9 Must-Watch Adventure Anime Titles With 8.0 & Higher Scores on IMDb

Looking for an exciting anime adventure that is guaranteed to deliver powerful emotions and captivate you from the very first minute? We've compiled a list of nine exceptional titles that have withstood the test of time and earned the appreciation of viewers.

These titles will immerse you in unique universes, compel you to empathize with their courageous heroes, and provide an unforgettable sense of discovery.

1. 'A Place Further Than the Universe', 2018

IMDb Score: 8.1/10

Mari Tamaki, a high school student, had always dreamed of traveling the world. So, without a plan but with complete confidence, she decided to skip school and pack her things for the long journey.

However, her trip to Tokyo was a failure – Mari got cold feet and returned home. Fate soon presented her with an unusual opportunity, though: a million yen found at the station.

She tracked down the girl who had dropped it and learned that the money had been set aside for a trip to Antarctica. As a thank you, the stranger offered to accompany her on the trip.

2. 'Kino's Journey', 2003

IMDb Score: 8.3/10

A girl named Kino travels the world with her friend, Hermes, who is a talking motorcycle. They travel from city to city in search of interesting stories, beautiful sights, and delicious food. However, they only stay in each new place for three days.

Kino loves people and other cultures, and she loves the world she lives in – so she strives to see it with her own eyes.

3. 'Made in Abyss', 2017-...

IMDb Score: 8.3/10

People have always been drawn to unexplored lands, especially those surrounded by beautiful legends. Centuries ago, travelers arrived on the island in search of the Golden City, which was said to be located at the bottom of the Abyss.

The pit was astonishingly deep and hid many dangers. For centuries, people have tried to unravel the Abyss's mysteries, descending so deep that they could never return.

4. 'Yona of the Dawn', 2014-2015

IMDb Score: 8.0/10

Princess Yona was carefree and frivolous and dreamed of love and a happy life. However, on her sixteenth birthday, she lost everything: her father, her country, and the man she trusted.

A traitor staged a coup and tried to take her life, but one of her loyal young generals managed to save her.

From that moment on, the princess's long and dangerous journey begins. She has to survive and find people she could rely on.

5. 'Delicious in Dungeon', 2024-...

IMDb Score: 8.0/10

During their adventure in the depths of a dungeon, a group of brave adventurers and treasure hunters encountered a huge problem: a fire-breathing dragon.

The dragon swallowed one of the adventurers and forced the rest to flee, leaving behind their backpacks containing money and equipment. Once on the surface, the adventurers decided to venture back into the dungeon to rescue their friend.

However, without money, they had no way to replenish their food supplies, so they had to feed on monsters.

6. 'Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation', 2021-...

IMDb Score: 8.2/10

An unemployed loser gets hit by a truck and is reincarnated as an infant in a magical world. Now named Rudeus Greyrat, he is the son of adventurers who settled in a small village.

Eager not to miss his chance at a new, successful life, Rudeus strives to master magic. Everything seems to be going well, but a terrible event occurs as soon as Rudeus grows up, causing many people, including the main character himself, to be teleported to unknown lands.

7. 'Mushi-Shi', 2005-2014

IMDb Score: 8.5/10

Not everything in this world is visible or understandable to humans. Mushi are unusual creatures that cannot be classified as either good or evil. They surround humans and can be harmful or beneficial.

Some people can see mushi, and they are called ginko. A mushi master wanders the world in search of these creatures.

8. 'To Your Eternity', 2021-...

IMDb Score: 8.3/10

An immortal being arrived on Earth from another world. It began taking the forms of the objects and animals it encountered until it gained consciousness.

Seeing a dying boy, the being took his form and decided to learn what it means to be human. The immortal set out on a long journey across the world to find the answers.

9. 'Vinland Saga', 2019-2023

IMDb Score: 8.8/10

It is the early 11th century. Thorfinn is a boy who lives in Iceland and dreams of becoming a mighty warrior. When his father is forced to embark on a long voyage, Thorfinn secretly stows away on the ship.

He could never have imagined that this reckless act would change his life forever, marking the beginning of a long and dangerous journey.