Best Anime of all time
You probably landed on this article looking for some dope Anime that will qualify your expectations and won’t feel such a drag to continue then behold my friend! I am here to make your search a lot easier. There are a lot of anime series out there from classics to the latest ones belonging to different genre one can think of. However, it can be pretty frustrating to find the series that would pique our interest.
There are different categories of Anime from Shonen to slice of life, and there is one for everyone. But there are some Anime that stand out from the rest and if you haven’t watched them then you are missing out on a lot. Whether you are a beginner or a die-hard fan, the list has something for you all.
In this list I have shared the Anime series that are most favorite of the fans, have a massive Fandom and I have also personally enjoyed them. Every year a lot of anime shows are produced and released but only few manage to get the popularity and hype. This article provides you the list of Anime I consider best in different categories based on their rating, plot, story line, animation and characters. So, grab your popcorn cuz you’re in for an adventurous ride.
1. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Genre:
Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Release Date:
05 April 2009
Overview:
Two brothers Edwards and Alphonse mess up with the fundamental laws of Alchemy, which causes Edward to lose half of his limbs and Alphonse to lose his whole body. Edward trapped his soul into cold steel armor. Both brothers embark on a journey to find the philosopher’s stone, which has unimaginable powers, and they might be able to restore their bodies with this. Their journey is filled with action and adventure.
Every single anime on this list is considered exceptional by Otakus, but Fullmetal Alchemist is on another level. It has one of the most perfect and unique storyline with crazy animation. This adventure-filled anime has so much temptation that once you start it, no power can stop you from finishing it.
2. Monster
Genre:
Drama, Horror, Mystery
Release Date:
06 April 2004
Overview:
Many people don’t know about this masterpiece because it is too much underrated. This anime follows the story of a Young Doctor, “Tenma”. He has incredible skills in his work and has a beautiful fiancé. But due to his false decision of saving the life of a little boy rather than the mayor, his life becomes miserable.
After the surgery of the young boy, Tenma found the bodies of the hospital staff who are brutally murdered. The police blamed Tenma for all these killings. To prove his innocence, Dr. Tenma decides to capture the real Monster behind all these murders.
This anime was released in 2004 and later became the all-time best crime series. It is still one of the best shows of crime and mystery, but not many people know about it. If you want to watch a perfect thriller crime anime, then I would suggest you go ahead and give it a shot.
3. One piece
Genre:
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Release Date:
20 Oct 1999
Overview:
Nowadays, every anime fan knows about this masterpiece. It is fair if we call it the best adventure anime of all time. It doesn’t only contain adventure, but also the best action anime has to offer. The story starts in the post-era of Pirate King Gold D Roger who left all his treasure (One Piece) on some unknown island before he died. After his death, pirates from all over the world are desperate to find this treasure. Our protagonist a young boy Monkey D Luffy, inspired by his Idol Shanks, decides to find this treasure. He gathers a crew and starts his journey to find one piece and become the king of pirates.
The anime started in 1999 and is still in production. The major change is the animation which becomes better and better as the series goes on. Some people avoid this anime because of its abundant episodes. But to be honest, when you start watching it, a thousand episodes will be nothing for you, and you will crave more. The audience of this anime has an emotional attachment to it that can’t be described in words. It is truly one of the best Anime Series of all time.
4. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Genre:
Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fiction
Release Date:
05 Oct 2006
Overview:
The story is set in a world where Britannia has conquered Japan using their new humanoid weapons. The proud nation of Japan is now known as Area 11 and its residents as Elevens. Later, Brits are living their lives comfortably while the resistance from area 11 starts a resistance. Elevens are unable to do anything until Lelouch (exiled prince of Britannia) gains a weird power known as Geass. He joins forces with the Elevens to bring down Britannia to its knees.
You might be wondering about my reason for choosing this one. Well, it’s clearly the affection it has earned from its viewers. Everything aside, the storyline of this anime is the major factor in bringing it to the “Best Anime List”.
5. Naruto
Genre:
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Release Date:
03 Oct 2002
Overview:
The story is set in a world where four ninja nations exist. One day, in the hidden leaf village of the land of fire, a nine-tailed fox appeared. It caused a lot of destruction until the fourth Hokage sealed him into a newborn baby’s body. The boy was Naruto Uzumaki. All his life, the villagers treated him as if he were the nine-tailed beast and destroyed the village. To gain the affection of the people, Naruto decided to become the Hokage who is considered the leader of the village.
I definitely can’t exclude this anime. In the world of Otakus, Naruto has gained more than enough attention and love from anime fans. It is one of the best anime series to watch.
6. Cowboy Bepop
Genre:
Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fiction
Release Date:
03 April 1998
Overview:
The story is set in a world where the earth is almost uninhabitable because of an incident with hyperspace gateways. Humanity has colonized different rocky planets and moons of the solar system. Due to the increase in crime rates, Inter solar system police (ISSP) authorized legal contracts in which bounty hunters also known as cowboys are hired to capture the criminals for a reward.
7. Hunter X Hunter
Genre:
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Release Date:
Remake (02 Oct 2011)
Original series (16 Oct 1999)
Overview:
A hunter is a person who wanders around the world to find and capture criminals and discover lost treasures. Our protagonist is a boy named Gon whose dad left him to become a hunter. Searching for his father, gon decided to take the hunter exam, which is known for its low success rate and high death ratio.
During this exam, he is befriended by chain user kurapica, doctor-to-be Leorio and an assassin Killua.
It is considered one of the most famous anime of all time. Filled with action and comedy, Hunter x Hunter is no doubt one of the best anime shows of all time.
8. Death Note
Genre:
Drama, Mystery
Release Date:
04 Oct 2006
Overview:
The story is about an intelligent boy named Light Yagami. One day, he receives a weird notebook called Death note. It can kill anyone all along as the user knows his name and how he looks like. Considering himself a God, he killed many dangerous criminals and wanted to change the world according to his perception of justice.
Due to the sudden deaths of these criminals, police hired the legendary detective named L to figure out the mystery behind all these murders. Here begins the cat and mouse game of the self-proclaimed God of justice and the legendary detective L. To know who the winner of this game is, watch it yourself!
9. Gintama
Genre:
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Historical, Fantasy, Sci-Fiction
Release Date:
04 April 2006
Overview:
The story is set in the Edo period, humans are attacked by aliens called “Amanto” and the government is under their control. They have set a prohibition against swords, so anyone walking around with a sword will be punished.
Our protagonist Gintoki still has a heart of a true samurai. He is a freelancer who is willing to do any kind of job. Accompanied by a glasses boy Shimura, a teenage girl Kagura and their giant dog, their adventure journey begins.
Among all these legendary anime, this one has a comedy bonus in it. I hope you will give it a shot and tell me your thoughts.
10. Attack on Titan
Genre:
Action, Adventure, Drama, Horror, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fiction
Release Date:
06 April 2013
Overview:
The story is set in a world where Titans are creatures with oversized body that looks like humans with no intelligence. In the past when humans were on the verge of extinction, they built soaring walls to defend themselves against Titans. At present time, a boy named Eren is living his young life with his parents and his foster sister, Mikasa. One day, a Colossal Titan appears out of nowhere and brings down the outermost wall. Titans rush in and kill every single human they faced. Eren somehow survives, but his mother is eaten alive in front of him, so he vows to eliminate every single titan on the planet for humanity.
As the story goes on, it appears that titans aren’t the only enemy and there is more truth attached to it. Attack on Titan is an astonishing anime that has a huge fan base. It is packed with lots of action and adventure. If you are looking for your first anime, then this one is the best anime to watch. It justifies its position within the best anime list.
