Best Action Anime of 1999

After surviving a deadly whirlpool at sea by hiding inside a barrel, the carefree Monkey D. Luffy finds himself on a ship that is being attacked by fearsome pirates. Although he looks like a naive teenager, Luffy should not be underestimated. He is an unmatched fighter and a pirate himself, determined to obtain the coveted One Piece treasure and claim the title of King of the Pirates. Before his death, the former King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger, shook the world by revealing the location of his vast riches and daring anyone to claim them. Since then, countless powerful pirates have sailed dangerous seas in search of the One Piece, only to never return. Luffy may lack a crew and a proper ship, but he possesses a superhuman ability and an unbreakable spirit that make him both a formidable opponent and an inspiration to many. With a big smile on his face, Luffy faces numerous challenges and gathers one-of-a-kind companions to join his ambitious quest. Together, they embrace perils and wonders on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Hunters are skilled professionals across many fields, ranging from treasure hunting to cooking, and they gain special access to resources and knowledge that help them achieve their goals. However, becoming a Hunter is a rare honor, obtainable only by those who endure a deadly test with an extremely low success rate. Twelve-year-old Gon Freecss sets out to take the Hunter Exam, motivated by the desire to find his missing father. Along the way, he meets three other applicants: Kurapika, who is driven by revenge; Leorio Paladiknight, who dreams of becoming a doctor; and Killua Zoldyck, a cheerful boy around the same age. As these four individuals face a dangerous journey, they battle immense obstacles in pursuit of their ambitions.

Seven kids at summer camp are shocked when snow starts falling in July. In the ensuing chaos, each of them receives a strange device that sends them to another world. When they wake up in this new place, they meet bizarre creatures calling themselves "Digimon," who explain that the children have arrived in the "Digital World," far from their own home. Armed only with the Digimon and their "Digivices," the seven children set out to find a way back home and uncover why they were brought here. Led by the impulsive Taichi Yagami and his hungry Digimon partner Agumon, the group must battle unknown evils as they learn more about this strange Digital World.

After a string of impressive wins with his AE86, Takumi Fujiwara has established himself as a rising star in street racing. However, his newfound confidence, earned on his home turf of Mount Akina, is threatened by a new team called Emperor. This team exclusively uses the Mitsubishi four-wheel drive Lancer Evolution, or Lan Evo—a car favored by most professional racers. Emperor's leader, Kyouichi Sudou, looks down on Takumi, viewing him as an inferior driver for piloting an outdated car that lacks the qualities of a modern race machine. Kyouichi's elitist mindset is also why his team consists solely of Lan Evo drivers. Can Takumi maintain his perfect record against the highly skilled and mechanically superior Emperor team, or will his winning streak come to an end?

On the surface, Kusakabe Maron appears to be an ordinary high school student, but she is actually the reincarnation of Jeanne d'Arc. Guided by the angel Fin Fish, she transforms into the phantom thief Jeanne at night to capture demons that have possessed artworks, preying on the vulnerable hearts of their owners. Because the artworks vanish after the demons are sealed, Maron is labeled a thief. Her life becomes even more complicated when a new classmate and neighbor arrives, who doubles as her rival, the thief Sinbad. With her best friend, the detective's daughter, determined to catch her, and Sinbad competing against her, Maron's missions are far from simple.

In a far-off age, humanity faces aggression from the Abh Empire, a species of highly evolved human-like beings with far superior technology. As numerous planets succumb to the Abh, mankind forms the Four Nations Alliance, a coalition comprising the United Mankind, the Republic of Greater Alcont, the Federation of Hania, and the People's Sovereign of Union Planets. Seikai no Monshou follows Jinto Linn. As a child, his father—the president of Martine—traded their planet for a prestigious role within the empire. Now a youthful count, Jinto must adapt to the customs of Abh nobility and reside among those who conquered his homeworld. Assisting him is Lafiel Abriel, a stern Abh princess who becomes his fast friend. En route to Jinto's new academy in the Abh homeland, their vessel becomes trapped in a fierce space clash between Alliance and Abh fleets. Jinto and Abriel are thrown into the turmoil, unaware that this battle signals the onset of a full-scale war between the Abh Empire and humanity.

Genki, a boy who enjoys playing video games, is suddenly transported into the world of Monster Rancher, where he meets Holly and the monsters Mochi, Suezo, Golem, Tiger, and Hare. Their goal is to find a way to revive the Phoenix, the only monster that can defeat the evil Moo.

Jiyu Nanohana lives a normal life as a schoolgirl until she encounters a forgetful samurai from three centuries ago who reveals her true identity as the reincarnation of the legendary swordsman Yagyu Jubei. By wearing the "Lovely Eyepatch," she can summon Jubei’s formidable combat skills whenever necessary. This power becomes essential as a rival clan, driven by an ancient family feud, relentlessly attempts to seize control of the Yagyu lineage.

Long ago, during an era of witchcraft and black magic, a malevolent sorceress enchants the emperor of a great dynasty, turning him into a mindless puppet. The kingdom falls into chaos, with evil spirits rampant everywhere. The human realm teeters on the brink of complete annihilation. The Confederation of the Immortal Masters devises a daring plan, dispatching a young master wizard to pursue and eliminate the villains and dark warlocks that plague the devastated lands.

The narrative centers on Elk, a bounty hunter navigating a peculiar futuristic world where advanced yet archaic technology coexists with primitive customs, magical creatures, and beasts—essentially blending elements of everything. An evil conspiracy capable of producing formidable monsters dubbed chimera, which can even assume human form, operates in the background. It does not take long before Elk rescues a young female beast-master and acquires some dangerous adversaries.

Adapted from the comics of the late Nekojiru. Includes 23 animated shorts that were broadcast on the TV Asahi Network program "Bokusho Mondai Boss Chara Ou." along with 4 episodes that were never aired.

This anime is based on the original Argentine graphic novel series with the same name. The story follows the title character, a genetically engineered super-soldier created through Dr. Von Reichter's sinister experiments. Von Reichter is actually a former Nazi who conducted horrific experiments during World War II. He escapes to South America, where he continues his work, ultimately producing the "Cybers"—among them Cybersix. Because the Cybers develop free will at a young age (an undesirable trait), Von Reichter destroys them all to prevent any rebellion. In the present, Cybersix is one of the Cybers who managed to flee and lives quietly under the alias "Adrian Seidelman." However, she discovers that her survival depends on a special substance created by Von Reichter, forcing her to hunt down the "Technos"—a newer generation of his super-soldiers—to stay alive. Unintentionally, she becomes a superhero, protecting the world from Dr. Von Reichter's creations and his evil schemes.

Li Meifon leads a complimentary protection and security firm that escorts vessels through outer space at no charge. Despite being only 16 years old, she demonstrates remarkable ability and leadership while commanding her crew aboard their ship, the Angel Links. However, disturbing recollections begin to surface, causing her to doubt her own history and purpose. Follow Li Meifon and the Angel Links crew as they journey across the Oracion star system, contending with pirates, governmental factions, and a Tao master, all while gradually revealing Meifon's concealed and shadowy origins.

In the year 356 BC, Alexander the Great reaches Greece bearing the dark prophecy that he is destined to be the "destroyer of the world." After assuming the throne as king of the Macedonians, he embarks on a rapid campaign of conquest. Eventually, he faces his foreordained rival Darius the Third in a conflict against Persia, a war that transforms Alexander into the demon he was meant to be, guaranteeing ruin for everyone in his way—and perhaps for himself as well.

This anime is adapted from a PlayStation game of the same name. The story follows four travelers journeying across the barren land of Filgaea, carving out a legendary tale along the way. These adventurers are Sheyenne Rainstorm, a gunslinger wielding the legendary weapons called ARMs; Kiel Aromax, a scientist who appears as if he ought to be carrying a sword; Roleta Oratorio the Crest Sorceress, a magic-user who employs cards known as Crests to cast spells; and Mirabelle Graceland, a member of the Noble Red, a family of vampiric beings living alongside humans. They are also accompanied by small, clever furry creatures from the Popepi Pipepo Tribe, named Isaac and Jerusha.

Miyuki Kobayakawa and Natsumi Sujimoto are best friends and partners who work alongside the rest of the crew at Bokuto station. They take on a varied assortment of lawbreakers, from high-tech panty thieves and purse-snatchers to traffic violators. With Miyuki's exceptional driving ability and technical know-how combined with Natsumi's energy and physical strength, the pair sometimes have to rely on unconventional approaches to make sure justice is done.

Kunyan experiences a series of chaotic misadventures in each episode. This comedic series features a narrator who provides scientific commentary on the events that befall her.

Yorn looks up at two enormous floating cities in the sky, longing to uncover their secrets. Suddenly, those secrets come after him. Edenic assassins kill his father, and Yorn becomes their next target. A nameless old man and a mysterious young girl assist Yorn in his search for his missing mother and the truth. Known as the God Hunter, Yorn races against the sinister schemes of the technological overlords.

Based on the classic Japanese novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden by Bakin Kyokutei Takizawa (1767), an adapted version was created as an animation. Set in the future, wars occurred in heaven over the eight moons created by the savior Fuse that surrounded God's land. When the war ended, only the Oowari family remained in power, and the surviving son gained control of all the moons of heaven except one. Meiten, the moon of the pope, whose people refrained from war and thus remained outside its terms. Eight people, each from a different moon, each possessing one of the jewels—the elements that make up Earth. They are destined to become humanity's saviors. All have sacrificed for these jewels and are determined to fulfill their duty to Queen Fuse, who entrusted them. When the mad emperor Kai threatens to revive a ghost that seeks to prevent Earth's restoration, these eight must battle using the powers granted by their jewels to create Earth and defeat those who would stop them. They all gather at Kusanagi, the ship at the center of God's land. They must assemble the jewels into the key called Yatsufusa at Kusanagi's core in order to create Earth.

In the year 2999, humanity is split into two factions, Terra and Ness, locked in a war fought with starships. One of the foremost pilots is the cocky teenager Yamamoto Yohko. During one of her missions, she and her crew are pulled into a temporal anomaly—reminiscent of Star Trek—that sends her back to the present day. Suffering from amnesia, she believes herself to be an ordinary high school student—until a chain of events leads her back to her ship, the TA-29, with her newfound friends fighting at her side in a war that closely resembles an arcade game, complete with 100 yen ignition costs.

Mito is no ordinary space pirate—she is a three-foot-tall alien with a childlike appearance and a courage that can rival a supernova. Known as the most dangerous pirate in the galaxy, she is a wanted criminal who habitually destroys a dozen police cruisers every morning before breakfast. Despite that, her deepest desire is to be called "Mom."

Aoi grew up as an ordinary boy on Earth, unaware that he was the successor to Mito—a queen who became a space pirate from an alien species that determines their gender at puberty. Aoi fell for Mutsuki, the police officer pursuing Mito, and together with her, they saved the universe. The only consequence was that Aoi transformed into a lovely young woman. Now a wicked being claiming to be the true Queen of the Universe emerges, wielding enough might to annihilate entire planets. Aoi must protect her new throne, but she requires Mutsuki's assistance. Mutsuki has to confront her own emotions for Aoi so they can protect Earth and become the galaxy's first royal duo of queens.