Best Seinen

Black Lagoon is a gritty, high-octane action series about a team of mercenaries operating out of the lawless city of Roanapur. When a Japanese salaryman is kidnapped by the group and abandoned by his...

While primarily an action-adventure series set in Hokkaido, Golden Kamuy is arguably the best anime for showcasing survival cooking and traditional food preparation. The characters frequently hunt, fo...

Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor is a legendary series about a man drowning in debt who is lured onto a gambling ship. He must participate in high-stakes games of chance and strategy to survive and clear his...

Rainbow is a powerful, gritty drama set in 1955 Japan, following seven teenagers who are sent to a reformatory school. The series depicts the brutal reality of life in the facility and the unbreakable...

The Apothecary Diaries is a compelling mystery series set in an imperial court. The protagonist, Maomao, is a sharp-witted apothecary who uses her knowledge of medicine and poisons to solve crimes and...

This series is a unique blend of slice-of-life and sci-fi, focusing on the lives of high school girls living in a world where an alien mothership has been hovering over Tokyo for years. The show is a...

Gangsta. is a gritty, stylish crime drama set in the lawless city of Ergastulum. It follows two 'handymen' who take on jobs for both the police and the mafia. The series is known for its mature themes...

Bartender: Glass of God is a relaxing, episodic series that follows a talented bartender who listens to the troubles of his patrons while serving them the perfect drink. The show is a masterclass in a...

Dorohedoro is a bizarre, gritty, and hilarious dark fantasy set in a dystopian city called 'The Hole.' It follows Caiman, a man with a lizard head, as he hunts down the sorcerers who cursed him. The s...

Ajin: Demi-Human follows Kei Nagai, who discovers he is an 'Ajin'a rare, immortal being. He becomes a target for the government and must survive while being hunted by both humans and other Ajin. The s...