Best Adventure Anime of 2000

On her fifteenth birthday, Kagome Higurashi is pulled through the ancient well at her family's shrine by a demon, transporting her back to feudal Japan, an era where demons run wild. She soon finds herself targeted by various creatures attracted to the powerful Shikon Jewel, which she unknowingly carries. Amid these dangers, Kagome encounters Inuyasha, a half-demon who initially mistakes her for Kikyou, a shrine maiden he resents due to their striking resemblance. This confusion fuels Inuyasha's initial hostility toward Kagome, but recognizing their shared peril, he eventually sets aside his grudge to assist her. A struggle over the Shikon Jewel causes it to shatter into numerous fragments scattered across the land. Fearing the chaos these pieces could unleash if they fall into the wrong hands, Kagome and Inuyasha embark on a difficult journey to recover the shards.

In Yu-Gi-Oh!, Yuugi Mutou is a quiet and innocent high school student with a passion for games. While visiting his grandfather's game shop, he stumbles upon an ancient Egyptian artifact called the "Millennium Puzzle," which is said to grant any wish to whoever solves it. Hoping to find companionship, Yuugi dedicates himself to completing the puzzle. After many years, he finally succeeds and discovers that his wish has come true. Meanwhile, a card game called "Duel Monsters" is growing in popularity, where players compete using monster cards alongside magic and trap cards to outmaneuver their opponents. Yuugi quickly becomes skilled at the game and enjoys a peaceful life with his new friends. However, this tranquility is short-lived. Seto Kaiba, an undefeated duelist and arrogant tycoon, kidnaps Yuugi's grandfather to force him into a duel for the coveted "Blue Eyes White Dragon" card. This incident pulls Yuugi into a world of fierce competition, where the stakes rise as malevolent forces begin to interfere. With unexpected help from a mysterious pharaoh's spirit residing in the puzzle, Yuugi defeats Kaiba and earns the unofficial title "King of Games." This recognition attracts envious rivals, forcing Yuugi to use his wits and determination to protect what he holds dear.

Taichi Yagami and his friends have entered junior high and grown apart from their Digimon partners. A distress signal from the Digital World brings Taichi back, where he discovers that Digimon are terrified of the Digimon Emperor, who has discovered a way to prevent Digivolution. Back in the real world, Hikari Yagami and Takeru Takaishi are now in the same fifth-grade class. Their classmates include Daisuke Motomiya, who reminds them of Taichi; Miyako Inoue, a tech prodigy; and Iori Hida, Miyako's neighbor. These three receive new D-3 Digivices and, together with Hikari and Takeru, who still have their original devices, become the next group of Chosen Children. Using the power of Armored Digi-Eggs, they set out to stop the Digimon Emperor from taking over the entire Digital World.

In "Pokémon 3: The Movie," Mii Snowdon is left alone after her father vanishes while investigating the mysterious alphabet-shaped Pokémon called Unown. The only clue to his disappearance is a box containing strange tiles. When Mii plays with the tiles and wishes to see her father again, the Unown awaken and summon the legendary lion-like Pokémon Entei to act as her father. Satoshi heads to Greenfield with his Pokémon companion Pikachu to reunite with his friends Kasumi and Takeshi. Upon arrival, they find the town covered in crystal, a phenomenon caused by the Unown. It becomes their mission to defeat the Unown and restore Greenfield to normal. The stakes rise when Entei abducts Satoshi's mother. To uncover the reason for her abduction, Satoshi and his friends, along with their Pokémon, embark on a journey through the crystal-encased terrain to confront Entei and the Unown.

A pirate once known as the Great Gold Pirate Woonan amassed nearly a third of the world's gold. Over time, his existence faded from memory, and a story emerged that he vanished along with his treasure on a remote island—an island that pirates have been searching for ever since. Aboard the Going Merry, a starving and reckless Luffy and his crew have their loot stolen. In their pursuit to recover it, they destroy the thieves' escape vessel, guided by a young boy named Tabio, who is a captive member of El Drago's pirate crew. El Drago's obsession with gold drives him to seek Woonan's island, and with Woonan's treasure map, he locates it. Meanwhile, Luffy's crew becomes separated, and despite their individual predicaments, they must find a way to prevent El Drago from claiming Woonan's gold.

The events of this film take place after the Adventure series has concluded. It begins with the discovery of a new Digimon Egg on the internet, which manages to infiltrate nearly every computer system in Japan. When the egg hatches, it is identified as a new type of Digimon, a Virus-type. It sustains itself by consuming data from various systems and begins causing chaos across Japan. As it consumes more and more data, it continues to evolve. Taichi and Koushiro decide that it is time to stop it. They set off, sending Agumon and Tentomon through the internet to fight this new enemy. But with the Virus taking control of systems like the American military, this digital threat may soon become all too real. Calling on Yamato and Takeru for help, they hope to stop what has already begun and perhaps save this world a second time.

Kujo Jotaro is living a typical life as a popular high school student in Japan when he suddenly feels possessed by a spirit and decides to confine himself in a jail cell. During a visit from his grandfather, Joseph Joestar, and a confrontation with Joseph's companion, Muhammad Abdul, Jotaro discovers that what he believed to be a spirit is actually Star Platinum, his Stand—an external manifestation of his fighting energy. When Jotaro's mother also develops a Stand and falls ill, he learns it is linked to the revival of the vampire Dio Brando, who was defeated by Jotaro's great-great-grandfather, Jonathan Joestar, a century earlier. Determined to stop the threat, Jotaro teams up with Joseph and Abdul on a journey to Egypt to eliminate Dio once and for all.

In the Johto region, Giovanni, the leader of Team Rocket, locates Mewtwo in a secluded area. While attempting to recapture Mewtwo, Ash and his friends are abducted by Domino, a new member of Team Rocket, as they rescue Pikachu from Jessie and James. The cloned Pokémon are also seized and used as bait to draw Mewtwo out. This sparks a clash between Mewtwo and Giovanni, with Mewtwo trying to understand its own purpose and the meaning of its existence alongside the other clones, questioning the value of their origins as scientific creations.

Hitomi Kanzaki is consumed by a deep sense of hopelessness, wishing only to fade into sleep. Her desperation draws the attention of Lord Folken, who transports her to the world of Gaea. In this realm, the inhabitants believe Hitomi is the Wing Goddess, the one who can summon the legendary Dragon Armor known as Escaflowne. Meanwhile, King Van, the last survivor of the White Dragon Clan, is overwhelmed by grief and seeks vengeance against the Black Dragon Clan for destroying his homeland. His sole purpose is to fight. With the Wing Goddess now among them, Gaea's future rests on Hitomi's choices. Escaflowne has the power to bring peace to Gaea or lead it to total destruction.

Ceres was a tennyo—a celestial maiden—who descended from the heavens to bathe in a stream. She placed her hagoromo, or feathered robe, on a nearby tree; that robe was her means of returning to the sky. However, a man stole it and forced her to become his wife, giving rise to a family line mingling human and tennyo blood. In the present day, Aya Mikage is a descendant of Ceres and carries a significant amount of tennyo blood. On her sixteenth birthday, she and her twin brother Aki are given a party. But during this "party," Aya's grandfather intends to kill her: unlike others in the family, she possesses tennyo powers and can actually transform into Ceres herself—and destroy the Mikage family. Yet Aya is able to revert, so this transformation occurs frequently. With her protector Yuuhi at her side, Aya must control Ceres and prevent her from reemerging. However, her relationship with a former employee of her wicked grandfather may prove to be a distraction.

Hamtarou is a small, adorable, and very lovable hamster. When his owner, fifth-grader Hiroko Haruna, moves to a new house, Hamtarou meets other hamsters and quickly becomes close friends with them. Together, they form the Ham-Hams, a group of adventurers ready to explore every corner of the world. While their human owners are away, the Ham-Hams go on various thrilling adventures around the city, from putting on plays to exploring magical candy lands. Meanwhile, the humans face their own challenges. Hamtarou interacts with many different characters, gets into tricky situations, and often helps Hiroko and her friends. Through all the excitement, he remains irresistibly cute. It's time for Hamtarou!

In the distant past, humans and demons coexisted peacefully. However, that harmony was shattered when demons began attacking humans and conspired to free Gyumao, a malevolent demon who had been sealed away for millennia. In the present day, Genjo Sanzo, a renegade priest, must join forces with three demons—Sha Gojyo, Son Goku, and Cho Hakkai—and undertake a dangerous westward journey to prevent these demons from reviving Gyumao and to reestablish equilibrium between humans and demons on Earth.

Years after losing one of their Digimon partners in America, the original Chosen Children are abducted by a dangerous viral Digimon. To save them, their younger companions join forces with their own Digimon partners to track down the source of this new threat and possibly uncover a lingering mystery from the past.

In a lively city full of bustling Pokémon, Pikachu enjoys a break when Satoshi, Kasumi, and Takeshi allow their Pokémon companions to explore, agreeing to meet at a designated rooftop in two hours. Pikachu's joy turns to worry after meeting a Pichu on an adjacent building. Following a bit of playful interaction, Pikachu nearly falls off the building, only to land safely next to the Pichu and its sibling on the opposite side of the street. The Pichu brothers, familiar with the area, volunteer to lead Pikachu back to their trainers. As they journey through the crowded urban environment, encountering numerous obstacles, Pikachu starts to fear missing the reunion with his friends.

In "One Piece: Adventure in the Ocean's Navel," the Straw Hat pirates discover a secret city located inside a giant whirlpool. The city is being attacked by enormous monsters that are said to protect a treasure that can grant any wish. After the crew defeats these guardians, they accidentally set free another dangerous evil.

In 2059, the Earth has been under attack by aliens for several years. Hoping to gain a better understanding of these invaders, Dr. Noguchi, along with his assistants Maki Agata and Takuto Kenishiro, attempts to bring the professor's experiment back to life: a massive Bio-Mechanical alien designated Frank. As the process unfolds, Frank comes to 'life,' the laboratory is destroyed, and Takuto is left as the sole survivor while the creature vanishes into the wilderness. Roaming the wilds, Frank crosses paths with Hattie, a deeply disturbed young girl who lost her parents during the first 'close encounter' war. Strangely, she is able to communicate with Frank, and soon the two are taken into custody by a covert agency known only as 'Funeral.' Meanwhile, Takuto awakens in a hospital bed, his life in ruins and his face permanently disfigured. Consumed by grief and a desire for vengeance, Takuto accepts the offer of the mysterious 'Mr. X' and is granted a new identity as a high-ranking Funeral officer: Ryu Soma.

In the 1920s, Japan faces the threat of invasion by demonic entities. The government has developed powerful steam-powered mecha suits, but only young women with the right balance of virtue and spirit can effectively pilot them. Sakura, a girl from the countryside, arrives in the Imperial Capital to join the Imperial Flower Combat Troop, where she has the potential to become a skilled mecha pilot. However, she is surprised to discover that this secret defense unit maintains its cover by operating as a musical theater group, fully committing to this facade. As Sakura navigates the world of costumes, script memorization, and battling demons with giant robots, she must adapt to her new role, refine her acting skills, and help protect the nation.

This narrative continues the story of Ikki and Metabee as a direct follow-up to the original Medabots series. They come across a new foe called Jinkai and the group known as the Death Medabots. Together with Nae and Erica, they set out to defeat Jinkai and the Death Medabots.

Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya gives Conan Edogawa a large stack of manga, which Conan starts reading. Meanwhile, the Mine family requests Kogorou Mouri's help in protecting a valuable sword inside their dojo after receiving a threat from Kaitou Kid. When Conan arrives at the dojo with his friends, he meets Yaiba Kurogane. The two join forces to stop Kaitou Kid's theft, though Conan gradually senses that there is more to the case than initially meets the eye.

In the year 2000, enthusiastic gamer Genki is unexpectedly transported into the world of Monster Rancher. There he encounters Holly and a group of monsters called Mochi, Suezo, Golem, Tiger, and Hare. Picking up from where the previous story ended, Genki and his newfound companions set out on a quest to win the Legend Cup, aiming to liberate Holly's father from the control of a mysterious disc.

Set during the Edo or Tokugawa period (1600–1868), the story follows Ran, a wandering samurai renowned for her superb sword skills and love of sake. She journeys alongside Lady Meow of the Iron Cat Fist, a Chinese martial artist. The narrative unfolds in standalone episodes, each presenting brief tales of their various adventures.

In the world of Mushrambo, a deadly virus pushes humanity to the brink of extinction. To preserve life on Earth, a new race called the Enterrans is created. But instead of peaceful coexistence, war erupts between the Enterrans and humans alongside their mechanical allies. The Enterrans win and rename Earth as Enterra to mark their victory. Before humanity's fall, a scientist places his daughter, Yakumo Shindou, into cryogenic sleep, hoping she will awaken to find the human sanctuary called Shinzo—allowing humanity to thrive again and restore balance between humans and Enterrans. Many years later, Yakumo wakes and meets an Enterran named Mashura, who vows to aid her quest. Together with other Enterrans, Sago and Kutal, they set out to recover Yakumo's lost memories and locate Shinzo. However, not all Enterrans support their goal; some will go to any length to prevent humanity's return.

Marin is an average middle school girl with a cheerful personality and a caring adoptive family. Her ordinary life is completely upended when a strange mirage appears in the sky across the entire world. Murderous androids known as the Monomakia descend from this sky phenomenon called Brigadoon and start pursuing young Marin. While trying to escape, she discovers a blue bottle at a shrine, and from it emerges a protector—an alien armed with a sword and a gun named Melan Blue. Together, they must save the planet while dealing with family troubles, prejudice at school, and the police, all while uncovering the truth about Marin's past and the unclear purpose of Melan's mission, and learning to build trust with each other. The story is set in 1969 Japan and features a lively group of both friends and enemies.

In the setting of eX-Driver, artificial intelligence manages every form of transportation. However, even with that efficiency, the systems can break down, go rogue, or be sabotaged. To handle these threats, three high school students pilot non-AI cars—a Subaru WRX, a Caterham Super 7, and a Lotus Europa—to protect the public from harm.

Doraemon and his friends use a time portal to travel to the hidden Mayan civilization called the Country of Mayana, located deep in a jungle. There, Nobita meets his doppelganger, Prince Thio, who is the heir to the throne. They come up with a plan to swap places so they can save the Country of Mayana from the evil witch Ledina and her wicked servants.

After the Gutsy Galaxy Guard triumphs over the Zonder Empire and the 31 Primevals, a fresh menace emerges on Earth. GGG, led by Guy Shishio and piloting the newly built GaoFighGar, joins forces with their French allies, Chasseur, to confront the sinister organization BioNet. Within Chasseur's ranks stands Renais Cardiff Shishioh, a former BioNet cyborg driven by an unyielding desire to destroy those who stripped her of her humanity. However, as GGG and Chasseur clash with BioNet, GGG's global bases are suddenly assaulted. The recently discovered "Q-Parts" and the original Gao Machines are stolen by Mamoru Amami, who has been kidnapped and cloned by a far more dangerous entity known as the "Eleven Kings of Sol." Expelled from Earth by the United Nations, GGG must journey to the galaxy's distant frontiers to battle the Eleven Kings of Sol and rescue Mamoru before time runs out.

Taichi Keaton lives many lives at once: a father, a historian, a traveler across the globe, a negotiator, an archaeologist, a former survival instructor, and an insurance investigator for Lloyd's of London. His methods may appear unconventional, but he always manages to complete his assignments, frequently gaining or passing along meaningful lessons along the way. On his journeys, some regard him as a fraud, yet those who truly understand him see him as a master of life itself.

In this adventure taking place on a tropical island, Shinnosuke, his family, and his friends board a cruise that features the latest Action Kamen film, "South Sea Millennium Wars." Suddenly, a charismatic leader named Paradise King, together with his band of captured gibbon monkeys, kidnaps all the adults and transfers them to a distant island. Gotaro Go, the star of Action Kamen, allies with Shinnosuke to take on Paradise King through a series of martial arts clashes and aerial fights.

Digimon Adventure 3D: Digimon Grand Prix! originally premiered in July 2000 at Sanrio Puroland and Sanrio's character theme park Harmony Land. The film was later screened again during Toei's anime event "Tobidasu! 3D Toei Anime Matsuri" on October 3, 2009. Alongside Digimon Savers 3D: Digital World Kiki Ippatsu! and two other CG anime productions from Toei, it was released on DVD on February 21, 2010.

At a New York auction, Lupin lifts a ring, with Zenigata in close pursuit—alongside a gun-toting former-KGB thug named Nabikov. Nabikov answers to Cynthia, the woman in charge of the BOW: Bank of the World. Cynthia knows the ring is actually a key that leads to a remarkable brooch once worn by conquerors of old. The brooch is rumored to have granted them extraordinary abilities, elevating them beyond ordinary men and women and enabling them to leave their stamp on history. Can Lupin and his crew secure the brooch before Cynthia uses it to carve out her own mark through bloody, international war?

In "Strange Dawn," ordinary girls Yuko and Eri are abruptly whisked away to a realm populated by miniature people. The tiny inhabitants see Yuko and Eri as their "Great Protectors," convinced they were sent to safeguard their land in a time of crisis. Joined by a band of village warriors, the pair sets off to discover the reason for their arrival and search for a way home. But as conflict escalates, the Great Protectors become a coveted prize, with various factions competing for their allegiance to win over the people.

Amon is a young boy with mysterious powers. His father serves as the chief scientist for the Empire of the Golden Snake and has previously developed weapons for the nation. Fearing that his son's abilities might be exploited for destruction, he burns his research and attempts to flee the country with his family. During the escape, both his mother and father are killed, leaving Amon alone. He evades the military and arrives on an island, where he discovers the ancient people who could soar on the wind and communicate with animals—abilities he shares. Amon later finds his way to a fishing village and becomes friends with Maria. When the Golden Snake army attacks the village, they flee alongside a group of rebels. Together, they endeavor to halt the Empire of the Golden Snake's campaign of destruction and conquest.

Gigatron and his Destronger army arrive on Earth, intending to exploit its vast energy reserves to gain an advantage in their war against the Autobots. If the Destrongers succeed, they will have the power to eliminate the Autobots and conquer additional worlds. As part of their scheme, they abduct Dr. Ohnishi, a prominent Earth scientist specializing in energy and natural resources. His son, Koji, is then approached by Fire Convoy, who gives him the mission of rescuing his father. Despite the Autobots’ brave efforts alongside Fire Convoy, they cannot free Dr. Ohnishi from the Destrongers’ grasp. The responsibility of saving Dr. Ohnishi and protecting Earth’s resources from Gigatron and his forces now falls to Koji and the Autobots.

In the universe of "Six Gates Faraway Mon Colle Knights," the eccentric scientists Professor Hiiragi and Count Collection successfully open a portal to the mystical Sixgate realm, a world filled with legendary creatures. The professor tasks his daughter Rokuna and her companion Mondo with serving as Mon Colle Knights, charging them with retrieving six enchanted artifacts before Count Collection can. These artifacts hold the power to warp dimensional boundaries, offering the potential to merge Sixgate's magic with Earth, gain control over all monsters, or completely reshape reality. This account includes elements from both the original Japanese series and its Jetix adaptation.

Return to the whimsical realm of Guruguru, where the reluctant hero Nike and the pure-hearted heroine Kukuri once again join forces to defend their world. This odd adventure, full of strange creatures and vivid personalities, transports you into a fantasy setting. To defeat the wicked King Giri, Kukuri travels through different regions, befriending local monsters and gaining their aid. At the same time, Nike seeks the endorsement of the Four Kings of Nature to obtain their legendary armaments: the Sword of Wind, the Sword of Water, the Sword of Earth, and the Sword of Fire. Will Nike and Kukuri fulfill their fated roles as the chosen duo? Accompany them on their grand journey and discover the final outcome.

In a world threatened by the hostile mechanical alien forces called Garufa, Earth's defense is handled by GEAR (Guard Earth and Advanced Reconnaissance), a special organization formed to counter this danger. The key to their strategy is the GEAR Fighter Dendoh, a powerful mecha piloted by young elementary school students Kusanagi Hokuto and Izumo Ginga. As they face the Garufa threat, the growing bond between them may be essential for unlocking the Dendoh's full strength, which is crucial for protecting their planet.

Setsuna Kai relocates to a new city because of family circumstances, planning to live alone in an apartment. The moment he arrives, a strange shower of stones plummets down, and he just barely avoids being flattened by a gigantic boulder. His new apartment, however, is not as fortunate—a second colossal rock utterly demolishes it. Overwhelmed with despair and unsure what to do, Setsuna is met by a scientist named Hiromi Kaname. Dr. Kaname's instruments apparently reveal that Setsuna is a "Devil Child," prompting the scientist to bring Setsuna to the lab.

Eight years prior, Western civilization arrived in Japan during the 19th century. Mechanical dolls and innovative steam-powered contraptions started to proliferate across the land. The Wind Gang, a faction composed of doll handlers and steam engineers, aims to forcibly usher in a new Industrial Age through their creations. One day, they raid and demolish the tranquil village belonging to a young doll user named Hiwou. Hiwou and his companions manage to flee, taking with them a colossal doll named Homura. Now, Hiwou seeks his father, hoping to gain his aid in vanquishing the Wind Gang and restoring tranquility to Japan.

Taba and the Girls of Kagura Total Security Inc. are back in action. This time they must fight a Gang of Phantom Cats, a mysterious enemy, and an assassin. They also deal with clashes against the Government, the search for a new office, and unresolved matters from the past. Fortunately, they have a stockpile of weapons and super technology to aid them.

In a fantasy realm, the young swordswoman Tia Allbright and her bumbling companion Luke battle demonic assassins in a tale of swords and sorcery. Tia arrives on the island of Marcleida carrying her trusted blade Grandeek, which houses a helpful spirit that aids her on her quests. However, she is promptly turned away. Determined to gain entry, Tia searches for a way past the fences guarding the entrance, just as another newcomer arrives to take on a mysterious job. Someone has been killing the island's inhabitants, possessing the ability to appear and disappear at will. It becomes clear that the sword Aihorn has been stolen, and the spirit residing within it seeks vengeance on those who killed its master 50 years earlier. As Tia makes her way deeper into the island, it becomes evident that both she and the stranger are after the sword Aihorn, hoping to bring an end to its bloody goal. But the blade has the power to possess whoever wields it, placing Tia and the stranger at a severe disadvantage. Based on the manga by Kohime Ohse, Tia and Grandeek must face their most difficult challenge yet...

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In the not-too-distant future, a pair of youthful thieves known as Kiramekiman causes a stir around the world, always sending out warnings before they strike. Once they fix their sights on a target, they never miss in stealing it. At the same time, a trio of detectives chases after the Kiramekiman group but consistently fails to apprehend them. Unbeknownst to most, Kiramekiman's true purpose is honorable, as they only steal specific items to preserve peace in the future.

Sol and Dong live on an island village with their widowed father, who makes his living as a fisherman. A white puppy suddenly appears in their lives one day, and they take him in, giving him the name Max. But after their father drowns at sea and events force Max to be separated from Sol and Dong, the dog must summon the determination to journey back home and reunite with his owners.

Deep-sea archaeologist Hiroshi Ibuki is part of a team conducting excavations on the ocean floor in search of evidence about Earth’s origins. However, they unearth a peculiar colony of luminescent bacteria that mimic the appearance of the Aurora Borealis. Upon reactivation, these ancient microorganisms attempt to alter the planet to match their primitive environment, a process that would eradicate all current forms of life to restore Earth to its early state.

It's a comedy about children in elementary school.

A mysterious boy named Semira arrives to play with Ojaru and the gang in this short film. This new arrival looks almost identical to another boy with the same name who spent a summer alongside the village elders when they were kids.