Top 20 best animes of all time

You have just completed the entirety of The attack of the Titans And you are already suffering from a feeling of emptiness ? Go on Demon Slayer, A shorter but just as captivating adventure. This features a Japan terrorized by man-eating demons. Tanjiro Kamado, a young man hitherto without history who will have to resign himself to fighting them for the salvation of his sister Nezuko. Having escaped a massacre, the latter gradually turns into one of their. Then follows a race against the watch in search of the miracle antidote, while the humanity of Nezuko disappears.

8 series to watch to discover the Japanese animated

Start with animated without going through the Big 3 (One Piece, Bleach and Naruto) ? It is possible and it is here !

In this ranking, we will not approach the animated films of the Ghibli studios, But the animated series popular ultras Japan. Real section of Japanese culture, acclaimed by youth, animated wrongly appear reserved for children. Since integration into Netflix catalog Many classics of the genre, these series However, have experienced a revival of popularity in adults. As such, it is estimated that the market of these cartoons should increase by around 10 % per year until 2030.

But in front of the multitude of titles available and the length of some, where to start ?
This top 8 presents the fine flower of the japanimation, from the most accessible animated to the sub-coated nugget. That you are rather shônen, shôjo Or Seinen, There is something for everyone with these adaptations of manga unavoidable.

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1. Hunter x Hunter, the ideal shônen to start

At 12, Gon Freecss decides to become Hunter. Due to their special skills, these elite citizens can exercise any activity, to cook at bonuses. During the Hunter exam, Gon meets the characters who will constitute his traveling companions, as well as many of his enemies. In order to find his father, he will then face multiple dangers.

Why is this series ideal for starting ?

First, because it is a classic shônen that will allow you to understand the craze around the genre. As in Naruto or One Piece, we follow the adventures of a young boy pursuing his dream. In addition, it is less long than its counterparts ! Only 148 episodes for Hunter X Hunter against more than 500 for Naruto and double for One Piece. Finally, Gon is endearing and his companions have on the one hand shadow bringing a necessary balance to the series.

2. Demon Slayer, a biggest success in the Japanese box office

Demon Slayer or Kimetsu no yaiba, is the most watched manga adaptation in Japan in 2021. In 2020, the film “Kimetsu no Yaiba, the Infinite train” had already become the biggest success at the Japanese box office, in front of “the journey of Chihiro”.

This animated tells the story of Tanjiro and his sister Noseuko transformed into a demon. Tanjiro becomes a defender of demons in order to give him human form.

Why take an interest in it ?

If you like exacerbated emotions, this series is for you. Whether in pain, anger or laughter, the spectator lives every moment 200 %. The intrigue installs permanent tension, interspersed with humor humor traits. The animation of Demon Slayer, on the other hand, is particularly beautiful and effective. She has also obtained many prizes, especially for the film “Le Train de l’Infini”.

3. Spy Family, the FEEL GOOD series par excellence

Spy Family is not yet raised to the rank of classic, but it will not be long, as the success of the series is important.

In a context of a cold war between Ostania and Westalis, a brilliant spy named Twilight must start a family in order to carry out a mission. This is how he adopts Anya and marries Yor. Apparently shy, Yor is nevertheless killed while Anya is Telepathe. The spouses, however, ignore everything from the situation of the other. At the age of 6, Anya tries to help her father save peace.

Spy Family is the animated series to start without taking the lead. It is suitable for children, but will not fail to seduce adults. The episodes are funny and the character of Anya is the embodiment of kawaii (cute) Japanese. In November 2022, the series remained at the top of the Top Netflix Japan for 3 weeks.

4. Titans’ attack, the most intense history

Credit: Wit Studio

Shingeki no Kyojin, frequently abbreviated SNK, is a manga written by Hajime Isayama. The broadcast of the anime begins in 2013 and will end in 2023. This series is usually classified as Shônen, nevertheless its particularly violent character makes it not very suitable for adolescents.

The Titans’ attack paints a portrait of a humanity entrenched behind thick walls to escape titans eaten of men. The main character, Eren Jäger, sees his mother devoured before his eyes because of a breach in the wall. From then on, he decides to do everything to eliminate the titans.

So why look ?

First, because the animation is up to a Slayer Demon or a JUJUTSU Kaisen. Second, the tension linked to the plot makes us chain the episodes. Finally, the characters are charismatic and the series, rich in twists and turns. Raw, even cruel, this anime pushes us to ask ourselves real moral questions against the backdrop of war and political issues.

5. Full Metal ALCHEMIST BROTHEHOOD, the dramatic reference

“Humanity can not get anything without giving something in return. For each thing received, we must abandon another of the same value. In alchemy, it is the fundamental law of equivalent exchange ” – principles of alchemy in Full Metal ALCHEMIST

Abandoned by their father, Edward and Alphonse Elric flow happy days with their mother. At least, until it dies suddenly. The two brothers then turned to alchemy, a science raised in a real weapon of war, to try to bring it back to life. Not everything goes as planned and Alphonse’s conscience is fixed on armor while Edward loses an arm and a leg. Their quest will be to find their respective appearances.

Why take an interest in it ?

Full Metal ALCHEMIST BROTHEHOOD is the second adaptation of the manga of Hiromu Arakawa. The series addresses the question of the existence of God through references to the main monotheistic religions. The moral dilemmas addressed, the relationship between Al and Edward, as well as certain scenes that have become pop culture references hoist the animated in the top 100 of the best series.

6. Tokyo Revengers, nugget on Japanese delinquency

Credit: Liden Films

Takemichi Hanagaki, 26, teaches information the murder of his first girlfriend. The next day, when he comes home from work, a person pushes him under a metro. He then returned 12 years back and decided to do everything to prevent the death of Hinata.

Against the background of time travel and gang war, this animated paints a portrait of sensitive characters evolving in a cynical society. Despite an apparent complexity linked to temporal journey, we easily continue the episodes and we hope with Takemichi.

In 2021, the series was in the top 3 of the most watched series in Japan.

7. Chainsaw Man, the best animated 2022

Young Denji, Demons Hunter riddled with debts, obtains the capacities of the Demon Chainsaw. He then joined an experimental unity in order to kill a particularly deadly demon. If Denji succeeds, his chef, whom he is madly in love, will make any of his wishes.

Chainsaw Man is an animated for cinema lovers. Its very graphic style, and its fairly slow rhythm allow you to create an atmosphere worthy of the greatest. The care granted to the sound atmosphere is the same as that granted to animation: exceptional. The opening is rich in reference to the cinema classics and the endings are different at each episode.

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8. Made in Abyss, the most unexpected of the anime

Credit: Kinema Citrus

Made in Abyss traces the adventures of Rico, a young orphan, who was looking for her mother, in the abyss. The Abyss is a deep abyss of several kilometers, around which the city of Orse was built where Rico is from. THE cavers who explore him ensure prosperity and popularity, however by exposing himself to many dangers.

This animated is intended for people with a well -hung heart. That said, it can constitute a beautiful gateway to the genre Seinen, or fictions intended for adults and approaching difficult themes. Death is omnipresent in this story and the candor of the characters cannot compensate for the horror of certain scenes. The animation, particularly cute, brings a welcome contrast.

Animation series and films are an important facet of Japanese culture in the same way as Kintsugi or Sushiis. Although often criticized in France, the manga on which these Japanese series are based allow young people to get a taste for reading. For example, in the first half of 2022, manga sales climbed 168 %. The rich universes, the complex characters and the sensitivity that emanates from it allow us to glimpse part of the trauma suffered by the Japanese. Starting with the anime is starting to discover Japan as a whole.

• • The Japanese animated market, Grand View Research
  • Top 10 most watched animated in Japan in 2021, anime Galaxy
  • Top 100 best series, critical sense
  • Crunchyroll Awards 2022
  • Top Netflix Japan
  • Manga sales in 2022, weekly books
  • Cover image: Weekly Shônen Jump

  Article written during the training course in web writing at FRW.

  Article reread by Nelly, training guardian at FRW.

  Top 20 best animes of all time

  

  Today there are thousands of different anime. But what are to look at ? In this article, the writing of Furansujapon offers you a top 20 of the best anime of all time !

  Unlike most sites dealing with japanimation, we believe that a subjective and/or personal classification is useless for the reader. You do not want to know the best anime of this or that editor, but the best according to the spectators as well as the analysts ! To meet your request, we relied on the tens of thousands of votes from several sites, such as Myanimelist. In this way, we can offer you a balanced ranking, based on thousands of opinions collected all over the world and over several years.

  It is also important to emphasize that all the series proposed in this article will not necessarily suit you. This is logical, since the anime offer many different formats (one, two, ten seasons) but also various genres (shōnen, shōjo, seinen, gore, magic, etc.)). This is why we invite you to draw in this ranking of viewing ideas for later, rather than looking at everything in order.

  Finally, in this ranking of the best anime of all time, we give you all the information to know about each work: the title, the synopsis, the legal streaming link and the opinion of the editorial staff.

  Of course, you have the right not to agree with the places in this ranking. In this case, do not hesitate to debate in the commentary space, located at the end of the article. The Furansujapon site is visited each month by hundreds of thousands of people, so do not hesitate to interact in the comments with the Otaku community !

  20 – ASHITA NO JOE

  

  Main information

  • Other name (s): Joe
  • Genres: drama, sport, tournaments
  • Number of seasons: 2
  • Number of episodes: 126
  • Diffusers: –

  Broadcast in the early 1970s, Ashita No Joe was nonetheless a masterpiece. If the weight of the years, which is felt on the realization as well as on the animation of the episodes does not stop you, then you must absolutely watch Ashita No Joe. In Japan, it is considered one of the best works of all time and is very respected.

  Far from confident to a Japanese version of Rocky, the anime gives us a dark vision of the world boxing, but realistic and deep.

  We follow the progression and efforts of an orphan adolescent protagonist, abandoned and navigating between the slums of his city. Very quickly, we take pity on it and we get attached to his difficult daily life.

  The fights are epic, engaging, all different from the previous one and leave no one indifferent. The dubbing is of high quality and the music, although dated, contributes perfectly to the atmosphere of the 70s.

  Often compared to Hajime No IPPO for shared themes (and especially that of boxing), we could say that Ashita No Joe is closer to a Rocky than her colleague. Anyway, if you like boxing or sport, you must give this anime a chance !

  Japanese animation monument, many great anime and manga (GTO, Berserk, Ranma, FLCL) paid tribute to Joe.

  Synopsis

  Joe Yabuki is a disturbed young man, whose only solution to problems is to punch them. What is lacking in ways and discipline, he compensates for it by his talents as a self -taught fighter.

  One day, when he wanders in Doya’s slums, Joe fights with the local gang. Although in numerical inferiority, he beats them effortlessly, attracting the attention of Danpei Tange, a former boxing coach who has become an alcoholic.

  Seeing its potential, he offers him to become the largest boxer in Japan. At first, Joe rejects Danpei as a hopeless drunk, but after the coach saved his life, he agrees to live with him and learn the art of boxing.

  Unfortunately, Joe’s personality makes him an unruly student, and he often falls back into his old habits.

  To survive in the rough world of his new career, Joe must trust his mentor and master the techniques taught him. However, the path to become a professional boxer is strewn with pitfalls that will put his courage to the test until the end.

  19 – Great Teacher Onizuka

  

  Main information

  • Other name (s): GTO
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama, School Life, Shōnen
  • Number of seasons: 1
  • Number of episodes: 43
  • Diffusers: DNA

  Here is an anime that has marked a whole generation ! Broadcast between 1999 and 2000, GTO is a project that gives us one of the most favorite protagonists of all anime !

  Onizuka is a professor, former delinquent and yakuza, and especially the coolest of its kind ! By educating his rebel students in a muscular way, we find ourselves discovering a certain beauty in this usually inaccessible world.

  Great Teacher Onizuka is certainly one of the funniest anime that exists. This is largely thanks to Onizuka, the protagonist: facial expressions, funny situations, hilarious reactions … All the ingredients of light humor are there.

  Let us not forget to mention that, if the humor remains dominant, the most important and dark themes related to schooling are evoked explicitly: suicide, bullying, prostitution … Our protagonist solves the problems of his students in S ‘attacking the root of the problem and takes all the necessary risks !

  The animation, even if it has aged, let’s face it, remains perfectly correct for viewing in 2022. The manga is of excellent quality too, just like the live-action (Japanese television series) which is exceptional. Finally, note that GTO is often quoted as anime with the best French version (understand, with dubbing in French) of all time !

  Synopsis

  Eikichi Onizuka, 22, former gang chief of bikers, conqueror of Shonan and Puceau, has a dream: to become the best high school teacher in all Japan.

  It is not out of passion for teaching, but because he wants an adorable and young wife when he is old and graying. However, for a perverse, greedy and lazy offender, Onizuka is much more than we think. Also, when he won a post as a principal teacher in class 3-4 of the prestigious academy of the sacred forest-despite a violent sunset of vice-printing-all his talents are put to the test, because this class is particularly infamous.

  Due to their total contempt for all teachers, students in this class use psychological warfare to mentally break any new main teacher they get, forcing them to resign and leave school. However, Onizuka is not a teacher like the others, and he is ready to meet all the challenges that arise for him.

  Intimidation, suicide and sexual harassment are only some of the problems with which its students face daily. By attacking the roots of their problems, Onizuka supports them with its unpredictable and unconventional methods – even if it means jumping from a building to save a suicididal child. Thanks to its eccentric charm and its fun nature, the 3-4 class gradually learns how pleasant school can be when you are the student of the great professor Onizuka.

  18 – Vinland Saga

  

  Main information

  • Other name (s): –
  • Genres: action, adventure, drama, history, seinen
  • Number of seasons: 2 (in progress)
  • Number of episodes: 24
  • Diffusers: Video premium

  Vinland Saga is a duct in the Wit animation studio, which is betting to portray the culture of the Vikings. And the least we can say is that it is successful !

  Whether the main characters, animation, music, atmosphere or the rhythm of episodes, everything is well mastered. It is difficult to be bored in front of the episodes of the first season, because the events are linked at a crazy speed.

  The action scenes are obviously impressive, and perfectly well done by the Wit studio, as we are used to. But it would be reductive to summarizing this anime to its fights.

  It is necessary to speak of political conflicts which are real drivers of the main plot, which mark the progression of a certain number of important characters and who imply, by the force of things, our protagonist.

  This is how we discover a world filled with betrayals, lies and opportunistic alliances. As a bonus, the first season of Vinland Saga gives us one of the best antagonists in history with Askeladd. Again, its origins and progress become almost more impressive and important than those of Thorfinn, our protagonist !

  Synopsis

  The young Thorfinn grew up listening to the stories of the old sailors who had crossed the ocean and reached the legendary place, the Vinland. It is said that it is hot and fertile, a place where there is no need to fight. Quite the opposite of the frozen village of Iceland where he was born.

  But growing up, Thorfinn has become a mercenary, by force of things. War is his house now. Although his father said to him one day, “You have no enemies, nobody has it”. Growing up, our protagonist strongly calls into question these words.

  The war between England and the Danes gets worse from year to year. Death has become commonplace, and Vikings mercenaries appreciate every moment. Combining one or the other camp can lead to a radical change in the balance of forces, and the Vikings are happy to make a name for themselves and take all the booty they win on the way.

  In this chaos, Thorfinn must take his revenge and kill Askeladd, the man who murdered his father. The only paradise for the Vikings, it seems, is the era of war and death that rages.

  17 – Hajime no ippo

  

  Main information

  • Other name (s): IPPO the Challenger, Hajime No IPPO: The Fighting
  • Genres: action, comedy, drama, shônen, tournaments
  • Number of seasons: 3
  • Number of episodes: 126
  • Diffusers: –

  The anime (and manga) hajime no ippo gives us everything that a shōnen can offer better. The evolution of a protagonist from nothing, self -discovery, individual progression, the realization of a dream.

  Around the world of boxing, which we discover more in depth, we follow the adventures of IPPO, a funny, endearing and above all very persevering protagonist.

  But that’s not all since the other protagonists, like Takamura, are also at the center of the many arcs of episodes and are just as important.

  The animation of the first season is more than correct, but it is indeed season 2 and 3 which are real slaps (or rather, jabs) concerning the fights ! What make us rise from our chair and almost enter the ring in the company of our boxers.

  So what to expect by looking at Hajime no ippo ? Why is he in the best anime of all time ? Quite simply because it is one of the Shōnens with the best rhythmic progression, a realistic universe and imperfect characters (in the good sense of the word), progressions at all levels and an exciting adventure !

  Music, just like animation, are of very good quality and are particularly striking during the main fights. As a bonus, you will not fail to laugh with the many comic scenes that come to give lightness to anime.

  Synopsis

  Makunouchi IPPO has been twisted all his life. Constantly making journeys and being beaten by his classmates, IPPO has always dreamed of changing, but has never been passion to make it happen.

  One day, in the middle of a new bullfight, IPPO is saved by Takamura Mamoru, who happens to be a boxer. IPPO vanished because of his injuries and is brought to the Kamogawa boxing room to recover.

  When he regains consciousness, he is impressed by his new environment in the gymnasium, but lacks confidence to try anything. Takamura places a photo of an IPPO classmate on a boxing bag and forces him to hit him. It was not until that time that IPPO feels something changing in him and ends up asking Takamura to train him in boxing.

  Thinking thatii does not have what is needed, Takamura entrusted him with a task deemed impossible and gives him a period of a week. With a sudden desire to become stronger, for himself and for his mother who works hard, IPPO trains tirelessly to accomplish the task within the time limit. Thus begins the trip from IPPO to the top of the world of boxing.

  16 – Mushishi

  

  Main information

  • Other name (s): Mushi-shi
  • Genres: adventure, drama, fantasy, horror / terror, mystery, psychological, supernatural
  • Number of seasons: 3
  • Number of episodes: 46
  • Diffusers: Crunchyroll

  Mushishi is a stunning anime. It is an initiative and spiritual journey of an unusual main character, who sails according to rumors in order to find the meaning of these tiny beings who shape his universe.

  We are faced with an anime that contains no action scene, no fan-service of all kinds. The predominant theme of this series is above all nature !

  If you enjoyed a number of Ghibli films that place nature as a dominant background, then you have to watch Mushishi. The visuals, the atmosphere and the music is enchanting and allow you to transport yourself to a sublime imaginary world.

  Synopsis

  “Mushi”: these are the most basic forms of life in the world. They exist aimlessly or objective other than that of “being”. They escape the limits of the words “good” and “evil”.

  Mushi can exist in countless forms and are able to imitate things from the natural world such as plants, diseases and even phenomena like rainbow.

  However, this definition is only a vague idea of ​​these entities that populate the vibrating world of mushii, because calling them a form of life would be an excessive simplification. Detailed information on Musi is rare because the majority of humans ignore their existence.

  So what are the Musi and why do they exist ? This is the question that a “mushishi”, Ginko, is constantly asking. Mushishi are those who do research on Mushi in the hope of understanding their place in the hierarchy of life in the world.

  Ginko follows rumors of events that could be linked to Mushi, all in order to find an answer. This could, after all, lead to the sense of life itself.

  15 – Rakugo or life

  Main information

  • Another name (s): Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu, Showa and Genroku Era Lover’s Suicide Through Rakugo
  • Genres: drama, history, Josei, Slice of Life
  • Number of seasons: 2
  • Number of episodes: 25
  • Diffusers: DNA, Video premium

  Rakugo or life is a singular work, too little known and yet very powerful. We discover a poignant, inspiring story that pushes us to reflect on life.

  For many, it is also an opportunity to discover the traditional art of rakugo. Although the anime is only confined to around twenty episodes, it is decades and even centuries of culture that are treated !

  We mainly follow the story of two men who, forces their talents, will transform and move forward. If we had to highlight only one great point of the anime, it would undoubtedly be the characters ! Their feelings, their doubts, their roughness, their evolution, everything is sublime and beautifully narrated.

  If you are looking for an anime that contrasts with most japanimation projects, relating to historical culture and that highlights humans, then do not miss rakugo or life. It is undoubtedly one of the best anime of all time.

  

  Synopsis

  Yotarou is a former yakuza fresh out of prison who only thinks of one thing: rather than going back to a life of criminal, the young man aspires to go on the scene of Rakugo, a traditional Japanese form of comic storytelling.

  Inspired during his incarceration by the performance of the eminent Yakumo Yuurakutei, he puts himself in the lead to meet the man who changed his life. After hearing Yotarou’s desperate call for his mentoring, Yakumo has no choice but to accept his very first apprentice.

  While enthusiastically starts his training, Yotarou meets Konatsu, a singular young woman whose Yakumo has been dealing since the death of his beloved father Sukeroku Yuurakutei, another prolific rakugo artist.

  Thanks to his hidden passion, Yotarou is attracted by the unique style of Rakugo de Sukeroku, although he learns under opposite techniques. Seeing this, old memories and feelings return to Yakumo who remembers a very previous time when he had made a promise to his biggest rival.

  14 – Cowboy Bebop

  

  Main information

  • Other name (s): –
  • Genres: action, adventure, comedy, drama, science fiction
  • Number of seasons: 1
  • Number of episodes: 26
  • Diffusers: –

  Cowboy Bebop is a real monument to Japanese animation. The 26 episodes that constitute it were broadcast between 1998 and 1999. It is almost the only defect of this anime: it is too short for our pleasure !

  We follow the adventures of the charismatic Spike, and its jet. These two singles will travel the space in order to bail out their bank account.

  The animation is excellent, even 20 years after its broadcast. The story is very engaging, original and overflowing with imagination. We are here immersed in a successful alchemy of the Western western and the universe Cyberpunk-Space Opera.

  And how not to evoke the other strengths that punctuate the anime throughout the 26 episodes ? The music is of very high quality, serve perfectly moments of action or rest. The atmosphere is striking and the characters, main and secondary are all a minimum reflected.

  Synopsis

  In 2071, humanity colonized several planets and moons of the solar system, leaving behind the now uninhabitable surface of the planet Earth. Inter-solar system police are trying to maintain peace in the galaxy, partly helped by hunters of outlaw bonuses, called “cowboys”. The heterogeneous team on board the Bebop spacecraft is made up of two of these individuals.

  Spike Spiegel, sweet and carefree, is counterbalanced by his partner Jet Black, fiery and pragmatic, who earns his life by chasing bonuses and collecting rewards. The team finds itself confused by the arrival of new members they meet during their trips: huh, a genetically modified and very intelligent Welsh Corgi, the female fatale Faye Valentine, an enigmatic Filou who loses memory, and ‘Strange little computer engineering Edward Wong.

  This new shock team will embark on thrilling adventures that gradually reveal everyone’s dark and mysterious past.

  13 – Monster

  

  Main information

  • Other name (s): –
  • Genres: drama, horror / terror, mystery, psychological, thriller
  • Number of seasons: 1
  • Number of episodes: 74
  • Diffusers: DNA

  If you are looking for an anime of intrigue, investigation, mystery and surprise, then you must absolutely see Monster.

  We follow the daily life and wanderings of Dr. Tenma, a charismatic man to whom we will quickly get attached. Throughout the 74 episodes, the story is constantly renewed, gets tangled (in the right direction), grows and still surprises us.

  Quickly, we discover other darker and unexpected intrigue, like that of the two twins, who will rhythm history.

  The protagonists are almost all very interesting, intelligent, far from the photos that can be found in a lot of anime. A real pleasure, which can completely seduce a person loving the genus thriller, but who has never seen an anime !

  Synopsis

  Dr. Kenzou Tenma, an elite neurosurgeon recently engaged to the daughter of her hospital director, is about to climb the ladder of the hospital hierarchy. Until one night, an apparently trivial event changes the life of Dr. Tenma forever.

  While he is about to operate someone, he receives a call from the hospital director asking him to change patients and operate the brain of a famous artist. His colleagues doctors, his fiancée and the director of the hospital applaud his feat, but because of this change, a poor immigrant worker is dead, which causes a crisis of conscience to Dr. Tenma.

  When a similar situation arises, Dr. Tenma remains on his positions and chooses to operate the young Johan Liebert rather than the mayor of the city. Unfortunately, this choice has serious consequences for Dr Tenma, in particular the loss of its social status. However, with the mysterious death of the director and two other doctors, Dr. Tenma regains his position. Having no evidence to condemn him, he is released and reaches the post of hospital director.

  Nine years later, when Dr. Tenma saves the life of a criminal, his past comes back to haunt him: once again, he finds himself facing the monster he operated. He must then embark on a quest to repair the ravages caused by the one he saved.

  12 – Mob Psycho

  

  Main information

  • Other name (s): One Hundred Mob Psycho, Mob Psycho Hyaku
  • Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance, School Life, supernatural
  • Number of seasons: 3 (in progress)
  • Number of episodes: 25
  • Diffusers: Crunchyroll

  It is difficult to place Mob Psycho in our ranking of the best in history, but the second season, in particular, received so much praise that we could not miss.

  We follow the story of Kageyama Shigeo, an atypical student who has psychic powers. And this is precisely what makes the great strength of this anime: our protagonist is one of the best in Japanese animation !

  The main characters, especially in shonen, tend to approach all situations in the same way, at least at the start, but Mob is an exception. He learns constantly during his fights and adopts a different approach to each situation, without ever rushing down down. His prudence, rather than his calculation spirit, stems from his open approach to learning, since he even accepted the advice of one of his greatest enemies.

  In addition, its open -mindedness and compassionate nature complete its character, giving it this rare emotional depth that fans love.

  Synopsis

  Shigeo “Mob” Kageyama, a fourth pupil, drew from his inner source of psychic prowess from an early age. But this power quickly turns out to be a handicap when he realizes the potential danger that his skills represent.

  Choosing to suppress his power, Mob only uses it to impress Tsubomi, his always love, which quickly gets tired of the same laps.

  In order to control his capacities, Mob is stored under the thumb of Arataka Reigen, a crook pretending to be a medium, which exploits the powers of MOB for pocket money. From now on, exorcising the evil spirits on order is part of the daily and monotone of Mob.

  However, the psychic energy he exerts is only the part of the iceberg; If his vast potential and unbridled emotions get carried away, a cataclysmic event that would make him completely unrecognizable would be triggered. The progression to the Mob’s explosion is increasing and any attempt to stop it is futile.

  11 – Jojo’s weird adventure

  

  Main information

  • Other name (s): Jojo no kimyou na bouken
  • Genres: action, adventure, comedy, horror, terror
  • Number of seasons: 6
  • Number of episodes: 164
  • Diffusers: DNA, Crunchyroll, Netflix

  Awarded monument in the manga world, Jojo’s bizarre adventure is just as much in that of animation. Since the new series of 2012, the arcs have followed, have been linked with different protagonists, but are all as successful !

  The scenarios are stunning, the protagonists are constantly renewed and the spectator is constantly kept in suspense ! Indeed, danger and death are always present and threatens anyone, heroes included.

  However, some people argue that this is the kind of anime that we love or that we do not like. However, at the sight of its popularity, we would be tempted to say that when we try it, we necessarily fall passionate !

  Synopsis

  In 1868, Dario Brando saved the life of an English nobleman, George Jestar. By collecting Dario’s son Dio, when the boy becomes an orphan of father, George hopes to repay the debt he contracted towards his Savior.

  But Dio, dissatisfied with his condition, aspires to take hold of the house of the Jestar. Bounding a mask by Pierre Azteque with supernatural properties, he undertakes to destroy George and his son, Jonathan “Jojo” Joestar, and triggers a series of events that will not stop echoing in the years to come.

  Half a century later, in New York, Jonathan’s grandson Joseph Jestar discovers the heritage that his grandfather has left him. When an archaeological excavation uncovers the truth hiding behind the stone mask, he realizes that he is the only one who can overcome men pillars, from mystical beings to the immeasurable power who, inadvertently, have triggered everything.

  10 – Geass code

  

  Main information

  • Other name (s): Geass code: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch
  • Genres: action, drama, psychological, romance, science fiction, supernatural, thriller
  • Number of seasons: 2
  • Number of episodes: 50 + 5
  • Diffusers: DNA

  Code Geass is often an anime that you are advised when you appreciated Death Note. Not that the two stories are particularly similar, but there are indeed many similarities: the main characters are similar, with sometimes controversial ideals and operating modes that leave no one indifferent.

  The intrigue highlight major themes of society, such as death, individual place, relations of domination and equity in a society.

  But Code Geass should not be summarized only. The anime shines with its action scenes of all kinds (which have very little aged in 2022), by the impressive visuals, by the grandiloquent dialogues and by a story that keeps the spectator in suspense.

  So of course, do not be allergic to the genre mecha. But after this step, we end up with one of the best anime of all time, offering an exceptional narration, reversals of the situation in all directions, a superb (and regular) Development of the characters and a management of the relationships between the Outstanding actors.

  Synopsis

  In the year 2010, the Holy Empire of Britannia established itself as a dominant military nation, starting with the conquest of Japan. Renamed Zone 11 After its rapid defeat, Japan has experienced significant resistance against these tyrants in an attempt to regain its independence.

  Lelouch Lamperouge, a British student, unfortunately found himself in a cross fire between the British armed forces and the rebels of zone 11. However, he manages to escape thanks to the appropriate appearance of a mysterious young girl named C.VS., Who gives him the Geass, the “power of kings”.

  Realizing the vast potential of his new “power of absolute obedience”, Lelouch embarks on a perilous journey in the form of the masked vigilante known as Zero, leading a merciless attack against Britannia in order to take revenge once and for all.

  9 – Clannad

  

  Main information

  • Other name (s): Clannad.
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama, Moe, Romance, School Life, Slice of Life, supernatural
  • Number of seasons: 2
  • Number of episodes: 47
  • Diffusers: DNA

  For many, Clannad is one of the first references to which we think when we mention the romance in the anime and the evolution of the relationships. With his two successful seasons and an incredible development of the characters, Clannad returns without problem in this ranking of the 20 best anime of all time.

  In terms of emotions, it is difficult to find an anime that will give you as much. Joy, concern, sadness, you will probably go through all states as certain events can impact history and the protagonists.

  The great force of Clannad is also to offer a constant evolution of relationships and characters. They are gradually approaching, have taken many steps and we easily identify with some of them.

  An almost perfect anime which in depths the terms of friendship, romance, school and family.

  Synopsis

  Tomoya Okazaki is a offender who finds the life boring and believes that he will never come to anything. With his friend Youhei Sunohara, he dries the lessons and plans to spoil his high school days.

  One day, when he goes to school, Tomoya meets a young girl who mumbles in a low voice. Without warning, she exclaims “Anpan ! (A popular Japanese food), which draws Tomoya’s attention. He quickly discovers that the girl is called Nagisa Furukawa and that she pronounces words that she loves to motivate herself. Nagisa claims that they are now friends, but Tomoya leaves by ignoring this meeting.

  However, Tomoya realizes that he is increasingly noticing at school. He ends up giving in and befriends her. Tomoya learns that Nagisa was retained for a year because of a serious illness and that her dream is to revive the school theater club. Pretexting that he has nothing better to do, he decides to help him achieve this goal with the help of four other girls.

  As Tomoya spends time with girls, he learns more about them and their problems. By trying to help each girl overcome her respective obstacle, he begins to realize that life is not as boring as he thought it.

  8 – March Comes in LIK A LION

  

  Main information

  • Other name (s): 3-Gatsu no lion, Sangatsu no lion
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life
  • Number of seasons: 2
  • Number of episodes: 44
  • Diffusers: Wakanim

  The anime March Comes in Like A Lion is a real nugget of contemporary japanimation. Certain scenes (we think in particular of the first 5 minutes of the first episode) have the ability to mark us permanently, to question us and to question ourselves in the depths of our beings.

  Treating with serious subjects such as loneliness, social anxiety, discomfort or even individual development, this anime was used by the Japanese government to educate schoolchildren to harassment.

  Ultimately, it is a very human work, which evokes without detours the difficulties of life, which asserts truth about truth throughout its two seasons, and which rocks us with poetry.

  Synopsis

  Having reached professional status in college, Rei Kiriyama is one of the few elites in the world of Shogi, a traditional Japanese abstract rebuilding board game.

  Therefore, he has to face enormous pressure, both from the Shogi community and his adoptive family. In search of independence from his tense family life, he moved to an apartment in Tokyo. As a young 17 -year -old man living alone, Rei tends not to take care of himself and his lonely personality marginalized him compared to his comrades in school and in the Shogi room.

  However, shortly after his arrival in Tokyo, Rei meets Akari, Hinata and Momo Kawamoto, a trio of sisters living with their grandfather, owner of a Wagashi shop (traditional pastries). Akari, the eldest of the three girls, is determined to fight the solitude of Rei and his lifestyle little supported by maternal hospitality. The Kawamoto sisters, which face past tragedies, also share with Rei a unique family bond which made him lack during most of his life.

  While fighting to keep himself physically and mentally in his Shogi career, Rei must learn to interact with others and understand his own complex emotions.

  7 – The heroes of the galaxy

  

  Main information

  • Another name (s): ginga eiyuu densetsu, the legend of the galactic heroes
  • Genres: drama, romance, science fiction, space opera
  • Number of seasons: 1
  • Number of episodes: 110 (OAV)
  • Diffusers: none

  The heroes of the galaxy is certainly the most undercotted anime of this ranking. And yet, if it is present here, it is clearly not due to chance !

  The 110 episodes, broadcast between 1988 and 1997, marked an entire era and especially the genre “Space Opera” of which he may be the most accomplished representative.

  Despite the years that have passed, we always find ourselves being fascinated by the strategies put in place, the depth of certain characters, the evolution of the protagonists and the whole philosophical dimension on subjects such as peace, war or death.

  Synopsis

  The 150 -year impasse between the two interstellar superpowers, the galactic empire and the alliance of free planets, ends with the emergence of a new generation of leaders: the idealist military genius Reinhard von Lohengramm, and the historian Reserved of the APF, Yang Wenli.

  While Reinhard climbed the Empire’s levels with the help of his childhood friend, Siegfried Krcheis, he must fight not only war, but also the vestiges of the Goldenbaum dynasty, which collapses, in order to release his sister of the Kaiser and to unify humanity under a single sovereign.

  Meanwhile, on the other side of the galaxy, Yang, a fervent supporter of democratic ideals, must remain firm in his convictions, despite the FPA struggles, and show his pupil, Julian Mintz, that the autocracy n is not the solution.

  While ideologies compete in the midst of the many victims of the war, the two strategists must ask themselves what is the real reason for their fight.

  6 – Hunter x Hunter (2011)

  

  Main information

  • Other name (s): HXH
  • Genres: action, adventure, comedy, drama, fantasy, shônen, supernatural, thriller, tournaments
  • Number of seasons: 1
  • Number of episodes: 148
  • Diffusers: Netflix, DNA

  Many consider, with Fullmetal Alchemist, Hunter X Hunter 2011 as the best anime of the shōnen genre of all time. It must be said that the adventure is worth the detour: progression of the characters, discoveries of different universes, meetings of secondary or protagonists, all the ingredients are there.

  The episodes of the work are very well punctuated and separated in narrative arcs which change at all. Boredom is not really felt and you will want to chain the episodes !

  The anime includes its batch of emblematic scenes, epic fights and impressive protagonists. Whether to introduce an anime to a neophyte person or an otaku, no one will be disappointed ! The anime is also perfectly suited to the fairer sex, even if the whole is first designed for a predominantly male audience. It should be noted that many people embark on the world of anime with Hunter X Hunter, and are not disappointed at all !

  Synopsis

  Hunter X Hunter takes place in a world where the Hunters exist to accomplish all kinds of dangerous tasks such as the capture of criminals and the daring research of lost treasures in unexplored territories.

  We follow the adventures of Gon Freecss, 12, who is determined to become the best possible Hunter in the hope of finding his father. He was himself a Hunter and he has long abandoned his young son. However, Gon quickly realizes that the path to achieve his goals is much more difficult than he would have ever imagined.

  Throughout his career to become an official Hunter, Gon is friends with the trainee doctor Leorio, the resentment Kurapika and the former rebel Assassin Killua. To achieve their objectives and their desires, all four pass the Hunter exam, well known for its low success rate and its high probability of death.

  Throughout their trip, Gon and his friends embark on an adventure that makes them go through many tests and struggles. They will meet a plethora of monsters, creatures and characters, while learning what it really means to be a hunter.

  5 – Fruits Basketball (2019)

  

  Main information

  • Other name (s): Basketball fruits
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantastic, Romance, School Life, Shôjo, Slice of Life, supernatural
  • Number of seasons: 3
  • Number of episodes: 63
  • Diffusers: DNA, Wakanim, Crunchyroll

  Fruits Basketball is the best shōjo (anime intended for a predominantly female audience) of all time according to the fans ! It is also the most recent anime of this ranking.

  A feat, made possible by 3 seasons (as well as a complete film), very well animated and which are constantly surprising us. The rhythm of the episodes is sustained and the desire to chain is often felt.

  Whether for its romantic side, for the humor or for the personality of each protagonist, the anime accomplishes a sacred tour de force.

  If you are looking for an anime including a beautiful (or rather, several) love story in order to have a good time laughing, go for it !

  Synopsis

  Tooru Honda has always been fascinated by the history of the Chinese zodiac that her beloved mother told her when she was a child. However, a sudden family tragedy changes its life and the subsequent circumstances leave it on its own.

  Tooru is now forced to live in a tent, but she is far from knowing that her temporary house is on the private property of the prestigious Souma family. By falling one day on their house, she meets Shigure, an older cousin, and Yuki, the “prince” of her school. Tooru explains that she lives nearby, but the Souma end up discovering her well-kept secret secret when they see her enter her tent one evening.

  Things are starting to improve for Tooru because they kindly offer to host him after hearing his situation. Nevertheless, shortly after, she was taken in a fight between Yuki and her cousin Kyou, who has hot blood. By trying to stop them, she learns that the Souma family has a well -kept secret: when they are entwined by a member of the opposite sex, they turn into Chinese zodiac animals.

  With this new revelation, Tooru will see that living with Soumas is an unexpected adventure, full of laughter and romance.

  4 – Steins Gate

  

  Main information

  • Other name (s): Steins; Gate
  • Genres: Comedy, drama, mystery, psychological, romance, science fiction, thriller
  • Number of seasons: 1
  • Number of episodes: 24
  • Diffusers: Video premium

  If you are looking for a scientific anime, dealing with time trips as well as secret organizations, Steins Gate is simply the best anime of all time.

  We follow the story of Okabe Rintaro, a “crazy” scientist who does not hesitate to challenge the laws of physics with his inventions. By mixing elements of reality and science fiction, we are immersed in an exciting and breathless story. Whether you are a science fiction enthusiast or not, we highly recommend that you watch the 24 episodes of the first series.

  Although we can find the first 10 slow episodes, the pace accelerates and becomes impressive in the second half of the season.

  First series, because yes, a sequel was born. Entitled Steins; Gate 0, she is of less quality and is less worth the detour. But if you have already appreciated the first part of the anime, then you can completely love the future !

  Synopsis

  The self-proclaimed scholar Rintarou Okabe praises a room in an old building shared by Akihabara, where he devotes himself to his hobby to invent future “gadgets of the future” with his laboratory colleagues: Mayuri Shina, his friend D ‘Childhood at the head of steel, and Hashida Itaru, a perverse hacker nicknamed “Daru”. All three spend time by tinkering their most promising machine, a machine nicknamed “microwave phone”, which has the strange function of transforming bananas into a green gel heaps.

  Although miraculous in itself, the phenomenon does nothing concrete in the search for Okabe of a scientific breakthrough, until the members of the laboratory are pushed to action by a series of mysterious events before Back on unexpected success: the microwave phone can send emails in the past, modifying the course of history.

  Adapted from the Visual Novel acclaimed by 5PB review. and nitroplus, Steins; Gate takes Okabe to the depths of scientific theory and practice. Forced to cross the divergent sons of the past and the present, Okabe must assume the burden of holding the key to the kingdom of time.

  3 – Titans’ attack

  

  Main information

  • Other name (s): Shingeki no Kyojin, Attack on Titan
  • Genres: action, drama, fantasy, horror / terror, mystery, psychological, shônen, supernatural, thriller
  • Number of seasons: 4
  • Number of episodes: 76
  • Diffusers: DNA, Wakanim, Netflix, Crunchyroll

  Titans’ attack is most likely the most impressive anime of our ranking. Since his dissemination almost 10 years ago, he has left no one indifferent. Each episode offers a particular atmosphere, epic fights, heartbreak for the spectator and for the protagonists. History, which is stunning at first, keeps expanding, getting complicated, filling mysteries of all kinds.

  The work is not suitable for everyone. Some scenes are very explicit, gores and can strike the most sensitive people. Halfway between a shōnen and a Seinen (although the latter kind is more often retained), it is recommended, however, as many people as possible. This is the kind of typical anime that you can advise a person who has never read a manga or looked at an anime.

  We can also award him the palm of the best “first episode” on this list. The first 24 are simply legendary. It can also be classified without problem in the best animations in history. The fighting scenes will cut you off !

  Synopsis

  Centuries ago, humanity was massacred until extinction by monstrous humanoid creatures called titans, forcing humans to hide in fear behind huge concentric walls. What makes these giants really terrifying is that their taste for human flesh was not born of hunger but from what seems to be pleasure.

  To ensure their survival, the remains of humanity began to live inside defensive barriers in the form of giant walls, which made it possible to spend a hundred years without meeting a single titan. However, this fragile calm is soon broken when a colossal Titan manages to open a breach in the supposedly impregnable external wall, relaunching the fight for survival against the eating abominations of men.

  After witnessing a horrible personal loss in the hands of invasive creatures, Eren Yeager devotes his life to their eradication by engaging in the exploration battalion, an elite military unit which fights the ruthless titans out of protection walls.

  Based on the award -winning manga of Hajime Isayama, Shingeki no Kyojin follows Eren, as well as his adoptive sister Mikasa Ackerman and his childhood friend Armin Arlert, while they join the brutal war against the Titans and strive to discover a means to defeat them before the last walls are crossed.

  2 – Gintama

  

  Main information

  • Other name (s): Silver Soul
  • Genres: action, adventure, comedy, drama, fantasy, history, science fiction, shônen
  • Number of seasons: 10
  • Number of episodes: 367
  • Diffusers: Crunchyroll

  Broadcast between 2009 and 2021 (date of the last film which punctuated the series), Gintama marked the spirits in the Otaku community. This is an anime that knows how to play all the strings of animation wonderfully. By viewing it, you will be impressed, laughing or thinking about existential questions.

  It’s simple, in the first 11 places in the Myanimelist ranking, based on thousands of votes, Gintama occupies 5 places ! This is an excellent comic anime, which is constantly renewed and which becomes better and better over the episodes. Sometimes parodic, sometimes philosophical, we quickly focus on charismatic protagonists.

  Synopsis

  The amanto, extraterrestrials from space, invaded the land and took control of feudal Japan. As a result, swords have been prohibited and Japan samurai are treated with contempt.

  However, a man, Gintoki Sakata, still has the heart of a samurai, even if his love of sweets and his work as Yorozuya do not suggest this. He is accompanied by Shinpachi Shimura, a boy with a solid glasses, Kagura, with his umbrella and his apparently bottomless stomach, as well as Sadaharu, their oversized company dog. Of course, these odd jobs are not always simple, because they often have trouble with the police, rebels and assassins, which often leads to humorous, but unhappy consequences.

  Who said the life of a racing boy was easy ?

  1 – Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

  

  Main information

  • Other (s) Name (s): Hagaren / FMAB / FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST (2009) / FMA
  • Genres: action, adventure, comedy, drama, fantasy, psychological, supernatural, thriller
  • Number of seasons: 1
  • Number of episodes: 64
  • Diffusers: Netflix (expired)

  Since its broadcast in 2009, Fullmetal ALCHEMIST BROTHOOD has been widely considered to be the best anime of all time. It must be said that the work excels in all areas. We follow a touching story, with twists and turns in all directions, the characters, main and secondary, are useful and interesting.

  Even if she has long celebrated her tenth anniversary, the animation of this anime remains spectacular and will suit everyone. FMAB is a shōnen, but the work is for everyone. If you had to look at only one Shōnen in your life, then it is this !

  Synopsis

  After a horrible alchemy experience has been wrong in the Elric house, the Edward and Alphonse brothers find themselves in a new catastrophic reality. Ignoring the alchemical principle prohibiting human transmutation, the boys tried to bring their recently deceased mother back to life. Instead, they have undergone a brutal personal loss: Alphonse’s body has disintegrated while Edward lost one leg, then sacrificed an arm to maintain Alphonse’s soul in the physical world in the binding to a huge armor.

  The brothers are rescued by their neighbor Pinako Rockbell and his granddaughter Winry. Known as a prodigy of bio-mechanical engineering, Winry creates prostheses for Edward using “automation”, a resistant and versatile metal used in robots and combat armor. After years of training, the Elric brothers embark on a quest to restore their bodies by finding the philosopher’s stone, a powerful gem that allows an alchemist to challenge the traditional laws of the exchange of equivalents.

  While Edward becomes a sadly famous alchemist and is nicknamed “Fullmetal”, the boys’ journey leads them to a growing conspiracy that threatens the fate of the world.

  You will understand, anime that marked our time like One Piece, Naruto, Bleach or Dragon Ball Z are not among the best animes of all time ! Let us keep in mind that an anime does not only judge itself on its history, but of course the rhythm of the episodes, on music, characters and their developments, treatment and many other criteria. We can also evoke the case of cult masterpieces like Evangelion who could not return, in our opinion, in this ranking. Finally, everything is a question of relative subjectivity and there is not really a bad answer ..

  Recall that this is a classification established on the votes of several tens of thousands of people, and which has been built over years. It is not necessarily our ranking, to us furansujapon, but it is the “people” classification on Myanimelist !

  We have not included animated films, which could also appear in this top. However, we are soon to create a top 10 best animated films of all time.

  23 responses

  Hello, I started exercising and assisted an AI to facilitate certain research and concatenation operations.
  I asked him to extract the votes of the best anime using as criteria:
  – Research on the 3 best sites per country
  – Choice of websites limited to the numbers of monthly connections by site
  – limited to the countries of the following continents Asia, Europe and USA (by IP or domain if the data are accessible)
  – over a period from 1990 to 2021 then to concatenate the results to have the Lite in the first 30. 1. Attack on Titan (Titans’ attack)
  2. Fullmetal ALCHEMIST: BROTHE
  3. Death Note
  4. Naruto (including Naruto Shippuden)
  5. One Piece
  6. My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia)
  7. Steins; Gate
  8. Hunter x Hunter
  9. Neon Genesis Evangelion
  10. Geass code: Lelouch of the Rebellion
  20. Cowboy Bebop
  21. Sword Art Online
  22. Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
  23. One Punch Man
  24. Dragon Ball Z
  25. Tokyo Ghoul
  26. The Promised Neverland (Yakusoku no Neverland)
  27. Your lie in April (Shigatsu wa kimi no usto)
  28. Attack on titan: The Final Season
  29. Jojo’s bizarre adventure your list even if certain criteria are indicated in your introduction seems obscure enough to assert “top 20 best anime of all time” for example “fruit basket” to a very good audience with women, but not very good at men. It works very well in Japan, but quite disappointing result in Europe. For fun, I redid the exercise by adding the criterion: Anime website for women. The classification is very different �� The list is also different by continent The data problem is the goal that we want to do with it and how the work has been done, criteria (country, site, gender, age group, etc.)). I have been working in data for a long time to conclude that we say what we want with a fact, but if we think we are objective, we must not forget cognitive biases. I worked with the authors of the book: “Invisible women – how the lack of data on women draws a world made for men”,
  I read you advice is absurd �� In any case thank you for this list, she has the merit of presenting animes that some people know too much. But the title seems unsuitable for me. “Top 20 best anime of all time according to our criteria” and obviously, we must be more precise in the criteria used. I had a little time to lose this morning in the office

  Thank you for this top anime which changes a little of what we can usually see. I still remain surprised that a series like Samurai Champloo – which excels in all areas whether animation, style, narration, BO, rhythm – is not in this list. I much prefer it to Cowboy Bebop of the same author, but apparently the public is not of the same opinion �� In any case if you have never seen it, go for it, the series will be 20 years old and did not take a wrinkled.

  The best animes of 2022: where to watch these series streaming ?

  

  Today you can enjoy the best animes on most large video streaming platforms, especially on Netflix, Crunchyroll or Wakanim. The era of the Imports Off -price DVD is over, for you, full seasons at very affordable prices (that of your monthly subscription).

  Each year, Japan comes out of the dozens of new series. These are available to you in France via the Crunchyroll service. The broadcast is almost similar and in an original subtitles version. Cult programs from the 80s and 90s, or even 2000, are becoming rarer, but you sometimes have the possibility of finding them on Netflix – which has become the Japanimation Ambassador – or on platforms specific to your Internet access provider, Like SFR Play.

  The practical guide below allows you to appreciate, for the first time or again, 20 essential animes currently broadcast in France. Whether you are a fan of Shonen or rather worn on the mecha, this selection strives to respond to all tastes. Indispensable for this school year.

  • Also discover the best Netflix series | Best Disney Plus series | Best Amazon Prime Video series | Best Apple TV series+

  The best animes on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Wakanim and elsewhere.

  Jujutsu Kaisen

  First broadcast: 2020 | Episodes: 24
  Where to look at it: Crunchyroll, Wakanim

  The high school student Yuuji Itadori leads a rather pleasant life: he is popular, gifted in sport and he spends his afternoons hanging out with his friends at the club of occult studies. Everything is going for the best until the day when a curse strikes its school, bringing back life to a demon obsessed with a powerful cursed artifact. In order to face this new threat and save his establishment, Yuuji makes the decision to give in to evil.

  Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the most ambitious shonen in recent years, giving birth to a new idealistic hero who fights the forces of evil and finds himself doomed to surpass himself for the common good. It is a theme that never ages, and this show even manages to bring it up to date. The artistic direction aims to be surprising, thanks, once again, to the excellent work of the Mappa studio. The supernatural and the resulting horror recall large anime as Parasyte. No doubt : Jujutsu Kaisen has everything to become a classic future.

  One Piece

  First broadcast: 1999 | Episodes: 1016
  Where to look at it: Crunchyroll, anime Digital Network

  It is almost impossible to take a little interest in anime without falling on one piece. It is based on the best -selling manga of all time worldwide, it has existed for decades and it is not even finished. Overall, it is a rather intimidating work, but which also testifies to the continuous relevance of its author Eiichiro Oda.

  At the heart of history, Monkey D. Luffy, an adventurer who aims to seize the coat of the pirate king and find the legendary treasure one piece. A stripped intrigue, around which Oda has built a world and fantastic characters.

  Luffy constitutes a crew that crosses more unusual and perilous trials, becomes stronger in body and mind, and forms alliances as much as it is enemies. Whether they are magic fruits that give extra -standard superpowers or fights, One Piece has really everything to please. Whatever your age.

  The attack of the Titans

  First broadcast: 2013 | Episodes: 87
  Where to look at it: Crunchyroll, Wakanim, Digital Network, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix

  The attack of the Titans Almost touch its end (the last episodes are expected for 2023). The animated series, adaptation of the Shōnen manga by Hajime Isayama, appeared on the screens in 2013. After four seasons and nine years of existence, the intrigue has become more complex, going from a post-apocalyptic story opposing humanity to terrifying giants (the titans) to a saga full of ramifications and open questions.

  Too, maybe ? This part 2 rather let the spectators of the show mix, some criticizing him an ambiguous epilogue, the others appreciating the double reading brought to the whole history. One element is certain: the attack of the Titans will continue to arouse reflection and debates of years still.

  Cowboy Bebop

  First broadcast: 1998 | Episodes: 26 (+ 1 special episode)
  Where to look at it: Netflix

  Before being the most controversial live-action series in Netflix (broadcast since November 19, 2021), Cowboy Bebop was able to rally to his critical and public cause which as the best anime of all time behind Neon Genesis Evangelion. A list that she owes as much to her mixture of genres (sometimes western, sometimes film noir, often space opera), incredibly deep characters despite their casualness of the first episodes, a futuristic lore of the most excavated and undoubtedly the soundtrack more sublime of japanimation.

  (Ré) Embark in the Bebop, vessel of the premium hunters Spike Spiegel and Jet Black, and get to know his fascinating guests, from the mysterious Faye Valentine to the wacky Ed via the “Data Data” Ein. You will not come out unscathed from this odyssey which has not aged.

  Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure

  First broadcast: 2016 | Episodes: 152
  Where to look at it: Crunchyroll, Netflix

  Never has a title suited as well to the series it serves as “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure”. From the crazy artistic style of Hirohoki Araki to epileptic action scenes that punctuate each of his episodes, this anime has the gift of arouse as much passion as detestation. We are clearly in the first camp.

  During the eight seasons of the show, you follow different members of the Jestar family through several decades. It all started at the end of the 19th century, with the emerging rivalry of Jonathan Jestar and Dio Brando. The family of the first will never cease to thwart the plans of the second, during a story which becomes more and more supernatural. If you are a lover of martial arts and vampiric mythology, but especially fictions where nonsense reign, you will love.

  Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no yaiba

  First broadcast: 2019 | Episodes: 26
  Where to look at it: Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Crunchyroll, Wakanim, Anime Digital Network

  You have just completed the entirety of The attack of the Titans And you are already suffering from a feeling of emptiness ? Go on Demon Slayer, A shorter but just as captivating adventure. This features a Japan terrorized by man-eating demons. Tanjiro Kamado, a young man hitherto without history who will have to resign himself to fighting them for the salvation of his sister Nezuko. Having escaped a massacre, the latter gradually turns into one of their. Then follows a race against the watch in search of the miracle antidote, while the humanity of Nezuko disappears.

  The intrigue is less fleshed up than the attack on the titans, but the fraternal link between Tanjiro and Nezuko gives the whole series a solid vertebral column. Tanjiro in particular is a really friendly character, the kind of boy with a pure heart that we do not expect in a ruthless tone series. Kimetsu no yaiba manages to instill an originality in an often exploited genre, and benefits from energetic dubbing and assembly, including a poignant soundtrack. Like the show as a whole.

  Trigun

  First broadcast: 1998 | Episodes: 26
  Where to look at it: Netflix

  Broadcast for the first time two days before the discovery of Cowboy Bebop, The adaptation of the Shonen Trigun is considered today as one of the pillars of the golden age of japanimation. In this fiercely modern neo-western, humanity has fully exhausted land resources and had to migrate to a new exoplanet with two suns. Here, everything is to be rebuilt, especially for VASH the Stampede, fine trigger with sulphurous reputation – and which he cannot play because amnesic.

  Netflix finally shares this masterful and generous anime in cinematographic references, of Winchester 73 has Ruthless, Passing by Pale rider And Mad Max. As Cowboy Bebop, The work shines with its artistic direction and its soundtrack, its hero as endearing as charismatic, its second unforgettable knives … while offering us a message of solar hope. Doubly solar would even be fairer.

  Star Wars: visions

  First broadcast: 2021 | Episodes: 9
  Where to look at it: Disney Plus

  Star Wars: visions is a new animated anthology produced by Lucasfilm and disseminated exclusively on Disney Plus. In collaboration with renowned Japanese animation studios, it offers a large number of autonomous stories based on Lore Star Wars, But imposing their own mythology. Each episode is artistically distinct from any movie or series Star Wars known, which clearly contributes to their appeal. That said, some Star Wars works could be used on stories told here, thus establishing a new cannon or a parallel chronology. For example, the character of Ronin, who appeared in the pilot episode (The dual) will come back in October in a novel entitled Star wars visions: Ronin, Written by Emma Mieko Candon.

  We particularly appreciated The dual (Episode 1) and The ninth Jedi (Episode 5). The first has a direct link with the original inspiration of the George Lucas saga, namely The castle of the spider, Samurai film (Jidaï-Geki) made in 1957 by Akira Kurosawa. The second dazzled us with his artistic style and mastery, carried by a master of Japanese animation: Kenji Kamiyama (Ghost in the Shell: stand alone complex, 009 Re: Cyborg)).

  Lucasfilm describes the series like “Ultimate mash-up between anime and space opera“”. All the studios in charge of its realization are specialized in the production of popular anime as Kill the kill, Little Witch Academia, FLCL Or Devilman Crybaby. The anime term is therefore definitively appropriate here.

  Beastars

  First broadcast: 2019 | Episodes: 24
  Where to look at it: Netflix

  There is a false air of Zootopia here. Beastars immerses us in a carnivorous and herbivorous world walk on their two back legs and cohabit. A murder disturbs the ambient peace and throw suspicion on the former predators. A wolf and a rabbit will conduct the investigation. The resemblance to the Disney animated film aims to be obvious, except that Beastars is aimed at a more mature audience. With a theme and scenes that can strike the most sensitive minds.

  Even if it means looking for a twin at Beastars, We could cite the comic book series Fables, or its video game adaptation The Wolf Among Us. Another story of a big mechand wolf.

  Yuri. on ice

  First broadcast: 2016 | Episodes: 12
  Where to look at it: Crunchyroll

  The animated series – Japanimation all the more – have a complicated relationship with the representation of homosexuality on the screen, even today. Invisible or caricatured, gay or lesbian characters are not legion in anime. This state of affairs leads us to consider Yuri . on ice as a discreetly revolutionary program, with a more mature vision of sexuality and genre. Yuri, a professional artistic skater, returns to recharge his batteries in his hometown after an overwhelming defeat. An ancient Russian glory, incidentally his idol, offers to train it and find the path of the podiums.

  The series establishes archetypes – the capricious, naturally talented mentor, the pupil calm and hardworking – before dismantling them slowly, each character turns out to be more complex in the eyes of the spectator. But the show remains above all a sports anime, beautifully choreographed and dealing with competition as a outlet to reveal its flaws as much as its hidden forces. Bonus: the opening theme is absolutely grand, which is always pleasant.

  Megalo Box

  First broadcast: 2018 | Episodes: 13
  Where to look at it: Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Wakanim, Crunchyroll, Anime Digital Network, Pluto TV

  Created for both novices of the genre and for shonen fans of the 70s, Megalo Box pays tribute to one of the most beautiful classics in this literature: Ashita no Joe. We revisit here the same fictitious world as its elder in the future … less friendly. Boxing has become a popular sport but the fists are no longer enough. Fighters now have exoskeletons to increase their attack capacities as well as defense. Like Joe before him, the young Junk Dog tries to escape the misery of his slum by registering in an elite tournament.

  The reasons why we let ourselves be seduced by Megalo Box There are many: a retro design, an eclectic soundtrack, provocative final notes, characters and an endearing universe. And the emulation caused by brutal and frantic matches.

  Note that a new adventure, Megalo Box Nomad, has been available on Wakanim since April 2021. Allow 13 more episodes.

  Death Note

  First broadcast: 2006 | Episodes: 37
  Where to look at it: Anime Digital Network

  Light Yagami, an idealistic high school student, discovers a notebook that can kill any individual simply by writing his name. He therefore embarks on an endless quest – eliminate the greatest criminals on the planet in order to definitively eradicate the crime. While the legend of a “killer of killers” grows, L, an eccentric detective, seeks to bring down the new vigilante. There follows a fascinating game of chat and mouse, in which Light and it multiply the tricks to discover their respective identity.

  Classified in the fantastic genre, Death Note is above all an accomplished thriller. The convoluted rules of the death notebook are slowly revealed, causing us in the meanders of the light machinations. And the subtle way in which the Pushes Light to make mistakes is always a delight. The second season loses in quality unfortunately, however the first 25 episodes are built with a master’s hand.

  Mob Psycho 100

  First broadcast: 2016 | Episodes: 25
  Where to look at it: Crunchyroll

  Mob Psycho 100 is simply the best action series of the last five years, largely thanks to the incomparable animation of the Bones studio. Mob is a college student who has incredible psychic powers, which could open many doors to him. But our hero prefers to move forward in life without this supernatural aid, he can – among others – count on the support of his mentor Reigen, the comic bail of the show. Mob will still have to use all its potential to fight its fellow men, the espers, in completely mind -blowing mental battles.

  The series manages to surprise us with each new episode, both in its reflections and its very successful graphic style. Its creator got hold of One Punch Man, That is to say if his margin of progression wants to be stunning.

  Neon Genesis Evangelion

  First broadcast: 1995 | Episodes: 26
  Where to look at it: Netflix

  Evangelion is a real monument of japanimation. And no doubt more broadly Japanese culture. If you have read this file so far and, therefore, that the genus anime interests you to the highest point, you cannot miss. Even if you have no affinity for fictions including giant robots and even if the main protagonist inscribes you excessively. To present the latter in a few words: Shinji Ikari, a depressed adolescent who struggles to manage his hormones, his relations with his father and the protection of all humanity.

  The series has greatly disappointed its original audience with a very open and philosophical ending. However, from the first to the last episode, Evangelion is a story that shines with its consistency and which ends up solving all the mysteries posed along the way. It is a dense work that inspires, so far, the world of video games, anime or cinema. See or review Evangelion, It is to jump with joy with each reference found and a feeling of fullness when the final generic comes.

  Bonus for hardcore fans: the entire franchise Rebuild of Evangelion, Started in 2013 and made up of four animated films restructuring the main frame, is currently available on Amazon Prime Video. With a completely unique end to the key.

  My Hero Academia

  First broadcast: 2016 | Episodes: 113+ (in progress)
  Where to look at it: Netflix, Crunchyroll

  Still being produced, My Hero Academia is the animated version of X-Men. Except that she starts on the opposite principle of the famous Marvel franchise. Here, all humans are born with power. Only a few are devoid of it and must learn to live without. The series follows one of them, Izuku Midoriya, well determined to become a superhero and to fight alongside his idol: All Might.

  Thanks to a funny casting and a sustained pace, My Hero Academia is a candidate of choice for the Binge-Watching. Of flawless sincerity, the anime revisits the superheroic genre without falling into the MCU adulation or in the blasphemy version The Boys. Champions all in nuance which are not ready to put their capes in the closet.

  The Promised Neverland

  First broadcast: 2019 | Episodes: 23 (in progress)
  Where to look at it: Wakanim, Crunchyroll

  It is difficult to describe The Promised Neverland without revealing at least one of its many shocking twists and turns. Each episode ends by leaving you in hyperventilation mode and the urgent need to see the next chapter. The orphanage which serves as a starting point for the series is in its image: soothing and idyllic at the start, turning over the story in a nightmare from which you do not wake up unscathed. Of course, we do not escape the escalation and the gallery of characters contains its share of shots, but the realization is so intense that it turns out to be impossible to zapping.

  You will quickly keep company in Emma, ​​Ray and Norman, three touching children prey to the walls of Grace Field House and the monstrosities they contain. And you will learn to be wary of “mom”, it’s about your mental health.

  Mushishi

  First broadcast: 2005 | Episodes: 46
  Where to look at it: Crunchyroll

  For those who rarely have time to follow a full season and prefer to focus on a few episodes, Mushishi is a perfect anime. This contemplative and ecological series brings together several tales around Japanese folklore. Mushi, paranormal creatures, serve us as guides during these short stories (they never exceed 20 minutes).

  Do not expect any fight or match for the victory, Mushishi It is only made up of meetings between man and nature, breathtaking landscapes and a soundtrack which borders on perfection (Joe Hisishi would be envious). 46 dreamlike destinations to discover one after the other or after a drastic selection. You have the choice.

  Hunter x Hunter

  First broadcast: 2011 | Episodes: 148
  Where to look at it: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Anime Digital Network

  It is never easy to suit a popular manga, especially when it comes to one of the most appreciated shonen of all time. Yet the anime Hunter x Hunter Don’t get too bad. The starting pitch is most conventional: the young Gon, 12, dreams of joining the Hunters, a caste of heroes to which his father once belonged. But to do this, Gon must succeed in all the required tests. Endurance, intelligence and fight, at the end one candidate in ten thousand is worthy of ending Hunter and of traveling the world as such.

  Unpretentious no or desire to revolutionize the genre, Hunter x Hunter is a funny series of action with a high degree of empathy for his characters. Unlike his fellows (cuckoo Naruto And Dragon Ball), there is no question of determining here which Hunter is stronger than the other. The beauty of the adventure and the attention paid to the development of each Hunter made it possible to exceed a hundred episodes produced to become a legendary.

  Castlevania

  First broadcast: 2017 | Episodes: 32 (in progress)
  Where to look at it: Netflix

  When the western meets the video game, we necessarily have the right to doubt the result. But let’s face it, here are three seasons now that Castlevania does not disappoint. Combining skillfully choreographed combat scenes, races with unbearable suspense, court intrigue plus a few Jumpscares who will prevent you from sleeping, the series has managed to free itself from the two Konami games from which it is inspired.

  Just like with Death Note, Castlevania feeds on the ambiguous relationship between his two antagonists: the vampire hunter Trevor Belmont and the half-human son of Dracula, Alucard. And then an achievement that always goes in the escalation – without getting lost on the way. Sensitive souls, however abstain.

  FLCL

  First broadcast: 2000 | Episodes: 12
  Where to look at it: Crunchyroll

  There are several ways to tackle stories of transition to adulthood. You can explore the conflicting emotions of adolescents and their relationships in a realistic way. You can also make your main character literally get a horn on his head because he’s excited. It’s all about interpretations !

  And FLCL (also called Fuli Culi Or FOOLY COOLY) There is no shortage of. This series is so heavy of surrealist symbolism that at first sight, it is impossible to follow its initial framework. Our brain contenting itself with adding the eccentric and gravelly scenes of the first three episodes. And then boom, the light was. In the fourth episode, we discover that everything has a meaning. The nascent puberty of Naota, the main protagonist, the arrival of the crazy body / rocker Haruko and the announcement of an imminent threat from the sky (and a giant iron) … everything is linked. Wild, overwhelming, confusing, sad and moralizing, FLCL makes us go through all the phases of our past or in progress. Bonus: Crunchyroll adds a slightly less barred but appreciable season 2.

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