Dangerous catacombs, unknown worlds, and the path to the land of spirits.
The animated movie Ne Zha 2 has already become the highest grossing animated movie in history. If you have already watched the Chinese wonder and are missing the spirit of adventure, these five anime are a great way to continue exploring the most incredible worlds.
1. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, 2015-...
The city of Orario is famous throughout the world for its dungeon – a deep pit where various monsters live. Daredevils from all over the world come to its bottom in search of glory and treasure, but few ever return.
The young adventurer Bell joins forces with the goddess Hestia to form a guild to fight the monsters of the dungeon. However, on his first visit to the dungeon, Bell nearly dies at the hands of the Minotaur.
He is saved by Ais Wallenstein – the strongest warrior and adventurer. Bell immediately falls in love with her and asks Hestia to help him become a fearless warrior like Ais.
2. Fairy Tail, 2009-2019
The anime takes place in the kingdom of Fiore, which is inhabited by all kinds of magicians and sorcerers. Lucy, a young sorceress, a spirit caster, meets the fire-breathing Natsu, a teenage magician. He rescues Lucy from trouble and offers her a place in the Fairy Tail Guild.
This is one of the most prestigious guilds in Fiore, and Lucy has wanted to join it for a long time. Together with Natsu's eternal companion, the flying cat Happy, and the powerful magicians Gray, Erza and Loki, they set out in search of adventure and glory.
3. Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash, 2016
A group of teenagers wake up in an unfamiliar place and remember nothing but their names. It turns out that they have found themselves in the world of Grimgar, inhabited by goblins and other evil spirits. Their mission is to protect the city from the intrusion of dark forces.
The main character, Haruhiro, tries to get into the squad of defenders, but along with several other warriors, he turns out to be unclaimed. The team of losers band together to help each other survive.
4. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, 2023-...
The immortal elf and powerful sorceress Frieren, along with a warrior, a dwarf, and a priest, embark on a journey to defeat the leader of the demons. They overcome obstacles along the way, but find themselves powerless in the face of death.
When all of her former companions begin to die of old age, Frieren embarks on a new journey. She strives to reach the land of the spirits to reunite with her friends, and this time to get to know them better.
5. Delicious in Dungeon, 2024-...
Adventurers descend into the ancient dungeon. It is filled with monsters and dark magic, as well as gems, useful plants, and treasure chests.
The fighter Laios, with the help of the elf Marcille and the halfling Chilchuck, must find his sister Falin, who was dragged into the depths of the dungeon by a dragon. Along the way, they meet the cook Senshi, who knows all about cooking monsters. Lucky for them because they have no supplies.