What is this genre all about? 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.
We present you the list of Dragon anime you should watch right now.
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Top 19 Dragon anime you should watch right now. [2024 List]
- 19. Sayonara Ryuusei Konnichiwa Jinsei
- 18. Dungeon Meshi
- 17. Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken 3rd Season
- 16. Shicao Lao Long Bei Guanyi E Long Zhi Ming 2nd Season
- 15. Ragna Crimson
- 14. Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon
- 13. High School DxD New
- 12. Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki Part 2
- 11. Kinsou no Vermeil: Gakeppuchi Majutsushi wa Saikyou no Yakusai to Mahou Sekai wo Tsukisusumu
- 10. High School DxD BorN
- 9. Ishura
- 8. The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3
- 7. Akatsuki no Yona
- 6. Zero no Tsukaima: Futatsuki no Kishi
- 5. Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon S
- 4. Lodoss-tou Senki
- 3. Dungeon Meshi 2nd Season
- 2. Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis
- 1. Tenkuu no Escaflowne
19. Sayonara Ryuusei Konnichiwa Jinsei
After living a long life as the strongest and oldest dragon, he is slain by a human hero. He awakes to find himself reborn as a human, Dolan, in a remote village. He works hard as a farmer and sometimes hunts for food. His life is simple in this small village, but he is surrounded by love. He soon finds happiness he'd never experienced in his life as a dragon. However, dangerous monsters are lurking around his village lately and he goes to the woods to investigate when he finds out an army of monsters are heading his way...
Goodbye, Dragon Life is currently airing and will have 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
18. 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 has finished airing and it 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
17. Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken 3rd Season
The third season of Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken.
Rimuru has officially become a Demon Lord after defeating Clayman. Following Walpurgis, the Demon Lords' banquet, Rimuru's domain is expanded to include the entire Great Forest of Jura. Anticipating a flood of representatives from all races showing up to pay their respects, Rimuru decides to throw a festival to commemorate the opening of Tempest, using it as an opportunity to gain new citizens and present Demon Lord Rimuru to the world. Meanwhile, in the Holy Empire of Lubelius, the home base of the monster-hating cult of Luminism, Holy Knight Captain Hinata receives a message from Rimuru. But the message is a fabricated declaration of war sent by some unknown party. Upon learning that Hinata is heading for Tempest, Rimuru makes a decision... Thus begins a new challenge for Rimuru, striving to distinguish friend from foe in his pursuit of the ideal nation where humans and monsters can prosper together.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 has finished airing and it has 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: 転生したらスライムだった件 第3期, Tensura 3
16. Shicao Lao Long Bei Guanyi E Long Zhi Ming 2nd Season
The second season of Shicao Lao Long Bei Guanyi E Long Zhi Ming.
The old herbivorous dragon, who gets mistaken for an evil dragon, and Reiko, a young girl with miraculous powers, arrive in a totally new country, Asgar, where the herbivorous dragon keeps taking the blame when he gets caught up in an elaborate conspiracy. Even though he just wants to live a peaceful life, the herbivorous dragon is continuously getting stuck in his role as the evil dragon and walks further and further down the road towards overthrowing the demon king.
A Herbivorous Dragon of 5,000 Years Gets Unfairly Villainized Season 2 has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: A Herbivorous Dragon of 5,000 Years Gets Unfairly Villainized 2nd Season
15. 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 has finished airing and it has 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: ラグナクリムゾン, Ragna Crimson
14. 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 (albeit with horns and a long tail!), 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 has finished airing and it 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
13. 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 has finished airing and it 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
12. 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 has finished airing and it 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
11. 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 has finished airing and it 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
10. High School DxD BorN
The babes and boys of the Occult Research Club are Back! Lovable loser (and bust buff) 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 has finished airing and it 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
9. 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 has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 異修羅, Ishura
8. The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3
The Chroma Conclave’s path of destruction spreads like wildfire while the Cinder King hunts down Vox Machina. Our lovable band of misfits must rise above inner (and outer) demons to try and save their loved ones, Tal’Dorei, and all of Exandria.
The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3 has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3
7. 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 has finished airing and it has 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: 暁のヨナ, Yona: The girl standing in the blush of dawn
6. 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 has finished airing and it 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
5. 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 (that's a lie, she often) causes trouble for her beloved Miss Kobayashi while blending into human society and splendidly (that's a lie, only mediocrely) 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 has finished airing and it 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
4. Lodoss-tou Senki
Created from the aftermath of the last great battle of the gods, Lodoss and its kingdoms have been plagued by war for thousands of years. As a quiet peace and unity finally become foreseeable over the land, an unknown evil begins to stir. An ancient witch has awakened, bent on preserving the island of Lodoss by creating political unbalance throughout the many kingdoms and keeping any one from maintaining central control. Only a mixed-race party of six young champions, led by the young warrior Parn, stand between this new threat and Lodoss' descent back into the darkness of war and destruction.
Record of Lodoss War has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: ロードス島戦記, Record of Lodoss War OVA
3. Dungeon Meshi 2nd Season
The second season of Dungeon Meshi.
Delicious in Dungeon Season 2 has not yet aired. It is also Known as: ダンジョン飯 第２期, Dungeon Meshi Season 2
2. Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis
Thousands of years ago, the ancient dragon Bahamut wrought havoc upon the land of Mistarcia, a world where both gods and demons live amongst mankind. Working together to prevent the world's destruction, the rival deities barely managed to seal Bahamut, agreeing to split the key between them so that the dragon would remain eternally imprisoned.
With the world safe from the destruction of Bahamut, it is business as usual for bounty hunters like Favaro Leone. Living a laid-back, self-serving lifestyle, the amoral Favaro goes about his work while on the run from fellow bounty hunter Kaisar Lidfard, a righteous man who swears vengeance upon Favaro. However, Favaro's carefree life is thrown into chaos when he meets Amira, a mysterious woman who holds half of the key to the world's fragile peace.Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis tells the story of a group of unlikely heroes who find themselves caught in the middle of an epic clash between gods and demons, forced to carve their own path in the face of the imminent storm.
Rage of Bahamut: Genesis has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 神撃のバハムート GENESIS, Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis
1. Tenkuu no Escaflowne
Hitomi Kanzaki is just an ordinary 15-year-old schoolgirl with an interest in tarot cards and fortune telling, but one night, a boy named Van Fanel suddenly appears from the sky along with a vicious dragon. Thanks to a premonition from Hitomi, Van successfully kills the dragon, but a pillar of light appears and envelopes them both. As a result, Hitomi finds herself transported to the world of Gaea, a mysterious land where the Earth hangs in the sky.
In this new land, Hitomi soon discovers that Van is a prince of the Kingdom of Fanelia, which soon falls under attack by the evil empire of Zaibach. In an attempt to fight them off, Van boards his family's ancient guymelef Escaflowne—a mechanized battle suit—but fails to defeat them, and Fanelia ends up destroyed. Now on the run, Hitomi and Van encounter a handsome Asturian knight named Allen Schezar, whom Hitomi is shocked to find looks exactly like her crush from Earth. With some new allies on their side, Van and Hitomi fight back against the forces of Zaibach as the empire strives to revive an ancient power.
The Vision of Escaflowne has finished airing and it has 26 Episodes. It is also Known as: 天空のエスカフローネ, Tenkuu no Escaflowne
