The action genre is one of the most represented genres in anime, and “Girls with Guns” anime The subgenre is one of its more popular offshoots. The combination of beautiful and attractive young women with lots of gunplay and action is a match made in heaven for many anime fans.
“Girls with guns” is a very apt description for the subgenre, as any anime in this category often features multiple women (or just one female protagonist) using guns in combat. The story can be about anything as long as that particular feature is included to qualify as a “girls with guns” anime. Here are some The best girls with guns anime out there.
Updated October 6, 2024 by Mark Sammut: There are no new additions to Gun Themed Girls in Fall 2024, except maybe Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online. Technically, that mostly comes down to a girl with a gun, but it's worth a look if anyone is a fan of SAO.
The article has been updated with specifications for each anime, with two new additions.
16 Upot!!
MyAnimeList Score: 6.45
A new teacher arrives at the all-girls school Seishou Academy, expecting it to be like any other high school. However, there is one thing that sets Seishou apart from other schools: every student there is the embodiment of a gun. Whether it's elementary school, middle school, or high school, the girls at Seishou Academy learn how to serve as deadly weapons so they can be effective in battle.
Upot!! “Girls with Guns” is less anime than “Girls with Guns” anime, but the former definitely applies. Unlike other series that fall under the genre umbrella, the anime is more comedy than action-packed, so it may be more suited to fans of school comedies and fan service.
15 Burst Angel
MyAnimeList Score: 6.78
In alternate-reality Japan, where gun ownership has been legalized to combat rising levels of crime, Kyohei Tachibana finds himself working as a cook for four strange young girls: Jo, Meg, Amy, and Sei. These four are not just ordinary girls, but mercenaries working for a mysterious organization called Bailan. The group is investigating the presence of mutated monsters causing havoc throughout Tokyo.
Burst Angel is an early 2000s action anime that also has some mecha elements. Besides the high-octane action, the series has plenty of laugh-out-loud comedy and fanservice galore.
14 High-Rise Attack
MyAnimeList Score: 6.69
One day, Yuri Honzo finds himself transported to a mysterious world full of skyscrapers and bridges. Hunted by masked assassins wielding all kinds of weapons, Yuri desperately wants to escape, but she soon learns that her brother is also trapped in this world. As she slowly gets used to this bloody world, Yuri resolves to find her brother and get them both out.
High-Rise Attack is a “girls with guns” anime with hints of both isekai and survival horror. The mix of genres gives anime a hair-raising tension that similar shows may lack. Fans of action-packed and thrilling survival stories will surely enjoy this series.
13 A gun-toting cat
MyAnimeList Score: 7.38
Raleigh Vincent and his friend “Minnie” May Hopkins run Gunsmith Cat, a gun shop in downtown Chicago. However, the two have another job as bounty hunters who hunt down fugitives and fugitive criminals. Raleigh is a skilled sharpshooter and driver, while Minnie is a master of explosives.
A gun-toting cat is a classic 90s anime series full of non-stop action and thrills. While A gun-toting cat A very short 3-episode OVA adaptation of the manga, it's still a very good example of the archetypal “girls with guns” genre.
12 Canaan
MyAnimeList Score: 7.22
While investigating a strange incident in Shanghai, photographer Maria Osawa is drawn into a gun battle between masked assailants. He is rescued by a friend named Kanan, a Middle Eastern assassin. Kanan and Maria soon learn of a plot to get a deadly virus, and they must do whatever it takes to stop it.
Canaan is an anime spin-off of a video game428: Shibuya ScrambleBased on a script by Type-Moon writers Kinoko Nasu and Takashi Takeuchi. Despite that, the show is worth watching even without playing the game, though there are definitely occasional callbacks here and there.
11 Blue Collection Animation
MyAnimeList: 7.06
Based on the very popular strategic RPG, Blue Collection Animation Spring 2024 came and went without leaving much of an impact, a result of the anime not being readily available on a platform like Crunchyroll or HIDIVE. That said, fans of the source material may want to track down the adaptation if they just want to see the main girls and Sensei engage in some silly but fun action set pieces.
Blue Collection Animation There's a somewhat interesting post-apocalyptic setting, but it doesn't do much with the concept. Ultimately, the series is happy to pit a group of schoolgirls against each other in an explosion of over-the-top and generally light-hearted action.
10 El Cazador de la Bruja
MyAnimeList Score: 7.20
Nadi is an attractive bounty hunter who is tasked with taking care of a girl named Alice one day. Alice is a young girl who cannot remember her past, nor does she know why so many people are after her. The two go on a journey to discover the truth behind Alice's past.
El Cazador de la Bruja The last of the three “Girls with Guns” anime created by B Train, the studio that also worked on it. Noir and Madlax. The three shows have similar character tropes and storylines, making all three enjoyable for fans of the genre.
9 A dirty pair
MyAnimeList Score: 7.21
In the spacefaring future, Kei and Yuri work as trouble contractors for 3WA under the codename “Lovely Angels”. However, the world better knows them as the “Dirty Couple” because the situations they come to solve are made worse by their mere presence. Despite their reputation, the girls continue to insert themselves into almost every difficult situation, making things worse in the process.
A dirty pair This is one of the earliest examples of the “girls with guns” genre and probably the first real example of the anime genre that came out in the 80's. A dirty pair is a classic anime series, and action fans should absolutely check it out.
8 Sabagebu! – Survival Game Club!-
MyAnimeList Score: 7.34
Most of the time Girls with guns anime Action thrillers tend to lean into the deadly nature of using these types of weapons; However, there are exceptions. Sabagebu A school club that likes guns goes a different route, which usually means engaging in mock fights. Described as a “survival game”, the anime basically revolves around activities like paintball, which makes for some pretty fun and silly battles.
The characters, for the most part, are really likable. Momoka is an awesome and hilarious hero, and is supported by a huge range of girls. Among all recommended anime, Sabagebu “Cute girls doing gun things” is the closest the show gets.
7 Noir
MyAnimeList Score: 7.28
Two female assassins, Mireille Bouquet and Kirika Yuumura, cross paths and discover that they have a strange connection to each other. Wanting to discover the truth about that connection, the two girls decide to work together, known under the code name “Noir”. As they continue to take jobs, they get closer to the mysterious truth hidden in their past.
Noir is a classic “girls with guns” anime that helped popularize the genre. The studio behind it, Bee Train, followed it up with two more “Girls with Guns” series, Madlax and El Cazador de la BrujaCreating a sort of trilogy that explores the subgenre.
6 Girl with a gun
MyAnimeList Score: 7.39
The Social Welfare Agency is an Italian organization that outwardly assists in the rehabilitation of the injured but is secretly an anti-terrorist agency. Part of its organization is Special Ops Section 2, which transforms young girls who have experienced intense trauma into cybernetic assassins for the sake of peace in Italy.
The girl with the gun “Girls with Guns” is a classic example of anime from the mid-2000s, and it left a lasting impression that lasted longer than mid-popularity shows of the era. The series is much darker than many stories that explore this theme, with a lot of brutality, tragedy, and death occurring throughout the series.
5 Akiba Maiden War
MyAnimeList Score: 7.59
Nagomi Wahira is an ordinary girl who loves workers. Hoping to fulfill her dream of becoming one, she takes a job at Maid Cafe Ton Tonkoton, only to find that the job isn't what she thought it would be. The rivalry between the maid cafes is violent and deadly, and when Nagomi has no chance of her own survival, the surprisingly skilled Ranko Manen is at home using all kinds of weapons to take out her opponents.
Akiba Maiden War is a rambunctious, over-the-top anime covered head-to-toe in violence and violence. While it's certainly not for the faint of heart, fans of action anime will enjoy how the series injects humor into its violent spectacle.
4 Michiko and Hatchin
MyAnimeList Score: 7.83
Michiko Malandro breaks out of a South American prison and kidnaps Hana Morenos, freeing her from her abusive foster family. Michiko tells Hana, whom she nicknames “Hatchin”, that her father was her ex-boyfriend, and the two embark on a journey to find him, fighting thugs, gangs and all manner of criminals along the way.
Michiko and Hatchin is a unique girls with the gun anime set in a fictional South American country. The unusual setting and surprisingly touching bond between the two main characters is easily the draw of the series, though there is certainly plenty of action.
3 black lagoon
MyAnimeList Score: 8.03
Rokuro Okajima finds himself in an unfortunate situation, being held hostage by a mercenary group known as the Lagoon Company. Abandoned by his boss, Rokuro decides to join Lagoon's team, helping sharpshooter Revy, leader Dutch, and mechanic Benny get jobs in Ronapore City.
black lagoon Male characters abound, but the most prominent fighters are the ones that see the most action. The main character, Revy, obviously gets her share of fights, but many of the other female characters play just as much, such as the maid Roberta and the fake nun Ada.
2 Licorice recoil
MyAnimeList Score: 8.16
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In futuristic Japan, peace is kept by a group of female assassins and spies known as the Lycoris, who disguise themselves as high school uniforms. Takina Inoue, a member of Lycoris, was fired when her friends' safety was jeopardized to save a hostage. She is sent to Licorice's cafe, where she comes under the guidance of Chisato Nishikigi, an elite but happy-go-lucky Licorice agent for pacifism.
Licorice recoil is a relatively recent anime series that has a lot of gunplay and spy-thriller action. Apart from this, there is also a lot of light humor and slice-of-life antics, providing a good balance in tone.
1 Ghost in the Shell
MyAnimeList Score: 8.52 (SAC 2nd), 8.42 (SAC), 8.27 (Original Movie)
In the future, cybernetic science has advanced to the point where it can replace almost the entire body. In a world where almost everything is cybernetic, Public Security Section 9 works to protect Japan from criminal hackers who could destabilize the country. The group is led by Major Motoko Kusanagi, whose body has been completely replaced by cybernetics.
Ghost in the Shell One of the most famous anime franchises, its cyberpunk setting is one of its biggest draws. While Motoko Kusanagi is one of the few prominent female characters in the franchise, her prominence in the film and TV series is well deserved. Ghost in the Shell As a “girls with guns” anime.
