Best Adventure Anime of 2010

Amidst the flourishing martial arts of Japan's Edo period, Shichika Yasuri masters the unique Kyotouryuu style, a discipline that transforms the practitioner's own body into a weapon. He resides in seclusion with his sister, Nanami, enjoying a peaceful life until Togame, a resolute strategist, arrives to recruit him. Her mission is to collect the twelve legendary Deviant Blades for the shogunate. Motivated more by fascination with Togame than by political ambition, Shichika agrees to join her quest. Their journey leads them against powerful swordsmen guarding the blades and various adversaries intent on halting their progress. To overcome these formidable challenges, Shichika and Togame must work together as they traverse a perilous and unpredictable path.

The Legend of the Legendary Heroes centers on the Alpha Stigma, a magical power that enables its user to comprehend all forms of magic, yet is notorious for the destruction and death it brings to those near the wielder. Ryner Lute, a skilled mage possessing an Alpha Stigma, was once a student at the Roland Empire's prestigious Magician Academy, which trains mages for military service. After many of his classmates perished in battle, Ryner made a vow with his best friend and fellow survivor, Sion Astal, to transform their nation into a more stable and peaceful land. With Sion now reigning as the king of Roland, he orders Ryner to locate important relics that could benefit the kingdom. Accompanied by Ferris Eris, a beautiful and formidable swordswoman, Ryner embarks on a quest to recover artifacts tied to legendary heroes of old, while simultaneously unraveling the mystery of his own cursed eyes.

In "Naruto Shippuden the Movie 4: The Lost Tower," Team 7—Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, and Sai—led by commander Yamato, is sent to capture the rogue ninja Mukade, who seeks to release the Ryuumyaku chakra hidden within the Rouran ruins. Although the Fourth Hokage placed a seal on the Ryuumyaku, the team cannot stop Mukade from activating its power, which swallows Naruto and Yamato as they try to escape. When Naruto awakens in a grand but dangerous land, he meets the young queen, Saara, and three Konoha ninja on a covert mission. They explain that Naruto has been sent twenty years into the past to ancient Rouran. Making matters worse, Mukade has already slipped into the palace disguised as Anrokuzan, earning the queen's complete confidence. Joining forces with the three ninja, Naruto must protect Queen Saara to foil Mukade's evil scheme and discover a way to return to his own era.

In the film "Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse," souls who have committed terrible sins are erased from the Soul Society's cycle of rebirth and cast into Hell for all eternity. Three of these condemned beings, referred to as the Sinners of Hell, manage to escape their eternal punishment and appear in Karakura Town, sparking an intense battle with substitute Shinigami Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends. After the clash, the Sinners' leader, Shuren, kidnaps Ichigo's sisters in an attempt to draw Ichigo in and break free from Hell's control. With assistance from one of the Sinners, Kokutou, Ichigo ventures into Hell on a dangerous mission to save his sisters. However, the Soul Society forbids this rescue, fearing it could disrupt the fragile equilibrium between the human world and the afterlife. As loyalties grow uncertain, Ichigo faces his greatest trial yet—a choice that could plunge all three realms into chaos.

Vash the Stampede is a walking contradiction. Across the barren world of Gunsmoke, he is both feared and admired as "The Humanoid Typhoon" for the destruction he is blamed for, yet Vash is actually a gentle soul who avoids conflict and follows a strict code of non-violence. Two decades ago, during a failed bank robbery, the cunning Gasback Gallon Getaway was stopped by Vash and left behind by his former partners. Now, those same betrayers have become wealthy businessmen and politicians. Driven by his lasting hatred, Gasback has started a mission to take revenge on each of them, using ruthless methods to achieve his ends. When he arrives in Macca City, Vash accidentally interferes with Gasback's schemes. He joins forces with the mysterious Amelia Ann McFly and the insurance agents Milly Thompson and Meryl Stryfe, creating a team ready to face Gasback and stop any more violence.

Like the Advanced Generation and Diamond & Pearl series before it, the Best Wishes! series starts with Ash Ketchum heading to the Unova region, a far-off land distinct from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh, accompanied only by his Pikachu. After meeting the new trainer and rival Trip along with the region's Professor Juniper, Ash gains two traveling companions: Iris, a girl from a town known for its Dragon Pokémon, and Cilan, a Pokémon Connoisseur and the Grass Pokémon specialist among the three Straition City Gym Leaders.

Yuki Sakurai, an orphan raised without knowledge of his family, struggles with a sense of purpose and a peculiar ability to sense others' painful memories through touch. Anonymous letters urging him to end his own life deepen his inner turmoil. Unbeknownst to Yuki, his life is watched by both those who wish to harm him and those who seek to protect him. One misty evening, Yuki's life is unexpectedly saved by a striking man with silver eyes and raven-black hair—someone Yuki recognizes despite never having met. The appearance of this enigmatic figure stirs Yuki's dormant memories and reveals the true meaning of his existence. "Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitteiru" follows Yuki as a teenager uncovering his identity and origins, all while navigating friendships, encountering betrayal, and gradually unraveling the mysteries of his past.

Set over 20 years before the main One Piece storyline, this limited-release OVA depicts the clash between Gold Lion Shiki and Gold Roger, along with various events unfolding across the world around the time of the Pirate King's execution.

The rage of Zoroark has been set loose! The Pokémon Baccer World Cup is underway. As the year's most hotly awaited event draws crowds to Crown City for the thrilling tournament, Ash, Pikachu, and his companions come across a strange Pokémon they have never encountered before. Then the three Legendary Pokémon—Raikou, Entei, and Suicune—appear without warning and begin wreaking havoc through the city. It falls to Ash and his friends, together with their newfound Pokémon ally Zorua, to discover the truth behind the immense and formidable forces at play. What strange and dangerous powers are stirring within Crown City? Why has Celebi suddenly returned after disappearing for twenty years? And why is the fearsome Zoroark venting its fury on the town? The search for these answers leads down an uncertain road full of peril—can Ash and his companions summon enough courage, strength, and friendship to unravel the mystery and save Crown City in time?

In a world where magic is seen as mere entertainment, Kaito Kuroba, the son of famed magician Touichi Kuroba, excels at trickery and illusions. Known for his flashy stunts and mischief, Kaito's life changes when he finds a hidden room in his house, revealing the white dove outfit of the legendary Phantom Thief Kid. This discovery rekindles his quest to solve the mystery of his father's sudden death eight years earlier. Seeking the Pandora Gem, a jewel said to grant immortality, Kaito takes on the Kid persona. But the same group responsible for his father's death also pursues the gem. Magic Kaito follows Kaito as he brings back the identity of Kaitou Kid, the elusive night thief. Using decoys, disguises, and his signature card gun, Kaito sets out to reclaim the world's most valuable jewels while uncovering the truth behind his father's fate and the legendary Pandora Gem.

After Niche carries the wounded and stunned Lag back to the Bee Hive, the Letter Bee finally starts piecing together the puzzle. He now understands what happened to Gauche, why the Marauders are so focused on stealing mail, and the true purpose of the group controlling them, Reverse. However, when he is forbidden from revealing the truth, Lag is soon forced out of the artificial sunlight and back into the world of perpetual night. And Reverse's plan to take down the Letter Bees and overthrow the Amberground government begins to accelerate. As if things weren't already bad enough, the giant insect creatures called gaichuu are apparently evolving into something new; there may be traitors working within the Hive; and Niche's sister, who is definitely not human-friendly, shows up to turn family drama into a full-scale siege. It all spells serious trouble for the Letter Bees, but if anyone can weather the storms and gloom of night, Lag and his team are the ones who will deliver.

In Beyblade: Metal Masters, Ginga Hagane and his fellow bladers prepare for new challenges as the World Championship approaches. Armed with his latest Beyblade, the Galaxy Pegasus W105R2F, Ginga gets ready to compete alongside his new American tag partner, Masamune Kadoya. Despite their alliance, Masamune aims to win the championship and plans to surpass Ginga. However, Masamune is not the only obstacle in Ginga's path to victory. Although Kyoya was chosen to represent Japan alongside Ginga, Masamune, Tsubasa, and Yu, he instead decides to join the African team. Partnering with Benkei, Kyoya intends to defeat Ginga and the rest of the Japanese contingent. This setup leads to one of the most intense confrontations in Metal Fight Beyblade: Baku.

In Bakugan Interspace, a virtual arena originally built to sharpen Bakugan battle skills, players compete in intense matches and tournaments. The platform has evolved into a lively hub for Bakugan fans. During one fight, Danma Kuusou suffers a glitch that knocks him out, and in that state he sees Bakugan caught up in a war. The massive energy released from Danma's clash sets off a disturbance in space, which draws the attention of the Twelve Orders, a group from Gundalia. Looking for strong fighters to use in an upcoming war against the Neathian race, they break into Bakugan Interspace to find possible candidates. When Danma wakes up, he and his friends Shun Kazami and Chouji Marukura get pulled into this conflict between stars. Though it seems far away, the war threatens Earth's freedom and the future of the Bakugan species.

In the midst of a fierce conflict within the Digital World, the villainous Bagra Army seeks to collect the pieces of the Code Crown, which would grant them total control over the entire realm. Their pursuit of power is relentless. Taiki Kudou, a kind-hearted middle school student passionate about soccer and helping those in need, encounters a desperate situation while spending time with his friends Akari Hinomoto and Zenjirou Tsurugi. They hear a cry for help and discover a severely injured Digimon named Shoutmon in a nearby alley. Using a strange device called a Xros Loader, Taiki rescues Shoutmon, but this action also transports him and his friends to the Digital World. Determined to stop the Bagra Army from achieving its goals, Taiki, Akari, and Zenjirou form an alliance with Shoutmon and other local Digimon to create the Xros Heart army. On their journey through the Digital World to collect the Code Crown fragments and defeat their enemies, they learn they are not alone in this battle involving humans.

While riding with Jack Atlas and Crow Hogan, Yusei Fudo finds his Stardust Dragon snatched away by Paradox—an enigmatic Turbo Duelist from a future era—who converts it into a Sin Monster mid-duel. Aided by the Crimson Dragon, Yusei pursues Paradox through a temporal rift and winds up in an earlier time. There, Paradox is locked in battle with Jaden Yuki, who still wields the might of Yubel and the Supreme King. Yet Paradox, having already seized Cyber End Dragon and Rainbow Dragon, has the upper hand and pushes Jaden to the brink. Yusei's timely arrival, backed by the Crimson Dragon, saves Jaden. The latter then explains Paradox's real goal: by plundering monsters from throughout history and corrupting them with darkness, he intends to slay Maximillion Pegasus, the very creator of Duel Monsters. If the game is never invented, the events of all three series would be erased from existence. Determined to stop him, Yusei and Jaden follow Paradox into the past, where they come across the King of Games, Yugi Mutou. But Paradox has already struck in this era, seemingly killing Pegasus and Yugi's grandpa while also snatching Blue-Eyes White Dragon and Red-Eyes Black Dragon. Once Yugi hears the full story, he resolves to fight side by side with Yusei and Jaden in the ultimate three-on-one duel, aiming to free the stolen monsters and save both the world and time itself before it's too late.

In the lively commercial city of Ert'Aria, Leicester Maycraft works as an item engineer for the adventurer guild known as "Oasis." One night, he gathers with his friends on the roof of a chapel to watch a meteor shower. A meteor suddenly veers close to them and crashes into the chapel's spire. Investigating the impact site, Leicester discovers a hidden room where a young girl lies asleep. When she wakes, she blurts out, "You must be my father!" This chance meeting with the mysterious girl sets Leicester on an unforeseen adventure.

This OVA explores the second story arc of the Tales of Symphonia narrative, set in the lively world of Tethe'alla. It follows the plot through roughly two-thirds of the original game's sequence of events, concluding just before the Derris-Kharlan arc begins.

A group of five elementary school students spends their summer break camping in a remote mountain village. While searching for their lost rabbit, Pyon-kichi, they come across an injured dog in a field marked by unusual crop circles. After nursing the dog back to health, the children are astonished when it suddenly begins speaking, revealing itself as Pochi Rickman, an extraterrestrial researcher studying Earth's plant life. Grateful for their help, Pochi invites the children on a tour of the moon. Upon arrival, they discover a hidden alien metropolis and explore it with wonder. However, when it is revealed that Pochi sustained injuries during his mission, the lunar authorities impose a travel ban to Earth, leaving the children unable to return home. With no other option, the group embarks on a cosmic journey across the galaxy, searching for a safe way back. Along the way, they are pursued by mysterious aliens linked to "The Space Show," a highly popular intergalactic program shrouded in secrecy.

This story is based on a gamebook by Hobby Japan. The Queen's Blade tournament is an exhibition that occurs every four years. Beautiful fighters from various backgrounds come together to satisfy their own wishes. Eventually, Queen Aldra was defeated by the wandering warrior Leina. Now, some time after these events...

After a plant-eating dinosaur discovers a lost egg, she brings it to her nest. When a carnivorous dinosaur hatches from it, she decides to keep him, naming him Heart and raising him alongside her own young. Heart later struggles with the vegetarian diet enforced on him and eventually runs away in shame upon realizing his true need for meat. Growing into a feared predator, Heart encounters a situation mirroring his own past when he finds an egg from a species he would normally hunt. When the baby emerges, Heart comments that it looks delicious, which the herbivore mistakes for its name: Umasou. Unable to eat a creature that views him as a parent, Heart reluctantly becomes its guardian. Just as his mother once did, Heart must now raise a child deemed unacceptable by society, navigating a harsh world and the inherent conflict between predator and prey.

In the third season of Koihime Musou, Han's high court general, Kashin, is forced by Chou Jou to take a cursed pill that slowly turns her into a cat, a transformation she despises. Chou Jou also misuses the emperor's authority to brand Kashin as a traitor and exiles her from the Han court. While fleeing, Kashin encounters Kada, who brings her to Touka village in the hope that the villagers will aid her.

Exclusive to the DVD release, this original story features Conan leading a team of youthful detectives to confront the enigmatic thief Kaitou Kid, who is aiming to steal a valuable gem from a hotel on a secluded island.

Mahou Sensei Negima! Mou Hitotsu no Sekai extra episode featuring Yue.

Cobra, a notorious space pirate, opts to alter his appearance and erase all his memories. He settles into an ordinary life with a mundane job, but when fragments of his true identity begin to resurface, a fresh series of adventures unfolds.

Natsuya is tasked by Professor Hastings with protecting Pokémon and defeating the Pokémon Nappers, a group that poaches and controls wild Pokémon, in two five-minute specials based on the games of the same name.

The Amars go on an adventure in the forest.

In "Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Great Battle of the Mermaid King," Nobita requests Doraemon to take him diving, prompting the robotic cat to use several gadgets to create a simulated ocean high above the ground. When the illusion is deactivated, a mermaid unexpectedly appears in Nobita's backyard. Introducing herself as Sophia, she reveals she is a princess from an ancient underwater civilization. Doraemon, Nobita, Shizuka, Gian, and Suneo quickly become friends with her and are invited to explore her undersea kingdom. However, on their way there, they become involved in a conflict between the mermaids and a rival tribe that drove them from their original home planet thousands of years ago. Together, Doraemon, Nobita, and their friends must help Sophia find a legendary sword that may bring peace back to the oceans.

Has the intrepid Inspector Zenigata finally taken the last bullet? In the turmoil following Lupin’s theft of a Buddha avatar statuette, Inspector Zenigata is gravely wounded while chasing the master thief. Lupin is not to blame, though—the crazed supervillain Morgana interfered, stole the Buddha figure, and sent “Pops” to his doom. Morgana seeks the ancient power of the Fuma called Fujin, and the beautiful ninja Asuka is also racing to uncover Fujin’s secret. Meanwhile, Fujiko Mine keeps sticking her hand into the affair, stirring up even more trouble. What is Fujin, and who will wield its hidden power?

This humorous action-adventure movie brings a dystopian sci-fi setting to life. Shinnosuke’s future wife, Tamiko Kaneari, arrives from the future in a time machine. She reveals that her father, Masuzo Kaneari, has imprisoned the adult Shinnosuke, and they need young Shinnosuke’s special abilities to free him. Along with the Kasukabe Defense Forces, they travel to Neotokio, a futuristic city ruled by Masuzo Kaneari, who also heads the power corporation Kaneari Electric.

Juri, a taekwondo practitioner, possesses a mysterious implant known as the Feng Shui Engine in place of her missing left eye. This device, developed by the dubious S.I.N. organization, grants her extraordinary abilities. Chun Li, Guile, and Cammy attempt to investigate Juri and her activities.

During summer vacation, Ginga and the others are thrilled about a Beyblade tournament, but a mysterious youth named Helios stands in their way. In his hands, he wields "Sol Blaze," a Beyblade that has been passed down through the ages. As the fierce battle between Ginga and Helios unfolds, extreme weather patterns begin to emerge around the world.

Pikachu and Piplup stray from their fellow Pokémon while playing, becoming lost. They eventually team up with a Skitty to investigate a strange alternate world. At the same time, unaware of their situation, they are trailed by Croagunk—a member of Team Rocket's group—along with a Marill who longs for someone to enjoy her singing.

Two years have passed since Dan Bashin and the core light bearers saved the world. Dan now finds himself weary of the monotony of ordinary card battles. Desiring stronger opponents, he receives a proposal from Mai Shinomiya: journey to the future, where his skills are again required. Arriving in the year 2650, they discover a world devastated by the conflict between humans and an alien species called the Mazoku. As humanity fights against Mazoku tyranny, Dan and the veteran light bearers are destined to come together. Armed with advanced cards from the future, they must once again stand up to protect humanity's destiny.

The story follows Anne's arrival at Green Gables, where she has come to begin a new life with the Cuthberts after spending six months in an orphanage. Anne, an imaginative and spirited orphan, already pictures a bright future ahead of her. However, upon reaching Green Gables, she discovers a serious mistake: the Cuthberts had intended to adopt a boy her age. Now she must face yet another turning point in her life, uncertain whether she will be allowed to remain at Green Gables or be sent back to the orphanage. Even worse, she could end up in the care of Mrs. Blewett, a stern and intimidating older woman. Will she finally manage to find some kindness and happiness despite all these obstacles?

Special shown at the Jump Super Anime Tour in 2010.

In this newest season, Yuuna and Stitch relocate from their small island of Izayoi to the larger island of Okinawa, where Yuuna will start attending a new school. They meet a new group of friends while also facing a fresh threat from outer space.

During the world championship, Shobu and his team fight their way through the ranks of Fua Duelist, defeating every opponent until Shobu secures the world champion title. However, his triumph is fleeting, as he is soon summoned to the creature world to confront Diabolos Zeta, the Temporal Ruler, who threatens to unleash complete destruction. With the help of newly obtained legendary cards and the powers they grant, Shobu and his companions set out to stop Diabolos Zeta's sinister plans.

A short 3D CGI anime of Cyborg 009 produced by director Oshii Mamoru.

In this touching story, a Tyrannosaurus named Heart is raised by a vegetarian dinosaur. As Heart grows up, other dinosaurs become afraid of him. One day, he meets a young Ankylosaurus and jokingly calls it "Umasou" (meaning "delicious-looking"). Despite this first impression, Umasou develops a deep connection with Heart, resulting in an unusual but loving relationship between them.

On a lone planet, six people live. The main character journeys across the world to tune into a radio frequency, encountering the other five residents along the way. This sci-fi short animation examines their meetings.

Mix Masters Final Force continues the tale from the original series. In this season, Ditt has lost his memories of being a mix master. When the need to protect the world arises once more, he discovers new allies to aid him in confronting the two new villains, Eva and Babel. After overcoming them, Ditt and his companions meet the season's true enemy, Red Knight. They learn that Red Knight was once a hero who gave in to the lure of power and decided to force minions into service to gain even more strength. Ultimately, that same core force enslaved him. Once Ditt and his team finally defeat Red Knight, they believe the conflict is over, but another danger emerges: Red Knight had an associate named Blue Fox, also driven mad by a desperate pursuit of power. Blue Fox is now attempting to obtain the Dark Mix Masters. Yet another threat appears in the form of a white witch who claims to be Moreen's mother, along with an evil baby named Ruth or Root who claims to be Moreen's younger brother—though they are not easily vanquished. In the final moments of the last episode, when hench and human are supposed to be unable to meet again, a portal opens from Gamebridge to Atreia. Ditt and the others reunite with their henches, realizing that the adventure they thought had ended was only the beginning of their journey as mix masters.

This compilation consists of five separate short episodes produced as advertisements for the Japanese energy company Kyushu Electric Power, often called Kyuden. Accompanied by Maetel, Tetsuro visits five distinct planets—including Earth—to see how each world handles and utilizes its energy resources.

An exclusive episode showing the guest character, Kijimunaa's sister, who looks like Kijimunaa and is pink.

Hutch the Honey Bee and his companions embark on an adventure to locate his missing Queen Bee Mother, who was lost during a sudden assault by a swarm of Hornets. Along the way, Hutch forms friendships with many different animals. In the town of Sepiatown, he even becomes friends with Amy, a gentle human girl who possesses the ability to communicate with insects.

The third collection of animated short films featuring the beloved Imagin characters from the live-action Japanese series "Kamen Rider Den-O."

The central storyline follows the Yamata Empire's scheme to eliminate all negative karma in the galaxy by means of a colossal technological device known as the Naaga Generator. However, negative karma cannot simply be erased; it must be redeemed. The head of the influential mystic Buddhist Fuze Clan intends to prevent this destruction, as it would ultimately give rise to the nine-headed Naaga, threatening to annihilate the world and possibly the entire universe. To aid in thwarting the Naaga's creation, the clan summons a Shinto deity named Susano, the Warrior God of Destruction. This mighty, arrogant, and murderous god must contend with various obstacles, including the Empire and the clan leader's own daughter—the spoiled sorceress Seska, who is under the influence of negative karma's power and a potent magical formula.

In the film "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf: The Tiger Prowess," Crafty Gecko and General Tiger launch an attack on Goat Village, intending to construct an amusement park there. Their plan also involves converting the castle of Wolfie (Grey Wolf) and his wife Wolnie (Red Wolf) into a public restroom. To rescue their abducted families from the cruel group and their robotic soldiers, Weslie (Pleasant Goat) and Wolfie must team up and search for the ancient statues that once guarded their ancestors. Will they be able to defeat the villains and forge an alliance?

The narrative revolves around a mysterious, towering structure constructed from a wobbly pile of building blocks. Three times each day—at dawn, midday, and dusk—an elderly timekeeper sounds the bell within the tower, signaling the correct time to the nearby villagers. Yet, one afternoon, the tower's bell remains silent at noon, leaving the townsfolk uncertain of when to have their lunch. The fantasy adventure kicks off when Karl, a curious young boy from the village, ventures to the tower's square to investigate what has gone wrong.

Third season of the Shimajirou children's television series.

An anime film adaptation of Mizuki Shigeru's manga "Mizuki Shigeru no Toono Monogatari." The original "Toono Monogatari" was classical literature by Japanese folklorist Yanagida Kunio, based on the oral traditions of Toono city. It revolves around yokai like Tengu, Kappa, and Zashikiwarashi.

This anime features the real-life female idol group PASSPO☆ portrayed as animal characters embarking on thrilling flight attendant adventures.