Very intelligent mythical beings - a cross between a very large lizard and a dinosaur - that breath fire, and have a knack for kidnapping damsels, thus distressing them. In Fantasy anime this perceptive species often lives secluded from human civilisation, protectors of long lost knowledge. Dragons seem to be on the verge of extinction.
Top 16 Dragon Anime to watch
- 1. Tsuyokute New Saga
- 2. Dungeon Meshi
- 3. Kobayashi-san Chi no Maidragon Samishii Gariya no Ryuu
- 4. Kinsou no Vermeil: Gakeppuchi Majutsushi wa Saikyou no Yakusai to Mahou Sekai wo Tsukisusumu
- 5. Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon
- 6. Akatsuki no Yona
- 7. Ishura
- 8. Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki Part 2
- 9. High School DxD New
- 10. Ragna Crimson
- 11. Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon S
- 12. High School DxD BorN
- 13. Zero no Tsukaima: Futatsuki no Kishi
- 14. Sayonara Ryuusei Konnichiwa Jinsei
- 15. Lodoss-tou Senki: Eiyuu Kishi Den
- 16. Chaos Dragon: Sekiryuu Seneki
1. Tsuyokute New Saga

After a brutal war, magic swordsman Kyle defeats the Demon King but is left dying. A crimson crystal sends him four years into the past to his once-destroyed hometown where he finds his lost loved ones alive. Armed with future knowledge, Kyle vows to prevent the coming tragedy and rewrite fate.
Note: Initially scheduled for July 2023, the anime saw several delays and a complete change in Director and Studio
New Saga is currently airing and it will have 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 強くてニューサーガ, Tsuyokute New Saga
2. Dungeon Meshi

Dungeons, dragons...and delicious monster stew!? Adventurers foray into a cursed buried kingdom to save their friend, cooking up a storm along the way.
Note: A world premiere screening of Episode 1 was shown in the Studio TRIGGER panel at Anime Expo on July 1, 2023.
Delicious in Dungeon is finished and has 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: ダンジョン飯, Dungeon Food, Dungeon Meal, Tragones y Mazmorras, Gloutons et Dragons, Подземелье вкусностей, 던전밥, สูตรลับตำรับดันเจียน, Mỹ vị hầm ngục, Підземелля смакоти, 迷宫饭, מבוכים ומטעמים
3. Kobayashi-san Chi no Maidragon Samishii Gariya no Ryuu

Miss Kobayashi, Tohru, Kanna, and Iruru's peaceful lives are shattered when Kanna’s father, Kamun Kamui, leader of the Chaos Forces, arrives and forces her to return to the Dragon World to fix a past mistake. With a war brewing between Chaos and Harmony, Kanna must find a way to unite the two worlds, but is torn between her loyalty to her friends and her father's demands. Miss Kobayashi, however, refuses to let her go and tries to mend Kanna and Kamui’s broken bond. As dragons clash, Iruru uncovers a hidden force manipulating the war. Can they stop the war before it consumes both worlds?
Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A lonely Dragon wants to be Loved is a Movie. It is also Known as: 小林さんちのメイドラゴン さみしがりやの竜, Kobayashi-san Chi no Maidragon Samishii Gariya no Ryuu
4. Kinsou no Vermeil: Gakeppuchi Majutsushi wa Saikyou no Yakusai to Mahou Sekai wo Tsukisusumu

A student at the magic school, Alto, who was on the verge of repeating the school year, accidentally found a book that activated a magic circle, and as a result, summoned the sealed devil Vermeil! Vermeil is a very unhealthy older sister with a power devastating enough to be called a disaster!
The apprentice magician walks side by side with the strongest being in existence!!
Vermeil in Gold - A Magician Pushes Through the Magical World With the Strongest Disaster is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 金装のヴェルメイユ~崖っぷち魔術師は最強の厄災と魔法世界を突き進む~, Kinsou no Vermeil: Gakeppuchi Majutsushi wa Saikyou no Yakusai to Mahou Sekai wo Tsukisusumu
5. Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon

Miss Kobayashi is your average office worker who lives a boring life, alone in her small apartment–until she saves the life of a female dragon in distress. The dragon, named Tohru, has the ability to magically transform into an adorable human girl , who will do anything to pay off her debt of gratitude, whether Miss Kobayashi likes it or not. With a very persistent and amorous dragon as a roommate, nothing comes easy, and Miss Kobayashi’s normal life is about to go off the deep end!
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid is finished and has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 小林さんちのメイドラゴン, The maid dragon of Kobayashi-san
6. Akatsuki no Yona

Upon her sixteenth birthday, the cheerful Princess Yona intended to tell her doting father of her love for Su-Won, but her life was turned upside down after witnessing him cruelly assassinating her father. Heartbroken by this painful betrayal, Princess Yona fled the palace with her loyal servant Hak. Now, she will go on a quest to gain new allies and protect her beloved people.
Yona of the Dawn is finished and has 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: 暁のヨナ, Yona: The girl standing in the blush of dawn
7. Ishura

In a world where the Demon King has died, a host of demigods capable of felling him have inherited the world: a master fencer who can figure out how to take out their opponent with a single glance; a lancer so swift they can break the sound barrier; a wyvern rogue who fights with three legendary weapons at once; an all-powerful wizard who can speak thoughts into being; and an angelic assassin who deals instant death. Eager to attain the title of “One True Hero,” these champions each pursue challenges against formidable foes and spark conflicts themselves. The battle to determine the mightiest of the mighty begins.
Ishura is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 異修羅, Ishura
8. Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki Part 2

The second part of Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki.
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Part 2 is finished and has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 現実主義勇者の王国再建記 第二部, Re:Construction the Elfrieden Kingdom Tales of Realistic Brave, A Realist Hero's Kingdom Restoration Chronicle, Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki 2nd Season
9. High School DxD New

The misadventures of Issei Hyoudou, high school pervert and aspiring Harem King, continue on in High School DxD New. As the members of the Occult Research Club carry out their regular activities, it becomes increasingly obvious that there is something wrong with their Knight, the usually composed and alert Yuuto Kiba. Soon, Issei learns of Kiba's dark, bloody past and its connection to the mysterious Holy Swords. Once the subject of a cruel experiment, Kiba now seeks revenge on all those who wronged him.
With the return of an old enemy, as well as the appearance of two new, Holy Sword-wielding beauties, it isn't long before Issei and his Devil comrades are plunged into a twisted plot once more.
High School DxD New is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: ハイスクールD×D NEW, High School DxD Dai 2-ki, High School DxD 2nd Season, High School DxD Second Season, Highschool DxD 2
10. Ragna Crimson

Dragons reign terror over the earth, sea and sky. If sworn dragon hunters like Ragna are to have any hope of dealing death to these seemingly invincible, fire-breathing beasts, they must find a way to level the odds. Ragna teams up with a mysterious man named Crimson who has likewise sworn to stand against the dragons menacing the world. But although Crimson’s motivations may be mysterious, his goal and Ragna’s perfectly align, and together they’ll fight to vanquish the dragons once and for all.
Note: The first episode aired with a runtime of ~1 hour.
Ragna Crimson is finished and has 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: ラグナクリムゾン, Ragna Crimson
11. Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon S

A strange turn of events leads the Dragon, Tohru, to work as Miss Kobayashi's maid. She occasionally causes trouble for her beloved Miss Kobayashi while blending into human society and splendidly carrying out her maid duties. Her fellow dragons, Kanna, Lucoa, Fafnir, and Elma all find their own places to fit in as well and enjoy interspecies interactions with the humans. Yet while they're all enjoying that laid-back and occasionally turbulent left, the threat of a new Dragon swoops down upon Miss Kobayashi.
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 小林さんちのメイドラゴン S, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Super Supreme Second Life, The maid dragon of Kobayashi-san 2
12. High School DxD BorN

The babes and boys of the Occult Research Club are Back! Lovable loser Issei and his clan of bewitching beauties return for a new season of supernatural tussles and sexy shenanigans—featuring old friends and new enemies! Now that all the girls live in Issei’s home, life seems like nothing but fun and scantily-clad lounging…for now! Join Rias, Akeno, Koneko, Asia, Xenovia, Gasper, and everyone’s favorite Harem King Issei as they fight, fumble, and fondle their way through their demonic high school lives.
High School DxD BorN is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: ハイスクールD×D BorN, High School DxD Third Season, High School DxD 3rd Season, Highschool DxD BorN
13. Zero no Tsukaima: Futatsuki no Kishi

Revered as heroes for their role in defending Tristain, Louise and her familiar Saito face heavy pressure to continue protecting the Kingdom. With an uneasy peace now established within Albion, the newly crowned Queen Henrietta must deal with a political struggle brewing on the horizon. To make matters worse, a new villain has begun plotting in the shadows against the Crown.
With the continuing threats that face the Kingdom, Louise and Saito are compelled to work together once more. No longer "Louise the Zero," the young mage's newfound aptitude for Void magic gives her enough power to wipe out an entire village; however, wielding these abilities comes with its share of challenges. As more conflicts arise, the idea of placing honor above oneself is put into question—regardless of their answer, their only choice is to see it through until the end.
The Familiar of Zero: Knight of the Twin Moons is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: ゼロの使い魔 ~双月の騎士~, Zero's Familiar 2nd Series, Zero no Tsukaima S2, The Familiar of Zero: The Rider of the Twin Moons
14. Sayonara Ryuusei Konnichiwa Jinsei

Long ago, the most ancient of divine dragons was slain by a human. The mighty dragon accepted its death when suddenly, it was reborn as Dolan, a man who lives in a quiet village. While spending another peaceful day toiling in the fields, he meets Celina, a half-human, half-snake creature looking for a partner. The unlikely duo become friends, but challenges lie ahead that threaten their new bond.
Goodbye, Dragon Life is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: さようなら竜生、こんにちは人生, Sayonara Ryuusei Konnichiwa Jinsei
15. Lodoss-tou Senki: Eiyuu Kishi Den

Five years after the death of the Emperor of Marmo in the War of Heroes, Parn is now the Free Knight of Lodoss, he and his old allies now famous through the land. However, the Emperor's right-hand man, Ashram, seeks the scepter of domination to re-unify Lodoss under his former leader's banner. Meanwhile, beyond his attempts at conquest lies a more sinister force beginning to set the stage for the resurrection of the goddess of death and destruction...
Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight is finished and has 27 Episodes. It is also Known as: ロードス島戦記 英雄騎士伝, Record of Lodoss War TV
16. Chaos Dragon: Sekiryuu Seneki

In 3015, the year of Huanli, two countries, Donatia and Kouran, are embroiled in a war of supremacy that is tearing the world around them apart. The small island Nil Kamui has suffered exceptionally from the war, with lands conquered in the name of each kingdom and stolen away from the people. To make matters worse, their deity, the Red Dragon, has gone mad, rampaging about Nil Kamui burning villages and killing people indiscriminately.
Ibuki, a descendant of Nil Kamui's royal family, resides at an orphanage and refuses to take on the role of king. Abhorring conflict, Ibuki desires a peaceful resolution, however the chaotic world will not allow for such pacifism when it is being torn asunder by war. Despite his reluctance, Ibuki is drawn deep into this conflict. Can he rise to the occasion and save his country?
Chaos Dragon is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: ケイオスドラゴン 赤竜戦役, Red Dragon War