Anime is at an all-time high with higher production value and even better storylines. Be it subtitles or dubbing. Anime is one of the most consumed media online among youth. It is known for its great animation, cool characters, and storylines that have a vast range and depth- from humor to heartwrenching angst, beautiful OST, and the spice of Japanese culture.
Fans love to stick around for short anime that might have either just one season of 12 episodes, like Spy X Family , or hundreds of episodes and multiple seasons, like One piece , that has been in production for years. A good anime is always worth the time for an otaku.
However, in a time where anime is not only available on TV on channels such as Animax but also online on online streaming services like Netflix, there’s a site that is dedicated especially to anime lovers. Whether you want to try out anime for the first time or pick up a long-watched anime in the middle of the season, you can go on Crunchyroll!
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Crunchyroll has both sub and dub animes for the fans who prefer either. It has a well-organized section that will suggest animes according to their popularity, latest animes, or in an alphabetical manner.
Given that anime such as Attack on Titan, Hunter x Hunter, Death Note, and Naruto have been classics for a long time, Crunchyroll brings in a gust of fresh air with its new wave of anime that are from different backgrounds. Adapted from a webtoon, made for video games and based on a Chinese Novel, turn a new page for animes, which were mostly based on mangas.
The 40 Best Anime Series to Watch On Crunchyrollare given below:
These are mostly based on reviews and are mostly 4.0 stars and above. They make up some of the best and most popular anime on Crunchyroll. The list is especially for those who want to try out other anime series than the mainstream ones.
1. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – This anime might not come up as a surprise to otakus as it boosted in popularity right after its release. The plot is based on the manga with the same name. The story follows a teenage boy, Tanjiro , who loses his family in a demon attack. And just when the loss of his family wasn’t enough, his little sister, who survives the attack, turns into a demon.
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It is the journey of the protagonist to avenge his family despite his hate towards demons and turn his sister back into a human. The road to becoming strong isn’t much like other protagonists, where Tanjiro is leaping in heaps and bounds but more realistic. Otakus, who prefer dub, across many areas of the world can enjoy this anime on Crunchyroll, as it has a wide range of languages to provide in audio.
- Genre: Adventure, Supernatural
- Release date: April 6, 2019
- Directed by: Haruo Sotozaki
- Seasons: 2 seasons, and movie- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train .
- Available in: Subtitles and Dubbing (languages available on Crunchyroll- Japanese, English, English (India), Español (América Latina), Español (España), Français, Italiano, Português (Brasil), Русский, हिंदी)
- Rating: 4.9/5 stars
2. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
The anime Code Geass: Lelouch Of The Rebellion was released in 2006, so the animation style isn’t what new anime lovers might be used to. The story, being set in 2017, is about our main guy- Lelouch Lamperouge, who is actually the exiled prince of Britania (conquered Japan, presently called Area 11) – the Lelouch vi Britannia.
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He is living with an alias, trying to live under the radar when his world is knocked off the axis. He meets a green-haired girl named CC in a struggle to run from the military, which gives him the power to command anyone into doing anything. This terrific power is called ‘Geass.’ The plot then continues with Lelouchs’ plan to lead a terrorist group to get back what was his.
- Genre: Mecha Anime, Action, Alternate History
- Release Date: Season 1- October 6, 2006
- Directed by: Gorō Taniguchi
- Seasons: 2 seasons- 50 episodes, four individual OVAs, five side story OVAs that take place between the two seasons, and four films.
- Available with: Sub, Dub (Japanese and English)
- Rating: 4.9/5 stars
3. The Ancient Magnus Bride
One of the best romance anime for the subtle romantics out there, who love a fantastical twist, is The Ancient Magnus Bride. In this case, romance is not the main focus, but the build-up is welcomed. The manga is written and illustrated by Kore Yamazaki.
The Ancient Magnus’s Bride Credit: Crunchyroll
The story revolves around Hatori Chise, who is troubled by her life that is full of neglect and absence of love. In such circumstances, she is auctioned as a slave to a ‘Magnus,’ a sorcerer with the bonehead of a beast and great powers. He decides to take her not only as his apprentice but also as his bride.
- Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Romance
- Release Date: August 13, 2016
- Seasons: 2 seasons, 24 episodes
- Available with: Dubbed (languages available in Japanese, English, Deutsch, Espanol, Portuguese
- Rating: 4.8/5 stars
4. Date A Live
Date A Live is harem anime with a fantastical setting in space. The main character Shido, a high school kid, comes across a peculiar girl who is a ‘Spirit’ at a spacequake. Coming to know that this girl and her species of mystical creatures called Spirits are responsible for the spacequakes, Shido has to seal these creatures to save mankind. But the only way to do so is to make them fall in love with you!
Date A Live Credits: Crunchyroll
- Genre: Action, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Sci-fi
- Release Date: April 6, 2013
- Seasons: 4 seasons, 46 episodes, 2 OVAs
- Available with: Sub and Dub in Japanese, English, Espanol, French
- Rating: 4.7/5 stars
5. The Genius Prince’s Guide To Raising A Nation Out Of Debt
Under the unfortunate circumstances of his father being ill, Crown Prince Wein Arbalest has to take care of handling the nation of Owen with his capable assistant Ninym Ralei. The main character has brain cells and uses 100% of them. Crown Prince pretends to hide his capabilities under a lazy front, but Ninym doesn’t buy any of it and helps him rule the country with an iron fist.
A genius Prince’s Guide to Raising A Nation Out Of Debt, Credit: IMDb
- Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
- Release Date: January 11, 2022
- Seasons: 1 season, 12 episodes
- Available with: Sub and dub (Japan, English, Espanol, Portuguese)
- Rating: 4.8/5 stars
6. Shinobi no Ittoki
Our main guy, Ittoki Sakuraba, is a high school student dealing with normal everyday stuff- academics, crushes, and friends. But put ninjas into the mix? As he gets to know that he is the heir apparent to a ninja clan, Ittokis’ normal life is put into danger when the rival clan is set out to kill him.
Shinobi No Ittoki Credits: Crunchyroll
Driven into a corner with no way out, Ittoki has to embrace the shinobi life at Kokuten Ninja Academy. Shinobi No Ittoki anime is a great fit for action and martial arts lovers.
- Genre: Action, Martial Arts
- Release Date: October 4, 2022
- Seasons: 1 season, 12 episodes
- Available with: Dubbed (Japanese, English, Deutsch, Espanol, Portuguese)
- Rating: 4.0/5 stars
7. Tokyo Revengers
Another well-known anime since 2021, Tokyo Revengers , is an awesome watch for action and drama fans. The plot is about Takemichi Hanagaki, who is a freelancer with no success. When he comes to know that the woman he loves, his girlfriend, Hinata Tachibana, is killed by a Tokyo Manji Gang, he is devasted, and to make matters worse, he is later accidentally pushed on railway tracks.
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With the last thought of dying, Hanagaki is surprised to find out that he is back in time, 12 years back in the past. Now, driven by revenge, Takemichi Hanagaki is out to get his life straight and get even.
- Genre: Action, Drama
- Release Date: April to September 2021
- Seasons: 2 seasons
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.7/5 stars
8. Vinland Saga
When the world is turning into hell, and you are surrounded by battlefields, even rumors about a safe haven are tempting. Such is the story of Thorfinn, the son of the greatest warrior of the clan- Viking. He sets out to find the land of peace called Vinland in the Vinland Sagas . The anime has its latest season up on Crunchyroll.
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- Genre: Adventure, Drama
- Release Date: July 8, 2019
- Seasons: 2 seasons, 48 episodes
- Available with: Sub, Dub
- Rating: 4.9/5 stars
9. Eden Of The East
What would you do when you wake up with no memories of your life with some random things to survive upon? Sounds tough, right? Well, that is what is happening with the protagonist of Eden of the East, Akira Takizawa. He wakes up outside the White House, NAKED!! And in case that didn’t seem enough, all he has on himself is a cell phone and a gun. What a way to start the day.
Eden Of The East Credits: Crunchyroll
But don’t worry. The situation isn’t without perks. The phone has access to ten billion yen! And to top it all off, he’s got a woman that will grant him anything he wants as a silver lining to the situation.
- Genre: Adventure, Romance, Thriller
- Release Date: April 9, 2009
- Seasons: 1 season, 11 episodes as of now
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.7/5 Stars
10. More Than A Married Couple, But Not Lovers
Ever had a crush on someone and wanted to get partnered with them for a project? Well, that could’ve been the case with Jiro Yakuin and Akari Watanabe, who get paired up together and have crushes, but NOT on each other! Nope, they actually despise each other, and even worse, their crushes got partnered together. And the cherry on top, the project is about being tested as a couple.
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So to get through this, they need to pass this test and get a rank in the top 10. This anime is for those who love the ‘enemies-to-lovers’ trope. They might as well be ‘ More than a Married Couple, But Not Lover s’
- Genre: Romance, Comedy
- Release Date: October 9, 2022
- Seasons: 1 season, 12 episodes
- Available with: Dubbed
- Rating: 4.9/5 stars
11. Buddy Daddies
To the lovers of Spy x Family, this could be an absolute boon. No, it isn’t a copy, or the premise isn’t the same, but it sure will scratch that itch. You have to watch more series like Spy x Family. Buddy Daddies is about two friends- Kazuki Kurusu and Rei Suwa, who are contract killers and are really good at their job too.
Buddy Daddies Credits: Crunchyroll
So how do these two assassins get a hold of a four-year girl and get shoved into the world of parenting? With a responsibility of a child and maintaining a bloody gore-filled life, our guys need to find a way to juggle both of them without getting them mixed.
- Genre: Spies, Action, Friendship, Slice of Life
- Release Date: January 7, 2023
- Seasons: 1 season, Ongoing
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.8/5 stars
12. Chainsaw Man
When you’ve spent most of your time trying to pay off debts, and you are dying after being betrayed and have barely lived your life, making a deal with the devil doesn’t seem all that bad. However, here Denji- the main character, becomes the devil by making a deal with Pochita and possessing the Devil’s heart. And then we get our ‘ Chainsaw Man .’
- Genre: Action, Thriller
- Release Date: October 12, 2022
- Seasons: 1 season, 12 episodes
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.9/5 stars
13. Jujutsu Kaisen
Not all heroes wear capes. Some eat your fingers. No, really. Yuji Itadori was a normal high school kid when he witnessed one of his classmates, Ryomen Sukuna, get cursed. To save him, he eats one of his fingers and takes on the curse into his own body. Now, Itadori has to deal with sharing his body with Sukuna.
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Later, Itadori gets scouted by Saturo Gojo, a powerful sorcerer, who guides him to Tokyo Jujutsu High School and helps him to fight curses. Thus begins the story of a guy who becomes cursed to fight it in Jujutsu Kaisen.
- Genre: Action, Shonen, Supernatural
- Release Date: October 3, 2020
- Seasons: 1 season, 24 episodes
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.9/5 stars
14. NieR:Automata Ver1.1a
An anime based on a popular video game, NieR: Automata Ver1.1a , is set in the distant future. When aliens take over Earth and mankind has nowhere to go, a group of humans who takes refuge over the moon decide to fight back for their home.
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They create android humans to fight their war. One of these machine androids is called YoRHa, an ultimate soldier weapon. Now the newly deployed androids, 2b meets 9s and A2, try their best to fulfill the job while coming across some mysterious settings on Earth.
- Genre: Game, Action, Sci-fi
- Release Date: January 7, 2023
- Seasons: 1 season, 3rd episode (ongoing)
- Available with: Subtitles
- Rating: 4.8/5 stars
15. Do It Yourself!!
Ever wondered how friendships are formed? With the number of efforts and pure intentions of succeeding with someone as a friend, it is the same as when you take up any other task- like building furniture. This simple line is the premise of Do It Yourself!! A group of girls in a DIY club forming friendships alongside furniture. How soothing. A simple, relaxing watch for your stressful days.
Do It Yourself!! Credits: Crunchyroll
- Genre: Friendship, Slice Of Life, DIY, Wholesome
- Release Date: October 6, 2022
- Seasons: 1 season, 12 episodes
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.8/5 stars
16. Laid-Back Camp
Had a bad day? Tough time at work making you long for the beach or mountains? Well, I don’t know if you’ll get a leave long enough to enjoy the beach, but this anime is a sure substitute to lift up your mood! Laid-Back Camp is about Nadeshiko, who wants to go to Mount Fuji, but somehow mysteriously ends up at some place she has no idea of. There she meets Rin, who is camping solo. And thus begins a journey of camping and friendships.
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- Genre: Slice of Life,
- Release Date: January 4, 2018
- Seasons: 2 seasons, 12 episodes per season
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.8/5 stars
17. Deaimon: Recipe for Happiness
Among other light watches comes this anime series with the ‘found-family’ trope. Deaimon: Recipe For Happiness is about Nagomu and Itsuka with a sweet shop setting. Nagomus’ father falls ill, and the responsibility of the family business, a famous sweet shop, falls upon Nagomu. Or so we think (and so did Nagomu).
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But reaching back home, he comes to know that Itsuka is the girl who everyone considers the successor of the shop. And above all, he is supposed to become a father figure to her.
- Genre: Found Family, Slice Of Life
- Release Date: April 6, 2022
- Seasons: 1 season, 12 episodes
- Available with: Subtitles
- Rating: 4.7/5 stars
18. Akebi’s Sailor Uniform
If you are a longtime Otaku, you know that friendship, fulfilling dreams, and finding your happiness are a very big deal, and many anime have their main themes revolving around platonic and mentor-mentee relations. And thus, here is another slice of life, Akebi’s Sailor Uniform. Komichi Akebi, our protagonist, dreams of joining Robai Private Academy, a girls’ junior high school. And gets in!
Akebi’s Sailor Uniform Credit: Crunchyroll
Then starts her everyday life journey of making friends, attending the school she always dreamt of, and attending club activities. Another reason to watch this is that the animation is top-notch! So get your ice cream and sit back and binge this series, and chill.
- Genre: Slice of Life, Drama
- Release Date: January 9, 2022
- Seasons: 1 season, 12 episodes
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.7/5 stars
19. My Dress Up Darling
And this list would be incomplete without one of the most popular anime series of 2022. My Dress Up Darling blew up as one of the best romance anime series of the previous year, with the story of a popular fashionista girl, Marin Kitagawa, and a not-so-popular guy, Wakana Gojo, who really isn’t up to date with fashion trends. And then comes the love story between these two when they are confronted with a secret and have to work together.
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- Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
- Release Date: January 9, 2022
- Seasons: 1 season, 12 episodes (as of now)
- Available with: Sub ad Dub
- Rating: 4.9/5 stars
20. Lycoris Recoil
Lycoris Recoil is another anime series that became well-liked after its release last year. If you are all about watching some girls being badasses and kicking butts to keep the world peaceful, this anime is right up your alley. ‘DA- Direct Attack’ is secret agents with ‘Lycroises,’ girl agents who are trained for missions.
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The strongest agent- Chisato Nishikigi, and a skillful yet peculiar agent-Takina Inoue, are undercover at one of the branches- Cafe LycoReco. Here, they do a lot more than just serve sweets or save the world. They take orders for shopping, teaching, and babysitting too.
- Genre: Action
- Release Date: July 2, 2022
- Seasons: 1 season, 13 episodes
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.9/5 stars
21. Bocchi The Rock!
While we are on the topic of the anime series popular in 2022, Bocchi The Rock! It is a music-themed anime about Hitori Gotoh, a shy girl who becomes a skilled guitar player with the alias’ guitar hero’ online.
Bocchi The Rock! Credits: Crunchyroll
She learns the instrument in the hopes of joining a band and coming out of her shell—no such luck throughout middle school. Nothing happens until she is approached by Nijika Ichiji, a drummer of the band- Kessoku in high school. Maybe Hitori really does have a chance to shine!
- Genre: Music, Friendship
- Release Date: October 9, 2022
- Seasons: 1 season, 12 episodes
- Available with: Subtitles
- Rating: 4.9/5 stars
22. Last exile
When a duo of high-flying pilots meets a girl named Alvis, Claus Valca and his navigator Lavie are put in the front seat of an adventure they had no idea was coming their way. The steampunk world setting is a good change from the regular fantasy and supernatural worlds. With a strong will to make a name for themselves and do something noteworthy, the protagonists are pulled into the middle of a war between two countries.
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The viewers of the anime have recommended this series for its expansive and detail-oriented way of story-telling. With good pacing, unique OST, and flying airships, Last Exile is a great watch.
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi
- Release Date: April 7, 2003
- Seasons: 2 seasons, 26 episodes
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.7/5 Stars
23. Naruto: Shippuden
One of the most famous and long anime series is Naruto: Shippuden. The story follows a boy named Naruto, who is an orphan after his ninja (Hokage) parents are killed by a nine-tailed fox spirit attack while he is just a baby. However, this isn’t the saddest part.
The spirit of the nine-tailed fox somehow makes a residence in his body, something he is unaware of, but everyone else in the ninja village, known as ‘The Village Hidden In The Leaves,’ knows about.
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This leads to Naruto being treated as an outcast and having no friends. But when he gets a good mentor and is able to boost his strength, Naruto embarks on a greater journey filled with adventure, romance, friendship, and much more.
- Genre: Action, Fantasy, Friendship
- Release Date: February 15, 2007
- Seasons: 21 seasons, 220 episodes
- Available with: Subtitles
- Rating: 4.7/5 stars
24. Kochoki
The story of Kochoki follows Oda Nobunaga, a demonic warlord, during his teenage years before he was the demonic king. His journey through his battles, along with his younger brother and loyal followers, his succession, and betrayals.
Kochoki Credits: Crunchyroll
- Genre: Supernatural, Action
- Release Date: July 8, 2019
- Seasons: 1 season, 12 episodes (as of now)
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.3/5 stars
25. Garo Vanishing Line
Garo: The Vanishing Line is about Sword, a guy living in a high-advanced town- Russel City, who gets to know about a conspiracy under the prosperous front of the city. Now curious about the secrecy and eager to be a part of battles and conspiracies of government, he sets out in search of ‘Eldorado.’
Garo Vanishing Line Credits: Crunchyroll
On his way, Sword meets a woman named Sophie, who is searching for ‘Eldorado’ too, as it was the last message sent by her missing brother. Together, these two have to unravel whatever mysteries lie ahead their way.
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi, Supernatural
- Release Date: October 6, 2017
- Seasons: 1 season, 24 episodes
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.4/5 stars
26. Tower of God
The name of this anime series will come as good news to Korean webtoon lovers. Tower Of God is a webtoon-adapted anime series. The Tower has the ability to give you all that you desire, your deepest wants and needs- be it money, revenge, or power. The story revolves around Rachel, who wants to reach the top of a tower to see the stars. And along with her is Bam, who wants nothing more than Rachel herself.
Tower Of God Credits: Crunchyroll
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Shonen
- Release Date: January 18, 2022
- Seasons: 1 season, 13 episodes (as of now)
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.7/5 stars
27. Noblesse
Another win for webtoon lovers! Noblesse is a webtoon-adapted anime that has high ratings on Crunchyroll. Raizel, a Noble with the special title Noblesse, wakes up after a nap of 840 years. Now, as the strongest Noble who has been away from the world for a long, Raizel is enrolled in a human school to learn about the human ways.
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However, he is also weighed with the responsibilities of protecting the other Nobles from an organization called ‘The Union’ who want to take over the world.
- Genre: Action, Drama, Supernatural, Fantasy
- Release Date: October 7, 2020
- Seasons: 2 seasons, 13 episodes per season
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.6/5 stars
28. The Irregular at Magic High School
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The storyline is based on a light novel of the same name and has an intriguing plot about a world where magic exists but not in the form of spells and hexes, but rather technology and devices. The mix of these two different genres gives this anime a complex storyline, especially when our main guy is a cool-headed, overpowered, yet a low-lying student.
- Genre: Action, Sci-fi, Fantasy, Drama
- Release Date: April 5, 2014
- Seasons: 2 seasons, 26 episodes
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.6/5 stars
29. Ranking of Kings
When the world you live in gives you a ranking based on your heroism, capability, and valor, being unable to even lift a sword is an invitation to scorn. For Bojji, the first prince of a kingdom ruled by King Bossu (ranked seventh on the list of powerful kings), this means always disappointing everyone around him with his lack of hearing and inability to be the prince everyone expects him to be.
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However, his life takes a turn when he befriends a shadow that can understand Bojji. And thus, the Ranking of kings starts to have some unexpected changes.
- Genre: Drama, Fantasy
- Release Date: October 15, 2021
- Seasons: 1 season, 23 episodes
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.9/5 stars
30. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
If the old-school animation style is your thing, then Jojo’s Bizzare Adventure will be an enjoyable watch for you! The Joester fortune is being preyed upon by Dio Brando. To stop him, Jonathan Joester, aka Jojo, has to battle him even though Dio has a handy ancient stone mask with immense powers.
Jojo’s Bizzare Adventures Credits: Crunchyroll
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Shonen, Supernatural, Thriller, Comedy
- Release Date: October 6, 2012
- Seasons: 5 seasons, 190 episodes
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.8/5 stars
31. The Promised Neverland
Want a good reason to cry to let go of the burdens of your heart? Well, go further no more because The Promised Neverland will do that job for you. When everything you know is a lie and the promises made to you by your so-called mother are all hollow, the only way to be safe is to run away.
The Promised Neverland Credits: Crunchyroll
The Gracefield House is full of orphaned children who live together under the care of their “mother” peacefully when one day few kids come across a dreadful and horrifying secret that changes their lives forever.
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Shonen, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Thriller
- Release Date: January 10, 2019
- Seasons: 2 seasons, 12 episodes
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.5/5 stars
32. Darling In The Franxx
A war that results in the world ending up as a wasteland and preparing children since childhood for a battle against unseen enemies is no one’s utopia. But it is a reality of the world set up in Darling In The Franxx.
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Hiro, Codename 016, a prodigy teenager in training who has his way with using Franxx (robot machines for war), is approached by a mysterious girl- 02, with the opening line, “I’ve found you, my darling.”
- Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Sci-fi
- Release Date: January 13, 2018
- Seasons: 1 season, 24 episodes
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.6/5 stars
33. ReLife
Want a heartwarming anime that is full of feelings? ReLife is about a guy, Arata Kaizaki, who hits rock bottom with no job, friends, or girlfriend. Now, with the threat from his parents to cut off his monthly spending money and want him back home, Arata is in a pinch.
ReLife Credits: Crunchyroll
But he gets approached by Ryo Yoake, who gives him a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to just take a pill from rehabilitation, which will not only make him look younger but also take him back to his high school years.
- Genre: Romance, Seinen, Drama
- Release Date: July 2, 2016
- Seasons: 1 season, 13 episodes
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.8/5 stars
34. Kaguya Sama: Love Is War
What happens when you seem to have it all but no guts to confess to your crush? Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane are not only the leaders of the student council of an elite school but also possess good family backgrounds and personalities.
Kaguya Sama: Love Is War Credits: Crunchyroll
But despite liking each other, there seems to be no intent on going further with their feelings. With pride as an obstacle, now both are hell-bent on making the other confess first in this romantic comedy of Kaguyama-Sama: Love Is War
- Genre: Comedy, Romance, Seinen
- Release Date: January 12, 2019
- Seasons: 2 seasons, 37 episodes
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.9/5 stars
35. Engage Kiss
Ever heard the phrase “don’t mix work with love”? It seems that Engage Kiss deals with a tethering relationship between a demon, Kisara, and a demon hunter, Shu, who are in a contract work relationship. But Kisara’s feelings for Shu are more than just that of an employer.
Engage Kiss Credits: Crunchyroll
When Shu’s job of extracting demons from Bayron city is always in a bind due to his picky nature of choosing jobs, Kisara provides him with personal and professional stability. And yet, the presence of Shu’s ex-girlfriend, Ayano, may keep things from building up between them.
- Genre: Action, Comedy, Romance
- Release Date: July 3, 2022
- Seasons: 1 season, 13 episodes
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.6/5 stars
36. Salaryman’s Club
To all the Haikyuu lovers out there! There’s a new sport in town! Salaryman’s Club is focused on Shiratori Mikoto, a possibly great badminton player. But a serious injury keeps him from ever playing again professionally. But life throws another chance at him when he joins Sunlight Beverages, where he meets unfamiliar colleagues and a feeble unskilled team with the potential to be the team he needs.
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- Genre: Sports
- Release Date: January 30, 2022
- Seasons: 1 season, 12 episodes
- Available with: Sub and Dub
- Rating: 4.7/5 stars
37. Love All Play
If you are a badminton or sports anime fan, here’s another badminton-featured anime for you! Love All Play focuses on Ryo Mizushima, a kid who dreams of being the best badminton player in the world. But without a good mentor and coach, he cannot get far in his journey as a sportsman. But finally, he is scouted by a prestigious elite school and can get back on track to achieve his goal.
Love All Play Credits: Crunchyroll
- Genre: Sports
- Release Date: April 2, 2022
- Seasons: 1 season, 24 episodes
- Available with: Subtitles
- Rating: 4.1/5 stars
38. Play It Cool, Guys
Ever seen a guy so cool and handsome that you see pink hearts around his face? Well, don’t go around making such quick judgments because that guy may not be as cool s you think he is. ‘Play It Cool, Guys’ is a light watch to refresh after a stressful day when you have nothing specific to watch. Watch all these handsome men be clumsy, downright idiots at times, and still play it cool.
Play It Cool, Guys Credits: Crunchyroll
- Genre: Comedy
- Release Date: October 11, 2022
- Seasons: 1 season, 14 episodes
- Available with: Subtitles
- Rating: 4.7/5 stars
39. Gankutsuou
Based on the French Novel’ The Count Of Monte Cristo’, Gankutsuou is about a count returning back home to destroy those who have betrayed him.
Gankutsuou Credits: Crunchyroll
- Genre: Adventure, Drama, Sci-fi, Romance, Fantasy, Thriller
- Release Date: October 5, 2004
- Seasons: 1 season, 24 episodes
- Available with: Subtitle and Dub
- Rating: 4.5/5 stars
40. Hitori No Shita – The Outcast
Walking through a graveyard and getting attacked by a bunch of zombies sounds like a fever dream. But apparently, in Hitori No Shita: The Outcasts, Cho Soran actually has to deal with these zombies when he is saved by a random girl with a sword.
Hitori No Shita: The Outcast Credits: Crunchyroll
And not only that, a calm college life that goes up in flames when you get dragged into some terrible small village incident. And now, finally getting to know that some people from a rival clan are behind you to kill you. Man, talk about having a bad day.
- Genre: Action, Supernatural
- Release Date: July 9, 2016
- Seasons: 2 seasons, 24 episodes
- Available with: Subtitle
- Rating: 4.5/5 stars
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Honorable Mentions
Hayasaka Ai wa H na Maid
Joudou Diary | Affection Diary [Syoukaki]
Fanbox 76650
Alya sometimes hides her feelings in Russian
Dreaming Maiden Anime
Kinjo no Hitozuma-san Yumi-san
Fela Pure
Gal Ane Shachou to Harem Office
Kinjo no Onee-chan to Orusu Ban
This World of Manga is very vast. There will always be an option for anything. Whatever age you are, there will always be something to read and enjoy. Today, let’s talk about Seinen Manga.
In Japanese, seinen means ‘youth.’ This genre mainly attracts young adult men between the ages of 18 and 40.
This genre mainly deals with mature themes such as violence, politics, fantasy, relationships, or comedy, as we can see by the tags that it is mostly aimed at the adult audience. Why is this type of manga needed if it’s similar to shōnen ?
Some of you might think that shōnen and seinen are the same. Well, it’s not actually true; both the genres play different roles for the audience.
Shōnen manga mainly focuses on young people who may like adventure or fantasy storylines, as you can see Seinen manga mainly focuses on people who are into gore, blood, and brutal stuff.
That’s why seinen manga is most popular among people who are above 18.
37 Best Seinen Manga You Should Read In 2023
Seinen mangas also contain some sort of nudity. That’s why one should be above 18 to read this genre. These seinen mangas are more focused on realistic themes. Now let’s take a look at these Seinen Mangas, which might make you forget your sleep.
My Dress Up Darling
My Dress Up Darling その着せ替え人形は恋をする is probably one of the seinen manga that you should read. I believe this manga is popular among youngsters for its characters and storyline.
My Dress Up Darling is about a doll artisan named Gojou Wakana who has been fond of making traditional dolls since his childhood, but he is scared to tell anyone about it after the traumatizing incident with his childhood friend until he met his classmate Kitagawa Marin.
She is popular in school and always surrounded by friends. But when one day, cheerful Kitagawa comes across the shy Goujou while sewing, she barges him about her secret hobby of cosplaying and asks him for help to make her a cosplay. Will this cheerful trendy girl help Gojou from his past?
My Dress Up Darling.
Boy’s Abyss
Boy’s Abyss or Shounen no abyss is a story about high schooler Reiji Kurose who lives in a town with nothing. There’s no life in that town, no signs of change. Reiji was just living his life. Family, dreams, friends, everything was letting him down in that city.
Boy’s Abyss.
He thought that he could be “fine” living like this Until he met Nagi Aoe. She is an idol who just moved into this town as she stopped working as an idol.
Will she be able to stop Reiji from self-harming? Is there any purpose or hope to live? It’s just a story about a boy and a girl with many twists.
Kubo Won’t Let Me Invisible
Kubo Won’t Let Me Invisible is a story about an introverted guy Junta Shiraishi. He lacks almost any presence, so people often forget about him, and he is okay with not being noticed by anyone. Still, his classmate Nagisa Kubo, a social butterfly, finds talking easy with Junta.
Kubo Won’t Let Me Invisible.
However, Junta thinks that he is invisible in this world. Kubo is like a lens to Junta. She is the only one who can make Junta feel visible, will there be any other spark between these two classmates who are just trying to understand each other?
Please Go Home, Miss Akutsu
Kouta Ooyama always tries to make himself busy at school and tries his best not to get in trouble with Akutsu Riko.
She is a school delinquent and a notorious GAL, but one day, she was somehow in Kouta’s apartment.
He was confused about what he should do at this moment. Should he just kick her out?
Please Go Home, Miss Akutsu
She is pretty but scary at the same time! Though things got complicated when she had to stay there for a night, she started to explore his room, where she found mangas which were smut.
Since that night, she has been teasing Kouta for reading smuts, but she still hangs out with him. She makes it clear that she will never fall in love with him, but the teasing turns into a sexy yet cute rom-com.
Mieruko Chan
Mieruko Chan is a story about a girl named Mieruko who suddenly could see monsters but couldn’t tell anyone about them because she might think that her friends and her family wouldn’t believe them.
She instead tries to avoid these and gain all of her courage and ignores them.
The art style and unique storyline will be really fun to read in this manga. The horror comedy in this manga has a fantastic sense of humor.
Mieruko Chan
Bungo Stray Dogs
Bungo Stray Dogs is a manga about supernatural characters. Atsushi Nakajima was kicked out of his orphanage, and after that, he rescued a strange man from attempting suicide – Osamu Dazai. He was the one who tried to attempt suicide.
Despite not knowing that Dazai works in an armed detective agency where the staff have their own individual supernatural powers. Atsushi somehow joined the agency and discovered his true form.
Bungo Stray Dogs.
Blue Period
If you are an artist or someone who loves art, this manga is for you. Blue Period is a manga about Yatora Yaguchi, who is a high school student trying to figure out what will be good for his future.
Blue Period
He is confused and scared for his future. This manga mainly focuses on Yatora’s life. Will he be able to choose art as one of his passions? Even if he chooses art, will he be able to have a better future? Lastly, he talked about his dream to be at Tokyo University.
The Way Of The Househusband
If you like comedy and gore, this manga is for you. Though this manga doesn’t cover a lot of gore, there are still a few parts. The Way Of The Househusband is actually a pretty good manga with a slice-of-life storyline.
The Way Of The Househusband.
The story focuses on the character Tatsu, one of the most sacred Yakuza, and how this person who scared everyone turned into a perfect Househusband.
They called him the “Immortal Dragon,” and how can this dragon be turned into a caring Househusband?
Sweat And Soap
If you are looking for an Ecchi but Rom-Com manga, this one is for you. Asako Yaeshima suffers from a condition where she sweats excessively.
She works in a company name Lilia Drop which mainly manufactures cosmetic products, perfume, and bath products, where she is in the accounting department. As a child, she was called “Aseko.” (Ase means sweat.)
Sweat And Soap.
She is very ashamed of her body odor, but one day she meets Koutarou Natori, who works as a member of a product developer in the same company as Asako.
When he realizes how the soap does the trick with Asako’s sweat and turns it into a pleasant smell, she is terrified when he suddenly approaches her in the lobby and starts to sniff her but could be that he likes it? And will she fall in love with him?
I Belong To The Baddest Girl At School
Fuyuhiko Unoki has always been bullied throughout his life, and high school is no different, too, until he meets the school’s boss girl, Kanade Toramaru, the top delinquent in the school.
This duo of a troublemaker girl who is in love with Unoki and the scaredy-cat Unoki who still can’t figure out his feelings for her because of her behavior?
The manga about a misunderstanding Rom-Com with a lot of fun is better to read.
I Belong To The Baddest Girl In School.
Goodbye, Eri
If you like drama and tragedy, this manga is for you. Goodbye, Eri is a 200-page one-shot. On his 12th birthday, Yuta was gifted a phone where his mom requested to record everything till she died, and Yuta agreed to that.
Goodbye Eri.
He started to record his daily life with his mom and dad. When his mother was on the deathbed, he even recorded that because of the promise, he headed to the roof of the hospital to commit suicide, but there he met a strange girl named Eri, and that changed his life.
Boku Girl
Suzushiro Mizuki is a 1st Year High School student who is always mistaken for a girl because of his petite figure.
He was living a normal life until he met the trickster Loki Asgard, who was bored playing his tricks with other gods. As he is bored, he targets Mizuki and turns him into a girl.
As he woke up, he saw that he had breasts, and finally, he realized that he had turned into a girl and how he accepted his new form.
Boku Girl.
Prison School
Prison School is one of the most popular manga. The story is based on a Hachimitsu Private Academy, an all-girls boarding school for elite young women, but boys are being allowed for the first time in the school’s history.
Prison School.
The group of 5 guys made it through the school as a young man. They all were excited to see these women because they thought they were surrounded by these young girls.
They would get attention, but there was a drastic change in their lives. They were dreaming that heaven suddenly turned into hell for them because of their shocking fate.
The Coppersmith Bride
Shiina is a freshman in college who is enjoying her cozy life, dating her Coppersmith boyfriend, Shuu.
She had mostly been spending her time listening to the rhythmic sound of his hammer, but she was barely out of high school and looking forward to the new life she would experience.
But is she ready to experience this new life, and, more importantly, can she really marry him and be the bride of a prestigious smiting family?
The Copper Smith Bride.
One-Punch Man
One Punch Man is one of the popular manga. The story focuses on the MC Saitama, who can destroy his enemy with one punch.
This action comedy manga is really great to read the chemistry between the characters is fascinating.
The problem is every time Saitama comes across any villain, he can destroy it within seconds, but can Saitama will be able to destroy all these villains? Will there be any villain who he won’t be able to kill?
One Punch Man.
Kaguya-sama: Love is War
Kaguya Sama Love Is War is one of the best manga-satisfying endings. The story starts off with two protagonists, Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane, and their quest to confess to each other.
Kaguya-Sama Love Is War.
The manga just not focuses on the MC but also on the side characters, where we get to know a lot about these classmates. Because of their pride, Kaguya and Miyuki are not ready to confess their love, so who will confess their love first?
Record of Ragnarok
A fight for humanity where there are two choices either humankind will have to die or live. The god has to decide whether to destroy humanity or let it settle.
But a lone Valkyrie puts forward a suggestion to let the gods and humanity fight one last battle, a last hope for humanity to survive.
It is a fight between 13 gods and 13 humans, a one-on-one battle, and who will win? Will god be able to destroy humanity, or the human can help humanity to survive?
Record Of Ragnarok.
Pupa
A life-death situation between siblings, Pupa is one of the great manga if you like to read gore or blood-related manga. Utsutsu Hasegawa, Yume Hasegawa’s older brother, was alone, but they were happy that at least they had each other.
Pupa
One day, Yume discovers a butterfly, and she somehow goes into a strange metamorphosis and she suddenly turns into a creature where she has to eat a human. Utsutsu was really shocked after the change, but will he be able to help his sister.?
Monster
Monster is a psychological and thriller manga written and illustrated by Naoki Urasawa. The story start’s with Dr.Kenzo Tenma, a skilled and successful neurosurgeon. Years later, he saves a mysterious young boy name, Johann Liebert.
Monster.
Later at the Eisler Memorial Hospital in Düsseldorf, middle-aged childless couples are being killed one after another.
The serial killer’s identity is known. Dr. Tenma sets on an investigation to find this killer. The series is known for its suspenseful plot as well as for its themes like guilt and crime.
Ajin: Demi-Human
Ajin Demi-Human is a manga series written and illustrated by Gamon Sakurai. The story follows a high academy pupil named Kei Nagai, who was struck dead in a business accident, and after that, he realizes that he’s not the same as any other mortal.
Ajin: Demi-Human
rather, he discovers that he’s an Ajin, a demi-human who’s immortal. This series explores themes similar to horror, gore, and the value of life. The government and other Ajin are hanging Kei. Will he be suitable to escape them will be suitable to escape from society?
Inuyashiki
It is a story of a hero who turns into a villain. If you are looking for Drama and Evil power manga, this one is for you.
The story follows Ichiro Inuyashiki, who is a 58-year-old man diagnosed with terminal cancer. Knowing that he was going to die soon, a miracle struck in his life.
A mysterious alien, an object he discovered, made him transformed into a powerful cyborg with the ability to heal others.
Inuyashiki.
But he wasn’t the only one who had been transformed. A teenager named Hiro Shishigami was also transformed but used his power in evil form instead of helping others.
The chemistry between the two characters who are using their power for different purposes, the action , and the drama in this manga are really interesting with an interesting storyline.
Another
If you are living for Horror and Psychological manga, this one is for you. The story is set in a high school in the year 1998 and is about a student named Sakakibara Kouichi, who transfers to a third classroom of a middle school.
There was another student named Mei Misaki. She is who is a charming girl, and she very popular among her classmates.
Another.
After her death, her classmates decided to carry on living with her even though she was dead, but Kouichi didn’t know that he was growing suspicious of the fearful atmosphere in that classroom. As he gets closer to the truth, he must also confront his demons and secrets.
Grand Blue Dreaming
Grand Blue Dreaming is one of the best comedy manga to read. The story follows a guy named Iori Kitahara. He left his coastal hometown but came back and made his college debut.
A new chapter in his life is formed in his everyday life when he gets involved with the diving club members there wild and partying lifestyle.
The comedy and slice-of-life follow Lori and his friends as they live as college students and their love interests. This manga also contains some ecchi too.
Grand Blue Dreaming.
Koko wa Ima kara Rinri desu
“Ethics” deals with moral principles and values. It is concerned about what is good and what is bad, right or wrong, and so on.
Takayanagi is a cool ethics teacher who deals with or confronts his student’s problems in an ethical way. This manga focuses on philosophy and Takayanagi life. It is a story of a teacher with some interesting plots.
Koko Wa Ima Kara Rinri Desu.
Made In Abyss
If you like a manga about survival, this one is for you. Made In Abyss follows the story of a girl named Riko and a robot named Reg which she met during her adventure in Abyss.
She is following her mother’s steps to become a Cave Raider.
Made In Abyss.
Along the way, she encounters many strange creatures, as well as another explorer. The series has been popular for its interesting imagination and for its unique imaginative world though it contains an emotional and better storyline.
Gantz
Gantz follows the story of the Tokyo teens Kei Kurono and Masaru Katou, who were killed by a subway train, but when they were awake after the incident, they saw themself in a dark room that gave them weapons and suits and orders to follow.
The people who were brought back to life had to complete dangerous missions that also included the fight against aliens. Kei must fight to survive and try to find the truth about Gantz.
Gantz.
Inside Mari
Inside Mari follows the story of a high school student named Kazushi Nagayama, who struggles with mental health issues such as anxiety. One day he finds out that he could enter his classmate’s body, Mari Na.
She is in an angelic high school because of her looks, but there’s a secret she has been hiding from everyone. This series focuses on themes such as mental health.
Inside Mari.
All You Need Is Kill
All You Need Is Kill
Keiji got killed on the battleground but only to realize that he was revived and living the same life again and again.
He uses his knowledge and skill to get better every day and do better than in the former battle, but there’s someone who has the key to Keiji’s escape or his death.
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You
Aijo Rentaro is a student, and he tries to ask his classmates on a date, but after asking out a hundred girls, he is as unsuccessful as ever. He gets rejected every time.
One day he prayed for guidance only to realize that his rejection was because of some cosmic error.
100 Girlfriends That Really Really Really Really Love You.
Now after knowing the issues, the god decides that Aijo will get a chance to date the 100 girls, but if he returns their confession, the girls will have to die in a horrible accident.
How will Ajio save these 100 girls? Will he be able to save all of these girls? This manga is a romantic comedy with an interesting plot.
20th Century Boys
This manga may seem like a fun one because of its name, but its dark and mysterious concept will surely keep you interested. The manga revolves around the time when humanity faced extinction at the end of the 20th century.
20th Century Boys
Kenji Endo is living a simple life working as a convenience store manager, but his dream is to be a rock ‘n’ roll musician. The past memories of his childhood friends mysteriously committing suicide came rushing back.
He thought that this death could be related to the new cult which was growing. All the childhood friends decided to reunite, and they somehow had to stop this cult that could end the 20th century.
Freesia
One of the best works by Jiro Matsumoto, the action, thriller, and psychological in this manga is set in an alternative Japan. The manga was published from Sep 29, 2001, to Aug 25, 2009.
Freesia takes place in an alternate Japan where regular wars and economic crises were present. A lot of the budget was spent on the military due to the war, and because of that, many prisons have been shut down.
Freesia.
The shortage of prisoners was now a problem, so a new was introduced, and it was named as Vengeance Act.
This act allowed: If somebody kills your close one, you are legally allowed to kill or hire someone to kill. The manga follows the storyline such as killers, blood, and psychological effects.
Liar Game
Kanzaki Nao’s father named her thusly for “honesty,” wishing she would live a normal life.
Liar Game
She receives a package containing 100 million yen with a message informing her that she has been selected for the Lair Game Tournament.
All the participants are urged to lie and cheat to win the money, while the losers have to pay back their debt based on their loss.
Hearing the news that Shinichi Akiyama has been released from jail, she enlists his help so she will be able to win the Liar Game.
Homunculus
Susumu Nakoshi is a middle-aged man who has spent his life living in his auto. One day a youthful man approached Nakoshi and asked him if he was interested in his subject of a scientific trial.
Nagoshi agreed to the trial in exchange for a plutocrat. But once he was back, he started to see a Homunculus( a veritably small mortal).
As this incident started to increase, his world turned upside down; what would be coming? Will he be able to get relief from this?
Homunculus.
#DRCL Midnight Children
The manga was released on Jan 20, 2021, and it’s still ongoing. The manga tells the story of Dracula, a vampire who moves from Transylvania to England in search of new blood but somehow ends up with a small group of people.
#DRCL Midnight Children.
25-ji no Ghost Writer
25- ji no Ghost Writer.
The story follows Tsugumi Higurashi, who lost his parents and his maid at a very young age, and the cause of his death was a fire. Now he is 15 and a new writer, but he’s been stuck with the past, so he decided to go back to his old house, and there he saw someone from his childhood.
Honorable Mentions
Bakemonogatari
The Girl That Got Stuck in the Wall
Jieun is known for her sharp mind and quick wit, but her chronic tardiness often puts her in a bind. Fortunately, she’s resourceful and knows a few shortcuts to help her beat the clock to work.
Meanwhile, Jisoo is on the hunt for his inaugural role in the corporate world, all while grappling with personal challenges. His life is monotonous, with daily trips to the library and returning to his solitary home.
However, his routine is unexpectedly disrupted when he accidentally wanders down an unfamiliar alley and encounters Jieun in an unusual predicament: she’s trapped in a wall.
Titled “The Comical Romance of a Wall-Entangled Girl,” this webtoon was released in 2017.
Authored by Gaehoju with illustrations by Gunnermul, it weaves a tale of humor and love, capturing the quirky adventures of its protagonists.
My beloved Mister & My beloved Runaway Girl
My beloved Mister & My beloved Runaway Girl
Stepmother Friends
