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Best Worldbuilding/Unique Setting

Anime
byAtomicArchitect
Jan 11 2025, 5:28 PM | Updated Jan 11, 6:53 PM
Feel free to message me if you disagree/agree or if you think I missed something :)


This list was made mostly for myself...but I wanted it to be public in case there are others with my interests.

What I look for in anime:
Lots fantasy worlds with great worldbuilding
Action Adventure animes
Special interest in uncensored 18+ anime (for violence not ecchi)
Bad Ass MCs get a slight nod as well
magic & swords > guns & mechs
Of course there are some exceptions...

This is really a list of animes to try and get others to understand what I like in a good anime. Helpful for others to make recommendations.

Ranked by score, i'll come back and rank them myself if it becomes popular
Made in Abyss
TV, 2017, 13 eps Me:- Author:10
I have a lot of opinions on this show (see my review on my profile). But, at the end of the day, this anime has some of the best world building and mysterious backstory. Can't wait to see how it'll end.
Sousou no Frieren
TV, 2023, 28 eps Me:- Author:10
Should I even have to explain this one? fantastic fantasy world...
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
TV, 2009, 64 eps Me:- Author:9
Hunter x Hunter (2011)
TV, 2011, 148 eps Me:- Author:10
Cowboy Bebop
TV, 1998, 26 eps Me:- Author:8
One Piece
TV, 1999, ? eps Me:- Author:9
The best world building that I know of
Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch
TV, 2006, 25 eps Me:- Author:9
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
TV, 2007, 27 eps Me:- Author:9
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
ONA, 2022, 10 eps Me:- Author:9
Watching this anime got me so invested in the cyberpunk world that I went out and bought the game. Both were peak
Shingeki no Kyojin
TV, 2013, 25 eps Me:- Author:10
Okay this and One piece have the best world building. change my mind! please...
Samurai Champloo
TV, 2004, 26 eps Me:- Author:9
Yakusoku no Neverland
TV, 2019, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
Kimetsu no Yaiba
TV, 2019, 26 eps Me:- Author:9
Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu
TV, 2021, 11 eps Me:- Author:8
Slightly too much romance for me but I was already invested in the cool world and magic. Had to finish it and i am glad i did
Shinseiki Evangelion
TV, 1995, 26 eps Me:- Author:7
86
TV, 2021, 11 eps Me:- Author:-
Ore dake Level Up na Ken
TV, 2024, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
Naruto: Shippuuden
TV, 2007, 500 eps Me:- Author:7
Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!
TV, 2022, 20 eps Me:- Author:8
Dororo
TV, 2019, 24 eps Me:- Author:9
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu
TV, 2016, 25 eps Me:- Author:9
Black Clover
TV, 2017, 170 eps Me:- Author:8
Jigokuraku
TV, 2023, 13 eps Me:- Author:9
One of my favorite animes coming out rn. Not only does it have an amazing concept and "world" building (its really just the unique island they have to travel to) this anime has some crazy character development in the works. The MC, Gabimaru is one of my favorite character in anime. Badass fight scenes
No Game No Life
TV, 2014, 12 eps Me:- Author:-
Amazing world building, with a MC that is just simply smarter than everyone else. Weird thing going on with him and his sister tho...really holds the anime back.
Bleach
TV, 2004, 366 eps Me:- Author:8
bad ass fight scenes
Tokyo Ghoul
TV, 2014, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Extremely unique world building. I am not usually attracted to animes that take place present time large cities but this is a BIG exception.
Claymore
TV, 2007, 26 eps Me:- Author:8
Uncensored, amazing fight scenes. Truly an anime made for adults. Bad ass. Typical fantasy world that I love so
Kami no Tou
TV, 2020, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
One of the best soundtracks in animes, but mostly because of one single song. Great world building, a lot of mystery. The MC is kinda a bitch but that changes eventually.
Owari no Seraph
TV, 2015, 12 eps Me:- Author:-
Great world building, I need to rewatch it. I can't remember a lot
Akame ga Kill!
TV, 2014, 24 eps Me:- Author:9
Dark, twisted, and yet somehow poetic. Great fantasy world, i just wish it could of lasted for longer. Great plot and good fights/animation. holds nothing back...
Sword Art Online
TV, 2012, 25 eps Me:- Author:8
Love it or hate it, it has great world building and a MC that can be pretty badass sometimes

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