Best Anime

Violet Evergarden follows a former child soldier learning to understand emotions and human connection as an Auto Memories Doll, writing letters for others. The series boasts stunning visuals, particul...

A modern reimagining of the classic space opera, this series follows the epic struggle between the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance. It is a masterclass in political intrigue and large-sc...

A breathtaking exploration of the traditional art of Rakugo, this series follows the life of a former convict who becomes an apprentice to a legendary performer. It is a sweeping, multi-generational e...

Bocchi the Rock! follows Hitori Gotoh, a socially anxious girl who dreams of becoming a rock star. She joins a band and slowly learns to open up to her bandmates, forming deep and supportive friendshi...

Solo Leveling follows Sung Jin-woo, the world's weakest hunter, who gains the ability to level up like a video game character after surviving a double dungeon. This adaptation by A-1 Pictures is a vis...

The second season of The Apothecary Diaries continues the gripping journey of Maomao, a young woman kidnapped and sold into service at the imperial court. Using her vast knowledge of poisons and medic...

Puella Magi Madoka Magica, released in 2011, subverted the magical girl genre with its dark and psychological narrative. The series initially appears as a typical magical girl story but quickly descen...

The Heaven's Feel trilogy represents the pinnacle of Ufotable's cinematic ambition. Adapting the darkest route of the Fate/stay night visual novel, these films delve into complex themes of morality, s...

Akira Tendo is a burnt-out corporate slave who finds a new lease on life when a zombie apocalypse breaks out. Instead of despairing, he decides to complete his bucket list before he turns into a zombi...

Naruto is the definitive ninja epic, following a young outcast who dreams of becoming the leader of his village. Spanning hundreds of episodes, it builds an incredibly deep world of hidden villages, c...

Summer Time Rendering is a hidden gem that masterfully uses the time-loop trope to create a gripping mystery. After returning to his hometown for a funeral, Shinpei Ajiro discovers that something is d...

Haikyuu!! follows the journey of Hinata Shoyo, a high school student with a passion for volleyball despite his short stature. The series excels in its realistic portrayal of volleyball strategy and te...

Detective Conan, also known as Case Closed, follows Shinichi Kudo, a brilliant high school detective who is transformed into a child after being poisoned by a criminal organization. He assumes the ali...

Neon Genesis Evangelion, debuting in 1995, revolutionized the mecha genre with its complex psychological themes and deconstruction of anime tropes. The series follows Shinji Ikari as he pilots a giant...

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid is a masterpiece of the genre, blending high-fantasy elements with mundane office life. When Tohru, a powerful dragon, ends up working as a maid for a human programmer, th...

Yuru Camp is the definition of 'cozy' anime. It follows a group of girls who enjoy camping, exploring the beauty of nature, and sharing meals together. The show is incredibly relaxing, focusing on the...

A breathtaking tale of two teenagers who mysteriously swap bodies across time and space. Makoto Shinkais masterpiece combines hyper-realistic urban and rural landscapes with a deeply emotional narrati...

The original 2003 adaptation of Fullmetal Alchemist offers a darker, more melancholic take on the source material. While it deviates from the manga's plot, it excels in its atmospheric world-building...

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009) is a remake of the original series, offering a more complete adaptation of the manga. It follows brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric as they search for the Philo...

Hunter x Hunter features 'Nen,' arguably the most balanced and intricate power system in anime history. It categorizes abilities into six types based on aura manipulation, requiring characters to deve...

Attack on Titan, airing from 2013 to 2023 (with its final season split across the 2020s), revolutionized the action anime genre with its intense battles against giant humanoid creatures. The series fo...

Naruto is a long-running anime about a young ninja named Naruto Uzumaki who dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of his village. The series follows his journey as he trains, faces challenges, and...

My Neighbor Totoro is a gentle, magical film about two sisters who move to the countryside and encounter friendly forest spirits. It is a masterpiece of atmosphere and childhood wonder, focusing on th...

One Punch Man is a hilarious and visually spectacular satire of the superhero genre. It follows Saitama, a hero so powerful that he defeats every enemy with a single punch, leading to a deep sense of...

Katsuhiro Otomos 'Akira' is a landmark of animation that brought anime to the global stage. Set in a post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo, it follows a biker gang member who gains telekinetic powers after a gov...

Gintama is a rare gem that masterfully blends slapstick comedy, meta-parody, and serious, high-stakes action. Set in an alternate Edo-period Japan conquered by aliens, it follows Gintoki Sakata and hi...

A Certain Magical Index is a critically acclaimed anime series that adapts the popular light novel by Kazuma Kato. Known for its intricate world-building, complex plot, and engaging characters, it fea...

Satoshi Kons final film is a kaleidoscopic journey into the world of dreams. When a device that allows therapists to enter their patients' dreams is stolen, a research psychologist named Atsuko Chiba...

Steins;Gate is a gripping sci-fi thriller that starts as a quirky comedy before spiraling into a desperate, high-stakes race against time. After discovering a way to send messages to the past, a self-...

Hayao Miyazaki's 'Spirited Away' is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant animated masterpiece. The film follows a young girl, Chihiro, who stumbles into a magical world inhabited by spirits an...

Jujutsu Kaisen centers on Yuji Itadori, a high schooler who joins a secret organization of Jujutsu Sorcerers to eliminate 'Curses'monstrous spirits born from human negative emotions. The series is a m...

Katanagatari follows Shirogane Sama, a swordsman tasked with collecting twelve legendary swords. The series is characterized by its unique art style, deliberate pacing, and focus on character interact...

Ponyo is a vibrant, colorful, and highly imaginative film about a goldfish princess who longs to become human. It is a loose, Ghibli-fied retelling of The Little Mermaid, filled with stunning water an...

Cowboy Bebop is a quintessential classic that follows a ragtag crew of bounty hunters on the spaceship Bebop. While they are often reluctant to admit it, the crew forms a deep, unspoken bond that defi...

Mikoto Misaka and her friends prepare for the Daihasei Festival, a seven-day athletic competition between esper schools. Academy City opens to the public for the event, but with the whole town abuzz,...

Neon Genesis Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2003) is a psychological mecha anime film expanding on the original series. It delves into themes of trauma, identity, and existentialism through it...

Pluto is a masterful adaptation of a story arc from Astro Boy, reimagined as a dark, mature murder mystery. Set in a world where robots and humans coexist, a series of high-profile murders of both rob...

Legend of the Galactic Heroes is the ultimate space opera. Spanning hundreds of years of history, it chronicles the epic war between the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance. Unlike most anim...

Set in the Blade Runner universe, Black Lotus follows a young woman with no memories who discovers she has the skills of a lethal combatant. It is a direct expansion of the iconic Blade Runner aesthet...

Zeta Gundam is the direct sequel to the original series and is widely considered one of the darkest and most complex entries in the franchise. It follows Kamille Bidan as he gets caught up in a brutal...

Darker Than Black is a gritty, noir-inspired sci-fi series set in a world where a mysterious field has appeared in Tokyo, granting people supernatural powers at a cost. The story follows Hei, a contra...

Dragon Ball Z is the grandfather of modern shonen action. Following Goku and his friends as they defend Earth from increasingly powerful extraterrestrial threats, the series popularized the transforma...

Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018) is a 125-minute anime film featuring the powerful villain Broly in the Dragon Ball universe. Known for its high-octane battles, emotional character arcs, and vibrant an...

Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS is a continuation of the original series, focusing on the adventures of Nanoha Takamachi and her friends as they face new challenges and enemies. The anime feature...

Based on the original anime series, Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Rebellion is a 2019 Japanese animated film that delves into the backstory of the main characters. The film features innovative storytelli...

Attack on Titan: Final Season (2021) is the concluding film adaptation of the popular manga, wrapping up the story of humanity's struggle against the Titans. With a runtime of 135 minutes, it delivers...

One Piece is a monumental achievement in serialized storytelling. Following Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat crew, the series spans a massive, interconnected world filled with political intrigue, dee...

Directed by Shinichiro Watanabe, this series is a love letter to jazz music set in 1960s Japan. It tells the story of an introverted classical pianist who discovers the freedom of jazz through a rebel...

Speed Racer is an iconic anime series that follows the life of a racing champion named Kyonji Kyon Kanzaki. The show features high-octane action, sleek mechas, and a compelling narrative centered arou...