This list includes 46 Anime that start with S, from “SK8 the Infinity” to “s-CRY-ed”. It covers TV series, films, OVAs and specials useful for fans, bloggers, and catalogers. Many entries span decades and a wide range of genres.

Anime that start with S are Japanese animated titles whose official romanized name begins with the letter S. The list includes influential works like “s-CRY-ed”, which helped popularize action shonen aesthetics in the early 2000s.

Below you’ll find the table with Title, Studio, Year, Genre.

Title: The official display name helps you identify the anime and match it to searches or watchlists.

Studio: Shows the primary studio or studio credit so you can assess production quality and style tendencies.

Year: Gives the anime’s first release year so you can place it in historical or stylistic context.

Genre: Lists up to three main genres, helping you find series that match your tastes quickly.

Anime that start with S

TitleStudioYearGenres
Sailor MoonToei Animation1992magical girl, romance, fantasy
Sailor Moon CrystalToei Animation2014magical girl, fantasy, drama
Samurai ChamplooManglobe2004action, samurai, adventure
Steins;GateWhite Fox2011sci-fi, thriller, drama
Steins;Gate 0White Fox2018sci-fi, drama, thriller
Serial Experiments LainTriangle Staff1998psychological, sci-fi, mystery
Sword Art OnlineA-1 Pictures2012action, adventure, fantasy
Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless NightA-1 Pictures2021adventure, fantasy, romance
SSSS.GridmanTRIGGER2018mecha, action, sci-fi
SSSS.DynazenonTRIGGER2021mecha, action
Shinsekai yoriA-1 Pictures2012sci-fi, supernatural, drama
Sayonara Zetsubou SenseiShaft2007comedy, slice of life, satire
Sakamichi no ApollonMAPPA2012music, drama, romance
Spice and WolfImagin2008fantasy, romance, adventure
SlayersJ.C.Staff1995fantasy, comedy, adventure
s-CRY-edSunrise2001action, sci-fi, superpower
Soul EaterBones2008action, supernatural, shounen
Shokugeki no SomaJ.C.Staff2015cooking, comedy, school
Shaman KingXebec2001action, supernatural, adventure
Seraph of the EndWit Studio2015action, dark fantasy, shounen
Sora no WotoA-1 Pictures2010slice of life, music, military
Suzumiya Haruhi no YuuutsuKyoto Animation2006slice of life, sci-fi, comedy
Skip Beat!Hal Film Maker2008romance, drama, music
SK8 the InfinityBones2021sports, action, drama
ShikiDaume2010horror, supernatural, mystery
Sakurasou no Pet na KanojoJ.C.Staff2012romance, comedy, slice of life
Sakamoto desu ga?Studio DEEN2016comedy, slice of life, school
Sora yori mo Tooi BashoMadhouse2018slice of life, adventure, drama
Seirei no MoribitoProduction I.G2007action, fantasy, drama
SekireiSeven Arcs2008action, harem, ecchi
SolaNomad2007romance, drama, supernatural
Smile Precure!Toei Animation2012magical girl, fantasy, family
Space Battleship Yamato 2199Xebec2012sci-fi, space opera, adventure
Space DandyBones2014comedy, sci-fi, adventure
Space BrothersA-1 Pictures2012slice of life, drama, sci-fi
Summertime RenderingOLM2022mystery, supernatural, thriller
Seven Deadly SinsA-1 Pictures2014action, fantasy, adventure
Saiki Kusuo no Psi-nanJ.C.Staff2016comedy, slice of life, supernatural
Shoujo Kageki Revue StarlightKinema Citrus2018music, drama, fantasy
SteamboySunrise2004sci-fi, adventure, historical
Slam DunkToei Animation1993sports, comedy, drama
Subete ga F ni NaruA-1 Pictures2015mystery, psychological
Shigatsu wa Kimi no UsoA-1 Pictures2014drama, music, romance
Sengoku Basara: Samurai KingsProduction I.G2009action, historical, fantasy
Satsuriku no TenshiJ.C.Staff2018horror, mystery, psychological
Soredemo Sekai wa UtsukushiiPierrot2014romance, fantasy, drama

Descriptions

Sailor Moon
Classic TV magical-girl series (also Sailor Moon), follows Usagi and guardians. TV series, hugely popular and franchise-defining with multiple seasons and films.
Sailor Moon Crystal
Faithful TV reboot (Sailor Moon Crystal) adapting manga more closely. TV series, notable revival of the Sailor Moon franchise.
Samurai Champloo
Stylish TV series blending samurai action with hip-hop music. TV series, acclaimed for direction and soundtrack.
Steins;Gate
Time-travel sci-fi (Steins;Gate), tense TV series about causality and consequences. TV series, widely popular and critically praised.
Steins;Gate 0
Alternate-route TV sequel (Steins;Gate 0) exploring darker outcomes. TV series, official continuation of the Steins;Gate story.
Serial Experiments Lain
Avant-garde TV series (Serial Experiments Lain) exploring identity and networks. TV series, influential cult classic.
Sword Art Online
VRMMO-themed TV anime (Sword Art Online), follows Kirito in virtual death games. TV series, major international hit and franchise.
Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night
Film reboot retelling SAO Aincrad (Progressive). Film, a fresh, detailed take popular with fans.
SSSS.Gridman
Gridman-inspired TV series (SSSS.Gridman) mixing tokusatsu homage and mystery. TV series, noted for animation and nostalgia.
SSSS.Dynazenon
Spinoff TV series (SSSS.Dynazenon) in the same Gridman universe. TV series, continuation of the SSSS. franchise.
Shinsekai yori
Romanized title of From the New World (Shinsekai yori). TV series, dark sci-fi exploring society and morality.
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
Dark comedy TV series (Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei) satirizing modern Japan. TV series, known for visual style and wordplay.
Sakamichi no Apollon
Also Kids on the Slope (Sakamichi no Apollon). TV series about friendship and jazz; praised for music and character work.
Spice and Wolf
Romance/fantasy TV series (Spice and Wolf) about a traveling merchant and wolf-deity. TV series, beloved for dialogue and economics-themed plot.
Slayers
Classic fantasy-comedy TV series (Slayers). TV series, spawned multiple sequels, OVAs and films.
s-CRY-ed
Stylized action TV series (s-CRY-ed) about altered humans and factions. TV series, noted for dynamic fights and soundtrack.
Soul Eater
Supernatural action TV series (Soul Eater) set in a weapon-meister academy. TV series, popular for art style and characters.
Shokugeki no Soma
Also Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma. TV series about culinary battles; energetic and popular shonen-cooking anime.
Shaman King
Adventure TV series (Shaman King) about spirit-battling shamans. TV series, spawned remakes and franchise media.
Seraph of the End
Also Owari no Seraph (Seraph of the End). TV series, post-apocalyptic vampire-punk setting; popular shounen title.
Sora no Woto
Also Sound of the Sky (Sora no Woto). TV series mixing slice-of-life and military themes; noted for atmosphere.
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu
Also The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (romanized). TV series, hugely influential cult hit with time-bending episodes.
Skip Beat!
TV series (Skip Beat!) about showbiz revenge and self-discovery. TV series, notable josei romance anime.
SK8 the Infinity
Skateboarding-focused TV series (SK8 the Infinity). TV series, praised for energetic animation and character chemistry.
Shiki
Horror TV series (Shiki) about a village struck by strange deaths. TV series, praised for atmosphere and moral ambiguity.
Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo
TV romantic-comedy (Sakurasou) about creative students living together. TV series, popular slice-of-life drama.
Sakamoto desu ga?
Also Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto. TV short-comedy series known for absurd stylish gags.
Sora yori mo Tooi Basho
Romanized title of A Place Further than the Universe (Sora yori mo Tooi Basho). TV series, acclaimed for heartwarming Antarctic journey.
Seirei no Moribito
Also Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit (Seirei no Moribito). TV series, praised fantasy drama and strong female lead.
Sekirei
Action-harem TV series (Sekirei) about fighters bound to humans. TV series, known for fanservice and tournament fights.
Sola
TV series (Sola) mixing romance and supernatural elements. TV series, modestly popular seinen romance.
Smile Precure!
Entry in the Precure franchise (Smile Precure!). TV series, family-friendly magical-girl show and popular franchise entry.
Space Battleship Yamato 2199
Remake of the classic franchise (Space Battleship Yamato 2199). TV series/re-edited films, acclaimed modern retelling.
Space Dandy
Episodic sci-fi comedy TV series (Space Dandy) from Shinichirō Watanabe. TV series, known for varied styles and guest creators.
Space Brothers
Also Uchuu Kyoudai (Space Brothers). TV series about aspiring astronauts; praised for grounded drama.
Summertime Rendering
Also Summertime Render (romanized). TV series blending mystery and time-loop suspense; gained quick popularity.
Seven Deadly Sins
Also Nanatsu no Taizai (Seven Deadly Sins). TV series, large fantasy shounen franchise with global reach.
Saiki Kusuo no Psi-nan
Also The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (romanized Saiki Kusuo). TV short-comedy series, widely popular gag anime.
Shoujo Kageki Revue Starlight
Multimedia franchise TV series (Revue Starlight). TV series, mixes stage musical themes with dramatic battles.
Steamboy
Feature film (Steamboy) by director Katsuhiro Otomo. Film, big-budget steampunk adventure.
Slam Dunk
Basketball TV series (Slam Dunk). TV series, hugely influential sports anime classic.
Subete ga F ni Naru
Romanized title of The Perfect Insider (Subete ga F ni Naru). TV series, cerebral mystery adaptation.
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
Romanized title of Your Lie in April (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso). TV series, acclaimed music-romance drama.
Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings
TV series adaptation (Sengoku Basara) of the game. TV series, flashy action and stylized historical battles.
Satsuriku no Tenshi
Romanized title of Angels of Death (Satsuriku no Tenshi). TV series, dark thriller based on the game.
Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii
Romanized title of The World is Still Beautiful (Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii). TV series, romantic fantasy with political themes.
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