As more and more series are being translated and made more widely available, Anime has only grown better with every passing year.
The blanket term ‘anime’ originally means ‘animation made in Japan’ but nowadays it usually refers more to an artistic and narrative style.
From shonen, seinen, and shoujo to mecha, harem, the anime world is incredibly vast but there is something for everyone. There are few anime series that transcend the trappings of their genres and it’s those global crowdpleasers we are going to witness today.
Despite its reputation as lowbrow and nerdy, anime remains to be one of the most boundary-pushing genres in contemporary visual arts.
Now is a good time to get a good grasp of what each anime genre has to offer.
Creating a definitive list of the best anime series might be a difficult task for you, but, fret not, we have some of the top anime series of all time.
With all that in mind, we considered several things when picking our top 5 anime series of all time.
1. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
What makes a great starter anime series? Well, it’s a structured plot that keeps viewers engaged till the end. Second thing is that anime that avoid an excess of references to Japanese culture are easier for someone outside that culture to understand and connect to. It’s clear why Fullmetal Alchemist is one of those series that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This series can keep up with the storyline like the stories they grew up learning, with heroes and villains and a clear end goal. This anime series is a tale about two brothers who search for a Philosopher’s Stone after an attempt to revive their deceased mother goes awry and leaves them in damaged physical forms.
2. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba
If you are interested in an underdog story, then we assure you that there’s none better than Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’s in the world of anime. This visually stunning anime series made its first debut in April 2019 and has bolstered its popularity ever since. This anime singlehandedly changed the entire anime industry in the last two decades.
3. One Piece
Written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece is the longest-running Shonen franchise going strong since 1997. This superhit anime series has gained its popularity for its undeniably most unique art and animation style, among its contemporaries and fellow Hall-of-Famer anime shows.
In its 20 years run series, the visual elements have remained consistent all these years.
If you still haven’t given the Straw Hat Pirate crew a shot, then get ready to binge-watch this anime series, because there are so many reasons why you should watch One piece.,
4. Attack on Titans
Since its first debut in 2013, Attack on Titans has gradually earned its position as the best new-generation anime. Written by Hajime Isayama, these anime series stand out above the rest in the way they build tension without having to explicitly say anything within the scene. The storyline is so intriguing that a non-anime person would love to watch this series. With unexpected plot twists and insane storytelling, we assure you that this series will get you hooked after every episode and leave more questions in your head.
5. Naruto
Naruto is one of the shonen’s biggest names and the world’s most well-known series of all time. Adapted from Masashi Kishimoto’s best-selling manga, this anime tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young boy with a horrific past.
Despite feeling neglected and alone, Naruto is determined to become ‘Hokage‘ (the most powerful ninja) and win the admiration of his fellow villagers. In classic shonen style, the anime series showcases Naruto grew from a cocky pre-teen ninja to a powerful teen shinobi making friends and enemies along the way. But what really sets its apart are the creative fights throughout the series due to its great concepts and some awesome choreography that brings these concepts together and has them work in tandem with some sick martial-arts-inspired battles.
With so many high-caliber series produced over the years, much of it readily available at our fingertips, it is not easy to narrow down to only 5 anime series, because many others are worth-watching. We invite you to create your guide and let us know what you think are the best anime series of all time.