Best desert anime
104 anime about desert, ranked by community score. Tags come from AniList voters; the percentage on each title page says how strongly the tag applies.
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3.6NieR:Automata Ver1.1a
TV · 2023 · 12 ep
NieR:Automata Ver1.1aTV · 2023 · 12 ep3.6The distant future, 5012. The sudden aerial invasion of Earth by ＜Aliens＞ and their creations ＜Machine Lifeforms＞led mankind to the brink of extinction. The surviving number of humans who took refuge on the moon to organize a counterattack…
3.6The Heroic Legend of Arslan
TV · 2015 · 25 ep
The Heroic Legend of ArslanArslan Senki (TV)TV · 2015 · 25 ep3.6The manga’s story: In the prosperous kingdom of Pars lies the Royal Capital of Ecbatana, a city of splendor and wonder, ruled by the undefeated and fearsome King Andragoras. Arslan is the young and curious prince of Pars who, despite his…
3.6ZENSHU
TV · 2025 · 12 ep
ZENSHUZenshuu.TV · 2025 · 12 ep3.6After graduating from high school, Natsuko Hirose starts her career as an animator. Her talent quickly flourishes, and she makes her debut as a director in no time. Her first anime becomes a massive hit, sparking a social phenomenon and…
3.6Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files {Rail Zeppelin} Grace note
TV · 2019 · 13 ep
Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files {Rail Zeppelin} Grace noteLord El-Melloi II-sei no Jikenbo: Rail Zeppelin Grace NoteTV · 2019 · 13 ep3.6Ten years after facing defeat in the Fourth Holy Grail War, Waver Velvet, now Lord El Melloi II, teaches classes at the Clock Tower—the center of education for mages. However, his new status as "Lord" comes with a caveat: obey the orders…
3.6JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
OVA · 1993 · 6 ep
JoJo's Bizarre AdventureJoJo no Kimyou na BoukenOVA · 1993 · 6 ep3.6Kujo Jotaro is a normal, popular Japanese high-schooler, until he thinks that he is possessed by a spirit, and locks himself in prison. After seeing his grandfather, Joseph Joestar, and fighting Joseph's friend Muhammad Abdul, Jotaro…
3.6Now and Then, Here and There
TV · 1999 · 13 ep
Now and Then, Here and ThereIma, Soko ni Iru BokuTV · 1999 · 13 ep3.6Shu is a typical Japanese boy, but has an unbeatable, optimistic and determined attitude. However, when he sees a mysterious girl with strange eyes named Lala-Ru up on a smokestack, he is soon pulled into a strange desert world. Shu soon…
3.6Sand Land: The Series
ONA · 2024 · 13 ep
Sand Land: The SeriesONA · 2024 · 13 ep3.6In the far future, war has destroyed the entire Earth, leaving only a barren wasteland where the supply of water is controlled by the greedy king. In search of a long-lost lake, Sheriff Rao asked the king of the demons for help...and got…
3.6Blue Gale Xabungle
TV · 1982 · 50 ep
Blue Gale XabungleSentou Mecha XabungleTV · 1982 · 50 ep3.6Jiron Amos seeks revenge against the outlaw who killed his parents, but in a world where crimes are forgiven if they’re not brought to justice within three days, there’s only one thing he can do: steal the mecha Xabungle. (Source: Hidive)
3.6Precure All Stars Movie DX3: Mirai ni Todoke! Sekai wo Tsunagu☆Nijiiro no Hana
Movie · 2011 · 1 ep
Precure All Stars Movie DX3: Mirai ni Todoke! Sekai wo Tsunagu☆Nijiiro no HanaMovie · 2011 · 1 ep3.6Precure 10th Anniversary Movie and 3rd Precure All Stars DX. Enemies are from all the Precure works.
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3.6Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!
TV · 2025 · 12 ep
Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!Nihon e Youkoso Elf-san.TV · 2025 · 12 ep3.6Ms. Elf is intrigued by Japanese culture?! Working adult Kitase Kazuhiro’s hobby is sleeping. Ever since he was a child, he’s had exciting adventures in the mysterious other world he dreams about. One day, while exploring ancient ruins…
3.6Kemono Friends
TV · 2017 · 12 ep
Kemono FriendsTV · 2017 · 12 ep3.6The anime's story takes place in Japari Park, a "gigantic integrated zoo." In the zoo, due to the mysterious "sand star" substance, the animals start turning into human-shaped creatures called Animal Girls. Japari Park is a place where…
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3.6Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Pure
TV · 2004 · 39 ep
Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch PureTV · 2004 · 39 ep3.6After the final battle against Gaito, Sara had given her life to remain with him. The sea world is now at peace, but only with six mermaid princesses. While Caren, Noel, and Coco have returned to their kingdoms, it should be time for…
3.6Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom
Movie · 2023 · 1 ep
Gold Kingdom and Water KingdomKin no Kuni Mizu no KuniMovie · 2023 · 1 ep3.6The Gold Kingdom and the Water Kingdom had a long, troubled history filled with epic battles before they decided to take the drastic steps of building a wall between the two lands. But 100 years later, they make good on an agreement in…
3.6DUNE
Special · 2017 · 1 ep
DUNESuna no Wakusei feat. Hatsune MikuSpecial · 2017 · 1 ep3.6Animated by Minakata Laboratory, a music video for the song Suna no Wakusei by Hachi (Kenshi Yonezu) featuring Hatsune Miku. The video was also included on the "Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai 2017" album.
3.6Patapata Hikousen no Bouken
TV · 2002 · 26 ep
Patapata Hikousen no BoukenTV · 2002 · 26 ep3.6Jane's mother dies when she is born, and her father, a rich English aristocrat, soon remarries to a woman with a son, William, who despises his new father and brother. George and Jane grow up with a dream to make a flying machine. George…
3.5No Longer Allowed in Another World
TV · 2024 · 12 ep
No Longer Allowed in Another WorldIsekai ShikkakuTV · 2024 · 12 ep3.5Pulled into an otherworldly adventure with cute sidekicks and superpowers, you’d think Osamu hit the jackpot. Nope! From a time before pixels, the early 20th-century gloomy author just wants to find a quiet place to meet his maker, not to…
3.5Magic Knight Rayearth
TV · 1994 · 20 ep
Magic Knight RayearthTV · 1994 · 20 ep3.5Three young girls, Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu, are transported to a magical world called Cephiro during a field trip to Tokyo Tower. They are soon greeted by Master Mage Clef, who explains to them that they have been summoned to become the…
3.5Doraemon Movie 12: Nobita no Dorabian Nights
Movie · 1991 · 1 ep
Doraemon Movie 12: Nobita no Dorabian NightsMovie · 1991 · 1 ep3.5Doraemon and Nobita were using special shoes that allows them to jump into the worlds of the books that they want. Nobita let Shizuka use those shoes to enter the world of the book that she wants. Shizuka got lost in one Nobita's Sinbad…
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3.5Sabikui Bisco
TV · 2022 · 12 ep
Sabikui BiscoTV · 2022 · 12 ep3.5Japan’s post-apocalyptic wasteland replete with dust can only be saved by one thing—fungus. Bisco Akaboshi, a wanted criminal and skilled archer, searches for a legendary mushroom, known as Sabikui, said to devour any and all rust. Joining…
3.5Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works (Movie)
Movie · 2010 · 1 ep
Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works (Movie)Fate/stay night Movie: Unlimited Blade WorksMovie · 2010 · 1 ep3.5In Fuyuki City, the Fifth Holy Grail War is about to commence a lengthy battle of blood, death, and misery. High school student Rin Tohsaka has trained her entire life for this moment—to become a magus capable of being a Master in the war…
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3.5JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2000)
OVA · 2000 · 7 ep
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2000)JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: AdventureOVA · 2000 · 7 ep3.5Kujo Jotaro is a normal, popular Japanese high-schooler, until he thinks that he is possessed by a spirit, and locks himself in prison. After seeing his grandfather, Joseph Joestar, and fighting Joseph's friend Muhammad Abdul, Jotaro…
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3.5ISHURA Season 2
TV · 2025 · 12 ep
ISHURA Season 2Ishura 2nd SeasonTV · 2025 · 12 ep3.5The second season of ISHURA .
3.5One Piece: The Desert Princess and the Pirates, Adventures in Alabasta
Movie · 2007 · 1 ep
One Piece: The Desert Princess and the Pirates, Adventures in AlabastaOne Piece Movie 08: Episode of Alabasta - Sabaku no Oujo to Kaizoku-tachiMovie · 2007 · 1 ep3.5A retelling of the Alabasta arc. Revolution is brewing in the desert country of Alabasta, but the Straw Hats and Princess Vivi know the truth: it's all a plot cooked up by Crocodile. (Source: Netflix)
3.5Robot Carnival
OVA · 1987 · 9 ep
Robot CarnivalOVA · 1987 · 9 ep3.59 of Japan's leading animators were asked to create a short segment that followed the theme of "Robots," for their inclusion in this film. Essentially, this "movie" is 9 short films, all independent of one another. The common element is…
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3.5Brave Story
Movie · 2006 · 1 ep
Brave StoryMovie · 2006 · 1 ep3.5When 11 year old Wataru's father leaves home and his mother is taken ill to hospital, he decides to change his fate by travelling through the door shown to him by his friend Mitsuru. In a land of magic and monsters, Wataru must summon all…
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3.5Solty Rei
TV · 2005 · 24 ep
Solty ReiTV · 2005 · 24 ep3.5In a future-based disaster-ridden city with an enormous gap between the rich and the poor, it is hard to tell which humans are walking around with cybernetic body parts. This makes Roy Revant's job as a renegade bounty…
3.5Legend of Deification
Movie · 2020 · 1 ep
Legend of DeificationJiang ZiyaMovie · 2020 · 1 ep3.5To earn his place amongst the gods, celestial army commander Jiang Ziya must vanquish a terrifying fox demon threatening the very existence of the mortal realm. After learning the creature’s fate is tied to that of a young girl, Jiang Ziya…
3.5Desert Punk
TV · 2004 · 24 ep
Desert PunkSunabouzuTV · 2004 · 24 ep3.5The Great Kanto Desert is a miserable place. It’s also the home of hero-for-hire Desert Punk, the closest thing to a good guy the wasteland’s got. He’s known as the best man for any job, but his reputation is undone by his raging hormones…
3.5El Cazador de la Bruja
TV · 2007 · 26 ep
El Cazador de la BrujaTV · 2007 · 26 ep3.5Ellis, a young girl suspected of murdering a prominent physicist Heinrich Schneider, is on the run from an underground society called "Hunters" when she is tracked down by the bounty hunter Nadie in a small Mexican town. However, instead…
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3.5TASOKARE HOTEL
TV · 2025 · 12 ep
TASOKARE HOTELTasokare HotelTV · 2025 · 12 ep3.5The "Tasokare Hotel" never sees afternoon, nor does it see night, but rather exists in a state of endless twilight. This hotel exists in a limbo state, as a place that allows souls who have not yet decided if they are meant to pass on to…
3.4Fate/Grand Order Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot - Wandering; Agateram
Movie · 2020 · 1 ep
Fate/Grand Order Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot - Wandering; AgateramFate/Grand Order: Shinsei Entaku Ryouiki Camelot 1 - Wandering; AgateramMovie · 2020 · 1 ep3.4The wandering knight, Bedivere, reaches the end of his journey. The year is A.D. 1273 in Jerusalem. The Holy Land has been transformed into a massive desert, the people have been forced out of their homes, and three major powers wage war…
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3.4TRIGUN STARGAZE
TV · 2026 · 12 ep
TRIGUN STARGAZETrigun StargazeTV · 2026 · 12 ep3.4It’s been two and a half years since the Lost JuLai tragedy, which laid waste to an entire city and engulfed the whole planet in chaos. Meryl, now a senior journalist, continues her search for Vash with her new younger sidekick, Milly, and…
3.4GARO -VANISHING LINE-
TV · 2017 · 24 ep
GARO -VANISHING LINE-Garo: Vanishing LineTV · 2017 · 24 ep3.4The anime's story is set in a prosperous city named Russell City. Even as the city celebrates its success, a conspiracy that threatens to shake its world has been set in motion. A man named Sword is the first to hear the earliest stirrings…
3.4BASQUASH!
TV · 2009 · 26 ep
BASQUASH!Basquash!TV · 2009 · 26 ep3.4On the planet Earthdash, its inhabitants gaze on its moon and the technologically advanced lunar city of Mooneyes with awe. Dan JD, a boy living in Rollingtown on Earthdash’s surface, gets caught up in Bigfoot Basketball — a…
3.4Love Hina Spring Movie
Special · 2001 · 1 ep
Love Hina Spring MovieLove Hina Haru Special: Kimi Sakura Chiru Nakare!!Special · 2001 · 1 ep3.4The tests have come, and Keitaro can only hope to succeed. However, in the final stretch, he fails miserably and daydreams through the test. Assuming that he has failed, he runs away, so the rest of the cast hunts him down on a remote…
3.4Sand Land
Movie · 2023 · 1 ep
Sand LandMovie · 2023 · 1 ep3.4In a desert world where both demons and humans suffer from an extreme water shortage, Beelzebub, the prince of demons, and Rao, a small-town sheriff, form a tag-team and set off on an adventure in search of the Phantom Lake somewhere in…