Best foreign anime
621 anime about foreign, 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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3.9The Ancient Magus' Bride
TV · 2017 · 24 ep
The Ancient Magus' BrideMahoutsukai no YomeTV · 2017 · 24 ep3.9Chise Hatori has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When…
3.9Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
TV · 2012 · 25 ep
Magi: The Labyrinth of MagicTV · 2012 · 25 ep3.9This story is about the flow of fate and the battle to keep the world on the right path. Aladdin is a boy who has set out to explore the world after being trapped in a room for most of his life. His best friend is a flute with a djinn in…
3.9Yuri!!! on ICE
TV · 2016 · 12 ep
Yuri!!! on ICEYuri!!! on IceTV · 2016 · 12 ep3.9Yuri Katsuki makes his way to the Grand Prix ice skating competition as Japan’s top representative with his eyes on the prize. However, instead of celebrating, Yuri walks away defeated and ready to retire for good. But a run-in with…
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3.9The Case Study of Vanitas
TV · 2021 · 12 ep
The Case Study of VanitasVanitas no KarteTV · 2021 · 12 ep3.9It’s 19th-century Paris, and young vampire Noé hunts for the Book of Vanitas. Attacked by a vampire driven insane, a human intercedes, rescues Noé, and heals the sick creature. Commanding the book and calling himself Vanitas, this doctor…
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3.9Black Butler: Book of Circus
TV · 2014 · 10 ep
Black Butler: Book of CircusKuroshitsuji: Book of CircusTV · 2014 · 10 ep3.9In late-nineteenth-century England, the Noah's Ark Circus enlivens the city of London with their grandeur and spectacular stunts. However, children are mysteriously disappearing from the town in a manner correlating to the troupe's…
3.9Porco Rosso
Movie · 1992 · 1 ep
Porco RossoKurenai no ButaMovie · 1992 · 1 ep3.9Take flight with "Porco" Rosso, a valiant World War I flying ace! From tropical Adriatic settings to dazzling aerial maneuvers, this action-adventure from world-renowned animator Hayao Miyazaki is full of humor, courage and chivalry. When…
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3.9Undead Murder Farce
TV · 2023 · 13 ep
Undead Murder FarceUndead Girl Murder FarceTV · 2023 · 13 ep3.9The 19th century — a world inhabited by vampires, golems, werewolves and other paranormal creatures. Immortal beauty and disembodied head Aya Rindo, along with half-human-half-demon "Demon Killer" Tsugaru Shunichi and her loyal maid…
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3.9Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo
TV · 2004 · 24 ep
Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte CristoGankutsuouTV · 2004 · 24 ep3.9In the year 5053, French aristocrats Viscount Albert de Morcerf and Baron Franz d'Epinay attend the festival of Carnival on the moon city of Luna. While Franz is just looking to have fun, Albert is seeking something more to fill his…
3.9Black Butler: Book of Murder
OVA · 2015 · 2 ep
Black Butler: Book of MurderKuroshitsuji: Book of MurderOVA · 2015 · 2 ep3.9At the Queen's behest, young master Ciel Phantomhive hosts a lavish banquet to be attended by the crème-de-la-crème of London's elite. What begins as a fabulous affair quickly takes a dark turn when guests begin turning up dead! Should…
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3.9Baccano! Specials
Special · 2008 · 3 ep
Baccano! SpecialsSpecial · 2008 · 3 ep3.9Three exclusive episodes made from the light novels included in DVD volumes 5, 7 and 8, which flesh out characters and plot events from the original series and establish closure to the story as Carol and the Vice President return to New…
3.9Hikaru no Go
TV · 2001 · 75 ep
Hikaru no GoTV · 2001 · 75 ep3.9With a two-tone hairstyle and a streak of immaturity, Hikaru Shindou finds an old Go board with a hidden surprise - trapped within the Go Board is Fujiwara-no-Sai, the ghost of an ancient Go master! In the blink of an eye, Sai becomes part…
3.9Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen
TV · 2008 · 11 ep
Nodame Cantabile: Paris-henTV · 2008 · 11 ep3.9Having been given the opportunity to study in Paris, Noda accompanies Chiaki to Europe as he strives to become the accomplished conductor he always dreamt to be. (Source: Anime News Network)
3.9Kodocha
TV · 1996 · 102 ep
KodochaKodomo no Omocha (TV)TV · 1996 · 102 ep3.9Sana Kurata has a charmed life. Not only is her mother is a famous, award-winning writer, but she's the star of the hit TV comedy "Child's Toy" while still in the fifth grade. But Sana's biggest concern is Akito Hayama, a pint-sized…
3.9Baby Steps 2nd Season
TV · 2015 · 25 ep
Baby Steps 2nd SeasonTV · 2015 · 25 ep3.9Season 2 of Baby Steps. Maruo Eiichirou has begun his training in America and quickly realizes that he has still a long way to go. Facing his comrades in the daily matches helps him to realize his own weaknesses and his time overseas…
3.9ARIA The AVVENIRE
Special · 2015 · 3 ep
ARIA The AVVENIREAria the AvvenireSpecial · 2015 · 3 ep3.9The first episode's story starts with Ai practicing on the gondola with Akari. As they travel through a canal, they meet Aika and Alice. All three have not had much time to meet since becoming Prima undines. Considering even the little…
3.9Aria the Crepuscolo
Movie · 2021 · 1 ep
Aria the CrepuscoloMovie · 2021 · 1 ep3.9The season is fall and the city of Neo-Venezia is covered in fallen leaves. Something is bothering Anya, who works at Orange Planet. Her senior colleagues Alice and Athena haven’t seen each other due to their busy schedules, which is…
3.9BanG Dream! Movie: Poppin' Dream!
Movie · 2022 · 1 ep
BanG Dream! Movie: Poppin' Dream!Movie · 2022 · 1 ep3.9After performing at the Budokan Live, the stage of their dreams, a mysterious woman appears before Kasumi and the others. Poppin'Party's next stage will be... overseas?!
3.9Rising Impact Season 2
ONA · 2024 · 14 ep
Rising Impact Season 2ONA · 2024 · 14 ep3.9Golf prodigy Gawain and Camelot Academy's Japan team take on gifted young golfers from the U.K. and U.S. schools in the coveted Camelot Cup. (Source: Netflix)
3.9JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (TV)
TV · 2012 · 26 ep
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (TV)JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (TV)TV · 2012 · 26 ep3.9Beginning its tale in 19th century England, young aristocrat Jonathan Joestar finds himself locked in bitter rivalry with Dio Brando, a low-born boy who Jonathan's father took under his wing after the death of Dio's father. Discontent with…
3.9Soul Eater
TV · 2008 · 51 ep
Soul EaterTV · 2008 · 51 ep3.9Set in the Shinigami technical school for weapon meisters, the series revolves around 3 groups of each a weapon meister and a human weapon. Trying to make the latter a "Death Scythe" which is the highest title for a weapon and thus fit for…
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3.9Gosick
TV · 2011 · 24 ep
GosickTV · 2011 · 24 ep3.9Kazuya Kujou is a foreign student at Saint Marguerite Academy, a luxurious boarding school in the Southern European country of Sauville. Originally from Japan, his jet-black hair and dark brown eyes cause his peers to shun him and give him…
3.9Magi: Adventure of Sinbad
TV · 2016 · 13 ep
Magi: Adventure of SinbadMagi: Sinbad no Bouken (TV)TV · 2016 · 13 ep3.9Fifteen years before the events of Magi, a brave and handsome young man named Sinbad set sail and started his adventure. The future High King of Seven Seas gradually matured through various encounters and farewells, taking him towards…
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3.9Blood Blockade Battlefront & Beyond
TV · 2017 · 12 ep
Blood Blockade Battlefront & BeyondKekkai Sensen & BeyondTV · 2017 · 12 ep3.9Three years ago, a gateway between Earth and the Beyond opened in New York City, trapping extradimensional creatures and humans alike in an impermeable bubble. After the city's restoration, monsters, magic, and madness are common findings…
3.9Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection
Movie · 2019 · 1 ep
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrectionCode Geass: Fukkatsu no LelouchMovie · 2019 · 1 ep3.9The story takes place several years after Lelouch's "Zero Requiem" plan. He gave up his life to save the world and protect the ones he loved. The day Lelouch vi Brittannia fell was the day this war-torn world found peace. Now, as his…
3.9The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2
TV · 2023 · 12 ep
The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2Mahoutsukai no Yome Season 2TV · 2023 · 12 ep3.9Chise was able to accept Elias and herself, if not necessarily everything about her situation. After Cartaphilus fell back into a slumber that would not last forever, Chise was able to go back to her regular life. Then she receives an…
3.9Mobile Suit Gundam
TV · 1979 · 43 ep
Mobile Suit GundamKidou Senshi GundamTV · 1979 · 43 ep3.9What would you do if you suddenly found yourself in the middle of a war? Teenager Amuro Ray sees his life shattered when war comes to his home. During the chaos, Amuro finds himself inside the mobile suit Gundam, the Earth Federation's new…
3.9Spice and Wolf II: Wolf and the Amber Melancholy
OVA · 2009 · 1 ep
Spice and Wolf II: Wolf and the Amber MelancholyOokami to Koushinryou II: Ookami to Kohakuiro no YuuutsuOVA · 2009 · 1 ep3.9Holo, Lawrence, and Nora sit down to have dinner together, but Holo's animosity toward Nora prevents her from enjoying it. Later, Holo falls ill due to fatigue and is forced to rest for a few days. She dreams and reminisces about her past…
3.9Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid
TV · 2005 · 13 ep
Full Metal Panic! The Second RaidTV · 2005 · 13 ep3.9This series is set about two months after the events ocurred in the Tuatha de Danaan at the end of the original series. Mithril becomes aware of a secret organization that has technology able to counter the ECS (Electronic Cloaking System)…
3.9Love Live! The School Idol Movie
Movie · 2015 · 1 ep
Love Live! The School Idol MovieMovie · 2015 · 1 ep3.9Although μ's, the defending champions of the school idol tournament, plans to dissolve their group after the graduation of their senior members, they receive news that leads them to holding a concert event! The 9 girls continue to learn…
3.9ef ~ A Tale of Melodies
TV · 2008 · 12 ep
ef ~ A Tale of Melodiesef: A Tale of Melodies.TV · 2008 · 12 ep3.9In a story set years in the past, Himura Yuu is a studious and diligent young man intent solely on maintaining his top academic position at Otowa Academy. One day, he meets a mysterious girl named Amamiya Yuuko, who, to his surprise…
3.9JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Phantom Blood
Movie · 2007 · 1 ep
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Phantom BloodMovie · 2007 · 1 ep3.9Jonathan Joestar is an aristocratic boy whose life is suddenly turned upside down by a mysterious new boy who arrives, Dio Brando. Dio has a connection to his father, and over time, a rivalry forms as Dio becomes obsessed with a…
3.9Wu Shan Wu Xing (2020)
ONA · 2020 · 3 ep
Wu Shan Wu Xing (2020)ONA · 2020 · 3 ep3.9A legend tells that a long time ago, monsters could give the ability to master the five elements to certain elected officials. But for that, you have to go through the dangerous foggy mountains... We follow the adventures of one of these…
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3.9Lupin the 3rd Part IV
TV · 2015 · 24 ep
Lupin the 3rd Part IVLupin III (2015)TV · 2015 · 24 ep3.9Infamous master thief Lupin Sansei is back once again to do some grand thievery, now in San Marino, Italy. Only this time he's stealing... Love? Rebecca Rossellini, a famous heiress and businesswoman, is now married to Lupin, much to the…
3.9Moriarty the Patriot OVA
OVA · 2022 · 2 ep
Moriarty the Patriot OVAYuukoku no Moriarty OVAOVA · 2022 · 2 ep3.9An Anime-original OVA with 2 episodes. 1: Reminiscence of Lilies The paintings of white lilies painted by a popular noble painter get damaged at Bath, a famous hot spring in England. Feeling that he's seen the painting before, William goes…
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3.9Lupin the IIIrd: Goemon's Blood Spray
Movie · 2017 · 1 ep
Lupin the IIIrd: Goemon's Blood SprayLupin the IIIrd: Chikemuri no Ishikawa GoemonMovie · 2017 · 1 ep3.9A yakuza boss hires Goemon Ishikawa, a modern day samurai, to protect him aboard his cruise ship casino. Everything goes sideways however when a terrifyingly powerful man— the so called “Ghost of Bermuda”— shows up to put world-famous…
3.9Lupin III: The First
Movie · 2019 · 1 ep
Lupin III: The FirstMovie · 2019 · 1 ep3.9The story centers on Lupin teaming up with a woman named Leticia to steal the Bresson Diary, a treasure that even the first generation Arsène Lupin could not steal. (Source: Anime News Network, edited)