Tired of reality? Good, because it’s about to get irrelevant. I’ve got the ultimate stash of the best high fantasy anime that’ll toss you headfirst into worlds where swords clash, spells fly, and mythical beasts rule the land. So scroll down and get ready for some epic adventures!
1. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
1 season | 64 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll, Netflix
Mess with alchemy, and you could lose a few limbs, or worse, your brother becomes a tin can. The Elric brothers spend 64 episodes fixing their mess, dealing with monstrous homunculi and corrupt officials along the way. Watch for epic world-building and slick magical mechanics.
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2. Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit
1 season | 26 episodes
Watch on: Prime Video
Balsa could stab you with her spear, but she chooses peace because she’s classy like that. She gets a bit of a niche anime gig: protecting a royal kid who’s a walking, talking cataclysmic event. Queue it up for thick lore, top-tier fights, and spirit world drama.
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3. The Ancient Magus’ Bride
2 seasons | 48 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll
Did you ever think to yourself, “I should marry a fearsome, skull-faced wizard who lives in a creepy-ass house”? Neither did Chise, but life comes at you fast. Essential viewing if you’re into beautifully twisted fantasies and creatures that Tim Burton only wishes he could invent.
4. Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
2 seasons | 50 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll
Aladdin and friends juggle political intrigue, magical academia, and dungeon crawling, all while trying to prevent magical Armageddon. Worth watching for Middle Eastern folklore and dungeons created by Djinns who thought it’d be fun to see folks struggle.
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5. Berserk
1 season | 25 episodes
Watch on: Netflix
Guts is a mercenary slashing through a medieval nightmare where demons are real, destiny is a b*tch and trust issues are completely valid. If you enjoy your screen splattered with blood and your heroes ultra-tormented/perpetually pissed off, Berserk won’t disappoint.
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6. Claymore
1 season | 26 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu
Clare and her band of lady knights are here to slash some demons. The only downside? They’re part monster themselves, which sucks for them but makes for some killer plot twists. If you like your sword-and-sorcery grim and hate happiness in general, Claymore has your name on it.
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7. The Twelve Kingdoms
1 season | 45 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll
Youko gets yanked from school life into a world where she’s expected to rule a kingdom because a mystical chimera told her so. Mythical creatures, epic battles, and royal backstabbing with a side of hard-earned character development—just get through the early whining, okay?
8. Record of Lodoss War
1 season | 13 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll
Your tabletop RPG, but make it anime. Elves, knights, and enough D&D questing to make you feel nostalgic for a time you probably weren’t even alive for. Dusty but delightful 90s anime classic to watch if you like high fantasy tales that stick to the genre roots.
9. Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers
1 season | 12 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll
Six heroes called to fight an evil god, but wait, there’s a seventh wheel pretending to belong? Part whodunnit mystery, part fantasy epic, set in a world inspired by Aztec culture. If you can’t get enough of Among Us and love a good puzzle with your sword-swinging, get to bingin’.
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10. Yona of the Dawn
1 season | 24 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll, Hulu
Princess Yona isn’t waiting for a hero—she’s busy sharpening her archery skills and gathering dragon warriors to reclaim her kingdom. If your high fantasy checklist includes a good comeback story, romance, and hair that stays perfect through every battle, this is it.
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11. The Seven Deadly Sins
4 seasons | 100 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll, Hulu
A princess and her pet pig team up with a band of disgraced knights, each branded with a sin. The action’s over-the-top, the humor’s low-brow, and it’s all fun and games until someone releases an ancient evil… again. Watch if you’re not looking for anything deep.
12. The Heroic Legend of Arslan
2 seasons | 34 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll
Young prince gets a harsh lesson in kingdom management when his dad’s kingdom gets overrun by seemingly everyone. A historical fantasy that’s a bit preachy, but when it’s good, it’s golden. Ideal to geek out on tactical warfare and princely politics.
13. The Vision of Escaflowne
1 season | 26 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll
Hitomi could’ve just stuck to track racing in high school, but no, she had to go and get herself isekai’d to a war-torn world. Part Isekai romance, part high fantasy, and all kinds of dramatic—perfect if you want to know what Gundam pilots would do in Middle-earth.
14. The Slayers
5 seasons | 104 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll
Lina Inverse deals with her problems like any rational person—by blowing them up. If you like your spells cast loud and your monsters blasted into oblivion, this sorceress is your kind of chaos. A spell-slinging, treasure-hunting, gut-busting good time.
15. El Hazard: The Magnificent World
1 season | 26 episodes
Watch on: Apple TV
A school trip goes wildly off-course, landing students in an alien world where they have to deal with insect warriors and trigger-happy priestesses. Campy, crazy, and utterly chaotic—check it out to laugh at some classic isekai anime tropes gone wild.
16. Fairy Tail
9 seasons | 328 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll, Hulu
Magic guilds, endless friendship speeches, and a high fantasy anime nobody could ignore. Natsu and the gang go hard on the nakama power, and their adventures are your go-to for feel-good Shounen vibes, bombastic battles, and skimpy outfits.
That’s a wrap on our rundown of top high fantasy anime! Got favorites or hot takes?? Drop a comment, hit that share button, and check back for more anime recommendations.
