Here you’ll find 43 Anime that start with R, organized from “Radiant” to “Ryuuou no Oshigoto!”. This collection spans TV series, films, OVAs, and ONAs and shows a wide mix of genres and decades for browsing, research, blogging, or cataloging.
Anime that start with R are animated works whose canonical romanized titles begin with the letter R, including TV series, films, OVAs, and ONAs. Notably, “Radiant” began as a French manfra before becoming a Japanese TV anime, illustrating anime’s growing global exchange.
Below you’ll find the table with Title, Studio, Year, and Genre.
Title: The official display title used for sorting and searching, so you can quickly locate a specific anime.
Studio: The primary production studio credited for the work, helping you track creators and compare studio catalogs.
Year: The anime’s first public release year, useful for placing each title in historical or seasonal context.
Genre: Up to three primary genres that describe tone and themes, so you can filter by interest quickly.
Notes: Short flags for adaptations, notable popularity, or alternate titles to give quick context at a glance.
Anime that start with R
| Title | Primary Studio(s) | First Release Year | Genres |
|---|---|---|---|
| RahXephon | Bones | 2002 | Mecha, Sci-Fi, Mystery |
| Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin | Madhouse | 2010 | Drama, Thriller, Historical |
| Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry | Silver Link | 2015 | Action, Fantasy, Romance |
| Rakuen Tsuihou: Expelled from Paradise | Graphinica | 2014 | Sci-Fi, Mecha, Action |
| Ranma ½ | Studio Deen | 1989 | Comedy, Romance, Martial Arts |
| Rave Master | Studio Deen | 2001 | Adventure, Fantasy, Action |
| Re:Creators | Troyca | 2017 | Action, Fantasy |
| Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World | White Fox | 2016 | Isekai, Fantasy, Thriller |
| Read or Die (OVA) | Studio Deen | 2001 | Action, Mystery, Superpower |
| Read or Die TV | J.C.Staff | 2003 | Action, Mystery, Superpower |
| Record of Lodoss War | Madhouse | 1990 | Fantasy, Adventure, Action |
| Red Data Girl | P.A. Works | 2013 | Fantasy, Drama, Romance |
| Red Garden | Gonzo | 2006 | Horror, Mystery, Drama |
| Redline | Madhouse | 2009 | Sci-Fi, Racing, Action |
| Regalia: The Three Sacred Stars | Actas | 2016 | Mecha, Action, Sci-Fi |
| Reikenzan: Hoshikuzu-tachi no Utage | Studio Deen | 2016 | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy |
| ReLIFE | TMS Entertainment | 2016 | Slice of Life, Romance, Drama |
| Release the Spyce | Lay-duce | 2018 | Action, School |
| Rental Magica | Zexcs | 2007 | Fantasy, Action, Mystery |
| Revisions | Shirogumi | 2019 | Sci-Fi, Mecha, Action |
| Rewrite | 8bit | 2016 | Fantasy, Romance, Drama |
| RideBack | Madhouse | 2009 | Mecha, Action, Sci-Fi |
| Rilakkuma and Kaoru | Dwarf Studio | 2019 | Slice of Life, Comedy |
| Rinne no Lagrange | Xebec | 2012 | Mecha, Sci-Fi, Action |
| Ristorante Paradiso | David Production | 2009 | Slice of Life, Romance, Drama |
| Ro-Kyu-Bu! | Project No.9 | 2011 | Sports, Comedy, Slice of Life |
| Robihachi | Studio Comet | 2019 | Sci-Fi, Comedy, Adventure |
| Robot Carnival | A.P.P.P. | 1987 | Sci-Fi, Action |
| Robotics;Notes | Production I.G | 2012 | Sci-Fi, Mystery, Drama |
| Rockman.EXE | Xebec | 2002 | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi |
| Rokudenashi Majutsu Koushi to Akashic Records | Lidenfilms | 2017 | Action, Fantasy, Comedy |
| Rokujouma no Shinryakusha!? | Silver Link | 2014 | Comedy, Harem, Supernatural |
| Romeo x Juliet | Gonzo | 2007 | Romance, Fantasy, Drama |
| Rosario to Vampire | Gonzo | 2008 | Harem, Comedy, Supernatural |
| Rozen Maiden | Nomad | 2004 | Fantasy, Drama, Action |
| Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan | Studio Gallop | 1996 | Action, Samurai, Historical |
| Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal | Studio Deen | 1999 | Action, Drama, Samurai |
| Rurouni Kenshin (2023) | Lidenfilms | 2023 | Action, Samurai, Historical |
| Ryman’s Club | Lidenfilms | 2022 | Sports, Slice of Life |
| Ryuugajou Nanana no Maizoukin | A-1 Pictures | 2014 | Mystery, Comedy, Supernatural |
| Ryuuou no Oshigoto! | Project No.9 | 2018 | Slice of Life, Comedy, Game |
| Radiant | Lerche | 2018 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Rail Wars! | Passione | 2014 | Action, Ecchi |
Descriptions
RahXephon
Often compared to Evangelion, this complex series follows a boy who pilots a god-like robot. It’s known for its mysterious plot, musical themes, and artistic direction.
Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin
A gritty and intense drama set in a 1950s reform school. It tells the powerful story of seven teenagers who form an unbreakable bond while enduring brutal conditions.
Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry
In a world where mages fight with soul-weapons, an ‘F-rank’ student is determined to prove his worth. A popular action-romance combining magical school tournaments with a developing relationship.
Rakuen Tsuihou: Expelled from Paradise
A visually stunning sci-fi film animated entirely in CG. An agent from a digital world is sent to a desolate Earth in a physical body to track down a mysterious hacker.
Ranma ½
A legendary martial arts comedy where a teen boy turns into a girl when splashed with cold water. This curse leads to endless hilarious situations and romantic entanglements.
Rave Master
From the creator of Fairy Tail, this adventure follows Haru Glory on a quest to find sacred stones and defeat an evil organization. A classic shonen fantasy journey.
Re:Creators
A fascinating ‘reverse isekai’ where fictional characters from anime and games are brought into the real world. Their creators must deal with the consequences as a war erupts in Tokyo.
Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World
One of the most popular isekai of all time. A boy is transported to a fantasy world where he gains the ability ‘Return by Death,’ forcing him to relive traumatic events to save his friends.
Read or Die (OVA)
A stylish action OVA starring Yomiko Readman, a substitute teacher and secret agent for the British Library who can manipulate paper into any object she desires.
Read or Die TV
This TV series follows three paper-master sisters who run a detective agency. Their story intersects with a famous novelist, leading them into a global conspiracy.
Record of Lodoss War
Often called the ‘Lord of the Rings’ of anime, this classic OVA is a quintessential high-fantasy adventure based on Dungeons & Dragons sessions about heroes saving a cursed island.
Red Data Girl
A shy girl raised at a secluded shrine discovers she is the vessel for a powerful goddess. She must transfer to a Tokyo high school to learn to control her powers.
Red Garden
Four high school girls mysteriously wake up with no memory of the previous night, only to be told they are dead and must fight monsters to live. A unique and dark supernatural thriller.
Redline
An adrenaline-fueled racing film that took seven years to animate by hand. It’s famous for its breathtaking, hyper-kinetic visuals and high-stakes story about an illegal galactic race.
Regalia: The Three Sacred Stars
Two girls peacefully live in a quiet kingdom until a giant robot attacks, forcing them to pilot their own mecha, Regalia, to fight back against an unknown enemy.
Reikenzan: Hoshikuzu-tachi no Utage
In a world facing an age of crisis, a young boy with a unique soul is chosen to join a clan of sages to become a great warrior and save the world.
ReLIFE
A 27-year-old unemployed man gets a second chance at youth by taking a pill that makes him look 17 again. He re-enrolls in high school for a one-year experiment in this heartwarming drama.
Release the Spyce
A lonely high school girl is recruited into a private intelligence agency of spies who protect their city using the power of spices. A fun and stylish take on the ‘cute girls doing awesome things’ genre.
Rental Magica
A high school student must take over his father’s magical dispatch service, ‘Astral.’ Though powerless himself, he must lead a diverse team of mages and spirits to solve supernatural cases.
Revisions
The entire district of Shibuya is violently transported 300 years into the future. A group of high school students must pilot giant robots to defend their home from mysterious cyborg enemies.
Rewrite
Adapted from a popular visual novel, this series follows a high school student with supernatural abilities who gets involved with his school’s occult research club, uncovering a world-altering plot.
RideBack
In a future controlled by an authoritarian regime, a former ballet dancer discovers a new sense of freedom by riding a transforming motorcycle-like robot called a ‘RideBack.’
Rilakkuma and Kaoru
A charming stop-motion anime following the daily life of an office worker and her lazy but adorable bear roommate, Rilakkuma. A wonderfully relaxing and heartwarming show.
Rinne no Lagrange
A cheerful high school girl is recruited to pilot a giant robot to defend her city from space invaders. This vibrant mecha series is known for its likable characters and slick production.
Ristorante Paradiso
Set in Rome, this mature josei series follows a young woman working at a unique restaurant where all the staff are older gentlemen with glasses. A sophisticated and gentle story.
Ro-Kyu-Bu!
A high school student with a passion for basketball becomes the coach for a grade school girls’ basketball team. A lighthearted series blending sports action with ‘cute girls doing cute things.’
Robihachi
A comedic sci-fi adventure following two down-on-their-luck guys on a road trip across the galaxy. They seek a legendary planet of happiness, all while dodging a debt collector.
Robot Carnival
A classic 1987 anthology film featuring short stories about robots from a lineup of legendary directors, including Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira). Each segment offers a unique and visually distinct take.
Robotics;Notes
From the creators of Steins;Gate, a high school robotics club tries to build a giant robot, only to stumble upon a massive global conspiracy hidden in an augmented reality game.
Rockman.EXE
Based on the Mega Man Battle Network games, this series is set in a world where everyone has an AI partner called a NetNavi. Lan and MegaMan.EXE team up to battle cyber-terrorists.
Rokudenashi Majutsu Koushi to Akashic Records
A lazy and seemingly incompetent substitute at a prestigious magical academy reveals he’s far more powerful than anyone realizes. A fun blend of fantasy, action, and school life.
Rokujouma no Shinryakusha!?
A student moves into a cheap apartment, only to find it’s already occupied by a ghost, a magical girl, an underground dweller, and an alien, who all want the room for themselves.
Romeo x Juliet
A fantasy reimagining of the classic Shakespearean tragedy. In the floating city of Neo Verona, two star-crossed lovers from warring houses find their fates intertwined.
Rosario to Vampire
An average boy accidentally enrolls in an academy for monsters (yokai). This popular harem comedy is filled with action as he tries to hide his human identity from his monster classmates.
Rozen Maiden
A reclusive boy receives a mysterious, sentient doll. He’s soon caught in the ‘Alice Game,’ a deadly competition between other magical ‘Rozen Maiden’ dolls to become the perfect girl.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan
An iconic samurai epic about a former assassin who has vowed to never kill again. He wanders Meiji-era Japan protecting the weak with a reverse-blade sword.
Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal
Considered a masterpiece OVA, this prequel tells the dark and tragic backstory of Kenshin Himura as a brutal assassin during the Bakumatsu revolution and the origin of his famous scar.
Rurouni Kenshin (2023)
A modern, high-fidelity remake of the classic manga’s story from the beginning. This series offers a new generation the chance to experience the tale with updated animation.
Ryman’s Club
A unique sports anime focusing on corporate badminton. A former prodigy joins a company team, rediscovering his passion for the sport alongside his salaryman teammates.
Ryuugajou Nanana no Maizoukin
A student moves into an apartment haunted by the ghost of a brilliant adventurer. He joins the adventure club to hunt for the powerful magical treasures she hid across the island.
Ryuuou no Oshigoto!
A teenage prodigy becomes the youngest ‘Dragon King’ in professional shogi. His life is turned upside down when a 9-year-old girl demands to be his disciple.
Radiant
Based on a French ‘manfra,’ this shonen adventure follows Seth, an aspiring sorcerer on a quest to find Radiant, the legendary nest of the monsters known as ‘Nemesis.’
Rail Wars!
In an alternate Japan where the railway system was never privatized, a high schooler joins the chaotic Railway Security Force, dealing with extremists and criminals on the tracks.