Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "anime-adaptation"

1. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022)

TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

A Street Kid trying to survive in a technology and body modification-obsessed city of the future. Having everything to lose, he chooses to stay alive by becoming an Edgerunner, a Mercenary outlaw also known as a Cyberpunk.

Stars: Zach Aguilar, Kenichiro Ohashi, Kagga Jayson, Emi Lo

Votes: 79,117

2. Dragon Ball (1986–1989)

TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Son Gokû, a fighter with a monkey tail, goes on a quest with an assortment of odd characters in search of the Dragon Balls, a set of crystals that can give its bearer anything they desire.

Stars: Masako Nozawa, Jôji Yanami, Brice Armstrong, Stephanie Nadolny

Votes: 66,210

3. Parasyte: Part 1 (2014)

109 min | Action, Drama, Horror

The humanity is suffering from murders all over the globe, called "Mincemeat murders". High school student, Izumi Shinichi has a parasite living off him, having replaced his right hand, and he might be the discoverer of truth.

Director: Takashi Yamazaki | Stars: Shôta Sometani, Eri Fukatsu, Ai Hashimoto, Kazuki Kitamura

Votes: 5,408

4. Star Wars: Visions (2021– )

TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Short, Action

An anthology of animated shorts from around the world celebrating the mythology of Star Wars through unique cultural perspectives.

Stars: Michael Sinterniklaas, Neil Kaplan, Adam Sietz, JP Karliak

Votes: 24,019

5. Sonic X (2003–2006)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

A slight malfunction causes Chaos Control, and sends Sonic the Hedgehog to Earth. While there, Sonic meets Chris Thorndyke, who aids at collecting the Chaos Emeralds, so Sonic and friends can go home.

Stars: Gabriella Lewis, Jun'ichi Kanemaru, Sanae Kobayashi, Jason Griffith

Votes: 5,535

6. The Animatrix (2003)

Unrated | 100 min | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi

A collection of nine short films featuring stories related to The Matrix (1999).

Stars: James Arnold Taylor, Julia Fletcher, Dwight Schultz, Kevin Michael Richardson

Votes: 82,090

7. X-Men (2011)

TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi

X-Men, still grieving over the death of Phoenix (Jean Grey), are investigating a case of a missing mutant girl in Northern Japan. This leads them to a mysterious virus that turns mutants into monsters. U-Men and the Inner Circle want it.

Stars: Jennifer Hale, Scott Porter, Steve Blum, Danielle Nicolet

Votes: 2,541

8. Blade Runner: Black Lotus (2021–2022)

TV-14 | 298 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Animated series that takes place 17 years before 'Blade Runner 2049'.

Stars: Arisa Shida, Jessica Henwick, Will Yun Lee, Shinshû Fuji

Votes: 3,385

9. Supernatural: The Animation (2011)

TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

After losing their mother to a demon, two brothers grow up fighting supernatural beings.

Stars: Jared Padalecki, Annakin Slayd, Hiroki Tôchi, Yûya Uchida

Votes: 2,281

10. Suicide Squad Isekai (2024– )

TV-MA | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure | Post-production

Harley Quinn, The Joker, and the Suicide Squad cause havoc in ISEKAI*, an all-new original anime series from Warner Bros. Japan and WIT Studio. *ISEKAI(異世界): Term for "another world" in Japanese.

Stars: Anna Nagase, Yûichirô Umehara, Reigo Yamaguchi, Takehito Koyasu

11. Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994)

PG-13 | 102 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

A crime boss searching for the world's best fighters pursues a talented Japanese drifter and his American ex-classmate, while an Interpol agent and a US Army captain seek to bring him down.

Director: Gisaburô Sugii | Stars: Kôjiro Shimizu, Kenji Haga, Miki Fujitani, Masane Tsukayama

Votes: 9,906

12. Ronja, the Robber's Daughter (2014–2015)

TV-Y7-FV | 25 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy

The story follows Ronja, a young girl whose father is the chief of a tribe of bandits. They live in a huge castle in the forest with the bandits. In this story Ronja encounters mystical ... See full summary »

Stars: Gillian Anderson, Teresa Gallagher, Rasmus Hardiker, Giles New

Votes: 961

13. Batman Ninja (2018)

PG-13 | 85 min | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi

Batman, along with a number of his allies and adversaries, finds himself transplanted from modern Gotham City to feudal Japan.

Director: Junpei Mizusaki | Stars: Kôichi Yamadera, Wataru Takagi, Ai Kakuma, Rie Kugimiya

Votes: 21,945

14. Moomin (1990–1992)

23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The eerie and charming animated adventures of a creature called Moomin and his friends and family.

Stars: Ikue Ôtani, Minami Takayama, Rei Sakuma, Mika Kanai

Votes: 4,674

15. Halo Legends (2010 Video)

PG-13 | 120 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The universe of the Halo video game series is expanded in seven short animated films from Japan's greatest anime directors and studios.

Directors: Frank O'Connor, Shinji Aramaki, Hideki Futamura, Toshiyuki Kanno, Tomoki Kyôda, Kôichi Mashimo, Yasushi Muraki, Daisuke Nishio, Mamoru Oshii, Kôji Sawai, Hiroshi Yamazaki, Keiichi Sugiyama, Takahiro Tanaka | Stars: Jessie James Grelle, Brittney Karbowski, Luci Christian, David Matranga

Votes: 5,968

16. Devil May Cry: The Animated Series (2007)

TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Fantasy

Dante, a superhuman son of a powerful murdered demon and human woman is a master of gun and sword who runs an "odd-job" agency. Despite financial troubles, he never loses his cool since work always comes calling sooner or later.

Stars: Toshiyuki Morikawa, Misato Fukuen, Akio Ôtsuka, Fumiko Orikasa

Votes: 5,647

17. Silver Fang (1986)

25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

An Akita-Inu puppy is destined to defend his people against a monstrous bear.

Stars: Eiko Yamada, Keiichi Noda, Hideyuki Tanaka, Toshiko Fujita

Votes: 3,181

18. Highlander: The Search for Vengeance (2007 Video)

Unrated | 85 min | Animation, Action, Fantasy

Highlander Colin MacLeod must choose between confronting the immortal who killed his lover centuries ago, or saving the survivors of a ravaged New York City.

Directors: Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Takuji Endo | Stars: Alistair Abell, Debi Mae West, Nolan North, Scott McNeil

Votes: 4,016

19. Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 (2017 Video)

15 min | Animation, Short, Action

In 2022, a powerful weapon causes a global blackout that has massive implications all over the world.

Director: Shin'ichirô Watanabe | Stars: Jovan Jackson, Luci Christian, Bryson Baugus, Edward James Olmos

Votes: 9,806

20. Altered Carbon: Resleeved (2020)

TV-MA | 74 min | Animation, Action, Crime

On the planet Latimer, reawakened Takeshi Kovacs must protect a teenage tattooist named Holly while investigating the death of a yakuza boss alongside Gina, a strangely familiar no-nonsense CTAC agent.

Directors: Takeru Nakajima, Yoshiyuki Okada, Shouta Kitamoto | Stars: Ray Chase, Doug Stone, Kaiji Tang, Chris Conner

Votes: 6,954

21. Marvel Future Avengers (2017–2018)

TV-PG | Animation, Action, Adventure

follows a young boy named Makoto, who gains superpowers due to an evil gene manipulation experiment. Makoto and other young kids with powers join the Avengers as apprentices named "Future Avengers."

Stars: Max Mittelman, Kirk Thornton, Xander Mobus, Mick Wingert

Votes: 366

22. Powerpuff Girls Z (2006–2007)

TV-PG | Animation, Action, Adventure

Three ordinary girls gain superpowers and protect their home city from a variety of villains.

Stars: Emiri Kato, Nami Miyahara, Machiko Kawana, Taiten Kusunoki

Votes: 707

23. Wolverine (2011)

Not Rated | 23 min | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi

Logan is asked by his old friend, a cop from Japan, to help him take down Shingen Yashida's crime syndicate and save Mariko, Logan's lost love, from forced marriage arranged by her father Shingen. Yukio, a female assassin, helps him.

Stars: Rikiya Koyama, Milo Ventimiglia, Vic Mignogna, Romi Park

Votes: 1,740

24. Dinosaur King (2007–2009)

TV-Y7-FV | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Max Taylor is the son of paleontologist Dr Spike Taylor and is a fan of dinosaurs.

Stars: Rebecca Soler, David Zen Mansley, Matt Hoverman, Megumi Matsumoto

Votes: 951

25. Ace Attorney (2016–2019)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Crime

A rookie lawyer Ryuuichi Naruhodou stands up to save his defendants by proving their innocence from unusual cases!

Stars: Eric Vale, Yûki Kaji, Aoi Yûki, Lindsay Seidel

Votes: 530

26. Blade (2011)

Not Rated | 25 min | Animation, Action, Horror

Legendary half-vampire, half-human vampire hunter Blade is tracking Deacon Frost, a very powerful and influential vampire who killed his mother and who heads Existence, a secretive vampire organization that operates in Southeast Asia.

Stars: Akio Ôtsuka, Maaya Sakamoto, Harold Perrineau, Kim Mai Guest

Votes: 1,239

27. Marvel Anime (2010–2011)

Animation, Action, Sci-Fi

Series from Marvel set more to the environment of Anime than typical American fare. Plenty of lengthy dialog, emotion and angst to go around, as well as grossly-mutating monsters to please the most demanding anime fans.

Stars: Adrian Pasdar, Laura Bailey, Kyle Hebert, Eden Riegel

Votes: 397

28. Medabots (1999–2004)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

10-year-old Ikki Tenrio has always dreamed about becoming a top-ranked medafighter, and now that he has his own medabot he can finally pursue his dream.

Stars: Samantha Reynolds, Dwayne Hill, Michiru Yamazaki, Julie Lemieux

Votes: 2,483

29. Kirby: Right Back at Ya! (2001–2003)

TV-Y | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Kirby crashes onto Planet Popstar and befriends the villagers that live In Cappytown. Unfortunately, King Dedede, the greedy ruler and Escargon, his assistant, aren't happy with that and do whatever they can to drive him out.

Stars: Ted Lewis, Madeleine Blaustein, Jerry Lobozzo, Kerry Williams

Votes: 2,371

30. Stitch! (2008–2015)

TV-Y7 | Animation, Comedy, Family

Follows a girl named Yuuna and her adventures with a mysterious space alien on an island off the coast of Japan.

Stars: Kôichi Yamadera, Motoko Kumai, Yûji Mitsuya, Shôzô Îzuka

Votes: 364

31. Nekopara (2020– )

TV-14 | 21 min | Animation, Comedy, Romance

What's NEKOPARA? Why, it's a cat paradise. Kashou Minazuki, the son of a long line of Japanese confection makers moved out to open his own shop "La Soleil" as a patisserie.

Stars: Luci Christian, Bryn Apprill, Morgan Laure, Kristen McGuire

Votes: 417

32. Dr. Slump (1981–1986)

25 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy

The wacky adventures of Penguin Village and its residents, primarily the crummy inventor Senbei Norimaki and his robot daughter Arale, a superhuman but naïve girl.

Stars: Mami Koyama, Kenji Utsumi, Kazuko Sugiyama, Toshio Furukawa

Votes: 613

33. Monster Rancher (1999–2001)

TV-Y7 | Animation, Action, Adventure

Genki is a young teen boy who gets zapped into an alternate world called Monster Rancher (Monster Farm in the Japanese version) where he must stop the evil Moo which can only be done by ... See full summary »

Stars: Andrew Francis, Janyse Jaud, Scott McNeil, Maggie Blue O'Hara

Votes: 1,540

34. Iron Man (2010)

TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi

When Tony Stark branches his company into Japan, he is opposed by the nefarious Zodiac organization. It's up to Stark's Iron Man to defeat the Zodiac, and defend Japan.

Stars: Adrian Pasdar, Natalia Rosminati, Ben Diskin, Eden Riegel

Votes: 1,457

35. MegaMan: NT Warrior (2002–2005)

TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Lan Hikari and his virtual buddy Megaman travel around Den Tech City stopping the evil forces of World Three.

Stars: Kumiko Higa, Akiko Kimura, Andrew Francis, Kaori Mizuhashi

Votes: 991

36. Street Fighter Alpha (1999 Video)

TV-14 | 94 min | Animation, Action, Fantasy

A dark power threatens to consume famed fighter Ryu, who is visited by a long-lost little brother. Meanwhile, a mad scientist wishes to harness this power for himself.

Directors: Shigeyasu Yamauchi, Masahiro Hosoda, Joe Romersa | Stars: Kane Kosugi, Kazuya Ichijô, Yumi Tôma, Tomomichi Nishimura

Votes: 2,833

37. Street Fighter II: V (1995)

TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Ken, Ryu and friends use their martial arts skills to fight criminals.

Stars: Tesshô Genda, Skip Stellrecht, Kirk Thornton, Randy McPherson

Votes: 2,481

38. Hamtaro (2000–2006)

TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The story of hamsters who get together at meetings to talk about their adventures.

Stars: Kurumi Mamiya, Ellen Kennedy, Chris Kalhoon, Lanie McAuley

Votes: 2,608

39. Super Mario Brothers: Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach (1986)

TV-Y7 | 60 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The Mario Bros. get sucked into their Famicom game, and must now rescue Princess Peach from King Bowser Koopa.

Director: Masami Hata | Stars: Tôru Furuya, Yû Mizushima, Junko Hori, Shigeru Chiba

Votes: 551

40. YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World (2019)

TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Drama, Mystery

Arima Takuya is a young student whose father, a historian who has conducted various researches, disappeared recently. During a summer vacation Takuya receives a peculiar package from his ... See full summary »

Stars: Asami Sanada, Yu Hayashi, Ari Ozawa, Takuya Eguchi

Votes: 304

41. Dragon Quest: Dai's Great Adventure (1991–1992)

30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The story begins with a young boy named Dai .Dai, the young protagonist of the series, is the only human living on the island. Having been raised by Brass and with his best friend, the ... See full summary »

Stars: Unshô Ishizuka, Aya Hisakawa, Hideyuki Tanaka, Banjô Ginga

Votes: 930

42. Bright: Samurai Soul (2021)

TV-14 | 80 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Izo, a Ronin, and Raiden, an orc, work to bring a young elf girl and the wand she carries to the land of the elves in the north.

Director: Kyohei Ishiguro | Stars: Simu Liu, Keone Young, Kenjirô Tsuda, Matthew Yang King

Votes: 1,080

43. Danganronpa 3: The End of Kibougamine Gakuen - Mirai-hen (I) (2016–2017)

TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Drama, Horror

Makoto Naegi, the Ultimate Hope who defeated the Ultimate Despair, Junko Enoshima, is under suspicion of treason against the Future Foundation for harboring the Remnants of Despair who carried on her will.

Stars: Megumi Ogata, Chiwa Saitô, Bryce Papenbrook, Caitlin Glass

Votes: 897

44. Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie (1996)

Not Rated | 60 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Sonic the Hedgehog and his sidekicks Tails and Knuckles the Echidna are determined to thwart a plan that would turn their Land of the Sky into the equivalent of The Land of Darkness, which ... See full summary »

Stars: Martin Burke, Lainie Frasier, Bill Wise, Edwin Neal

Votes: 2,261

45. Pîtâ Pan no bôken (1989)

24 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

While in search of his own shadow, Peter arrives in London of our world, where he meets little Wendy and her brothers Michael and John. He takes his new friends back home to Neverland, where they participate in staggering adventures, and must confront Captain Hook and an even darker threat.

Stars: Noriko Hidaka, Naoko Matsui, Kyôko Hamura, Yuriko Fuchizaki

Votes: 324

46. Virtua Fighter (1995–1996)

Not Rated | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

An anime adaption of the fighting video game series, "Virtua Fighter".

Stars: Shin'ichirô Miki, Naoko Matsui, Shigeru Chiba, Yasunori Matsumoto

Votes: 342

47. Gekijô-ban Dôbutsu no Mori (2006)

TV-Y7 | 87 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

A young girl moves to a village populated by anthropomorphic animals.

Director: Jôji Shimura | Stars: Yui Horie, Misato Fukuen, Fumiko Orikasa, Yû Kobayashi

Votes: 972

48. The Racing Brothers, Lets & Go (1996–1997)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Two competitive brothers, Go and Retsu, meet a man named Dr. Tsuchiya who gives them two cars and tells them to enter the Mini 4WD competition.

Stars: Shin'ichirô Miki, Ikue Ôtani, Hidenari Ugaki, Masako Katsuki

Votes: 592

49. Ginga Densetsu Weed (2005–2006)

24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

After finding out he is the son of the great leader of Ohu, Gin, Weed sets out on a journey to find his father. However, with many friends to find, there are many enemies.

Stars: Blake Swift, Sachi Kokuryu, Naru Kawamoto, Akiko Kobayashi

Votes: 559

50. Saban's Adventures of the Little Mermaid (1991– )

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy

In this Japanese/French anime series, we follow the many adventures of Marina, who first wanted to be human under "Hedwig" the sea hag's spell. After her spell breaks, due to a snotty ... See full summary »

Stars: Daria Nicolodi, Norman Groulx, Sonja Ball, Thor Bishopric

Votes: 137