Anime like Ys

Eiyuu Densetsu: Sora no Kiseki THE ANIMATION

Also known as Legend of the Heroes: Trails in the Sky.

Studio: Kinema Citrus , Sentai Filmworks , Nihon Falcom , Bushiroad , Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy

Ten years ago, a massive invasion by the Erebonian Empire almost shattered the Kingdom of Liberl, piercing to the heart of Capital City before being driven back by a determined counteroffensive led by Cassius Bright. Now, as the invaders pace behind the northern borders, coveting the small kingdom's magic and high technology, Liberl slowly rebuilds with the aid of the Bracer's Guild, whose mystical use of "Craft" is even more intrinsic to the nation's defense than its own army. For young Estelle Bright, daughter of Cassius, this is all just ancient history that she and her adopted brother Joshua learned as kids. But history has a way of repeating itself, and as they prepare to join the Bracers Guild themselves, sinister forces are preparing to thrust them into the familiar family situation of being in the worst possible place when mayhem breaks out. Because when their father's airship goes suddenly missing, of course it only makes sense for two green, but extraordinarily capable, young teenagers to strike out on a rescue mission of their own!



Tags: Female Protagonist , Lost Civilization , Memory Manipulation , Magic , Martial Arts , Guns , Swordplay , Incest

Arslan Senki

Also known as The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Age of Heroes.

Studio: J.C. Staff , Production I.G , Kadokawa Shoten , Animate , Movic , Sony Music Entertainment , Studio Pierrot , Daume , Aubec
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Fantasy

Betrayed from within and overwhelmed by dark sorcery, the valiant armies of Pars are overrun by the warrior-fanatics of Rucitania. Escaping the destruction of his homeland, the heroic Prince Arislan begins to assemble a group of five, extraordinary allies — a priestess, an exiled warrior, a mischievous minstrel, an insightful artist and his attendant — to aid him in his fight against the Rucitanian invaders. Together, they must build an army and defeat 300,000 trained soldiers — including the mysterious Lord Silver Mask — who has also laid claim to the throne of Pars...



Tags: War , Historical , Fugitive , Swordplay , Revenge , Military , Royal Affairs , Politics , Male Protagonist , Slavery , Desert

Dragon Slayer Eiyuu Densetsu: Ouji no Tabidachi

Also known as Dragon Slayer.

Studio: Nihon Falcom , King Records , Amuse
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Fantasy

Faaren is a peaceful and happy realm, ruled by a wise King... until the Demon Lord Ackdam overruns the kingdom with his black legions and terrifying dragon, killing the King and capturing the Queen. But the King's young son, Sirius, is swept away to safety and grows to be a powerful young warrior, tutored in the ways of swordsmanship and chivalry by his father's loyal minion, Rias.

Tags: Magic , Dragons , Male Protagonist

XANADU Dragonslayer Densetsu

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

Based on the role-playing game "Legend of Xanadu".

The evil magician Reichswar has killed the King to gain possession of a magic crystal; now he means to use its power to rule the whole Xanadu. The princess Rieru is kidnapped. One brave young warrior, wielding the magic blade Dragonslayer, goes to her rescue.

Tags: Magic , Dragons , Swordplay , Isekai , Nudity

Final Fantasy

Also known as Legend of the Crystals: Final Fantasy.

Studio: MADHOUSE , Square Enix
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy

Planet R's luminous existence is maintained by four magical Crystals, each regulating a different essential element: Earth, Water, Fire and Wind. Long ago, sinister dark forces stole the Crystals and threatened to destroy the Planet. But, the courageous heroes fought desperately and defeated the dark forces to restore the planet to its peaceful state.

Two hundred years later - the great fight has been long forgotten and again, three Crystals have been stolen. The young descendants of the ancient heroes, Linaly and Prettz, are all that remain to protect the Crystal of Wind from the evil forces. If the two can managae to escape from Rouge - the leader of a leather-bound army of female pirates, they must still pass through the many dangerous obstacles that protect the magical crystal. Only the chosen one will survive the passage.



Tags: Dungeon , Magic , Male Protagonist , Female Protagonist , Dragons , Swordplay , Travel , Primarily Child Cast , Pirates , Guns , Motorcycles , Gore , Space , Robots

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 , Anachronism , Conspiracy , Chimera , Nudity

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