Best Adventure Anime of 2019

After keeping his feelings hidden for five years, high school student Taiju Ooki finally works up the courage to confess to Yuzuriha Ogawa. But just as he begins, a blinding green light engulfs Earth, instantly turning all of humanity into stone. Thousands of years later, Taiju wakes up to find the modern world completely gone, replaced by a nature-covered landscape of statues. He soon encounters the only other human he knows still alive: his science-obsessed friend Senkuu, who has been conscious for several months. Senkuu reveals his grand plan—to rebuild civilization from scratch using science. Combining Taiju's physical strength with Senkuu's intellect, they form a powerful duo and soon discover a way to revive those turned to stone. However, Senkuu's ambitious strategy faces obstacles when those who awaken challenge his ideas. Meanwhile, the true cause behind humanity's petrification remains a mystery.

Young Thorfinn spent his childhood listening to tales told by old sailors who had crossed the ocean and arrived at the fabled land called Vinland. According to legend, it was a warm and fertile place where no one needed to fight—nothing like the frozen Icelandic village where he was born, and certainly nothing like the life he leads now as a mercenary. War has become his home. Though his father once told him, "You have no enemies. Nobody does. There is no one it is okay to hurt," as Thorfinn grew older, he came to believe that could not be further from the truth. The ongoing conflict between England and the Danes worsens every year. Death has become ordinary, and the Viking mercenaries revel in every moment of it. By allying with either side, they can drastically shift the balance of power, and the Vikings are eager to earn reputations for themselves while taking whatever spoils they can. Amid all this chaos, Thorfinn must pursue his revenge: to kill Askeladd, the man who murdered his father. For the Vikings, it seems, the only paradise is this relentless age of war and death.

The Four Cardinal Heroes are a group of regular guys from present-day Japan called to the kingdom of Melromarc to serve as its saviors. Melromarc is a country suffering from the Waves of Catastrophe, which have repeatedly devastated the land and brought disaster to its citizens for centuries. The four heroes are each given a sword, spear, bow, and shield to defeat these Waves. Naofumi Iwatani, an otaku, is cursed with the role of the "Shield Hero." With nothing but a weak shield, Naofumi is looked down upon and mocked by the other heroes and the kingdom's citizens because of his poor offensive power and unimpressive personality. After the heroes receive supplies and companions to train alongside, Naofumi begins his journey with the sole person who agrees to join him, Malty Melromarc. However, she soon betrays him, and he is wrongly accused of assaulting her. As a result, Naofumi faces severe discrimination and hatred from the people of Melromarc for a crime he never committed. With deep hurt and distrust burning inside him, Naofumi sets out to build his own strength and repair his reputation. But as he goes on, the hardship of traveling alone becomes too great, so Naofumi purchases a dying demi-human slave named Raphtalia to join him. As the Waves draw closer to the kingdom, Naofumi and Raphtalia must battle to ensure the kingdom's survival and shield its people from their doomed destiny.

The land of the greedy samurai lord Daigo Kagemitsu is withering, and he will stop at nothing to gain power—even renouncing Buddha and forging a pact with demons. Twelve demons answer his prayers, granting him the strength he craves to develop his domain, but at a cost. When Kagemitsu's first son is born, the infant lacks limbs, a nose, eyes, ears, and even skin—yet he somehow survives. The child is cast into a river and forgotten. However, fate intervenes when a medicine man rescues him, fitting him with prosthetics and weapons so he can survive and defend himself. The boy grows up, and though he cannot see, hear, or feel anything, he must slay the demons that took his body parts as tribute. With each demon's death, he reclaims a piece of himself that is rightfully his. He wanders alone for many years until he meets an orphan boy named Dororo, who becomes his friend. This unlikely pair of outcasts now struggles for survival and their humanity in a merciless world overrun by demons.

In the sprawling city of Orario, adventurers pour in to brave the monster-filled "Dungeon" as a daily routine. Among them is the easily embarrassed yet courageous Bell Cranel, the only member of the Hestia Familia. With support from his demi-human assistant Liliruca Arde and skilled blacksmith Welf Crozzo, Bell earns the nickname Little Rookie as he becomes the fastest-rising adventurer in Orario through his exploits in the Dungeon's deeper floors. Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka II follows Bell's ongoing journey as he seeks to bring honor to his goddess and safeguard those dear to him. Meanwhile, various familias and deities throughout the city start paying attention to his accomplishments and try to recruit him into their own ranks.

It comes as no surprise that the Demon Lord's forces fear the Crimson Demons, the clan to which Megumin and Yunyun belong. Even if the Demon Lord's generals attack their village, the Crimson Demons can easily brush them off thanks to their unrivaled mastery of advanced and overpowered magic. When Yunyun receives what appears to be a serious letter about an impending disaster in her hometown, she promptly informs Kazuma Satou and the rest of his party. After a series of absurd misunderstandings, it turns out to be nothing more than a prank by a fellow demon who wants to become an author. Even so, Megumin grows worried about her family and sets out toward the Crimson Demons' village with the group. Once there, Kazuma and the others decide to sightsee the wonders of Megumin's birthplace. However, they soon come to realize that the nonsense threat they received might have been more than just a joke.

After the defeat of Quinella, the pontifex of the Axiom Church, the situation has not settled. When Kazuto "Kirito" Kirigaya contacts the real world, he learns that the Ocean Turtle, a mega-float controlled by Rath, was attacked. The raiders cause a short-circuit that damages Kirito's fluctlight, leaving him in a coma. Worried about the safety of those in the Axiom Church, Alice brings the unconscious Kirito back to her former home, Rulid Village, ignoring her banishment for an unresolved crime. She now lives a quiet, peaceful life near the village, hoping Kirito will awaken. But tragedy strikes when Alice realizes the Dark Territory has begun invading the Human Empire. Taking up her old name, Alice Synthesis Thirty, she vows to defeat the Dark Territory and protect the world that Kirito and Eugeo fought so hard to defend.

Hajime Nagumo, an ordinary 17-year-old otaku, has his mundane life disrupted when he and his classmates are transported to a fantasy world to save humanity. While his peers gain powerful combat skills, Hajime is ridiculed for receiving a seemingly useless transmutation ability with no offensive power. During a mission in the Great Orcus Labyrinth, a classmate betrays him and casts him into a deep chasm. Though he survives the fall, he must face dangerous monsters and harsh trials that force him into a grim fight for survival. Determined to make it out and return home, Hajime allies with Yue, an imprisoned vampire he meets in the depths, who shares his objective. Together with other companions they gather, Hajime struggles to escape the labyrinth, slowly transforming from a powerless outcast into the strongest adventurer in the world.

After defeating the 10 Commandments, Meliodas and the Seven Deadly Sins take a respite in the Kingdom of Liones. However, this peace is short-lived, as the group must undergo intense trials meant to prepare them for their previous enemies and mend their lingering emotional wounds. With guidance from those connected to their past, the Sins work to stop the 10 Commandments' nefarious plots, which were set in motion ten thousand years ago. As they investigate further, they discover deep secrets about each other and their forebears. Armed with this knowledge, the true battle against the 10 Commandments begins. Nanatsu no Taizai: Kamigami no Gekirin follows the Seven Deadly Sins and their allies, revealing that their actions have set off far-reaching effects in the current era, much greater than they initially anticipated.

There is a well-known saying: "you can never be too careful." It is crucial to prepare for every possible scenario, even if it seems like a pointless waste of time. Additionally, in RPGs and similar games, it is wise to overlevel compared to your enemies to ensure total victory. These words describe Seiya Ryuuguuin a little too well. Summoned by the goddess Ristarte to prevent the world of Gaeabrande from being destroyed, the hero begins his noble quest. However, despite having overpowered stats, he spends an extremely long time training himself. He uses his strongest skills against weak enemies and buys far too many supplies and potions—all in the name of safety. While his attitude may be somewhat irritating, it could very well be what saves Gaeabrande, especially given that it is a world where the forces of evil dominate every expectation.

Ordinary high school student Taichi Nishimura and his childhood friend Rin Azuma are walking to class one normal morning when a blinding light suddenly envelops them, transporting them to a fantasy world filled with magical beasts. After arriving, they barely survive a dangerous encounter with a monster but are saved by a group of adventurers. These experienced travelers warn that without any preparation or skills, the pair is vulnerable to the increasing monster threats, and advise them to visit the Guild to have their magical aptitude evaluated and register as adventurers. However, the results of their assessment are unprecedented: Taichi and Rin display abilities far beyond those of typical mages, instantly elevating them from ordinary students to overpowered cheat magicians. As the duo adapts to their new surroundings and learns to control their immense powers, they seek a way back home and investigate the reason behind their sudden displacement. Yet, even as they proceed on this journey, hidden perils and unexpected troubles continue to emerge from the shadows.

In the year 2063, space travel has become a practical and commercial reality. When the cheerful Aries Spring arrives at the spaceport for a camp on the distant planet McPa, a reckless thief snatches her purse. The athletic Kanata Hoshijima quickly retrieves it, and Aries learns he is among the group of teenagers joining her on the excursion as team B-5. After reaching their campsite, the trip takes a sudden turn when a strange sphere of black light pulls them into the depths of outer space. Stranded with little hope, they discover an abandoned ship nearby that offers a way home. However, they soon realize they are not near their campsite but are actually thousands of light-years away from home. Faced with this reality, the nine members must carefully manage their resources, preserve their strength, and work together to overcome the challenges of space. Though the reason for their abrupt predicament remains unclear, they set out on the perilous journey back home aboard their new ship, the Astra.

Most teenage gamers would find the prospect of forming a party with their mother in an online game both improbable and awkward. However, Masato Oosuki faces this exact situation. After filling out what appears to be a pointless survey, he is transported into a fantasy MMORPG, where his mother, Mamako, has accompanied him. To make matters more interesting, Mamako proves to be an overwhelmingly powerful swordswoman with the ability to execute two-hit multi-target attacks. Following some initial friction, the pair seeks out companions, encountering the merchant Porta and the sage Wise, as they begin their quest to clear the game.

Seven Japanese high school students, celebrated globally for their exceptional abilities, survive a plane crash and awaken in the medieval fantasy realm of Freyjagard. This world is structured around feudal society, where the byuma, a race possessing animal traits and immense physical power, coexist with the hyuma, who carry a slight potential for magic. After being rescued by Winona, a byuma warrior, and her adopted elven daughter Lyrule, the group vows to repay the kindness of Elm Village’s residents by utilizing their superior knowledge and skills, while simultaneously seeking a means to return to their original world. Tsukasa Mikogami, the Prime Minister of Japan, serves as the leader of these prodigies. He coordinates their activities within Freyjagard, aiming to secure the intelligence and resources required to fulfill their objectives. Suspecting a link between their predicament and an ancient prophecy concerning seven heroes from another world who vanquished a malevolent dragon, Tsukasa encourages the group to study the local culture and hunt for clues pointing toward Earth. However, he issues a strict directive: they must proceed with caution and avoid exerting themselves fully, ensuring that their extraordinary capabilities do not inadvertently destroy the world they inhabit.

Akira Oono, an ordinary office worker, has been managing the MMORPG Infinity Game for fifteen years. When he decides to finally shut down the servers, he finds himself transported into the body of Hakuto Kunai, the game's middle-aged Demon Lord, as the clock strikes midnight. Shortly after his mysterious arrival, he sees the demon Greole chasing a little girl named Aku. He easily defeats the creature, but remains uneasy, as he has no memory of creating either the girl or the demon. Questioning whether he is truly inside the world he designed, Hakuto decides to investigate. With Aku as his guide and companion, he embarks on a journey to discover who or what summoned him to this fantasy realm—all while leaving chaos and destruction in his path.

Misato Kurihara spent most of her life standing out due to her extraordinary personality, never experiencing the joy of close friends or a normal existence. After a sudden death, she finds herself in a divine realm, given the chance to be reincarnated with one wish. Longing for the ordinary life she always desired, she asks to be born as a normal person with abilities that are average for the world she will enter. Reborn as Adele von Ascham, the daughter of a noble, she discovers that her magical powers far exceed what anyone would call average. Still determined to live the life she wanted, she leaves home and enrolls at a hunter school in a distant kingdom, using the alias "Mile." But no matter how hard she tries to conceal her overwhelming potential, achieving her goal proves difficult—especially when faced with the absurd situations that keep arising.

A fresh age of discovery dawns when a mysterious new continent called Magmell suddenly emerges. Its enormous reserves of unprecedented natural resources drive expeditions into its sprawling terrain. But the uncharted is not always peaceful. To support these ventures, specialists called "anglers" focus on handling Magmell's hazardous creatures. Among them is the exceptionally skilled and seasoned Inyou, who carries out search and rescue missions for clients alongside his assistant, Zero.

After a school trip takes a disastrous turn, Homare Onishima, Shion Kujou, Asuka Suzumori, and Mutsu Amatani find themselves marooned on a deserted island. While Shion, Asuka, and Mutsu are panicked and desperate, Homare remains oddly composed. Fortunately for the group, this is far from her first experience being stranded. Homare spent her childhood training alongside her survivalist father across the globe, scaling cliffs, setting traps for prey, constructing shelters, and extracting valuable nutrients from moose testicles. To Homare, surviving on an uninhabited island with little hope of rescue is a trivial challenge. The real obstacle is her three companions. As Homare unflinchingly instructs her classmates in the essentials of survival—including consuming fish blood and eating cicadas—the girls begin to realize that being stranded might not be as terrible as they once thought.

This film compiles episodes nine through thirteen of the 2017 television series. Riko and Reg descend into the third layer, where Riko experiences the Curse for the first time. They continue down to the fourth layer, where an Orbed Piercer injures Riko's arm, prompting Reg to attempt a rescue. Nanachi arrives to help, saving Riko's poisoned arm. In exchange, Nanachi asks Reg to kill her immortal companion, Mitty. Following this, Nanachi joins Riko and Reg on their journey to reach the bottom of the Abyss.

This film compiles episodes one through eight of the 2017 television series, incorporating new scenes for the opening. It follows Riko as she descends into the Abyss alongside her robotic companion, Reg, and chronicles their journey to the second layer, where they encounter the White Whistle Ozen. Ozen then discloses information regarding Riko's mother.

Iride Akatsuki finds a hidden area in the game 'Nakanohito Genome' that is actually a real life challenge. After being kidnapped, he wakes up in a strange place with several other teammates. Each person specializes in a specific type of game, like farming games, fighting games, puzzle games, and so on. A teacher with a llama head gathers them after clearing level 1 to explain how the game will proceed. Will this group of gamers succeed and make it back to their real lives?

After escaping Rumble Town, Seth, Doc, and Melie return to the Artemis Institute. With Alma's help, Seth discovers more about his enigmatic brother Piodon. However, the search for the Nemeses' legendary home, the Radiant, has been delayed long enough, so the Horned Boy and his companions set out for the island-continent of the Wizard Knights. Audiences may see this as a fresh setting, but in truth it is a crumbling world on the verge of collapse! Seth must not only endure these trials, but also confront a strange personal affliction: visions that creep further into his mind with each passing day.

Wei Wuxian continues to pretend he is the mad troublemaker from the Lanling Jin Clan, now living at the Cloud Recesses. Meanwhile, his former fellow cultivator, Lan Wangji, investigates the demonic severed arm that is in their possession. The arm radiates an intense malevolent energy, forcing the two to cooperate to hold it in check. Yet the severed arm is not the only dark presence threatening the area. As spiritual disturbances intensify within the mountains belonging to the Gusu Lan Clan, the pair must work to bring back the natural order. The tale of Wei Wuxian's disgrace deepens, revealing more about his journey into the forbidden demonic cultivation. The demonic arm puts further pressure on his already troublesome disposition. Now he must demonstrate that he has genuinely left the evil path behind and is not the crazed sorcerer others still believe him to be.

In the Kanto region, Satoshi is invited by Professor Yukinari Ookido to attend Professor Sakuragi's lab-opening ceremony in Vermillion City. During the ceremony, Professor Sakuragi receives an alert about a possible rare Pokémon appearing in Vermillion City's harbor, prompting Satoshi and other trainers to rush there in search of the mysterious creature. At the harbor, they find Lugia—a Legendary Pokémon—battling other trainers. Observing the trainers' methods, Satoshi orders his partner Pikachu to strike Lugia with a Thunderbolt attack. Unaffected, Lugia flees, but Satoshi leaps onto its back with determination. To his surprise, he meets another boy, Gou, who has also jumped onto Lugia's back. Together, they ride Lugia on a wild adventure across the seas. When Lugia sets them back on land, Satoshi and Gou say goodbye to Lugia and return to Sakuragi Institute. Impressed by Gou's observations and Satoshi's insights from their encounter, Sakuragi asks the duo to become his new research partners. Thus begins their journey, traveling across multiple regions to encounter many new Pokémon—including those capable of Gigantamax!

Fleeing the Erste Empire, Gran and the crew of the Grandcypher get an offer to arrange a ceasefire. They travel to the neutral location of Albion Citadel, where they are hosted by Vira Lillie, the current Lord Commander of Albion and an old friend of Katalina Alize from their officer training days. Imperial General Furias issues the Skyfarers a formal pardon, but the tense atmosphere remains unresolved. Given a chance to relax, the Skyfarers go to a ball thrown by Vira in honor of their arrival. Still, friction persists because Furias and the Erste faction stay on Albion even after the talks are over. When the crew learns that a Primal Beast exists on the island, they are stunned to find a letter from Katalina in which she resigns. As Gran goes off to search for their former companion, Eugen and Rackam decide to probe the Imperial presence on the island, believing there is a more sinister plot hidden up the Empire's sleeve.

A metropolis vanishes without a trace, leaving professional courier Takuya, a solitary figure, to encounter Yuki, the sole survivor of the catastrophe. Guided by a communication from Yuki’s father, who is presumed missing, the duo sets out to locate the vanished location known as Lost. Their path is fraught with unforeseen challenges that prove particularly jarring for Yuki. They must navigate the grief of those left behind, contend with a shadowy organization pulling the strings, and expose a concealed conspiracy. Initially strangers, Takuya and Yuki strengthen their connection as they journey together to solve the enigma surrounding the disappeared city.

Destiny is recorded in one's Book of Fate, a text penned by enigmatic Story Tellers that dictates every minor aspect of existence. However, certain Story Tellers prefer meddling in the narratives of others instead of composing their own. These malicious entities, called Chaos Tellers, aim to destroy stories by overwriting the Books of Fate. Ex, Reina, Tao, and Shane were born with empty books. Shunned by society because of this anomaly, they leave their predetermined paths behind to seek happier existences. In this uncharted expanse, they meet legendary fairy tale figures like Cinderella, Momotarou, and Snow White. Simultaneously, they strive to defeat the Chaos Tellers and restore harmony to the tales.

Luo Xiaohei is a young monster who typically appears as a small black cat. Forced to abandon his forest home due to deforestation and human expansion, he wanders the city until he meets Feng Xi, another monster who leads him to a secluded island shared by a small community of creatures. Just as Xiaohei begins to settle in, Wuxian, a human Guild Executor, arrives hunting Feng Xi. After Feng Xi and his friends escape via teleportation, Xiaohei is left alone with Wuxian. Despite his refusal to aid the man who attacked his new friends, Xiaohei is compelled to travel with Wuxian to the Guild. This uncertain journey exposes him to a different viewpoint on the evolving relationship between humans and monsters in a changing world.

In a barren wasteland where resources are scarce and survival is paramount, essential supplies are transported via zeppelins, dependent on the protection of mercenary crews flying single-engine fighters. These courageous pilots clash with pirates and political turmoil to maintain stability in these bleak territories. Kylie, a skilled and spirited pilot, joins the Kotobuki Squadron, recruited by her childhood friend Emma. Leveraging her innate flying talent, she becomes a vital part of the six-member unit. Piloting Hayabusa planes, the squadron is contracted to safeguard people, cargo, and society as they navigate the challenges of their intricate world.

After humanity made first contact with aliens on the moon, their technology advanced at an astonishing rate. Fifty years later, life is easy for most, but Robby Yaji and Hacchi Kita struggle to find their footing in this futuristic world. Robby is a man plagued by constant bad luck, drowning in debt after sinking money into dubious get-rich-quick schemes. Hacchi, meanwhile, can't shake the tedium of his everyday existence. Their lives change when loan shark boss Yang orders Hacchi to collect the money Robby owes. Rather than pay, Robby launches into space and sets course for Isekandar, a planet said to bring happiness to anyone who reaches it. Seizing the chance for some excitement, Hacchi joins Robby on a wild journey full of alien encounters, giant robot battles, and endless mischief—all while trying to stay one step ahead of Yang and his crew, who are scouring the universe to track them down.

Set in the future, Akihabara—once known as the "holy land of otaku"—has transformed into a typical business district. Otaku culture has faded, memories of anime and manga are vanishing, and only a handful of specialty stores remain open. The foundation of creative works relies on the "memories" of manga and anime held in people's minds. However, when a virus destroys the world of a creative work, those memories disappear from everyone's awareness and the work is wiped from the physical world. Twelve girls who work at a small shop tucked away in a corner of Akihabara battle this virus to safeguard the precious memories people hold for their beloved manga and anime, aiming to restore Akihabara to its former state.

Serval and Caracal come across a child described as "human" while exploring the forest. Journeying together with the child, they encounter other Friends, delve into the mysteries of Japari Park, and find themselves caught up in an incident that is said to "shake the earth."

The legendary Blader Valt Aoi is currently training the next generation of elite Bladers at BC Sol in Spain. One day, rookie Blader Koryu Drum witnesses Valt unleashing his newly evolved Gachi Bey, Slash Valkyrie. To Drum's astonishment, Valkyrie radiates a golden light as it rockets around the stadium. Inspired by the boundless possibilities of this "Gold Turbo" state, Drum seeks to achieve the same bond with his Bey, Dragon. Thus begins the story of Dante and Dragon's rise to the pinnacle of the Blading world.

The Tenka Hyakken series revolves around the Mitsurugi, maidens who are living personifications of ancient swords. After vowing to live peacefully following the war-torn era, they are compelled to take up arms again against a fresh threat that surfaces in an alternate Meiji Era, occurring three hundred years after the Battle of Sekigahara.

In the 21st century, Earth became uninhabitable for life, prompting a mass exodus of humanity to Planet Zi, the natural habitat of metallic life-forms known as Zoids. Many years later, Zi itself approaches its final days. Its inhabitants begin the journey to return to Earth. In an effort to restore Earth to a livable state, the migrants devise a plan called "Zi-Forming." But the scheme fails, leaving Earth in chaos. The planet is overrun by Zoids and plagued by unstable weather phenomena, forcing the settlers to endure harsh living conditions. The Empire and Republic colonies start excavating Zoids buried beneath the Earth's surface to strengthen their respective militaries. The narrative follows second-generation Earth-born citizens Leo Conrad and Buzz Cunningham, who cross paths with a girl named Sally Land as she tries to escape the Empire's pursuit.

Following its acquisition by Nanazon Prime Video, the TV station plans to restructure—meaning fire—any departments that fail to achieve high ratings. To survive, the shooting crew devises an ambitious plan. The Banakawa Family, immensely wealthy during the Edo period, had their gold concealed in a cave so well that even surviving family members cannot locate it. The crew's program will therefore involve exploring the underground world to find this treasure, a feat that major TV networks with substantial budgets have so far failed to accomplish.

The planet Earth's ecosystems are in peril. Thankfully, a superpowered robot boy named Astro Boy takes flight to the rescue! Astro is on a mission to aid anyone, anywhere in the world dealing with a problem caused by natural phenomena. Go, little Astro Boy, go!

One day, a timid fifth-grade student named Makoto Maegami finds a mysterious bouncing hairball stuck to his head. The hairball then consumes one of Makoto's buttons and abruptly transforms into an alien-like being named Gonjiro. Gonjiro possesses the incorporeal ability to shapeshift into anything to "fit" and assist with whatever trouble Makoto gets into. This leads to misadventures as Makoto becomes entangled with Gonjiro, who protects him from any "hairy" situations.

In 'The Great Wall Warrior', the protagonist is a wolf who was raised by herbivores. His journey begins with his innocent conviction that he is the hero destined to rescue the world from the Giant Warrior, but without realizing it, he becomes entangled in a large conspiracy.

Fourth season of <i>Lalala Lala-chan</i>.

Shortly after sealing Ulcus and restoring peace to the world, the Running Men are suddenly kidnapped and teleported to an unfamiliar realm. Forced into a survival game, they must fight a completely different species to earn a chance to return to their own world.