Best Fantasy Anime of 2010

Since the beginning of time, humanity has remained in the dark about the mysteries of death, but the question of what happens to the soul after death is soon answered for 17-year-old Yuzuru Otonashi. Upon waking with no memories in a dimension between life and death, he uncovers the unsettling truth of the afterlife. This strange realm, which takes the form of a high school, serves as a sanctuary for those who suffered unjust deaths. Feeling betrayed by God during their lives, the students have formed the Afterlife Battlefront, a rebellious group intent on opposing their god-like student council president, Kanade "Angel" Tachibana. Their leader, Yuri Nakamura, recruits Otonashi to join their cause and seize control of their own destinies. Yet, doubting the morality of their rebellion, Otonashi infiltrates the enemy ranks to gain insight into the perspective of their shared fate.

Seeking to make the world a better place, Akuto Sai enters Constant Magic Academy and befriends Junko Hattori, who comes from a prestigious ninja family. They vow to build a brighter future together, but this dream collapses when Akuto’s presence awakens a prophecy that labels him the Demon King. As whispers spread, the school turns hostile and Junko’s trust begins to falter. Although Akuto fights against this destiny, his deeds inadvertently reinforce his image as a villain. His situation grows more complex with a harem of captivating girls holding opposing motives, ranging from wanting to punish him to showing him affection. Leveraging his growing powers, Akuto struggles against his mounting bad luck to prove that his fate is not fixed.

The ongoing hostility between the magical realm and Academy City intensifies, forcing Touma Kamijou to wield his negation ability against espers and magicians alike to safeguard his companions. He does not fight alone—both familiar faces and fresh adversaries, whether fighting alongside him or operating from the shadows, join the struggle. Toaru Majutsu no Index II advances the tale of action and humor as Touma and his allies confront an expanding conflict. A looming war gradually takes shape, and magic and science are destined to collide once more in the approaching battle.

The "Anarchy Sisters," Panty and Stocking, were cast out of Heaven for misbehaving, to say the least. Under the guidance of a priest named Garterbelt, these angels must earn their way back by eliminating ghosts in Daten City. However, this mission calls for unusual weapons for these unconventional angels—they transform their lingerie into tools to take down the spirits. Unfortunately, neither takes their duties seriously, as they prefer to indulge in other "hobbies": Panty sleeps with anything that moves, and Stocking is more interested in gorging on sweets than hunting ghosts. Follow these two unruly angels as they battle ghosts, an excess of bodily fluids, and their own tendency to get distracted in Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt.

After Tomo Yamanobe's father, the former headmaster of Saint Mikhailov Academy, vanished, all he left behind was a piece of artwork known as the "icon." Not long after his disappearance, rumors spread about a serial killer targeting female students at the academy. While walking home with her sister Mafuyu Oribe after being bullied at school, Tomo stumbles over an injured silver-haired boy who quickly disappears as she tries to help him. Mafuyu goes to search for him and discovers that the church housing the icon is on fire. When she attempts to rescue the painting, the rumored serial killer suddenly attacks her using a mysterious power to control magnesium. Out of nowhere, the silver-haired boy, who can control iron, appears and saves Mafuyu. Mafuyu learns that the boy, named Alexander Nikolaevich "Sasha" Hell, is a "qwaser"—a being capable of manipulating an element through the power of "soma," obtained by breastfeeding. Confused by the incident, Mafuyu tries to move on, but has little success when Sasha transfers into her class the next day. What will become of Tomo and Mafuyu's ordinary school life with the threat of other qwasers looming near?

Alpha Stigma are eyes capable of analyzing all forms of magic, yet they are more notoriously known as cursed eyes that bring nothing but ruin and death to those around them. Ryner Lute, a gifted mage who also possesses an Alpha Stigma, was once a student at the Roland Empire's Magician Academy, an elite institution that trains mages for military purposes. After many of his classmates perished in war, he swore alongside his best friend and fellow survivor, Sion Astal, to transform the nation into a more orderly and peaceful place. Now that Sion has ascended to the throne of Roland, he orders Ryner to seek out valuable relics that can benefit the kingdom. Accompanied by Ferris Eris, a stunning and highly skilled swordswoman, Ryner embarks on a journey to locate artifacts belonging to legendary heroes of the past, while also uncovering the truth behind his accursed eyes.

Satoshi travels with his mother and Professor Ookido to the distant Isshu region, where he encounters Pokémon he has never seen before—and he is eager to catch them all! With Pikachu at his side and new friends Iris and Dent, he still needs to assemble a strong team if he hopes to take on Isshu's expert Gym Leaders. His quest to become a Pokémon Master has become even more difficult!

The deadly battle against the Demon King, Oda Nobunaga, has ended, but the fight for control of Japan during the Warring States period rages on. The armies of Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin continue to clash repeatedly at Kawanakajima. Meanwhile, on the far eastern edge of the battlefield, two outstanding figures bound by fate—one dressed in azure, the other in crimson—are about to meet in a long-awaited, decisive showdown. Then a sudden report arrives: a massive army has surrounded the forces of Takeda, Uesugi, and Date at Kawanakajima. Their commander is Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the one who inherited Nobunaga's dreams and ambitions, and now he is about to plunge Japan into chaos once again!

Following the defeat of the rogue Bakugan Naga, peace was restored to Vestroia. Danma Kuusou, his partner Pyrus Dragonoid, and the other Battle Brawlers combined the Infinity and Silent Cores, recreating the realm. But New Vestroia enjoys no respite: humanoid alien invaders known as the Vestals descend and conquer the Bakugan world in a single strike. Wielding a terrifying machine that forces Bakugan back into their ball forms, they intend to enslave the species as a source of entertainment. The only force standing against them is the Bakugan Battle Brawlers Resistance—a coalition of humans, Bakugan, and Vestals who reject the idea of wiping out a sentient race. Led by Danma, they must venture into enemy-occupied New Vestroia and drive back the invaders to ensure the survival of the entire world.

Once Niche brings the injured and dazed Lag back to the Bee Hive, the Letter Bee starts to understand the situation. He learns the fate of Gauche, the reason the Marauders are targeting mail, and the true goals of the organization known as Reverse. Despite being banned from sharing this information, Lag is expelled from the artificial sunlight and returns to the realm of endless night. Meanwhile, Reverse speeds up its plan to destroy the Letter Bees and topple the Amberground regime. Complications arise as the gaichu evolve into new forms, potential traitors emerge within the Hive, and Niche’s non-human-friendly sister arrives, escalating family conflicts into a massive siege. These events create grave danger for the Letter Bees, yet Lag and his comrades are the only ones capable of enduring the darkness and delivering hope.

The Digital World is engulfed in conflict as the malevolent Bagra Army seeks to gather the pieces of the Code Crown, with the collector destined to rule the realm. This sinister faction is relentless in its pursuit of the crown's power. Taiki Kudou, a compassionate middle school student who loves soccer and aids those in distress, finds his life changed when he hears a cry for help while out with friends Akari Hinomoto and Zenjirou Tsurugi. In a nearby alley, he discovers a critically injured Digimon named Shoutmon. By utilizing a mysterious gadget known as a Xros Loader, Taiki saves Shoutmon but is simultaneously transported to the Digital World alongside his companions. Refusing to allow the Bagra Army to succeed, Taiki, Akari, and Zenjirou ally with Shoutmon and other native Digimon to establish the Xros Heart army. As they traverse the Digital World to secure the Code Crown fragments and vanquish their enemies, they soon discover that they are not the only humans entangled in this monstrous war.

The narrative is set in the trading city of Ert'Aria. Leicester Maycraft, an item engineer who works for the adventurer guild "Oasis," attends a rooftop party at a chapel with his friends to watch a meteor shower. A meteor grazes past them and strikes the chapel's steeple. Investigating the damage, Leicester discovers a hidden room where a girl lies sleeping. When she awakens, she declares, "You must be my father!" This meeting with the enigmatic girl launches Leicester into an unforeseen adventure.

Two years have passed since Dan Bashin and the other light bearers of the cores saved the world. Having risked his life in the conflicts of Grand Rolo, Dan no longer feels passion for the monotony of everyday card battles. When he longs to face stronger opponents, Mai Shinomiya approaches him, offering to take him to the future, the stage of a new conflict where Dan's strength is required. The pair arrive in the year 2650, a time when civilization has been devastated by the struggle for power between mankind and an otherworldly race called Mazoku. As humanity begins to crumble under Mazoku dominance, the hardened light bearers are destined to cross paths once more. Armed with new cards from the future, Dan and the other warriors must once again bear the fate of humanity on their shoulders.

Shobu and his companions press on against the members of Fua Duelist in the world championship, defeating every one of them. Shobu emerges as the world champion. Yet before he can unwind, he is summoned to the creature world to confront Diabolos Zeta, the Temporal Ruler, who stands on the brink of unleashing total annihilation. Shobu and his friends collect the new legendary cards and employ the powers those cards grant to stop him.

Mix Master: Final Force continues the narrative of the original Mix Master series as its second season. Ditt has lost all memory of his past as a Mix Master. However, when the world again faces peril, he discovers new allies who aid him in his fight against the fresh adversaries, Eva and Babel.

The narrative follows a mysterious tall tower constructed from a precarious stack of building blocks. Each morning, noon, and evening, an elderly timekeeper rings the tower's bell to signal the correct time for the villagers. But one noon, the bell does not ring, causing confusion among the townspeople about when to have lunch. The fantasy adventure kicks off when Karl, a curious boy who lives in the town, heads to the tower's plaza to investigate.

Third season of the Shimajirou children's television series.

Set in the year 1008 of the Eastern Calendar within a fantasy realm where pinball is a widespread pastime, young Ouyang Xiaofeng journeys to find the mythical Pinball Immortal in order to master advanced pinball techniques. Upon arriving at Immortal Pearl Mountain, the residence of the Immortal, he encounters four companions who join his cause, and together they become his disciples. Meanwhile, the malevolent Ghost Count harbors ambitions to control the five Pinball Demons—representing Xiaofeng and his friends’ demonic counterparts—with the goal of dominating the entire pinball universe. Driven by this desire for power, the Ghost Count targets Ouyang Xiaofeng and his four allies to capture the Pinball Demons, as well as the scattered Pinball Scepter and Pinball Ring. After prevailing in three progressively challenging matches, the Ghost Count secures both the Pinball Scepter and the Pinball Ring, using their combined strength to seize control of the five Demons.