Best Fantasy 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.

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.

Patty Lowell, the missing heiress of a noble family, is found living in an orphanage and entrusted to Dante, the proprietor of the "Devil May Cry" shop. Acting on a request from J.D. Morrison, Dante reluctantly takes on the task of escorting the girl to her relatives. Although he considers the job mere babysitting and finds the ordinary nature of the work annoying, he begins the journey. Beneath his facade as a lazy idler lies a formidable demon slayer—a quality that becomes essential when supernatural beings start targeting Patty. As Dante uses his special skills to safeguard her, he unravels hidden truths behind the case, discovering that the circumstances are far more intricate than they first seemed.

Denizens from the Crimson Realm keep slipping into Misaki City, draining life energy from humans. To counter this threat, Flame Hazes are deployed to rescue people from having their existences erased. However, though protecting humans is a Flame Haze's mission, Shana—known as the "Flame-Haired Burning-Eyed Hunter"—appears to be directing her attention toward a single individual: Yuuji Sakai, a teenage boy caught in the conflict between Crimson Denizens and Flame Hazes without his consent. Ever since their first meeting, Shana has begun to see Yuuji as more than just a companion. In fact, Yuuji suspects that Shana may have confessed her emotions to him at one point, but her erratic temperament makes it hard for him to be certain. Still, their everyday life continues as usual, until a new transfer student appears at their school—someone who looks uncannily like a former foe. Yuuji and Shana cannot afford to tiptoe around their relationship; as their enemies within the Bal Masqué organization prepare their next move, the pair must remain vigilant while probing the mystery behind the treasured artifact inside Yuuji, the "Midnight Lost Child."

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.

On the floating continent of Neo Verona, the Montague family massacres the entire Capulet clan and seizes control of the kingdom. The legitimate heir, Juliet Fiammata Asto Capulet, manages to flee the slaughter and is concealed by loyalists for 14 years, holding onto the hope that she will eventually overthrow the brutal Montague rule. Though she has no memory of her family's murder, Juliet now secretly defends the downtrodden citizens of Neo Verona as a vigilante called the Red Whirlwind. During one of her adventures, she encounters Romeo Candorebanto Montague, the gentle and selfless son of the tyrannical Prince Laertes Montague. Without knowing each other's true identities, they fall deeply in love at first sight. However, their fate is tragic: not only do both families wish to annihilate the other, but a hidden ancient secret beneath Neo Verona also endangers their unwavering love. Can they defy the stars, or is this truly a love that can never be?

One day, mysterious cards fell from the sky. They could summon powerful creatures from another dimension, and soon became the basis for a new game called Bakugan. The game quickly grew popular among children and teenagers, with top players competing in a worldwide ranking. At the same time, a war for control of Vestroia—the home dimension of Bakugan cards—rages on. The realm is thrown into chaos when the White Dragon Naga and his servants, the Doom Beings, invade. Dimensions begin to merge, and many Bakugan players slowly realize that their hobby is much more than a simple game. Danma Kuusou, a dedicated Bakugan player, aims to become the number one in the World Ranking. But during one of his battles, he receives a vision of a clash in Vestroia. The fight then shifts to Earth, where Danma obtains a talking, powerful fire Bakugan: Pyrus Dragonoid. Soon he is pulled into the conflict, and together with his team, the Bakugan Brawlers, must journey across dimensions to restore balance to a devastated world.

Ikuto Touhohin got into an argument with his father and, on impulse, decided to flee home. He boarded a ship intending to go on a vacation, but a massive storm struck, sweeping Ikuto overboard. When he regains consciousness, he finds himself alive on a strange island. It's completely cut off from the outside world, populated only by girls—all beautiful. And there's no electricity, gas, radio, or television; it's as if he's been thrown back into the Stone Age.

Shungo Ninomiya is a typical high school student living with his older sister Ryoko—when she's not off working as a mercenary. His ordinary life is turned upside down when a cute girl named Mayu Tsukimura arrives on his school campus in a military helicopter. Ryoko has sent Mayu and her older brother Mikihiro to live with Shungo. But these new housemates are far from normal: Mayu is a succubus and her brother is an incubus. To make matters worse, Mayu suffers from androphobia, a fear of men. At his sister's request, Shungo must help Mayu overcome this fear. Ryoko's plan involves forcing Mayu to get closer to Shungo through questionable methods, including sharing a bed and bathing together. The situation grows more complicated when student council president Reika Houjou arrives as the Ninomiya family's new maid. She will do everything in her power to sabotage Shungo and Mayu's sexually-charged training. With all these strange arrivals, Shungo's once ordinary life is about to be thrown into complete chaos.

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.

Two decades before the events of the story, an asteroid on a collision course with Earth destroys Pluto. The destruction halts the asteroid, named Thanatos, and it becomes stationary for a time. To prevent Earth's impending annihilation, the International Solarsystem Development Agency (ISDA) undertakes the "D-Project," discovering a dragon egg beneath the ocean and creating the "Dragonaut." This weapon is intended to destroy the asteroid when it resumes its approach. However, the ISDA soon realizes that the asteroid is not the only danger, as destructive dragon-like creatures begin appearing on Earth. Jin Kamishina, an 18-year-old boy who lost his family in a shuttle accident two years prior, witnesses one of these creatures kill someone. He becomes entangled in the mysteries surrounding the dragons and is chosen as the Dragonaut's pilot. A mysterious girl named Toa saves him from falling to his death after the creature attacks him, and she helps him on his journey. As they delve deeper into the secrets of the dragons, they encounter both new allies and adversaries, and their bond grows stronger.

Set ten years ahead, this recap explores a world where Gods, Demons, and Humans travel freely between their respective realms like overseas tourists, with romance blossoming everywhere. The barriers that once divided them have crumbled, allowing the three races to intermingle, fall in love, and build new families together. Rin Tsuchimi looks back on his past memories, revisiting the significant events that transpired between him and Lisianthus, Nerine, Kaede, Asa, and Primula.

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.

The story of Kyoshiro to Towa no Sora centers on Kuu Shiratori, an ordinary high school girl living her everyday life in the massive city of Academia—seen as a beacon of humanity's recovery, as ten years have passed since the greatest catastrophe ever recorded struck mankind. Lately, Kuu has been haunted by a recurring dream in which a prince appears, meets her, and sweeps her away. One day, as all the students at her school are busy getting ready for the upcoming school festival, the prince from her dreams—Kyoshiro Ayanokoji—shows up in person. He makes the same request he did in her visions: "Let's go... together..."

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.

Phoron Tatara is not your typical musician. As one of the rare Dantists capable of summoning elder spirits through music known as Commandia, his abilities are so potent that his spirit partner is the notorious Corticarte Apa Lagranges. Although she appears as a young girl in human form, her titles "The Crimson Annihilator" and "The Bloody Duchess" suggest she is far from passive. Acting on orders from the Tsuge Divine Music Player Office, this dynamic pair traverses the continent of Polyphonica aboard Phoron’s hybrid motorcycle-organ. They follow the rhythm of the open road, orchestrating rescues and resolving any baroque issues that arise. While other musicians wait for inspiration to strike, Phoron operates on a much grander scale.

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.

The Sablum Empire has long sought to conquer the kingdom of Windland, and now they are conspiring with the mercenaries Sister Hell and the Darkness Knight to launch a fresh assault using powerful magical entities known as Angels. Hyaweh, a carefree but gifted swordsman, and Priecia, who may be the lost princess of Windland, enroll at the Knight's Academy in Windland to refine their skills in swordsmanship and sorcery. There, they encounter many friends and allies who can assist them in defending their homeland against the looming invasion.

In the realm of Kamitsumihara, where remnants of magic and ancient lore still linger, the Kamiazuma clan has served as the protector since the land's inception. The narrative centers on Touka Kamiazuma, the primary protagonist, whose life changes when he meets Momoka Kawakabe, a young girl who arrives to reside with the clan. This encounter triggers a series of occurrences that breathe life into an old legend.

Mushi-uta is set in the near future. Ten years before the story begins, strange insect-like beings called "Mushi" started to appear. These Mushi feed on people’s dreams and thoughts in exchange for granting supernatural abilities. At the end of the first episode, protagonist Daisuke "Kakkou" Kusuriya meets a young girl named Shiika Anmoto. Over time, the two grow close. However, Kakkou does not know that Shiika is a fugitive from a secret prison called GARDEN, where those possessed by the Mushi—known as the Mushitsuki—are confined. GARDEN’s military arm, the Special Environmental Conservation Executive Office, sends its top assassin to hunt down Shiika. But they encounter opposition from the Mushibane resistance organization, which is led by the mysterious "Ladybird."

In the mid-1800s, fireworks artisan Seikichi Tamaya and his companions attempt to get by in Edo while dealing with the strict morality laws enacted by the severe city councilor, which forbid all indulgences—including fireworks. One day, a peculiar girl arrives at Seikichi's shop with an unusual request: she asks him to create a firework capable of reaching the moon.

Ange has become trapped within the Seijuu Universe, and she cannot depart until she succeeds in awakening Seijuu's Queen. To accomplish this, she must recruit nine new guardians. That might sound straightforward, but how can she persuade these men to abandon their own lives and dedicate themselves to protecting another?

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...

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.

In the distant past, the great god Zeus established a three-tiered system of angels—upper, middle, and lower—though they were meant to be equal. He also designated six angels as the Saint Beasts, tasked with governing Earth's animals: Go the seiyu, Shin the genbu, Rei the suzaku, Guy the byakko, Yuda the kirin, and Ruka the hooh. However, Kira the shooting star and Maya the fuga skipped the selection tests and departed for Earth. The six angels carried out their duties faithfully, but as Zeus's rule grew increasingly oppressive, they started to lose trust in him.

The well-known tale of Gegege no Kitaro is retold once again. The storyline follows the typical format of the Gegege no Kitaro series. Kitaro is a young boy who lives in the Gegege Forest/Cemetery, a region inhabited by numerous Yokai. He shares his home with his nearly dead father—who continues to exist only as an eyeball—alongside Sunakake Babaa, NekoMusume, and Konaki Jiji. A key difference in this iteration of Kitaro compared to all previous ones is that his hair is brown instead of the standard grayish silver.

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...

A year has passed since the Spirit of Dark Power was defeated for the second time, and My Melody and her companions have returned to Mariland. Their peace is shattered when Baku drops a bomb in a flower field, scattering black notes throughout Mariland and the human world. This crisis leads to a high court proceeding that deposes the king. When the next ruler is to be selected, a black note transforms the minister into a Huff-Huff, a remnant of Dar-chan, but My Melody restores him and becomes a candidate for princess. To claim the throne, she must prove herself by converting all black notes into Twinkle Gems to place in her crown. Kuromi, furious at the prospect of losing her chance to become princess, receives a mysterious offer from an enigmatic woman. Kuromi is tasked with collecting Anger Gems to build her crown and rule as the Dark Princess over Mari Land. Both girls head to the human world to gather black notes in their bid for rulership. Unbeknownst to all, the spirit is preparing to rise again, aiming to plunge both Earth and Mariland into eternal darkness.

Amidst the newly consolidated empire under the Qin Emperor, the young orphan Jing Tianming and his guardian Ge Nie are driven into exile. Once renowned as the Qin’s premier swordsman, Ge Nie is now labeled a traitor, while Tianming battles a mysterious ailment. Honoring a past vow, Ge Nie resolves to shield Tianming as adversaries close in. After an elite detachment of three hundred soldiers attacks, Ge Nie defeats them but sustains severe injuries. In his desperate efforts to save Ge Nie, Tianming crosses paths with Xiang Shaoyu, a capable and arrogant warrior from the vanquished Chu Kingdom who seeks to restore his nation’s glory. The three find sanctuary at the isolated Mohist School, a prominent faction opposing Qin authority. As the Mohists treat Ge Nie’s wounds, the Qin Emperor recruits the shrewd Wei Zhuang. A former peer of Ge Nie and fellow disciple of their shared master, Wei Zhuang leads a cadre of lethal assassins who are relentless in their pursuit to eliminate Tianming and his companions.

Across millions of years, numerous eras have existed—including war, gods, and the future—yet none are as exciting as the current Animation Age! In this RPG-like realm, growing stronger is essential for survival, and leveling up is a necessity. From pacifists to newscasters, from fishing troubles to romance advice, the Animation Age can teach anyone about life inside a game world. Equipped with healing spells, wardrobe changes, and a host of summoned familiars, the characters of Master of Epic do whatever it takes to level up and keep fighting another day.

Happy Happy Clover recounts the everyday life of a bunny named Chima and the other animals in the Crescent Moon Forest.

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.

After falling through a hole, Kitty and Mimmy arrive in a parallel world that mirrors their own but is populated by humans with transparent wings and pointy ears. Kitty befriends Emily, a supermodel in this alternate realm, and they team up to find the missing Mimmy. Their efforts are complicated by Akuro, a black cat with a nasty disposition.

Mameushi-kun follows the farmland adventures of a calf that is as small as a dust speck.

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.