This list includes 70 Anime that start with A, from “A Certain Magical Index” to “Azur Lane”. It covers TV series, films, OVAs and ONAs across genres and decades. Use it to find studio, year, and genre information for viewing, blogging, or cataloging.
Anime that start with A are Japanese animated works whose titles begin with the letter A. Many became international hits, for example “A Certain Magical Index” helped popularize light novel adaptations.
Below you’ll find the table with Title, Studio, Year, Genres, and Notes.
Title: Shows the anime’s official English or romanized title so you can find or recognize a specific entry quickly.
Studio: Lists the primary production studio so you can track a studio’s style, output, or quality across titles.
Year: Gives the first release year to help you sort titles chronologically or find period-specific works.
Genres: Shows up to three primary genres so you can quickly judge tone and whether a title fits your interests.
Notes: Includes flags for popularity, alternate titles, format, or other quick facts that help you choose or catalog.
Anime that start with A
| Title | Year | Studio | Genres |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.D. Police Files | 1990 | ARTMIC | Action, Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk |
| A-Channel | 2011 | Studio Gokumi | Slice of Life, Comedy, School |
| A Certain Magical Index | 2008 | J.C.Staff | Action, Sci-Fi, Fantasy |
| A Certain Scientific Railgun | 2009 | J.C.Staff | Action, Sci-Fi, Super Power |
| A Letter to Momo | 2011 | Production I.G | Drama, Slice of Life, Supernatural |
| A Lull in the Sea | 2013 | P.A. Works | Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
| A Place Further than the Universe | 2018 | Madhouse | Adventure, Comedy, Drama |
| A Silent Voice | 2016 | Kyoto Animation | Drama, School, Shounen |
| A Sister’s All You Need | 2017 | Silver Link | Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life |
| A Whisker Away | 2020 | Studio Colorido | Drama, Romance, Supernatural |
| Absolute Duo | 2015 | 8bit | Action, Fantasy, Harem |
| ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. | 2017 | Madhouse | Mystery, Police, Drama |
| Accel World | 2012 | Sunrise | Action, Sci-Fi, Game |
| Ace Attorney | 2016 | A-1 Pictures | Mystery, Comedy, Drama |
| Ace of Diamond | 2013 | Madhouse | Sports, Comedy, School |
| Afro Samurai | 2007 | Gonzo | Action, Adventure, Samurai |
| Aggretsuko | 2018 | Fanworks | Comedy, Slice of Life |
| Ah! My Goddess | 1993 | AIC | Comedy, Romance, Supernatural |
| Aho-Girl | 2017 | Diomedéa | Comedy, Romance, School |
| Ai Yori Aoshi | 2002 | J.C.Staff | Romance, Slice of Life, Harem |
| Air | 2005 | Kyoto Animation | Drama, Romance, Supernatural |
| Air Gear | 2006 | Toei Animation | Action, Sports, Comedy |
| Ajin: Demi-Human | 2016 | Polygon Pictures | Action, Horror, Supernatural |
| Akage no Anne | 1979 | Nippon Animation | Slice of Life, Drama, Historical |
| Akagi | 2005 | Madhouse | Psychological, Game, Thriller |
| Akame ga Kill! | 2014 | White Fox | Action, Fantasy, Adventure |
| AKB0048 | 2012 | Satelight | Sci-Fi, Music, Mecha |
| Akira | 1988 | TMS Entertainment | Action, Sci-Fi, Psychological |
| Akudama Drive | 2020 | Studio Pierrot | Action, Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk |
| Aldnoah.Zero | 2014 | A-1 Pictures | Action, Sci-Fi, Mecha |
| Alice & Zoroku | 2017 | J.C.Staff | Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi |
| Alice in Borderland | 2014 | Silver Link | Action, Thriller, Psychological |
| Alien 9 | 2001 | J.C.Staff | Sci-Fi, Horror, Psychological |
| All Out!! | 2016 | Madhouse | Sports, School, Seinen |
| Amagi Brilliant Park | 2014 | Kyoto Animation | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance |
| And You Thought There Is Never a Girl Online? | 2016 | Project No.9 | Comedy, Romance, Game |
| Angel Beats! | 2010 | P.A. Works | Action, Comedy, Drama |
| Angel Cop | 1989 | D.A.S.T. Corporation | Action, Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk |
| Angel’s Egg | 1985 | Studio Deen | Avant-Garde, Dementia, Fantasy |
| Angelic Layer | 2001 | Bones | Action, Sci-Fi, Shounen |
| Angels of Death | 2018 | J.C.Staff | Adventure, Horror, Psychological |
| Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day | 2011 | A-1 Pictures | Drama, Slice of Life, Supernatural |
| Another | 2012 | P.A. Works | Mystery, Horror, Supernatural |
| Ao Haru Ride | 2014 | Production I.G | Drama, Romance, Slice of Life |
| Aoashi | 2022 | Production I.G | Sports, Drama, Seinen |
| Aoi Bungaku Series | 2009 | Madhouse | Psychological, Drama, Historical |
| Aoi Hana | 2009 | J.C.Staff | Romance, Slice of Life, Yuri |
| Apocalypse Zero | 1996 | Ashi Productions | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi |
| Appare-Ranman! | 2020 | P.A. Works | Adventure, Comedy, Historical |
| Appleseed | 1988 | Gainax | Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi |
| Aquarion | 2005 | Satelight | Action, Mecha, Romance |
| Arakawa Under the Bridge | 2010 | Shaft | Comedy, Romance, Seinen |
| Area 88 | 1985 | Studio Pierrot | Action, Drama, Military |
| Argento Soma | 2000 | Sunrise | Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi |
| Aria the Animation | 2005 | Hal Film Maker | Slice of Life, Sci-Fi, Fantasy |
| Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest | 2019 | White Fox | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Armitage III | 1995 | AIC | Action, Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk |
| Armored Trooper Votoms | 1983 | Sunrise | Mecha, Sci-Fi, Military |
| Arpeggio of Blue Steel | 2013 | Sanzigen | Action, Sci-Fi |
| Arte | 2020 | Seven Arcs | Slice of Life, Drama, Historical |
| Ascendance of a Bookworm | 2019 | Ajia-do | Slice of Life, Fantasy, Isekai |
| Ashita no Joe | 1970 | Mushi Production | Sports, Drama, Shounen |
| Asobi Asobase | 2018 | Lerche | Comedy, School, Slice of Life |
| Asura | 2012 | Toei Animation | Drama, Historical, Action |
| Astra Lost in Space | 2019 | Lerche | Adventure, Sci-Fi, Mystery |
| Astro Boy | 1963 | Mushi Production | Action, Sci-Fi, Mecha |
| Attack on Titan | 2013 | Wit Studio | Action, Dark Fantasy, Drama |
| Aura: Koga Maryuin’s Last War | 2013 | AIC ASTA | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Azumanga Daioh | 2002 | J.C.Staff | Slice of Life, Comedy, School |
| Azur Lane | 2019 | Bibury Animation | Action, Sci-Fi, Military |
Descriptions
A.D. Police Files
A dark, gritty prequel to Bubblegum Crisis, this OVA series follows the brutal cases of the Advanced Police in a futuristic Mega Tokyo plagued by rogue androids called Boomers.
A-Channel
A cute and comedic slice-of-life series focusing on the daily, carefree high school antics of four girls: the perpetually sleepy Tooru, her friend Run, and their classmates.
A Certain Magical Index
In a city of espers, a boy with a power that negates all supernatural abilities gets entangled with a young nun who has memorized a library of forbidden grimoires.
A Certain Scientific Railgun
A spin-off focusing on Mikoto Misaka, the third-ranked Level 5 esper in Academy City. She and her friends investigate strange incidents in their technologically advanced home.
A Letter to Momo
After her father’s death, a young girl named Momo moves to a remote island. She soon discovers three mischievous spirits who help her cope with her grief and an unfinished letter.
A Lull in the Sea
A story of friendship and love between humans from the sea and the surface. When the sea kids must attend a surface school, their lives intertwine in a beautiful, poignant drama.
A Place Further than the Universe
Four high school girls with different motivations band together to join a civilian expedition to Antarctica. It’s a heartwarming and inspiring journey of friendship and self-discovery.
A Silent Voice
A critically acclaimed film about a former bully who tries to make amends with the deaf girl he tormented in elementary school, exploring themes of redemption, guilt, and communication.
A Sister’s All You Need
A comedic look at the lives of a group of light novel authors and illustrators, centered on a young novelist who is obsessed with writing stories about little sisters.
A Whisker Away
A middle school girl transforms into a cat to get closer to her crush. As she spends more time as a cat, the boundary between her human and feline self begins to blur.
Absolute Duo
In a school where students manifest weapons from their souls, a boy whose “Blaze” is a defensive shield must partner with a mysterious silver-haired girl to learn how to fight.
ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.
In a kingdom divided into 13 states, an agent of the ACCA organization gets caught up in a world of political intrigue and a suspected coup d’état. It’s a slow-burn mystery.
Accel World
A bullied, overweight middle schooler escapes into a virtual world, where he is introduced to a secret program that allows users to accelerate their brainwaves in the real world.
Ace Attorney
Based on the popular video game series, this anime follows rookie defense attorney Phoenix Wright as he defends his clients in court, finding the truth through investigation and logic.
Ace of Diamond
A hot-headed baseball pitcher from the countryside is scouted by an elite Tokyo high school. He joins the team, aiming to become the ace and lead them to the national championships.
Afro Samurai
Voiced by Samuel L. Jackson, this stylish series follows a lone swordsman on a bloody quest for revenge against the man who killed his father to claim the “Number 1” headband.
Aggretsuko
A red panda named Retsuko deals with the frustrations of her dead-end office job by singing death metal karaoke at night. A relatable and hilarious take on millennial work life.
Ah! My Goddess
A college student accidentally summons the goddess Belldandy, who grants him one wish. He wishes for her to stay with him forever, leading to a divine and chaotic romantic comedy.
Aho-Girl
A short-form comedy about an incredibly stupid high school girl, Yoshiko, and her long-suffering academic-minded neighbor, Akkun, who has to constantly keep her out of trouble.
Ai Yori Aoshi
A college student reunites with his childhood sweetheart, a beautiful and traditional girl to whom he was once betrothed, leading to a gentle and dramatic romance.
Air
A traveling puppeteer arrives in a seaside town searching for the “girl in the sky” from a story his mother told him. He meets a strange girl, beginning a tragic, beautiful tale.
Air Gear
A thrilling, high-energy series about “Storm Riders,” gangs who battle for territory on super-powered rollerblades called Air Treks. It’s full of over-the-top action and tricks.
Ajin: Demi-Human
Immortal beings known as “Ajin” are hunted by the government. A high school boy discovers he is an Ajin after a fatal accident, forcing him to go on the run from society.
Akage no Anne
A classic adaptation of the novel “Anne of Green Gables.” An imaginative, talkative orphan girl is mistakenly sent to a farm on Prince Edward Island, changing her life forever.
Akagi
A brilliant mahjong prodigy named Akagi descends into the dark, high-stakes world of underground gambling, using his genius and fearlessness to dominate his opponents.
Akame ga Kill!
A young villager joins Night Raid, a group of assassins dedicated to overthrowing a corrupt government. This is a brutal, dark fantasy where no character is safe from death.
AKB0048
In a future where entertainment is banned, a group of girls audition to join the guerrilla idol group AKB0048, who fight for their right to sing using music and mecha.
Akira
A landmark cyberpunk film where a biker gang leader must stop his friend who gains destructive telekinetic powers, threatening to destroy the metropolis of Neo-Tokyo.
Akudama Drive
In a dystopian future, a group of high-class criminals known as Akudama are hired for a seemingly impossible heist, dragging an ordinary girl into their chaotic, high-octane world.
Aldnoah.Zero
A war reignites between the humans of Earth and the Mars-based Vers Empire. The story follows a brilliant but stoic high school student who becomes a key strategist for Earth’s forces.
Alice & Zoroku
A young girl with a mysterious power called “Alice’s Dream” escapes a secret lab and is taken in by a grumpy old florist. It’s a heartwarming story of finding family.
Alice in Borderland
Before the live-action series, this OVA followed three high school delinquents who are transported to a desolate, alternate version of Tokyo where they must play deadly games to survive.
Alien 9
A surreal and unsettling OVA where elementary school girls are forced to fight alien threats while wearing symbiotic lifeforms on their heads. It’s much darker than it looks.
All Out!!
An undersized but determined high school first-year joins the struggling rugby club. With his passion and the guidance of his teammates, they learn what it truly means to “go all out.”
Amagi Brilliant Park
A narcissistic high school genius is recruited to save a failing magical amusement park. He must use his business acumen to attract 500,000 guests in three months or the park will close.
And You Thought There Is Never a Girl Online?
A high school boy who was once rejected by a girl in an online game is wary of online relationships, until his in-game “wife” turns out to be a real-life, clingy classmate.
Angel Beats!
A group of teenagers in the afterlife rebel against God for their unfair fates. The story blends high-octane action, absurd comedy, and deeply emotional character backstories.
Angel Cop
A violent, politically charged OVA about a special security unit in near-future Japan fighting a communist terrorist group. Known for its extreme gore and controversial themes.
Angel’s Egg
A surreal and symbolic art film by Mamoru Oshii. A young girl protects a large egg in a desolate, gothic world, where she meets a mysterious man carrying a cross.
Angelic Layer
In the near future, players battle using custom-made dolls called “Angels” on a virtual field. A young girl new to the game discovers she has a natural talent for it.
Angels of Death
A girl with amnesia wakes up in a strange building and makes a pact with a bandaged serial killer. He agrees to kill her if she helps him escape the building’s deadly floors.
Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day
A group of estranged childhood friends is brought back together when the ghost of their deceased friend, Menma, appears, asking them to grant her one final wish.
Another
A transfer student joins a class that holds a dark secret about a curse causing students to die in gruesome ways. It’s a suspenseful horror mystery filled with tension and dread.
Ao Haru Ride
A high school girl who changed her personality to fit in unexpectedly reunites with her first love from middle school, but he seems to have changed completely.
Aoashi
A talented but difficult middle school soccer player from a small town gets a chance to try out for the youth team of a major J-League club in Tokyo.
Aoi Bungaku Series
An anthology series adapting six classic works of Japanese literature into animated stories. Each arc explores dark and complex themes of the human condition, such as depression and betrayal.
Aoi Hana
A beautifully understated story about two childhood friends who reconnect in high school and navigate their feelings for each other and other girls. A classic of the yuri genre.
Apocalypse Zero
An infamous OVA known for its extreme graphic violence and body horror. Two siblings are gifted with powerful armor to fight off monstrous demons in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo.
Appare-Ranman!
In the late 19th century, an eccentric Japanese inventor and a skilled samurai find themselves stranded in America. They decide to enter a trans-American race to win the prize money.
Appleseed
Based on the manga by Masamune Shirow, this OVA is set in a utopian city after World War III. Two former LAPD SWAT officers join a special forces unit to combat terrorism.
Aquarion
In a future where humanity is besieged by “Shadow Angels,” young pilots with elemental powers must merge their vector machines into the legendary giant robot Aquarion to fight back.
Arakawa Under the Bridge
A successful young businessman’s life is turned upside down when he starts living with a bizarre community of eccentrics under a bridge in Tokyo to repay a debt to a girl.
Area 88
A classic OVA about a talented pilot who is tricked into signing a three-year contract with a mercenary air force in a war-torn country, forcing him to fight to survive and buy his freedom.
Argento Soma
After a tragedy caused by aliens, a man joins the military organization FUNERAL to seek revenge. A somber and character-driven mecha series with a focus on psychological drama.
Aria the Animation
In the future city of Neo-Venezia on Mars, a young woman trains to become a gondolier. A peaceful, beautiful, and healing series about finding joy in everyday life.
Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest
An entire high school class is transported to another world. One student, betrayed and left for dead, survives in a deadly dungeon and emerges with immense power and a cynical attitude.
Armitage III
A Martian cop and his new, tough-as-nails partner from Earth investigate a series of murders of “Third Types”—androids that look and feel exactly like humans.
Armored Trooper Votoms
A gritty and realistic mecha series following a stoic pilot embroiled in an interstellar war. It’s known for its grounded portrayal of combat and its mass-produced, customizable mechs.
Arpeggio of Blue Steel
In a future where humanity has been driven from the seas by a mysterious fleet, a young man commands a sentient submarine to fight back. Features extensive use of cel-shaded 3D animation.
Arte
Set in 16th-century Florence, a noblewoman dreams of becoming an artist, a profession unheard of for women. She defies convention to become an apprentice and pursue her passion.
Ascendance of a Bookworm
A book-loving college student is reborn as a frail young girl in a medieval world where books are rare and only for the nobility. She decides that if she can’t find books, she’ll make them.
Ashita no Joe
A quintessential boxing anime. A troubled orphan from the slums discovers his talent for boxing and, under the guidance of a former trainer, rises through the ranks in a gritty, dramatic journey.
Asobi Asobase
Three middle school girls with very different personalities form the “Pastimers Club.” This surreal gag comedy follows their bizarre and hilarious after-school activities.
Asura
A dark and brutal film set during a famine in medieval Japan. It follows a young boy abandoned as a child who grows into a feral cannibal, struggling to reclaim his humanity.
Astra Lost in Space
A group of high school students on a field trip to space are mysteriously teleported thousands of light-years away. They must work together to survive and pilot an old ship home.
Astro Boy
One of the most influential anime of all time. Created by Osamu Tezuka, it tells the story of a powerful robot boy created by a scientist to replace his deceased son.
Attack on Titan
In a world besieged by giant man-eating titans, humanity’s last survivors live behind massive walls. A young boy vows to eradicate all titans after they destroy his home and family.
Aura: Koga Maryuin’s Last War
A high school boy who has just shed his own embarrassing delusions of grandeur encounters a girl who is fully immersed in her fantasy world, and he is reluctantly drawn into it.
Azumanga Daioh
A seminal “cute girls doing cute things” series. This gag comedy follows the surreal and hilarious daily lives of a group of eccentric high school girls and their equally odd teachers.
Azur Lane
Based on the popular mobile game, this series depicts an alternate World War II where nations use “ship-girls”—humanoid manifestations of warships—to battle a mysterious alien enemy.