Best Sci-Fi Anime of 2020

Following his confrontation with his brother Shou in the Nether, Shinra Kusakabe's resolve to become a hero who protects humanity from the Flame Hazard intensifies. His goals are to find a method to revert Infernals back to humans, expose the truths behind the Evangelist and the Adolla Burst, and rescue both his mother and Shou. Yet, Shinra is acutely aware of the daunting obstacles ahead, particularly the threat posed by the Evangelist. The Evangelist's plan is simple: collect the eight pillars, individuals gifted with the Adolla Burst, and sacrifice them to reenact the Great Cataclysm from 250 years ago. Upon learning from the First Pillar that another pillar is imminent, Shinra vows to defend his fellow pillars from the Evangelist. As a result, the Special Fire Force clashes fiercely with the Evangelist. Fighting alongside his team, Shinra presses on to uncover the truth regarding the Great Cataclysm, the essence of the Adolla Burst, and the enigma of human spontaneous combustion.

Bound together by shared sorrow, Nanachi accompanies Riko and Reg as they descend deeper into the Abyss. Their expedition brings them to the fifth layer, the Sea of Corpses, the deepest point reachable without risking one's sanity. However, their progress is halted by the sinister masked figure Bondrewd, whose horrifying laboratory stands as a massive barrier for anyone wishing to proceed. This deranged scientist plans to exact a heavy toll on Riko and her companions. Nanachi is haunted by recollections of Bondrewd's past crimes, suffering immense emotional turmoil upon facing his former nemesis again. The group discovers that Bondrewd's sole vulnerability is Prushka, a stubborn young girl who asserts she is his daughter. By forming a friendship with Prushka, Riko, Reg, and Nanachi unite to thwart her father's evil schemes and push forward into the sixth layer of the Abyss.

In the neon-drenched city of Kansai, where cybernetic billboards mask a dark criminal underworld with the illusion of a technological utopia, outlaws known as Akudama operate from the shadows. While the Kansai police prepare to publicly execute Cutthroat, a notorious murderer responsible for 999 deaths, a mysterious message reaches select high-ranking Akudama offering a massive bounty for Cutthroat's release. An unknown entity then initiates a scheme that gathers these dangerous figures, transforming the planned execution into a scene of intense, chaotic violence.

In the world of ID: INVADED, the Mizuhanome System is a cutting-edge technology that allows access to the depths of the human mind. Using cognition particles found at crime scenes, members of the elite police unit Kura can enter a virtual space called an "id well," where they navigate the criminal's subconscious to reveal their true identity. Entry into these id wells is restricted to those who have themselves committed murder. Former detective Akihito Narihisago, known as "Sakaido" within the id wells, is one such individual. Having once been a celebrated detective, he turned to crime following a personal tragedy. Even in confinement, Narihisago assists Kura with his unparalleled detective skills. However, as he delves deeper into each case, he uncovers a more sinister reality lurking behind what initially seem like isolated murders.

Following the Scorched Halloween incident, the world learns of a Strategic-class magician with overwhelming power. In response, the United States of the North American Continent sends its elite magician unit, Stars, led by Angie Sirius, on a covert mission to Japan. At First High School, Tatsuya Shiba and his friends hold a farewell party for Shizuku Kitayama, who is leaving for an exchange program in the USNA. Her replacement turns out to be the striking Angelina Kudou Shields, known by the nickname Lina. Meanwhile, Tatsuya discovers that the USNA is trying to uncover his true identity. In Tokyo, several corpses drained of blood are found, initially blamed on a vampire. Tatsuya quickly pieces together the evidence and concludes that these attacks are likely not unrelated.

In a distant future, humanity is threatened by creatures called Gadoll. Survivors have taken refuge in the Tank, the lower section of the massive mobile fortress Deca-Dence. The upper-level residents, known as Gears, serve as warriors fighting the Gadoll, while those in the Tank mainly support efforts by processing Gadoll meat and improving defenses. Among them is Natsume, a young woman with a prosthetic right arm who dreams of joining the elite Tanker soldiers who fight alongside the Gears. Though other orphans have been assigned their roles, Natsume's application to join the Power remains unapproved. She works temporarily as a cleaner on an armor repair crew led by the stern and distant Kaburagi, who hides a deeper purpose. Initially dismissive of his optimistic subordinate, Kaburagi begins to see in Natsume the potential to disrupt the established order. He takes on the role of her mentor, preparing her to become a key force that challenges the system.

The Daihasei Festival is in full swing, and Tokiwadai Middle School, a prestigious all-girls institution, is completely involved. Even with the powerful presence of "Tokiwadai's Ace," Mikoto Misaka, other competitors are giving their best efforts, undeterred by her formidable abilities. But the festival brings more than just excitement; as Academy City opens its doors to visitors during the event, several groups are planning covert entry into the city. With Misaka being a key figure, hidden adversaries start to reveal themselves as the festival progresses. A Certain Scientific Railgun T revisits Misaka and her companions as they uncover the sinister aspects of Academy City. From acts of terrorism to clandestine operations, the series explores the many dangers lurking within the city.

Five years ago, Earth came under attack from alien parasites called the "Kiseichuu." These invaders, facing the extinction of their own species, aim to wipe out humanity by destroying human sexual desire, which would lead to the natural end of the human race. In response, the HxEros device was created—a powerful weapon that needs high levels of erotic energy to work properly. Retto Enjou, a high school student with deep hatred for the Kiseichuu, joins a team of HxEros operators dedicated to fighting back and protecting humanity. Since their equipment relies on erotic energy for power, the team must keep their libido levels high to stay ready for battle. With a home full of passionate girls, Enjou has plenty of energy to tap into.

While going about their normal routines—Kouichirou working on a building site, Mari returning from a trip abroad, Ayumu finishing track practice, and Gou absorbed in video games—the Mutou family experiences an abrupt and catastrophic disaster. A powerful earthquake rocks the Japanese islands, causing immense devastation and triggering a chain of events that leads the nation toward being swallowed by the sea. As social order collapses and the constant threat of submersion looms, the Mutou family unites to face this apocalyptic crisis. They must navigate this perilous new world, fighting for their very survival while also dealing with the emotional weight of immense grief.

Not long after arriving in another world, Kurumi Tokisaki becomes fascinated with a certain white cat, but their encounter is fleeting. Kurumi then meets Hibiki Higoromo, a spirit with white hair, who explains that they are both caught up in a lethal game between spirits. In the Neighboring World, these spirits compete in a contest where only the one who survives can have a single wish granted. Once they understand the nature of the competition, Kurumi and Hibiki agree to join forces on a temporary basis.

In "Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector," Inspectors Arata Shindou and Mikhail Kei Ignatov uncover a dangerous conspiracy threatening the Sybil System, Japan's ultimate judge of human behavior. A shadowy criminal organization is secretly amassing influence and resources, endangering the system's integrity. Bifrost agent Kouichi Azusawa then launches a bold attack on the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), seizing control of their headquarters and taking Inspector Shindou and others inside as hostages. To reclaim the facility and save the captives, CID Unit 01's supervisor, along with Chief Mika Shimotsuki and former unit members Shinya Kougami and Nobuchika Ginoza, must launch a counteroffensive. While the immediate crisis involves Azusawa's demands for Tokyo Governor Karina Komiya's resignation, a deeper plot looms, forcing Inspector Shindou to confront both Azusawa and his own personal history. As these events unfold, they bring Shindou closer to solving the mystery that has puzzled him and his close friend, Ignatov, for years.

Juzo Inui, designated as Gun Slave Unit Device 13, now possesses Rosa's data. While multiple groups appear to seek this information either to uncover its secrets or eliminate it, it becomes evident that the data's contents are ultimately irrelevant to anyone. Wachowski, the leader of the anti-Extremist terrorist organization Spitzbergen, pressures Tetsurō into employing Harmony to force Juzo to neutralize Gun Slave Unit Device 7, who operates for Berühren. Juzo eventually confronts Seven, but as widespread corruption and betrayals unfold, it becomes clear that Berühren is the true orchestrator of all events.

Second part of the Date A Bullet films.

Second season of 7 Seeds.

In the year 2030, Japan is on the verge of total destruction because of the Gibia virus, which turns those infected into various monsters that change depending on age, sex, and ethnic background. A samurai and a ninja from the early Edo period are suddenly thrown into this devastated future. There, they join forces with a professor who is determined to create a cure for the virus. As a team, they battle against swarms of Gibia monsters, criminals without any rules, and other deadly enemies while trying to rescue mankind.

After losing her father, a young woman inherits control of Miracle Entertainment and its once-successful but now faltering show, Miracle Finder. Determined to save it from cancellation, she searches for a fresh angle and stumbles upon Evol—a rare gene granting supernatural abilities, representing the next stage of human evolution. This revelation could ignite a deadly conflict over humanity's survival. As she explores the realm of Evolvers, she meets four men: Kira, a cheerful idol; Simon, a Loveland University professor and neuroscientist; Zen, the stern CEO of Loveland Financial Group and Miracle Entertainment’s benefactor; and Haku, her former high school senpai who transformed from a troublemaker into a police officer. With strange events unfolding across the city, she must uncover the truth behind Evol and the secretive organization Black Swan, linked to numerous attacks and her father's death. She also needs to determine her role in their grand scheme and understand how these men are connected to the mystery.

In a world devastated by war, the Party of Words introduces the Hypnosis Microphones—devices that turn lyrical verses into powerful forces capable of influencing minds and inflicting physical harm. This new technology redefines combat, making words and music the main weapons for criminals, militants, and soldiers, while conventional arms become obsolete. Amid this upheaval, the female-dominated Party of Words seizes control of Japan. Women reside in Chuuouku, while men settle territorial disputes through rap battles. For reasons kept secret, the Party of Words assembles former members of the legendary group The Dirty Dawg to take part in a competition centered on crew pride and honor rather than land. The first Division Rap Battle is about to begin, and the participating rappers must perform without any chance to rehearse.

In a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by mysterious beings called the Earless, humanity's champions are the Players—pilots of mecha known as Equipment who fight these monsters while gaining fame and fortune. Echo, a young mechanic obsessed with Players and their Equipment, has built his own makeshift mecha but long accepted a life of poverty among the world's scrap heaps. Everything changes when he finds an amnesiac girl named μ (or "Mu") with a mechanical port on her back—the unmistakable mark of a Player. The two quickly bond and swear to use their abilities to protect the world and defeat the Earless.

In a future not far off, a disease known as "Cagaster" emerged, transforming humans into insects. The story begins 30 years after this catastrophe, in the year 2125, focusing on Kidou, a young boy who battles these insect-like beings.

Nobita Nobi, moved by memories of his late grandmother, asks Doraemon for help to go back in time and see her again. During a heartfelt reunion, his grandmother says she wants to meet Nobita's future wife, and Nobita, touched by her words, decides to make that happen. They quickly take a trip to the future using Doraemon's time machine. When they arrive at Nobita's wedding day, they find that the future Nobita is nowhere to be seen. Determined to fix this, Doraemon and Nobita set out to find the missing future Nobita, hoping to make sure he gets the happiness he deserves.

In 2045, the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has transformed society, as governments rely on AI-driven continuous warfare to sustain their economies. Major Motoko Kusanagi leads the mercenary group GHOST, navigating this intricate environment. However, the swift advancement of AI introduces a new danger. After leaving Public Security Section 9, Kusanagi and her team carry out various global missions tied to these proxy conflicts. A routine assignment to track down an arms dealer thrusts GHOST into a covert struggle against cybernetically enhanced individuals with extraordinary intellectual and physical capabilities. Known as "post-humans," these beings trigger a series of events that lead to the reformation of Section 9. With a fresh objective, Kusanagi and her reassembled unit must prevent the post-humans from triggering worldwide chaos.

The campaign to launch a new offensive against the Neuroi, mysterious alien invaders, is underway. The main objective is to capture Berlin, the capital of the Empire of Karlsland, a critical step toward eliminating the Neuroi threat in Europe. However, with the Neuroi's capacity to adapt to changing combat situations, the allied forces' current strength and Striker technology might not be enough for a decisive victory. Meanwhile, Yoshika Miyafuji, a Witch from Fuso, is studying medicine in Lausanne. Having recently regained her magical powers after losing them, she is eager to join the fight again. A call to arms brings the scattered members of the 501st Joint Fighter Wing back together for their final push against the enemy.

In 1941, one year after Sotetsu Genan's downfall, Captain Seijuurou Kamiyama of the Imperial Combat Revue Flower Division leaves Tokyo on a confidential mission, placing Sakura Amamiya in temporary command. After an incident in Europe, Kamiyama brings a young Russian girl named Klara M. Ruzhkova to Japan and entrusts her to the Flower Division's care. Valery Kaminski, captain of the Moscow Combat Revue, arrives in Tokyo intending to retrieve Klara, leading the Flower Division to oppose his efforts.

The first OVA centers on three main female characters in a story created specifically for this release. It is included with the eleventh and twelfth tankoubon volumes of the Dokyuu Hentai HxEros manga series.

The colossal beam of light that erupted from Eldora's moon has completely changed how the BUILD DiVERS perceive Gunpla Battle Nexus Online (GBN). This event forces Hiroto Kuga and his teammates to reconsider their purpose on Eldora, particularly as the dangers grow more tangible. Despite this, the BUILD DiVERS regroup to defend what matters to them against the One-Eyed. As this conflict influences the futures of both Earth and Eldora, the tension heightens, and Hiroto is forced to face his history while the true nature of GBN comes to light.

A spin-off set in the same universe as the Netflix live-action sci-fi series of the same name. On the planet Latimer, Takeshi Kovacs must safeguard a tattooist while probing the murder of a yakuza boss, working alongside a no-nonsense CTAC operative.

The racing never ends! Return to the world of Jet Racing and catch up with Rin and Misa in the Kandagawa Jet Girls OVA.

Twelve months after the events of Beyblade Burst Rise, brothers Hikaru and Hyuga witness the superking/sparking evolutions of Valtryek, Roktavor, and Satomb. Those three beys radiate a power beyond anything previously dreamed of, thanks to their bladers executing a sparking launch. Inspired, Hikaru and Hyuga set out to create their own sparking beys—Hyperion and Helios—and face off against legendary bladers, training relentlessly to surpass the top-ranked competitors ever to step into the stadium. Determined to do whatever it takes to become the best, they travel across the globe, challenging the greatest bladers who have ever let it rip, pushing themselves to grow stronger and battling every top blader who has left their mark on the stadium.

The fifth season of Tenchi Muyou! Ryououki finds Masaki Tenchi living a normal life, apart from being the heir to the Masaki Shrine. His peaceful days are shattered when he accidentally breaks a seal meant to trap a "demon" inside a small shrine, setting Ryoko free. Now Tenchi must face the awakened Ryoko. Once Ayeka catches wind that her arch-nemesis Ryoko is on the loose, she also heads to Earth. This series of events sparks Tenchi's link to the cosmic rulers known as the Jurai family.

In a city within a parallel world, a young boy comes across a pair of broken scissors among his late father's belongings. His mother then tells him that his father used to work as a gardener. He later discovers that the scissors were forged by Sasuke, an artisan who lives in a foreign land. Determined to have them repaired, the boy makes the long journey to where Sasuke resides.

Nobita and his friends journey 66 million years into the past to return a pair of adorable dinosaur twins to their proper home.

In the year U.C. 0079, a squadron of Zakus from the Principality of Zeon attacks a neutral space colony. Amuro Ray reluctantly takes the controls of the Gundam G40 prototype mobile suit to fight the threat, including Zeon ace pilot Char Aznable and his custom red Zaku II. This short animated film was created to advertise the High Grade 1/144 scale Gundam G40 model kit and mark the 40th anniversary of the Gundam franchise.

Episodes 7-9 of the Soukyuu no Fafner: Dead Aggressor - The Beyond series.

Null and Peta are thrown into a bizarre multinational professional wrestling match. Can the sisters overcome their foreign doppelgangers? Can any of the alternate Petas actually cook? Will the referee ever put an end to this nonsense?

The centerpiece of GBN's anniversary celebration is the "Gunpla Battle One-Day Battle Royal"! The participants are chosen from the Divers who played most energetically this season, and they'll fight using suits assigned at random, mainly from the Gunpla that received the highest rankings from all Divers in the Great Gunpla Ballot! Now the final round is about to commence, featuring the tough competitors who emerged victorious from their respective blocks! There, an unexpected, extra-special, completely unprecedented Gunpla dream battle is about to… START!!!

In Gundam Reconguista in G II: Bellri's Fierce Charge, Dellensen launches an assault on the pirate vessel Megafauna in order to rescue Bellri and the others. The clash occurs in Earth's orbit, where Bellri, while piloting the G-Self, inadvertently attacks a former teacher. At the same time, the Capital Army pushes to reclaim both the G-Self and Raraiya Monday, first deploying the Mask team's Elf Bullocks and later the Wuxia team under Becker's command. Unbeknownst to any of them, an alien threat begins to materialize, compelling all factions to challenge the core principles of SU-Cordism.

The concluding segment of Fireball. Gebäude-Bäude makes an effort to reveal the external world to mistress Ariadne, yet keeps facing interruptions.

Earth Energy, produced by the rotation of the planet, faces danger from an alien enemy called Dark Spinner, which aims to steal this energy and convert it into Dark Energy. Opposing this threat are the twin brothers Raiga and Kuga, who ally with the Earth Granner, a team dedicated to protecting the planet. Can they succeed in protecting Earth from this terrifying attack?

Many centuries after the events of Saga Brave, a third race called the Mauve has appeared alongside Humans and Mazoku. Distinguished by their purple blood and superior intellect, the Mauve are ostracized by the other two races and regarded as a threat to global peace. Having personally endured this prejudice, a young Mauve named Galette Revolt embarks on a journey to discover a way for all races to understand one another through playing Battle Spirits. Meanwhile, factions from each species pursue the preservation of peace or the reformation of the world through far more sinister means.

The series' main character, Wataru, journeys to the world of Soukaizan after being summoned due to trouble there. A dark evil looms over the region, and the power of the robot Ryuujinmaru has been locked away. With his companions Shibaraku, Toraou, and Himiko, Wataru embarks on a new quest.

Battle CG anime based on the Zoids Wild franchise.

At the WNA Research Laboratory Branch in Eagle City, Komerica, researchers Burton, Berecca, and Ron keep up their unyielding efforts to create "Ninja-Gum," a mysterious substance that unlocks dormant Ninja DNA within people whose ancestry goes back to the legendary mercenaries of old. On this day, their perseverance at last bears fruit. It is on their 2,503rd try that they succeed in making Ninja-Gum. Overcome with excitement, Burton and Berecca immediately pop some of the gum for themselves. But right then...

In the year 22XX, the severe decline in human population forces the government to welcome races from other allied planets. Genetic mixing gives rise to new species endowed with special powers. On his 18th birthday, a young man named Yuuki learns that his father belongs to the "hero" tribe, while his mother comes from a tribe of plant-manipulating beings believed to have been wiped out due to the accelerated mechanization of the planet. As a result, Yuuki possesses the abilities of both tribes, yet he questions which side he should use his powers to aid. The film was scheduled for a March 14 screening, but the event was cancelled due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19.

Directed by Somei Sun, "Evangelion: It Can (Not) Be True" is a CG short film created to commemorate the launch of Oppo's limited edition Ace2 EVA smartphone.

Set a millennium in the future, the story takes place on Neoterror, a planet where artificial intelligence has recreated Earth's lost civilization. This world came about through the terraforming of T-Garden b, a planet 12.5 light-years from Earth. Two hundred and fifty years after the planetary reform administration was established, the artificial inhabitants enjoy a peaceful life inspired by the serenity of Earth's past. Taro, the protagonist, comes from this placid society and tends to be shy and reluctant to take action. But when he encounters the mysterious entity called "Tamagar," he gains the ability to transform into the wildly optimistic superhero "Gainaman." Using his new powers, Taro deals with various crises throughout the city. His fashionable younger sibling, Hanako, also seeks the transformation power from Tamagar and helps her brother as Gainaman No. 2. Meanwhile, Ai-chan, a humanoid terminal of the AI management bureau, along with her companion Rakkyo-boy, secretly chases after Tamagar, motivated by its inexplicable abilities. What are Gainaman's activities about? What is the true nature of Tamagar? And what is the purpose behind Ai-chan's mission?

The story of Apocalypse Day centers on Xiao Sin, the head of Black Nest Technology, a gigantic corporation that has nearly achieved world domination. Rumors persist that their state-of-the-art humanoid weapon, called the Guardian, could trigger global annihilation. Yet Xiao Sin's reign faces resistance. The protagonist, Bai Jiu, alongside other insurgents, breaks into Black Nest Technology to retrieve a detector that can recover people's erased memories and reunite separated families. Meanwhile, the guardian entity INK is dispatched to eliminate the trespassers, leaving its true intentions uncertain.

Eighth season of the Washimo series.

This 2020 animated series is set at the Starz Hotel in 1930s France, where Luke works as a bellboy while secretly serving as a time-traveling guardian of historical relics. He must protect artifacts from being stolen by the villainous Indiana and find his missing grandfather Paul, traveling through time with his friends Jean and Leo the dog to safeguard relics across history.

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Music video for the song Yes and No by Dreams Come True.