Fantasy is perhaps the most diverse genre in anime — and some would argue that it’s the most bingeable one.
There’s no lack of fantasy series among anime. You’ve probably heard of popular series like Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End and KonoSuba. That said, here are some fantasy series you might not have heard of before — and they’re all perfect for binging when you have nothing else to do!
Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They?
What happened if there was No Game No Life before No Game No Life was even a thing? A few years before the isekai boom started — before it could even be predicted — we had Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They? (Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou desu yo?).
Similar to No Game No Life, it follows a group of protagonists who play games, which decide the fate of the world here. The games are surprisingly fun, and the cast is very likable — the only unfortunate part about the anime is the fact that there’s no second season.
Sabikui Bisco
Sabikui Bisco is a recent post-apocalyptic fantasy series set in Japan that was turned into a desert. The world of anime is unique and filled with mysteries, but that doesn’t detract from the action.
The second season was announced recently, so now is the perfect time to go watch the first one — it is very entertaining.
WorldEnd
Boasting perhaps one of the longest titles in anime, WorldEnd: What do you do at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? (Shuumatsu Nani Shitemasu ka? Isogashii desu ka? Sukutte Moratte Ii desu ka?) is a very touching romance story.
The world of the series is very unique, and the romance between the main couple is well-written — you’d want to see more of them. The anime is quite short, and many episodes end on cliffhangers — prompting you to watch more and more.
Helck shouldn’t have been as unpopular as it was. The manga was one of the most acclaimed back when it was coming out. However, it ended years ago, and the anime only aired recently — and so, the anime received little to no hype from the source readers.
That said, the anime is still very much worth watching. Combining comedy and fun action, it’s perfect for binge-watching, as the time will pass very fast as you get through the episodes.
Kyousougiga
It might be somewhat hard to describe Kyousougiga. It is, after all, a lot of things — an art project, a fantasy series set in an alternate-world Tokyo, a crazy action anime, and a coming of age story with a focus on family.
The anime might be hard to get into at first because of its confusing start and crazy pace. That said, if you get invested, you won’t be able to stop — especially considering the fact there are only 10 episodes.
Haibane Renmei
Haibane Renmei might be considered slow-paced, but it’s actually better when binged — and if you start it, you’ll understand why. It was once considered one of the most iconic anime out there, and it still has a very dedicated fandom.
The anime is a unique take on the afterlife, featuring a lot of complex philosophical themes. The very world of Haibane Renmei is a mystery, and you’ll watch episode after episode just to see it unravel.
Perhaps one of the best examples of the urban fantasy genre, Blood Blockade Battlefront (Kekkai Sensen) is a fun and colorful action series set in the fantasy version of Manhattan. In it, the city ended up being a place of co-existence of humans and various supernatural creatures.
While a lot of things that happen might seem disconnected at first, the anime is easy to watch and very engaging — making you burn through both seasons almost instantly.
Record of Lodoss War
Decades ago, Record of Lodoss War (Lodoss-tou Senki) was the go-to fantasy anime recommendation.
Nowadays, it’s not talked about much — the epic fantasy genre is generally not very popular with modern anime fans. That said, it’s a very interesting story, and the animation is great even by today’s standards.
Dog Days
Dog Days is an incredibly unusual take on isekai — that actually aired before the isekai boom.
The protagonist finds himself transported into another world, where he has to help a country of animal-eared people to fight their rivals in an endless war… except, the “war” is a series of sporting competitions. The stakes are low, and that’s what makes the anime so fun — it doesn’t have any pointless violence.
Don’t worry about it having three seasons: each one is perfect for binge-watching in its own way. They are not standalone, of course, but they don’t end on cliffhangers, either: every last episode of a season is a good stopping point.
In From the New World (Shinsekai yori), the Earth is a brutal dystopia. You don’t even notice it at first as you follow the characters growing up and living their lives — yet the more you watch, the more elements just feel wrong.
Eventually, you find yourself so invested that you are unable to stop until the anime unravels its entire mystery.
Fantasy is perhaps the most diverse genre in anime — and some would argue that it’s the most bingeable one.
There’s no lack of fantasy series among anime. You’ve probably heard of popular series like Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End and KonoSuba. That said, here are some fantasy series you might not have heard of before — and they’re all perfect for binging when you have nothing else to do!
Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They?
What happened if there was No Game No Life before No Game No Life was even a thing? A few years before the isekai boom started — before it could even be predicted — we had Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They? (Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou desu yo?).
Similar to No Game No Life, it follows a group of protagonists who play games, which decide the fate of the world here. The games are surprisingly fun, and the cast is very likable — the only unfortunate part about the anime is the fact that there’s no second season.
Sabikui Bisco
Sabikui Bisco is a recent post-apocalyptic fantasy series set in Japan that was turned into a desert. The world of anime is unique and filled with mysteries, but that doesn’t detract from the action.
The second season was announced recently, so now is the perfect time to go watch the first one — it is very entertaining.
WorldEnd
Boasting perhaps one of the longest titles in anime, WorldEnd: What do you do at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? (Shuumatsu Nani Shitemasu ka? Isogashii desu ka? Sukutte Moratte Ii desu ka?) is a very touching romance story.
The world of the series is very unique, and the romance between the main couple is well-written — you’d want to see more of them. The anime is quite short, and many episodes end on cliffhangers — prompting you to watch more and more.
Helck shouldn’t have been as unpopular as it was. The manga was one of the most acclaimed back when it was coming out. However, it ended years ago, and the anime only aired recently — and so, the anime received little to no hype from the source readers.
That said, the anime is still very much worth watching. Combining comedy and fun action, it’s perfect for binge-watching, as the time will pass very fast as you get through the episodes.
Kyousougiga
It might be somewhat hard to describe Kyousougiga. It is, after all, a lot of things — an art project, a fantasy series set in an alternate-world Tokyo, a crazy action anime, and a coming of age story with a focus on family.
The anime might be hard to get into at first because of its confusing start and crazy pace. That said, if you get invested, you won’t be able to stop — especially considering the fact there are only 10 episodes.
Haibane Renmei
Haibane Renmei might be considered slow-paced, but it’s actually better when binged — and if you start it, you’ll understand why. It was once considered one of the most iconic anime out there, and it still has a very dedicated fandom.
The anime is a unique take on the afterlife, featuring a lot of complex philosophical themes. The very world of Haibane Renmei is a mystery, and you’ll watch episode after episode just to see it unravel.
Perhaps one of the best examples of the urban fantasy genre, Blood Blockade Battlefront (Kekkai Sensen) is a fun and colorful action series set in the fantasy version of Manhattan. In it, the city ended up being a place of co-existence of humans and various supernatural creatures.
While a lot of things that happen might seem disconnected at first, the anime is easy to watch and very engaging — making you burn through both seasons almost instantly.
Record of Lodoss War
Decades ago, Record of Lodoss War (Lodoss-tou Senki) was the go-to fantasy anime recommendation.
Nowadays, it’s not talked about much — the epic fantasy genre is generally not very popular with modern anime fans. That said, it’s a very interesting story, and the animation is great even by today’s standards.
Dog Days
Dog Days is an incredibly unusual take on isekai — that actually aired before the isekai boom.
The protagonist finds himself transported into another world, where he has to help a country of animal-eared people to fight their rivals in an endless war… except, the “war” is a series of sporting competitions. The stakes are low, and that’s what makes the anime so fun — it doesn’t have any pointless violence.
Don’t worry about it having three seasons: each one is perfect for binge-watching in its own way. They are not standalone, of course, but they don’t end on cliffhangers, either: every last episode of a season is a good stopping point.
In From the New World (Shinsekai yori), the Earth is a brutal dystopia. You don’t even notice it at first as you follow the characters growing up and living their lives — yet the more you watch, the more elements just feel wrong.
Eventually, you find yourself so invested that you are unable to stop until the anime unravels its entire mystery.
