34 Anime You Should Watch Before You Die [Updated 2024]

Action anime has a foundation that is so intense that it has swiftly seized a place in the hearts of anime fans. All of these well-known anime have captivating artwork and original plots.

It was far more difficult to build this list. Not only because there was such a large variety to pick from, but also because I was aware from the beginning that I would be skipping several shows that many people hold in high regard.

Because of this, I sincerely hope that some of you will read the following sentence before scrolling down the list in order to see what has been left out and become unhappy.

This medium bears the highest importance in our hearts and cannot be replaced, whether it does so by making us laugh or cry.

However, there are some anime series that we like over others in the enormous pool that the industry has to offer.

Some shows give us the feeling of privilege for being able to have such a wonderful experience, breaking our hearts worse than a truck. And that anime is different for everyone of us. Each person has a different series that has particularly touched them.

1. Carole & Tuesday

The musical staging portion, which is Carole & Tuesday’s main focus, dominates the competition. That, in my opinion, is what matters the most; if the staging, whether vocal, musical, or visual, are poor, the suspended state of confusion is shattered.

The entire scene is ruined when Minmei performs in SDF Macross with a derp face or when the vocalists in Million Doll don’t merit the listeners’ stunned looks.

Carole & Tuesday (Credits: studio Bones)

There is one enormous issue I must address: Carole & Tuesday chooses to focus on a huge tale rather than merely the music.

The show falters when it comes to carrying out that narrative. This shouldn’t be unsettling for a Watanabe production because the two most recent ones I watched—Sakamichi no Apollon and Zankyou no Terror—both battled to tie together their beginnings and endings and failed to recreate their original greatness.

Watanabe invented the concept of average middle halves; however, if you, please give a show 24 episodes, the gap between the beginning and the conclusion is doubled.

It’s the examination of Watanabe’s storytelling skills. I adore the gorgeous characters, gorgeous music, gorgeous shot compositions, and gorgeous thoughts woven throughout the story.

Though beauty is merely that. Neither personality nor interesting statements are made by beauty. Although I adore beauty, it has its limits. It takes practice and improvement to reach perfection. You travel down a confusing path filled with possible stops before arriving at a single desired site. Regrettably, Tuesday and Carole became stranded on the way.

2. Megalo Box

The plot thus far centers on “Gearless” Joe, who lost his title as Megalonia’s champion and returned to fighting in the underworld as Nomad.

We are given brief snippets of what has transpired in the seven years following the events of Joe’s encounter alongside Yuri as he moves from ring to ring. Joe has become out of touch with someone, along with his pal Sachio and ex-coach Nanbu.

Megalo Box (Credits: TMS Entertainment)

As the episode discusses issues of repentance, substance abuse, and immigration, Joe is now going through a mental struggle.

The latter comes in the form of a member of an immigrant group as the Casa, whom Joe finds himself assisting in saving the territory they call home—this time having any equipment once more, not even gloves for fighting.

Joe temporarily assumes the job of coach for Chief, an immigrant. Although it’s fun to watch the bouts, some particular choreography should be better.

Despite this tiny flaw, the fantastic soundtrack in Megalo Box more than makes up for it.

Rap music accentuates the urban ghetto feeling I felt anytime when the program centered on slum dwellings and the other people struggling to get involved in their own lives, hip-hop melodies that made you feel like I was witnessing The Boondocks.

Similar to Junk Dog’s own mentality of wanting to compete against formidable foes and prevail, the spirit of the show is sincere and unadulterated. His motivation is unadulterated.

3. Dorohedoro

The Magic Realm, where sorcerers who wield magic by emitting black smoke reside, and a grimy industrial location known as “the hole” are where most of Dorohedoro takes place.

By conjuring portal-like doors with their power, sorcerers are able to go from the power Realm into the Hole.

At the beginning of the series, it becomes obvious that sorcerers have been visiting the Hole and applying their magic to studies on humanity for practice and for some time.

Kaiman, a human from the Hole who one day awakens with a lizard head and severe amnesia and no recollection of his prior meeting or of the sorcerer who put an incantation on him, is introduced in the opening pages of Dorohedoro.

Dorohedoro (Credits: MAPPA)

From this point on, Dorohedoro’s story becomes much richer and more intricate, incorporating a sizable cast of protagonists and numerous intertwining plotlines. Despite it all, the narrative is driven forward by the mystery surrounding Kaiman’s past and true identity.

The series becomes much darker, existential, and surreal as it is revealed that “Kaiman” actually consists of a blend of several different people, the end of volume 10 (about chapter 60).

Questions get addressed in Dorohedoro in a way that typically only leads to additional questions, in a slow-burning way that is sure to please fans of deep puzzles and novelists who have enjoyed working on projects for a long time.

Of course, the Dorohedoro manga is the subject of our discussion today rather than the anime. And a significant, if not the most important, factor in what makes the series so compelling and appealing involves the beautiful artwork.

Hayashida only uses black and white, and his distinctively gritty, lo-fi aesthetic adds to the series’ desolate, almost post-apocalyptic feel.

Although the “dirty” appearance, Hayashida still manages to render her illustrations in a way that is precise and elaborate at times, with a style that recalls those of Hyung Min-Woo’s work on Priest or the art from Frank Miller’s Sin City. Particularly striking are the Dorohedoro frescoes that display the Hole’s scenery and intimate battles.

4. Children of the Whales

Children of the Whales recounts the lives of the Mud Whale’s marked people, who essentially die young but possess cool telekinetic abilities (called Thymia). There are some unmarked people who age, but because there aren’t many of them, most people are still young.

The mayor of a city is one of the unguarded, and together with the other unmarked, they form an advisory council to make for the community in which they live.

Due to their short lifespans, those who are marked are not on the council; therefore, the unmarked, who have life experience, make decisions for them. They travel around aboard a ship termed the Mud Whale that plows through a sand sea as it wishes.

Children of the Whales (Credits: J.C. Staff)

Children of the Whales is unbelievably ambitious. I’m familiar with the genre because I read utopian young adult books a lot growing up. There are personalities, eye-catching aesthetics, expositional narrative, and an universe to discover.

I had intended to write a brief review of this show, calling it a solid idea that needed to be developed, but I’m a writer in the first place, so why not explore deeper?

My main issue with this program is that, at least in the anime, it doesn’t go into great detail about the topics. You have probably already taken in a lot from reading that summary in its entirety.

Thymia? Emotional strength? Who are marked and unmarked? Lykos, who is he? Where did she originate? Are there many islands that the Mud Whale encounters? Has someone from the outside visited their spacecraft before? How are individuals marked? Do they have a birthmark?

5. Drifting Dragons

The story’s narrative is straightforward: it tracked the actions of the drakes living aboard the dirigible Quin Zaza. In essence, drakes are dragon hunters. These dragons are hunted in the celestial realm and traded for goods like meat.

On the Quin Zaza, there were roughly a dozen characters, but just four of them received the greatest attention. Except for Lee, the financial advisor, whose name is simple, I can’t even recall the other characters’ names.

Takita is a rookie dragon who resembles the game’s primary female lead.

Drifting Dragons (Credits: Polygon Pictures)

The protagonist is Mika, the malevolent master draker who is always ravenous and impetuous. Vanabelle, a mute but magnificent female supporting role, and Giraud, a youthful but responsible male secondary character, are also present.

Everyone else simply merges into the lead draker, cook, mechanical worker, captain, co-captain, and the additional drawers. A Day in the Life of the Quin Zaza team is sort of the first episode’s theme.

They slay a dragon before docking to market their goods. The crew of the Zaza is virtually homeless and lives off their meager earnings because the ship is not authorized by authorities in charge of dragon hunting.

When a dragon appears, they flip out and urge Mika, Takita, Vana (Colleen O’Shaughnessey), and the other heroes to take it down because they are despised by the landlubber normies.

The pregnant female of the last dragon they killed appears from the cloud, revealing exactly what occurs, setting off a perilous journey in which crazy Mika senses the demonic being’s emotions and peers into its unsettling nest of mouths.

With easily, the pilot creates a convincing universe and captures our attention with its huge, imposing fauna, which is adorned with (presumably tasty?) bioluminescent extensions and suggests a certain amount of intelligence.

Additionally, these creatures are undoubtedly marinated in acidic soy sauces and exotic tales. Strangely, no villain is shown, and the absence of one might be preferable for the show.

6. Ultraman

A good start for the first series to properly establish itself as a distinct continuity from everything that came before.

The Earth Defense Force, which has so far expressed the greatest level of concern, immediately established the Biological Defensive Guard after unusual lights and writing began to appear in the sky.

As one of the more aggressive Ultramen, Jonias’ merger with Hikari forced Hikari into it by taking control of his body when humans disregarded his warnings.

An advantage animation has through live action is that the climax includes four creatures instead of just one, two, or three.

Ultraman (Credits: Tsuburaya Production)

Simply put, the Orb story is about a journey to accept oneself for who they really are. But that would’ve been a terrible way to sum up the entire story.

The focus of the Ultra series now centers on an online research organization rather than some abomination task force hunting down monsters (get acquainted with hearing that every time I have to cover other recent shows).

They identify as the “Something Search People” and discuss supernatural happenings in their society. The gigantic beasts of this realm hold their greatest fascination. Even in danger of their lives, the three seek to record any monster sightings they can. Another solid, if slightly average, episode.

The crew is appropriately irritated by the scientist Dr. Nishiki, who was hired to assist with the research of disappearing woods (an incident that also occurred in Africa).

He is also hypocritical because he is an environmentalist but has a private aircraft. The demonic parent angle is entertaining, but it concludes with a somewhat depressing tone.

Although it is explained that Jonias can only use the power on benign creatures towards the climax, this at least keeps the finale from being completely depressing. Nothing extraordinary, but enough to appreciate.

7. Levius

The universe in which Levius is set is an alternate past in which the events of Universe War One were different, and the development of steam technology had a significant global impact.

It is an insightful essay on the nature of conflict, chaos, humanity, and life, but one that is drenched in ugliness and bloodshed.

There isn’t much new here because we’ve seen similar over-the-top compulsive characters before. However, the excellent story, pacing, and illustration work compensate for the absence of inventiveness.

Levius (Credits: Polygon Pictures)

At the end of a catastrophic battle decided by superior steam cybernetics, little Levius was left missing his arm while his mother was still in a coma. In his dream, he participated in MMR (mechanical martial arts) contests and encountered his mother once more there.

A big break, nevertheless, sets him against a terrifying MMR adversary who has a direct connection to the horrible accident that took away him his mother and a limb.

There are a lot of shocking trigger situations that highlight the worst aspects of human depravity through repetitive and casual brutality. There are undoubtedly several ways a prisoner might be mistreated in a society where certain parts of you can remain alive perpetually.

Being accompanied by graphics makes the intended ugliness all the more horrific. There is physical and psychological torture being used, and it borders too closely on trauma-explicit material to be appropriate as a central plot device.

8. Japan Sinks

The famous catastrophic novel Nippon Chinbotsu (Japan Sinks) has been updated in the anime series Japan Sinks 2020. This book has already inspired two real-life films with the same title and the parody “Everybody Sinks Except Japan.”

This time, it’s back as a 10-episode anime series that intentionally treats its leading ladies cruelly in order to up its suspense factor. It prompted me to wonder when routine characters passing away simply stop being significant.

Japan Sinks (Credits: Toshio Yoshitaka )

The Muto family has a typical day as they would any other.

Father Koichiro is a member of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic construction crew (well, hasn’t that joke held up nicely since it was first published). Mother Mari is returning to Japan from abroad aboard an aircraft.

After school, Son Go plays game consoles at home while Ayumu, the main character’s older daughter, practices track and field at school.

Just a few minutes in, a small seismic strike abruptly and strongly.

Go gets hurt at home, Ayumu catches up in class, Koichiro is left swaying from scaffolding, and Mari’s plane decides to blow an engine and plummet into a body of water for no apparent reason.

Two additional characters, family friends Nanami and Harou, are present with them. Nanami is still looking for her mother, while Harou has lost him and is by himself.

As they learn that some of Japan is sinking, they leave together with the village’s survivors. They learn about this from social media videos rather than the mainstream media.

Kite, a YouTuber who is busy recording aerial footage of the destruction, is one of those sources of information.

Soon after, the people there and our group make the decision to part ways as well as go for the shore in search of safety by boarding a ship.

9. BNA: Brand New Animal

Michiru Kagemori was a typical teenage girl until she unexpectedly transformed into a beast man. Beast men, which are essentially furriers, are superhuman animals with the capacity to pass for humans while still having a beast form.

As a result of the widespread prejudice towards beast men among humans, Michiru faces the risk of being murdered when she turns into one.

She then makes the decision to look for safety in Anima City, a location wherever only beast men can live in freedom.

Michiru has to deal with the fact that everybody else in Anima Manchester City just does not want to tolerate beast men. I am not sure what to say about the series, but it is really awesome.

BNA: Brand New Animal (Credits: Wit Studio)

That was all I truly needed from the event considering the whole Coved situation—it made me grin and feel good. I thought Trigger’s usage of fluid animation was incredibly fascinating and unusual, even for them. The show has a blobby feeling, which doesn’t seem all that nice when I describe it that way, but in actuality greatly enhanced the atmosphere of the program.

The narrative is also rather entertaining. It does stumble in a few spots, which I believe is largely due to the fact that there were only 12 episodes of the show.

The second half of the series might have been enhanced with a few more episodes. You can empathize with the beast men, and through Michiru, you can also empathize with humanity, despite each group’s shortcomings.

As Well As the music is really amazing. The beginning and conclusion serve as contrasts. Each episode’s beginning, “Ready To,” sets the mood for the rest of the show, and its closing, “Night Running,” gives it a sharp finale.

10. Cagaster of an Insect Cage

The anime is set in an environment where some people have begun to change into enormous insects. This idea sounds a little strange at first, but I quickly got used to it and could suspend my disbelief.

This series is pretty grim, with enough blood and bug/human slaughter to make it inappropriate for youngsters, but it has a decent balance of action, drama, comedy, and romance.

Cagaster of an Insect Cage (Credits: Studio Kai)

One of the series’ highlights and a factor in my decision to watch the second episode are the superb visuals. The one-on-one battle scenes are exceptionally artful in their use of numerous multimedia effects and overall direction. CG is used successfully in some areas and really improves the action-packed scenes.

Because of the frequent terminology referring to politics or warfare, the level of Japanese employed in this series was fairly high.

Some of the characters seemed to relish speaking in an overly theatrical manner and using flowery language, especially toward the end.

I made the decision to watch with Japanese subtitles the majority of the time, and I would advise you to do the same if, like me, you are better at reading than hearing.

I believe there is less value in attempting it without subtitles considering many of the more challenging vocabularies are not frequently used in ordinary discourse.

However, it is perfectly acceptable to watch it with English subtitles if you are not studying Japanese. A few of the main causes I primarily quit watching anime is that it seems like many current shows exploit established tropes from previous anime and follow a formula. “Cagaster of an Insect Cage” is no exception; in a few instances, it brought back pleasant memories of an individual anime. Several of the plot twists, in my opinion, were corny or foreseeably foreseeable. But overall, it was a well-made film with great images, likable characters, a smooth pace, and a satisfying conclusion.

11. The Way of the Househusband

Tatsu was the yakuza organization’s boss in Shinzaki. Everyone feared him since he was commonly referred to as the “Immortal Dragon.” However, he eventually gave up that lifestyle to follow the path of the home husband.

He’s completely changed for the better! But while a guy can be separated from the yakuza, the yakuza cannot be fully removed from the man.

The Way of the Househusband (Credits: J.C.Staff )

The series’ humor does not come from Tatsu’s mistakes in his current position as a house husband. Instead, he is dominating.

The issue is that while Tatsu works hard to create the ideal home that will accommodate his hard-working career-woman and otaku wife Miku and their cat Gin, the average people in the area believe he is murdering other objects or people.

Because he still has a gangster-like appearance and speech pattern despite focusing on household duties and finding deals.

I should point out how superb and consistent Oono-sensei’s illustrations are in quality. Everything is carefully rendered and simple to follow, from the environment to the attire to the frequently occurring fights Tatsu gets into.

The contrast between Tatsu’s sincere intentions and the opinions of everyone around him provides most of the humor, and the character’s facial expressions do a fantastic job of capturing the tension Tatsu incites wherever he goes.

12. Trese

As much as I like fluffy, cheery, and adorable programs, I equally like the enigmatic and eerie; Trese fits the description. Even more so when it is based on Filipino folklore, the tales I was told as a child keep me in line and keep me from getting lost.

It was fascinating to observe how various animals, such as the aswang, tikbalang, and tiyanak, were reimagined with conversation and emotions rather than being restricted to their role as jump frightening protagonists in horror movies.

Trese (Credits: BASE Entertainment Studios)

The narrative is episodic, with the initial chapters serving as standalone and introducing us to Alexandra Trese’s universe. The development of a plot bringing the several cases together then begins in the latter part.

The series’ flashbacks to Alexandra’s early years and what transpired between her parents make up a significant section of the plot.

This kind of storytelling doesn’t appeal to me because it’s difficult to strike a satisfactory equilibrium between the past and present.

The show’s clear definition of who is good or bad was another issue I had with it. The Tiyanak episode and Nuno’s plotting were two very good twists, but overall, the course of things seemed a little predictable.

Politicians, celebrities, Datu Talagbusao, and children who were abandoned were used as examples of terrible people, whereas Captain Guerrero and Captain Guerrero were used as an example of good people.

And while it appears that Trese wanted to draw attention to current problems facing the Philippines (such as dishonesty, the drug war, impoverishment, etc.), the viewpoint was too biased.

13. Eden of the East

The opening scene of Eden of the East features an amnesic naked man beyond the White House with a mobile phone and a gun (it doesn’t matter which gun).

Amnesia right off the bat. Though she begins as the major character, the heroine’s role in the plot gradually diminishes to the point where you start to ponder why her scenes are important to important events.

The game where a select few people receive phones carrying ten billion yen and a voice assistant that will do any request as long as it falls within a set of ambiguous guidelines is the important event I’m referring to.

Even from that brief description, it is clear that the plot is chaotic, but this contributed to one of the few redeeming qualities of the program: the confusing plot gave the first half of the series a sense of mystery.

Eden of the East (Credits: Production I.G.)

However, poor explanations of riddles can destroy a good mystery, and Eden of the East’s excellence suffers as a result. The instant they stated the game’s purpose, I knew the conclusion would be a cop-out.

Even after two films that could have been made for one if the writer and director had known everything about sequencing or how to craft satisfying endings, Eden of the East failed to impress me in this instance.

The main character of the anime is another component about which I’m still undecided. Takizawa is the most erratic primary character I have ever seen in an anime, and I’m not sure if that’s a good or negative thing.

It makes him appear like a complete jerk every time he dumps them when combined with his charisma, which attracts people to him.

On the other hand, once you recognize this trait and the innocent manner in which the secondary characters respond to it, it actually ends up being amusing without intending to be. The finale was certainly intended to be emotional and heartbreaking, but I couldn’t help but chuckle at it.

14. Yasuke

During my initial viewing, I assumed the format would be something analogous to that of one of Netflix’s other animation originals, Castlevania.

I also assumed that the brief first season would be devoted to acquiring to know the characters and the universe that their bodies live in, although we don’t get any of that.

Yasuke (Credits: MAPPA)

Even though the title character appears in practically every scene, we never really get to spend time with him. The fact that Yasuke’s story is told by way of flashbacks, on top of the fact that a great deal of the development of his personality appears to have occurred years in the past.

Way beyond the boundaries of the handful of nightmares that are used to his story causes a disconnect between his story and the main plot of the show, which in theory is fine, but the rationale for that disconnect ruins things.

As a result, there is little to no incentive for the spectator to care approximately Yasuke, compared to people who are close to him, whom we learn even less about.

Although we haven’t seen a lot of The Daimyo yet, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing because they gradually appear more frequently as the episodes go on, they have been established as the main antagonist of the story.

The fact that the show introduced us to a new enemy and his gang of thugs is the problem. Apparently, there is some old rumor that claims Saki has abilities (which she does), and this new opponent, Abraham, a Catholic priest, is searching for her as a means to take over the Church.

15. High-Rise Invasion

The 16-year-old victim, Yuri Honjou, quakes in panic as she flees the assailant wearing a mask after witnessing a man’s skull having been sliced in half with an axe.

However, she quickly learns that she is trapped in a demolished building because all of the entrances are oddly closed. Yuri goes to the balcony in a last-ditch effort to find ways of getting out.

But there she discovers a lifeless world surrounded by high skyscrapers. Despite feeling helpless and Yuri keeps searching for her brother despite knowing he, too, is trapped in this strange dimension.

However, she immediately learns that there are other masked assassins in the area who are anxious to terrify their newly identified prisoners and sate their most vile urges.

High-Rise Invasion (Credits: Zero-G)

Viewers follow Yuri as he battles a variety of psychotic mask-wearing killers and occasionally unmasked victims of despair or insanity. Fortunately, not everyone is antagonistic, although Yuri does not immediately become friends with them.

She gains more knowledge about her predicament, the masks, and some concept of the reason why she and numerous other people were inexplicably transported to this hillside world as the anime progresses.

As long as viewers can withstand the graphic violence and are cool with basic ecchi sweetness, High-Rise Invasion is an excellent popcorn movie anime.

Other supporting characters and criminals are hit or miss, but the main protagonists and significant side characters are cool. Both the presentation and Yuri X Mayuko are beautiful. This is again another “manga lure” presentation, which is my only complaint.

16. Dota: Dragon’s Blood

Dragon’s Blood, which is based on the MOBA video game Dota 2, is a series exploring equilibrium, possibility, and the always-shifting reality that exists within the limitless enclaves of existence.

When the earth was created, its life was divided among numerous spirits that have taken on the form of dragons.

The beings they are and the potential they contain are transformed by a force that wants to change existence in accordance with their own agenda.

Dota Dragon’s Blood (Credits: Studio Mir)

A Dragon Hunter becomes entangled in this quest and is compelled to interact with areas of creation that they would not have otherwise noticed.

The innocent princess of the Moon is also at the epicenter of this existential struggle between opposing primordial forces. Regarding the villains, I really appreciated them.

Although the primary antagonist is a relatively easy evil force seeking to enslave those in charge of creation and the existence within the boundaries of their objectives.

There is merit alone and excitement within the strategy they construct to methodically destroy the restrictions of their freedom in order to rebuild an entirely new level with them outside.

The Invoker and Selemene, however, are the most intriguing antagonists in the story since they are more than just adversaries.

They are people with personalities that go beyond labels. Characters create an intensely captivating narrative with the themes of tragedy, love, and pride at the center of their character arcs. They both exist in a chaotic environment, but they have more individualized goals than widespread annihilation. I found the trip Selemene took in season 2 to be interesting, particularly the extent to which her voraciousness with a certain want led to insanity. I felt torn and reflective as her humanity and “divinity” came together.

17. Healer Girl

The novel spends as much time on the patients as it does on the girls and the instruction they receive under the watchful guidance of Karasuma Ria and other experts. One of my favorite storylines features Kana, Reimi, and Hibiki trying to pass their C-rank exam but failing.

Given their development since then and growing familiarity with their skills, the lesson learned in this situation has already been covered in previous episodes, but it is still important to reiterate. Yes, they have gotten better, but they have also witnessed each other’s growth and made unhelpful comparisons to themselves.

Healer Girl (Credits: 3Hz Studio)

Many people would like how Reimi’s hair starts to resemble the changes in our lives that we all go through.

Since the beginning, Healer Girl’s art and designs for characters have been strong, and even seemingly unimportant details like a hairdo have significance.

She had long hair like her idol Karasuma, but she made a shift by cutting it short after admitting her weaknesses and talents.

She explains the significance of change and its transience to others around her when they show shock and grief at the loss.

She’ll get her hair back. She, too, will develop further both personally and as an expert healer. Change only becomes a huge deal when we make it one. I

wasn’t sure whether the story would turn out as the initial attraction of the singing wore off, and the remainder of the day was devoted to their academics and practical training.

Would they all receive degrees and relocate to new cities? Would the story conclude with everyone back together at Karasuma Clinic, carrying on with their work until life called them elsewhere?

We ultimately had a mix of both, first with brief residencies apart from other people, then working alongside Kana as she was traveling back to her home.

18. Altered Carbon: Reserved

The historic finding of Noah’s Ark on Mt. Ararat marks the start of the narrative. Given that Noah’s Ark is substantially bigger than the biblical depiction and is constructed of unidentified material, it appears that it is more than just a massive seagoing ship.

In actuality, the Ark is a massive technical marvel with the extraordinary ability to influence even the very continuation of life on Earth.

The United States of America and a covert group known as ARCAM are both interested in acquiring Ark. As we rapidly get to know the lead, top ARCAM agent Yu Ominae, we’re rooting for ARCAM in this movie.

Altered Carbon Reserved (Credits: Anima)

Despite having the appearance of a typical high school student, Yu is what is known as a “Spriggan” (thus the title) and has athletic prowess unmatched by the average person.

Whenever a person among his classmates vanishes and later reappears carrying explosives and the ominous phrase, “Noah will be your grave,” he finds out about the recent discovery of the Ark. Yu responds without delay and immediately departs for Turkey and Mount Ararat.

Additionally, there is hardly any character development. The one alternative is Yu, whose past is portrayed in a number of flashbacks in order to explain how he grew to be such a proficient and lethal operative.

We first encounter fellow Spriggan Jean Jacques Mondo about halfway through the narrative. He has a handy shotgun and lightning-fast reflexes.

Two researchers, the kind-hearted old Dr. Miesal and his catatonic aide Margaret, are also on ARCAM’s side. Colonel MacDougall, a brilliant psychic and the result of perverse genetic research, is the leader of the adversaries.

19. Bright: Samurai Soul

In movies, a human and an orc join forces to save a little elf girl who has been abducted by an evil inferno who intends to use her as a wand to resurrect the dark lord. I just gave away the whole plot of 2017’s Bright to anyone who has already watched the film.

Yes, they practically copy everything from the main conflict to the twist ending and everything that transpires between the two protagonists.

The setting isn’t contemporary America; rather, it’s Japan. I’m not clear why the production needed a writer unless perhaps it was to meet union requirements.

Bright: Samurai Soul (Credits: Arect)

Considering each frame of hand-drawn anime requires so much labor, we are accustomed to accepting many shortcuts.

Animating the actors (which they performed with motion capture) and adjusting the camera’s angle to get a good shot make up the majority of the labor for a CG movie (especially with assets).

Much less justification exists for the surroundings to resemble video game elements from more than 20 years ago.

Bright: Samurai Soul accomplished the unthinkable; it kind of made me want to rematch Bright.

Back in 2017, I thought Bright was totally acceptable—not as a movie I would brag to friends about seeing, but as one that was entertaining sufficient to justify the time I invested in its world. I undoubtedly felt differently about it than the majority of other cinema critics.

Samurai Soul sounds somewhat of an insult to those watching since it is essentially the same movie that was released four years prior, only with inferior visuals and a two-century time jump.

20. Kabaneri Of The Iron Fortress

A monster that can only be vanquished by penetrating its iron-coated heart emerges when the world is in the midst of an industrial revolution.

The monster may produce hostile and ghastly entities known as Kabane by biting humans and transmitting infection.

To defend themselves from these monsters, people-built observatories on the island of Hinomoto, located to the far east.

With the aid of the Hayajiro steam-powered locomotive, people could enter the railway platform and move goods through them.

In order to battle the creatures, Ikoma, a young man who works in the Aragane station and aids in the construction of Hayajiro, makes his own weapon, the Tsuranukizutsu.

Kabaneri Of The Iron Fortress (Credits: Wit Studio)

Ikoma, an adolescent steam smith who sacrificed his sister a few years ago and swore to exact revenge in her honor, is the main character of the novel. He develops a brand-new weapon known as the “piercing gun” that is designed to penetrate through the Kabane’s heart cage.

Ikoma seizes the opportunity to test the weapon as soon as the Kabane ultimately gains control of Aragane Station.

Ikoma is bitten, but it is successful. By stopping the virus from entering his brain, he can transform into a Kabaneri, a human/Kabane hybrid.

After being bitten through an outbreak in his hometown, Ikoma, a mechanic for the titular train “the Iron Fortress,” manages to choke themselves rather nonchalantly in order to prevent the Kabane from becoming infected from achieving his mind.

With that, he transforms into a mix of a human and a Kabane known as a “Kabaneri.” Oh, and it turns out that he is not alone; Mumei, a different traveler on the Iron Fortress at the moment, is a Kabaneri.

21. My Little Monster

Shizuku Mizutani doesn’t care about her classmates and is solely concerned with her grades. She meets Haru Yoshida, a violent disturbance who quit attending school after engaging in a fight shortly before the school year, and this encounter causes her icy perspective on life to start to warm.

Though he is very similar to her in that, he lacks friends and also has little understanding of human nature. Shizuku is shocked when, upon meeting her, he declares that she will be his buddy and quickly admits his emotions for her.

My Little Monster (Credits: Brain’s Base)

Please don’t be misled by the series’ name. There are no magical or fantastical themes in My Little Monster. The nickname “Little Monster” alludes to Haru’s violent outbursts and inherently hostile conduct, which become apparent when Haru interacts with other people. Despite his propensity for violence, calling him a “monster” is a bit harsh.

The audience quickly learns that, despite his flaws, Haru is mostly an innocent, carefree youngster who is eager to develop relationships with friends.

His personality, on the other hand, could never be called “little.” The series’ summary follows the tried-and-true format of a romantic comedy.

A boy and a girl seem to be completely different, but they become friends over an apparently unimportant event. Hilarity and shenanigans follow. What then would distinguish a series like this?

After watching Your Lie in April, I felt like I could need a chuckle, so that was an important consideration in my decision to watch, but I also believed that this episode had the possibility for some intriguing character development.

I was interested in seeing how Shizuku and Haru’s highly odd emotional states would interact and what situations would finally cause them to become friends.

22. High School DxD

When a lady he doesn’t know asks him out on a date, Hyoudou Issei, an average high school student who may be a little perverse, is overjoyed. Issei is unfortunate because that woman is a Fallen Angel that wants to murder him since he has a Hidden Gear secreted inside of him.

He is both somewhat and majorly surprised to find himself seated next to Rias Gremory, the brave student of his school, the following day after being certain of his own death. Issei had recently been screened to join the Gremory clan, a member of the three final major Demon clans, though he was unconscious of it.

High School DxD (Credits: TNK Studio)

The plot of High School DxD isn’t extremely deep, as you may probably assume. However, if you’re looking for a fun action/adventure/comedy romp that doesn’t overthink its actions, this series is for you.

There is a lot of fan service, so guys, take that as a warning, but it isn’t so blatantly overt that it detracted from my enjoyment of the program. Instead, it is greatly eclipsed by other, more interesting elements.

In fact, considering High School DxD is geared more toward adults, it can create absurd scenarios and crack jokes that comparable anime absolutely can’t.

The plot itself is also really intriguing and unlike anything I’ve read before. While I have noted that it felt strange, it was somewhat reassuring that every single one of the three main factions was depicted as wholly bad.

Even though the characters’ Gears are varied and interesting, the idea that certain people have Sacred Gears inserted from birth was also quite innovative, but it isn’t utilized to its fullest extent.

The “the stronger your will, the stronger you become” theme is a tad overused, despite the fact that the action itself is entertaining to watch and the outcome of each battle isn’t always clear. However, I believe I can overlook that given the series’ generally laid-back atmosphere.

23. The Irregular At Magic High School

A magician’s existence in the world of illusions is filled with talent-based competition against others from the time they first join high school. There are two-course groups at First High, where the tale takes place.

The students in Course 1’s Blooming class are magically gifted and hope to one day become magicians. The students in the “Weeds” class in Course 2 belong to those without magical prowess.

Prejudice is a common weed in Blooms. This is frequently juxtaposed with the animosity certain wizards have against Muggles in the Harry Potter books.

The Irregular At Magic High School (Credits: Madhouse)

We meet the two main characters of the novel after the history lesson. Additionally, they appear on the book’s cover.

Despite receiving the best mark on the admission exam, Miyuki complains about Tatsuya’s placement at the beginning of Chapter 1. The most ideal of the two is Miyuki Shiba.

She has a good appearance, good academics, and strong magical abilities. She is a member of the Blooms. Her terrible brother problem with her older brother Tatsuya is her one and only weakness.

Many people criticize Tatsuya for being overpowering and frequently claim that he is a second Kirito. Tatsuya, however, does not think of himself as being as magnificent as Kirito does. He frequently asserts that Miyuki is the best due to her magical abilities.

Along with our core duo, a few more characters end up becoming friends. Although their lifestyles aren’t completely explored in the first volume, some character exchanges are amusing.

Tatsuya also attends the school’s student council; therefore, he is currently interacting with lots of women.

24. Seraph Of The End

There was a sudden crisis in our regular world. Presumably, an unidentified sickness killed everyone above the age of 13.

The youngsters were either slaughtered or taken in as their livestock at the same time that vampires and other monsters emerged from the shadows.

We follow Yuichiro Hyakuya’s quest to exterminate all vampires in this universe while he is imprisoned in their capital city.

He tries to flee one day with his new family. His friend Mika comes up with a solution, but it doesn’t work.

They arrive to find one of the vampires impatiently awaiting them, killing almost everyone, and Mika forces Yuichiro to flee by himself.

Guren, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Japanese Imperial Demon Army, discovers him and offers him a means of putting an end to the vampires.

Seraph Of The End (Credits: Wit Studio)

In Owari, no Seraph, also known as Seraph of the End, a young boy seeks vengeance against the vampires who killed his family. This story is just another example of how it has been done before.

It’s a fairly monotonous and cliché tale about humanity versus vampires. Having said that, the plot is generally fascinating and is carried by the characters; however, we’ll talk about that later.

They are the ones battling their way through a post-apocalyptic world populated by monsters and vampires with little humankind surviving.

Noble demons are constantly demonstrated to be miles superior to humans and a force that must be reckoned with.

However, there are more magical creatures in this program besides vampires. The other is Cursed Gears and Monsters. Monsters need no introduction; these enormous animals are killing people left and right.

However, cursed gears are weapons that have devils locked inside of them. They range from weak demons and weapons to the deadliest of them all, the Black Demon Series.

Because the demons aren’t interested in sharing their power and instead want to seize control of the user and go wild, the characters who are on the human side are forced to fight a tug-of-war battle throughout the majority of the entire series.

25. Akame Ga Kill

Each Night Raid member wields one of the “Imperial Arms,” objects produced through alchemy and components of the phantasmagorical Danger Beasts Tatsumi, a boxer, journeys to the Parliament with his two boyhood friends in search of a way to generate income to aid his struggling village.

After being separated from his friends due to an armed criminal attack, Tatsumi makes an unsuccessful attempt to enlist in the army and is duped out of his money.

Although they initially offer to help him, the noble household that takes him in later prepares to kill and torture him, just like they did with the other citizens and dozens of other individuals.

Akame Ga Kill Credits: Square Enix)

Tatsumi is rescued by the assassin group Night Raid and accepted into their ranks. Members are led by erstwhile emperors’ military leader Najenda and comprise the string-manipulating Lubbock, the swordswoman Akame, the hardened warrior Bulat, the sniper Mine, the monstrous fighting Leone, and more.

Sheele is a young woman who carries a large set of scissors.

Night Raid is also a part of the revolutionary forces gathering to overthrow Prime Minister Honest, who utilizes the young monarchy for his and the men’s own advantage while plunging the rest of the nation into poverty and strife.

More than 900 years ago. There were 48 of these things produced, and nearly half of them would have been lost to time.

These things include everything from weaponry like swords and guns to more practical things like an ornamental box and Armor, in addition to organic beings like a canine shape-shifters and formidable warriors.

26. Another

The narrative centers on a cursed 3-3 (third year, third class) classroom at Yomi North Elementary School in Yomiyama District.

According to the legend, Yomiyama Misaki, a popular student who was actually a boy but was referred to as she in the tale, passed away in 1972.

His death had such an impact on the class that students 3-3 pretended the boy had never passed away. The entire class was stunned to discover that one of the pupils who passed away was also in the class photo during graduation.

Another (Credits: P.A. Works)

The anime opened with its main protagonist, Sakakibara Koichi, being treated in a hospital for a lung condition called pneumothorax alongside his aunt Reiko and her grandmother.

He misses a month or more of class because of his illness. Tomohiko Kazami, Sakuragi Yukari, and an interestingly called post in command of preventative measures, the tsundere Akazawa Izumi, all three class representatives, visited him in the hospital.

Misaki Mei was a classmate of his when he eventually got to school, but weirdly, she was neglected in the classroom.

For the initial episode or two, the other students were in an “I ought to reveal you something, maybe not” frame of mind, and Koichi’s interest increased as he began to interact with Mei.

Mei, being a strange girl, made the issue more ambiguous and raised Koichi’s level of curiosity instead of clarifying what was going on.

27. The Quintessential Quintuplets

After Futaro gets over his sickness, he starts doing his best to continue teaching the Nakano quintuplets. But the quintuplets’ conflicting emotions keep them from studying, and Futaro wastes as frequently time attempting to bring them together as he does try to instruct them.

He ultimately resigns from his position in accordance with the demands of the father of the quintuplets after failing to deliver results and assist the girls in surviving their most recent examinations.

The Quintessential Quintuplets (Credits: Bibury Animation Studios)

The quintuplets leave in protest, determined to show that they are capable of passing their tests. Futaro begins his efforts to comprehend the quintuplets in the meantime.

Who is now vying with another person with the expectation that Futaro will feel the same way about them? This all comes to a head during the class trip to Kyoto, where the girls start doing amazing things to spend time with Futaro while coping with the possibility that the winner would have a different relationship with the other four.

After the school trip, the five sisters are worn out because Miku, in the climactic showdown, says that her family is her top priority.

The Quintessential Quintuplets, Futaro is focused and completely committed to his studies, but working with the Nakano quintuplets caused him to undergo a dramatic transformation.

Until he entered their lives, Ichika, Nino, Miku, Yotsuba, and Itsuki each thought of themselves as one-fifth of a whole, more similar than different.

Futaro, on the other hand, has always regarded each of the Nakano sisters as an autonomous person with her own unique beliefs, intents, and desires and attempts to impress upon them.

While his first goals were just to gain enough insight into everyone so he could capitalize on unique qualities to coach them effectively and make a living, he gradually came to feel a sincere desire to see every one of them his clients flourish.

28. 5 Centimeters Per Second

While Akari was preparing herself ready to get married to another man in 2008, Takaki relocated to Tokyo and began working as a software programmer.

Takaki becomes depressed and eventually leaves his job since he can’t begin a satisfying relationship. Akari finds the letter written to Takaki while looking through her old possessions.

Takaki and Akari each give their own version of what transpired during their earlier run-in with the snow, and they each express the wish to view cherry blossoms together once more.

One day, Takaki and Akari are strolling along when they unexpectedly cross paths at the train crossing where they had chosen to enjoy the blossoming cherry trees together just thirteen years before, shortly after Akari’s hasty transfer to Tochigi.

5 Centimeters Per Second (Credits: CoMix Wave Inc.)

Miyuki considered her potential future as she fixed her attention on the blank white notepad in front of her. If all goes well, she’ll be attending an exclusive institution senior high school that is only 40 minutes away by rail, passing her final examinations while donning a new uniform, and she’ll probably rejoin the basketball club.

She might go out with a couple of boys and work part-time. Miyuki planned to enroll in college after finishing high school.

Miyuki was traveling to the station by way of a side street that ran between two structures. She comes to a stop and looks around to see the town obscured by the blue sky.

Miyuki reflected, “I doubt I’ll be able to talk to others about what I observed yesterday. On this vast planet, it is difficult for me to evacuate any indication of my existence. It has been bugging me for a while; I’m not sure why.

29. Tokyo Revengers

Despite spending a considerable amount of time apart from her, he simply continues with his routine. He ponders her and their shared past.

He gets forced onto the platforms at the commuter rail station. The moment before being run over by a train, he finds himself unexpectedly 12 years in the past.

He encounters Hinata again there and is moved to defend her. This is how Tokyo Revengers’ narrative starts.

Tokyo Revengers (Credits: Liden Films)

Takemichi had the chance to Hanagaki Takemichi, a 26-year-old man, leads a simple existence devoid of any respect.

Even children don’t respect him because he lives in an old residence, and his manager, who is more youthful than he is, treats him like a fool. He often apologizes due to his attitude.

However, he did not always have it so tough. Twelve years ago, things were better in his life. He had a girlfriend and nice friends.

Alter the past and stop future events from ever occurring after Hinata passed away in 2017. From here, the narrative only continues getting better.

Even minor characters received adequate attention because it was largely character-driven. The plot is driven by their decisions and intentions in unexpected manners that render things seem natural.

Takemichi was quite clear about what he needed to do in the past. These appeared to be straightforward goals, but they were actually fraught with difficulties.

Consider his lack of knowledge as an example; while being from the future, he knows little about what actually transpired, and the little information he does obtain through police records is rarely enough.

30. Horimiya

The protagonist of the novel is Kyouko Hori, a student who is everyone’s hero for her grace, intelligence, and beauty.

But who would have guessed that this teenage girl possesses a secret side? While their parents were out at work, she took care of her younger brother almost like a father.

Hori actually doesn’t have as much time for social life as most teenagers do because she is both a housekeeper and a caregiver for her brother.

A few days ago, she met Izumi Miyamura, who appears nerdy and may be an Otaku but hides his true identity outside of school because he has numerous pierces and tattoos, giving the impression that he is a troublemaker.

Horimiya (Credits; Clover Works)

It is admirable to observe how they entirely create trust with one another despite having an erratic relationship that they manage to keep hidden from other people. This manga may appear at first glance to be a normal comedy of romance with playful yet humorous misunderstandings between youthful lovers.

The artwork’s simplicity appeals to me. Although it doesn’t provide the characters with any details akin to those in Shoujo, everything is kept neat and appealing for the readers.

A clear panel structure has been noticed, and I appreciate how each page turns resulting in a worthwhile discussion.

I suppose that rather than only giving life to the characters’ idol-like appearances, Hagiwara-san and HERO collaborated more on how the tale would best capture the interest of the readers.

Also, Read 10 Best Moments of Hori and Miyamura in ‘Horimiya’

31. Bungo Stray Dogs

The cast of Bungou Stray Dogs is rather limited and consists primarily of characters from the Armed Detective Agency, the Marina Mafia, and a few other episodic characters.

The fact that each character’s name makes some reference to a famous writer or poet—the majority of the references coming from contemporary Japanese literature—may be the most important aspect of the show’s cast.

The show frequently emphasizes the connections between authors and characters, and various characters frequently display traits or behaviors that are connected with the authors to differing degrees.

Bungo Stray Dogs (Credits; Bones)

Nakajima Atsushi (Uemura Yuto) is kicked out of the orphanage that has been his home for his whole life due to a recent run of inexplicable incidents involving a huge white tiger.

Atsushi, who is now homeless and impoverished, comes across a stranger who is drowning and saves him from a river that is close by.

The man in question turns proved to be Dazai Osamu (Miyano Mamoru), who is also looking for the white tiger that put Atsushi in trouble with his girlfriend.

After the initial introductory segments, the show develops in a relatively episodic manner, with Atushi trying to find his position within the agency while collaborating with one of the several detectives who work there to solve various crimes and mysteries.

There isn’t much of a central plot, but the Port Mafia’s desire to kidnap and sell Atsushi is a repeating theme in the majority of the episodes.

The featured mysteries aren’t very compelling, and the stand-alone episodes aren’t that exciting either because the solutions frequently appeared foreseen or fortuitous.

32. Kono Oto Tomare

Takezo Kurata, the Koto club’s lone existing member, tries to enlist new members. Sadly, high school students no longer like listening to classical Japanese music.

In Chika Kudo, a “juvenile nuisance” who is adamant about establishing the group, he finds an intriguing candidate. Soon after, they bring on musical prodigy Satowa Hozuki, and their odd alliance feeds the desire to compete at the national level.

Kono Oto Tomare (Credits: Platinum Vision)

I was really intrigued by the series, by Chika’s story in particular. Although he may appear to be a roughneck at first glance, he is unquestionably one of the series’ best characters.

It was both amazing and painful to witness his sincerity and desire to contact his grandfather.

Every scene featuring Chika and his ojisan, the elderly man’s steadfast belief in his cherished grandson, and the deep affection they both had for the koto made me cry uncontrollably.

Chika has the capacity to connect with people on a heart level despite his past. Despite his straightforward perspective, he is a strong judge of character and values his friendships.

He is modest and won’t hesitate to admit his faults. I adore the fact that, despite his talent, he is not regarded as a genius and that his perseverance and passion propelled him to success. Naturally, I adore his chemistry with Hozuki, a supreme tsundere.

33. Tiger & Bunny

It might sound strange, but I’ve discovered that occasionally a show pertains along that’s just written well. Such anime has a peculiar characteristics that I find hard to describe, but they give me a feeling of fullness or completeness that is actually quite fulfilling.

Despite a few minor flaws, Tiger and Bunny offer a delightful and engaging experience because of its lively and interesting cast, as well as its wonderfully original concept.

Tiger & Bunny (Credits: Bandai Namco Picture)

NEXT is the name given to a tiny group of people who live in the contemporary Stern Bild City. The strongest of these people can develop into Heroes, commercialization champions of justice whose aim is to attract the attention of their business partners on network television as much as it is to tackle crime.

These people have a variety of particular skills. One such seasoned Hero, Kaburagi Kotetsu, more commonly known as Wild Tiger, is paired up with Barnaby Brooks Jr., a newcomer to the scene, when his assisting company fails.

With Barnaby’s ambition to gain Hero Awards and the weathered Kotetsu’s desire to assist the population in any manner probable, the two may find themselves spending the majority of their time going in each other’s way.

With images of cape-wearing vigilantes with vibrant brand logos painted on their clothing, Tiger and Bunny instantaneously transports you to its unusual environment and drives home the reality of corporate justice (and they’re from actual companies!).

Special acronyms, TV interviews, and even a Hero whose sole objective is to be visible in the background of as many TV shots as possible in order to showcase his sponsors all contribute to the series’ remarkable portrayal of this crucial element.

The struggle between the media’s quest for publicity and the desire for the unhindered pursuit of righteousness, alongside other topics, is the cherry on top.

34. Ergo Proxy

This show slightly deceives you into not immediately focusing on Vincent. It first focuses primarily on Re-L and Iggy, who are part of her AutoReiv entourage.

Most people have AutoReivs assigned to them in some fashion. They can be friends, entertainers, caregivers, doctors, work assistants, and a variety of other roles.

Ergo Proxy (Credits: Manglobe)

Although many of them are blatantly mechanical entities, others, like companion AutoReivs, are made specially to resemble humans in terms of both appearance and behavior.

They do not have souls; therefore, despite their remarkable technological ability to resemble people, they cannot truly be considered human. The gradual demise of humanity is imminent.

Living on the planet has proven to be nearly impossible due to its barren wasteland and toxic environment. Cities were built beneath shielding domes in order to preserve humanity.

In one such city, Romdeau, only those qualifying of being “fellow citizens” were permitted to dwell there, while immigrants from other places made every effort to obtain citizenship.

Re-l Mayer, a top investigator for the Intelligence Bureau, notices that an immigrant from the city of Vladimir named Vincent Law appeared to have problems following him everywhere.

She finds out about the existence of a weird species called a proxy while looking into him and the mysterious cogito infection that is afflicting the city’s AutoReivs. What does it have to do with Vincent, the cogito, the virus, and the very foundation of humanity?

Honorable Mentions & Sauce on the Next Page

Honorable Mention

The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy

Ane Wa Yanmama Junyuu Chuu

Anime & Manga version’s title is as above. For the live action, the title is 181NAYE.

Gaki ni Modotte Yarinaoshi

Seikatsu Shuukan

Shangri-La Records [Housubaru]

Woman Eats ~Yume no Bishoujo Takuhai Appl

Takashi-kun no Mama to Kakurenbo Ecchi [Minamida Usuke]

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Uso Yume 30-Centi by Onaka Emi

Mina Senpai [NT00]

Secret Lover [Takuji]

Mamatomo Koubi Teaching | My Mom’s Friend’s Lesson

Re: Zero

Saimin Seishidou

NIMA-035 | Tonari no Ie no Muboubi

Weebs love anime, and it is hard to keep them off any anime that catches their eye. As an obvious analogy, it must be for weebs to have a perfect permanent den for all the crazy anime that drop. Well, Netflix has successfully capitalized on the opportunity.

Netflix is undeniably the anime paradise. It is literally the one-stop shop for all anime lovers when it comes to the genuine source of enjoying the best Japanese animation.

All the animes that have ever been recognized by the world are actively running businesses on Netflix .

This plain business model of early adaptation is what has given Netflix the edge. Its success has caused a major revolution in the OTT business, where all the other businesses have divided into the anime pit as well. Netflix has built a huge arsenal of a lovely anime library in the past few years.

Despite the persuasive part of this story, The main question that ponders the mind is, “What are the best anime to watch on Netflix?” In this blog, all your queries will be resolved as we discuss the top 60 anime that you can just Netflix and chill with some popcorn and a cozy bed.

1. Demon Slayer

Demon Slayer is currently the most loved anime out there among the audience. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba is the anime th at has plainly broken records even during the pandemic. The fanbase of Demon Slayer is out of this world.

Demon Slayer (Credits: Toonami)

Set in the Taisho era, the entire animation setting and plain yet majestic storyline go so well together that it is hard to retract one.

There are a few loopholes to the show that do a desperate job of pulling the show’s hype down, but the presentation of the show, coupled with the storyline, has done a great job of making the show the best of all time so far.

There are mere four seasons to Demon Slayer and a few movies, all coupled together to form a seamless experience. All four seasons of Demon Slayer are easily available to stream on Netflix in any desired language.

2. Cowboy Bebop

One of the most debated anime series of all time – Cowboy Bebop, is a successful property of Netflix which has been making major bucks in both English dub and sub.

While the natives consider Cowboy Bebop as the epitome of success in anime, the Western culture is fascinated by the Japanese adaptation of Western sci-fi.

Cowboy Bebop (Credits: TXN)

The 90s and early 2000s feel that the animation of the show is immensely effective in the performance of the show. The complex and flawed characters of the show make the appropriate core of the anime. The future that is represented in this anime is dankly prophetic and puts that raw thrill in the brains of the viewer.

The David Tennant era of Doctor Who is a reference to what is being projected here. Cowboy Bebop is undeniably the best work of art that one can enjoy, irrespective of the era they are born in.

3. Baki

One of the most pr ominently recommended anime series by Netflix – Baki, is the ROCKY of anime (in a way). This anime is the one that will indeed intrigue fitness enthusiasts. The story, quite cliched to all the MMA series out there, makes out a well-done story for an MMA anime.

Baki (Credits: TV Tokyo)

The entire series has loads of muscle flexing to it where our protagonist trains to make his dream to surpass his father come true somehow.

The anime also holds the classic shonen element to it, where the character competes with peo ple who are a level better than him. All these aspects of Baki make the anime quite an interesting one to watch.

4. Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure is indeed a bizarre anime to enjoy. The entire anime is appropriately named since, from the very initial step, the show gets bizarre.

The concept of the anime is quite unique as it consists of heavily built men having their battles in a psychic manner as loud as it can get.

Jojo’s bizarre adventure (Credits: Super Techno Arts)

From the concept to the execution, everything about the show keeps getting weirder yet somehow enjoyable to watch. The anime tells an adventure story in the most classic way possible similar to the era of Indiana Jones.

The anime quickly grows onto you, which is why Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure is a show with much more than the anticipated fan base and recognition.

5. Devilman Crybaby

Devilman Crybaby is another quite interestingly weird anime that is, in fact, disturbing as well. This anime has been thoroughly created for the viewers to have a strong feeling about the show.

his anime is a prime example o f how the anime industry has shifted from targeting children to targeting the sexually charged and gore-loving youth of the world.

Devilman crybaby (Credits: Netflix)

The presentation of the anime is as disturbing as the name of the anime itself. The anime is completely filled with religious themes, references, and symbolism which is indeed for adults. The anime does go for teaching values, but the path is not for the younger generation.

The basic story of Devilman Crybaby revolves around an innocent demon boy who has been led to the path of a gory degenerative war against evil that will leave him and us haunted for ages.

The best part is the animation style and presentation of the show, which keeps the dark aura of the anime intact at all times.

6. Attack On Titan

Stuck in the turmoil of being either the best or the worst anime, Attack On Titan is a great choice for anime enthusiast s on Netflix. Besides being popular, the storyline of the show is quite a masterpiece in itself.

Set in a post-apocalyptic world petrified by giant cannibalistic humanoids named Titans, Attack On Titan is a story about a war between humans and giant man-eating humanoids that contains loads of action, misery, tragedy, politics, and personal revenge.

Attack on Titan (Credits: MBS)

Eren Yeager, the ambitious yet chaotic protagonist of the show, is one who runs the energy of the anime with his true ambition to see a free and happy world. The show has been through many controversies regarding how its story takes out, how the action took to politics and returned, and many more things that have made the anime a memorable journey.

There have been conspiracy stories about the anime as well, where the most prominent claim the anime is a love story that has been directly claimed falsely by the creator of Attack On Titan at times.

7. Naruto

Naruto is hands do wn the most iconic anime there is in this world. Besides being one of the longest, the fanbase of Naruto is also one of the most loyal fanbases out there. This anime is one example of how it has become a culture in itself.

Naruto (Credits: Crunchyroll)

Despite being one of the most lengthy anime to follow, Naruto has served ages and has been successful in doing so. Over the period of time, Naruto has not just been an anime but a life lesson to every person who follows the show as we get to see even the mundane morals of life put through as Naruto Uzumaki chases his dream to be a Hokage someday.

Naruto has been an absolutely perfect investment from Netflix as it keeps on bringing in more and more viewership to the platform and the anime itself each month in humongous amounts.

8. Komi Can’t Communicate

When it comes to R&R and feel-good anime, Komi Can’t Communicate to lead the list in any case. This pretty chill, cute, and interestingly simple anime series is the love of many. The innocent and sweet vibe of each and every character of the anime is super fun to enjoy.

Komi can’t communicate (Credits: TV Tokyo)

You get to witness the sweet story of Komi, who has a severe communication disorder, as she tries to make more friends and become the most popular and loved girl in the entire Itan Private High School. The show also has its own love story and cutely bizarre characters that blend in well with the storyline and aesthetic of the anime.

9. One-Punch Man

One-Punch Man is a f un take on shonen action content. When it comes to shonen anime getting ridiculous at its peak, One-Punch Man is the name that comes to mind. The anime seems like a severe imagination of a child’s mind which One-Punch Man has created with.

One Punch Man (Credits: TV Tokyo)

The over-the-top ridiculous nature of the anime is what drives the show’s popularity. The story of One-Punch Man is just the story of Saitama, a 25-year-old man who leaves his job to pursue his ambition to become the world’s greatest hero.

For this, he trains himself through a tough exercise regimen that gives him the ultra-supreme power to defeat his foes with a single punch. The world that One-Punch Man is set in is ridiculous in its way as well, with antagonists like the lobster-man monster.

10. Seven Deadly Sins

Seven Deadly Sins is one of the earliest investments of Netflix that has given a major business to the platform and t he owners. Set in the chivalric era of knights and kings, this anime is quite an interesting piece. The anime is a war between two sides of the coin that is interesting to watch with the taste of anime.

Seven deadly sins (Credits: Netflix)

The characters of this anime have been given interesting powers, while the animation department does a great job of presenting the story.

What is even better is that each character of the show is given a good amount of screen time which helps us to connect with them while their back story is narrated. Overall, Seven Deadly Sins is an authentic experience that you will love to enjoy for sure.

11. Vinland Saga

Set in middle age Europe, Vinland Saga is a decently created Japanese adaptation of Norse stories. Vinland Saga is the story of Thorfinn, in the 11th century, who is on a revenge spree. The story of Thorfinn is more tragic than glorious in this anime.

Vinland saga (Credits: Netflix)

The entire anime is based on the realism of war and battles in Norse mythology, while it was just created and presented through a human eye. The wars are not fought for glory and place in Valhalla but for the sadist needs and butcher-like behaviors of the characters.

The realism in the entire story of the anime points more at authorities trying to bring out a solution to the war through war than just fighting for pointless bloodshed. The animation style of this anime is far beyond perfect. The creators have done a great job at the presentation of the story they depict.

12. Kakegurui

Kakegurui is another bizarrely great anime available on Netflix. This anime is created in a way that you cannot, at any cost, look away from it. The show’s plot is set as a psychological horror, but it disturbs you more than just a psychological horror anime.

Kakegurui (Credits: Netflix)

This anime is the pure representation of how animes can shape and change your world and thought process about animation as a whole. MAPPA is commendable for an awesome job at bringing the grotesque sexual and aberrant powers dynamics in the anime to visual bliss.

It is indeed that the peculiar story of our deranged and unpredictable protagonist will leave you disturbed and intrigued by the anime at the same time.

13. The Disastrous Life of Saiki K: Reawakened

The Disastrous Life of Saiki K: Reawakened is yet another popularly recommen ded anime on Netflix by the platform itself. This anime is as twistedly hyperbolic as the name it has.

The Disastrous Life of Saiki K: Reawakened is the second installment of the anime The Disastrous Life of Saiki K which is the story of a young lad with psychic powers who just wants to live a simple life while hiding his powers from his friends and world.

The disastrous life of saiki k (Credits: TV Aichi)

The anime is quite sarcastic and does not have that serious action essence to it but a more comedic approach which is fun to enjoy at its core. The creators have specially created the anime to serve a larger audience on Netflix than just the niche the first installment catered to.

14. Ouran High School

Ouran High School is downright an interesting Shoujo to watch, not just for girls but everyone who wishes to enjoy a lovely romantic comedy anime with feel-good energy.

The anime is a story of the funny tragedy of Haruhi Fujioka , who transfers to Ouran High School with a generous scholarship, where she is mistaken as a boy by the students.

Ouran high school (Credits: Nippon TV)

Things escalate pretty fast for Haruhi to clarify the doubt made about her because of her appearance and clothing style. Sooner than thought, she gets indebted to the host club of the school, where she is supposed to perform manly chores to pay off her debt.

Th is is when the host club gradually realizes that Haruhi is a girl mistaken for a boy. This is another pretty funny and interesting anime on Netflix’s feel-good and romantic genre.

15. Yakitori: Soldiers Of Misfortune

Yakitori: Soldiers Of Misfortune is a great sci-fi investment for Netflix that holds great potential in the coming future.

The story of the anime is pretty unique and still greatly written, where a group of youthly characters is chosen as soldiers by Pan-Star System Trade Federation Security Council to assist in the battle against rouge mice named Barkans, who evilly express their resistance towards the Trade Federation.

yakitori soldiers of misfortune (Credits: Netflix)

This anime has all war drama and politics of war dynamically penetrating the anime’s essence quite well. Overall, the execution and timeline of the story are as mature as the ridiculous nature of this anime.

16. Monster

Monster is a masterpiece in the name of a psychological thriller. The anime has been adapted well by the creators, w here you see the story of a brain surgeon who makes a decision to save a young boy over the mayor who causes chaos in his life.

Monster (Credits: Nippon TV)

The anime takes a huge turn as Kenzo Tenma’s life and career get derailed in a series of immediate events as he is accused as the murderer. There is loads of psychological thrill, relationship drama, betrayal, and unsettling horrors to it.

The anime has been executed in a way that grips you harder and harder as the episodes unfold. Monster is one of the best psychological thrillers on Netflix that will leave you awestruck for sure.

17. High-Rise Invasion

High-Rise Invasion is a visual representation of insanity in the form of anime and a story on Netflix. With an iconic 90s animation style, this anime has a nightlife cyberpunk feel to it that blends in well with the dark story of the show.

High-rise invasion (Credits: Netflix)

There is loads of sadism in it as well that will give you a thrill and chills. The story of High-Rise Invasion revolves around Yuri Honjo, a high school kid who is stuck in the abrupt world of “abnormal space”.

She has to fight against her attackers to find her brother among the bizarre buildings and never-ending enemies to escape to reality. This anime is indeed the one to watch if you are into action content like “Transporter.”

18. Tekken: Bloodline

Tekken: Bloodline is a very keen six-episode anime series not just for the fans of the game but also for the fans of action as well.

The story of this anime is directly adapte d from Tekken 3, but it is still bliss to watch how the story is taken out as we get to the surprising historical dynamics of Jin Kazama and his family and his struggle to honor his Might while fighting to control his destiny.

Tekken: bloodline (Credits: Netflix)

This anime is just a basic story of a son trying to avenge his mother from the ones responsible. Tekken is an interesting action anime with loads of drama, dynamics, and action involved.

19. Little Witch Academia

Little Witch Academia is a lovely light-hearted anime about an ambitious girl wanting to follow in the steps of her idol and wanting to become the greatest witch ever. The story of Atsuko Kagari is comically tragic and yet en joyable as she comes from a non-magical background and wishes to be a witch.

Little Witch Academia (Credits: Tokyo MX)

The youth tricks her into joining the Luna Nova Magical Academy, the same that her idol went through to become a witch.

This anime tells the story of her life in Luna Nova Magical Academy as she learns to be a witch, fails, and keeps going on till she does. The anime has a lot of comedy and pranks to it that will keep you hooked on the light-hearted story.

20. Death Note

Coming as the frontier of the ani me portfolio at Netflix, Death Note is one of the oldest and most iconic anime to go viral with Netflix. Although a little overrated, Death Note is a classic representation of choices you make in life and their importance.

Death Note (Credits: Nippon TV)

The anime revolves around Light Yagami, a master at academics and a sharp mind who accidentally comes to the possession of a magical notebook that gives him the power to kill anyone with all the specific details by just writing the name of the person on the notebook.

The unusual active spree of deaths is noted by the authorities and is investigated by the best that Japan has. This bri ngs out the core story of the anime into action, which includes a crazy cat-and-mouse chase of a murder mystery anime series that ought to leave a mark on you.

21. 7 Seeds

7 Seeds is one of the most interesting and unpredictable anime of its time. This anime is way ahead of its time and has done a great job of entertaining us all.

7 Seeds is an adventure anime series set in an apocalyptic world. The anime goes quite raw and real with the apocalypse as we get to witness how the tragedy happens in just a random time, destroying the entire humanity in just a single random go while they mind their own business.

Seven Seeds (Credits: Netflix)

The anime is both pre and post-apocalyptic as we get to the situations post the apocalypse and how few remaining try to survive in a setting where nature is gradually regaining its throne as they confront giant bugs and flooded cities. There is a lot going on with 7 Seeds that just feels absolutely interesting to watch.

22. Beasters

Beasters is kind of a weird anime series blended with the most bizarre combination of genres. The story is set in a world where herbivores and carnivores try to coincide with each other. The entire anime has a mysteriou s feel to it but is entirely just a slice-of-life series with a feel-good aura to it.

beasters (Credits: Netflix)

This is one of the dankest anime there are on Netflix. The anime has that Zootopia environment to it but is much darker with a feel-good storyline. This shounen also has occasional NSFW to it while it covers heavy narratives like prejudice, choice, introspections, and much more.

23. Hunter x Hunter

Hunter x Hunter is one of the best shonen anime out there on Netflix. This anime has got it all that you would expect f rom a great anime. The anime is quest of Young Gon, who is on a quest to find his dad, who went missing a while ago.

This quest grows onto him while he makes new friends along the way, learns new skills, fights weird creatures, and ends up becoming a hunter. The latter is the most valuable and unpredictable thing that happened to Gon.

Hunter x Hunter (Credits: Fuji TV)

The anime has crazy action sequences and set pieces, greater comedy, a darker aura, and a very intricate story arc. All these aspects add Hunter x Hunter to top-tier animes on Netflix.

24. Great Pretender

Great Pretender is one of the slickest heist-based anime series available on Netflix. This anime has a cool, sassy character named Mako to Edamura, who is a con man on the loose. This man is a crazy mastermind who, even in under-wanted situations, does not stop himself from executing con schemes that come to his mind.

Great Pretender (Captions: Netflix)

This anime is quite quick with its storyline and highly bright in nature, which sets up the classy-casino feel of the anime itself. Great Pretender is the anime for you if you are into excellently bright and smart con anime that grip you super hard.

25. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is a fresh new anim e released in 2022, adapted from the most awaited disappointment – Cyber 2077 (the game). This anime similarly follows the story of David Martinez, a self-made cyborg of sorts in a quest to fulfill revenge for his murdered mother.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (Credits: Netflix)

This anime starts on a personal note but grows into something more macro and serious as soon as David reveals his world destruction under the pressure of the capitalist nature of those who rule. Situations are way worse on the micro level as class differences decide the tech and health prosperity of a person.

This anime does the exact job that the game was supposed to – entertain us with a story that connects with the harsh reality and leaves us with an experience.

26. Inuyasha

Inuyasha is a pretty long anime about a high school girl who travels back an era of history hundreds of years from now and ends up with a half-demon named Inuyasha.

In the Sengoku period, this new generation girl accompanies Inuyasha in his misadventures of finding fragments of a broken magic j ewel.

inuyasha (Credits: NNS)

The couple is also accompanied by many friends as their quest progresses toward the final piece of the jewel. The entire anime is an extensive saga, gradually unfolding the story in front of our eyes that concludes into a fun and enjoyable experience after all.

27. Pokemon

Pokemon is the love of many people’s lives. This lengthy anime has been through a major spree of on-and-off popularity, but it ha s never failed to entertain any age group at any given time. This anime has been one of the top-tier popular anime of all time.

Created after the popular game series of the same name. Pokemon is the story of Ash Ketchum, who dreams of being the best Pokemon player there has ever been. The show is naive as its target audience and always connects with you no matter what.

Pokemon (Credits: Netflix)

The anime is primarily created for children but has successfully kept all ages entertained over its span of time. Pokemon can indeed be considered the greatest investment by Netflix in anime to date.

28. The Way Of The Househusband

The Way Of The Househusband is a fun and lovely slice-of-life anime created with a simple essence giving something unique in the feel-good category of anime.

The Way Of The Househusband revolves around Tatsu, a criminal syndicate member of Japan who left his criminal career to support his wife’s dream to build a professional career.

The way of the househusband (Credits: Nippon TV)

The anime is very funny and engaging to watch, while we get to witness a man struggling to try his best to run a house and its errands. We do get to witness a few references to the past of the character and him using all that he has learned in his life now.

If you wish to try a unique slice-of-life anime with a creative art style as well, then The Way Of The Husband is the most appropriate anime you will find on Netflix.

29. Lookism

Lookism is an interesting adaptation of a successful South Korean webtoon that has been created exactly to t arget the societal judging norms of teenagers and the issues they face on a regular basis.

Lookism (Credits: Netflix)

The show has a little hint of fantasy to it, where the protagonist has the ability to switch between two bodies of his own. One is a handsome young man, and the other is an ugly fat boy as per societal beauty standards.

The story showcases how and what problems our protagonist faces as both personalities and e nds up giving a lesson to always remember. To vividly understand the true depth of Lookism – you can find this anime on Netflix.

30. Castlevania

Another highly recommended anime by Netflix itself, Castlevania, is an anime based on the popular game Dracula with the sa me name. The anime is dark and gory and clearly depicts the wrath and intensity of a demon like Dracula.

The story has a slight twist to it about the core concept of Dracula, where in the anime, he is a widowed husband who has successfully caused the demise of mankind out of hatred for them with the help of his minions because a mob of humans was responsible for the demise of his beloved wife.

Castlevania (Credits: Netflix)

The anime is mostly post the massacre Dracula caused where Alucard, the son of Dracula, is on a hunt for him along with his friends with an ambition to free the nation from the havoc that Dracula has brought.

All aspects of this anime, from voice acting to the gorgeous animation, are on point with the depth that the story holds, making it a super recommendation for anime lovers.

31. A Lull In The Sea

A Lull In The Sea is quite a strong drama anime series that touches on topics like discrimination with an utter surprise to the view ers. The light-hearted art style and environment of the anime suit well with the concept and story of the show, but the depth of the core matter is what hits hard.

A Lull in the Sea (Credits: Animax)

A Lull In The Sea is a story of a few friends who attend school at the surface while some have the power to survive underwater. The anime is quite basic in the plot, but the entire series is very gripping once you get into it. A Lull In The Sea is a definite recommendation for people who wish to enjoy a decently well-created drama anime series on Netflix.

32. DOTA

DOTA is, as expect ed, a great adaptation of a very popular game, DOTA 2, that has been with all our hearts since our childhood. This anime is a refreshing memory of what it felt like to enjoy the stunning visual and action-packed story of DOTA 2.

DOTA (Credits: Netflix)

It is a fresh creation at Netflix with loads of gore and bloodshed to it, which is, in fact, quite satisfactory to watch. DOTA revolves around Davion, the dragon knight, who is stuck between a major encounter with a demon and a dragon.

He must make his choices wisely to do what is right. The entire anime has crazy action and a brain-numbing thrill to it.

33. B: The Beginning

B: The Beginning is an exc iting, suspenseful anime series that grips you quite well. The tech-savvy environment of B: The Beginning is one to really root for.

It is a detective mystery content piece where a sharp and curious detective from the Royal Police is on a hot pursuit to catch a serial killer named Killer B.

B The Beginning (Credits: Netflix)

This anime is actually considered one of the most captivating noirs there are. The entire series has a slightly darkish vibe to it which keeps you thrilled and demanding more. The anime is an underrated gem available on Netflix.

34. Dorohedoro

Dorohedoro is another underrated gem created by MAPPA that failed to get the recognition it deserves. This anime, inde ed, has the potential to break the internet once it picks up. Dorohedoro is set in quite a realistic world where the riches are given the privilege and ability to use magic in any way they want.

Dorohedoro (Credits: Netflix)

In this wealthy-ruled world, a man is cursed with a lizard head due to a curse that has now killed the sorcerer for doing wrong to him. The anime takes us through history while he is chased for the murder he attempted and tries to find a way to reverse the curse. The anime is indeed a gem on Netflix that holds the potential if it goes viral once.

35. Violet Evergarden

Violet Evergarden is a war-struck anime beautifully crafted in a way that does not show war or bloodshed but gives you the dark and heavy essence of the war and everything that it holds within. The story of Violet Evergarden is everything but a deadly war in a war-struck state.

Violet Evergarden (Credits: Netflix)

The story of Violet Evergarden is quite personal and individual-centric at its core which focuses on the story of a woman and her journey to find the true meaning of her life in a crazy scenario of war struck in her country that is in turmoil. The tone of the anime is rather dark and hits you hard at times.

36. Dragon Ball Z

Dragon Ball Z is another classic available on Netflix that has served many ages quite well. Although the story and the anime do se em a little too stretched at times, the entire experience of Dragon Ball Z is worth it, be it from a nostalgic point of view or an entertainment point of view.

Dragon ball z (Credits: Fuji TV)

Dragon Ball Z is actually a continuation of the story of Dragon Ball, where the main protagonist – Goku, has grown up to be a man and learns much more while he defends Earth from evil.

This anime is all about teaching the viewers important values through the medium of anime action and the adventures of Goku as he continues the quest for good versus evil.

Dragon Ball Z is one of the most popular anime to ever exist on the planet, which is why Netflix’s investment into this anime brings much more returns to the investment made.

37. Spy x Family

Spy x Family is one o f the most appropriate recommendations on Netflix. This anime has the ‘Spy Kids’ aura to it, which becomes the ultimate driving force of the anime itself. The show is rather new to the platform but has still managed to make an impact on the audience.

Spy x family (Credits: TXN)

This manga adaptation tells the story of an intelligent spy named Loid Forger, who brings together a fake family of spies that consists of an assassin’s wife and psychic daughter to put forth a successful mission. The anime has a serious plot, but the mundane comedy blends very well with the regular life arc of the anime, which has been the reason behind its success.

38. Japan Sinks 2020

Japan Sinks 2020 is q uite a disastrous and captivating anime available on Netflix that will make you horrified about the possibility of something so sinister happening. The anime – Japan Sinks 2020 is set in a fictional Japan after the completion of the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

Japan Sinks 2020 (Credits: )

The movie focuses on a holocaust that hits Japan in the form of an earthquake and tsunami, where a family of four must give their best to survive. The anime has the horrific reality of natural calamity to it and what happened in a raw situation like this.

Japan Sinks 2020 is one of the darkest and most horrific anime on Netflix, with ten episodes adapted from a manga with the same name.

39. Kagu-Ya Sama: Love Is War

Kagu-Ya Sama: Love Is War is a topical choice. One may or may not like it because it targets the delicacy. Note that not all delicacy-related content ends up successful since it is quite critically created. This anime began in 2019 on Netflix and, to date, has had two successful seasons.

Kagu-Yasama love is war (Credits: Netflix)

The story of Kagu-Ya Sama: Love Is War is about a comical relationship between two students at a high-class high school. Both the characters are top-tier members of the school with immense reputations, and this is what makes the story more interesting.

Both the protagonists are madly in love with each other but are in a battle to make the other confess their love to the other because nothing comes over their pride.

40. Sword Art Online

Sword Art Online is an immensely popular anime and light novel in the country and the world. This anime is performing pretty decent on Netflix as well, although the recommendation for this anime is pretty low.

The story of Sword Art Online revolves around Kirito and heroine Asuna, who are addicted to an MMORPG game named Sword Art Online.

Sword Art Online (Credits: Yen Press)

The entire anime has them continuously going in and out of the virtual world of the game while the player’s physically and mentally connected to the game. The entire series is bliss to all gaming fans and enthusiasts who have a keen fantasy of experiencing the world of games personally.

41. Re: Zero – Starting Life In Another World

Isekai anime is the upcoming genre in anime that holds great potential. Re: Zero – Starting Life In Another World is just an op timal example of it. The dark fantasy of this anime is quite enticing with the stunning art style. The concept of this anime revolves around a world where characters are assigned to another world abruptly from their mundane lives.

Re: Zero – Starting Life In Another World (Credits: TXN)

In this setting, our protagonist Subaru holds a special power to revive when he dies in the parallel world in order to fulfill his goals.

The basic concept of the anime is simple yet quite gripping and interesting to watch. The anime has had two successful seasons and a popularity jump in the isekai genre.

42. Code Geass

Code Geass is quite an unconv entional anime of its time. The anime breaks all the orthodoxies in order to serve something that would be oddly interesting to watch.

Code Geass (Credits: JNN)

Code Geass revolves around Lelouch vi Britannia, the protagonist who goes against the Holy Britannian Empire to avenge his mother’s murder and keep his sister safe from evil.

The story of this anime is not about a hero but a villain or antagonist on a mission. The entire anime embraces its unconventional character and entertains us with what it can showcase to us.

43. Tokyo Revengers

Tokyo Revengers is one of the most po pular anime series in today’s time. This anime series has successfully entertained many people and critics. This anime is unlike all the other shonen anime there in today’s time.

Tokyo Revengers (Credits: MBS)

The story is set in Tokyo around Takemichi Hanagaki, who lives a normal life once a gang member suddenly needs a favor from the past, the Tokyo Manji Gang, who can save his ex-girlfriend.

The anime is beautifully written and crafted, with occasional flashbacks and interesting twists in the present. The anime holds a dark tone to itself, much like ‘John Wick,’ and entertains us with e very ounce it has.

44. Doraemon

The childhood dose of every single kid, Doraemon is one of the longest-running anime of all time. This anime has been the childhood of almost every kid in Japan and the world as well. Beginning its initial running in 1973, Doraemon still continues to come up with new episodes and movies to date.

Doraemon (Credits: TV Asahi)

Doraemon is a comedy, science-fiction, and family entertainer. This anime has been very popular ever since 2005. The anime revolves around the life of Nobita Nobi.

An academically challenged kid struggling to score and stay active in his academics when a robot from the 22nd century enters Nobita’s life with magical gadgets that make his life more adventurous and interesting.

This anime means serious business, which means that the platform owning the rights to Doraemon ought to make major profits. Therefore, Netflix has grabbed an absolute banger opportunity with Doraemon.

45. Erased

Erased is a unique m ystery and thriller series with a more mundane and generic life approach to it. Erased is the type of anime that serves as proof that you do not need murder or a heinous crime to make a great mystery series successful.

Erased (Credits: Fuji TV)

Erased is the story of a manga writer who, tired of his present life, travels back in time just to prevent tragedies from happening to him.

The story of this anime is filled with suspense and an unpredictable future. Each minute and episode of the series is worth your time as it keeps on growing on your nerves and entertains you blissfully.

Eras ed a successful adaptation of a small manga series with 12 episodes released to date, counting the conclusion of the story. This anime from 2016 is purely entertained by A-1 Pictures.

46. Mob Psycho 100

Mob Psycho 100 is another pretty interesting yet w eirdly created anime series that has surprising comedy content to the story. Mob Psycho is the one which has been created by the mangaka of One-Punch Man, which is why you see many similarities between both.

Mob Psycho (Credits: Netflix)

The story of Mob Psycho 100 revolves around Mob, a junior high school student with psychic powers who is bad at everything but his powers. His psychic powers make him the strongest esper. The anime has an eerie animation style and offbeat comedy besides the action.

Overall, this anime is quite niched out, which is why despite being popular, the anime isn’t as successful as One-Punch Man.

47. One Piece

One Piece is one of the longest-running anime to ever exist, which has completed 23 years to date. 1000+ episodes in, this anime still has a lot to deal with before it hits the climax.

One Piece is the story of Monkey D. Luffy, who is in search of precious worldly treasure One Piece with his crew, Straw Hat Pirates.

One Piece (Credits: Fuji TV)

This anime has an immense feeling of Pirates of the Caribbean and consists of loads of adventure in it. The anime is ever-increasing while the story progresses further with each episode.

The studio has no plans to end the show anytime soon and is therefore expected to continue air ing for as long as the creators wish, but One Piece is a genuine suggestion for all the adventure lovers who wish to enjoy an anime in the same genre on Netflix.

48. My Hero Academia

My Hero Academia is a fun anime set in the world of heroes. This is the only anime that is to date considered to have a cult phenomenon similar to that of Attack On Titan. The classic ‘sky high’ vibe of this anime is what drives the refreshing take on the genre.

my hero academia

My Hero Academia might just be an immensely beneficial deal for Netflix based on the popularity it has generated. My Hero Academia is set in a high school of superheroes where an ambitious boy, Izuku Midoriya, wishes to be the greatest hero just like his ideal – All Might.

The only problem is that, unlike everyone, Izuku doesn’t have any sort of quirk to him, which means that he is a powerless boy in an academy of superheroes. My Hero Academia is the story of how Izuku inherited his powers and became the successor to All Might, his ideal, and the best superhero there is.

49. Oshi No Ko

Oshi No Ko is one of the m ost popular anime adaptations in today’s time. This new series has turned many heads and made many fans with just the first episode streaming on the platform. Oshi No Ko, indeed is becoming a highly anticipated anime after all.

Oshi no ko (Credits: Netflix)

The plot of Oshi No Ko is set in a dark yet joyful setting where a dead doctor and his patient reincarnate as the kids of their favorite pop star singer Oshi No Ko.

From then on, the story takes a deep and dark dramatical dive into the lives of Oshi and the characters as things keep getting more complicated in each episode. This anime has brought major business to Netflix and is expected to hold the torch for a while.

50. The Irregular At Magic High School

The Irregular At Magic High School is a very pretty anime with beautiful characters and visuals, which are all credited to the animation department of the anime. The Irregular At Magic High School is an enjoyable high schoo l fantasy anime created for youngsters to enjoy.

the irregular at Magic High School (Credits: Tokyo MX)

The anime does have a few flaws to it, but they can be given up for the overall experience it provides. This anime is set in the year 2095 when magic is no more fiction and magicians are a part of each country’s defense.

51. Haikyu!!

Haikyu!! It is a pretty popular and successful sports anime series focused on entertaining volleyball fans and pro moting the volleyball culture of Japan. This series is an entire shonen anime with the classic touch of anime exaggeration to it which seems pretty well working with the series.

Haikyuu (Credits: JNN)

The story of Haikyu!! Revolves around Shoyo Hinata, who dreams of becoming a popular star in the volleyball industry. Shoyo puts together a team and enters the tournament world of school sports, where he makes few rivals, a little reputation, and learns life through the politics and hardwork of the sport that volleyball is.

52. Blue Lock

Blue Lock is anoth er highly popular Shonen sports anime series that has picked up hype to the extent that even NIKE has collaborated with the anime for a series of their shoes. This anime is worth a try, not just for football enthusiasts but the general public as well.

Blue Lock (Credits: TV Asahi)

This anime series is set around Japan’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2019. The loss of eliminations encourages the union to select a playing 15 high school players who are extremely good at their game. On a more micro level, Isagi Yoichi gets invited to the program launched by Japan’s Football Union following his team’s loss to the nationals.

This program has 300 forwards from across Japan who are put into prison together through rigorous training called Blue Lock, where they are trained by their coach Ego Jinpachi.

53. Assassination Classroom

Assassination Classroom is one of the best anime to begin your anime journey with. This anime has got it all when it comes to an interesting fantasy-action, light-hearted anime series.

assassination classroom (Credits: Fuji TV)

Assassination Classroom is a very interesting anime series that is set around the forbidden Classroom 3:E, which is considered the classroom of all the misfits of the school who have been given the mission to kill their tentacled teacher who has destroyed the moon and is on their mission to destroy the Earth by the end of the year if they fail.

This mission will be super hard for the students, but it includes more and more personal building and relationship building than the interesting action involved.

54. Chainsaw Man

Chainsaw Man is another highly successful anime by MAPPA, adapted from an already successful manga series. This anime has been highly anticipated for its season 2 as well because of the gorgeous way the story ha s been portrayed by the studio.

Chainsaw man (Credits: TXN)

Chainsaw Man is the story of Denji, a young boy stuck in debt owed by his dead father, which he has to pay off to a man who uses him as a devil hunter or by selling Denji’s organs. Denji works as a slave for this man, who soon turns out to be a devil himself and attempts to kill him.

Denji is then reincarnated as his devil pet dog ‘pochita’ blends in with him to make him the infamous chainsaw man who then works for public safety devil hunters, where he starts living his optimal desired life.

55. Tokyo Ghoul

Tokyo Ghoul is a great anime with high potential. This anime is performing at the level of craziness that is hard to expec t. This anime is focused on the story of Ken Kaneki, who is admitted to the hospital after his encounter with his date, where his organs are replaced by his date, who is a ghoul.

Tokyo ghoul(Credits: Netflix)

This makes him a half-ghoul. The story takes its turn as he tries to fit into the society of Ghouls and learns the ways of the ghoul society while hiding his identity from the world. The story of this anime seems quite mundane, yet it is very interesting to enjoy.

56. Dr. Stone

All three seasons of Dr. Stone have been an enjoyment for many viewers as the anime has gradually gained the interest of people in it. This anime is a prime content piece for science fans. The prominent inclusion of science in this anime is one that is hard to avoid.

Dr stone (Credits: Netflix)

This anime is based in a post-apocalyptic world where Taiju is one of two guys who survive a petrified blinding flash of light that turns every single person on the planet into statues. The an ime is totally focused on the plan Taiju and his friend take through in order to restart civilization on Earth.

57. Bleach

Bleach is one of the craziest animes available on Netflix to watch. Bleach is a dark anime that involves spirits and ghost s. The entire series can get quite gory at times, which is why it has been enjoyed quite much by people. This anime revolves around Ichigo Kurosaki, who lives a normal high school life that is disrupted by a corrupt spirit that wishes to swallow mankind.

Bleach (Credits: TXN)

His family encounters a deadly situation with this spirit, which is then killed by Rukia, a soul reaper, who dies saving his family. Losing Rukia, Ichigo accepts to replace her as a soul reaper. His task is to hunt down all the hollows in the town and kill them. He is gradually joined by his friends and many people who become part of his mission, making it a success,

58. Bungo Stray Dogs

Bungo Stray Dogs is a very underrated anime series that holds major expectations from fans. This anime serie s has loads and bits of entertainment you would expect from a detective anime. The story and takeout of this anime are quite unique.

Bungo Stray Dogs is a story about an orphan boy, Nakajima Atsushi, who is tired of his life that seems pointless with no one to care. Standing next to a river one day, Atsushi finds a man trying to kill himself by the river. He says this guy from killing himself.

Bungo stray dogs (Credits: Netflix)

The guy turns out to be an influential figure at a very vital detective agency. Everyone at the detective agency seems to have a certain supernatural power of their own when Nakajima is hired by Dazai. He joins them to cover the biggest case of the agency, which is to catch a tiger who seems to have a connection with Atsushi. By the end of the case, it is gradually revealed that there is more to Atsushi to be explored.

59. Kengan Ashura

Kengan Ashura is another fist fighting and MMA-based anime series like Baki on Netflix that is, in fact, a favorite recommend ation from Netflix. The series is based around gladiator arenas that have been a prominent part of Japan and its underworld, where wealthy high-class people hire gladiators for a fighting competition that includes unarmed action.

Kengan Ashura (Credits: Netflix)

The winner of the match takes it all home. Tokita Ohma, also named Ashura, is a gladiator who joins the industry and builds his demand and fear among the gladiators of the arena as he gradually devastates every opponent he faces.

As time passes by, Ashura keeps on getting highly popular in the industry. The entire anime is based on the basic MMA knockout tournament drama similar to that of ‘Rocky.’

60. Farming Life in Another World

This is one of the most bizarre and extraordinary plots for an Isekai anime. Hiraku finds himself in big trouble when he dies and gets reincarnated into another world. While he died due to lack of good luck, the reincarnation only feels worse but he got a great tool.

The multipurpose tool can let him do anything he needs to do in his farming life. He has to build a farm with a diverse community connected to it.

Farming Life in Another World (Credits: Netflix)

All 60 anime pieces given are exclusively available on Netflix, and you can enjoy them on your own device based on your interests and needs.

Honorable Mentions

Genshin Impact – Lumine [Ka_9] – 437409

Reality Quest

MURD-052 and URE-061

Oni Chichi

Otonari no Moto Sakura-san Sono San

Spy × Family follows master spy Loid Forger (code-named Twilight), who must build a “fake family” to carry out Operation Strix, his mission to get close to a political target. He adopts telepathic child Anya, marries assassin Yor, and even acquires a precognitive dog Bond, all while none of them know each other’s secrets.