5 Must-Watch Fantasy Anime to Immerse Yourself in Magical Worlds
In today's era, technological advancements have made it easier for people to find entertainment to relieve fatigue and exhaustion from daily activities. One form of entertainment is watching television, movies, or cartoon series. One show that is currently popular among young people is anime. So, what is anime? According to Aghnia (2012), anime is a Japanese-style animation typically characterized by colorful drawings featuring characters in various settings and stories, targeted at a wide range of audiences. Anime initially stemmed from drawings in comics, also known as manga in Japanese. However, with technological advancements, these comics or manga were adapted into animated series that we now know as anime.
Anime comes in various themes, and one of the most popular themes is Fantasy anime. Fantasy anime always has its own charm. With worlds full of magical creatures, magical adventures, and epic tales, this genre allows us to step away from conventions and dive into boundless imagination. From stories of heroes fighting darkness to (isekai) adventures exploring other worlds, fantasy anime offers experiences that are not only entertaining but also stimulate curiosity and imagination.
In this article, we have selected some of the best fantasy anime that you must watch. Whether you are a hardcore fan of this genre or just want to try it out, this list is designed to take you on an unforgettable journey. Get ready to enter other worlds filled with wonders, intrigue, and captivating stories.
1. Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken
The first anime is titled Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken. Written by Fuse and produced by Studio 8bit in Japan, this anime tells the story of a 37-year-old man named Mikami Satoru, an ordinary employee who dies while protecting his junior from an unknown attacker.
Shortly after his death, a "world voice" summons him to reincarnate into another world known as a fantasy world (Isekai). In his new world, he reincarnates into a slime monster with superpowers granted by the "world voice" according to his final wishes. As a slime, he lives in a cave filled with many monsters. While exploring the cave, he encounters a dragon that has been sealed for 300 years after destroying a city to ashes. The dragon's name is Veldora. Seeing Veldora sealed for so long, Satoru sympathizes with Veldora's struggles and befriends him, promising to help release Veldora from the seal. Hearing this, Veldora becomes happy and, as a token of gratitude, gives Satoru the name Rimuru. Satoru, now named Rimuru, also gives a sworn name to himself and Veldora: Tempest. Afterward, he leaves the cave and begins a new life journey that will gradually change his life and fate. Along the way, he establishes a nation for monsters called the Jura Tempest Federation.
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2. Maou Gakuin no Futekigosha
Next is an anime titled Maou Gakuin no Futekigosha. This anime tells the story of a war in a mythological era between humans, spirits, and gods against demons that lasted for 2,000 years and claimed countless lives. During that era, there was a feared demon king who conquered others mercilessly, annihilating anyone who dared challenge him. This demon king's name was Anos Voldigoad.
Tired of the endless and bloody war, Anos grew weary and decided to reincarnate 2,000 years into the future to experience the peaceful life of his descendants. With the help of a human hero named Kanon, he made a pact to sacrifice his life and reincarnate 2,000 years later. His reincarnation was successful, and he was reborn with the same name. However, Anos discovered that the demon royal family or pure-blood demons had cruelly dominated hybrid demons or mixed-blood demons who had intermarried with other races. Additionally, he found that magic had declined, and his descendants had grown weak as a result of the peace he created. He also learned that the current demon king known to his descendants and other races was not him but a false demon king named Avos Dilhevia, who was impersonating him.
Now part of the hybrid demon race, Anos resolved to reclaim the title of Demon King he once held. However, he first had to graduate from the Demon King Academy or Delsgade Academy, an educational system that trains descendants of the demon king to become the new demon king. At the academy, he was labeled as a total misfit, which became an obstacle in his path to reclaiming his title.
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3. Maou 2099
Next is an anime titled Maou 2099, written by Daigo Murasaki and produced by J.C Staff Studio. It tells the story of an evil demon king named Veltol Velvet Velsvat who lived in the magical fantasy world of Alneath and was killed in a battle by the hero Gram. Five hundred years later, one of his followers named Machina Soleige used magic to resurrect Veltol. However, during his absence, Alneath experienced a disaster known as "Fantasion," where the world of Alneath accidentally connected with Earth in the year 2023. This led to prejudice among various races, the disappearance of national borders, and wars between newly established city-states. After the wars, relative peace broke out, and Alneath's magic combined with Earth's industries to create magical engineering known as "magineering."
Veltol was resurrected in the year 2099 in the city-state of Shinjuku (formerly Tokyo). Along with Machina and his hacker friend Takahashi, he attempts to regain his powers and once again conquer the world.
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4. Shijou Saikyou no Daimaou
The anime Shijou Saikyou no Daimaou tells the story of the strongest demon king of all time named Varvatos. Having lived as a demon king for so long and possessing immense power, he began to think that life was very boring.
He used a spell to reincarnate and adjust his power to make it less overpowering by performing a calibration. However, after successfully reincarnating, he found himself in a place with incredibly weak magic.
Reborn as a boy named Ard Meteor, and although his magic power had decreased, due to the environment's weak magic, his abilities remained extraordinarily strong, coupled with his genius mind. This made it difficult for him to find peers. When he was despondent in his search for friends, he accidentally met a girl named Ireena Litz de Olhyde in the forest while she was facing a monster. Seeing this, Ard became interested and tried to befriend Ireena, although she often rejected his offers. Ard persistently tried to win Ireena's friendship.
One day, during a monster attack on the village where Ard and Ireena lived, Ireena was trapped in the forest. Ard rushed to rescue her, and his efforts succeeded. During this moment, Ireena revealed that she possessed a strong power that caused her to distance herself from people, including Ard, to avoid harming them. Hearing this, Ard promised and vowed to be Ireena's friend forever. Thus began Ard's exciting and challenging journey.
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5. Mairimashita! Iruma-kun
The final recommended anime is titled Mairimashita! Iruma-kun. It tells the story of a 14-year-old boy named Iruma, a kind and obedient child who never refuses to help when asked. Unfortunately, he has irresponsible parents, forcing him to work to sustain himself.
One day, while working, a demon appears and takes him from the human world to the underworld, the demon world. The demon, named Sullivan, explains to Iruma that his parents had sold him and that Sullivan now adopts Iruma as his grandson. Hearing this, Iruma reluctantly agrees. Sullivan, who had long wished for a grandchild, was delighted.
Iruma was brought to Sullivan's home, and Sullivan enrolled him in Babyls, a demon school where Sullivan happened to be the principal. At the demon school, Iruma quickly befriended other demons and became close to demons named Asmodeus Alice and Clara Valac. However, Sullivan warned Iruma not to reveal that he was human, as other demons would eat him if they knew. Iruma promised to blend in while living in the Demon World, though he often stood out due to unexpected situations and adventures.
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These are the 5 recommended fantasy-themed anime you can watch to satisfy your curiosity about this genre. Happy watching!
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