What is Revenge anime?
A primary factor that drives the plot forward, is the almost obsessive desire of one of the characters to get back at someone else.
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Masamune-kun no Revenge R
(Masamune-kun’s Revenge: R)
7.17
Description:
Masamune and Adagaki return for more romantic antics, this time on a school trip to France! (Source: Crunchyroll) Type
TV
Episodes
12
Ep.Length
23 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or Older
Status
finished
Aired
2023-07-03
Jitsu wa Ore, Saikyou Deshita?
(Am I Actually the Strongest?)
6.62
Description:
To be reincarnated into another world with the promise of a "cheat" power is one thing... but to be reborn as a baby, and then left for dead after your royal parents think you're powerless?? That's another thing entirely! Now the newly-born Reinhart—or Hart to his new friends—must find his way through a dangerous world...but luckily he's got magic that's quite literally off the charts! (Source: Kondasha USA) Type
TV
Episodes
12
Ep.Length
23 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or Older
Status
finished
Aired
2023-07-02
Ragna Crimson
7.49
Description:
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. (Source: Sentai Filmworks) Note: The first episode aired with a runtime of ~1 hour. Type
TV
Episodes
24
Ep.Length
24 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or Older
Status
finished
Aired
2023-10-01
Hametsu no Oukoku
(The Kingdoms of Ruin)
6.33
Description:
For ages, humanity flourished through the power of magic, a gift from witches to aid mankind. But times have changed. The scientific Gear Expansion has made both magic and witches obsolete. In order to liberate humanity from the blight of magic, the mighty Redia Empire began a ruthless hunt to exterminate all witches. Adonis was only a boy when the hunt began, apprentice to a witch he dearly loved. When she perishes at the hands of the empire, Adonis vows revenge. By this furious wizard’s power, blood will flow! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment) Type
TV
Episodes
12
Ep.Length
24 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or Older
Status
finished
Aired
2023-10-07
Undead Girl Murder Farce
(Undead Murder Farce)
7.91
Description:
The 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 Shizuku Hasei, travels through Europe as supernatural detective "The Cage User," solving supernatural mysteries while she searches for her lost body. (Source: Crunchyroll) Type
TV
Episodes
13
Ep.Length
24 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or Older
Status
finished
Aired
2023-07-06
Argento Soma
6.67
Description:
In the year 2059, the earth has been plagued by aliens for several years. In an effort to learn more about these aliens, Dr. Noguchi and his assistants Maki Agata and Takuto Kaneshiro try to revive the professor's experiment, a large Bio-Mechanical alien named Frank. During this process the alien comes to 'life' and the lab is subsequently destroyed leaving Takuto the only survivor and the alien disappearing into the wilderness. While Frank roams the wilderness he meets Hattie, an emotionally distressed young girl whose parents are killed in the first 'close encounter' war. Oddly enough she is able to communicate with Frank and soon after they are taken into custody by a secret agency known only as 'Funeral'. Meanwhile, Takuto wakes up in a hospital bed with his life in shambles, and his face disfigured. Motivated by vengeance and heart break, Takuto accepts an offer from the mysterious 'Mr. X' and receives a new identity as a ranking Funeral officer named Ryu Soma. (Source: ANN) Type
TV
Episodes
25
Ep.Length
25 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or older
Status
finished
Aired
2000-10-06
BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-
(BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-)
6.24
Description:
In a post-apocalyptic world of heavy metal fantasy, the only thing able to save humans from orcs, lizardmen, and other monsters is something even MORE evil. Sealed within a 14-year-old boy, the chaotic wizard Dark Schneider is unleashed to fight four mighty generals and their plot to resurrect the evil god Anslasax! (Source: Viz Media) Type
TV
Episodes
13
Ep.Length
24 Min
Rating
17+
Status
finished
Aired
2022-06-30
REVENGER
(REVENGER)
6.78
Description:
As master assassin Usui Yuen looks into a series of assassinations made on the grand samurai clan, the Satsuma, he encounters Kurima Raizo, member and survivor of one of the attacks. Together, they discover the true nature of these murders is bigger than over stolen resources. As they get closer to the truth, will they come out alive to exact revenge? (Source: Crunchyroll) Type
TV
Episodes
12
Ep.Length
24 Min
Rating
violence & profanity
Status
finished
Aired
2023-01-05
Hazure Waku no [Joutai Ijou Skill] de Saikyou ni Natta Ore ga Subete wo Juurin Suru made
(Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything With Low-Level Spells)
6.5
Description:
Touka Mimori and his classmates are abruptly catapulted into a fantasy world, summoned by the resident goddess to serve as heroes. The good news? Most of the students display amazing skills upon arrival! The bad? Mimori is the worst of the lot, bottoming out at a measly E-rank. Incensed, the goddess tosses him into a dungeon to die–but it turns out that Mimori’s skills aren’t so much worthless as they are abnormal. Abnormally powerful, perhaps! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment) Type
TV
Episodes
12
Ep.Length
24 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or Older
Status
finished
Aired
2024-07-04
Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: Gravity of the Battlefront
6.43
Description:
MS igLoo 2 goes back to the first MS igLoo and tells the story of the Federation soldiers side that has to fight against the monstrous Zakus. Each episode tells a story of a different federation soldier that is cursed by a Death God that came down to earth with the Zakus and shows the desperate struggle against mobile suits with only conventional weapons such as tanks and missiles. Each soldier, fueled with revenge, and a Death God looming over their backs, fights against the odds that is the terrible might of a Zaku. Type
OVA
Episodes
3
Ep.Length
30 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or older
Status
finished
Aired
2008-10-24
Blade Runner: Black Lotus
6.48
Description:
Los Angeles 2032. A young woman wakes up with no memories and possessing deadly skills. The only clues to her mystery are a locked data device and a tattoo of a black lotus. Putting together the pieces, she must hunt down the people responsible for her brutal and bloody past to find the truth of her lost identity. (Source: Crunchyroll) Type
TV
Episodes
13
Ep.Length
22 Min
Status
finished
Aired
2021-11-13
Tougen Anki
(Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood)
6.92
Description:
The bloodlines of “Oni” and “Momotarou” have been passed down among certain humans for generations. Long ago, the Oni, aware of their own ferocity, lived in seclusion. However, their peace was shattered by an invasion led by Momotarou. Over thousands of years, these two factions formed the “Momotarou Agency” and the “Oni Agency,” respectively, and have been locked in conflict ever since. The protagonist, Shiki Ichinose, suddenly learns of his Oni lineage following an unexpected attack by Momotarou. This revelation sets Shiki on a path to discover the destiny that lies within his blood — a meeting with the Oni dwelling within him. —A new generation of dark heroics begins here in this tale of demons! (Source: Official Site) Type
TV
Episodes
24
Ep.Length
24 Min
Status
current
Aired
2025-07-11
Blue Eye Samurai
(Blue Eye Samurai)
8.32
Description:
Driven by a dream of revenge against those who made her an outcast in Edo-period Japan, a young warrior cuts a bloody path toward her destiny. (Source: Netflix) Type
ONA
Episodes
8
Ep.Length
48 Min
Status
finished
Aired
2023-11-03
Lupin III: Island of Assassins
(Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins)
7.37
Description:
Lupin is framed for the murder of Inspector Zenigata by a mysterious assailant holding a silver-colored Walther P38 pistol Lupin himself once owned. Tracking the true killer leads Lupin to the island of the bloodthirsty Tarantula assassins inside the Devil’s Triangle. After joining the spider-tattooed army against their will, Lupin and his gang make both new friends and enemies as they not only plan to take home the Tarantulas’ massive gold repository for themselves but hunt down the shooter from Lupin’s past. Can Lupin put to rest this demon who haunts his memories with the Walther P38? (Source: Discotek Media) Type
special
Episodes
1
Ep.Length
93 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or older
Status
finished
Aired
1997-08-01
Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf
(Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf)
6.37
Description:
Ten years after the death of their foster father, brothers Terry and Andy Bogard return to Southtown to extract revenge from crime lord Geese Howard. They team up with kickboxing champion Joe Higashi and participate in the prestigious King of Fighters tournament in hopes of facing Geese and giving him his well-deserved defeat. (Source: ANN) Based on the video game Fatal Fury. Type
OVA
Episodes
1
Ep.Length
41 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or older
Status
finished
Aired
1992-12-23
Tekken: Bloodline
(Tekken: Bloodline)
6.58
Description:
"Power is everything." Jin Kazama learned the family self-defense arts, Kazama-Style Traditional Martial Arts, from his mother at an early age. Even so, he was powerless when a monstrous evil suddenly appeared, destroying everything dear to him, changing his life forever. Angry at himself for being unable to stop it, Jin vowed revenge and sought absolute power to exact it. His quest will lead to the ultimate battle on a global stage — The King of Iron Fist Tournament. Type
ONA
Episodes
6
Ep.Length
26 Min
Rating
13
Status
finished
Aired
2022-08-18
Hamelin no Violin Hiki
(Violinist of Hamelin)
6.77
Description:
Trouble arises in Staccato one day. Demons show up and start to wreak havoc on the townspeople. The entire country seems to be suffering. The source of the problem is that the "barrier" which until now has kept the demons from crossing over to the human world, is weakening. The person who sustains it is losing her strength after holding it up for so many years. That person is Queen Horn of Sforzando. Hell King Bass is trying to break through the barrier and release their "supreme leader," Kestra (Orchestra). One whose power is unparalleled yet is trapped somewhere in the world of the humans. (Source: AniDB) Type
TV
Episodes
25
Ep.Length
23 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or older
Status
finished
Aired
1996-10-02
Armored Trooper Votoms: The Last Red Shoulder
(Armored Trooper Votoms: The Last Red Shoulder)
7.43
Description:
Released in 1985, this OVA tells a critical part of the story between the TV show's Uoodo and Kummen arcs. Although the TV series covered the Red Shoulders in some detail, we didn't get to see much of Chirico's time there or the people involved, and we get both of those here. (Source: mahq.net) Type
OVA
Episodes
1
Ep.Length
54 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or older
Status
finished
Aired
1985-08-21
Mouryou Senki Madara
(Madara)
7.02
Description:
Born of legendary origins, the young Madara has grown up in obscurity as an apprentice blacksmith. An encounter with the demonic Mouki reveals his destiny, and catapults him into the middle of a mystic quest. Madara fights for revenge with the help of freedom fighters, magical swords and Kirin, the master of the Majin. His goal is to defeat his brother and then overthrow his father, the despotic Miroku. (Source: AniDB) Type
OVA
Episodes
2
Ep.Length
60 Min
Rating
Teens 13 or older
Status
finished
Aired
1991-03-20
Kizuoibito
(Wounded Man)
5.15
Description:
Yuko Kusaka is a Japanese journalist sent to Brazil to do a report on the gold rush phenomenon that seems to be making many people rich from night to day. Rumors say that among the many "garimpeiros" (gold diggers) currently on the Amazon forest, there is a Japanese known as Rio Baraki. Reaching their destination, her crew member is promptly attacked and she is raped as a warning to stop their work and return immediately to their home country. Determined to do her job, she stays and finds out from the attacker that he is none other than Baraki, a white haired muscular man with a large scar on his back. Later she discovers that his real name is Keisuke Ibaraki. Once a promising quarterback, he ended up falsely incriminated by a powerful organization known as GPX. (Source: ANN) Type
OVA
Episodes
5
Ep.Length
35 Min
Rating
Mild Nudity
Status
finished
Aired
1986-07-05