35 Anime Series Every Fan Should Be Binge-Watching Right Now
The best anime of 2021, so far
Top 5 Most Popular Animes Of All Time
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Anime Attack On Titan is one of the most popular due to its incredible first season, with many referring to it as the Game of Thrones of anime due to its intense and graphic plot. The series is set in an apocalyptic future in which humanity hides behind a walled city in order to keep out the Titans, who are these giant creatures that feed on humans.
It tells the story of the 17 year-old Rei Kiriyama, an elite shogi player who buckles under the weight of expectations fellow top players and his foster family place on him.
But 3-gatsu no Lion is one of those rare anime that face up to difficult emotions like this, and that makes it an absolute must-watch. It tells the story of the 17 year-old Rei Kiriyama, an elite shogi player who buckles under the weight of expectations fellow top players and his foster family place on him.
Hirotaka and Narumi are two office workers who used to go to the same middle school together. So far so normal. But they actually have something else in common – they both are terrible nerds, to the point it’s made it impossible for them to enter a lasting relationship, because their partners just wouldn’t understand. Once Narumi and Hirotaka discovers this about each other, they decide to date on the spot. After all, it sounds quite efficient to have someone who will play MMOs with you, who will make sure you won’t miss limited edition merchandise and who you can discuss your favourite anime with. But is that all it takes to date?
Cowboy Bebop gets silly and weird on occasion, but is overall more adult than most anime series, and more subtle with its themes than Japanese writers tend to be. There's a good reason it's still beloved enough to get a live action Netflix adaptation more than 20 years after it aired.
And it probably looks like no anime you've ever seen. Director Masaaki Yuasa retained the art style of the manga, by acclaimed artist Taiyō Matsumoto, characters rough and exaggerated, scenes cut up into panels just like a comic.
Demon Slayer. Now available on Netflix, no best anime list can surely be complete in 2021 without mentioning the biggest shonen anime of the moment. While its slick action is reminiscent of the best moments of shows like Naruto, Demon Slayer stands out for how genuinely nail-biting it is.
It’s almost impossible to have so much as a passing interesting in anime and not come across One Piece. It’s based on the bestselling manga of all time worldwide, it’s been around for decades and it’s not even finished. All in all it's a pretty daunting affair, but also a testament to author Eiichiro Oda’s creation.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica is the best magical girl anime because kids, or at least young teens, can enjoy it, but it's mature enough to appeal to a wider audience. It's solidly rooted in the magical girl genre, but with a darker approach and subversion of many genre tropes.
The reason Fullmetal Alchemist is the best fantasy anime of all time is that it paints a fully realized, unique world with internally consistent rules that have real consequences. Building on that foundation, it delivers a story about two brothers that's as grounded as the setting is fantastic.
Anime is known for mixing genres, which is how you get shows like The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. While Haruhi is a slice-of-life anime on a superficial level, there's a lot more weirdness going on there. The show elevates itself beyond genre limitations, with elements of mystery and science fiction.
Without Dragon Ball, the fighting anime genre as we know it today probably wouldn't exist.
Most anime horror series are referred to as horror because of the monsters, like High School of the Dead. These series tend to be light on what western audiences think of as horror. Still, When They Cry straddles the line.
FLCL gets the nod because it's short, sweet, visually beautiful, and somehow extremely relatable. The series only got six episodes, but that plays to its benefit. Each episode is jam-packed with no sagging in the middle.
Anime has a reputation for being kid stuff, because of the connection between animation and kids cartoons in the West. The truth is that most anime isn't for kids, as evidenced by all the TV-14, TV-MA, and R ratings on this list. If you're looking for a great anime kids movie, the best place to start is Studio Ghibli.
" Hunter x Hunter is a must-watch. It follows some typical archetypes of 'shōnen' anime, but still manages to incorporate elements from the hero genre and a coming-of-age story." – jonathand4b26c068c
Plus, it's amazingly animated and the story is well done." – f4f45ea60c
"While sort of new to the comedy genre, Gintama is probably one of the best ones out there. It's long but reasonable, and honestly will have you doubling over laughing." – PastelLlama
"It's similar to a sports anime in the sense that there's an underdog-type main character that grows stronger the more he challenges people. The only difference is it's about cooking, not sports. You'll have plenty of food-gasms and be hungry after watching." – logicalZebra
The devil is a part timer Anime. Imagine being Satan himself, only to end up on planet earth and lose most of your powers. That’s how this Anime show kicks off. And as the name suggests – the devil ends up becoming a part time worker like a normal human being .
Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid is a comedy/fantasy/slice of life type Anime. And trust me when I say it’s hilarious. Each episode is fresh and brings something new and entertaining. As is the case with many Slice Of Life anime shows.
Ranma 1/2 Anime characters. Ranma 1/2 was made by the same creators behind Inuyasha. Except that unlike Inuyasha, Ranma is in part a slice of life/comedy Anime. It’s a fun, relaxed, laid back Anime to watch. With each episode bringing something new to the table.
That’s probably a question every otaku asks themself at least once in their life: What anime should I watch? And it’s a great question, but also hard to answer. There are so many good animes out there that it can get quite tricky to find the right one for you. But no worries! This quiz was made for people just like you!
We’ve added the best and latest animes to this quiz that scratch that particular itch! Only the newest animes, you heard right! This quiz takes to account what kind of animes you like. So, continue and find out which anime is made just for you! What are you waiting for?
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If you’re a newbie, the next step is to find a proper streaming platform. Hulu has lots of Japanese animation series. However, it’s not accessible worldwide. So, you better find a platform like GoGoAnime, which is globally available. You can check out a list of top anime streaming services in case you’re a picky fan.
You don’t have to take the Best Anime to Watch quiz. There are other ways to get recommendations from expert fans. Below, you find three tools to create your playlist.
People won’t make memes about a TV show unless it is popular and binge-worthy. Think about all the SpongeBob memes. There’s a reason why social media loves them—the show is great. So, if you join such subreddits, you’ll get to know what’s poppin’ in the Japanophilia communities.
Yes, they can. Although the Best Anime to Watch quiz works best for newbies, Weebs can enjoy it as well. The results contain 10+ suggestions for each category. So, it’s likely that more advanced fans will find something new to binge-watch, too.