A compilation of anime titles that start with 'A'
この記事では、日本語のシラブル「A」（あ）で始まる幅広いアニメ作品を紹介します。
When we gathered titles beginning with “A,” we found all kinds of works: not only idol-themed series, but also sports anime, popular Jump titles, and hits that have been adapted into live-action films.
Some of these are available on subscription services like Prime Video and Netflix, and a few even offer the first episode for free.
If anything catches your eye, be sure to check it out!
This article might also come in handy for playing shiritori with anime titles under the “title starts with A” rule.
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Anime works starting with “A” (1–10)
Blue Exorcist
This is an anime based on Kazue Kato’s manga that began airing in 2011.
It follows Rin Okumura, a boy with demon blood, as he strives to become an exorcist and showcases his exploits.
One of its major appeals is its unique worldbuilding that blends not only fantasy elements reminiscent of the Middle Ages—such as demons and knights—but also aspects of Japanese mythology.
Another noteworthy point is that names of places and abilities in the story draw from urban legends and folklore, making it a work that incorporates a wide range of fantasy elements.
We Still Don’t Know the Name of the Flower We Saw That Day.
Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day is one of the most memorable anime titles that start with the letter “A.” Within a brief 11-episode run, it condenses a profound theme: reuniting with a deceased friend.
It’s short enough to enjoy even amid a busy schedule, yet its story leaves a deep impression.
The warm episodes woven by its relatable characters resonate with many fans.
With the original anime at its core, the franchise has expanded in various ways, allowing you to enjoy the world of the work from multiple angles.
As a masterpiece that begins with “A,” it’s definitely worth checking out.
Aharen-san Is Indecipherable
Reina Aharen, the petite and quiet girl who sits next to me, never responds no matter how much I talk to her.
Raido worries he’s being ignored, but he still wants to be friends with her.
One day, after he picks up an eraser Aharen dropped, the two of them quickly start to warm up to each other.
Aharen is simply bad at judging personal distance.
Because she can’t express her emotions well, her behavior ends up being extreme.
There’s Aharen, whose actions are hard to read, and Raido, who wants to get closer to her.
Based on the original work by Asato Mizu, serialized in Shonen Jump, this is a youthful romantic comedy that depicts the unpredictable relationship between the two and their everyday life with their classmates.
Anime titles starting with “A” (11–20)
Ah! My Goddess
This work depicts the relationship between the goddess Belldandy, who came down from the heavens, and the protagonist, Keiichi Morisato, who accidentally summoned her via a misdialed phone call.
Centered on the extraordinary entering everyday life and the various commotions that ensue, it focuses on culture-clash slapstick and romantic comedy.
Following the release of the OVA in 1993, it also spawned a TV anime and a feature film, which speaks to its popularity.
Its lively atmosphere—mixing sci-fi elements inspired by Norse mythology with everyday slapstick comedy—might seem eclectic, but that very bustle is one of the work’s major charms.
Ahiru no Sora
Set at a struggling high school basketball program, this work explores a wide range of themes centered on the players’ growth.
It portrays, in a striking way, the never-give-up attitude of characters like Sora Kurumatani—who loves basketball but is self-conscious about his short stature—as well as the team’s journey to rebuild.
Beyond the sport itself, the story shows the characters overcoming complicated family circumstances, allowing the bonds between them to be strongly felt.
The characters’ comedic sides are also essential, and by depicting both their lighthearted daily lives and their earnest commitment to the sport, the work conveys the headlong momentum of youth.
Blue Spring Ride
It’s a series by Io Sakisaka that was serialized in Bessatsu Margaret, and the anime is based on it.
The title is a coined word combining “youth” and “ride,” carrying the meaning of “riding wholeheartedly through one’s youth.” It’s a story centered on the protagonist Futaba Yoshioka, depicting the bittersweet romances of high school students.
Another major highlight is the opening theme, “Sekai wa Koi ni Ochiteiru” by CHiCO with HoneyWorks.
The lyrics capture the work’s bittersweetness and frustration, while the overall refreshing sound strongly evokes the feeling of dashing through youth.
Flowers of Evil
This is an anime that aired in 2013, based on Shuzo Oshimi’s manga.
It takes “despair” as a major theme and depicts the kind of psychological confusion unique to adolescence.
The overall tone conveys unstable mental states and an unsettled sense of self, and together with the strong sense of empathy woven in, it powerfully stirs the universal feeling of anxiety that everyone carries.
The compositions that seem to look down on the characters from a distance are also striking; I think they, too, evoke the uncertainty about the self’s trajectory and a pervasive anxiety.
The choice of ASA-CHANG & Junray’s “Hana” as the ending theme was also shocking—its unfathomable unease overlaps with the work’s style, leaving the psyche deeply agitated.