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WorldEnd: What are you doing at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? (2017) TV Show

8.0 145 votes

Genre: Action, Animation, Science Fiction

Country: Japan

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 12

Audience: TV-14

Story: The fleeting and sad story about little girls known as fairy weapons and an associate hero that survived. This is a world after it was attacked by unidentified monsters known as beasts and many of the species in the world, including humans, had been destroyed. The species that had managed to survived left the ground and were living on a floating island called Regal Ele. Willem Kmetsch wakes up above the clouds 500 years later and couldn’t protect the ones who he wanted to protect. Actually, he was living in despair because he was the only survivor.

Plot: saving the world, post-apocalyptic future, giant monster, anthropomorphism, hopeless, anime, based on light novel, depressing

Cast

Yuuichirou Umehara

Yui Ogura

Nao Toyama

Yuka Iguchi

Goblin Slayer (2018) TV Show

8.0 616 votes

Genre: Action, Animation, Science Fiction

Country: Japan

Seasons: 2

Episodes: 24

Audience: TV-MA

Story: "I'm not saving the world. I just kill goblins."Rumor has it that, in a certain guild in the middle of nowhere, there is an extraordinary man who has climbed all the way to the Silver rank just by killing goblins. At the same guild, a priestess who's just become a new adventurer has formed her first party... and the man who ends up rescuing that party when they get into trouble is none other than the Goblin Slayer.

Plot: rape, elves, based on novel or book, magic, gore, religion, torture, demon, ...

Cast

Arthur Chen

Zhang Jingyi

Zhao Zhiwei

Jenny Zeng

Lighter and Princess (2022) TV Show

8.0 42 votes

Genre: Drama

Country: China

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 36

Story: As soon as Zhu Yun started college life, the world was completely turned upside down by the intrusion of "bad boy" Li Xun. He was regarded by Zhu Yun as a rich, ignorant and incompetent son, but his real identity was actually a special admissions student who was admitted by the school, and a rare programming genius. After several confrontations, the two have some appreciation for each other. The senior Fang Zhijing made things difficult for Zhu Yun many times, Li Xun took action to protect Zhu Yun, and invited her to join the preparation team he set up to win a major programming competition on behalf of the school.

Style: romantic

Plot: based on novel or book, college, revenge, romance, betrayal, business, university, first love, ...

Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu (2017)

8.0 237 votes

Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Mystery

Country: Japan

Duration: 83 min.

Audience: R

Story: With help from Meme Oshino, the apparition specialist, Koyomi defeats the three powerful vampire hunters: Dramaturgy, Episode and Guillotinecutter. Koyomi takes back all the limbs of Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade in order to become a human again.

Plot: based on novel or book, vampire, supernatural, gore, survival, ecchi, anime, based on light novel

Cast

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Ai Kayano

Yoko Hikasa

Yuka Iguchi

No Game No Life (2014) TV Show

8.0 759 votes

Genre: Action, Animation, Comedy

Country: Japan

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 12

Audience: TV-14

Story: Bored with life and considering the real world to be just a “crappy game,” savvy sibling shut-ins Sora and Shiro have withdrawn into their own fantasy world filled with video games. However, one day they find themselves summoned to another world by a boy who calls himself “God,” their abilities are about to be put to the ultimate test! Now not only their fates — but the fate of all of humanity — will be decided by a series of games that may just be the hardest these super-geniuses have ever faced!

Plot: gambling, elves, fairy, supernatural, parody, gamer, game, parallel world, ...

Cast

Azusa Tadokoro

Hiroki Yasumoto

Makoto Koichi

Marika Kouno

By the Grace of the Gods (2020) TV Show

8.0 139 votes

Genre: Action, Animation, Science Fiction

Country: Japan

Seasons: 2

Episodes: 24

Audience: TV-14

Story: Only 39 years into a life full of bad luck, Ryoma Takebayashi passes away in his sleep! Taking pity on him, three divine beings show compassion by reincarnating him as a young boy to a magical, new world. Now he spends his time researching and caring for slimes in the forest. But after healing an injured traveler, Ryoma decides to set out with his new friends on a journey to use his power to help others. A whole new world awaits him, where his skills as a magic user and slime tamer continue to elicit surprise and admiration.

Plot: slime, reincarnation, god, slice of life, giant monster, fantasy world, living alone, anime, ...

The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (2023) TV Show

8.0 66 votes

Genre: Animation, Science Fiction

Country: Japan

Seasons: 2

Episodes: 24

Story: Pride Royal Ivy is only eight years old when she realizes that she's been reincarnated, destined to become the future wicked queen and final boss of an otome game. She's got it all in this new life: razor-sharp wit, boss-tier powers, and influence over the kingdom as crown princess. Determined to sow despair and destruction across the land, she... Wait, what kind of a rotten future is that?! Princess Pride decides to drop the maniacal villainess plan and protect the male love interests instead, cheating her way to saving everyone she can! Will this final boss end up earning the adoration of her kingdom?

Plot: reincarnation, romance, anime, isekai, based on light novel

Cast

Miles Wei

Hu Yixuan

Sheng Huizi

Yu Yijie

Unforgettable Love (2021) TV Show

8.0 68 votes

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family

Country: China

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 24

Story: He Qiaoyan, the stoic CEO of Heshi Group, and Qin Yiyue, a warm and optimistic child psychologist, find their relationship evolving from professional acquaintance to love when Qin Yiyue begins working with He Qiaoyan's son.

Plot: childhood trauma, romance, healing, rich man poor woman, bickering couple, contract relationship, cold man/warm woman, based on web novel

Cast

Norman Reedus

Melissa McBride

Eduardo Noriega

u00d3scar Jaenada

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (2023) TV Show

8.0 885 votes

Genre: Action, Drama, Science Fiction

Country: United States of America

Seasons: 3

Episodes: 19

Audience: TV-MA

Story: After washing ashore in France, Daryl struggles to piece together how he got there and why, as he navigates a fractured, walker-infested landscape to find his way home. During his journey, Daryl has to protect a young boy, Laurent, who is seen as a messiah, while facing new, dangerous walker variants and the "Power of the Living" paramilitary group, as the connections he forms along the way complicate his plan to return home.

Plot: europe, zombie, spin off, based on graphic novel, zombie apocalypse

Time: future

Cast

Noriaki Sugiyama

Kana Ueda

Junichi Suwabe

Ayako Kawasumi

Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] (2014) TV Show

8.0 367 votes

Genre: Action, Animation, Drama

Country: Japan

Seasons: 2

Episodes: 25

Audience: TV-14

Story: This story focuses primarily on the heroine Rin Tohsaka. After her father’s death, Rin enters the Holy Grail War as the sole heir to the prestigious Tohsaka Household, with her servant Archer. But, she soon finds out that Shirou Emiya, a boy from her high school has gotten himself involved in the battles and unexpectedly saves him when he is fatally injured. Before long, Rin sets out to strike down the conspiracies surrounding the Holy Grail War along with Shirou and his summoned servant Saber. And so, the story begins to explore the truth behind Shirou’s powers and the nature behind his unyielding will to become a “hero.”© TYPE-MOON, ufotable, FSNPC

Plot: holy grail, mythology, magic, supernatural, battle, alternate version, based on video game, anime, ...

Cast

Shen Lei

Zhang Qi

Wei Zhai

Tao Dian

Soul Land (2018) TV Show

8.0 56 votes

Genre: Action, Animation, Drama

Country: China

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 264

Audience: TV-14

Story: Tang San spent his life in the Tang Outer Sect, dedicated to the creation and mastery of hidden weapons. Once he stole the secret lore of the Inner Sect to reach the pinnacle of his art, his only way out was death. But after throwing himself off the deadly Hell's Peak he was reborn in a different world, the world of Douluo Dalu, a world where every person has a spirit of their own, and those with powerful spirits can practice their spirit power to rise and become Spirit Masters.The spirit that awakens within Tang San is Blue Silver Grass, a useless spirit. Can he overcome the difficulties to reach the high ranks of Spirit Masters and bring the glory of the Tang Sect into this new world?

Plot: martial arts, based on novel or book, reincarnation, chinese, sect, wuxia, xianxia, isekai, ...

Cast

Xinran Yang

Duan Yixuan

Sanshi

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Way of Choices (2026) TV Show

8.0 2 votes

Genre: Action, Animation, Drama

Country: China

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 26

Story: At the beginning of time, a mystical meteor came crashing down from outer space and scattered all over the world. A piece of it landed in the Eastern Continent. There were mysterious totems carved upon the meteor, and people gathered around it wanting to discover its usage. They discovered the Way, and established The Tradition. Several thousand years later, the fourteen years old orphan Chen Chang Shang left his master to cure his illness and change his fate. He brought a piece of marriage vow with him to the capital, thus began the journey of a rising hero.

Plot: remake, 3d animation, donghua, based on web novel

Cast

Rikiya Koyama

Ayako Kawasumi

Akio Otsuka

Akira Ishida

Fate/Zero (2011) TV Show

8.0 380 votes

Genre: Action, Animation, Science Fiction

Country: Japan

Seasons: 2

Episodes: 25

Audience: TV-MA

Story: The Fourth Holy Grail War has begun, and seven mages must summon heroes from history to battle each other to the death. Only one mage-and-hero pair will remain to claim the Grail and have their wishes granted! Kiritsugu Emiya was once an assassin but now fights in this war to save the world from those who would destroy it with the Grail’s power.

Plot: holy grail, assassin, fight, anti hero, magic, prequel, king arthur, epic battle, ...

Cast

Tian Xiwei

Zhang Linghe

Kong Xue'er

Deng Kai

Pursuit of Jade (2026) TV Show

8.0 73 votes

Genre: Drama

Country: China

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 40

Story: This drama follows Fan Changyu, a butcher’s daughter, and Xie Zheng, a fallen noble seeking revenge. Their fake marriage turns into true love, but war tears them apart. Determined, Fan Changyu wields her butcher’s knife on the battlefield, searching for justice and her husband. Meanwhile, Xie Zheng reclaims his title, fighting to protect his country and love. Reunited in battle, they stand together, defying fate, uncovering the truth, and returning home without forgetting their vows.

Plot: marriage of convenience, romance, historical fiction, costume drama, based on web novel, admiring

Cast

Yu Shuxin

Chen Jingke

Victor Ma

Chloe Xie

Road to Success (2026) TV Show

8.0 2 votes

Genre: Drama

Country: China

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 32

Story: When Lin Wanxing returns to her hometown and takes a job at a local high school, she’s unexpectedly tasked with reviving its long-disbanded soccer team. With help from her mysterious tenant, former coach Wang Fa, they work to rebuild the team, guide the students toward their dreams, and face the shadows of their own pasts along the way.

Plot: romance, football (soccer), based on web novel, sport

I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand

Cast

Gakuto Kajiwara

Toshiyuki Morikawa

Tsuyoshi Koyama

Yui Ishikawa

I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand (2026) TV Show

8.0 1 votes

Genre: Action, Animation, Science Fiction

Country: Japan

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 4

Story: Luck, an S-rank mage in the hero's party, makes a last stand against the Demon King to save his companions. When he finally returns victorious, ten years have passed, and the world praises him as a legendary hero who died in battle. Unable to reclaim his former life, Luck conceals his identity and begins again as "Lock," an F-rank adventurer forging a future in a world that moved on without him.

Plot: self sacrifice, hero, anime, time displacement, based on light novel, heroic sacrifice, presumed dead return

Cast

Sophia Lillis

Wyatt Oleff

Sofia Bryant

Kathleen Rose Perkins

I Am Not Okay with This (2020) TV Show

8.0 2.0K votes

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Science Fiction

Country: United States of America

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 7

Audience: TV-MA

Story: Angsty Syd navigates high school awkwardness, family drama and an unrequited crush on her best friend while trying to rein in her budding superpowers.

Style: nostalgic

Plot: adolescence, diary, friendship, supernatural, based on comic, romance, dark comedy, coming of age, ...

Cast

Song Weilong

Zhang Jingyi

Liang Jingkang

He Ruixian

Love For You (2026) TV Show

8.0 1 votes

Genre: Drama

Country: China

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 32

Story: In the 1990s, teenagers Chen Yi and Miao Jing met due to their parents, initially getting off to a rocky start. However, Miao Jing's kindness eventually softens Chen Yi's attitude towards her. Chen Yi and Miao Jing's relationship deepens after Chen Yi's father dies and Miao Jing's mother disappears, leaving the two to rely only on each other. Miao Jing eventually confesses her feelings for Chen Yi, but he pushes her away after he gets tangled up as a crime witness, urging her to leave their city. Years later, Chen Yi runs a billiards hall in their hometown, while Miao Jing returns for a work assignment. But when Chen Yi suspects that Miao Jing's boss is involved in smuggling, he vows to protect her – and stay by her side.

Plot: romance, based on web novel

Cast

Ji Sung

Won Jin-ah

Park Hee-soon

Baek Jin-hee

The Judge Returns (2026) TV Show

8.0 20 votes

Genre: Crime, Drama, Science Fiction

Country: South Korea

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 14

Story: The return of corrupt judge Lee Han-young, who was a slave to a large law firm, to the past 10 years ago. He makes new choices to punish evil and implement justice.

Plot: time travel, based on web novel

Fireworks of My Heart (2023) TV Show

8.0 69 votes

Genre: Action, Drama

Country: China

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 40

Story: Fire chief Song Yan and emergency doctor Xu Qin were separated by family opposition when they were younger. Now ten years later, they meet again due to their professions. After experiencing life and death together, they manage to find their way back, working together and encouraging each other. They acknowledge each other's individual growth after years apart, but will they be able to overcome the obstacles in their path this time to stay together?

Plot: post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), workplace, romance, rescue mission, co-workers relationship, firefighter, transfer student, emergency services, ...

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