Manga readers see Daiki Kobayashi’s Ragna Crimson as a true gem that doesn’t get the love and followership it deserves. But with the anime adaptation being released, there’s a chance to introduce this dark fantasy gem to anime lovers and enlarge its fanbase.
The quality of the story is enough to make anybody want more of Ragna and Crimson, the interesting duo leading the story as they try to end the rule of dragons. While finding an exact match is not so doable, some other anime shows can fill the void left by Ragna Crimson, whether it's through similar characters or magic systems. In this regard, here are some of the best anime like Ragna Crimson.
10 Chaos Dragon
Those who love the anime shows, Fate/stay night and Fate/Zero need no introduction to Chaos Dragon. The three are often compared because they share original creators, Kinoko Nasu and Gen Urobuchi.
Although Chaos Dragon rarely comes out on top in comparison, the anime has several strong points, especially in its successful telling of a story that began as a video game. The simple, easy-to-follow plot, allows other parts of the show to shine, like intense and realistically portrayed emotional reactions of the central character, Ibuki, who must try to save his country from the Red Dragon.
9 Radiant
Radiant starts off slow and requires some patience, but eventually, the story picks up and begins to reveal what makes it special. Seth, a Sorcerer raised by his master Alma, teams up with Doc and Mélie to take down the Nemeses.
The Nemeses, centered in this adventure fantasy anime, have the power to turn anything they touch into dust, and the source of this power is called the Radiant. Whenever the Nemeses attack, some people are fortunate enough to survive, but this comes at the cost of remaining permanently changed. They become Sorcerers and are looked down upon. Seth hopes to change this by finding the Radiant.
8 Garo: The Animation
In Garo: The Animation, the heroes become the hunted ones, because the king of the kingdom decides to paint them in a bad light. These heroes, the Makai Knights, are the only ones who can protect the people from evil creatures called Horrors.
Instead, the king launches attacks on them, labeling them as evil users of witchcraft. The story starts off by going in several directions, but eventually gets more focused, following Leon, German, Emma, and Alfonso, as they navigate the testy world of Horrors, in more ways than one.
7 Goblin Slayer
The goal at the heart of this story is very simple: to kill the goblins. Because these goblins had been underestimated for so long since they were the least powerful monsters, they could commit violent acts without answering for their actions.
However, a young priest decides to do something about the goblins and joins a team to take them down. Things go sideways quickly, and the only reason she survives is because the Goblin Slayer shows up out of the blue to save her life. She then joins him on his quest to end the goblins.
6 Fairy Tail (2014)
This anime had a lot of expectations surrounding it because of the 2009 prequel. Although to several fans, the anime did not live up to those expectations, Fairy Tail still has several things going for it.
The soundtrack is not one to miss, with standout tracks that have stuck with fans even after the anime’s run. The style of the animation also holds a lot of quality. This anime is especially perfect for anime fans who are relatively new to the medium, and the shonen genre in particular.
5 Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
As the title implies, this anime follows the protagonist, Dai, as he discovers the true meaning of heroism. The history of his land includes a battle between a nameless hero and a demon, the victory of that hero, and the subsequent peace that reigned.
When the demon from that history resurfaces, Dai finally gets the chance to be the hero he has always wanted to be. His adventure leads him to discover more about himself, his relationships with his loved ones, and the nameless hero from his history.
4 Blast of Tempest
A surprising feature in this anime is the work of the literary backbone, Shakespeare, as the stories, Hamlet and The Tempest, contribute heavily to this anime. Another unique feature of this fantasy anime is the perfect blend of magic and logic.
Yoshino Takigawa’s girlfriend, Aika, is killed, and his best friend, Mahiro Fuwa, who happens to be Aika’s brother, is bent on avenging her death. This leads him to Hakaze Kusaribe, a witch who is supposed to help him reach his goal. But things don’t remain so simple, and before long, the group has to try to save the world.
3 The Rising of the Shield Hero
The Rising of the Shield Hero is a standout entry into the Isekai genre, with how accurately it renders the story for the light novel source, and the spectacular visuals and soundtrack. The story follows Naofumi Iwatani as he deals with being falsely accused.
After being summoned to become one of the four Cardinal Heroes, he meets Malty Melromarc, the only one who doesn’t seem to mind the seemingly powerless tool he’s been assigned: the shield. However, what starts off as a good thing ends in betrayal, and Naofumi must find a way to survive.
2 Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic is sure to take viewers on an adventure from the very beginning. The characters are a strong point of this story. Morgiana, Aladdin, and Alibaba are interesting and likable right from the start because their motivations and reactions are very believable.
The power system of the anime is also well-controlled, because, although the main cast is powerful, they have weaknesses that serve the story and don’t feel added on just to fake a lack of perfection. Though the fight scenes don’t disappoint, the most unforgettable part of this show is the cast of characters.
1 Black Clover
Although the two friends, Asta and Yuno, are very different, they start off wanting the same thing. With time, their differences become more apparent, with Yuno’s ability to use magic and Asta’s inability, despite how hard he tries.
Asta trains like no other, and when Yuno is attacked by Lebuty, he gets a chance to show off his power, and he nearly fails. In a surprising turn of events, Asta reveals an inner power and eventually takes down Lebuty. After this event, the two friends continue toward their shared dream.