Sazae-san - 7,701 episodes Recognized by the Guinness World Records, this anime holds the world record for the longest-running animated TV series. The show is about a mother named Sazae-san and her family life.
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Sazae-sanAnother notable monumental undertaking would be the current Guinness World Record holder for longest running animated show, Sazae-san, which is still on the air with over 7000 episodes--but don't worry, it's actually not even available in its entirety and was never licensed out for western audiences.
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The first anime that was produced in Japan, Namakura Gatana (Blunt Sword), was made sometime in 1917, but there it is disputed which title was the first to get that honour.
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The Longest Anime Of All Time, Ranked By Number Of Episodes (February 2022)1 Mrs.2 3000 Whys Of Blue Cat (Lan Mao) - 3,000+ Episodes. ... 3 Ninja Boy Rantaro (Nintama Rantarō) - 2321+ Episodes. ... 4 Prince Mackaroo (Ojarumaru) - 1917+ Episodes. ... 5 Oyako Club - 1818 Episodes. ... 6 Doraemon (1979) - 1787 Episodes. ... More items...•
This series of educational 5-minute shorts only aired for four years, but with a release amount 6 episodes per week, it racked up a pretty high episode count, making it one of the longest running anime ever.
Monoshiri Daigaku Ashita no Calendar is a collection of historical shorts, sponsored by Kirin beer, which aired daily through 1970. This series seems to come back over and over again throughout the history of Japan, each time reborn with a new title. And yet, it just about always seems to make it on this list of the longest running anime in Japan.
Literally translated to 'Warm Warm Family' in English, this series, which ran through 1982, is about a nice family and their everyday lives. Again with these short stories! And just if you were wondering, yes, more are to come!
This anthology series adapting Japanese folk tales ran through 1994. It depicts some of the most renowned folk tales in the history of Japan, from the story of a child born from a peach, Momotarou, to that of Urashima Taro, a man who rescued a turtle and was thanked with a trip under the sea.
Once again, the Kirin-funded daily history shorts returned for five years in the '80s, this time with a long run of a whopping 1498 episodes! It seems that history not only repeats itself, it also surpasses itself.
I know, I know, Kirin again. However, with very few English summaries available, this series of Kirin shorts seems to be the most obscure on this list. It does however have the highest episode count of all, making it the longest running anime of the lot!
If we were to include the current follow-up series, airing in America on Disney, in the episode count, this blue cat's adventures would be the longest running anime of all. The fun adventures of Doraemon and his goofy friends, with a perfect combination comedy and simple life lessons, are a true joy to watch!
The series follows the main character, a young sea otter named Bonobono, and his daily adventures with his friends from the nearby forest. These include the mischievous squirrel Shimarisu and the short-tempered raccoon Araiguma. Bonobono combines gag comics and philosophical questions.
The series tells the story of Hamtaro, a hamster, owned by a 10-year-old girl named Hiroko Haruna (Hamtaro’s young owner).
The current season of the popular Shima Shima Tora no Shimajirō series (see below for more information).
Mitsuo Suwa is an extravagant child, who receives a special helmet from the mysterious superhero Birdman that gives him incredible strength and makes him capable of flying. He thus becomes a superhero, Perman (Superkid in the Italian version of the 80s anime) and is dedicated to fighting criminals and injustices.
Hanakappa (also known as Flower Kappa) follows the story of the misadventures of a young kappa named Hanna Kappa. Unlike other Flower Kappa’s, Hanna Kappa’s flower does not stop changing.
The plot revolves around a 5-year-old prince who arrived from the Heian era in modern Japan. He is also accompanied by firefly and three Oni demons. The main character will have to adapt to a new way of life in a new society for him.
Rantarō is the son of a second-generation ninja, just like his grandparents and great-great-grandparents. His father, tired of living in a family of ordinary ninjas, decides to send Rantaro to a special school so that he can become an elite ninja and bring honor to his family.
2 Nintama Rantarou: Has Aired 2,200+ Episodes. Rantarou is a young ninja who is always accompanied by his two in-training ninja friends – Shinbe (the chubby boy who's the butt of all jokes) and Kirimaru (a young boy who’s obsessed with the sound of money).
The anime’s first episode aired in 1992, and it was picked up again in 1995. It details the life of an otaku girl named Momoko Sakura, who earns the nickname “Chibi” (meaning small or little) due to her short height.
7-year-old Shinichi Kudou first made his appearance on television on the 8th of January, 1996, where he was caught by criminals and given an experimental drug. When he opened his eyes again, he was shocked to learn that he had the body of a 7-year-old boy!
The reason it’s been able to accumulate so many episodes within a short span of time is that each episode is only 2 minutes long.
Its story revolves around a blue robot cat that is from the future that warns Nobita Nobi of his future generations' imminent doom. So, together, the duo sets out to make things right for Nobita’s future generations. To Doraemon’s dismay, Nobita is the laziest and dumbest boy in his school.
The progressing experiences of these heroes produced by using bread are quite possibly the most famous anime in Japan. Having broadcasted for more than 20 years, it is adored by watchers, everything being equal. Alongside being one of the longest-running anime ever.
with more than 1300 episodes. 9. Hoka Hoka Kazoku ( 1428 Episodes)
Kirin no Monoshiri Yakata is about a cat named Cathy and a mouse showing kids history while attempting to get along. The two fight continually, for the most part, the mouse outsmarting the cat.
With more than 700 scenes, this series additionally comes in my rundown without any doubt.
With the colossal popularity and foreign fanbase animation in which Nobita Nobi is so hapless however his life got another turn when a robotic cat named Doraemon, chooses to go back as expected and guide Nobita on the legitimate way to fortune.
This anime was run for around 20 years and has more than 1800 scenes. Family sitcoms with short scenes appear to be a sure thing for life span. Oyako Club, which is a real sense means Parent and Child Club, is an endearing series that depicts the insane, however adoring, connections between family.
Ojarumaru is the boy of a respectable family from the Heian period. His life got turn when he got a power-stick and with the assistance of that, he can utilize it to travel.
It began airing back in 1969 and has only ever had to show reruns twice during that tenure. The show is simple, following Mrs. Sazae as she lives in her home with her husband, kids, and parents.
7 Kirin Monoshiri Yakata - 1565 Episodes. This children's educational program featured a cat named Cathy and trying to get along with a mouse while teaching history to children. It aired originally from 1975 to 1984.
The story follows the adventures of Nobita and the titular robot Doraemon as he tries to guide his young ward to make better choices so his descendants in the future won't live in poverty. Doraemon's four-dimensional pocket leads to many odd and endearing scenarios as just about anything can appear from it.
Time travel is a classic trope in shows, and Prince Mackaroo uses it well. A young noble named Ojarumaru manages to transport himself into the present era from over 1000 years in the past using a magical stick from the demon king Enma. He becomes friends with a young boy named Kazuma and joins his family in the future.
Long before the era of Naruto or Boruto, Ninja Boy Rantaro was the ninja series to catch on television screens. It began airing back in 1993 and follows three ninja apprentices — Rantarou, Shinbei, and Kirimaru — as they try to learn everything they need to know about how to be ninjas.
The show originally began airing in 1988 and has inspired countless spinoffs, side stories, and movies. Anpanman is also a major inspiration to the highly acclaimed anime One Punch Man many fans enjoy today.
Comment. While it can be amazing to watch an entire show in a single day, many anime fans want a series they can truly sink their teeth into. Long-running series have the potential to allow viewers to connect with the characters in deeper ways making every emotional moment hit harder than with other shows.
The only reason ‘Astro Boy’ is on this list is because when it initially aired in 1963, it transformed the entire world of American cartoons. It’s essentially a lovely series with a lot of sarcastic humour that appealed to both teenagers and children at the time.
To comprehend the context of most jokes in most comedy anime, you either have to speak Japanese or force yourself to laugh at their stupidity. However, the peculiarity of its outstanding characters in ‘Beelzebub’ would easily make you laugh out loud.
In a nutshell, ‘Dragon Ball Z’ is about carrying the weight of an entire world on your shoulders, and failing would mean losing everything you’ve ever stood for. If you’re a lover of fighting anime and haven’t seen ‘Dragon Ball Z,’ you’re missing out on a wonderful experience that everyone should have at least once.
All of the ideas depicted in typical Shounen anime are thrown out the window in ‘Fairy Tail.’ It boasts quick and crisp fight scenes, plot arcs that have a little bit of everything, and characters who do not advertise their fight moves during bouts, unlike others of its kind.
If you want a long-running anime with no fillers, ‘Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood’ is your best bet. Adaptations frequently fail to live up to the standards of their source material, owing to the fact that many anime creators treat the original work as an afterthought.
In a medium where humour has never been particularly strong due to cultural differences between the West and Japan, ‘Gintama’ stands out by demonstrating that comedy in anime is far from dead. It defies all expectations and, over time, has established itself as one of the best comedy series on television.
Even if you are not a fan of folks getting their skulls bashed in every day, I would recommend ‘Hajime no Ippo’ to you. Apart from the incredible boxing action, this anime contains a little bit of everything, from humor to romance to a lot of inspirational moments.
The original Dragon Ball manga ran for 11 years from 1984 to 1995 which in itself is impressive. However, Dragon Ball Super’s manga continues the story and it started in 2015 and is still currently running.
7 Naruto’s Maturity Into Dangerous Ninja Takes 15 Years To Tell (1999-2014) Masashi Kishimoto's Naruto is still a very popular shonen series and it continues to live on today through its sequel successor, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, which approaches the franchise's universe from a totally different angle.
It’s remarkable that Hirohiko Araki has been working on JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure for close to 40 years. Some mangaka work through several series over multiple decades, but Araki has focused solely on JoJo and it’s helped make the manga become such a unique hit.
Hiromu Arakawa’s Fullmetal Alchemist manga is set in a world where a powerful form of magic known as alchemy is possible, only Edward and Alphonse Elric wind up greatly impaired (albeit in wildly different ways) after an alchemy experiment goes wrong.
Morikawa has allowed Hajime no Ippo to grow since its debut in 1989 and it's been running for over 30 years since.
Kubo's manga is far superior and even though it takes 15 years it at least gets to finish its story.
Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece has made a big name for itself not just as a manga, but also as an anime series with nearly 1000 episodes. The daunting amount of One Piece anime content manages to pale in comparison to the manga, which started back in 1997 and is still running.