50 Best Anime With Magic That Will Enchant Your Soul

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10/10/2021

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Anime and Manga have been the source of great amazement and entertainment for people of all ages and spheres of life. Magical creatures, wonderfully developed stories, and intense imagination in these anime compel you to think beyond your imagination. The list features some great anime with magic that will surely enchant your soul.

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50. Berserk

Berserk features a mercenary, Guts with a sealed fate. It foretold that a demon will kill him. He is on the run but demons eventually catch up to him. Defying all odds and his horrible fate, he sets himself on a difficult path of vengeance. His former friend had betrayed him and Guts resolves to befall hell on him with his blade ‘Dragonslayer’. Therefore, Berserk, a Japanese anime, released in the year 2016 is considered a milestone in the anime and manga genre. The Manga of the same name exists that is written by Kentaro Miura. 

It will be apt to say that Miura has written a story that would take him years to tell as it is a story that transcends generations. It is a sequel to the Golden Age Arc film trilogy, it has a cult fan following around the globe among people of all ages and groups. All in all, Berserk is a well-liked anime with magic that centres around the themes of isolation, friendship, and most importantly, it raises the fundamental question of human beings’ moral. Altogether, Berserk creates a world that is truly dark, disturbing, and depressing which makes the audience uncomfortable. But, that is what the makers want, to make the viewers question the true nature of humanity.

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49. Vampire Knight

The Vampire Knight anime series is an adaptation of the Shojo manga series of the same name. It was produced by Studio Dean and was directed by Kiyoko Sayama. Aimed mainly at teenagers, especially girls, this anime series falls into the same genre as the Twilight series which explores the theme of vampire romance. Moreover, some criticized it for being too cheesy and some appreciated it for being true to its genre of vampire romance and teen fantasy.

Nevertheless, today it is a well-known anime with magic with a considerable fan following. Its story revolves around a girl named Yuki Cross who with her friend Zero tries to maintain peace between humans and vampires but personal issues soon threaten the situation. Moreover, its popularity among teenagers gave way to its very own live-action musicals, drama CDs, dating simulators, and art books.

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48. Kaze no stigma

Kaze no Stigma is an anime with magic covering the genres of action, romance, and supernatural. The main reason for its popularity among the viewers is that it doesn’t divulge into dark themes rather, it’s a fun anime for people of all ages. Apart from intense battles it also has comedy, magic, and some slick and kick-ass moments, it is a fan favourite among viewers who are not looking for dark and depressing themes, instead just want to have a good time.

Kaze no Stigma follows the story of the fall and rise of its main protagonist Kazuma Yagami. He is banished from his family for his inability to control fire and after getting defeated at the hands of his cousin, Ayano Kannagi. Therefore, he returns after four years after gaining his power upon the fire, and the story follows with the murder of many members of the Kanagi family and how Ayano unearths the truth.

47. Is this a Zombie?

It is a Japanese anime with magic that is an adaptation of a light novel series of the same name by Shinichi Kimura. What makes it different from other zombie movies is that it has got lots of comic relief in it. And, the story is about Ayumu, who is killed by a serial killer, and then he comes alive as a zombie with the help of a magical necromancer girl named Haruna. When he starts thinking that his life has again become normal, destiny takes a course of its own.

After being surrounded by a shabby group of typical girls, a sprightly Masou- Shoujo, and a vampire ninja who despise him, what follows next forms the crux of the story. Moreover, it’s one of the most well-known anime in the genre of Zombie animes and has a cult fan following since it was released.

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46. Fruits Basket

Fruits Basket is a Japanese anime series adapted from a Shojo manga of the same name by Natsuki Takaya. In 2001 it won the 2001 Animeage’s Anime Grand Award. Fruits Basket follows the story of its protagonist Tohru Honda, an orphan but optimistic high school girl and a cursed family.

Because it’s a beautiful narrative that is sometimes silly, sometimes serious, it is a story that anyone can watch and enjoy irrespective of his age. But its target audience is mostly young girls in their teens who drool over such stories where romance forms an integral part. Moreover, it has a reboot that became as famous as the original because of its interesting concept, stories, and characters. It has given birth to many memes quite popular among the fans of the series.

45. Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan

Nurarihyon No Mago is an anime with magic that comes from a manga series of the same name and it explores genres of action, demons, and supernatural. Also, its main character is Rikou Noura, a part-youkai and part-human boy. He grew up as the young master of the Nura Clan. Moreover, the anime version has two seasons and it mainly explores the theme of the supernatural.

Rikuo Nura, who is a part human and a part Demon, lives in a house of spirits with his grandfather, the clan head of the Nura youkai. Despite the fact he is uncomfortable with his demonic part, Rikou is the next in line to be his clan’s head. But, he soon comes to terms with his demon blood and decides to take his place as young master of the Nura house. The story then follows how he triumphs over all the obstacles and gets back the pride of his family.

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44. Blood Blockade Battlefront

Based on the manga series of the same name, Blood Blockade Battlefront is an anime with magic which is well known for its depiction of violence and bloodshed. But along with these two, it has got a good plot also which makes it quite famous among anime lovers. The artwork and animation in this show have been appreciated a lot by both critics and the audience. This show has the artistic flair and character writing to shine and each element of the show exhibits its theme of action-comedy. Therefore it has got enough action and comedy for those who are fond of contemporary action genre. Also the story deals with relevant modern topics and that is what makes it a delight to watch.

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43. Soul Eater

It follows the story of the students of Shibusen as they go onboard on missions to collect souls. They are on a mission to save the city from the array of threats. In other words, they work together and become better in synchronization of their senses, body, and soul. Filled with demons, a school of wizards, and magic, Soul Eater seems like a distant anime cousin of the Harry Potter series.

It is a unique series in the sense that it manages to be light-hearted, upbeat, entertaining, and a fun watch. Also, it falls under the category of popcorn entertainment. In conclusion, it is a perfect amalgamation of cool, funny, and emotional moments. This show is especially targeted at the teenage audience. Therefore, the mature audience may find its dialogues childish but that is something that depends on the taste of the viewers.

42. Bleach

Bleach is a Japanese anime series based on Tite Kubo’s Manga of the same name. Its story is basically about the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki who achieve some supernatural powers. However, the anime adaptation is a bit different from the original manga series in the sense that it has got some characters and stories which are not there in the original. In addition to the regular series, the anime also comprises four movies and two OVAs.

The anime was quite popular among fans and to fans’ surprise the series was stopped midway much to the disappointment of its followers. When Ichigo Kurosaki’s family is attacked by a supernatural entity, Hollow, his world turns upside down. Finally, he attains the powers of a soul reaper, Rukia and pledges to avenge his family and fight the Hollows. Along with his friends Orihime Inoue, Yasutora Sado, and Uryuu Ishida, he sets on a difficult and challenging path.

41. Flying Witch

Makoto Kowata is a fifteen year old witch who has left her parents home in pursuit of knowledge and witchcraft. She is living with her relatives in Aomori, a beautifully enriched land. She even has a black cat familiar, Chito who is always by her side. Both of them together encounter many magical adventures and peculiarities. Her life may seem normal and peaceful like any other teenage high school girl on the outside but in reality, even she faces many challenges. Just like any other witch she can fly and soar high in the sky. Together with her cousins Kei and Chinatsu she faces everyday problems and enjoys her life to the fullest. This anime with magic is like a warm blanket on a cold day. Without any extra drama or intense battles and conflicts, this show can come under the umbrella of a slice of life and comedy show.

40. Fate/Stay Night

Fate/Stay Night is a well-known Japanese anime series that is based on Fate/Stay Night visual novel which was produced by Type-Moon. The plot of the series revolves around a high school student whose name is Shirou Emiya. He is also an amateur magus who lives in the city of Fuyuki, Japan. After it was released, it instantly became a big commercial success in Japan. The crux of this anime revolves around a battle royale for the Holy Grail, an omnipresent magical goblet that fulfils the wishes of its owner. Moreover, it got praises from critics and audiences alike and its unusual and fantasy theme has caught the imagination of anime lovers all over the world. Therefore it has a huge fan following.  

39. Plunderer

Plunderer is set in a fantasy world of Alcia where people’s lives are ruled by ‘Count’. A count is a number that is engraved on a person’s body and determines their life and status. If that reaches zero, you are dragged into the Abyss, which is touted to be horrible than death. The show features a traveller Hina who is in search of the legendary Aces. They are heroes of a war that happened roughly three hundred years ago. These heroes have a white star next to their count. She meets a lot of people on her journey.

One of them being Licht Bach. Surprisingly he has a negative count. She also meets Nana who owns a tavern. This show has a lot of action going on when Hina gets into a battle with a military soldier. Apart from fantasy and action this anime with magic has a lot of things to offer to anime fans

38. Gintama

It is an adaptation of the manga series of the same name created by Hideaki Sorachi. The manga series became so famous that it was adopted in an anime series by a production house named Sunrise in the year 2006. The anime series had more than 300 episodes which can be considered a huge success as it spawned many years enticing its viewers. Some of the reasons for it having a long run is that the characters are funny and the situations they get in are completely ridiculous. Moreover, all the references to this anime with magic are so incredible that it makes it an enjoyable experience for the audience. Gintama explores genres and themes like action, comedy, satire, tragedy, and emotions making it worth a dekko. 

37. Darker Than Black

Darker than Black is a Japanese anime series directed and created by Tensai Okamura. It belongs to the genre of action, drama, and sci-fi thriller. All of it makes it quite popular among the youth. Set in10 years in the future, it is about the circumstances which follow after the opening of heaven’s gate in Japan. Talk about anime with magic and this anime surpasses every other show in storyline, concept and animation.

The concept is very different and interesting which is the reason why it became so well known. Also, it got the award for the Best Original Anime of The Year by GoGoplex, a well-known magazine for teens. In the year 2007 Japan Media Arts Festival, it was one of the jury’s recommendations from the category “Animation Division/Long Animation”. In conclusion, in the World of animes, this particular series holds a special place because of its unique concept and different style of storytelling. 

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36. Blast of Tempest

Blast of Tempest is not just your ordinary anime with magic. It has elements of surprise and unexpected twists in the plot. It features two friends Yoshino Takigawa and Mahiro. When Mahiro’s younger sister Aika is killed in mysterious circumstances. In order to find justice for her sister, Mahiro resolves to find the killer and punish him. It was not until a month that he suddenly appears out of nowhere to save Yoshino from a girl with a gun. He then explains everything to him that how he is taking the help of a witch named Hakaze Kusaribe to save the world and find the truth about his sister’s murder. The amazing storyline and fabulous action scenes will make you go gaga over the anime.

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35. Beyond the Boundary

Beyond the boundary is an anime that divulges in various genres like dark fantasy, supernatural, and romance. Its story is based in a world where creatures from the spirit world called Youmu roam in the world disguising themselves as humans. And trained specialists are known as Spirit World Warriors who protect humans from the attacks of Youmu. Its main protagonist is Akihito Kanbara who is half Yōmu. Therefore, his wounds heal faster as he is an immortal. The story follows his adventures and endeavours in this anime with magic of the mysterious world. The interesting storyline and deep character development make it a gripping anime to watch.

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34. K

K is just not another anime with magic. It compels you to think and ponder on the very characters in the series. Totally unaware Yashiro Isana, a high school student is framed for the murder of a Red Clansman. He is on the run and many have put a reward on his head. With a thick plot, intense emotional scenes that hit you right in the heart, and amazing action scenes, this anime is jam-packed with creativity. Moreover, it is sure to leave you thinking after every episode. And you will come for more. Yashiro also meets a skilled swordsman Kurou Yatogami. The story is not that simple, as K comes closer to finding the truth of the murder, he unknowingly unearths some deep-rooted secrets of the seamy society. Overall it an anime worth binge-watching if you love war, emotions, runaway, conspiracy and some sword action.

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33. Fate/Zero

The most sought after the power of the omnipotent Holy Grail is for grasp for the winner of the Fourth Holy Grail war. The last three wars were also fought for it but to no avail. When the wealthy Einzbern family recruits a ruthless mercenary Kiritsugu Emiya their chances of winning becomes thick. But it won’t be easy for the ‘Magus killer; Kiritsugu. As he faces six other opponents, he tries very hard to win. It is up for debate whether he wins or not. Watch this amazing anime with magic to fuel your anime hunger. Its great storyline, incredible actions scenes, amazing animation and profound storyline all come together to make you a part of this world.

32. Witch Craft Works

What would you do when you find out that you have immense power hidden inside you and there are groups of witches fighting for it? You might be shocked! When Honoka Takamiya, a normal lazy high school student found out the very same thing, his life took a sharp turn and nothing was ever the same. He sat next to the school princess Ayaka Kagari but never dared to talk to her as she was way out of her league.

But one fateful day when he was attacked by a mysterious witch, Ayaka Kagari comes to his rescue and uncovers the truth behind her identity and her mission. She reveals that she is a witch tasked to protect him. This anime is about the war between the workshop witches and the tower witches. This anime with magic has a decent storyline, amazing premise, good soundtrack, fantastic animation, funny characters and a strong start.

31. Attack on Titan

Eren Yeager is a young, brave, strong willed, and determined boy who is hell bent on killing every last titan, enormous humanoids with a taste for human flesh. His peaceful home was destroyed during the attack by the titans on wall Maria and there he lost his mother. But, he joins the scout regiment and with his friends and face many challenges both outside and inside the walls. This classic anime with magic has almost everything that one can hope for. The connection with the characters that are developed throughout the series is something beyond words.

The soundtrack is so strong that it will make you feel patriotism for an imaginary country. Every character is unique and has an intense back story. It is not just your next door anime, it is a masterpiece with some top class action scenes, moving dialogues and jaw-dropping twists. The gripping storyline keeps you on the edge of your seat from the very first second of the series. It deals with real emotions and shows how genuine the fear of people is in the face of death in the form of titans. The best part is that it never shies away from depicting the true nature of humans when they are given power and to what lengths they can go.

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30. Strike the Blood

Strike the Blood is an anime with magic adapted from the light novel series of the same name written by Gakuto Mikumo and illustrated by Manyako. It is of the vampire genre which is quite popular worldwide, especially in Japan. Because of the reason that it deals with elements like vampire, love and drama, it is quite well-known among female audiences especially teenage girls. The story revolves around a normal high school boy named Kojou Akatsuki who after a fateful encounter with supernatural powers gains the ability of vampires. The rest of the story follows his journey and adventures. But little did he know that he will become one of the most powerful vampires- the fourth primogenitor. This calls for unwanted attentions and assassination attempts. But he finds an accomplice soon and starts saving the city from numerous threats.

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29. Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructors

You simply cannot defy your own fate! Fate is something that ties the three protagonists of the anime with magic. Sistine Fibel and her friend Rumia Tingel attend the Alzano Imperial Magic Academy. This is not just any other magic academy but the most popular and esteemed magic schools in the Alzano Empire. Both the girls attend the school in hopes of mastering the skill of magic. But when does everything goes according to plan in animes. Dark forces start crawling the streets of the city soon. And the girls with the help of their new teacher Glenn Radars try to fight off the evil. Being an indifferent and lethargic character Glenn is, he sure has some secrets of his own.

28. One Piece

Every pirate is in the search of the greatest treasure in the world- One Piece. It touts to be an unlimited source of riches and treasures for anyone who finds it. When Monkey D. Luffy, a seventeen year old boy, comes to know about the grand treasure, he could not resist and sets on a life changing adventure in search of one piece. Unlike other pirates, he is friendly and likes to meet new people. Therefore, due to his amicable nature, he befriends many people and forms his own crew to travel across the Grand Line, which was once sailed by the great Gol D. Roger the most renowned ‘Pirate King’.

Ultimately he and his crew earn a lot of popularity along the journey by defeating many opponents and strong enemies. Their reputation grew larger day by day. Anyone who watches one episode is naturally hooked to the whole series. With crazy adventures, strong friendship, willingness to help each other and other themes, this is a must-watch anime.

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27. Log Horizon

Thirty thousand players unexpectedly find themselves stuck in another realm while playing the online video game Elder Tales one day. Shiroe, an eight year old experienced gamer, is also stuck there. While the trapped players are still alive, they are still battling monsters. The players are confused by what has occurred to them and flee to Akiba, Tokyo’s largest city, where they become engulfed in chaos. Shiroe must begin to manage in this new world by guiding others and coordinating with NPC “natives” to bring peace to Akihabara’s virtual city. The Shiroe, who refuses social interaction, sets out with his friends to change the world from the remains of Akiba in this anime with magic.

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26. Akame Ga Kill

What does it mean to be an assassin with a cause? Tatsumi is soon about to find out. Akame Ga Kill revolves around the story of Tatsumi from a small village with big dreams. He joins the ‘Night Raid’ which is a group of assassins opposing the current rule of tyranny. They just have one goal in mind and that is to kill Prime Minister Honest who is misusing his powers to control the country through an immature child ruler. Their plan is simple but it has many complications. For an assassin, it should be easy to kill, but this anime with magic really dives deep into the morality of its characters. The deep storyline, amazing actions scenes and intense emotions make this anime a must-watch.

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25. High School DxD

High Scholl DxD is a world of angels and devils. It is perfect for fans who love some anime with magic. The main protagonist being Issei Hyoudou, the story revolves around his life after his resurrection. Yes, our main character dies in the beginning. He likes women and is often seen snooping around to just look at women. When one day, he is asked on a date, he just jumps to the opportunity and gets himself killed. But, thanks to Rias Gremory, she manages to revive him. Now, Issei is Rias’s servant and must learn to fight. The anime has many action scenes too. High School DxD is full of life and hilarious pursuits.

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24. Yona of the Dawn

Yona of the Dawn is set in the kingdom of Kouka. The main protagonist is Princess Yona who is completely unaware of the harsh realities of her kingdom. She is protected by the walls of her palace and the luxuries of royal life. But, soon everything changes when her dear cousin Su won betrays her family and murders all of them. Yona escapes with the help of Son Hak who is her friend and bodyguard. As she comes out of her fancy lifestyle and sees the destitute conditions of her people, she resolves to bring the long lost glory of her kingdom back. On her journey, she meets many people and falls in love with Son Hak. Their love story is a part of this profoundly enigmatic anime. Apart from this, there are many angles to this great story where the princess gradually understands reality and accepts it.

23. The Seven Deadly Sins

The Seven Deadly Sins were once part of the great Knights of Britannia. But their betrayal and plot to overthrow the king of Liones tainted them as traitors. They betrayed their homeland and their brothers in the Holy Knights. Their plan was thwarted and got defeated. But the rumours of their existence still persisted even after several years of their exile. However, after ten years, the Holy Knights staged a coup d’etat to overthrow the king. This began the reign of tyranny and oppression in the kingdom.

But the third princess Elizabeth sets out on a mission to find the seven deadly sins to regain the throne. This fantastic anime with magic has one of the best storylines ever with some really great characters. Every single character is special in its own way and does complete justice with the theme of this anime. All of this makes for a great anime with positivity, an awesome storyline, epic fight scenes and interesting adventures with a pick o funny elements.

22. Little Witch Academia

Little Witch Academia is about a little girl Atsuko ‘Akko’ Kagari with a dream to become a witch. She was initially very lazy and inconsiderate but her encounter with Shiny Chariot changes her completely. She aspires to take admission in Luna Nova Magical Academy which is exclusively for witches. But coming from a non magical background, it was difficult for her to get into this school. However, she finally gets into the school and begins her magical adventures. She begins her journey and makes a lot of friends along the way.

With her friends, Lotte Yansson and Sucy Manbavaran, she faces many challenges and overcomes them with sheer belief in herself. Diana Cavendish, a gifted witch is her nemesis at the school. The anime strongly delves into the themes of friendship, confidence, hope, and trust with a lively and inspiring story. The character developments are amazing, giving the viewers an opportunity to connect with them profoundly. Owing to its touching and wonderfully written story, it can easily move you to tears and make you laugh at the same time.

21. Charlotte

Every teenager wants to be special but Yuu Otosaka seems to be living the dream. He has a special superpower with which he can control anyone’s mind for five seconds and make them do anything. Afterwards, he meets Nao Tomori who is the head of the student council of Hoshinoumi Academy. Then together, they find people who misuse their powers to hurt others. But, it is not just that, like any other anime, this one is also riddled with many puzzles and twists. Yuu comes closer to the truth of his own abilities and finds out that it is not just what he thought it was, it is much more.

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20. Naruto

When a nine tailed fox attacks a small village, Konohagakure, then Minato Namikaze, the fourth Hokage traps him inside his newborn son. In doing so, he loses his life but saves the village. And Naruto grows up to become a mischievous and not so talented disciple of the Ninja School. Upon learning the truth of the Kyuubi, the nine tailed fox sealed inside him, he somehow manages himself and continues his journey to follow his dream. He wants to become the Hokage of his village just like his father. Naruto is an anime that connects with its audience on a profoundly emotional level. This anime with magic has the characters that evolved with time and their viewers.

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19. The Devil is a Part-TImer!

Imagine being served your food by the devil himself! Yes, in this anime the devil is a pat-timer. He works at a local fast-food chain known as MgRonald’s. But it is not by choice! He was forced to make ends meet when he was trapped in the human world, that is on Earth by Emilia. The Demon Lord Satan was on his way to conquer Ente Isla with his army of demons but his quest was foiled by Emilia and he was thrown into a portal through which he landed on Earth. And now, here on Earth, he becomes curious and determines to rule Earth as well. Therefore, he is a part-timer and does almost any job he gets paid for.

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18. Problem Children are Coming from Another World, aren’t They?

This anime with magic features three teenagers- Izayoi Sakamaki, Asuka Kudou and You Kasukabe with psychic abilities. Living ordinary lives, their whole world changes when they receive a strange letter which is an invitation to a place called Little Garden. Excited and nervous, they go there and are greeted by Kurousagi. Kurousagi tells them about a game that requires special abilities as they have. He asks them to participate in it. They all agree and this marks the beginning of their adventure in a new world. They meet many people along the way and fight many battles to reclaim Kurousagi’s community ‘No Names’ from a demon lord.

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17. Noragami

Noragami features Yato, who is a ‘Delivery God’. His times are not bright and he doesn’t even have many followers. He does every small task that comes his way for some money. But one day his partner leaves him and he is left all alone. His luck changes when he meets a middle school girl Hiyori Iki. She saves him from a car accident but gets hit instead. Luckily she survives but her soul becomes loose. She askes Yato to help her but as desperate as Yato is, he needs a new partner. Finally, Hiyori agrees to help him find a new partner and Yato promised to help her in return. It has several darker undertones, Yato’s comic relief here and there and some characters as well. The story focuses on the loneliness of Yato and sometimes how painful it can be.

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16. Black Clover

Black Clover is an anime with magic that revolves around a boy named Asta who cannot use magic. Both He and Yuno are best friends since childhood and have the same dream of becoming the strongest Wizard King. Asta tries very hard to awaken his magic with training but to no avail. When they both reach the age of 15, Yuno receives a four leaf clover Grimoire but Asta gets nothing. A man suddenly attacks Yuno to steal his Grimoire. Both of them tries to fight him off. At this moment, Asta unleashes his emotions and receives a five leaf Grimoire, a ‘Black Clover’. Then They set out on a journey to fulfil their goal. This spectacular tale of adventure, friendship, and determination is a light magical, action-packed, adventurous, comedy, and fantasy shounen.

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15. No Game No Life

The Blank, legendary gaming duo Shiro and Sora are transported to a gaming realm Disboard where all disputes are solved through games. In this alternate reality where the game is everything, they fight to reunite all the sixteen clans of this world and defeat Tet. Tet is the God of the gaming world. These two siblings fight for the survival of humanity against werebeasts and many other dangerous beings in the game. A perfect anime with magic and action scenes for adventure game shows lovers. Both the main characters are difficult to defeat and are very powerful. With a gripping storyline and some comedy, it is definitely a must-watch anime.

14. Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic

Magi are the magicians who made Dungeons that are home to immense power. These magical dungeons are protected by powerful Djinns. This anime with magic is based on the magical adventures of Aladdin. He is a young magician with a pure heart. When he and his friend Alibaba Saluja destroys a merchant’s cart they are forced to pay a heavy amount. But, at the time they did not have that much money. Then they decide to explore the nearest dungeon and conquer it. Hence their journey starts with this one and soon they get on a path of more adventures. 

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13. Fairy Tail

With friendship its main theme, Fairy Tail makes a profound emotional connection with its viewers. The bond of friendship of all the characters who come from different pasts but share the same feeling of warmth in their hearts is one of the most beautiful things in this anime with magic. The engaging storyline, amazing soundtracks and stunning action scenes make this anime all the more incredible. Be ready to laugh at hilarious jokes, cry at emotional scenes and be thrilled at the twists. Lucy Heartfilia is the main anime character in the series. She is a young celestial wizard with a dream to become a powerful wizard. She befriends Natsu Dragneel and Happy to join them on their mission to find Natsu’s foster father. Along with that, they go on various adventures to fight evil and help those in need.

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12. Is it Wrong to Try to Pick up Girls in a Dungeon?

Bell Cranel lives in the magical city of Orario. This city is filled with lots of dungeons with monsters and terrifying creatures. His life starts getting exciting when he meets Goddess Hestia and then embarks on a journey to become the most famous adventurer in the world. The theme of friendship, courage and victory is perfectly showcased through a beautiful story. Both of them starts the new venture together with their own goals and a little bit of romance on the side. But it is not that easy, danger is everywhere in the world filled with gods, monsters and humans.

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11. The Irregular at Magic High School

The Irregular at Magic High School is an anime with magic that will keep you glued to your chair. It the perfect amalgamation of sci-fi and fantasy. Tatsuya and Miyuki Shiba are brother and sister born in the 21st century when magic has become a real deal. They take an entrance test to get enrolled in the First High School for aspiring magicians. Based on the score, Miyuki gets the ‘Bloom’ group, the first course which is for students who score high marks. Whereas Tatsuya gets the ‘weed’ group, the second course that is for not so talented students with low scores. Although Tatsuya is in the ‘weed’ group, he possesses a great talent that makes him stand apart from the rest of the group. Therefore he is the irregular at the Magic High School.

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10. Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World

This anime is quite popular among anime lovers around the globe because of the unique and complex theme that makes it a perfect anime with magic. It is about a boy named Subaru Natsuki who is a gamer who mysteriously ends up landing in a fantasy land. All in all, the anime follows his journey and his encounter with different characters. Moreover, this fantastic show is an interesting and compelling watch. Also, the anime is an adaptation of a light novel series written by Tappei Nagatsuki and illustrations by Shinichirou Otsuka. What makes the anime so popular is its relatable characters and fantasy elements. Also, it has some great character development and story building which makes it quite a watchable series.

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9. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Human Transmutation is one of the three alchemy practices banned by the military. But when two brothers Edward Elric and Alphonse Elric lose their mother, they try to bring her back with the help of their alchemy. In doing so, Alphonse loses his entire body and Elric loses one leg and one arm. Both the brothers embark on a journey to bring their bodies back. Edward becomes a state alchemist and joins the crusade to find the philosopher’s stone that is supposed to be powerful enough to help them.

This story is about brotherhood, friendship, patriotism, love, and the dark side of human morality. It plays with the viewer’s mind but at the same time, it has some funny elements to bring back the light-heartedness of the life of brothers. Find the perfect balance of all things that will drive you with enthusiasm. It does its job to connect the viewers with the characters in them with their development. Some epic death scenes and breast taking action scenes are all the more reason to watch it over and over again.

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8. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

The monotonous life of Satoru Mikami takes a sharp turn when he dies at the hands of a robber. His ordinary life in modern day Japan as a corporate worker is ended abruptly. But this is not the end, he is reincarnated as a slime monster in an unknown world with some powers and starts a new life. His power to devour almost anything and become like it is quite unique. He befriends another monster ‘Storm Dragon’ Veldora who has been sealed for over 300 years. He then promises to help him in breaking the seal and set him free. Thus, his new life as a slime monster begins with adventure and aspirations.

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7. Maria the Virgin Witch

When Maria, a powerful teenage witch in a swimsuit crossed with a blacksmith apron starts meddling in the conflicts during the war against England, she is confronted by Michael, the archangel. The story of this anime with magic is set in medieval France. Maria uses her magic to help people, and that usually attracts a lot of unwanted attention. Michael warns her not to interrupt the order of things in the war. But, she does not listen. He then punishes her by issuing a decree that her magic will be taken away from her if she loses her virginity. She disregards his warnings and continues her work. It is an Ecchi, lewd comedy series that explores issues like war, politics, religion, heresy, morality, theology and values of societies.

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6. Hunter x Hunter

Hunter x Hunter features Gon Freecss who has only one aim in his life and that is to become the best hunter in the world. This anime with magic is an amazing piece of work. It teaches us the real essence of life and the importance of friendship, love, hope, willpower, goal, achievements and determination in life. The viewers connect with Gon and other characters very well. Gon sets off on a journey to find his father and takes an examination to become a hunter.

Throughout his journey, he befriends Kurapika, Leorio and Killua. Also, he makes many other friends. On this amazing adventure of becoming a hunter, they learn the true meaning of the job and face many monsters, creatures and other hardships. But Gon is not the one to give up, he is always filled with positivity with the firmness of mind and fortitude in the face of adversity.

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5. Overlord

Overlord is a virtual reality game based anime with magic. The main character Ainz Ooal Gown also known as Momonga is trapped inside a very popular MMORPG- Yggdrasil with incredible powers at his disposal. Upon shutting down, all the other players get offline but him. But, it’s not just that all the programming starts acting on its own will. As his character is a powerful wizard and the master of the dark guild, he has many followers. Moreover, he commands his loyal followers to investigate the situation by exploring the world and take everything under control. He then sets out to become the emperor of this new world. With a lot of action scenes, twists and a superb soundtrack, this anime is executed amazingly. As far as Momonga’s morality goes, he is not the good guy here, there is always tension on this subject.

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4. Juuni Kokuki

Juuni Kokuki features a young girl Youko Nakajima. She was leading her usual life like any other normal teenager that goes to school and does her homework. The series starts dramatically when her life is turned upside down when Keiki enters her life. He is a charming young blonde man who bows down to her and swears his allegiance. He claims that Youko is his master and the right heir to the throne of the kingdom. She is taken aback at this moment. But some monsters were following Keiki and he had to leave soon. Therefore, Youko, Keiki and two other classmates Ikuya Asano and Yuka Sugimoto manage to escape and gets sucked into Keiki’s realm. They all learn to adapt to the new world that has a lot of hidden dangers. Thus their journey to the magical world begins.

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3. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation

Rudeus Greyrat is reincarnated as a baby with all the memories of his past life. In his past life, he was a loser, a boring man with nothing much to do in life. In order to make things interesting, he tries to be a hero but ends up dying. Instead of just dying, he wakes up as a baby in another world. As he already has the knowledge of his past, he quickly learns everything and becomes a prodigy. He adapts to this new life and acquires exceptional magical skills that astonish everyone. A mage named Roxy Migurdia helps him with magic, and his father teaches him to fight with a sword. He also befriends Sylphiette. It is an amazing anime with magic displaying top-notch animations, a stunning soundtrack and a sprawling storyline of fantasy.

Anime with Magic

2. The Rising of The Shield Hero

This anime with magic excels at the fantasy setting with an epic storyline. The story is set in the kingdom of Melromarc and begins by summoning four ordinary men from modern day Japan to save the kingdom. All four of them quickly adapt to the new world and gets a sword, spear, bow and shield respectively. Naofumi Iwatani is the one who receives the shield and is not very happy about it. But he gets to train with a beautiful companion Malty Melromarc. Everything was going well until she betrays him and accuses him of taking advantage of her. Receiving a lot of hatred from the people of Melromarc, he determines to clear his name and strengthen himself. This anime has all kinds of elements that make a show great. Apart from being fun, cheesy and light hearted, it is also dark, brooding and intense at the same time.

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1. Mahoutsukai no Yome

Mahoutsukai no Yome features a teenager girl Chise Hatori. Being subject to bullying and humiliation she is forced to go with Elian Ainsworth. He is a masked man who purchases her at an auction. She is bought by the man for five million pounds. At this point, Chise is desperate for some decent shelter and food. When she meets the mysterious masked man, he takes her to a magical world in rural England.

This marks the beginning of her adventures in a world surrounded by magical creatures in a wonderful realm. Elias isn’t just any other normal man. His mysterious disposition is quite evident in the series. On the other hand, Chise is a very lovely and strong young woman. In this story, their relationship grows interestingly. The art and music are also very nice and the plot is unique. Even after being sick by using magic, she continued to help the people around her. It is the story of her love and how she overcame depression with the help of her loved ones.

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All these anime with magic is a treasure trove of entertainment. It doesn’t matter if you are a pro anime viewers or a beginner, these amazing shows are sure to touch your heart. For fantasy/magic genre lovers, these shows will give them more then they could ever expect.

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