Best Adventure Anime of 2007

After two and a half years of rigorous training away from Konohagakure, the Hidden Leaf Village, Naruto Uzumaki returns, driven by events that strengthened his resolve to grow stronger. Meanwhile, Akatsuki, the enigmatic group of elite rogue ninja, moves closer to executing their ambitious plot, one that could endanger the entire shinobi world. Although Naruto is older and ominous threats loom ahead, his personality remains largely unchanged—he is still boisterous and childish—but he now exudes greater confidence and an even stronger determination to defend his friends and his home. Whatever challenges come his way, Naruto will continue fighting for what he holds dear, even at the cost of his own body, as the saga of the boy who dreams of becoming Hokage unfolds.

Simon and Kamina grow up in a deep subterranean village, hidden from the legendary surface world. Kamina is a wild, impulsive rebel determined to carve out his own legend, while Simon is a shy boy without any real dreams. While digging through the earth one day, Simon uncovers a strange object that proves to be the activation key for an ancient war machine, which the two name Lagann. With their newfound weapon, Simon and Kamina repel a sudden assault from the surface, aided by Yoko Littner—a fierce redhead with a large gun who roams the world above. After the fight, the sky becomes visible for the first time, inspiring Simon and Kamina to embark on a journey with Yoko across the barren surface. They soon join the struggle against the "Beastmen," humanoid monsters that torment what remains of humanity using powerful mecha called "Gunmen." Despite encountering difficulties and losses, the trio courageously battles these foes alongside other survivors to take back the surface, gradually uncovering a mystery that spans the entire galaxy.

When a shape-shifting demon craving human flesh, called a "youma," appears in Raki's village, a solitary woman with silver eyes enters carrying only a sword on her back. She is a "Claymore"—a being created as half-human and half-youma, specifically to wipe out these monsters. After Raki loses his family, the Claymore saves his life, but he is then exiled from his village. With no place left to go, he tracks down the Claymore, known as Clare, and chooses to accompany her on her travels. As they move from settlement to settlement, slaying youma along the way, more details about Clare's organization and her fellow fighters become clear. With each village cleansed and every fiend destroyed, they draw nearer to the youma that Clare has sworn to avenge ever since she decided to become a Claymore.

Celebrated as heroes for protecting Tristain, Louise Françoise and her familiar Saito Hiraga face tremendous pressure to safeguard the Kingdom. Across the sea, Albion enjoys a fragile truce, but the newly crowned Queen Henrietta must navigate growing political turmoil and a shadowy villain scheming against her rule. Confronted by persistent threats, Louise and Saito are forced to work together once more. No longer weighed down by her old nickname "Louise the Zero," the young mage now wields Void magic powerful enough to destroy an entire village, yet mastering this ability remains a considerable challenge. As tensions mount, the ideal of selfless loyalty is put to the test, but Louise and Saito remain determined to fulfill their duty until the very end.

As a boy, Afro witnessed his father being slain by a swordsman named Justice. After killing Afro’s father, Justice discarded the Number Two headband and took the Number One for himself, seeking its godlike power. Years later, Afro now wears the Number Two headband, which grants him the right to challenge the Number One. He embarks on a quest to avenge his father, but the whole world is against him. Only the Number Two can fight the Number One, yet anyone can fight the Number Two. With countless foes hunting for his rank, Afro must fight through a relentless wave of enemies and obstacles to reach the Number One and achieve his revenge.

During Japan's Sengoku period, a young orphan named Kotarou and his dog Tobimaru survive by stealing from villagers. However, Kotarou finds himself hunted by assassins sent by China's Ming Dynasty for reasons unrelated to his petty thefts. The duo encounters Nanashi, a ronin sheltering in a small temple, just as Kotarou is attacked and Tobimaru is poisoned. Though the samurai saves the helpless pair from their pursuers, he sees no need to assist them further. However, when offered a gem as payment for bodyguard services, he reluctantly agrees to Kotarou's proposal—only until Tobimaru recovers and they reach their destination. As the three embark on a dangerous journey, it becomes clear that their path is fraught with peril, as the Ming Dynasty has dispatched a fearsome swordsman to capture Kotarou and fulfill a certain prophecy.

In the face of an impending calamitous drought, the Star Readers of the Shin Yogo Empire must find a way to prevent widespread hunger. Ancient legends tell of the first emperor and eight warriors who killed a water demon to avert a great drought and secure the land that would become Shin Yogo. Should a water demon appear again, its death could bring deliverance. But the water demon takes form inside the emperor's own son, Prince Chagum—by imperial decree, Chagum must be sacrificed to rescue the realm. Meanwhile, a mysterious spear-wielding bodyguard named Balsa arrives in Shin Yogo for her own business. After rescuing Chagum from a thinly disguised assassination attempt, she is charged by the prince's mother to shield him from the emperor and his pursuers. Tied to a sacred oath she made long ago, Balsa agrees. Seirei no Moribito follows Balsa as she undertakes her mission to protect Chagum, delving into the wonders of life, nature, family, and the connections that grow between strangers.

In the near future, augmented reality is an essential part of everyday life. A gentle middle school girl named Yuuko "Yasako" Okonogi and her family have relocated to Daikoku City, despite rumors of people vanishing there. Her grandmother, known as "Mega-baa," runs a shop called Megasia that deals in illegal tools capable of interacting with parts of the virtual world. Mega-baa also operates an unofficial detective agency called "Coil," made up of children around Yasako's age who investigate and address corruption within the virtual world. Yasako becomes involved with the group when Fumie Hashimoto, a playful Coil member, helps rescue her cyberdog Densuke after he becomes trapped in virtual space while chasing a mysterious virus. Also looking into these corruptions and viruses is a sharp-tongued hacker named Yuuko Amasawa, whom the others refer to as Isako. Can Coil uncover the truths behind the mysterious viruses and corruption, and if they can, at what cost?

Following their departure from Record Country, where the book of memories was kept, Syaoran and his companions arrive in Tokyo Country. This nation is engulfed in a violent conflict between rival factions fighting over natural resources and survival, resulting in a landscape drenched in blood. As the group is drawn into this struggle for existence, they must confront personal issues and uncover shocking truths that fundamentally alter the course of their journey. A devastating betrayal and a life-threatening battle leave them forever changed, ensuring they can never return to who they were before.

Nadie is a bounty hunter with a strong attitude, and her next target is Ellis, a young girl suffering from amnesia who is suspected of murdering a renowned scientist. After capturing Ellis, Nadie impulsively decides to escort her to Wiñay Marka, a location rumored to hold the key to unlocking Ellis’s lost memories and mysterious past. Nadie makes it clear that this assistance does not mean Ellis will go free; once Ellis discovers what she seeks, Nadie intends to hand her over to the authorities. Guided solely by Ellis’s connection to a gemstone known as the Inca Rose, the two embark on a journey southward through Mexico in search of the enigmatic Eternal City of Wiñay Marka.

When Shu’s village is assaulted by a mysterious force, he and his companions Jiro and Kluke resolve to protect their home. During the conflict, they encounter the warrior Zola and gain the ability to harness Shadow, a power that allows them to manifest their shadows into formidable beasts. Shu bonds with Blue Dragon, one of the most potent of these creatures, and the group embarks on a quest to vanquish their foe.

Shuurei Kou and Eigetsu To, a gifted boy from a modest background who is her close friend, have been appointed as joint governors of Sa province, one of the eight regions comprising Saiunkoku. They aim to transform the area into a hub for academic study, hoping this will finally bring much-needed prosperity to the land. When Shuurei travels to the capital to secure official permission for their ambitious plan, the fragile peace in Sa province is shattered by a deadly plague that spreads chaos and loss among the populace. She leaves Eigetsu in charge to manage the crisis while she rallies her connections to locate a cure. However, Eigetsu is distracted by unresolved issues from his past, allowing Shuurei’s rivals to exploit the instability and weaken her standing. Although becoming a government official was Shuurei’s lifelong ambition, navigating this role as the first woman to hold such a post proves incredibly difficult. Faced with mounting dangers, she must decide whether to rise to the occasion and conquer these obstacles or succumb to the overwhelming pressures threatening her authority.

Night Wizard refers to those entrusted with protecting the world from approaching darkness. Renji Hiiragi is one of these Night Wizards, frequently summoned for missions despite his desire to attend school and graduate. However, his newest assignment involves protecting Elis Shiho, a new transfer student at his academy. On her first day, Elis is pulled into the Astronomy Club by Renji's childhood friend Kureha Akabane, and soon discovers that she herself possesses the power to become a Night Wizard after obtaining one of the seven secret Jewels, the Jewel of Kindness. Now, alongside Renji and Kureha, Elis starts her fight and new life as a Night Wizard.

In Tatsumi Town, mysterious disappearances keep happening one after another. Kiriya has a vision of a beautiful girl with pointed ears. A book that speaks of an alternate world is discovered. Meanwhile, Mao comes to our world searching for her long-lost friend, Zero. But she does not expect to find Souma and Kureha, and especially not to accidentally bring them back to her own world. Now Souma and Kureha must find a way to return. However, other forces are at work in the shadows, and Souma and Kureha will discover that getting home is much harder than they first thought.

In ancient times, the blacksmith Adin created a belt featuring seven potent gems, each sourced from one of Deltora’s seven tribes. Using the belt’s immense power, he thwarted the Shadow Lord’s bid to seize the kingdom. Adin became the king of Deltora, yet he remained aware that his foe was still undefeated. Centuries have passed, and the Shadow Lord’s legacy has faded into near oblivion, leading the citizens of Deltora to view their monarchy as distant and indifferent. To their horror, the Shadow Lord returns, shattering the Belt of Deltora by dispersing the seven gems throughout the land. Jarred, a trusted friend of the young king Endon, helps the royal couple escape the castle as the Shadow Lord assumes control, after which they separate to go into hiding. Now ruling Deltora with an iron fist, the Shadow Lord’s tyranny endures for many years. Yet, hope persists in Lief, Jarred’s son, who has been lovingly raised and trained to locate the scattered gemstones and restore the Belt of Deltora. Joined by his friends Barda and Jasmine, Lief must confront treacherous adversaries and perilous creatures to defeat the Shadow Lord and bring peace back to Deltora.

During a paleontological expedition in Africa, Dr. Taylor and his son Max are joined by Max's best friend, Rex. After Max discovers magical stone slabs featuring dinosaur illustrations, the boys and their companion Zoe are summoned by the dinosaurs themselves. They learn that an evil group known as the Alpha Gang, under the command of the sinister Dr. Z, has traveled back in time to capture dinosaurs with the intent of conquering the world. Max, Rex, and Zoe must journey across the globe to defeat Dr. Z and the Alpha Gang while locating the dinosaurs.

In the Ken Empire, justice is nothing but a lie. Lord Keiro, the insane Shogun leading the Imperial Army, tears a path of fear across the countryside while hunting for the sacred sword that would grant him godhood. Blocking his path is Taito, an all-powerful star reborn as a human—a young hero determined to wield his heavenly strength to avenge those murdered by the villainous Shogun. Taito's supernatural powers push him toward a brutal confrontation with Keiro, but if he uses them without restraint, his new abilities could destroy his own existence. To gain control and transform into a true heroic martial artist, Taito must find guidance from others like himself: the seven star-born warriors whose might can bring down a corrupt empire.

After conquering Mt. Everest, climbing partners Saruwatari Gorou and "Lostman" Jack F. Woodbridge gaze up at the ISA Space Station and each swears to travel into space. When Helium 3, a new energy source, is found on the moon, NASA launches a project called "Nexus" to exploit that energy for Earth. This follows the two men and the separate journeys they take to make their dream come true in the race to tap the next-generation fuel.

A decade after the great war, tensions are rising in Wellber, a kingdom struggling to maintain peace as conflict with neighboring Sangatras looms. To avert war, King Haidel of Wellber arranges for his daughter, Princess Rita, to marry Prince Guernia of Sangatras. But Rita stabs her intended groom and flees. Enraged, King Ranbahnhof of Sangatras threatens to declare war unless Rita is captured and publicly executed within fourteen days. To prevent the worst outcome, Rita decides to head for the neutral country of Greedom. Meanwhile, a female thief named Tina sneaks into Castle Wellber seeking treasure and happens to witness Rita stabbing Guernia. By coincidence or necessity, Tina learns that the "Wasp Man"—her sworn enemy who murdered her parents—is also in Greedom. Tina agrees to become Rita's bodyguard as they journey toward Greedom. Bearing their fates and destinies, the two meet, depart, and set out on their travels. What awaits them is war or peace, vengeance or death...

Yukari Morita set out to search for her father, who vanished in the South Seas, unaware just how far her quest would take her. Traveling alone to the Solomon Islands is already a huge undertaking for a high school girl, but Yukari then encounters an astronaut from the Solomon Space Association, an organization struggling to create a rocket powerful enough to send someone into space. When SSA director Nasuda meets the petite Yukari, he realizes she is light enough to ride a less powerful rocket the SSA has already constructed. He proposes a deal: if Yukari agrees to serve as their astronaut, the SSA will help locate her missing father. Does Yukari have the right stuff to launch into the most extraordinary space adventure ever?

The Imperial Seal has been passed from generation to generation since ancient times, granting immense power to the warriors it chooses. This is the story of those warriors. In an era of chaos and civil war, massive armies clash in epic battles, and great heroes carve their names into history. Yet it is also a time of death and destruction, where the people live in constant dread of the sword. Into this world steps the reluctant Rikuson (Lu Xun), whose family guarded the Imperial Seal until Sonsaku stole it. Urged by his mentor, Rikuson offers his services to Sonsaku to confirm the will of the Imperial Seal. But assassins strike down Sonsaku, and the Seal is lost. Thus begins Rikuson’s journey to recover the Imperial Seal and discover his destiny.

Whether the setting is the future or the past, it is a world of fantasy and horror lurking in the shadows of the demon city. Within the city, a series of mysterious incidents that cannot be explained by science have been taking place. To resolve these incidents, three girl detectives with special abilities are brought together. Hayama Kotono. She is an orphan living in a convent. Shirafuji Natuski. She is Kotono's classmate and a pop idol. Hijiri Misaki. She is a mysterious girl who battles the nightmares of her past life. Those who wish to bring about the Judgement Day on the world. Those who wish to save the world. Which side is justice, and which is evil? When Kotono meets a boy who has lost his memory, the wheels of the story begin to turn, albeit slowly. Then, as they unravel the mysteries, the three girls will confront a fate that will affect the very existence of humanity.

This second series follows the events of the second video game, centering on the lost continent of Mu. That ancient civilization disappeared long ago, and a few of its remnants survive as myths and legends known as UMAs (unidentified lifeforms). The UMAs start merging with humans to search for the treasures of Mu—the powerful ooparts, which would enable them to restore Mu. After Subaru and War-Rock encounter a number of strange enemies, they meet a professor named Doctor Orihime, who sends them on a quest to find the ooparts and stop the UMAs. By using the ooparts, Rockman can assume new forms such as Thunder Berserk, Fire Dinosaur, and Green Shinobi.

The second season of Moonlight Mile.

The conflict with the Insectors to protect the Inner World continues as Hunter Steele and the Spider Riders fight to defend Arachna. Although they successfully avert a crisis with the aid of their companions—Igneous, a brilliant young royal military officer; Magma, a reckless warrior; and Corona, a compassionate girl—the respite is brief. When news arrives that the Kingdom of Nuuma is under attack by the Insectors, the Spider Riders hesitate to abandon Arachna. However, driven by a need to repay past debts, they cross the Inner Ocean to safeguard the kingdom. Tasked with locating four of the Oracle's keys, which were hidden by the Insectors' leader, Hunter and his allies strive to establish lasting peace. As the epic finale to the series, the story asks whether the four Oracle Keys will reach Hunter and the Spider Riders, or if Mantid and the Insectors will finally succeed in conquering the Inner World.

The exploits of Putin and Kirenenko, a pair of rabbits imprisoned in Russia, persist as they attempt to flee while evading the terrifying Soviet bunnies hot on their heels.

A decade ago, the evil organization known as the Zakum targeted the World Tree, which maintained global peace and order. Led by humans, the brave Warriors, intelligent Magicians, agile Archers, and sly Thieves united to battle the Zakums. To save itself, the World Tree triggered a self-destruct sequence, leading the other races to falsely blame the humans for its destruction. With their homelands devastated, many survivors fled to Maple Island, believing those who remained would perish. Life on Maple Island has become increasingly difficult, sparking an endless conflict among the various races. Now, ten years later, protagonist Al vows to restore the World Tree and sets out with companions to find its seeds. Meanwhile, the Zakums return...

In the year 20XX, enormous enigmatic robots called "Giant Robo (GR)" begin to appear around the world, destroying cities and plunging Earth into fear. Their next target is Japan. The story's hero, Daisaku Kusama, who works at a diving shop, encounters a mysterious girl known only as V. She leads him to an ancient ruin on Minami Yonaguni Island in Okinawa, where he forms a contract with the massive robot "Giant Robo 1 (GR1)." Daisaku then allies with UNISOM (the good side) and is approved as the commander of GR1. His battle against GRO (the evil side) commences, generating many dramatic events. Before long, the Giant Robo of the 21st century will pose a question to the world about the true meaning of its power.

In an alternate timeline where Shobu Kirifuda lost his duel against Hakuoh during the Season 1 episode "Just Duel It," a shadowy organization takes an interest in the young duelist's unique talent for manifesting Duel Master creatures into reality. Backed by his friends, Shobu duels with passion, discipline, and heart, driven to follow in his father's footsteps and become the next Kaijudo master.

Second season of Jang Geum's Dream.

After a sudden and devastating attack destroys his home, young Rai learns that he is a secret heir of the Tigeroids, an ancient peaceful race locked in a long conflict with the cunning Dragonoids. In a parallel universe known as Suhn, the Tigeroids and Dragonoids are locked in a fierce struggle to recover 500 lost tai chi symbols. Whoever gathers these precious and powerful characters will gain ultimate power to control their world and defeat their enemies. As Rai trains his natural tai chi abilities to counter the Dragonoids, he must search for the missing tai chi characters and fight to become one of the champion Tai Chi Chasers.

The Glass no Kantai special episodes delve into the backstory of the Imperial Royal Family, detailing the occurrences that took place prior to the television series.

This flash animation depicts a long-distance tank race set in the Taklimakan desert, a real desert in Northwest China. It was broadcast as a segment of the variety program "Fight Tension☆Depart," which originally aired the anime as part of its lineup.

Bonolon is known as the warrior who emerges from the forest of the great oaks. Despite his enormous frame and orange exterior, Bonolon is just a 9-year-old child. In spite of his young age, however, Bonolon has a powerful sense of justice and aims to become a dependable man. The tears of those who are saddened or in distress travel through the roots of the great oaks, conveying their emotions to Bonolon. He then appears from the great oaks to resolve their troubles and fulfill their wishes.

Prince Shampoo resides in the spotless and gleaming Bubble Kingdom. Feeling weary of his routine, he leaps beyond the protective dome to discover the grimy aspects of the outside world. There, he meets a range of individuals and comes to grasp the true meanings of dirtiness and cleanliness.