Anime like Arslan Senki

Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu

Also known as Legend of the Galactic Heroes.

Studio: Kitty Film , T.P.O , K-Factory , Sentai Filmworks
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Sci-Fi

For decades, the Galactic Empire has been locked in an interstellar war with the Free Planets Alliance, a conflict that involves thousands of spaceships and millions of soldiers on both sides. Two new commanders enter the conflict with great hopes: Imperial Admiral Reinhard von Lohengramm and the FPA's Yang Wen-Li. As they deal with superiors and subordinates, maneuver through complicated political arrangements, plot strategies, and win battles, each will be tested, and ultimately, changed, by the reality of war.



Tags: Space Opera , Politics , War , Military , Space , Ensemble Cast , Primarily Adult Cast , Tragedy , Philosophy , Orphan , Suicide , Drugs , Boys' Love , Primarily Male Cast , Royal Affairs , Terrorism , Economics , Male Protagonist , Cult , Heterosexual , Coming of Age , Gore , Revenge , Foreign , LGBTQ+ Themes , Tomboy , Post-Apocalyptic ,

Fire Emblem: Monshou no Nazo

Also known as Fire Emblem.

Studio: KSS , Studio Fantasia
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy

Prince Mars, heir to the throne of Aritia, has fled his homeland and the invaders bent on conquering the entire continent. Together with the Aritian Knights he hides and bides his time in the friendly island kingdom of Talus. Though criticized for constantly daydreaming or being in a bad mood, he has found a friend in Sheida, the princess of Talus. Together they indulge in hayrides and shopping trips, or just standing upon the parapet and looking out over the land. However, despite how pleasant life is, he cannot forget the circumstances that separated him from his land and forced his beloved sister to sacrifice herself for him.



Tags: War , Historical , Swordplay , Magic , Archery , Female Protagonist , Male Protagonist

Lodoss-tou Senki: Eiyuu Kishi Den

Also known as Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight.

Studio: AIC , Kadokawa Shoten , Yomiko Advertising , Marubeni
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Fantasy , Romance

Five years after the death of the Emperor of Marmo in the War of Heroes, Parn is now the Free Knight of Lodoss, he and his old allies now famous through the land. However, the Emperor's right-hand-man, Ashram, seeks the scepter of domination to re-unify Lodoss under his former leader's banner. Meanwhile, beyond his attempts at conquest lies a more sinister force beginning to set the stage for the resurrection of the goddess of death and destruction...



Tags: Magic , Ensemble Cast , Gods , Medieval , Female Protagonist , Male Protagonist , Travel , Swordplay , Elf , Dissociative Identities , Dragons , Dungeon , Heterosexual , Tragedy

Kaze no Tairiku

Also known as The Weathering Continent.

Studio: Production I.G , Bandai Visual , Kadokawa Shoten , Victor Entertainment , Animate , Imagica , Media Blasters , NYAV Post
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy , Supernatural

Long before the roots of history, there was a magnificent Continent in the Atlantic, torn by generations of wars, with people stricken by natural disasters and starvation. Wandering in this bleak world, Bois brings his sword, Tieh his magic, and Lakushi her heart to fight for one goal: to live another day.



Tags: Primarily Adult Cast , Swordplay , Magic , Desert , Dungeon , Ghost , Cosmic Horror , Lost Civilization , Tomboy , Post-Apocalyptic

Ys

Studio: Starchild Records , Media Blasters , Nihon Falcom , Tokyo Kids
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Fantasy

Adol Christin, a young man from the mainland, sails to the besieged land of Esteria in search of adventure. Esteria is being overrun by beasts under the control of the evil priest Dark Fact, and the people of the land are running out of time. However, there is a prophecy that tells of a hero from another land who will come to save Esteria -- and his name would be Adol Christin.


Tags: Magic , Demons , Male Protagonist , Swordplay , War

Arc the Lad

Studio: Bee Train , Sony Pictures Entertainment , Aniplex , ADV Films
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy , Horror , Sci-Fi

The story follows Elk, a bounty hunter in some strange futuristic world. On this world archaic but advanced technology exists side by side with primitive attitudes, beasts and magic. In other words it's got a bit of everything. It also has an evil conspiracy who are able to produce powerful monsters called chimera, who can also appear as human. Naturally it is not long before Elk has rescued a young female beast-master and gained himself some serious enemies.



Tags: Revenge , Male Protagonist , Magic , Gore , Military , Body Horror , Nudity , Chimera , Conspiracy , Anachronism

Guin Saga

Also known as Guin Saga.

Studio: Aniplex , Satelight , Sentai Filmworks
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy

The ancient kingdom of Parros has been invaded by the armies of Mongaul, and its king and queen have been slain. But the "twin pearls of Parros," the princess Rinda and the prince Remus, escape using a strange device hidden in the palace. Lost in Roodwood, they are rescued from Mongaul soldiers by a strange leopard-headed man, who has no memories except for the words "Aurra" and "Guin," which he believes to be his name.



Tags: Fugitive , Primarily Adult Cast , Monster Boy , War , Politics , Swordplay , Amnesia , Twins , Lost Civilization , Medieval

Seiden: RG VEDA

Also known as RG Veda.

Studio: Animate , Central Park Media , Movic , Sony Music Entertainment , KSS
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Fantasy

At the dawn of time, the gods ruled the universe under the leadership of the mighty Tentei. But suddenly, the ferocious general, Taishakuten, appears, and destroys Tentei. Taishakuten declares that a new age has begun, and all who oppose him will die horribly. But legend says that a shimmering six-pointed star will rise into the heavens and restore the world to a golden age. The six points are six warriors, each with the power to move the stars and the hearts of all people...



Tags: Mythology , Shoujo , Dissociative Identities , Gods , Demons , Female Protagonist

Clevatess: Majuu no Ou to Akago to Kabane no Yuusha

Also known as Clevatess.

Studio: KADOKAWA , Lay-duce , Sammy , Crunchyroll , BS Nittele , Lay-duce , LINE Digital Frontier , AT-X , Culture Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Fantasy

The story centers on the titular Clevatess, the lord of Dark Beasts, who wields both uncanny intellect and destructive power. Frustrated by the 13 heroes tasked to destroy him, he has decided to be rid of humanity once and for all. However, he has been charged with one nuisance: he revived a hero he personally slayed and adopts an orphaned humanoid baby—the last hope to save a dying world. The world stands upon the brink of Armageddon, with the obligation of raising one child holding it all back. Now bound together, what fate awaits this unlikely trio?



Note: The first episode aired with a runtime of ~46 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.

Tags: Medieval , Magic , Swordplay , Parenthood , Adoption , Tragedy , Primarily Adult Cast , Revenge , Monster Boy , Orphan , Dystopian , Female Protagonist , Demons , Anti-Hero , Found Family , Slavery , Cosmic Horror , Gore , Shapeshifting , Sadism , Super Power , War , Body Horror , Lost Civilization , Large Breasts , Lactation , Witch