What is Henshin anime?

Japanese for "transformation" (metamorphosis or disguise).A "henshin anime" is any anime, where the characters or their costumes transform, such as Sailor Moon. The henshin switches on the character's special powers, and is frequently accompanied by a costume change. Often the change of clothing is the only outward indicator that the character has changed and yet nobody seems to notice the hero's true self.Most henshin heroes have a special item which they use to change into their heroic form. These items are usually activated by a command phrase (which is often in Engrish, for some reason), triggering a transformation sequence.

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Attack on Titan: The Final Season

(Attack on Titan: The Final Season)

8.5

Description:

4 years after the Survey Corps reached the shore beyond the walls, Falco Grice and Gabi Braun are among Marley's "Warrior Candidates" who wish to inherit the power of the Titans. After emerging victorious in a hard-fought war, they continue their military training when Marley shifts its focus on invading Paradis once again. Nevertheless, in the midst of this announcement, Reiner has an unexpected encounter with a key person from his past... one who brings along terror and chaos. (Source: Anime News Network)
Type

TV

Episodes

16

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

Violence, Profanity

Status

finished

Aired

2020-12-07

Attack on Titan: The Final Season Part 2

(Attack on Titan: The Final Season Part 2)

8.27

Description:

The war for Paradis zeroes in on Shiganshina just as the Jaegerists have seized control. After taking a huge blow from a surprise attack led by Eren, Marley swiftly acts to return the favor. With Zeke’s true plan revealed and the military forced under a new rule, this battle might be fought on two fronts. Does Eren intend on fulfilling his half-brother’s wishes or does he have a plan of his own? (Source: Funimation)
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Violence, Profanity

Status

finished

Aired

2022-01-09

Kill la Kill

(Kill la Kill)

8.12

Description:

After the murder of her father, Ryuuko Matoi has been wandering the land in search of his killer. Following her only lead—the missing half of his invention, the Scissor Blade—she arrives at the prestigious Honnouji Academy, a high school unlike any other. The academy is ruled by the imposing and cold-hearted student council president Satsuki Kiryuuin alongside her powerful underlings, the Elite Four. In the school's brutally competitive hierarchy, Satsuki bestows upon those at the top special clothes called "Goku Uniforms," which grant the wearer unique superhuman abilities. Thoroughly beaten in a fight against one of the students in uniform, Ryuuko retreats to her razed home where she stumbles across Senketsu, a rare and sentient "Kamui," or God Clothes. After coming into contact with Ryuuko's blood, Senketsu awakens, latching onto her and providing her with immense power. Now, armed with Senketsu and the Scissor Blade, Ryuuko makes a stand against the Elite Four, hoping to reach Satsuki and uncover the culprit behind her father's murder once and for all. (Source: MAL Rewrite)
Type

TV

Episodes

24

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Violence, Profanity

Status

finished

Aired

2013-10-04

Miraculous World

(Miraculous World)

8.08

Description:

Collection of specials for the Miraculous Ladybug series set in different locations around the world.
Type

special

Episodes

3

Ep.Length

60 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2020-09-26

Miraculous Ladybug Season 3

(Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir Season 3)

8.07

Description:

3rd Season of Miraculous Ladybug
Type

TV

Episodes

26

Ep.Length

22 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2018-12-01

Miraculous Ladybug

(Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir)

8.06

Description:

Set in modern-day Paris, the series focuses on a teenaged junior high school girl. Marinette Dupain-Cheng and her classmate, Adrien Agreste. When evil arises in Paris, Marinette transforms into Ladybug, while Adrien transforms into Cat Noir. However, neither know each other's secret identities: Marinette doesn't realise that her school crush, Adrien, is Cat Noir and Cat Noir doesn't know that his partner and crush, Ladybug, is actually Marinette. Together, they're a crime-fighting duo who protect Paris against the mysterious villain, Hawk Moth and his akuma. (Source: Wikipedia)
Type

TV

Episodes

26

Ep.Length

22 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2015-10-19

Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight Movie

(Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight Movie)

8.14

Description:

"Starlight" - it's a distant star, long ago, and in the far future. Two girls, who were struck by the light of the stage in this play, exchanged their destinies. "Two people's stars, waiting on stage." To burn out ordinary fun and joy and fulfill our destinies. A destiny to become a blast furnace at just 5 years old... what a danger. Eventually the two will meet again. One continued to stand on the stage of tragedy, the other jumped in, separated, jumped in, rewrote their destinies... and created a new chapter full of light. No girl was burned and fell from the tower, nor was she imprisoned. Then... what is the end of that new chapter? "Starlight" is a story of an unknown author. Where does the light come from and where does it go? And who is "starring" in this story?
Type

movie

Episodes

1

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2021-06-04

Miraculous Ladybug Season 2

(Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir Season 2)

8.03

Description:

Type

TV

Episodes

26

Ep.Length

22 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2016-12-11

Miraculous Ladybug PV

7.98

Description:

Marinette Dupain-Cheng, an awkward high-school student, has inherited magical ladybug-shaped earrings. The ornaments grant the power of Luck to whoever wears them. Yet there is one condition: they have to be worn in an altruistic manner, or the user must beware the consequences! Whenever the situation needs it, Marinette becomes Ladybug, and her sidekick Chat Noir fights alongside her. They fight against the evil that threatens their hometown, as the miraculous guardians of Paris. Note: This PV was an early concept for the current TV series.
Type

special

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

3 Min

Rating

Status

finished

Aired

2012-09-03

Miraculous Ladybug Season 4

(Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir Season 4)

7.96

Description:

Season 4 of Miraculous Ladybug
Type

TV

Episodes

26

Ep.Length

23 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2021-04-11

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars

(Sailor Moon Sailor Stars)

7.93

Description:

Like the R Season, SailorStars is divided into two arcs: The first arc (also filler) solves some conflicts from the SuperS season, and also sees the return of the Outer Senshi, Haruka, Michiru, Setsuna, and Hotaru (now reborn as a child). The second arc is the actual plot from the manga. Usagi bids farewell to Mamoru, who is going to America to study abroad. In his place comes the Three Lights, an idol trio consisting of three boys, Seiya, Taiki, and Yaten. The new enemy is Galaxia, a woman who desires to rule the entire galaxy by collecting the Star Seeds of humans. Three new Senshi appear, the Sailor Starlights, who also intend to stop Galaxia without Sailormoon's help.
Type

TV

Episodes

34

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

1996-03-09

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R

(Sailor Moon R)

7.92

Description:

The season is divided into two arcs: One arc being an anime filler (to give Takeuchi Naoko time to make the next manga), and the other arc being the actual Black Moon plot. The first arc shows Usagi and Co. having their memories restored from the first season. Their enemies are a pair of aliens, Ail and Ann, who are seeking human energy to restore their life tree. Mamoru had yet to recover his memories and he appeared as the Moonlight Knight rather than Tuxedo Kamen. This arc only lasted for 13 episodes. The second arc introduces Chibi-Usa, a little girl from the future who is searching for the Silver Crystal. The new enemies are the Black Moon Clan, comprising of the Ayakashi sisters (Cooan, Beruche, Karaberas, and Petz), Rubeus, Safir, Esmeraude, Prince Demando, and Wiseman. They too want the Silver Crystal so that they can take over the future. The Sailor Senshi's adventure continues...
Type

TV

Episodes

43

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

1993-03-06

Saint Seiya: Meiou Hades Juuni Kyuu-hen

7.92

Description:

Hades is planning to take over the world, to achieve that goal, he sends out deceased Gold Saints to take Athena's head. Seiya and the other Bronze Saints come to help but their help isn't appreciated by the remaining Gold Saints that are still alive. (Source: ANN)
Type

OVA

Episodes

13

Ep.Length

25 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2002-11-09

Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa 2

(Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas 2)

7.88

Description:

The sequel to Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa.
Type

OVA

Episodes

13

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2011-02-23

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal Season III

(Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal Season III)

7.86

Description:

Usagi Tsukino is still struggling to balance her home life with the duties of being Sailor Moon, the guardian of love and justice. Along with the other Sailor Guardians and her boyfriend Mamoru Chiba, they begin investigating cases of students from Mugen Academy, a school for the most elite students, who are being transformed into monsters. During the investigation, they meet three strange individuals: Haruka Tenou, a handsome racecar driver; Michiru Kaiou, a talented violinist; and Hotaru Tomoe, a mysterious girl with a weak constitution. As more incidents occur, the Sailor Guardians are met with another surprise—the appearance of two new planetary protectors with motives of their own. Despite the newcomers' questionable allegiance to Usagi and her comrades, they all face a threat from a common enemy: an evil entity who calls himself Pharaoh 90. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Type

TV

Episodes

13

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2016-04-04

Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa

(Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas)

7.84

Description:

A Holy War, from ancient mythology, where the Goddess Athena and Hades have fought against each other while defending the earth repeatedly over the span of 200 years. The story takes place in 18th century Europe, 243 years prior to the original "Saint Seiya" Three small children, Tenma, Alone, and Sasha have all shared a very happy childhood together. Tenma who is quite aggressive but upstanding has moved to Sanctuary to become a saint. It is there that he is reunited with Sasha who is the sister of Alone and learns that she is the reincarnation of Goddess Athena. Alone, who is kind, gentle and loves painting was chosen for the body of enemy King Hades. Tenma eventually becomes a saint of Pegasus and engages in a fierce battle with his best friend Alone, the King of Hades. Pegasus Tenma, King Hades, and the Goddess Athena and through the twist of their 3 fates merge together which unfolds a prologue to the original Saint Seiya. (Source: TMS Entertaiment)
Type

OVA

Episodes

13

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2009-06-24

Miraculous Ladybug Christmas Special

(Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir Christmas Special)

7.83

Description:

Type

special

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

Status

finished

Aired

2016-12-11

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S

(Sailor Moon S)

7.83

Description:

This season makes a turning point in the Sailor Moon story. The Sailor Senshi are confronted by a new enemy, the Death Busters. Rei had a premonition that this enemy would rule the world in an era called the Silence. To do this, the Death Busters need to find the three Talismans that would summon the Holy Grail. However, two mysterious Sailor Senshi, Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune, plan to find the Talismans before them... but without Sailor Moon's help.
Type

TV

Episodes

38

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

1994-03-19

Miraculous Ladybug OVA

7.82

Description:

Zag Entertainment founder, CEO, and producer Jeremy Zag confirmed that Zag Entertainment and Toei Animation are co-producing a 2D-animated OVA for its Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir series. In addition, series director Thomas Astruc confirmed that the OVA will feature the newer design of Cat Noir/Adrien based on the CG animated series, instead of the design featured in the 2012 promotional video. (Source: ANN)
Type

OVA

Status

tba

Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter Sanctuary - Yomigaerishi Gold Saint-tachi no Shinwa

7.83

Description:

Is a summary of the Saga Hades Sanctuary from the perspective of the golden knights resurrected, especially Shura, Camus and Saga.
Type

special

Episodes

2

Ep.Length

54 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2003-01-01

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