High-energy action anime full of hype

Hype anime is about momentum: training arcs that pay off, rivals who push each other further, and fights animated as if the studio was handed a blank cheque. If you want an episode to end with you leaning towards the screen, start here.

The list follows tags such as tournaments, super powers, martial arts and swordplay, plus the action genre, and puts the most popular matches first. Many of these are long-runners, so check the episode count before you commit.

Most popular matches