Anime like Madan no Ou to Vanadis

Grancrest Senki

Also known as Record of Grancrest War.

Studio: A-1 Pictures
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Fantasy , Romance

The series takes place on a continent ruled by chaos. The chaos breeds disaster, but the Lords of the continent have the power of "Crest" (Holy Seal) that can calm the chaos and protect the people. However, before anyone realizes it, the rulers cast aside their creed of purifying the chaos, and instead start to fight each other for each others' Crests and to gain dominion over one another. Siluca, an isolated mage who scorns the Lords for abandoning their creed, and a wandering knight named Theo, who is on a journey to train to one day liberate his hometown, which is under tyrannical rule, make an everlasting oath to each other as master and servant and work together to reform this continent dominated by wars and chaos.



Tags: War , Heterosexual , Politics , Tragedy , Swordplay , Magic , Male Protagonist , Gore , Tsundere , Demons , Netorare , Marriage , Nudity , Acting ,

Tensai Ouji no Akaji Kokka Saisei Jutsu

Also known as The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt.

Studio: Yokohama Animation Lab , NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan , SB Creative , DMM pictures , TOKYO MX , BS Nippon , AT-X
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Fantasy

Once upon a time in a far away land there lived a prince, a genius prince. The genius prince fought alongside his people and led them to a great many triumphs. However, truth be told, he just wants to let everything go and live in tranquility.



Tags: Politics , Kingdom Management , Male Protagonist , Military , Economics , Heterosexual , War , Conspiracy , Royal Affairs , Religion , Female Harem , Gore , Nudity , Medieval

Nejimaki Seirei Senki: Tenkyou no Alderamin

Also known as Alderamin on the Sky.

Studio: MADHOUSE
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Fantasy

The Katvarna Empire is at war with the neighboring Republic of Kioka. In the Katvarna Empire, the lazy, woman-admiring Ikuta hates war, but due to certain circumstances, he grudgingly takes the High Grade Military Officer Exam. No one would have expected that this 17-year-old young man would eventually become a soldier called a great commander by others. Ikuta survives this world engulfed in war with his superior intellect.



Tags: Military , War , Guns , Swordplay , Politics , Male Protagonist , Gore , Philosophy , Female Harem , Foreign , Ojou-sama , Primarily Teen Cast , Tragedy , Anachronism

Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki Part 2

Also known as How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Part 2.

Studio: J.C.STAFF , King Records , MIGHTY MEDIA , OVERLAP , WOWMAX , KLOCKWORX
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy , Romance

The second part of Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki.

Summoned to a fantasy world, Kazuya Souma is ruling a kingdom with a nontraditional (and very human) route of administrative reform. He’s tackling food shortages, mastering dark magic, and dazzling a few ladies along the way. Despite his latest good intentions, Kazuya breaks the ban on war to defeat a military dictatorship. Now, he must answer to the Gran Chaos Empire’s idealistic leader…uh oh.



Tags: Isekai , Politics , Kingdom Management , Male Protagonist , Economics , Time Manipulation , Female Harem , Royal Affairs , Heterosexual , Polyamorous , Alternate Universe , Agriculture , Magic , Demons , Dragons , Tsundere

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 , Slavery , Foreign , Ensemble Cast , Spearplay , Orphan , Found Family , Primarily Male Cast , Desert , Tomboy , Crossdressing , Primarily Adult Cast , Magic , Archery

Shoukoku no Altair

Also known as Altair: A Record of Battles.

Studio: MAPPA , Aniplex , Kodansha
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Fantasy

For generations the Türkiye Devleti and the Balt-Rhein Empire have stood in stern opposition to each other. Then one night, when an imperial minister is found assassinated, the two nations are plunged into a potentially explosive situation. As the generals of Turkiye's council cry for war, Mahmut comes to discover the devious truth behind the assassination. Thus the young pasha's battle for his country, peace, and trust in his fellow man begins!



Tags: War , Politics , Shounen , Economics , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Orphan , Work , Travel , Military , Foreign , Tanned Skin , Villainess , Outdoor Activities , Animals , Historical , Primarily Male Cast , Archery , Espionage , Swordplay , Coming of Age , Crossdressing , Maids , Ojou-sama , Pirates , Twins , Prison , Guns , Martial Arts , Spearplay , Revenge , Shogi , Adoption , Marriage , Slavery , Assassins , LGBTQ+ Themes

Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry

Also known as Chivalry of a Failed Knight.

Studio: SILVER LINK. , Nexus
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Ecchi , Fantasy , Romance

The "school sword action" story revolves around Magic Knights, modern magic-users who fight with weapons converted from their souls. Ikki Kurogane goes to a school for these Magic Knights, but he is the "Failed Knight" or "Worst One" who is failing because he has no magical skills. However, one day, he is challenged to a duel by Stella, a foreign princess and the "Number One" student. In this duel, "the loser must be obedient for life."



Tags: Swordplay , Male Protagonist , School , Tsundere , Heterosexual , Magic , Female Protagonist , Boarding School , Primarily Teen Cast , LGBTQ+ Themes , Urban Fantasy , Nudity , Super Power , Cohabitation , Female Harem , Primarily Female Cast , Bullying , Incest , Transgender , Large Breasts , Class Struggle , Politics , Archery

Ulysses: Jeanne d'Arc to Renkin no Kishi

Also known as Ulysses: Jeanne d'Arc and the Alchemist Knight.

Studio: AXsiZ , Crunchyroll
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy , Romance

The novel series' story takes place in 15th-century France, during the Hundred Years' War with England. Montmorency, the son of a noble, immerses himself in the study of magic and alchemy at a school for knights. However, after France's defeat at Agincourt, the school is disbanded and Montmorency is forced to flee. While on the run he meets a miraculous village girl named Jeanne.



Tags: Female Harem , Historical , War , Nudity , Gore

Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo

Also known as Cross Ange: Rondo of Angel and Dragon.

Studio: Sunrise
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Ecchi , Mecha , Romance , Sci-Fi

Betrayed, stripped of her birthright, and declared less than human. Everything that Princess Angelise Ikaruga Misurugi of the Misurugi Empire thought she knew about her world was a lie. Now, for the crime of not being able to use magic, she’s been sentenced to certain death as a slave-soldier. The girl now known as Ange is no longer an innocent Princess: she’s learning how to kill draconic invaders, defending the same traitors who stole her life. However, they made a fatal mistake: they gave her access to an incredible weapon.



Tags: Primarily Female Cast , Female Protagonist , Dragons , Dystopian , War , Military , Super Robot , Meta , Nudity , Guns , Alternate Universe , Philosophy , Real Robot , Isekai , Heterosexual , Bisexual , CGI , Love Triangle , Body Horror , Magic , Gore , LGBTQ+ Themes , Swordplay , Bullying , Tragedy , Tsundere , Kuudere , Female Harem , Lacrosse , Polyamorous , Shounen

Maoyuu Maou Yuusha

Also known as Maoyu: Archenemy & Hero.

Studio: Arms , Genco , Animax , Sentai Filmworks , Kadokawa Shoten , flying DOG , Movic , Pony Canyon
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy , Romance

After a long and treacherous journey, our Hero finally arrives at the Dark Lady's castle only to find himself being asked for help. The Hero explains how the war that the demons have brought upon the humans have killed thousands and put more in misery. The queen of demons however argues that this war has made the human society band together as one and showed empirical evidence how it has increased population, increased production, boosted economy and improved society overall. Furthermore, she explains to the Hero that ending this war will result in a civil war that will produce more bloodshed than there ever was. The Hero, convinced that the only way to bring peace, relatively speaking, is to join forces with the Dark Lady, agrees to help with her plans!

Tags: Female Protagonist , Politics , War , Economics , Kingdom Management , Heterosexual , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Demons , Anachronism , Teacher , Monster Girl , Large Breasts , Marriage , Historical , Magic , Foreign , Maids , Educational , Age Gap , Love Triangle , Medieval