcher—very much. Carrying on with her life normally, Rikka's home came suddenly under attack one day. Driven into a corner, what would she do to overcome this crisis? Rip darkness to pieces and become "BLACK"!



Tags: Ninja , Female Protagonist , Super Power , Revenge , Artificial Intelligence , Tragedy , Robots , Primarily Female Cast , Swordplay , Animals , Time Skip , CGI , Cyberpunk

Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica: Hangyaku no Monogatari

Also known as Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Rebellion-.

Studio: Aniplex , Shaft , Mainichi Broadcasting System , Movic , Nitroplus , Madoka Partners , Houbunsha
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo , Mystery , Psychological , Thriller

Were all the magical girls truly saved from despair? Now, the great "Law of Cycles" leads the magical girls to their new fate. Madoka Kaname, a girl who once led an ordinary life, sacrificed her very existence to set every magical girl free from their cruel destiny. Homura Akemi, another magical girl who was unable to keep her promise with Madoka, continues to fight in the world in which Madoka left her behind.
"I dream of the day when I can finally see your dear smile again."
Madoka Kaname has changed the world. In this new world, is what the magical girls see a world of hope... or despair?



Tags: Anti-Hero , Alternate Universe , Memory Manipulation , Magic , Tragedy , Witch , Cosmic Horror , Female Protagonist , Philosophy , Primarily Female Cast , Gods , Curses , Henshin , Yuri , Urban Fantasy , Time Manipulation , Aliens , Demons , Guns , Urban , Mixed Media , Kuudere , Mythology , Spearplay , Swordplay , School

Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica

Also known as Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

Studio: Aniplex , Shaft , Mainichi Broadcasting System , Movic , Nitroplus , Aniplex of America , Madoka Partners , Houbunsha , Manga Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo , Psychological , Thriller

One night, 14-year-old Madoka Kaname has a terrible nightmare - against the backdrop of a devastated city, she witnesses a girl fight a losing battle against a dreadful being lingering above, while a cat-like magical creature tells Madoka the only way to change such tragic outcome is for her to make a contract with him and become a magical girl.

The next day, the teen's dream seemingly becomes reality as the girl she saw in her dream - Homura - arrives at Mitakihara Middle School as a transfer student, mysteriously warning Madoka to stay just the way she is; but when later on she and her best friend Sayaka encounter the same cat-like magical creature from her dream - who introduces himself as Kyubey - the pair discovers that magical girls are real, and what's more, they can choose to become one. All they must do is sign a contract with Kyubey and agree to take on the duty to fight abstract beings called 'witches' that spread despair to the human world, and in return, each one of them will be granted any single wish they desire. However, as Homura's omen suggests, there might be far more to becoming a magical girl than Madoka and Sayaka realize...

Notes:
Due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, the broadcasts of episodes 11 and 12 were delayed and were later aired as a double feature on April 21, 2011.

Tags: Magic , Tragedy , Female Protagonist , Witch , Primarily Female Cast , Time Manipulation , Cosmic Horror , Urban Fantasy , Philosophy , Time Loop , Primarily Teen Cast , Alternate Universe , Henshin , Coming of Age , Survival , Primarily Child Cast , Yuri , Kuudere , Urban , Aliens , Ensemble Cast , Gods , Mixed Media , Swordplay , Suicide , Heterosexual , Spearplay , Guns , Anti-Hero , Achronological Order , Denpa , School , Tomboy , Anthropomorphism , Archery , Yandere , Class Struggle , Isekai

Senki Zesshou Symphogear

Also known as Symphogear.

Studio: Satelight , Encourage Films , Memory-Tech , Dwango , Bushiroad , Studio Pastoral
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Mahou Shoujo , Music , Sci-Fi

With the coming of spring, Hibiki Tachibana and Miku Kohinata start their first year in high school school at the prestigious Lydian Music Academy. That their idol, the singer Tsubasa Kazanari, also attends Lydian is just an added bonus. Neither of them know that their lives are about to change forever. Neither of them know that the first, awakening beat is almost upon them.



Tags: Henshin , Primarily Female Cast , Super Power , Primarily Teen Cast , Female Protagonist , Conspiracy , Urban , Guns , Yuri , Tsundere , Tragedy , Idol , Mythology , Swordplay , Gore , School , Superhero , Dancing , Orphan , Boarding School , Spearplay , Military , Nudity , Motorcycles , Space

Wonder Egg Priority

Also known as WONDER EGG PRIORITY.

Studio: CloverWorks , Aniplex , D.N. Dream Partners , NTV Music , Nippon Television Network , Funimation
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Fantasy , Mystery , Psychological , Sci-Fi , Thriller

This is the story of Ai, an introverted girl whose fate is forever changed when she acquires a mysterious “Wonder Egg” from a deserted arcade. That night, her dreams blend into reality, and as other girls obtain their own Wonder Eggs, Ai discovers new friends—and the magic within herself.



Tags: Tragedy , Female Protagonist , Primarily Female Cast , Urban Fantasy , Suicide , Bullying , Coming of Age , Alternate Universe , Primarily Teen Cast , Denpa , Philosophy , Ensemble Cast , Hikikomori , Afterlife , Artificial Intelligence , Body Horror , Transgender , School , LGBTQ+ Themes , CGI , Tomboy , Kuudere , Age Gap , Isekai , Episodic , Gore , Idol , Guns , Yuri

Black★★Rock Shooter: DAWN FALL

Also known as BLACK ROCK SHOOTER DAWN FALL.

Studio: Bibury Animation CG , Bibury Animation Studios , TMS Entertainment , Bandai Namco Filmworks , Bandai Namco Music Live , MAGNET , NetEase Games , Good Smile Company , Movic , BS11
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Sci-Fi

The year is 2062. Earth has been left in ruin after the failure of a labor automation project when the AI called Artemis waged war against humanity. A girl, Empress, awakens in a research lab. As one of the three surviving guardians, she must destroy the Orbital Elevator before Artemis can complete its construction. Failure will result in a machine army overrunning Earth. However, Artemis' Unmanned Forces and a cult may have motives of their own.



Tags: Post-Apocalyptic , Cyborg , Robots , Amnesia , Full CGI , Cult , Artificial Intelligence , CGI , Orphan , Primarily Adult Cast , Tanks , Foreign , Nudity , Desert , LGBTQ+ Themes , Yandere , Motorcycles , Coastal , Ships , War , Vocal Synth , Guns , Tragedy , Reincarnation , Female Protagonist , Alternate Universe , Cyberpunk , Military , Time Skip , Estranged Family , Philosophy , Dissociative Identities , Environmental

GRAVITY DAZE The Animation: Ouverture

Also known as Gravity Rush: The Animation - Overture.

Studio: Studio Khara
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Fantasy , Sci-Fi

The 20-minute animation that bridges the gap between the original Gravity Rush and Gravity Rush 2.

Featuring Kat "Gravity Queen" and her friends Raven and Syd. Can they find more clues about the fearsome enemy threatening to unravel the fabric of the universe?

Tags: Female Protagonist , Urban Fantasy , Super Power , Tanned Skin , Urban , Primarily Teen Cast , Orphan , Demons , CGI , Crime , Animals , Guns , Twins , Suicide , Advertisement

RWBY: Hyousetsu Teikoku

Also known as RWBY: Ice Queendom.

Studio: Shaft , Bandai Namco Filmworks , Bandai Namco Music Live , Good Smile Company , Warner Bros. Japan , KLab
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Fantasy , Sci-Fi

In the world of Remnant, a place where science and fairy tales coexist, human civilization is plagued by deadly monsters known as the Grimm. For a time, victory by the Grimm seemed all but certain, if not for the heroism of those sworn to protect humanity -- Huntsmen and Huntresses. These warriors are trained and assembled into teams at schools like Beacon Academy, where Ruby meets Weiss and Blake -- forming Team RWBY along with Ruby’s sister, Yang. While team RWBY studies to become the greatest Huntresses the world of Remnant has ever known, they are faced with a horrifying threat..



Note: The first three episodes received an advance release on Crunchyroll on June 24, 2022. The regular TV broadcast started on July 3, 2022.

Tags: Ensemble Cast , Fairy Tale , Super Power , Primarily Female Cast , School , Female Protagonist , Guns , Ojou-sama , Motorcycles , Magic , Kemonomimi , Swordplay , CGI , Cyberpunk , Terrorism , Robots

Chou Kaguya-hime!

Also known as Cosmic Princess Kaguya!.

Studio: Studio Colorido , Studio Chromato , Twin Engine
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Music , Sci-Fi

A tale of otherworldly beauty and celestial secrets unfolds in this new take on Japan’s oldest folktale.

Inspired by The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, the film reimagines Japan’s oldest folktale with a modern touch by integrating music, fantasy, and contemporary animation.

Set in the virtual realm of Tsukuyomi, the story unfolds as a live performance marrying original music with Yamashita’s signature style of polished visuals, emotive pacing, and dynamic 3D camerawork to boldly transform this classic tale for a new generation.



Tags: Female Protagonist , Idol , Virtual World , Yuri , Coming of Age , Fairy Tale , Urban Fantasy , Time Skip , Video Games , Aliens , Otaku Culture , VTuber , Time Manipulation , Estranged Family , Primarily Female Cast , LGBTQ+ Themes , Urban , Tragedy , Artificial Intelligence , Swordplay , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , CGI , Femboy , Robots , Kemonomimi , Elderly Protagonist , Nekomimi , Fugitive , Spearplay , Cyberpunk , Food , Archery , School , Vocal Synth

Go! Go! 575

Studio: Sega Games , Lay-duce , Half H.P Studio , C2C
Status: Finished
Genres: Music , Slice of Life

Go! Go! 575 adapts the Project 575 games for PlayStation Vita and iOS, which allow anyone to create songs using the traditional Japanese 5-7-5-syllable meter found in haiku and tanka poems.



Tags: Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Primarily Female Cast , Vocal Synth , Female Protagonist , Idol , Dancing