Rurouni Kenshin. Fruits Basket Star Takeda added K. ValedPuud added Elfen Lied. BowAndArrow added Yona of the Dawn. Best casual anime ever with best storyline. Yamato added Black Lagoon. The Irregular at Magic High School.
Lepticidio added Sword Art Online. Magi: The Kingdom of Magic. Fruits Basket. Sailor Moon. Log Horizon. D Gray Man. To Your Eternity. Banana Fish. Clannad: After Story. Great Teacher Onizuka. Guilty Crown. Lexis added Hyouka. Trinity Seven. CrazyAzzBitch added Monster. Hajime no Ippo. Cells at Work! Darker Than Black. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. So, you are a die-hard anime fan?
You probably have seen most of the anime series and movies out there, but can you name your top favorite ones? So, after decades of exploring and enjoying Japanese animation, and after checking the rankings on some of the leading anime websites, we have come up with our ultimate list of the best original anime TV series which you definitely need to watch ranked from number 25 up to our number one choice.
Death Note is number one on our list based on many reasons. Firstly, it has been voted the number one anime series of all time by Japanese fans. It is also ranked as the number 1 most popular anime series on the MyanimeList website. Ryuk, who is bored by living the god of death lifestyle, leaves one of these notebooks in human reals to see how humans use it.
The prodigal high school student Light Yagami finds the Death Note and begins testing it by writing the name of a criminal in it. The criminal dies immediately, and Light realizes how devastating the power of the notebook in his hands really is. Light decides to clear out the world from criminals with the help of the notebook, and people begin worshiping him. The police, though, realize that there is a serial killer targeting criminals and try to apprehend him with the help of an eccentric detective named L.
The original manga series was published from to and includes 12 volumes and chapters. The anime series developed by Madhouse was composed of 37 episodes directed by Tetsuro Araki. These were broadcasted in Japan from October to June In a light novel based on the series was also released, followed by a series of Nintendo video games and three live-action films, a TV drama, and mini-series in Japan as well as a US film shown on Netflix in August The series became so popular that there was even a Broadway musical written and composed based on it.
If you want to see and experience the absolute best in the world of anime, Death Note is definitely a series which you should watch first and foremost. You will be amazed by the experience which awaits you with this very dark and fascinating series.
The series is about a young man called Eren Jaeger who vows to destroy all the giant humanoid Titans on earth after they destroy his hometown and kill his mother. The imagery, the incredible storyline, and the atmosphere of this TV series is what makes it so unique and why it is loved by most anime fans. The captivating storyline and the entire production of the anime series have made it as popular as the longest-running anime series, even though the original Attack on Titans has only 25 episodes.
It is based on an award-winning manga by Hajime Isayama. This series follows the adventures and the fight against the Titans by Eren Shingeki no Kyojin, Mikasa Ackerman, and Armin Arlert, who all do everything possible to keep the three walls surrounding the remaining humans on the planet from the horrible Titan attacks.
The soldiers use special grappling systems referred to as Vertical Maneuvering Equipment, which they use to jump on trees, walls, and buildings in order to attack the Titans. The original series aired in , and a spin-off light novel and manga series have been created as a result of the success of the anime series. The second season aired in , and there is a third one scheduled for July In , the Attack on Titan manga had sold 74 million printed copie s, which has made it one of the best-selling manga series in history.
So, if you want to see some inspiring, well-paced, beautifully drawn action anime, make sure you get to see the Attack of the Titans series. We are positive that you will be so enthralled by them that you will most likely binge-watch the entire series at once!
If you think anime is for kids only, you may want to think again. If you are an adult but want to explore the wonderful world of anime, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a great place to start. Unlike the first Fullmetal Alchemist, which was only partially based on the manga series by Hiromu Arakawa , this series was made after the manga series was completed and followed the original plotline closely. The series is written by Hiroshi Onogi and directed by Yasuhiro Irie and premiered in and ran until It was subtitled in English almost immediately following its release, which made it very popular among non-Japanese viewers as well.
We already told you the story of the two disfigured brothers Edward and Alphonse who go on a quest for improving their alchemic training to resurrect their dead mother and also to restore their physical bodies to their full and healthy form.
Edward loses a leg and sacrifices his arm to preserve the soul of his brother during an alchemic experiment for resurrection goes wrong.
She proceeds to search for the Philosopher Stone, which is supposed to give him immense alchemic powers. DVD and Blu-ray box sets have been released around the world, and the series aired on various channels in the US, UK, Australia, and many other countries and attracted millions of fans worldwide.
With the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, you will never be bored and feel the need to fast forward a scene. Every minute of this brilliant anime series is spectacular and is worth your attention and time. Naruto has become a huge franchise ever since the first Naruto series was released back in the years.
Since then, numerous comics, films, games and series, and related products have been made and sold to the growing army of Naruto fans. Naruto Shippuden explores the life and adventures of Naruto Uzumaki, who is a young, hyperactive, and loud ninja looking to become the strongest ninja in the village Hokage. The series starts more than two years after Naruto left Konohagakure to go through intense training.
The Akatsu, which is the organization of the elite ninjas, is planning on overtaking the shinobi world. Even though he is older, Naruto has not changed too much, except that his confidence has grown.
He goes through each fight with all his heart and soul still in pursuit of the Hokage title. The characters are all superb, including the antagonists, which is why so many people around the world love this series.
The story keeps you interested and excited at all times, which is also why this is one of the most watchable lengthy anime series. It includes a whopping episodes which were aired from to , and the Naruto fans have been relentlessly following their favorite series and their favorite anime hero through the years.
The Naruto Shippuden, unlike the original Naruto series, is aimed at a more mature audience. The animation and the music are outstanding, and there are some scenes in the series which will make you want to watch them over and over again. If you have heard of manga and anime, then you have probably heard about Naruto. It holds third place in the bestsellers manga list in history with over million copies sold in over 35 countries. Written by Masashi Kishimoto, this is a coming-of-age story about young Naruto Uzumaki, who is a child ninja looking for recognition and with a dream of becoming the leader Hokage of his village.
Prior to his birth, Naruto gets a huge demon Kyuubi sealed inside him, which causes problems for the boy when trying to find his place in his village. The story is divided into two parts — the first during the early adolescent years of the boy and the second when he is a teenager.
The famous manga series was adapted into one of the most popular anime TV series of all times, which consists of episodes, which originally aired in Japan from to , and on Cartoon Network from to The sequel — Naruto: Shippuden aired from to and consisted of a whopping episodes.
Apart from the series, Naruto fans can watch one of the 11 movies and 11 original video animations, as well as video games, light novels, and trading cards based on the characters and storyline from Naruto.
The Naruto series has won numerous awards and is still a captivating anime to watch with its mixture of adventure, action, martial arts, comedy, and Shounen in each minute episode of the original series. So, make sure that you watch this story about growing up, which is filled with adventure, fun, drama, and everything you would expect from an anime series that has such a strong following.
The original light novel of the series was first published in in Japan and the series has expanded to anime production. It is said that there exist creatures so strong, so dangerous, they cannot be killed by any human. They dominate the night and prey on humans as they please. But every once in a great while, an individual arises to challenge these demons — a demonic slayer. One of those demonic slayers is known as Kimetsu no Yaiba. From that moment on, Tanjiro immediately embarks on a quest to slay demons.
But as he is about to cross over into the world of darkness where he can face the demons, he meets his sister who wishes to talk him out of going. Then he meets a new friend who tries to tell him about a powerful demon. Tanjiro refuses to listen and already begins to hear the voice of the sword as he enters the world of darkness.
But what awaits him there is a cruel environment where other mystical creatures dwell with their own goals in mind…. The original story of the novel is done in a historical setting, but the anime adaptation will incorporate it into a more own fictional world. It is a sequel to the original Dragon Ball series and adapts the following chapters of the manga series written and illustrated by Akira Toriyama.
The story starts with Gokuu, who is living peacefully with his wife and son five years after winning the martial arts tournament.
He tells Goku that he is a warrior from a now-extinct race from another planet. Gokuu was sent to earth as a baby in order to conquer and destroy our planet, but after suffering from a head injury lost his memory and became a good-natured person fighting to protect the weak. After this revelation, Gokuu and his friends are faced with numerous attacks from extraterrestrial enemies. The characters have grown and matured since the prequel Dragon Ball series, which is truly fun to observe if you are a fan of the series.
Due to the huge popularity of the series in the US and in Japan, 17 movies and a total of video games based on Dragon Ball have been released. Watching the Dragon Ball Z series is definitely a must for any anime enthusiast, of course, after you watch the original Dragon Ball series, which you will find ranking even higher on our list.
This beautiful long-running anime series makes it to the top 10 list because it combines great animation, interesting characters, and an arc-like structure of the series. Some may find that Fairy Tale gets repetitive at some point, but for true fans of shounen anime — this is a heaven-sent series.
Lucy Heartfilia has a dream of becoming a powerful full-fledged wizard, which is why she is searching for celestial keys. Natsu is a wizard and a member of Fairy Tale and saves Lucy during an attempt for abduction.
He offers her to join them. Somewhere along the way, the group meets magic swordsman Erza Scarlet and the ice wizard Gray Fullbuster who join them on their quest. This show knows how to pack an emotional punch, so have your tissues ready. The main protagonist can switch from goofy to serious fast enough to give you the best kind of emotional whiplash. But really, it's all about being different, moving forward, and confronting problems. It's got a great jazzy soundtrack, slick animation, especially considering how much animation has evolved since then , and just a great story that leaves you BEGGING for more.
This will be an anime you remember forever. The development of the main character and his overarching struggles will give you tingles. Plus, it's amazingly animated and the story is well done. The main character is one badass, hard-working chick who you can't help but respect. Saitama is bored. He has trained so vigorously to become a hero that he is now overwhelmingly powerful; with a single punch, he can defeat any opponent.
This may sound like an ideal scenario, but not in One Punch Man. Saitama has lost the pleasure and thrill in fighting because of his instantaneous victories. Driven by a longing to battle strong and worthy opponents who will get his heart pumping again—and a desire to be known by the public for his heroic deeds—he decides to join the Hero Association. The show builds up anticipation for Saitama to find purpose as a hero, and on the way his inner thoughts and oddly blank face will keep you plenty amused.
Soon, she is recruited as a host because of her androgynous looks to entertains girls under the guise of being a boy. Released more than a decade ago, the show was ahead of its time in introducing a female lead who does not adhere to gender norms. All is well on the surface, with the children bonding with their friends and having regular playtime in the fields until the day they are adopted.
Dark and thrilling, The Promised Neverland keeps you on the edge of the seat. This aspect of the show has prompted conversations about the depiction of Black characters in anime. Madoka accepts, but quickly starts to discover the haunting truths behind the contract she signed. A dark take on the traditionally upbeat and hopeful magical girls genre, Puella Magi Madoka Magica becomes more deliciously disturbing through the jarring transitions to psychedelic imagery combined with eerie music. This series with a rosy premise captivatingly spirals into a psychological thriller that is chilling to the core.
She was a child soldier trained to be nothing more than a weapon in war, and is more familiar with military orders than any expression of feelings. But now the war is over and her last interaction with Major Gilbert, her mentor on the battlefield and the person most important to her, drives her to continue this job.
Kousei Arima is a piano prodigy—he dominated competitions and performed with an orchestra at the age of eight. His mother trained him to become a world-class musician, often subjecting Kousei to physical and verbal abuse. After her death, Kousei quit the instrument because he can no longer hear the sound of his own playing.
That is, until he meets Kaori Miyazono, a passionate violinist who successfully encourages Kousei to play the piano again. Your Lie in April is a masterpiece both aesthetically and musically—the frames are vibrant with colors and the classical pieces we hear are majestic and grand.
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