This list includes 57 Anime that start with P, ranging from “Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt” to “The Promised Neverland”. These titles span TV series, films, OVAs, and specials, useful for fans, bloggers, and catalogers.
Anime that start with P are Japanese animated works whose English titles begin with the letter P. Many range from cult comedies like “Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt” to acclaimed thrillers like “The Promised Neverland”.
Below you’ll find the table with Title, Studio, Year, Genre, Format, and Notes.
Title: The official display name of the anime, as you’ll see it in lists and searches.
Studio: The primary production studio, which helps you judge animation style, production context, and reputation quickly.
Year: The first release year, handy for sorting, identifying eras, and tracking a title’s original release.
Genre: Up to three primary genres that summarize tone and themes to help you find similar shows.
Format: Indicates TV, film, OVA, ONA, or special, so you know runtime and intended viewing format.
Notes: Short flags for popularity, awards, or alternate titles, giving quick context and research starting points.
Anime that start with P
| Title | Studio | Year | Genres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt | Gainax | 2010 | Action, Comedy, Ecchi |
| Paprika | Madhouse | 2006 | Sci-Fi, Mystery, Psychological |
| Paranoia Agent | Madhouse | 2004 | Mystery, Drama, Psychological |
| Parasyte: The Maxim | Madhouse | 2014 | Action, Sci-Fi, Horror |
| Patema Inverted | Studio Rikka | 2013 | Sci-Fi, Adventure, Romance |
| Patlabor: The Early Days | Studio Deen | 1988 | Mecha, Sci-Fi, Police |
| Penguin Highway | Studio Colorido | 2018 | Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mystery |
| Perfect Blue | Madhouse | 1997 | Psychological, Thriller, Horror |
| Persona3 The Movie 1: Spring of Birth | A-1 Pictures | 2013 | Action, Fantasy, Supernatural |
| Persona4 The Animation | AIC ASTA | 2011 | Mystery, Adventure, Supernatural |
| Persona5 The Animation | CloverWorks | 2018 | Action, Fantasy, Supernatural |
| Pet | Geno Studio | 2020 | Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural |
| Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom | Bee Train | 2009 | Action, Drama, Thriller |
| Phi Brain: Puzzle of God | Sunrise | 2011 | Adventure, Mystery, Game |
| Photo Kano | Madhouse | 2013 | Romance, Slice of Life, Harem |
| Piano no Mori | Gaina | 2018 | Drama, Music, Slice of Life |
| Ping Pong the Animation | Tatsunoko Production | 2014 | Sports, Drama, Psychological |
| Pita-Ten | Madhouse | 2002 | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance |
| Planet With | J.C.Staff | 2018 | Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi |
| Planetes | Sunrise | 2003 | Sci-Fi, Drama, Slice of Life |
| Plastic Memories | Doga Kobo | 2015 | Sci-Fi, Drama, Romance |
| Plastic Neesan | Barnum Studio | 2011 | Comedy, Slice of Life, School |
| Platinum End | Signal.MD | 2021 | Supernatural, Drama, Thriller |
| Play It Cool, Guys | Studio Pierrot | 2022 | Slice of Life, Comedy |
| Please Teacher! | Daume | 2002 | Romance, Sci-Fi, Comedy |
| Please Twins! | Daume | 2003 | Romance, Slice of Life, Comedy |
| Plunderer | GEEK TOYS | 2020 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Pluto | Studio M2 | 2023 | Sci-Fi, Mystery, Mecha |
| Poco’s Udon World | Liden Films | 2016 | Slice of Life, Fantasy, Iyashikei |
| Pokémon | OLM, Inc. | 1997 | Adventure, Fantasy, Action |
| Polar Bear Cafe | Studio Pierrot | 2012 | Slice of Life, Comedy, Iyashikei |
| Pom Poko | Studio Ghibli | 1994 | Fantasy, Comedy, Drama |
| Ponyo | Studio Ghibli | 2008 | Adventure, Fantasy, Family |
| Pop Team Epic | Kamikaze Douga | 2018 | Comedy, Parody, Surreal |
| Porco Rosso | Studio Ghibli | 1992 | Adventure, Historical, Fantasy |
| The Powerpuff Girls Z | Toei Animation | 2006 | Action, Comedy, Magical Girl |
| Pride of Orange | C2C | 2021 | Sports, Slice of Life, Comedy |
| Prima Doll | Bibury Animation Studios | 2022 | Sci-Fi, Slice of life, Drama |
| The Prince of Tennis | Trans Arts | 2001 | Sports, School, Action |
| Princess Connect! Re: Dive | CygamesPictures | 2020 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Princess Jellyfish | Brain’s Base | 2010 | Slice of Life, Comedy, Romance |
| Princess Mononoke | Studio Ghibli | 1997 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Princess Principal | Studio 3Hz | 2017 | Action, Mystery, Steampunk |
| Princess Resurrection | Madhouse | 2007 | Action, Comedy, Horror |
| Princess Tutu | Hal Film Maker | 2002 | Fantasy, Romance, Magical Girl |
| Prison School | J.C.Staff | 2015 | Comedy, Ecchi, School |
| Project A-ko | Studio APPP | 1986 | Action, Sci-Fi, Comedy |
| Project ARMS | TMS Entertainment | 2001 | Action, Sci-Fi, Superpower |
| Promare | Trigger | 2019 | Action, Sci-Fi, Mecha |
| The Promised Neverland | CloverWorks | 2019 | Mystery, Horror, Thriller |
| Psychic Academy | E&G FILMS | 2002 | Action, Comedy, Superpower |
| Psychic Detective Yakumo | Bee Train | 2010 | Mystery, Supernatural, Horror |
| Psycho-Pass | Production I.G | 2012 | Action, Sci-Fi, Psychological |
| Pui Pui Molcar | Shin-Ei Animation | 2021 | Slice of Life, Comedy, Kids |
| Punch Line | MAPPA | 2015 | Comedy, Sci-Fi, Supernatural |
| Pupa | Studio Deen | 2014 | Horror, Fantasy, Psychological |
| Pupipo! | AIC Plus+ | 2013 | Slice of Life, Comedy, Supernatural |
Descriptions
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
A highly stylized and vulgar Action-Comedy from studio Gainax, released in 2010. It follows two angel sisters expelled from Heaven who must fight ghosts to earn their way back, becoming a notable cult classic.
Paprika
From legendary director Satoshi Kon, this Madhouse film from 2006 is a mind-bending Sci-Fi journey into the world of dreams. Its stunning visuals and complex psychological narrative make it a critically acclaimed classic.
Paranoia Agent
Another masterpiece from director Satoshi Kon, this 2004 Madhouse series is a psychological Mystery. It explores mass hysteria as a mysterious boy on rollerblades attacks citizens of Tokyo with a golden bat.
Parasyte: The Maxim
A high school student’s right hand is infected with a shapeshifting alien parasite. This 2014 Action-Horror series from Madhouse is a gripping and gory tale of survival and coexistence, adapted from a classic manga.
Patema Inverted
A beautiful 2013 Sci-Fi film from Studio Rikka about two worlds with opposing gravities. A boy from one world meets a girl from the other, leading to a visually stunning adventure that challenges their perspectives.
Patlabor: The Early Days
This 1988 OVA series from Studio Deen is a classic of the realistic Mecha genre. It follows the daily lives of a Tokyo police unit that uses giant robots, blending slice-of-life comedy with grounded Sci-Fi action.
Penguin Highway
A curious fourth-grader investigates the sudden appearance of penguins in his suburban town. This charming 2018 Fantasy film from Studio Colorido is a whimsical and heartwarming coming-of-age mystery.
Perfect Blue
Satoshi Kon’s directorial debut, this 1997 Madhouse film is a chilling psychological Thriller. It follows a former pop idol turned actress as she is stalked and loses her grip on reality. A highly influential classic.
Persona3 The Movie 1: Spring of Birth
The first film in a tetralogy adapting the popular JRPG, produced by A-1 Pictures in 2013. A high school student joins a secret group that fights supernatural beings during a hidden hour between one day and the next.
Persona4 The Animation
Based on the acclaimed video game, this 2011 series from AIC ASTA follows a student who moves to a rural town and investigates a series of murders linked to a bizarre world inside televisions. A fan-favorite adaptation.
Persona5 The Animation
The 2018 anime adaptation of the globally popular JRPG, produced by CloverWorks. A group of high school students awaken to special powers, becoming phantom thieves who reform the hearts of corrupt adults.
Pet
A dark psychological series from Geno Studio, released in 2020. It follows individuals with the ability to enter people’s minds and manipulate their memories, often for criminal purposes. A mature and complex story.
Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom
A Japanese tourist is brainwashed and trained to be an elite assassin for a secret organization. This 2009 Action-Drama from Bee Train is a dark and serious thriller about a young man trying to reclaim his identity.
Phi Brain: Puzzle of God
A high school student with a genius for puzzles is drawn into a high-stakes battle against a shadowy organization. This 2011 Adventure series from Sunrise is all about solving deadly, life-or-death puzzles.
Photo Kano
A high school student receives a DSLR camera and discovers a passion for photography. This 2013 Romance and Slice of Life series from Madhouse follows his interactions with various female schoolmates through his new hobby.
Piano no Mori
This 2018 TV series by Gaina tells the story of two young pianists from vastly different backgrounds: one a prodigious child of the streets, the other the son of a master pianist. A beautiful Drama about talent and passion.
Ping Pong the Animation
Hailed as a modern classic, this 2014 Sports anime from Tatsunoko Production has a unique art style and deep character drama. It follows the intense emotional and physical journey of two lifelong friends who play table tennis.
Pita-Ten
A young boy’s life changes when a cheerful but clumsy angel-in-training moves in next door. This 2002 Comedy and Fantasy series from Madhouse is a lighthearted and cute story about supernatural friendship.
Planet With
An amnesiac high school boy finds himself in the middle of a battle between a mysterious organization and giant alien weapons. This original 2018 Mecha series from J.C.Staff is a quirky and heartfelt story about justice.
Planetes
Set in 2075, this critically acclaimed Sci-Fi Drama from Sunrise follows the crew of a debris-collecting ship in Earth’s orbit. Released in 2003, it’s a realistic and character-driven look at life in space.
Plastic Memories
In a future where lifelike androids have a limited lifespan, a young man works to retrieve those nearing their expiration. This 2015 Sci-Fi Romance from Doga Kobo is a touching and emotional story about love and loss.
Plastic Neesan
A short-form ONA from Barnum Studio, released in 2011. This chaotic Comedy series follows the surreal and hilarious antics of a high school model-making club. Known for its absurd, rapid-fire humor.
Platinum End
From the creators of Death Note, this 2021 Supernatural series by Signal.MD follows a boy who is chosen by an angel to participate in a battle to decide the next God. A dark and thoughtful celestial death game.
Play It Cool, Guys
A charming and relatable Slice of Life Comedy from Studio Pierrot, released in 2022. It follows a group of handsome but clumsy young men who try to maintain their cool composure despite their constant minor blunders.
Please Teacher!
A high school student discovers his new teacher is actually a secret alien observer. This 2002 Romance series from Daume is a classic story of forbidden love, mixed with Sci-Fi elements and lighthearted comedy.
Please Twins!
A standalone sequel to Please Teacher!, this 2003 series from Daume follows three orphans who come together based on an old photograph. It’s a sweet Slice of Life story focused on building a new family.
Plunderer
In a world governed by numbers that define a person’s worth, a young girl searches for a legendary hero. This 2020 Action-Fantasy from GEEK TOYS is an adventure filled with unique world-building and epic battles.
Pluto
An acclaimed Netflix ONA from Studio M2, released in 2023. Based on Naoki Urasawa’s manga, this gripping Sci-Fi Mystery reimagines a classic Astro Boy arc with a dark, detective-noir tone.
Poco’s Udon World
A man returns to his rural hometown and finds a young boy in his family’s closed udon shop who is actually a shapeshifting tanuki. This 2016 Slice of Life from Liden Films is a warm and heartwarming story.
Pokémon
The start of a global phenomenon, this iconic 1997 Adventure series from OLM follows Ash Ketchum on his journey to become a Pokémon Master. It defined a generation and launched one of the world’s biggest media franchises.
Polar Bear Cafe
A relaxing and pun-filled Comedy from Studio Pierrot, released in 2012. The series revolves around the daily lives of a witty polar bear who runs a cafe and his various animal and human patrons.
Pom Poko
A classic 1994 film from Studio Ghibli about a community of magical, shapeshifting tanuki (raccoon dogs) fighting to save their forest home from urban development. A whimsical yet poignant environmental tale.
Ponyo
A beloved 2008 Studio Ghibli film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It’s a magical story about a young boy who befriends a goldfish princess who wants to become human. A visually beautiful and heartwarming adventure for all ages.
Pop Team Epic
An absurd and surreal sketch comedy series from 2018, produced by Kamikaze Douga. Starring two girls named Popuko and Pipimi, it’s a chaotic and meta parody of pop culture that intentionally breaks all the rules.
Porco Rosso
A charming 1992 film from Studio Ghibli about a 1930s Italian fighter pilot who was cursed to have the face of a pig. He now works as a bounty hunter chasing air pirates over the Adriatic Sea. A truly unique adventure.
The Powerpuff Girls Z
A Japanese anime adaptation of the classic American cartoon, produced by Toei Animation in 2006. Three ordinary girls gain superpowers and become magical girl heroines to defend Tokyo from monsters.
Pride of Orange
A group of high school girls in Nikko City form an ice hockey team. This 2021 Sports series from studio C2C is a cheerful and energetic Slice of Life story about friendship, teamwork, and aiming for the top.
Prima Doll
A group of autonomous mechanical dolls (automata) work at a cafe after a great war comes to an end. This 2022 Sci-Fi and Slice of Life series from Bibury Animation Studios is a gentle and thoughtful story about finding a new purpose.
The Prince of Tennis
A classic Sports anime from 2001, animated by Trans Arts. It follows a prodigious tennis player who joins his middle school’s team and shakes up the national tennis scene with his incredible skills and unique techniques.
Princess Connect! Re: Dive
Based on the popular mobile game, this 2020 Fantasy series from CygamesPictures follows a hero with amnesia who joins a guild of adventurers. It’s a visually vibrant and fun-filled adventure with charming characters.
Princess Jellyfish
A group of nerdy, socially awkward women living in an all-female apartment building have their lives turned upside down by a beautiful, cross-dressing man. A hilarious and heartwarming 2010 Comedy from Brain’s Base.
Princess Mononoke
A landmark 1997 epic from Studio Ghibli, set in feudal Japan. It follows a young prince caught in the struggle between the gods of a forest and the humans who consume its resources. A visually stunning masterpiece.
Princess Principal
In a steampunk version of 19th-century London, five girls work as undercover spies for the Commonwealth. This 2017 Action and Mystery series from Studio 3Hz and Actas is a stylish and thrilling espionage adventure.
Princess Resurrection
A boy dies in an accident but is resurrected by a powerful princess of the monster world, becoming her servant. This 2007 Action-Comedy from Madhouse is a fun romp filled with classic movie monsters.
Princess Tutu
A beautiful and subversive take on the magical girl genre, produced by Hal Film Maker in 2002. A duck is transformed into a girl who can become the ballet dancer Princess Tutu to restore a prince’s shattered heart.
Prison School
Five boys enroll in a prestigious, formerly all-girls high school and are caught peeping, landing them in the school’s prison. This outrageous 2015 Comedy from J.C.Staff is known for its extreme and hilarious situations.
Project A-ko
A cult classic 1986 film from Studio APPP that parodies mecha, sci-fi, and high school anime of the era. It follows the super-powered A-ko and her rivalry with the wealthy B-ko over their mutual friend, C-ko.
Project ARMS
A high school student discovers his arm is secretly a powerful, transforming nanomachine weapon called ARMS. This 2001 Action series from TMS Entertainment is based on a popular shonen manga about a secret war.
Promare
A visually spectacular 2019 film from Studio Trigger. In a world where some humans can control fire, a rookie firefighter in a mecha-equipped rescue team battles against a group of fiery mutants. A hyper-stylized action fest.
The Promised Neverland
A group of brilliant orphans discovers a dark secret about their seemingly idyllic orphanage. Produced by CloverWorks in 2019, this thrilling Mystery and Horror series became an instant sensation for its suspenseful plot.
Psychic Academy
An ONA series from E&G FILMS released in 2002. A boy with psychic powers is forced to enroll in a special school for people with similar abilities, where he tries to live a normal life amid the chaos.
Psychic Detective Yakumo
A college student born with a red eye that allows him to see ghosts teams up with a fellow student to solve supernatural mysteries. This 2010 Mystery series from Bee Train is a compelling paranormal detective story.
Psycho-Pass
A popular cyberpunk thriller from Production I.G, released in 2012. In a future where a system can measure criminal potential, detectives hunt latent criminals. It’s a gripping Sci-Fi story praised for its world-building.
Pui Pui Molcar
A delightful stop-motion short series from 2021 where cars are also fluffy, living guinea pigs. Produced by Shin-Ei Animation, this charming and viral hit offers cute, bite-sized adventures for all ages.
Punch Line
If a boy sees panties, an asteroid will destroy Earth. This bizarre 2015 Comedy from MAPPA follows a spirit who must find a way to save the world while navigating his strange predicament and solving a mystery.
Pupa
An infamous 2014 short-form Horror series from Studio Deen. It tells the dark story of a brother and sister infected with a virus that turns the sister into a flesh-eating monster and gives the brother regenerative powers.
Pupipo!
A short anime series from 2013 by AIC Plus+. It follows a young girl who can see supernatural beings and is ostracized for it, until she befriends a cute, pink creature named Po-chan.