A primary factor that drives the plot forward, is the almost obsessive desire of one of the characters to get back at someone else.
Top 13 Revenge Anime to watch
- 1. Tougen Anki
- 2. Vinland Saga
- 3. Ragna Crimson
- 4. [Oshi no Ko]
- 5. Kill la Kill
- 6. Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou
- 7. Hazure Waku no [Joutai Ijou Skill] de Saikyou ni Natta Ore ga Subete wo Juurin Suru made
- 8. 91 Days
- 9. Hametsu no Oukoku
- 10. Blue Eye Samurai
- 11. Jitsu wa Ore, Saikyou Deshita?
- 12. Masamune-kun no Revenge R
- 13. Zhen Dao Ge
1. Tougen Anki
The bloodlines of “Oni” and “Momotarou” have been passed down among certain humans for generations.
Long ago, the Oni, aware of their own ferocity, lived in seclusion. However, their peace was shattered by an invasion led by Momotarou. Over thousands of years, these two factions formed the “Momotarou Agency” and the “Oni Agency,” respectively, and have been locked in conflict ever since.
The protagonist, Shiki Ichinose, suddenly learns of his Oni lineage following an unexpected attack by Momotarou. This revelation sets Shiki on a path to discover the destiny that lies within his blood — a meeting with the Oni dwelling within him.
—A new generation of dark heroics begins here in this tale of demons!
Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood is currently airing and it will have 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: 桃源暗鬼, Tougen Anki: Dark Demon of Paradise
2. Vinland Saga
As a child, Thorfinn sat at the feet of the great Leif Ericson and thrilled to wild tales of a land far to the west. But his youthful fantasies were shattered by a mercenary raid. Raised by the Vikings who murdered his family, Thorfinn became a terrifying warrior, forever seeking to kill the band's leader, Askeladd, and avenge his father. Sustaining Throfinn through his ordeal are his pride in his family and his dreams of a fertile westward land, a land without war or slavery … the land Leif called Vinland.
Vinland Saga is finished and has 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: ヴィンランド・サガ, Vinland Saga
3. 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
4. [Oshi no Ko]
When a pregnant young starlet appears in Gorou Amemiya’s countryside medical clinic, the doctor takes it upon himself to safely deliver Ai Hoshino’s child so she can make a scandal-free return to the stage. But no good deed goes unpunished, and on the eve of her delivery, he finds himself slain at the hands of Ai’s deluded stalker — and subsequently reborn as Ai’s child, Aquamarine Hoshino! The glitz and glamor of showbiz hide the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry, threatening to dull the shine of his favorite star. Can he help his new mother rise to the top of the charts? And what will he do when unthinkable disaster strikes?
Note: Episode 1【推しの子】Mother and Children was pre-screened in advance in Japanese theaters on March 17, 2023. The regular TV broadcast begins on April 12, 2023. The first episode has an extended runtime of ~90 minutes.
Oshi no Ko is finished and has 11 Episodes. It is also Known as: 【推しの子】, 【OSHI NO KO】, [Mein*Star], Favorite Girl, My Idol's Child, เกิดใหม่เป็นลูกโอชิ, Anak Idola, 【推しの子】Mother and Children, [Oshi no Ko] Mother and Children, 【MOJA GWIAZDA】, 我推的孩子
5. Kill la Kill
After the murder of her father, Ryuuko Matoi has been wandering the land in search of his killer. Following her only lead—the missing half of his invention, the Scissor Blade—she arrives at the prestigious Honnouji Academy, a high school unlike any other. The academy is ruled by the imposing and cold-hearted student council president Satsuki Kiryuuin alongside her powerful underlings, the Elite Four. In the school's brutally competitive hierarchy, Satsuki bestows upon those at the top special clothes called "Goku Uniforms," which grant the wearer unique superhuman abilities.
Thoroughly beaten in a fight against one of the students in uniform, Ryuuko retreats to her razed home where she stumbles across Senketsu, a rare and sentient "Kamui," or God Clothes. After coming into contact with Ryuuko's blood, Senketsu awakens, latching onto her and providing her with immense power. Now, armed with Senketsu and the Scissor Blade, Ryuuko makes a stand against the Elite Four, hoping to reach Satsuki and uncover the culprit behind her father's murder once and for all.
Kill la Kill is finished and has 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: キルラキル, KILL la KILL, KLK, Dressed to Kill, Kiru ra Kiru
6. Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou
Hajime Nagumo and his high school class are suddenly summoned to a fantastical land as heroes. But while most of his classmates have powerful stats and abilities, Hajime does not. Underappreciated and unprepared, he tumbles into the depths of a monster-infested dungeon where voracity and sacrifice are his only options. To thrive in this savage world, he’ll have no choice but to welcome the abyss.
Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest is finished and has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: ありふれた職業で世界最強, Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou
7. Hazure Waku no [Joutai Ijou Skill] de Saikyou ni Natta Ore ga Subete wo Juurin Suru made
Touka Mimori and his classmates are abruptly catapulted into a fantasy world, summoned by the resident goddess to serve as heroes. The good news? Most of the students display amazing skills upon arrival! The bad? Mimori is the worst of the lot, bottoming out at a measly E-rank. Incensed, the goddess tosses him into a dungeon to die–but it turns out that Mimori’s skills aren’t so much worthless as they are abnormal. Abnormally powerful, perhaps!
Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything With Low-Level Spells is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: ハズレ枠の【状態異常スキル】で最強になった俺がすべてを蹂躙するまで, Hazure Waku no [Joutai Ijou Skill] de Saikyou ni Natta Ore ga Subete wo Juurin Suru made
8. 91 Days
During Prohibition, the law held no power and the mafia ruled the town. The story takes place in Lawless, a town thriving on black market sales of illicitly brewed liquor. One day, Avilio receives a letter from a mysterious sender, prompting him to return to Lawless for revenge. He then infiltrates the Vanetti family, the ones responsible for his family's murder, and sets about befriending the don's son, Nero, to set his vengeance in motion. Killing brings more killing, and revenge spawns more revenge. How will the 91-day story of these men guided by a tragic fate end?
91 Days is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 91Days, 91 Days
9. Hametsu no Oukoku
For ages, humanity flourished through the power of magic, a gift from witches to aid mankind. But times have changed. The scientific Gear Expansion has made both magic and witches obsolete. In order to liberate humanity from the blight of magic, the mighty Redia Empire began a ruthless hunt to exterminate all witches. Adonis was only a boy when the hunt began, apprentice to a witch he dearly loved. When she perishes at the hands of the empire, Adonis vows revenge. By this furious wizard’s power, blood will flow!
The Kingdoms of Ruin is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: はめつのおうこく, Hametsu no Oukoku
10. Blue Eye Samurai
Driven by a dream of revenge against those who made her an outcast in Edo-period Japan, a young warrior cuts a bloody path toward her destiny.
Blue Eye Samurai is finished and has 8 Episodes. It is also Known as: ブルーアイ・サムライ, Blue Eye Samurai
11. Jitsu wa Ore, Saikyou Deshita?
To be reincarnated into another world with the promise of a "cheat" power is one thing... but to be reborn as a baby, and then left for dead after your royal parents think you're powerless?? That's another thing entirely! Now the newly-born Reinhart—or Hart to his new friends—must find his way through a dangerous world...but luckily he's got magic that's quite literally off the charts!
Am I Actually the Strongest? is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 実は俺、最強でした?, Jitsu wa Ore, Saikyou Deshita?
12. Masamune-kun no Revenge R
Masamune and Adagaki return for more romantic antics, this time on a school trip to France!
Masamune-kun’s Revenge: R is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 政宗くんのリベンジR, Masamune-kun’s Revenge Season 2, Masamune-kun no Revenge 2nd Season
13. Zhen Dao Ge
Zhen Dao Ge tells a revenge story about the homeless young man He Fangzhi, whose family was betrayed by his own people while they were migrating, and was brutally murdered. The male protagonist, He Fangzhi, pretended to be dead and escaped a scene. After the massacre, He practiced an extraordinary martial arts in Shuzhong and determined to avenge his family. With a fan and a place name that showed the clues of the enemy, He embarked on the road of revenge.
Zhen Dao Ge is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 枕刀歌: 千里不留行, Zhen Dao Ge: Qian li bu Liu Xing