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Over the past few years, interest in anime has grown exponentially, especially outside of Japan, which means streaming anime (legally) is now easier than ever. Regardless of whether you've indulged in the medium once or twice, there are certain titles like One Piece, Naruto, and, more recently, My Hero Academia that you are probably already familiar with or at least have heard of in passing on social media.
To spare you from trying to catch up on literally 1000+ episodes, we have excluded those classic shōnens from this list, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be on your to-watch list if you are ready to commit.
Since its premiere in 2019, Demon Slayer has become one of the most popular animes of all time, both inside and outside of Japan. The show follows the story of Tanjiro Kamado, whose family is brutally murdered by a demon, in his journey to join the Demon Slayer Corps in order to turn his now-demon sister Nezuko back into a human.
With storylines nearing the NSFW zone and gore aspects, Chainsaw Man is definitely for more mature audiences. The show follows the story of Denji, a teenager who serendipitously ends up working as a Devil Hunter after he merges with his cute-yet-evil pet Pochita, who was, unbeknownst to Denji, the vessel for the powerful Chainsaw Devil.
If you are looking for a show that will make you forget about your daily woes, give Bocchi the Rock! a try. The anime follows the story of Hitori Gotoh, a super introverted high schooler who overcomes her social anxiety to join a girl band and show off her impressive guitar skills. Every still in this anime is meme material and extremely relatable.
You know the anime is going to look great when it's produced by MAPPA. Set in a near post-apocalyptic future, Dorohedoro follows the story of Caiman, a man with a reptilian head whose memories have been wiped by the same sorcerer who changed his appearance, and his best friend Nikaido, who joins him on a quest to recover his memories.
Cowboy Bebop is the classic of classics. The bite-sized space Western is set in 2071 and follows the story of bounty hunter Spike Spiegel and his crew of misfits, which includes a genetically engineered, super-intelligent corgi named Ein, as they navigate the trials and tribulations of, well, trying to make money while catching criminals and escaping the law themselves.
You don't have to already enjoy volleyball to enjoy Haikyu!!, but you will become obsessed with the sport if you do. The fan-favorite anime follows the story of Shoyo Hinata, who's set on becoming the greatest volleyball player of all time despite his short height, and his team.
From the same creator of One Punch Man, Mob Psycho 100 follows the story of Shigeo Kageyama, an average-looking, introverted teenager who is secretly a powerful esper with massive psychic abilities, as he joins his con-man boss Reigen Arataka in his medium agency. Come for the laughs, stay for the intricately animated and out-of-this-world scenes.
Originally released in 1999 and remade in 2011, Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter X Hunter follows the story of Gon as he sets off to find his dad and master his hunter abilities. On his journey, Gon is joined by a series of characters, including Killua. If you like action and quests, this one is for you.
Ranking of Kings follows the story of a deaf prince named Bojji, who ventures out of the castle to prove he's a worthy heir to the throne with his friend Kage, a shadow-like creator who happens to be a survivor of a wiped-out assassin clan. When it comes to heartwarming stories, nothing beats Ranking of Kings.
Looking for a 1984-inspired cyberpunk thriller? Look no further than Psycho-Pass. The dystopian series takes place in the 22nd century in Japan, where society has developed a cymatic scanner that can measure a person's propensity towards criminality instantly.
If you want a slow show that will make you cry, consider To Your Eternity. The show follows Fushi, a creature that can morph into anything it sees and experiences as it begins to understand the essence of human life.
Is there anything more meta than an anime about anime? Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! follows the story of anime-obsessed high schoolers Midori Asakusa, Sayaka Kanamori, and Tsubame Mizusaki as they set up their own animation club.
Spread across two storylines, Heavenly Delusions tells the story of a boy who grows up within the safe walls of a post-apocalyptic Japan full of monsters (a.k.a. paradise) and a small group of children who search for heaven outside the walls, where dangers lurk.
What would you do if you had a notebook that could kill anyone in the world just by writing their name on it? That's the basis of the uber-popular Death Note, after this mysterious block of pages falls in the hands of high schooler Light Yagami.
If you are already a fan of animes like Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer, you'll surely enjoy Soul Eater. The show follows the story of Maka, a young Meister, and Soul, her weapon, who are fighting against monsters and ghouls alongside their classmates at Death Weapon Meister Academy.
Another classic! If you haven't heard of Neon Genesis Evangelion, you've surely at least heard its opening song. The legendary apocalyptic show follows the story of Shinji Ikari, a teenage boy recruited by his father Gendo Rokubungi under a paramilitary organization named Nerv to pilot a giant cyborg called Eva-01 and fight against beings known as Angels.
Want an anime about Vikings? Then look no further than Vinland Saga. The anime is based on Makoto Yukimura's manga series of the same name and follows the story of a child named Thorfinn, who joins the Vikings after his father's death. Season 1 was animated by Wit Studio and MAPPA took over in Season 2.
Attack on Titan almost needs to introduction. The suspenseful title has garnered a legion of fans and tuned many skeptics of the medium into full-blown stans. Now that the anime has finished, there's no better time than now to start watching.
Mashle: Magic and Muscles follows the story of Mash Burnedead, a magic-less boy in a magical world. He might not have magic but he has something else: a ripped body, which comes in handy when people suddenly start trying to kill him.
While we can name a few zombie comedy stand-outs, it is safe to say that nothing quite compares to Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead. An anime adaptation of Haro Aso's manga series of the same name, the breakout show follows a young man named Akira Tendō (Shūichirō Umeda), whose life changes for the better after a zombie apocalypse strikes his country. The show has been an instant hit among anime fans, with some praising it for its compelling premise. After facing major setbacks due to production issues, resulting in the show experiencing an indefinite hiatus, the popular anime is now gearing up for its grand season finale. Set to return for its three episodes on Christmas day, Viz Media has released a new trailer, showing Akira as he embarks on a journey to save his hometown from flesh-eating creatures.
The anime's official website previously announced that Episodes 10, 11, and 12 will premiere on December 25 on Hulu, Netflix, and Crunchyroll. The popular series was put on hold earlier this year due to delays during production, leaving the show with an uncertain future. Now, with issues having been seemingly resolved, all three episodes will stream on the same date, concluding the first season just in time for the end of the year.
The zombie genre, in general, has never dwindled despite its long-standing existence in pop culture. The emergence of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead only proves that there are still tons of interesting tales and concepts to be explored within the overused theme. From the creator of Alice in Borderland (a popular manga series with an equally successful series adaptation), Zom 100 is a horror comedy chronicling an ordinary zombie story: life after the zombie apocalypse. But what sets the show apart from the rest of the genre is the protagonist's joy and excitement amidst the chaos surrounding him.
After spending three years of his life in an exploitative and abusive corporate job, 24-year-old Akira discovers a new-found joy and another reason to live when a zombie apocalypse ravages the world. And though the unexpected situation forced him to run for his life constantly, his new normal made him feel more alive than ever, especially since he no longer had to go to work, enjoying the strange advantages of flesh-eating beings taking over the world. Akira even came up with an idea to create a list of 100 things he wants to fulfill before becoming one of the zombies, nodding to the title of the series.
Besides the anime series, viewers can also catch up on the live-action adaptation of Aso's work, which is available to stream on Netflix. The last three episodes of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead premieres on December 25. You can watch the season finale trailer down below:
Pretty much all Ghibli movies are wonderful and moving in their own way, and you should watch all of them if you have the time. We let you know where you can watch the Studio Ghibli movies available for streaming, plus a list of all films you can stream at home, along with brief summaries.
Not every story has to be an epic adventure to be captivating. Kiki is a 13-year-old witch who leaves home to live on her own for a year. Accompanied only by her cat, she chooses the beautiful seaside city of Koriko as her new home. We follow her as she settles in, gets to know the residents, and sets up her own delivery business. But even though Kiki is excited and quickly makes some friends, being isolated and away from home is not always easy.
The titular heroine Princess Nausica lives in the Valley of the Wind but often wanders to the nearby Toxic Jungle. The forest and everything in it seems to be poisonous to humans, while its depths are swarming with gigantic insect-like creatures. It soon becomes apparent that the Toxic Jungle exists because of a devastating past war that has poisoned the landscape. Nausica is not afraid, however. She tries to find the best in both people and beasts. The plot can be a bit convoluted at times because the multiple chapters of the manga had to be squeezed into a feature-length film, but Nausica is a stunning and emotional movie regardless.
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