Netflix is an excellent platform for watching some of the best anime available. The blockbuster live-action originals will always have the biggest appeal, especially the live-action adaptation of One Piece, but the anime catalog is incredibly diverse. Longtime fans and prospective ones will be well-catered to thanks to the genres Netflix covers between anime movies and TV shows.
Anime is more accessible than ever and the service’s variety makes it even easier to get invested. Still, new fans can feel overwhelmed with their options. Thankfully, this list streamlines the selection by focusing on the highlights. This guide is updated monthly to give fans a consistent breakdown of the best anime on Netflix right now.
If you want more options, check out our other guides to the best anime on Hulu and the best anime available on Amazon Prime Video.
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Fans of unabashedly action-packed anime are well-served with Netflix’s Kengan Ashura. Animated by Larx Entertainment and adapted from Yabako Sandrovich and Daromeon’s manga, the plot follows the underground gladiator scene of Japan’s business world.
Deals and disputes are settled by combat, with Ouma Tokita — “The Ashura” — aiming to be the best. Kengan Ashura has been well-received for its unapologetic approach to martial arts and straightforward premise. The anime does well to translate the visceral action, and fans can now watch the second part of season 2.
Pokémon Horizons: The Series (2023)
While it’s not easy to follow up on Ash Ketchum’s nostalgia factor from the original Pokémon series, Horizons has been a charming soft reboot. With big shoes to fill, Pokémon Horizons sees dual protagonists Liko and Roy go on a globe-trotting adventure.
The pair join the galavanting group of adventurers known as the Rising Volt Tacklers, but elusive villains are hunting down Liko’s pendant. Pokémon Horizons’ new cast and premise do an admirable job of living up to high expectations. The young heroes are endearing in their own right, and now fans can enjoy another batch of new episodes on Netflix.
Rising Impact (2024)
The sports genre has given audiences more great anime in recent years, and Rising Impact offers a satisfying golf-themed story. Animated by studio Lay-duce and adapted from Nakaba Suzuki’s manga, the story sees young Gawain go from an aspiring baseball player to a starry-eyed golf fan.
After Lancelot Norman opens his mind to this newfound passion, he sets off for Tokyo to play and learn everything he can about the sport. Sports anime often provide a calmer, more colorful change of pace, and Rising Impact is no exception. The series tells an engaging and down-to-earth plot, and fans can now watch both seasons on Netflix.
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway (2021)
The Gundam franchise is an anime staple, and it’s practically the face of the mecha genre. Animated by the franchise’s longtime studio Sunrise, Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway follows Hathaway Noa as he leads an insurgency against the militant Earth Federation.
Hathway leads these attacks after witnessing the horrors of Char’s Rebellion, but dynamics change when he befriends a woman and a Federation colonel. Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway has all the larger-than-life political drama and action fans would want. The mecha fights are animated well and the art direction is excellent, all within a concise runtime.
One Piece (1999)
8.9/10Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is the last manga from Shounen Jump Magazine’s “Big Three” that’s still publishing, and the anime is going just as strong. Animated by Toei Animation, the series follows the colorful exploits of Monkey D. Luffy.
Joined by his Straw Hat Pirates crew, the ambitious youngster begins a quest to find the coveted treasure dubbed the “One Piece.” One Piece has shown impressive staying power in pop culture, earning acclaim for its meticulous worldbuilding, lovable characters, and vibrant visuals. The series’ swashbuckling tone is its most consistent strength, and fans can now enjoy it through season 21 on Netflix.
The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014)
The impact of Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto can’t be understated. The Shippuden anime raises the stakes of Naruto Uzumaki’s quest from the original series, and The Last: Naruto The Movie is a satisfying endnote for the franchise.
Directed by Tsuneo Kobayashi and animated by studio Pierrot, this movie sees Naruto and his team embark on a mission to rescue Hanabi Hyūga. She’s been kidnapped by a man aiming to punish all of humanity for weaponizing chakra — the source of energy ninjas tap into for combat. While The Last: Naruto The Movie is set before Shippuden’s finale, it’s a heartfelt standalone story that feels like a rewarding epilogue for longtime fans.
The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019)
The universe-jumping Isekai genre is one of the most popular in anime. The Rising of the Shield Hero is among its most successful representatives, telling the story of Naofumi Iwatani and his unlikely high-fantasy journey.
The easygoing young man is transported to the land of Melromarc to join the other three Cardinal Heroes to save it from the Waves of Catastrophe. Studio Kinema Citrus handles the adaptation of Yaneko Usagi’s light novel series, garnering a generally positive reception for realizing this fantasy world. The Rising of the Shield Hero also subverts the grandiose fantasy hero trope by treating Naofumi as a more of a small-time people’s hero.
Violet Evergarden (2018)
Violet Evergarden offers a meaningful experience for anime fans wanting a quieter, more personal change of pace. Based on Kana Akatsuki and Akiko Takase’s light novel series, the plot revolves around the titular young woman as she integrates into a post-war society.
Violet is an ex-soldier, emotionally damaged from her experiences, who takes on a letter-writing job to understand her past better. Violet Evergarden is a deeply resonant story thanks to its poignant themes and social commentary. This 13-episode series faithfully adapts Akatsuki’s intimate narrative, backed by rewarding character development and aesthetically pleasing art direction.
Black Clover (2017)
Creator Yūki Tabata’s Black Clover is a beloved shounen series, and viewers can now watch through season 3 of Pierrot’s anime adaptation on Netflix. The story is set in a fantasy world where people are given magical abilities, but orphan Asta is born without them. Asta and his surrogate brother Yuno swear to each other to compete for the title of Wizard King — the kingdom’s strongest mage.
Black Clover earned positive reviews for its creative fantasy universe and attention to detail in world-building. The narrative tropes and similarities between it and series like Naruto, Bleach, and Fairy Tale are undeniable. Even so, Black Clover justifies its place among them thanks to its likable core cast, substantive side characters, and exciting action.
Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura (2024)
The anime adaptions of Baki and Kengan Ashura have enjoyed steady viewership on Netflix. Now, fans can watch these thrilling martial-arts-themed worlds collide in the anime movie Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura.
Animated by studio TMS Entertainment, this ambitious crossover event will pit the strongest fighters from each series against each other. Both Baki and Kengan Ashura succeed in how they embrace the absurdity in their action-packed premises. This collaborative movie is no exception, offering an hour of over-the-top martial arts spectacle.
Hell's Paradise (2023)
Anime fans have been greatly enjoying studio MAPPA’s work on Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan, and more. With Hell’s Paradise, audiences can look forward to the team’s next ongoing project. Adapting writer and illustrator Yuji Kaku’s manga, the plot follows the seemingly merciless assassin Gabimaru trying to evade his pending execution.
Tired of his life of bloodshed, he’s offered a pardon from the Shogunate if he embarks on a mission to find the mysterious Elixir of Life. Hell’s Paradise was praised for its interesting premise and elements of dark fantasy and horror. The intense action sequences are well animated too, and the story has even more potential with possible future seasons.
Pokémon (1997)
While Liko and Roy take up their predecessor’s mantle, fans can watch Ash Ketchum’s original Pokémon journey on Netflix. Sparked by the widespread success of the Game Boy games Pokémon Red and Blue, the 1990s anime was the beginning of Ash’s quest to become a Pokémon master. Together with his electric mouse Pikachu and travel companions Misty and Brock, the young trainer sets out to challenge the Indigo League.
Animated by studio OLM, Pokémon cements the franchise’s “monster-of-the-week” formula that sees the lovable cast meet new people and creatures nearly every week, realizing the colorful world the games create. With its wholesome messaging and “Saturday morning” feel, Pokémon remains an entertaining watch for nostalgic older fans and their young ones alike.
Mob Psycho 100 (2016)
From the acclaimed creator of One-Punch Man, ONE’s Mob Psycho 100 is a unique coming-of-age story. Adapted by animation studio Bones, the series is about Shigeo Kageyama — known as “Mob” — a socially unassuming middle schooler who has powerful psychic abilities.
He works part-time after school for his con-artist boss Arataka Reigen, who claims to be a master spirit medium. Mob Psycho 100 is acclaimed for juggling oddball comedy, stunning action, and heartfelt storytelling with utmost sincerity. Mob’s reserved demeanor and suppressed psychic powers are clever representations of the story’s coming-of-age themes.
Jujutsu Kaisen (2020)
Creator Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the most exciting ongoing shounen series, mixing intense martial arts action with the occult. Animated by studio MAPPA, the series begins with high school student Yuji Itadori being recruited into one of Japan’s elite Jujutsu Sorcerer academies.
These students train in supernatural and martial combat to defend citizens from malicious Cursed Spirits. Jujutsu Kaisen is praised for its stunning animation, adapting the action in the most visceral way possible. It depicts an exciting world with impressive detail in its mythos, as the modern-day Japanese setting meshes well with its dark fantasy elements.
Dr. STONE (2019)
Writer and illustrator Riichiro Inagaki’s Dr. Stone is one of the most imaginative shounen manga in recent years. Animation studio TMS Entertainment is helming the adaptation, following the adventures of Senku Ishigami, a scientific genius who wakes up 3,700 years after mankind was inexplicably petrified.
Along with the friends and allies he meets in this new world, the group aims to rebuild human civilization. Dr. Stone is an entertaining spin on the post-apocalyptic genre, combining it with prehistoric-inspired aesthetics. The series also smartly incorporates real-world biology, engineering, and chemistry elements in the cast’s adventures.
One Piece Film: Red (2022)
Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece pirate saga continues to excel across mediums with the series’ 15th movie. Directed by Goro Taniguchi and animated by Toei Animation, One Piece Film: Red takes Luffy and his pirate crew to an island to watch singer Uta’s first live concert.
The superstar musician is a childhood friend of protagonist Monkey D. Luffy, but tensions rise when Uta reveals her stance against pirates. One Piece Film: Red is a visual show-stopper that celebrates the elements that havemade this series so beloved since the late 1990s. It might not push the boundaries of what a licensed anime movie can strive for narratively, but it colorfully expands Oda’s world and offers new characters worth exploring.
Yu Yu Hakusho (1992)
From Hunter x Hunter creator Yoshihiro Togashi, Yu Yu Hakusho combines the supernatural with martial arts. Animated by studio Pierrot, the plot follows 14-year-old Yusuke Urameshi, a former high school delinquent who died saving a child from a car accident and is revived as an Underworld Detective.
Yusuke’s second lease on life leads him and his new companions on adventures that include demons and high-stakes combat tournaments. Yu Yu Hakusho is an anime classic acclaimed for its clever mix of occult atmosphere, exciting action, comedic relief, and sincere character development. The action becomes increasingly impressive as the martial arts elements are emphasized later in the story.
Haikyu!! (2014)
Haruichi Furudate’s Haikyu!! became the biggest sports-themed sensation in manga and anime. Animation studio Production I.G adapts young Shoyo Hinata’s quest to become an elite volleyball player at Karasuno High School.
Despite his small stature, Hinata is determined to hone his skills, but he soon encounters competition when his middle school rival Tobio Kageyama joins the team. Haikyu!! is critically acclaimed for its refreshing and down-to-earth story and relatable cast of young characters. The volleyball action is thrillingly animated, and Production I.G’s adaptation doesn’t lose sight of the emotionally investing coming-of-age themes.
Great Teacher Onizuka (1999)
Tooru Fujisawa’s Great Teacher Onizuka blends slice-of-life storytelling with oddball comedy to impressive effect. Animation studio Pierrot adapts the story of 22-year-old Eikichi Onizuka, a former gangster who starts a new life teaching at a private middle school.
However, his new ambitions are tested when Eikichi is assigned to an infamously delinquent homeroom class. On its face, Great Teacher Onizuka has a relatively basic premise, but it’s bolstered by raunchy comedy and a delightfully eccentric protagonist. The series does surprisingly well in switching between laugh-out-loud gags and surprisingly heartfelt drama touching on sensitive social topics.
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (2020)
Alongside Final Fantasy, the Dragon Quest franchise is the tentpole of gaming production company Square Enix. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai adapts an exciting original story outside the video game source material. The anime series is an adaptation of writer Riku Sanjo and artist Koji Inada’s manga of the same name that tells the story of the titular hero as he’s called to action when a demonic evil is resurrected.
This force was defeated ages ago by an enigmatic figure simply known as “the hero,” and its revival seems to answer Dai’s desire to become a great hero in his own right. Along the way, however, he’ll discover the mystery behind the original hero’s identity and the origin of his hidden abilities.
Kotaro Lives Alone (2022)
if you’re looking for a combination of lighthearted slice-of-life and touching storytelling, Kotaro Lives Alone is among the best anime on Netflix. An adaptation of writer and artist Mami Tsumura’s manga, the story is about a peculiar 4-year-old boy named Kotaro who lives alone in an apartment complex and eventually meets a manga writer next door.
The premise is undoubtedly bizarre, with Kotaro’s neighbor, Shin Karino, initially baffled by the situation. What follows is a satisfying and concise story that explores how children and adults, despite having drastically different perspectives on life, can still strive to learn from each other. Kotaro Lives Alone takes a strange premise and uses it to deliver sincere dialogue and character development.
Mary and The Witch's Flower (2017)
Mary and the Witch’s Flower is an excellent choice for anime fans who want a movie that offers a light fantasy experience. Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, animated by Studio Ponoc, and based on author Mary Stewart’s 1971 novel The Little Broomstick, it tells the story of a clumsy little girl named Mary Smith who stumbles on a magical phenomenon.
Living a lonely life after moving in with her great aunt, Mary eventually finds a strange color-changing cat who leads her to a bundle of blue flowers that give her the powers of a witch for one night. Perfect for anime newcomers and those who are fond of Studio Ghibli movies, Mary and the Witch’s Flower is a visually dazzling and charming fantasy.
Delicious in Dungeon (2024)
Trigger, one of the most well-known and beloved animation studios in the industry, returns with another fresh anime adaptation. A TV adaptation of writer Ryoko Kui’s manga of the same name, Delicious in Dungeon is a creative cooking-themed fantasy hybrid. The series is set in a fantasy world where the Golden Kingdom is buried underground by a mad magician, with the kingdom’s ruler promising treasure to the guild who can defeat him.
One of these guilds’ leaders, Laios, embarks on an underground quest with his companions to save his sister, Falin, with the team resorting to hunting and eating the monsters within for survival. Delicious in Dungeon offers a fun and comedic spin on high-fantasy and Dungeons & Dragons-style adventuring tropes thanks to its cooking-themed trappings.
maboroshi (2023)
Originally released on September 15, 2023 in Japanese theaters, Netflix has added the anime film Maboroshi to its library. Co-directed by Seimei Kidokoro and produced by animation studio MAPPA, this is an anime-original story set in a sci-fi fantasy world where a local town is quarantined after a steel mill explosion stops the passage of time.
Middle-school student Masamune and her friends struggle to cope with their collapsing reality, but they encounter a mysterious young girl at the exploded mill who can’t speak and looks like a wild wolf. Maboroshi creates an exciting and inventive premise out of its sci-fi and fantasy elements while touching on relatable aspects of everyday life.
Pokémon Concierge (2023)
A Netflix-exclusive series, Pokémon Concierge is an colorful change of pace for the blockbuster franchise in the anime department. Produced by animation studio dwarf, this series takes place at the Pokémon Resort and follows protagonist Haru, a concierge at the vacation resort.
Across its four episodes, Pokémon Concierge has Haru make meaningful and entertaining encounters with the Pokémon and their owners who visit. Studio Dwarf’s stop-motion animation with figurine-like characters is a staple of the creative team, and it lends itself well to this vibrant fantasy world. It may be a brief miniseries even by miniseries standards, but it’s a delightfully lighthearted and concise watch.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse (2023)
A sequel series to the original adaptation of Nakaba Suzuki’s manga, The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse is set several years after the events of its predecessor. Also adapted from Suzuki’s manga source material, animation studio Telecom Animation Film’s TV series shifts its focus to the young Percival as its protagonist.
His life is upended in his quiet hometown when an intruder arrives, leading to a sprawling quest of adventure and revenge. Along the way, Percival meets new friends to help him along his journey and deal with the realities of the world around him. Serving as a capable sequel and new jumping-on point for newcomers, The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse is a satisfying high-fantasy shounen series.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023)
One of the more recent Netflix-original anime series, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is an exciting take on this charming franchise. Animated by Science Saru and developed by Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski, this limited series takes the series in a bold new narrative direction. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off sees the titular character go missing, compelling his love interest Ramona Flowers to investigate his sudden disappearance, all while the supporting cast works on creating a fictionalized story about Scott’s life.
The series features the principal cast from the live-action movie Scott Pilgrim vs. the World returning to reprise their roles, including Michael Cera as the titular character, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Ramona, Chris Evans as Lucas Lee, and Brie Larson as Natalie Adams. From its charming character designs, storytelling, and animation work, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off was acclaimed as a celebration of the franchise with an inventive new story.
Yasuke (2021)
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6.2/10Both a Netflix original and an anime-original story, Yasuke takes a dark fantasy spin on a piece of 16th century Japanese history. Animated by MAPPA and created by LeSean Thomas, the series follows the titular African warrior who served as a samurai and retainer for the daimyo Oda Nobunaga.
Set in a dark alternate reality that combines elements of magic and advanced technology, Yasuke tries to put his military past behind him after the Nobunaga’s forces are defeated by the demon warlord Yami no Daimyo. That is until he’s tasked with escorting a sick young girl with magical powers to a special doctor. Yasuke is a creative spin on real-world history and features a great voice performance by Lakeith Stanfield in the anime’s English dub.
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: Reawakened (2019)
7.9/10A Netflix-distributed sequel and adaptation of the ending of Shuichi Aso’s manga, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: Reawakened concludes the comically chaotic high school exploits of its titular lead. Saiki continues to try to keep a low profile with his psychic abilities to avoid any attention and inconveniences.
However, between helping cover for his dad’s mishaps at work and the hijinks he gets roped into with his group of friends, Saiki might discover how these gifts could be used for good. Much like the original anime adaptation, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: Reawakened builds on the light-hearted humor that makes it such an endearing watch. Studios J.C.Staff and Egg Firm did well to stick to the script to give the anime adaptations a satisfying close and retain the fun spirit of Aso’s supernatural comedy.
Mononoke (2007)
Mononoke is an excellent horror-esque mystery thriller. A production by Toei Animation, this series is also an anime-original story and is set in a feudal Japanese world where a Medicine Seller is an occult master who travels the countryside exorcising evil spirits.
Things take a darker and more intense turn when the Medicine Seller’s travels take him to an inn plagued by these spirits and a string of mysterious murders. Mononoke is an exciting and creative folkloric fantasy with horror tones, with an intense mystery at its core. Likewise, the series is bolstered by a striking and picturesque art style.
Den-noh Coil (2007)
Anime fans looking to delve into original stories would do well to give Den-noh Coil a chance. An original anime produced by experienced studio Madhouse, Den-noh Coil is set in an alternate near-future where augmented-reality glasses are a norm for everyday life.
It follows the story of a kind-hearted middle schooler named Yasako Okonogi and her family who move into Daikoku City despite rumblings of people mysteriously disappearing. Den-noh Coil is an inventive mix of coming-of-age and a technological mystery-thriller, making for a unique anime experience.
PLUTO (2023)
Naoki Urasawa is credited with writing and illustrating some of greatest seinen manga in the industry, and Netflix obtained the license for the adaptation of Pluto. Set in the same continuity as Osamu Tezuka’s landmark Astro Boy series, Pluto tells a mystery involving the murder of the heroic robot Montblanc, who fought in the 39th Asian War.
Things become far bleaker when war veteran and Europol detective Gesicht investigates the grisly killing of the war hero, as the plot unravels a deep-rooted conspiracy against the robots who took part in the war. Though inherently less grounded as a premise compared to the revered Monster, Pluto is a gripping blend of the crime drama and science fiction genres. Urasawa is known for his cerebral stories, and the animation team at Studio M2 brilliantly conveys that in their anime adaptation.
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (2016)
8.4/10One of the best shounen comedy series, animation studios J.C.Staff and Egg Firm’s anime adaptation of Shūichi Asō’s The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. translates wonderfully to the screen. High schooler Kusuo Saiki stumbles through his life as the psychic abilities he once vowed to keep secret end up attracting unwanted attention.
It’s a fun and lighthearted way of making a supernatural catalyst the premise for a high school comedy, with this plot device proving to be an entertaining way of fleshing out Saiki’s colorful supporting cast. The animation and art direction are quite basic compared to higher-budget anime productions, but they succeed in being another charming element of this gag-filled series.
One Piece Film: GOLD (2016)
One Piece: Heart of Gold (2016)
Baki Hanma (2021)
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead (2023)
Record of Ragnarok (2021)
Written by Shinya Umemura and Takumi Fukui and illustrated by Ajichika, the Record of Ragnarok manga is an unapologetically bombastic action series. It wears its wild character designs and equally over-the-top action on its sleeve. The series follows the gods of various mythologies who convene every 1,000 years to decide the fate of mankind in an epic-scale martial arts tournament.
Meanwhile, season 2, part 2 will continue this onslaught of spectacles, including Buddha — on behalf of humanity — doing battle against Zerofoku; one of the Japanese Seven Lucky Gods.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019)
Demon Slayer is one of the biggest hits in the modern anime and manga scene. Especially so for the former, as Ufotable brilliantly adapted Koyoharu Gotouge’s manga of the same name to film and TV.
Netflix now finally has the rights to stream the second season of the series after adding the first season and the Mugen Train arc. Demon Slayer season 2 covers the Entertainment District arc, which sees Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke go to the titular Japanese district in Yoshiwara to investigate a prowling demon wreaking havoc there.
One Piece Film: Z (2012)
Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is one of the most lucrative manga and anime properties in the world. Fans all over the world are invested in the Straw Hat Pirate crew’s colorful exploits, and its success spawned several anime movies. The non-canonical One Piece Film: Z ranks among the best of the franchise’s theatrical efforts, pitting Luffy and company against a powerful new foe.
As the group navigates the waters of the New World searching for Gol D. Roger’s treasure, they cross paths with the renegade former Marine Admiral Z. He’s being suspected of stealing powerful weapons capable of eliminating the pirate world as they know it — and taking countless innocent lives as collateral along with it.
Naruto (2002)
Another anime and manga phenomenon from Shonen Jump Magazine’s era of the “Big Three,” Naruto has effectively become a modern classic for newer generations of anime fans.
Masashi Kishimoto’s ninja series follows the titular Naruto Uzumaki going from village outcast to hometown hero, as he and the rest of Team 7 tackle an increasingly dangerous set of foes. It’s part of his grand dream to become the Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village, but Naruto has also become known for having a wide cast of fan-favorite characters.
Great Pretender (2020)
A Netflix original story developed by famed animators Wit Studio (Vinland Saga season 1, Attack on Titan seasons 1-3), Great Pretender is a vibrant heist comedy. Starting with the petty ventures of a common thief named Makoto Edamura in Japan, the series expands onto a grander scale when he’s unwittingly recruited by a master con man and his colorful cast of colleagues.
Each story arc is cleverly separated into cases, with each detailing equal parts thrilling new capers and genuinely emotional character development of the main cast. Complemented by its stunning art direction, Great Pretender is easily one of Netflix’s greatest original anime series.
Dorohedoro (2020)
8.1/10Monster (2004)
8.7/10Vinland Saga (2019)
8.8/10JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012)
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022)
Death Note (2006)
9/10Hunter x Hunter (2011)
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The Seven Deadly Sins (2014)
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Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)
8.5/10Giant robots fighting even bigger monsters is a common theme among anime series, but few have elevated the genre like Neon Genesis Evangelion. The series was set in the then far-off year of 2015, 15 years after the world was attacked by aliens that were known as “Angels.”
The show follows Shinji Ikari, a shy and emotionally withdrawn teenager who is forced to become an Evangelion pilot by his manipulative father, Gendo. Shinji slowly rises to the occasion alongside his fellow pilots, Rei and Asuka. However, the Angels aren’t the only ones with secrets on this show. And Shinji will have to face unimaginable nightmares and traumas before he can ultimately confront his own inner demons.
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