Top 10 Anime Series you must-watch
Anime has taken the world by storm, and for good reason. With its unique storytelling, lovable characters, and artistry, anime can quite literally transport us into worlds we could have never imagined. Still though, with so many different shows to choose from it can be tough for both new comers and veterans to choose what show to watch next. If you are currently or know someone who is struggling to find a new series to watch, we’ve got you covered. Here are ten anime that not only define their perspective genres but left an impact on pop culture as a whole. From the adventure-filled “One Piece” to the intense “Naruto” down to the feels of “Hunter x Hunter”, and blood spilled with “Attack on Titan”; if you are an otaku or just getting into it then here’s a list of must-watch anime series.
One Piece
Episodes: 1,115+ episodes (ongoing)
Release Date: October 20, 1999 – ongoing
About: One Piece is an anime about Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, as they search for the greatest treasure of all, One Piece, in order to become the next Pirate King. Eiichiro Oda did a great job at creating a show that feels like one big adventure. There are epic fights, touching moments and so many unique characters you’re sure to find some you love. With over 1,100 episodes (so far), it’s quite the commitment but it’s so well-done. It explores themes about freedom and friendship and following your dreams.
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Naruto Series
Naruto
Episodes: 220 episodes
Release Date: October 3, 2002 – February 8, 2007
Naruto Shippuden
Episodes: 500 episodes
Release Date: February 15, 2007 – March 23, 2017
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Episodes: 293+ episodes (ongoing)
Release Date: April 5, 2017 – ongoing
About: The Naruto series is one of the most respected stories that tell about the young ninja Naruto Uzumaki, who dreams of becoming the Hokage – the head ninja – in his village. Starting with Naruto, the series shows his development from a naughty outcast into a powerful and honored ninja. Naruto: Shippuden continues his journey as he meets more dangerous opponents and solves more past mysteries. Perseverance, friendship, and self-discovery are some themes that this series focuses on, which has made it one of the most famous anime worldwide.
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Bleach Series
Bleach
Episodes: 366 episodes
Release Date: October 5, 2004 – March 27, 2012
Thousand-Year Blood War Arc
Episodes: 26 episodes
Release Date: October 11, 2022 – ongoing
About: The plot narrates the adventures of a teenager named Ichigo Kurosaki, who can see ghosts and suddenly obtains power over Soul Reaper. This soon becomes his duty as Soul Reapers; those spirits and Hollows who prey on the feminine must be destroyed, while we relax the souls of those that pass away. In addition to fierce battles, the series is distinguished by its slick character designs plus a wide range of individual weaponry and frills. This arc was anticipated long before it began airing in 2022, a set of the series end to start and finish with massive battles as well as revelations.
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Dragon Ball Series
Dragon Ball
Episodes: 153 episodes
Release Date: February 26, 1986 – April 19, 1989
Dragon Ball Z
Episodes: 291 episodes
Release Date: April 26, 1989 – January 31, 1996
Dragon Ball Super
Episodes: 131 episodes
Release Date: July 5, 2015 – March 25, 2018
About: One of the all-time greatest anime franchises ever made. The series was created by Akira Toriyama and it all began with Dragon Ball, and then Dragon Ball Z followed as Goku grew older and fought against even more menacing threats to Earth such as Vegeta/Frieza/Cell/Majin Buu etc. and then Dragon Ball Super took things to a whole new level with the introduction of gods and multiverse tournaments. It’s known for its epic action sequences, incredible transformations, and memorable characters.
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Hunter x Hunter
Episodes: 148 episodes
Release Date: October 2, 2011 – September 24, 2014
About: Hunter x Hunter is the tale of Gon Freecss, a young boy who seeks to become a Hunter: an elite member of humanity who can track down secret treasures, rare beasts, or even other people. On his journey he meets friends such as Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio. The show is known for its multi-layered characters, interesting story arcs and intense themes. Despite being an adventure fantasy series that focuses on young protagonists like most shonen series do, it tackles mature premises and moral ambiguities; something not many other shonen do.
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Episodes: 64 episodes
Release Date: April 5, 2009 – July 4, 2010
About: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood tells the story of two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who after attempting to use alchemy to resurrect their dead mother suffer a series of mutilations as a consequence. The series follows the duo on their quest to restore their bodies by searching for the fabled Philosopher’s Stone, and simultaneously uncovers a deep conspiracy set to destroy their world in the process. Praised for its intricate plot, quality character development and exploration of profound themes such as sacrifice, the nature of evil and the meaning of family, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is often considered one of the greatest animes ever made.
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Attack on Titan Series
Attack on Titan Season 1
Episodes: 25 episodes
Release Date: April 7 – September 29, 2013
Attack on Titan Season 2
Episodes: 12 episodes
Release Date: April 1 – June 17, 2017
Attack on Titan Season 3
Episodes: 22 episodes
Release Date: July 23, 2018 – July 1, 2019
Attack on Titan Season 4 (Final Season)
Episodes: 30 episodes (3 Separate Parts)
Release Date: December 7, 2020 – November 19, 2023
About: Attack on Titan is set in a world where humanity is on the verge of extinction by the hands of the terrifying Titans. Protagonist Eren Yeager and his friends Mikasa and Armin join the military to fight back against the Titans. The show is known for its high-octane, brutal action sequences, political drama that would put Game of Thrones to shame, and an exploration of how people are driven to behave when under intense pressure. But as Attack on Titan’s story progresses, it becomes apparent there’s much more going on than meets the eye: The series uncovers increasingly disturbing secrets about both the Titans themselves and the nature of civilization, leading to twist after twist that force viewers to question everything they’ve seen—and ponder some disturbing questions about war, freedom, sacrifice and what it means to survive. If you like your fantasy dark and epic stories, Attack on Titan is essential viewing.
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Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1
Episodes: 24 episodes
Release Date: October 3, 2020 – March 27, 2021
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
Episodes: 13 episodes
Release Date: July 6, 2023 – December 28, 2023
About: Jujutsu Kaisen is focused on Yuji Itadori, a high school student who gets involved in the world of curses after ingesting a cursed object of great power, one of Sukuna’s fingers, and eventually joining the Tokyo Metropolitan Magic Technical College to learn how to fight curses while also having to share his body with Sukuna. The series is known for its fluid action, likable characters and its ability to mix horror with shounen themes into a nice narrative as it tackles questions of life and death itself on-top of curses.
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Black Clover
Episodes: 170 episodes
Release Date: October 3, 2017 – March 30, 2021
About: Black Clover is a story about Asta, a young boy seemingly born without magic in a world where magic is everything. Nonetheless, against all odds, he still dreams of becoming the Wizard King; the strongest mage of his kingdom and the leader of all mages. Together with his rival and foster brother Yuno – who was born as a genius mage – Asta joins a squad of eccentric and broken bunch of mages known as the Black Bulls. The story revolves around their adventures, struggles and Asta’s relentless spirit to become better come what may. This never give-up attitude coupled with his growing power becomes an inspiration for many others as the story progresses. The manga gained popularity for its fast-paced action fights, underdog protagonist and most importantly ‘friendship’ theme which is central to its core.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Demon Slayer Season 1 (Unwavering Resolve Arc)
Episodes : 26 episodes
Release Date: April 6 – September 28, 2019
Demon Slayer Season 2 (Entertainment District Arc)
Episodes : 11 episodes
Release Date: December 5, 2021 – February 13, 2022
Demon Slayer Season 3 (Swordsmith Village Arc)
Episodes : 11 episodes
Release Date: April 9 – June 18, 2023
About: In Demon Slayer, the story of Tanjiro Kamado, a kind boy who later becomes a demon slayer after he lost his family to demons and his sister Nezuko was turned into one is told. The series receives mention for its amazing animation, especially during the fight scenes; it is also commended for its emotion based narrative and good character development. Tanjiro’s journey as he fights demons on his way to finding a cure for his sister is indeed tragic yet very encouraging thus far most discussed recent anime stories.
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Anime series that are not only popular and have become influential within the anime industry and to pop culture as a whole. Whether you’re in it for the long haul of thrilling battles, anime quest for love, or an interdimensional mecha battle- there’s something here for everyone!
