This list includes 53 Anime that start with D, from “D-Frag!” to “Dusk Maiden of Amnesia (Tasogare Otome x Amnesia)”. It covers TV series, films, OVAs, and specials, and you can use it for watching, writing, or cataloging.
Anime that start with D are a varied mix of TV series, films, OVAs, and specials. They range from slapstick school comedies to atmospheric supernatural mysteries, showing the medium’s genre breadth.
Below you’ll find the table with Title, Studio, Year, and Genre.
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Genre: Lists up to three primary genres to help you decide if a title matches your taste or research focus.
Anime that start with D
| Title | Studio | Year | Genres |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.Gray-man | TMS Entertainment | 2006 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Da Capo | Zexcs | 2003 | Romance, Drama, Fantasy |
| Daily Lives of High School Boys (Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou) | Sunrise | 2012 | Comedy, Slice of Life, School |
| D-Frag! | Brain’s Base | 2014 | Comedy, School, Game |
| DanMachi (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?) | J.C.Staff | 2015 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Danganronpa: The Animation | Lerche | 2013 | Mystery, Thriller, Psychological |
| Dantalian no Shoka (The Mystic Archives of Dantalian) | Gainax | 2011 | Mystery, Fantasy, Historical |
| Darker than Black | Bones | 2007 | Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi |
| Date A Live | AIC Plus+ | 2013 | Sci-Fi, Harem, Romance |
| Deadman Wonderland | Manglobe | 2011 | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi |
| DearS | Daume | 2004 | Sci-Fi, Romance, Comedy |
| Death Billiards | Madhouse | 2013 | Mystery, Psychological, Drama |
| Death Note | Madhouse | 2006 | Mystery, Thriller, Psychological |
| Death Parade | Madhouse | 2015 | Psychological, Drama, Mystery |
| Deca-Dence | NUT | 2020 | Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure |
| Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi) | Trigger | 2024 | Fantasy, Comedy, Gourmet |
| Demon King Daimao (Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou) | Artland | 2010 | Action, Comedy, Fantasy |
| Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Kimetsu no Yaiba) | Ufotable | 2019 | Action, Fantasy, Historical |
| Den-noh Coil (Dennou Coil) | Madhouse | 2007 | Sci-Fi, Mystery, Adventure |
| Desert Punk (Sunabouzu) | Gonzo | 2004 | Action, Adventure, Comedy |
| Detroit Metal City | Studio 4°C | 2008 | Comedy, Music |
| Devil is a Part-Timer!, The (Hataraku Maou-sama!) | White Fox | 2013 | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance |
| Devilman Crybaby | Science SARU | 2018 | Action, Horror, Supernatural |
| Devils’ Line | Platinum Vision | 2018 | Action, Romance, Supernatural |
| Di Gi Charat | Madhouse | 1999 | Comedy, Sci-Fi |
| Diabolik Lovers | Zexcs | 2013 | Romance, Supernatural, Harem |
| Digimon Adventure | Toei Animation | 1999 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Dimension W | 3Hz | 2016 | Action, Sci-Fi |
| Dirty Pair | Sunrise | 1985 | Action, Sci-Fi, Comedy |
| Disastrous Life of Saiki K., The (Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan) | J.C.Staff | 2016 | Comedy, Supernatural, School |
| Dog & Scissors (Inu to Hasami wa Tsukaiyou) | Gonzo | 2013 | Comedy, Mystery, Supernatural |
| Dog Days | Seven Arcs | 2011 | Action, Fantasy, Adventure |
| Domestic Girlfriend (Domestic na Kanojo) | Diomedéa | 2019 | Drama, Romance, School |
| Donyatsu | Gathering | 2013 | Comedy, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life |
| Doraemon | Shin-Ei Animation | 1979 | Comedy, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life |
| Dorohedoro | MAPPA | 2020 | Action, Dark Fantasy, Comedy |
| Dororo | MAPPA | 2019 | Action, Adventure, Supernatural |
| Dr. Ramune: Mysterious Disease Specialist (Kai Byoui Ramune) | Platinum Vision | 2021 | Supernatural, Comedy, Drama |
| Dr. Slump & Arale-chan | Toei Animation | 1981 | Comedy, Sci-Fi |
| Dr. Stone | TMS Entertainment | 2019 | Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy |
| Dragon Ball | Toei Animation | 1986 | Action, Adventure, Comedy |
| Dragon Ball Z | Toei Animation | 1989 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Dragon Crisis! | Studio Deen | 2011 | Action, Romance, Supernatural |
| Dragon Drive | Madhouse | 2002 | Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi |
| Dragon Half | Production Reed | 1993 | Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure |
| Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (2020) | Toei Animation | 2020 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Dragon’s Dogma | Sublimation | 2020 | Action, Fantasy, Adventure |
| DRAMAtical Murder | NAZ | 2014 | Action, Sci-Fi, Psychological |
| Drifters | Hoods Drifters Studio | 2016 | Action, Fantasy, Historical |
| Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure | AIC | 1999 | Mecha, Sci-Fi, Comedy |
| Dumbbell Nan Kilo Moteru? (How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?) | Doga Kobo | 2019 | Comedy, Sports, Slice of Life |
| Durarara!! | Brain’s Base | 2010 | Action, Mystery, Supernatural |
| Dusk Maiden of Amnesia (Tasogare Otome x Amnesia) | Silver Link. | 2012 | Horror, Mystery, Romance |
Descriptions
D.Gray-man
A TV series following exorcist Allen Walker in his fight against the Millennium Earl and his demonic Akuma. A classic shonen series with a dedicated fanbase.
Da Capo
A TV series set on an island where cherry blossoms bloom year-round, following students at Kazami Academy. This popular visual novel adaptation has spawned numerous sequels.
Daily Lives of High School Boys (Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou)
A hilarious TV series that comically portrays the mundane yet absurd lives of Tadakuni, Hidenori, and Yoshitake at an all-boys high school. A standout gag anime.
D-Frag!
A high-energy TV comedy where a wannabe delinquent is forced to join the dysfunctional “Game Development Club.” Known for its rapid-fire gags and zany characters.
DanMachi (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?)
A popular TV series set in a world of gods and adventurers. Follows Bell Cranel as he explores the mysterious “Dungeon” to become a hero. Also known as `Dungeon ni Deai…`.
Danganronpa: The Animation
A TV anime adaptation of the famous murder-mystery game. High school students are trapped by a sadistic bear, Monokuma, and forced to kill each other to escape.
Dantalian no Shoka (The Mystic Archives of Dantalian)
A TV series where a young man inherits a mansion and a mysterious girl, Dalian, who is the gateway to a library of forbidden phantom books containing immense power.
Darker than Black
A popular TV series about “Contractors”—superpowered assassins who emerged after a mysterious anomaly appeared. Known for its noir atmosphere and compelling anti-hero protagonist.
Date A Live
A TV series where a high school boy must date powerful, otherworldly “Spirits” to seal their powers and prevent them from causing catastrophic “spacequakes.”
Deadman Wonderland
A TV series where a student is wrongly convicted of murder and sent to a prison amusement park where inmates fight for survival. Known for its dark, violent themes.
DearS
A TV series about a high school student who finds an amnesiac alien girl, a member of the “DearS” species who have made contact with Earth and revere humanity.
Death Billiards
A short film from the Anime Mirai project that served as the pilot for Death Parade. Two men arrive at a mysterious bar and must play a game with their lives on the line.
Death Note
A legendary TV series about Light Yagami, a genius who finds a notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it. An iconic and globally popular psychological thriller.
Death Parade
A critically acclaimed TV series set in a bar where souls are sent after death to be judged by an arbiter through a series of games. Explores human morality and emotion.
Deca-Dence
An original TV anime set in a future where humanity lives in a moving fortress, Deca-Dence, to survive attacks from creatures called Gadoll. Features a major plot twist.
Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi)
A highly anticipated TV series where a party of adventurers must cook and eat monsters to survive their quest to rescue a comrade from a dragon’s stomach.
Demon King Daimao (Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou)
A TV series about Akuto Sai, who transfers to a magic academy with the goal of becoming a high priest, only to discover his future profession is… Demon King.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
A global phenomenon TV series about Tanjiro Kamado, who becomes a demon slayer to avenge his family and cure his sister. Praised for its breathtaking animation and emotional story.
Den-noh Coil (Dennou Coil)
A critically acclaimed TV series set in a city with a widespread augmented reality network. A group of children investigates mysterious glitches and urban legends in the AR space.
Desert Punk (Sunabouzu)
A TV series set in a post-apocalyptic desert, following the exploits of the masked mercenary Kanta Mizuno, also known as the “Desert Punk.” Known for its crude humor.
Detroit Metal City
A hilarious OVA series about a gentle, polite musician who is secretly the lead singer of a hugely popular and profane death metal band, Detroit Metal City.
Devil is a Part-Timer!, The (Hataraku Maou-sama!)
A TV series where Demon Lord Satan is forced to retreat to modern-day Tokyo and must work at a fast-food restaurant to make ends meet. A popular reverse-isekai comedy.
Devilman Crybaby
A visceral and explicit ONA from director Masaaki Yuasa. Timid Akira Fudo merges with a demon to become Devilman, fighting other demons to protect humanity.
Devils’ Line
A TV series in a world where vampires live among humans. It follows the romance between a university student and a half-devil detective investigating vampire-related crimes.
Di Gi Charat
A short-form TV series centered on Dejiko, a catgirl princess who comes to Akihabara to become an idol. A classic of late 90s moe and a mascot for the Gamers store chain.
Diabolik Lovers
A short-form TV series based on an otome visual novel. A young girl is sent to live in a mansion as a “sacrificial bride” for a family of six sadistic vampire brothers.
Digimon Adventure
An iconic TV series where seven kids are transported to the Digital World and partner with creatures called Digimon to save both their worlds. A beloved childhood classic.
Dimension W
A TV series set in a future where energy is drawn from a fourth dimension. Follows a “Collector” who hunts down illegal energy coils with a mysterious android partner.
Dirty Pair
A classic 80s TV series about the “Lovely Angels,” Kei and Yuri, two trouble consultants who somehow always leave a trail of destruction, earning them the nickname “Dirty Pair.”
Disastrous Life of Saiki K., The (Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan)
A wildly popular short-form TV comedy about an extremely powerful high school psychic who just wants to live a normal, peaceful life but is surrounded by bizarre classmates.
Dog & Scissors (Inu to Hasami wa Tsukaiyou)
A bizarre TV series where a book-loving high school boy is killed and reincarnated as a dachshund. He is then adopted by his favorite author, a sadistic novelist.
Dog Days
A TV series where a middle school boy is summoned to the fantasy world of Flonyard to be a hero for the Biscotti Republic in their athletic “wars.”
Domestic Girlfriend (Domestic na Kanojo)
A controversial TV drama where high schooler Natsuo’s life is upended when his father remarries, and his new step-sisters are his teacher and a girl he just met.
Donyatsu
A series of short films set in a post-apocalyptic Shinjuku, following the daily lives of strange cat-donut hybrid creatures. A surreal and charming short anime.
Doraemon
One of Japan’s most famous and beloved anime franchises. A TV series about a robotic cat from the 22nd century sent back to help a clumsy boy named Nobita.
Dorohedoro
A unique TV series set in a grim, chaotic world. Follows Caiman, a man with a reptile head and amnesia, as he hunts for the sorcerer who cursed him. A cult favorite.
Dororo
A critically acclaimed TV remake of a 1969 classic. A young ronin, whose body parts were sacrificed to demons, fights to reclaim them with the help of a young thief, Dororo.
Dr. Ramune: Mysterious Disease Specialist (Kai Byoui Ramune)
A TV series about a foul-mouthed doctor who specializes in treating bizarre “mystery diseases” that manifest physically as a result of a person’s emotional distress.
Dr. Slump & Arale-chan
A classic gag TV series from Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball). Chronicles the humorous adventures of the brilliant inventor Senbei Norimaki and his powerful robot girl, Arale.
Dr. Stone
A massively popular TV series where all of humanity is turned to stone. Thousands of years later, science genius Senku Ishigami awakens and sets out to rebuild civilization.
Dragon Ball
The legendary TV series that started a global phenomenon. Follows the adventures of Son Goku from his childhood as he trains in martial arts and searches for the seven Dragon Balls.
Dragon Ball Z
The iconic sequel to Dragon Ball. Follows the adult Son Goku as he defends the Earth from powerful extraterrestrial villains. One of the most influential anime of all time.
Dragon Crisis!
A TV series about a high school boy whose life changes when he helps rescue a young dragon girl from a black market organization, becoming her “Engager.”
Dragon Drive
A TV series about a lazy student who gets hooked on a virtual reality fighting game called “Dragon Drive,” where players raise and battle their own dragons.
Dragon Half
A wacky two-episode OVA that parodies RPGs. Follows Mink, the half-human, half-dragon daughter of a dragonslayer, on a quest to become fully human for the man she loves.
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (2020)
A modern TV remake of the classic 90s series based on the “Dragon Quest” games. Follows a young boy named Dai on his journey to become a hero and defeat the Dark Lord.
Dragon’s Dogma
An ONA based on the Capcom video game. After a dragon steals his heart, a man is reborn as an “Arisen” and sets out to slay the beast, facing humanity’s deadly sins.
DRAMAtical Murder
A TV series adaptation of a popular boys’ love visual novel. Set in a futuristic Japan, it follows Aoba Seragaki, who is pulled into a virtual reality fighting game.
Drifters
A bloody TV series where famous historical figures from different eras are transported to a fantasy world to fight as “Drifters” against the tyrannical “Ends.”
Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure
A TV series from the creators of Tenchi Muyo!. A high school student who sees giant robots fighting is accidentally transported to a parallel world where the war is real.
Dumbbell Nan Kilo Moteru? (How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?)
A fun and educational TV series about a high school girl who joins a gym to lose weight, leading to comical workouts and lessons on fitness.
Durarara!!
A critically acclaimed TV series set in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. An ensemble cast of odd characters, including a headless rider, become entangled in the city’s underbelly.
Dusk Maiden of Amnesia (Tasogare Otome x Amnesia)
A TV series about a first-year student who joins the Paranormal Investigations Club and meets the ghost of a girl who has no memory of her death.