Movies and TvShows featuring "speculative-fiction" theme.
To Love-Ru (2008) is a story about Rito Yuuki, an average high school student who suddenly finds himself engaged to the extraterrestrial Lala Satalin Deviluke, the princess of the Deviluke planet. As Rito navigates through his newfound chaotic life, filled with aliens, accidental groping, and intergalactic adventures, he must also deal with his growing harem of beautiful girls who develop feelings for him.
Cid Kagenou is a young boy who aspires to become a shadowbroker, operating in the shadows. After encountering magic, he dies and reincarnates as the son of a noble. Determined to achieve his dreams, he rescues a girl and fabricates a story of being the leader of an ancient organization that fights the Cult of Diabolos. The girl joins him, and together, they establish the Shadow Garden. However, Cid soon discovers that his seemingly fictional story has a basis in reality.
Humans and katawara are at war, but there are those on each side who join forces. Tama is a fox spirit who loves humans, while her sendou brother, Jinka, despises them. Together, they use the power of spirit transformation to defeat the monstrous katawara and put an end to the evils of this chaotic age. What destiny awaits the duo at the end of their journey?
In Another World with My Smartphone follows the story of Touya Mochizuki, who is accidentally killed and reincarnated into a fantasy world with his smartphone. In this new world, Touya discovers a vast array of magical abilities and forms new friendships, embarking on exciting adventures while trying to unravel the mysteries of this parallel universe.
The year is 1939 - it was then that the Neuroi appeared. Nobody knows where they came from or what their ultimate agenda is, but the fact remains that their attacks drove people out of their towns and cities. In order to take arms against them, humanity develops a new anti-Neuroi weapon called the "Striker Unit." Using the power of magic to fight against the monsters, this new device enhances and amplifies the power of female magic-wielders. To use this device, young witches from all over the world have been brought together to form an elite task force unit called the 501st Joint Fighter Wing, commonly known as the "Strike Witches."
From the New World is set in a world where children develop psychic powers at the age of puberty. The story follows a group of teenagers who uncover the dark secrets of their society, including the existence of a utopian village and the dark history of their ancestors. As they uncover the truth, they must confront the harsh realities of their world and make difficult choices that will determine the fate of humanity.
Stars are everything, granting abilities to Tamers. So when Ivy was born without one, her village took it as an ill omen! Now banished, she leads a lonely life of salvaging rubbish to survive. That is until she befriends Sora, a weak little slime, in the forest. Together, the delicate duo embarks on a heartwarming journey of survival and discovers there’s more to Ivy than being starless.
Stars are everything, granting abilities to Tamers. So when Ivy was born without one, her village took it as an ill omen! Now banished, she leads a lonely life of salvaging rubbish to survive. That is until she befriends Sora, a weak little slime, in the forest. Together, the delicate duo embarks on a heartwarming journey of survival and discovers there’s more to Ivy than being starless.
Sato is a high school boy in love with his best friend Hime, an unearthly beauty from another realm. So when she moves back to her home world to get married, Sato doesn’t think twice—he follows her and crashes the wedding. Then, after a kiss from Hime, he suddenly becomes the new groom! But here, Hime is a Ring Princess and her husband is destined to be the Ring King: a hero of immense power.
In a world where women dominate the battlefield with powerful exosuits called Infinite Stratos, Ichika Orimura becomes the first ever male pilot. As he enters an academy filled with girls from all over the world, Ichika must navigate romantic rivalries, political intrigue, and the challenges of mastering his newfound abilities.
What is the true identity of the solitary Raven Consort? The Raven Consort is a special consort living deep in the inner palace who, despite her title, does not perform nighttime duties for the emperor. Some who have seen her say she has the appearance of an old woman, while others describe her as a young girl. The Raven Consort's name is Shouxue. She has the ability to use mysterious arts and will accept any favor asked of her, whether it is to find something lost or to curse someone to death. The current emperor, Gaojun, visits her one night to ask a favor. Their meeting exposes a secret that will turn history on its head...
Yotsuya Yuusuke is a loner who likes to spend his time playing video games. One day, he and his classmates Shindou Iu and Hakozaki Kusue are transported to a fantasy world where they are given a mission to save human civilization. In order to return home, they must complete various quests and face dangerous creatures along the way. Yotsuya, Iu, and Kusue must rely on their wits and skills to survive and fulfill their destiny.
Astro is a robotic boy created by Dr. Tenma to replace his late son. When Tenma destroys his laboratory and shuts down Astro the Ministry of Science revives him, and tries to give him a normal life as a 6th grade student that occasionally helps keep renegade robots from causing harm.
Sumireko Ogawa’s dream of becoming a novelist is reinvigorated with new rumors of mystical incidents. Now a clerk at a bookstore, she enlists her young coworker, Ren Adashino, to investigate urban legends, black magic, and ghost stories across the city. Sumireko has a knack for triggering magical events, and Ren has a dark secret of his own. Will they survive their investigation unscathed?
A deadly virus known as "Algernon" has attacked humanity. At the forefront of the battle is the mysterious Akamatsu Industries, this undercover organization uses enhanced weapons known as NeuroNoids to battle Algernon. Also helping with their secret efforts is the mysterious mutant who is known as "Betterman."
The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter follows the story of Noir Starga, a young man who discovers a hidden dungeon filled with rare treasures and powerful monsters. He gains the ability to level up himself and his servants, as well as consult with a magical book that provides him with knowledge and guidance. With his newfound powers, Noir sets out on an adventure to conquer the dungeon and uncover its secrets.
Combatants Will Be Dispatched! follows an evil organization's agent named Six as he is sent to a fantasy world to conquer it. Alongside his partner, Alice, they encounter a variety of eccentric characters, engage in hilarious scenarios, and face off against powerful adversaries. This comedic and action-packed anime is a must-watch for fans of fantasy and comedy genres.
In the latter half of 21st century, humans leave the Earth and begin to live in space. In order to adapt to the environment in space and deal with the hostile aliens in Jupiter, genetically engineered children called "Princes" are artificially raised and trained to be pilots of armed robots "AHSMB (Advanced High Standard Multipurpose Battle Device). This is a story about one of the teenage "Princes", Hitachi O Izuru, who studies in an academic city Grandzehle.
Magias Academy Ataraxia Hybrid × Heart (2016) is set in a world where magical energy exists, and the story revolves around Kizuna Hida, a high school student with the abilities to enhance girls' powers by doing ‘something’ for the girls.
ARMS is an manga series that is heavily influenced by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The series is created by Kyoichi Nanatsuki and Ryoji Minagawa. In 1999, the manga received the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōnen. The manga was adapted as an anime series called Project ARMS. It stars a young man named Ryo Takatsuki, who at the beginning of the series believes that he was in an accident causing his right arm to be severed from his body. However, as the story progresses, it is revealed that he was actually a test subject for experiments involving genetics and an "ARMS" nanomachine implant, along with 3 other youths: Kei Karuma, Takeshi Tomoe, and Hayato Shingu. They all meet under strange circumstances and after many battles they set off on a journey to rescue Ryo's girlfriend Katsumi Akagi who is kidnapped by the Egrigori. The Egrigori are the creators of the ARMS technology.