Anime like Hayou no Tsurugi: Shikkoku no Mashou

Lodoss-tou Senki

Also known as Record of Lodoss War.

Studio: MADHOUSE , Kadokawa Shoten , TBS , Marubeni , Central Park Media
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy , Supernatural

Created from the aftermath of the last great battle of the gods, Lodoss and its kingdoms have been plagued by war for thousands of years. As a quiet peace and unity finally become foreseeable over the land, an unknown evil begins to stir. An ancient witch has awakened, bent on preserving the island of Lodoss by creating political unbalance throughout the many kingdoms and keeping any one from maintaining central control. Only a mixed-race party of six young champions, led by the young warrior Parn, stand between this new threat and Lodoss' descent back into the darkness of war and destruction.



Tags: Magic , Elf , Dragons , Witch , Gods , War , Goblin , Swordplay , Tomboy , Dungeon

CLAYMORE

Also known as Claymore.

Studio: MADHOUSE , VAP , Funimation , Avex Entertainment , Nippon Television Network
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy , Horror

A brutal scourge stalks the land. Yoma, monsters driven by a hunger satisfied by only one quarry - Humanity. The dark breed knows but a singular foe: Claymore. Human-Yoma hybrids of extraordinary strength and cunning, the Claymores roam from skirmish to skirmish delivering salvation by the edge of a blade.

Thus begins the twisting tale of Clare, one such sister of the sword driven by pain in both victory and defeat. A child silent and suffering hidden in her past, Clare's march toward vengeance unfolds along a path marked by violence, solitude and scorn. In a land where even the predator is prey, the haunted hearts of hunter and hunted alike wear the scars of the age.



Tags: Swordplay , Female Protagonist , Revenge , Primarily Female Cast , Tragedy , Demons , Gore , Kuudere , Orphan , Fugitive , Cannibalism , Shapeshifting , Super Power , Tomboy , Primarily Adult Cast , Nudity , Body Horror , Snowscape , Shounen , Rural , Urban , Torture , Desert

Juuni Kokuki

Also known as The Twelve Kingdoms.

Studio: Studio Pierrot , Sogo Vision , Discotek
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy , Supernatural

Nakajima Youko is your average somewhat timid high school student. One day, a strange man named Keiki appears before her, swearing allegiance. Before she could properly register what was happening, demon-like creatures attack Youko and her friends, after which they are pulled into a different world. A world unlike what she has ever known. Separated from Keiki, Youko and her friends must do whatever they can if they wish to survive in this new world.

Tags: Isekai , Female Protagonist , Coming of Age , Politics , War , Language Barrier , Kingdom Management , Tragedy , Conspiracy , Youkai , Bullying , Swordplay , Anthropomorphism , Shapeshifting , Magic , Shrine Maiden , Royal Affairs , Military , Alternate Universe , Tanned Skin , Travel , Chimera

Eigi: SHADOW SKILL

Studio: Manga Entertainment , Magic Bus , Selecta Visión , Zero G Room
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Fantasy

In this OVA, the story of Gau's history with his adopted sister and the secrets that make up the shadow skill unfold. The pair make their annual return to the gravesite of Gau's parents, where his growth and progress as a warrior can be exhibited for them. Gau has come along way in his training as a Sevalle under Elle's mentorship, but there are those who wish to find a way of eliminating them, just waiting for the right opportunity to mount a deadly attack. As the travellers make their journey, their family bonds and skill will be tested. Opponents are many, and battles are fierce, but Gau's training also entails taking on his sister in battle, and fully embracing the skills he must learn to defeat his ultimate opponent.

Tags: Shounen

Eigi: SHADOW SKILL (1996)

Also known as Shadow Skill: The Movie.

Studio: Zero G Room , Manga Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Fantasy

In a war torn world of deadly conflict, one small group of heroes stands against the forces of darkness, armed only with two weapons—their unswerving dedication to good and the superhuman martial art known as the Shadow Skill...



Tags: Martial Arts , Shounen

Ryuuki Denshou

Also known as Dragoon.

Studio: ADV Films , Magic Bus
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy

In the great Garubado Empire, a lethal weapon is in the process of being manufactured, but is stolen and subsequently lost in battle. Now the Empire is looking for this weapon: a girl that can call forth the "Dragoon" power. She has amnesia and is found by a wandering swordsman in training by who vows to help her find out who she is and why she has such a strange power.

Tags: Magic , Fugitive , Urban Fantasy , Nudity , Amnesia , Revenge