Arsène Lupin III is the grandson of a world-famous thief, and he’s made it his goal in life to live up to his grandfather as a world-renowned thief himself. Despite being a man who works in shadows and with amazing stealth, he has attained a certain amount of infamy and a lot of people (inspectors, criminals, and other thieves) know him all too well. As a result of this, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that often enough guns are brought onto the scene and at least some gunfire is exchanged each episode. Just about every main character in the series has a pistol on them at all times, except for Goemon, who prefers his sword. Also, each character is surprisingly accurate with their aim, except for the bad guys as they never seem to be able to hit anyone. At the top of the gun game though is Lupin’s partner/right-hand man Jigen, who can perform a 0.3-second quick-draw as well as use machine guns, sniper rifles, and even a PTRS anti-tank rifle. For thieves, they really aren’t that quiet.

A little bit like Jormungand of the 90s, Gunsmith Cats follows the adventures of our protagonists selling guns in the “gun free” zone of Chicago. First there’s Rally Vincent who knows all her weapons like the back of her hand and knows how to use them and then there’s her partner Minne May Hopkins who’s an explosions expert. Together, they know just about everything that has to do with weaponry and havoc. They also tend to meet some unsavory characters in their line of work and in this three-episode OVA the two get blackmailed into working for a much larger and complicated organization. With such professions and backgrounds mixed together with a western vibe, Gunsmith Cats really exploits the wildness of its characters and settings. Gun fights galore and insane high-speed chases in a 1967 Mustang GT, it’s best to just sit back and enjoy the spectacular display of impossibilities. Though, guns and bounty hunters might not seem out of place in an old-time Chicago, driving through the streets at incredible speeds is just something you’ll never see. The only real hitch to the show is its vintage qualities, which might not be for everyone nowadays.

You would think after being trapped in one video game and having to save his “girlfriend” from another, Kirito would have had his fill of video games for one lifetime. However, he doesn’t really have a choice when a new game called Gun Gale Online is infiltrated by a player able to kill people in real life by shooting them in game. Despite Kirito still playing with his trademark dual blade style, most of this online world is comprised of gun fights. Sinon, a deadly sniper, is always awesome to watch scope and take down a target. It’s pretty epic to watch her fall from a skyscraper and dodge hundreds of bullets flying her way. Asuna is once again pretty incredible with her skills as well. In general, the amount of ammo being unleashed is insane. One of the greatest scenes in this season, and one proving just how overpowered Kirito is (despite doing this almost every episode), is when a couple comes charging in at him with their turret blazing, and he starts performing some Star Wars acrobatics, deflecting every single bullet that’s coming his way. It’s truly epic.

Jormungand explores the complex underworld of arms dealers through the idealistic Koko Hakmatyar as she enlists a child soldier, Jonah, into her team of bodyguards. Despite Koko’s illegal and dangerous line of work, she chases after the goal of world peace. It’s this strange ideal of hers in such an unruly place that glues her comrades together. With the primary relationship taking place between a child soldier and an arms dealer, of course there was bound be a lot of guns. Just the physical amount of guns present in the show is insane. Everyone always feels strapped and ready to take on anyone who poses a threat. Considering the scope of the underworld presented, the show rightfully takes on a lot of blood and gore. Every second of the show is like a scene with bullets raining down and bodies being ripped apart. Most characters in fact seem to get a certain satisfaction while thrust into the chaos. It’s absolutely perfect for someone who has a craving for action packed thrillers.

Think Attack on Titan, but with guns and smaller monsters. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress throws viewers into a world that is being overran by a species of monsters, similar to zombies, that can only be killed thoroughly if their heart is pierced. That’s nothing too unusual in an anime setting, but add a layer of iron protecting these monsters hearts, and well you have a very particular and difficult problem to solve. Though some weaponry has been developed to take on these creatures, also known as Kabane, it’s been Ikoma’s goal to develop a weapon that will be more effective in the fight for humanity. When the entire first episode is based around this exact struggle, you know you’re in for a gun-oriented ride. Add to that struggle a steady hand with gore and you have yourself some amazing fight scenes. Consistently the show impresses with a mixture of hand-to-hand combat, swordsmanship, and pointblank power shots.

Shoving you through a hellish scene of Nazi vampires ravaging London, Hellsing Ultimate is a furious ride with bullets flying all about. Defending London from the invasion of Nazis as well as the opportunistic positioning of the Vatican is the Hellsing Organization. Though the odds seemed stacked against Integra and her troops, she does have her own warriors of the night. First and foremost, there’s Alucard, the original vampire, who heavily relies upon decimating ghouls with his specialized glocks. Dual-wiedling and accurate, Alucard obliterates anyone and everyone standing in his way. Then there’s the newest recruit to the Hellsing Organization, Seras, who sports a monstrous sniper rifle that can pierce through an entire squadron. She also can get in a semi-mecha gatling gun that can take down aircrafts with ease. Adding a cherry on top, are the scenes where ordinary people just whip out a pistol or machine gun of their own to show these undead creatures of the night what’s up with the living.

The Imperial Empire and rules the East and the Federation controls the West of the continent of Europa. War has finally broken out between the two, and the neutral country of Gallia has been invaded by the Empire. Well, despite the Empire’s vast army and resources, Gallian forces have found hope in the ragtag crew of Squad 7 in the Gallian militia. Though the story is centered around the characters Welkin, Isara, and Alicia; the narrative follows the entirety of Squad 7. To put it simply, it’s an anime that depicts both the horrors and friendships that arise in wartime, and luckily for gun fans, the battles bear many similarities to that of World War II. Expect to see powerhouse tanks tear apart the battlefield, snipers scoping out powerful enemies, and stormtroopers taking out entire squads. It does all of this episode by episode as you follows the war effort, battle after battle of hard-earned territory.

One of the best detective sci-fi’s out there, Psycho Pass follows the experiences of a fresh recruit, Akane Tsunemori, into Japan’s futuristic police force. In this world, everything is controlled and regulated by a system known as the Sybil System. It determines every single person’s emotional and mental stress as well as decides if that person is safe within society. For the most part, this system has led to some to an overall peaceful and happy society. Nonetheless, there are those who find issues with the society and rightfully so. A heavy visual aspect of this show is the use of the “Dominator.” It’s a gun of sorts that uses the Sybil infrastructure to determine a suspect or criminals mental state and then enters a paralyzer mode or a lethal mode. It even has a mode that deconstructs metal and various other materials. Though there is a healthy dose of Dominator action each episode, what really pushes the show up is how it views guns. Despite being just a tool, Kogami states from the very beginning the importance of being stronger than the tool. There’s even a heavy distinction between the Dominator and a regular gun as one represents personal justice (revenge) while the other displays a systemic justice.

Enter a world where Vash the Stampede has a $60,000,000 bounty on his head. With such a number over his spiky head, it’s no wonder that both bounty hunters and insurance teams are after him at all times. However, upon first impressions, most people would never assume that this carefree and free dancing man is actually the wanted man. Trigun in many ways is an exploration of why and how this contrast came into existence. How could you not expect showdowns with guns when thrown into a setting that is essentially the Wild West. Practically everyone carries a gun, and with a $60,000,000 reward tacked to his name, it’s no wonder why most are pointed at Vash. As a result, bullets fly at a constant rate and Vash with his no kill attitude tends to make the fight sequences last quite a while. However, Vash isn’t the only one to display some epic gunmanship. Nicolas D. Wolfwood is incredible to watch once he unstraps his cross from his back, Meryl has a countless amount of small pistols to surprise opponents with, and Millie can dish out massive punishment with her gatling gun

Rokurou Okajima is your everyday desk jockey. He’s a small player working to achieve balance and comfort in his rather average life. However, when his company basically sells him off, he ends up joining the mercenary group, Black Lagoon. Thus, begins his adventures exploring the morally gray, fleeting, and intense life of a mercenary in the black market sector. In general, Black Lagoon lights the screen up with constant gun battles every episode. The crew that we follow take on Nazis, Yakuza, gangsters, and assassins in glorious and brutal battles on a frequent basis it would seem. Leading the foray into every battle is Revy, the loud and brash gunslinger of the Lagoon Company. With dual pistols, Revy never leaves an opponent, or anyone/thing blocking her way, without a few holes. Composing the rest of the crew is the newbie Rokurou, aka Rock, who gets the thrill of shooting an RPG in the first episode, the iron-armed Dutch, and the computer whiz Benny. Together, this group takes on just about any assignment and will make sure the task gets done, even if that requires taking down a target’s military base.