Anime like Hortensia Saga

King's Raid: Ishi wo Tsugumonotachi

Also known as KING's RAID: Successors of the Will.

Studio: OLM , Sunrise Beyond , TV Tokyo , Movic , Dentsu , Banpresto , Septeni Holdings , NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy

The story is set in a world of sword and sorcery a century after King Kairu of Orvelia defeated the demon king Angumundo. The squire Kasel lives in these peaceful times. However, Kasel's destiny is set in motion when he hears of the demons reappearing on his land. Guided by a great wise man, Kasel embarks on an adventure with his companions to drive back the darkness threatening his once peaceful land and become the Chosen Warrior of the Holy Sword Aea.



Tags: Magic , Swordplay , Male Protagonist , Demons , Super Power , Elf , Female Protagonist , Zombie

Akatsuki no Yona

Also known as Yona of the Dawn.

Studio: Studio Pierrot , TOKYO MX , Docomo Anime Store , Hakusensha , VAP , Marvelous , AT-X , Age Global Networks , TOP-INSIGHT , Delfi Sound
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Romance

Since Yona is the only princess of a grand kingdom, she has been raised with great care by her doting father and protected by her childhood friend/guard Hak and others. However, her fate changes on her 16th birthday, when her beloved cousin Soo-won murders her father to claim the throne. She flees the castle to Hak's hometown and begins her new life.



Tags: Shoujo , Dragons , Female Protagonist , Ensemble Cast , Fugitive , Travel , Primarily Male Cast , Coming of Age , Royal Affairs , Mythology , Reincarnation , Politics , Revenge , Historical , Tragedy , Male Harem , Found Family , Heterosexual , Swordplay , Primarily Adult Cast , Archery , Foreign , Orphan , Pirates , Gods , Crossdressing

Arslan Senki (TV)

Also known as The Heroic Legend of Arslan.

Studio: LIDENFILMS , SANZIGEN , Magic Capsule , NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Fantasy

The manga’s story: In the prosperous kingdom of Pars lies the Royal Capital of Ecbatana, a city of splendor and wonder, ruled by the undefeated and fearsome King Andragoras. Arslan is the young and curious prince of Pars who, despite his best efforts, doesn't seem to have what it takes to be a proper king like his father.

At the age of 14, Arslan goes to his first battle and loses everything as the blood-soaked mist of war gives way to scorching flames, bringing him to face the demise of his once glorious kingdom. However, it is Arslan's destiny to be a ruler, and despite the trials that face him, he must now embark on a journey to reclaim his fallen kingdom.



Tags: Military , War , Politics , Royal Affairs , Swordplay , Historical , Shounen , Male Protagonist , Foreign , Slavery , Desert , Primarily Male Cast , Orphan , Primarily Adult Cast , Tomboy , Found Family , Ensemble Cast , Spearplay , Crossdressing , Magic

GRANBLUE FANTASY The Animation

Also known as Granblue Fantasy: The Animation.

Studio: A-1 Pictures , Cygames , Aniplex , Aniplex of America
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy

This is a world of the skies, where many islands drift in the sky. A boy named Gran and a speaking winged lizard named Vyrn lived in Zinkenstill, an island which yields mysteries. One day, they come across a girl named Lyria. Lyria had escaped from the Erste Empire, a military government that is trying to rule over this world using powerful military prowess. Gran and Lyria, in order to escape from the Empire, head out into the vast skies, holding the letter Gran's father left behind - which said, "I will be waiting at Estalucia, Island of the Astrals".

Note: The first two episodes premiered on January 21st as a special.

Tags: Magic , Ensemble Cast , Aviation , Gods , Ships

Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken

Studio: Toei Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy

After the defeat of the demon lord Hadlar all of the monsters were unleashed from his evil will and moved to the island of Delmurin to live in peace. Dai is the only human living on the island. Having been raised by the kindly monster Brass, Dai's dream is to grow up to be a hero. He gets to become one when Hadlar is resurrected and the previous hero, Avan, comes to train Dai to help in the battle. But Hadlar, announcing that he now works for an even more powerful demon lord, comes to kill Avan. To save his students Avan uses a Self-Sacrifice spell to attack, but is unable to defeat Hadlar. When it seems that Dai and Avan's other student Pop are doomed a mark appears on Dai's forehead and he suddenly gains super powers and is able to fend off Hadlar. The two students then go off on a journey to avenge Avan and bring peace back to the world.



Tags: Demons , Magic , Male Protagonist , Shounen , Cultivation , Martial Arts , Swordplay

Dragon Quest: Abel Yuusha Densetsu

Also known as Dragon Warrior.

Studio: Studio Pierrot , Studio Comet , NAS , Fuji TV
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy

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 Yogi. Soon after, Tialah is kidnapped by the evil Baramos who wants to use the Red Stone to resurrect The Great Dragon and be granted eternal life. Abel swore to rescue Tialah and he is given the Blue Stone, which can only seal the Dragon once it has been released.



Tags: Male Protagonist , Martial Arts , Demons , Magic

Dragon Quest: Your Story

Also known as Dragon Quest: Your Story.

Studio: Shirogumi , Robot
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy

Based on Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride.

Ryuka was enslaved and forced into building a great temple after being stolen from his father who he watched be killed by powerful foes when he was trying to protect him as a child. When he escapes slavery 10 years later he starts a journey to uncover the secrets of his father's past and soon finds out his mother is still alive, so he sets off on an adventure to rescue her from the underworld. And, of course, he must also make the difficult decision of who to marry... Bianca or Flora?



Tags: Time Skip , Male Protagonist , Meta , Full CGI , Virtual World , Magic , Time Manipulation , Demons , Tragedy , Isekai