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Best Fantasy Anime On Crunchyroll

Though fantasy anime has always been popular, the genre felt like it was falling off in popularity a decade ago. These days, fantasy anime has taken center stage, thanks in large part to the popularity of the isekai genre. More series than ever are setting their stories in magical worlds or bringing mythical beings and sorcery into our world.

Nowhere is this trend more noticeable than on Crunchyroll. The famous streaming platform has loads of excellent fantasy series on their platform. Some are projects created by Crunchyroll, while others are just major titles they keep on their platform. They're must-watches for fans of fantasy anime who have the service though.

Update by Sage Ashford, December 29th, 2022: The fantasy genre is full of classic series that could appeal to both fans of the genre and people who just love anime in general. We've updated this list to feature more of the amazing fantasy series that can be found streaming on Crunchyroll.

## 10  Fena: Pirate Princess Sees A Young Woman On A Quest For A Home

Fena: Pirate Princess quickly generated a large fanbase when it landed on Crunchyroll in August 2021. A co-production between Crunchyroll and Adult Swim, the series is animated by Production I.G and written by Asako Kuboyama. The anime follows Fena Houtman, a young orphan girl who lives in an alternative 18th century when pirates rule the seas with an iron fist.

Fena has grown up as an indentured servant at an island brothel. However, when Fena encounters a mysterious stranger, she quickly finds herself on an epic quest to find a place she can call home. An action-packed adventure that captures the classic pirate feel, it's easy to see why Fena: Pirate Princess has grabbed anime fans' imaginations and become extremely popular.

## 9  My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X Continues The Saga Of The Most Likable Harem Protagonist

Animated by Silver Link and directed by Keisuke Inoue, My Next Life As A Villainess follows Catarina Claes, a young girl from a noble family. One day, Catarina suddenly remembers her previous life as an otaku and realizes that she has been reborn into the fantasy-themed game Fortune Lover.

However, she realizes that she is in the body of the game’s villainess, a character who is doomed to be killed or exiled no matter what the player does. Not wanting this fate, Catarina attempts to stack the game in her favor. The second season sees Catarina get entangled in another magical and romantic schism after getting kidnapped, forcing her to fight fate a second time.

## 8  Fruits Basket - The Final Season Brings Closure To A Beloved Shoujo

As one of the greatest shoujo series ever, Fruits Basket needs no introduction. Based on the popular manga by Natsuki Takaya, this is the final season of TMS Entertainment's rebooted anime adaptation. The series follows Tohru Honda, a girl who has terrible luck. When her mother suddenly passed away, the poor girl ended up living in a tent. Tohru doesn't want to impose on her friends, but when her classmate Yuki Soma and their cousin Shigure find out about Tohru's situation, they demand she move in with the Soma family.

However, the Soma family has a big secret. Whenever one of them is hugged by someone of the opposite gender or if they feel weak or stressed, they are cursed to turn into an animal from the Chinese Zodiac. Tohru is thrown into the middle of an epic conflict that has run for millennia in this delightfully suburban slice of fantasy adventure.

## 7  So I'm a Spider, So What? Plays With RPG Fantasy Tropes To Tell Its Story

One of the most praised isekai series, So I'm a Spider, So What? is based on the light novel series written by Okina Baba. In modern-day Japan, a high school class is enjoying a regular day, but a strange event suddenly happens and kills all of them. Thankfully, they are all reincarnated in a fantasy world.

While some of them become Queens or Kings, some end up as lowly monsters. One such student ends up in the body of a spider in the world's most dangerous dungeon. Through the clever use of the world's RPG system and due to their drive to survive, the spider soon grows in strength and sets out to solve the mystery of how they ended up in this world.

## 6  Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Feels Like A Saturday Morning Cartoon Show

Dragon Quest: Adventures of Dai was one of Weekly Shonen Jump's longer and most successful series from the '90s. For two years, fans followed Dai, a young man who dreams of becoming a hero. Living in an era of peace, Dai's chances at becoming a hero seem out of reach... until it's revealed the Demon King Hadlar is making a return.

Adventures of Dai feels like the Saturday morning cartoons of old. It's got likable characters and a classic animation style, along with gorgeously-animated fight scenes. People who don't mind a one hundred episode epic that feels like a well-written Saturday morning show should definitely check this out.

## 5  That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Focuses On Great World Building To Bring In Fans

These days, the "I got reincarnated as" idea has become a popular part of isekai stories. Perhaps the most popular one of them though is That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, which is at least a creative title. The story focuses on a man reincarnated into another world as a slime called Rimuru Tempest.

After emerging in a mysterious forest, Rimuru begins making friends and gradually uniting the different monster races under one banner. Though Reincarnated as a Slime has its isekai clichés, the series' popularity is largely due to its fantastic world building. In that respect, few if any fantasy series can compare.

## 4  KonoSuba Is The Isekai Fantasy For People Who Want To Laugh

At this point, some people have become exhausted with the isekai idea. An invincible protagonist appears who's immediately worshipped with incredible powers is an idea that should have limited shelf life. KonoSuba is the perfect answer for people who want something new.

While most protagonists are overpowered, KonoSuba's Kazuma frequently finds himself needing help from his allies. A series never afraid to break the rules of fantasy anime for fun, KonoSuba is great for anyone looking for a laugh.

## 3  Ranking Of Kings Shows How Every Character Has A Purpose

The protagonist wears a crown for a reason. Ranking of Kings is one of the best anime of the last few years. The series follows Bojji, a young prince who can't hear and seems to have no physical talents, in a nation where royalty is judged by how powerful they are. Bojji wants to become a good king, but thanks to his weaknesses, there's plenty standing in the way of him claiming his birthright.

Ranking of Kings went from a relatively unknown anime to one of the most popular shows on television in a matter of weeks. The series' writing is impeccable, developing both major and minor characters alike to give every character a reason to exist in the world.

## 2  Record of Grancrest War Is The Spiritual Successor To A Classic Fantasy Series

In the '90s, Ryo Mizuno created a fantasy anime epic with Record of the Lodoss War. Decades later, he followed that up with Record of Grancrest War, a fantasy series that runs on RPG rules. In a world struggling with a magical force known as Chaos, the only hope for everyone is for the Lords to unite the kingdoms and create a single holy seal that can repel the chaos.

Amidst much fighting between different kingdoms, a young knight named Theo Cornaro teams up with the young mage Siluca. Together, their aim is to increase the powers of Theo's crest to help him fight against the Chaos. Filled with pulse-pounding battles and some beautiful animation from A-1 Pictures, Grancrest War is a worthy successor to Lodoss War.

## 1  Tower of God Doesn't Need Fantasy Cliches To Tell It's Story

Part of Crunchyroll's attempt to animate popular webtoons, Tower of God was perhaps the streaming service's best attempt. The series was a mostly solid adaptation, telling Twenty-Fifth Bam's attempt to climb the Tower for the sake of his friend Rachel. What helps Tower of God stand out is that it's unlike so many other fantasies of the era. The anime isn't an isekai, and isn't pulling on medieval stereotypes to tell the story. Tower of God is a fantasy world that doesn't look like anything else on the market.

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