Space Opera Anime
124 anime about space opera, 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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4.3Gurren Lagann
TV · 2007 · 27 ep
Gurren LagannTengen Toppa Gurren LagannTV · 2007 · 27 ep4.3In a far away future, mankind lives underground in huge caves, unknowing of a world above with a sky and stars. In the small village of Jiha, Simon, a shy boy who works as a digger discovers a strange glowing object during excavation. The e
3.7Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld Part 2
TV · 2020 · 11 ep
Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld Part 2Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld 2nd SeasonTV · 2020 · 11 ep3.7The final load test... The war between the Human Empire and the Dark Territory has engulfed Underworld entirely. The battle has shifted course with the Dark Territory army led by Gabriel, who seeks to capture Alice, the Priestess of Light, 
3.3Tower of God Season 2
TV · 2024 · 26 ep
Tower of God Season 2Tower of God 2nd SeasonTV · 2024 · 26 ep3.3Ja Wangnan can’t seem to pass the 20th Floor. Even after failing time and time again, he refuses to give up. On his journey, he meets a mysterious and powerful character named Viole. Wangnan invites Viole to join his team of Regulars. Their
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3.5ALDNOAH.ZERO
TV · 2014 · 12 ep
ALDNOAH.ZEROAldnoah.ZeroTV · 2014 · 12 ep3.5In 1972, the Apollo 17 mission found a hypergate to Mars on the surface of the moon. Upon landing, astronauts discovered a enchanted utility later referred to as 'Aldnoah', giving the astronauts a status of superiority. Soon, many humans ha
3.9Space Dandy
TV · 2014 · 13 ep
Space DandySpace☆DandyTV · 2014 · 13 ep3.9The story of the anime revolves around Dandy, an alien-hunter. His job is to seek out new aliens never seen before, and receives a reward whenever he finds a new species. His mission is to find those new species faster than anyone else as h
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4.4Legend of the Galactic Heroes
OVA · 1988 · 110 ep
Legend of the Galactic HeroesGinga Eiyuu DensetsuOVA · 1988 · 110 ep4.4For decades, the Galactic Empire has been locked in an interstellar war with the Free Planets Alliance, a conflict that involves thousands of spaceships and millions of soldiers on both sides. Two new commanders enter the conflict with grea
3.9Mobile Suit GUNDAM Iron Blooded Orphans
TV · 2015 · 25 ep
Mobile Suit GUNDAM Iron Blooded OrphansKidou Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no OrphansTV · 2015 · 25 ep3.9300 years after a great conflict between Earth and Mars known as the "Calamity War," a woman named Kudelia sets out on a journey to Earth to speak for the independence of the Martian city of Chryse, which is under the control of the Earth g
3.3ALDNOAH.ZERO Season 2
TV · 2015 · 12 ep
ALDNOAH.ZERO Season 2Aldnoah.Zero Part 2TV · 2015 · 12 ep3.3Seeking for revenge, Count Saazbaum, a Martian, attacked the Earth. Later on, the war between the Terrans and Martians ended with Earth's Terrans gaining the victory. However, nineteen months later, the battle between them continues. Martia
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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 life—bu
3.9Gunbuster
OVA · 1988 · 6 ep
GunbusterTop wo Nerae! GunbusterOVA · 1988 · 6 ep3.9In the very near future, a race of huge, insect like aliens is discovered traveling the galaxy. These aliens seem dedicated to the eradication of the human species as it takes its first steps away from the solar system, and they are getting
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 
3.5Star Wars: Visions
ONA · 2021 · 9 ep
Star Wars: VisionsONA · 2021 · 9 ep3.5An anthology of animated shorts celebrating Star Wars through the lens of the world's best anime creators and storytellers. 1) The Duel (Mizuno Takanobu, Kamikaze Douga) 2) Tatooine Rhapsody (Taku Kimura, Studio Colorido) 3) The Twins (HiroHighest rated
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4.4Legend of the Galactic Heroes
OVA · 1988 · 110 ep
Legend of the Galactic HeroesGinga Eiyuu DensetsuOVA · 1988 · 110 ep4.4For decades, the Galactic Empire has been locked in an interstellar war with the Free Planets Alliance, a conflict that involves thousands of spaceships and millions of soldiers on both sides. Two new commanders enter the conflict with grea 4.3Gurren Lagann
TV · 2007 · 27 ep
Gurren LagannTengen Toppa Gurren LagannTV · 2007 · 27 ep4.3In a far away future, mankind lives underground in huge caves, unknowing of a world above with a sky and stars. In the small village of Jiha, Simon, a shy boy who works as a digger discovers a strange glowing object during excavation. The e
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4.0Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin
OVA · 2015 · 6 ep
Mobile Suit Gundam: The OriginKidou Senshi Gundam: The OriginOVA · 2015 · 6 ep4.0The first episode, Aoi Hitomi no Casval, tells the story of Casval Rem Deikun and Artesia Som Deikun (Char and Sayla, before Char became known as the Red Comet) before the One-Year War in UC.0068. The story for the second episode, Kanashimi
4.0Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Intrigue
TV · 2022 · 12 ep
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - IntrigueGinga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - SakubouTV · 2022 · 12 ep4.0After Yang Wen-li successfully captures the Iserlohn Fortress, the Free Planets Alliance grows bolder in its militaristic ambitions. With recent incursions into Galactic Empire territory and the possession of a perfect beachhead, the Allian
4.0The Ideon: Be Invoked
Movie · 1982 · 1 ep
The Ideon: Be InvokedDensetsu Kyojin Ideon: Hatsudou-henMovie · 1982 · 1 ep4.0The epic conclusion to the Ideon saga, featuring what was meant to be the final 5 episodes of the TV series. The Solo Ship and its crew continue their intense battle with the Buff Clan leading to a final battle that will determine the fate 
4.0Mobile Suit GUNDAM Iron Blooded Orphans 2
TV · 2016 · 25 ep
Mobile Suit GUNDAM Iron Blooded Orphans 2Kidou Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans 2nd SeasonTV · 2016 · 25 ep4.0Learning about the world from her journey to Earth, Kudelia founded Admoss Company to strive for the financial independence of Mars. While inspecting a mining site of halfmetal, Orga Itsuka, leader of Tekkadan hired by Admoss as guards, sen
4.0Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199
OVA · 2012 · 26 ep
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199OVA · 2012 · 26 ep4.0The year is 2199. The human race has been crushed in their war with the Gamilos, driven into underground cities by the invader's assault. Scientists estimate they have only a year left. The young officers Susumu Kodai and Daisuke Shima rece
4.0Turn A Gundam
TV · 1999 · 50 ep
Turn A GundamTV · 1999 · 50 ep4.0This story is set thousands of years in the future. The people of Earth have forgotten the space wars of the past, reverting back to a pre-industrial existence. But the lunar settlers known as the Moonrace, who have retained their high tech
4.0Lost in Starlight
ONA · 2025 · 1 ep
Lost in StarlightI Byeol-e Pil-yohanONA · 2025 · 1 ep4.0In 2050 Seoul, astronaut Nan-young’s ultimate goal is to visit Mars. But she fails the final test to onboard the fourth Mars Expedition Project. The musician Jay buries his dreams in a vintage audio equipment shop. The two fall in love afte
4.0Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Collision
Movie · 2022 · 12 ep
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - CollisionLegend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Third 1Movie · 2022 · 12 ep4.0Doubt stirs among trusted officials when Reinhard—still grieving his recent loss—approves an enormous advance on Iserlohn Fortress. Meanwhile, Yang is drawn away by suspicious court orders, leaving the Free Planets Alliance to battle withou
4.0Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Second
Movie · 2019 · 12 ep
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These SecondGinga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Seiran 1Movie · 2019 · 12 ep4.0The Free Planets Alliance's invasion of the Galactic Empire has failed after supply mismanagement led to heavy losses. Unwilling to abort the expedition despite being greatly outnumbered, Fleet Admiral Lazar Lobos orders the remaining Allia
4.0Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet
TV · 2019 · 13 ep
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red CometKidou Senshi Gundam: The Origin - Zenya Akai SuiseiTV · 2019 · 13 ep4.0What was the tragedy that decided the fates of Char Aznable, the man later nicknamed the "Red Comet" as an ace pilot of the Zeon forces, and his sister Sayla Mass? The two siblings' journeys, brought on by the sudden death of their father Z 3.9Mobile Suit GUNDAM Iron Blooded Orphans
TV · 2015 · 25 ep
Mobile Suit GUNDAM Iron Blooded OrphansKidou Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no OrphansTV · 2015 · 25 ep3.9300 years after a great conflict between Earth and Mars known as the "Calamity War," a woman named Kudelia sets out on a journey to Earth to speak for the independence of the Martian city of Chryse, which is under the control of the Earth gMature
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 life—bu
3.9Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
TV · 1985 · 50 ep
Mobile Suit Zeta GundamKidou Senshi Zeta GundamTV · 1985 · 50 ep3.9The year is Universal Century 0087. Seven years have passed since the end of the One Year War. In its zeal to stamp out any remaining opposition, the Earth Federation has organized the Titans, an elite fighting force. However, the Titans so
3.9Mobile Suit Gundam UC
OVA · 2010 · 7 ep
Mobile Suit Gundam UCKidou Senshi Gundam UnicornOVA · 2010 · 7 ep3.9U.C. 0096... The manufacturing colony Industrial 7, which is still under construction, floats at Lagrange point 1. A youth named Banagher Links, who grew up without knowing his father, meets a mysterious girl who has stowed away on a ship b
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3.9Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War
Movie · 1993 · 1 ep
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New WarGinga Eiyuu Densetsu: Arata naru Tatakai no OvertureMovie · 1993 · 1 ep3.9Led by Reinhard von Müsel, the Galactic Empire crushes the Free Planets Alliance in the Fourth Battle of Tiamat. Arriving in the Imperial capital of Odin to a hero's welcome, Reinhard's victory earns him a promotion to High Admiral and the 
3.9Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars
OVA · 1998 · 24 ep
Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion StarsGinga Eiyuu Densetsu GaidenOVA · 1998 · 24 ep3.9Prequel to the original series, focusing on Reinhard and his steps up the chain of command in the Galactic Empire. A collection of independent short stories taking place prior to the Overture to a New War, some of which are adapted from the
3.9Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell
Movie · 2011 · 1 ep
Macross Frontier: The Wings of FarewellMacross F Movie 2: Sayonara no TsubasaMovie · 2011 · 1 ep3.9Picking up from where the previous movie left off, Ranka's star career flourishes while Sheryl's health rapidly deteriorates after collapsing during a live performance. At the same time, separate factions are maneuvering behind the scenes s
3.9Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie: Part 2
Movie · 2023 · 1 ep
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie: Part 2Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos Movie 2Movie · 2023 · 1 ep3.9Sailor Moon battles Shadow Galactica, an enemy threatening her friends in order to rule the universe. Can she protect her loved ones and persevere? (Source: Netflix Anime) 3.9Space Dandy
TV · 2014 · 13 ep
Space DandySpace☆DandyTV · 2014 · 13 ep3.9The story of the anime revolves around Dandy, an alien-hunter. His job is to seek out new aliens never seen before, and receives a reward whenever he finds a new species. His mission is to find those new species faster than anyone else as h 3.9Gunbuster
OVA · 1988 · 6 ep
GunbusterTop wo Nerae! GunbusterOVA · 1988 · 6 ep3.9In the very near future, a race of huge, insect like aliens is discovered traveling the galaxy. These aliens seem dedicated to the eradication of the human species as it takes its first steps away from the solar system, and they are getting 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 
3.9Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
Movie · 2003 · 1 ep
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystemInterstella5555: The 5tory of The 5ecret 5tar 5ystemMovie · 2003 · 1 ep3.9This film is a visual companion piece to "Discovery", an album by Daft Punk. It tells the story of a band of four extraterrestrial musicians who are kidnapped and brought back to Earth by an evil manager. Their only hopes lie with a space p
3.9Macross: Do You Remember Love?
Movie · 1984 · 1 ep
Macross: Do You Remember Love?Movie · 1984 · 1 ep3.9A.D. 2009 - The human race is in the middle of a three-way war with a race of giant humanoid aliens called the Zentraedi (male) and Meltrandi (female). After executing a space fold that sent it and part of South Atalia Island to the edge of
3.9Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie: Part 1
Movie · 2023 · 1 ep
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie: Part 1Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos Movie 1Movie · 2023 · 1 ep3.9Usagi Tsukino and her friends are living peaceful lives as ordinary high school students. Mamoru Chiba, Usagi's boyfriend, is headed to America to study abroad. At the airport, after Mamoru proposes to Usagi, he is then mysteriously extingu
3.9Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth
OVA · 1999 · 28 ep
Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral LabyrinthGinga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden (1999)OVA · 1999 · 28 ep3.9A prequel to Legend of Galactic Heroes, focusing more on Yang Wen-li; how he became the hero of El Facile and how he handled a couple of assignments he received afterward. Spiral Labyrinth also continues with the background of Reinhard and 
3.8Macross Frontier
TV · 2008 · 25 ep
Macross FrontierMacross FTV · 2008 · 25 ep3.8After being threatened by extinction at the hands of alien invaders called the Zentradi, humanity undertook the task of guaranteeing itself a future by launching fleets of colony ships into space. On Macross Frontier, one such fleet, high s
3.8Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack
Movie · 1988 · 1 ep
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's CounterattackKidou Senshi Gundam: Gyakushuu no CharMovie · 1988 · 1 ep3.8U.C. 0093. 13 years have passed since the events of the original Mobile Suit Gundam series. But the foundations of peace are once again threatened by a new Neo Zeon army, led by the infamous Char Aznable! Their ultimate goal is to plunge Ea
3.8The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
TV · 1993 · 26 ep
The Irresponsible Captain TylorMusekinin Kanchou TylorTV · 1993 · 26 ep3.8Justy Ueki Tylor had his life all planned out: join the military, get a cushy desk job, and then retire with a big fat pension check. The perfect plan... until he wandered into a hostage situation and somehow managed to save an admiral! Now
3.8Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars
Movie · 1988 · 1 ep
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of StarsGinga Eiyuu Densetsu: Waga Yuku wa Hoshi no TaikaiMovie · 1988 · 1 ep3.8This movie, based on an anecdote of "Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu" written by novelist Tanaka Yoshiki, preludes the 110-episodes TV series by describing the first encounter between the ambitious young man Reinhard von Museal under the imperial flag
3.8Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space
Movie · 1982 · 1 ep
Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in SpaceKidou Senshi Gundam III: Meguriai Sora-henMovie · 1982 · 1 ep3.8The One Year War comes to a close, as the Zeon forces now retreat back into space. Amuro learns much more about his Newtype abilities and tries to use them the best way he can. He's pushed to his limit as he encounters the infamous Char Azn
3.8Armored Trooper Votoms
TV · 1983 · 52 ep
Armored Trooper VotomsSoukou Kihei VotomsTV · 1983 · 52 ep3.8A century of bloodshed between warring star systems has plunged nearly 200 worlds into the flames of war. Now, an uneasy truce has settled across the Astragius Galaxy... Chirico Cuvie, a special forces powered-armor pilot is suddenly transf
3.8Outlaw Star
TV · 1998 · 24 ep
Outlaw StarSeihou Bukyou Outlaw StarTV · 1998 · 24 ep3.8Gene Starwind is a jack-of-all-trades responsible for odd jobs and bounty hunting with his partner, Jim Hawking. Stuck on a rundown planet, he’s going nowhere fast. But when a bodyguard job goes sideways, he finds himself the proud owner of
3.8Macross
TV · 1982 · 36 ep
MacrossTV · 1982 · 36 ep3.8In 1999, a giant alien spacecraft crash lands on South Ataria island. Humanity proceeds to attempt to rebuild this marvel, but political conflicts centered around the Macross result in a global war. After 10 years, the Unification Wars are 
3.8Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These
TV · 2018 · 12 ep
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue TheseGinga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - KaikouTV · 2018 · 12 ep3.8In humanity's distant future, two interstellar states—the monarchic Galactic Empire and the democratic Free Planets Alliance—are embroiled in a never-ending war. The story focuses on the exploits of rivals Reinhard von Müsel and Yang Wen Li