13 Greatest Adventure Anime to Ever Exist!

best adventure anime

The one thing we love about the anime world’s setting is adventure. If an anime is set around an adventurous background, it introduces lots of new characters and moments.

It always brings newer action to the light, and we can’t help but love every moment of it. So, if you’re looking for some good adventure anime series, we’ll help you find some.

Best Adventure Anime!

13. Made in Abyss

best adventure anime- Made in Abyss

Riko spent her entire childhood with one goal: to explore the Abyss that houses terrifying creatures and unknown wonders. No one knows how deep it is, and her mother disappeared years ago in the Abyss.

One day, she discovers a boy with a robotic appearance who has originated from the Abyss. Along with him, she begins her journey to find her missing mother and make her dream come true.

Made in Abyss might seem like a light-hearted anime featuring some adorable characters but don’t get mistaken. It does the exact opposite in the anime, and the concept is pretty cool.

The animation is spectacular and unique. It sweeps you off your feet and makes you land in a world of eternal beauty. So, if you want to watch a short adventure anime, try this one out.

12. Yona of the Dawn

best adventure anime- Yona of the Dawn

Princess Yona has lived a peaceful and happy life since she was a child, thanks to her father, who hates violence. But one day, his father gets murdered, and she witnesses it with her own eyes.

Along with Hak, her childhood friend and bodyguard, she escapes the kingdom to gather the allies across the nation to fight back. How epic is her adventurous journey going to be?

Yona of the Dawn will leave an impression as one of the best action-adventure anime if you give it a go. The story is written very well, mixing a fantasy concept with a historical one.

The characters make the anime hilarious, and the main duo is so adorable together. So, if you want to watch an adventure anime with a little light-hearted theme, this one is right up your alley.

11. Samurai Champloo

best adventure anime- Samurai Champloo

Fuu Kasumi is a waitress in a small teahouse, and one day, she spills a drink on one of the customers. When things get terrible, she calls for help, and Mugen, a samurai with strange and wild fighting techniques, defeats them.

In the process, he also picks a fight with a tougher opponent named Jin. To make things worse, they accidentally kill the son of a local magistrate. To escape from the government’s clutches, Fuu hires them as bodyguards and embarks on a journey to find a mysterious warrior.

Samurai Champloo is a kind of anime that gets better as you watch it again and again. But why is that? For starters, it’s stylish, and the music is phenomenal, along with some good soundtracks.

While the characters are cliched, you’ll only love them more. Since it is set in Japan’s Edo period, there is no end to action and adventure with constant samurai battles.

10. Demon Slayer

best adventure anime- Demon Slayer

Tanjiro supports his family by selling charcoal to the villagers, and one day when he comes back, he finds every one of them got massacred by a demon, and his sister Nezuko has turned into a demon.

He decides to find a cure for his sister no matter what it takes, and to make it possible, his only bet is to become a demon slayer. How epic and tough will his journey become from this point?

At first glance, Demon Slayer looks like another classic from the shonen genre, and you’re damn right. But it is one hell of a good one, and just from the first episode, you can raise your expectations as height as a mountain.

The main character explores every town, slaying demons and slaying people. As he meets more people, it gets more adventurous and exciting. If you haven’t watched this amazing action-adventure anime yet, you better do it now.

9. Astra: Lost in Space

best adventure anime- Astra: Lost in Space

The story sets in the year 2063 where space travel has become feasible, and a group of teenagers left for the planet McPa for an excursion.

But when they found a mysterious orb, they get sucked by it and thrown a few thousand light-years away. How will they manage to get back to earth with limited resources?

Another space adventure is here for you. This anime was a pleasant surprise for me as I gave it a watch without any expectations. In every episode, you get an excellent adventure.

The places they explore, the character development, and the action moments are wholesome. If you want a unique adventure anime with top-notch execution, you can’t afford to miss this one.

8. Magi

best adventure anime- Magi

The story takes place in a sand-swept world where ominous dungeons exist, and if you can clear one of them, you can obtain treasures beyond your imagination.

Alibaba, a young rogue who wants to get rich, Aladdin, a curious boy with a mysterious ability, and Morgiana is a slave who can’t escape her chains. When their fate intertwines, they find themselves on endless adventures.

If you have grown up with Arabian nights stories, you’ll fall in love with this anime. Even if you’re not, you’ll still love it wholeheartedly. I love when fantasy and adventure themes come with a single anime.

Magi sets high standards right from the beginning, and throughout the whole series, it doesn’t disappoint you at all. It only gets better as the story progresses, and if you want a fantasy adventure anime, this one is for you.

7. Cowboy Bebop

best adventure anime- Cowboy Bebop

Spike Spiegel and Jet Black are top-notch bounty hunters who travel around the galaxy to catch the criminals and win the prices on their heads. Along their journey, new allies join with them.

Hoping to escape their pasts, this group tries to spend their lives as bounty hunters. Will they be able to find happiness in their lives, or their fate to face tragedies is inevitable?

How about witnessing some epic space adventures for a change of pace? Cowboy Bebop is a classic from the 90s, and it is popular for a reason. Instead of following a pattern to tell the story, it presents you with lots of adventures.

The concept might not appeal to you at this time of age, but the execution is outstanding. Although it gets depressing at times, it got enough charisma to captivate the viewer.

6. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure

best adventure anime- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

Jonathan Joestar’s mother died in a tragic accident when he was young, and his father gets saved by a stranger named Dario Brando. At least that’s what everyone thought, but he was trying to steal.

After a few years, Dario dies of illness, and his son Dio comes to George’s house for shelter. While we expect Dio and Joe to have a sibling-type relationship, it turns out Dio has come to become the heir.

As the title suggests, this anime presents you with a bizarre adventure, but you’ll love every moment of it. It is weird, but a superb execution of a unique concept and the world-building are fantastic.

You don’t have to worry about the pacing issue because you can tell the caliber of this anime just from a couple of episodes. Jojo is a unique adventure anime with zero filler episodes.

5. Hunter x Hunter

best adventure anime- Hunter x Hunter

Gon Freecs is a young boy who sets out from the whale island to find his father, who left him with his aunt to become a hunter. But Ging (father) becomes one of the top hunters in the world.

To reach him, he needs to pass the hunter exam that involves unimaginable obstacles. Even if he makes it through, the outside world is more terrifying. What kind of adventures awaits him?

Hunter x Hunter is an anime that you can enjoy every minute of it without worrying about pacing. The animation is unique; the story and the characters take it to a whole new level.

If you’re wondering which version to watch, go with the 2011 one because the Chimera Ant arc is the main reason for anime’s popularity. In short, this anime is a gem no one should miss.

4. Fairy Tail

best adventure anime- Fairy Tail

Lucy’s dream is to join the Fairy Tail guild, and one day, she meets a fire-eating wizard named Natsu. Through a series of coincidences, she finds out that he is one of Fairy Guild’s members.

Soon she begins to take on odd jobs along with Natsu and a few others. In this journey, the amount of destruction and the epic adventures are endless.

Fairy Tail is a constant supply of entertainment, whether it be action or humor. It doesn’t drag much for most arcs, and you’ll fall in love with the characters.

Since it is another long-running anime (even though not as much as One Piece), you can expect it to have lots of adventures and a standard storyline.

3. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

best adventure anime- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

According to alchemy, you can’t get anything in return unless you give something equal to it. In an attempt to revive their mother, Ed loses his leg, and Al loses his body.

To affix Al’s soul to an armor, Ed sacrifices his hand, and soon, his missing limbs are replaced by auto mail parts. Ed and Al embark on a journey to find the philosopher stone, and in the process, they end up discovering even more dark secrets of the world.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is an anime without any flaws. The incredible world-building, gripping storyline, adventurous moments, and those epic last 20 episodes always keep me in a tight spot when I had to choose my favorite anime.

No matter your interest in anime, you can’t help but become captivated once you watch this one. It is the top-rated anime in the world and definitely an incredible action-adventure anime you should watch.

2. Golden Kamuy

best adventure anime- Golden kamuy

The story takes place during the postwar gold rush, where a war veteran named Sugimoto discovers a map with a treasure location.

Unfortunately, he’s not the only one interested in this quest, and every one of them is prepared to kill each other for the gold. How will his journey turn out in the end?

In short, Golden Kamuy is a masterpiece of this genre. It is criminally underrated and doesn’t get as much attention it needs. The story is awesome, and the characters are so exciting.

Whether you love to watch shounen/seinen, if you want anything unique from those genres, watch Golden Kamuy, and you don’t need anything else.

1. One Piece

best adventure anime- One Piece

Monkey D. Luffy dreams of becoming ever since he was a child, and after a few years, he leaves his hometown to find the “One Piece” left by the pirate king Gol D. Roger.

On his way, he finds genuine friends who’ll share life and death situations with him. But his journey won’t be easy as he encounters various kinds of enemies in this vast world.

One Piece is the best adventure anime out there, even without second thoughts. The world-building is just insane, and the action scenes are worth multiple replays.

It also has a compelling story and the best long-running anime for now. If you haven’t seen this spectacular adventure anime yet, you’re missing the world.

Let’s Conclude!

Adventure anime stand miles apart from your regular anime as they incorporate incredible world-building and terrific action scenes. We’re sure you’ll enjoy every anime on the list.

So, what is your favorite adventure anime? Do you think any other anime deserves a spot on the list? Let us know what you think in the comment section below.

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Hanumanth Reddy

Hanumanth is an enthusiastic author who enjoys writing about anime, movies, and TV shows and aims to share his optimistic views with his readers. His favorite franchise is Star Wars, and he aspires to be a Jedi in the future, but he vows not to fall on the dark side.