Best Fantasy Anime of 2027

Seinen, which translates to "young man," represents one of the key demographic categories for manga and, consequently, for anime adaptations, especially those derived from manga. As the term suggests, seinen series are mainly targeted at a young male audience, with the typical age bracket for such works spanning from about 17 up into the 40s.

Third season of Sousou no Frieren.

The third season of MASHLE, adapting the Tri-Magic-Athalon Divine Visionary Final Exam Arc.

Third season of Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su.

For the 25th anniversary of the ONE PIECE anime, WIT Studio is producing THE ONE PIECE, a new adaptation that retells the original manga's story beginning with the East Blue arc.

Eighteen years ago, during the Seitei War, Kunishige Rokuhira was celebrated as Japan's greatest swordsmith. He crafted six mystical blades, each with unique powers that ensured the country's victory. Following the war, Kunishige and his son Chihiro retreated to the mountains, where Chihiro learned the art of swordmaking. Approaching his fifteenth birthday, Chihiro promised to follow in his father's footsteps and create legendary swords. That dream was crushed when he witnessed his father murdered by a group of powerful sorcerers who stole the sacred katanas. Three years later, Chihiro burns with deep hatred and a fierce thirst for vengeance. Carrying Enten—the seventh and final enchanted sword secretly forged by his father—he hunts the Hishaku, the faction he holds responsible for his father's death. Though he has not yet mastered Enten's full potential or achieved perfect swordsmanship, Chihiro is resolved to recover the stolen blades, avenge his father, and preserve his legacy.

In this fresh spinoff from the wildly popular series, Iruma is an extremely poor yet compassionate youth raised in a harsh urban slum. One day, Iruma offers his final piece of bread to a badly hurt old man and cares for him until he recovers—only to discover the elderly gentleman is actually Don Sullivan, the boss of the Babel Mafia. Shortly after, Don Sullivan returns, sweeps Iruma away, and pleads with the boy to become his grandson. And with that, the stage is set for Iruma's turbulent new existence as the heir to a massive organization of—dare we say demonic mafiosos.

In the crime-ridden, corrupt Dungeon City, Arwin—the radiant Crimson Princess Knight—shines as a beacon of hope. Alongside her brave adventuring party, she delves into the central dungeon seeking a legendary relic that could restore her fallen kingdom. Many aspire to stand by her side, yet that position belongs to Matthew, a man despised throughout the city as a cowardly weakling. He is viewed as a burden who squanders her hard-earned coin on alcohol, women, and gambling. But neither the townsfolk nor the princess knight herself suspect the true power that Matthew conceals.

A high school student named Yuuka "Yuu" Hirasaka is transported to the Twisted Wonderland when a black carriage crashes into her. Though she wishes to return to Tochigi, Japan, the non-magical judo practitioner finds herself enrolled in the prestigious Night Raven College. As Yuu grows accustomed to her new environment, the annual inter-dorm Spelldrive competition draws near. This televised event pits the top seven athletes from each dorm against one another, testing both their physical prowess and magical abilities. For the past two years, the Diasomnia dorm has been victorious, largely thanks to the immense power of their housewarden, Malleus Draconia. However, a string of strange incidents has recently left several key Spelldrive competitors from other dorms unable to participate, casting doubt on the tournament's fairness. Suspecting foul play, the headmage assigns Yuu and her roommate Grim to look into the occurrences. As they investigate, they discover a housewarden who is resolved to defeat Diasomnia, even if that means resorting to dishonest tactics to win.

Within the imperial palace, Matsurika serves as a lady-in-waiting, known for her remarkable memory. Her fate changes when she is selected to act as a practice partner for a nobleman's arranged marriage interview. To her astonishment, her partner turns out to be Emperor Hakuyou himself, who is assessing prospective brides. Impressed by her abilities, the emperor unexpectedly commands her to sit for the imperial examination. This begins a Chinese-inspired Cinderella tale revolving around the young woman who wins the emperor's favor.

Wim Strauss is a "granting caster," a support mage whose spells boost the strength of his companions. While that ability has its uses, it can't be employed directly in combat, earning him little respect from his party members. To them, support magic is just dead weight. Before long, they kick him out, leaving Wim to question whether his adventuring days are through. Fortunately for Wim, he still has one big opportunity: his childhood friend Heidemarie arranges an audition for him with her elite A-rank party, Nachtlibelle. She and Wim both know his magic is capable of more than just trivial backup, but now he has to prove it. It's time to demonstrate that support mages can do far more than simply stay on the sidelines.

Norl is a clever and endearing individual whose abilities far surpass those of their peers. Meanwhile, Heihachi is your average mobile game enthusiast, struggling with a dwindling bank account. His life takes a sudden twist when a gacha pull unexpectedly sends him to another world, completely upending his existence. With no viable alternatives against the monsters he faces, Heihachi resorts to his usual tactic: spinning the gacha. To his shock, his party materializes in front of him. While summoning cute girls on his phone is nothing new, seeing them physically appear from his device is a bizarre and unprecedented experience.

With the demon lord vanquished by the hero, the world has finally achieved peace, but this leaves the young Villager of Beginnerville in a dire predicament. Since there is no longer a demon lord to defeat, the demand for potions and items has vanished, causing Villager's item shop, The Nest, to sit empty and lifeless. At this rate, The Nest faces imminent closure! However, the situation takes a sudden turn when a mysterious girl appears, changing everything.

Born as the daughter of a noble father and his cast-aside concubine, Mercedes Grunewald knows she will never inherit the family title. With a mother lacking skills, an aging maid, and herself still a young child, Mercedes faces the terrifying prospect of her family's survival once she is cast out. Fortunately, dungeon crawling is an occupation open to all, even the youngest. Determined to secure her family's future, Mercedes begins training while still in kindergarten, leveraging her vampire heritage to cultivate immense strength. Having died unfulfilled in her previous life, she refuses to accept that fate again. Now, she dives into the dungeons with a single goal: to find whatever is needed to make her moon full.

Two millennia of isolation would frazzle any young fellow—except Asley, an eternally youthful and eternally foolish sorcerer. After all, he has his trusty animal companion (technically his familiar) to keep him company. When his Level 100 canine partner Pochi insists he step outside for a breath of fresh air for the first time in two centuries, Asley sets out to rejoin society and prove his magical worth. His goal? Shedding a few unflattering nicknames and repairing his reputation (which is at best mediocre). A new world full of novel experiences awaits Asley after his centuries of seclusion. Perhaps he'll help Pochi win first place in the mysterious Familiar Feud competition. Or maybe he'll completely abandon his dignity and run away. Whichever happens sooner! Regardless, Asley has great evils to battle, a vast world to save, and even some personal growth to undergo...that is, if he can tolerate Pochi's so-called “helpful tips” along the way!