Anime, an advent of Japan, is now leading the animation content industry worldwide. With its diverse content and engaging storylines, anime has something to serve every genre that satisfies viewers of all kinds. It exports its viewers to an imaginary world where all their real-life problems take a back seat.
Anime has been part of many of our childhood memories. However, ever since the inception of the 2020 covid lockdown phase, it has caught momentum and now has a raging viewership. Here is a list of critically acclaimed anime which are not only loved by beginners but also by the seasoned audience.
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Referred to as one of the ‘big three’, Naruto is one of the most successful franchises of anime and is classified as a pop culture classic. Naruto first went live in 2002 and wrapped up in 2007, followed by its sequel, Naruto: Shippuden. It is based on a Japanese manga titled Weekly Shonen Jump by Masashi Kishimoto, released in 1999. The anime revolves around ‘Naruto’ as he navigates his way into becoming a ninja master, and ultimately, the head of the village with the help of his friends and masters. One can watch Naruto on Crunchyroll, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Death Note revolves around 'Light Yagami', a high school student who wants to become a god. One day, 'Yagami' stumbles upon a notebook and soon realises that the notebook is a ‘Death Note’. The notebook is dropped into the human world by an actual god, and it possesses the power to kill the person whose name is written on it. Upon realising the notebook's power, 'Yagami' decides to put it to good use and eliminate all the evils from society. So, he kills criminals and all the people he perceives as evil with the help of the death note. Soon the law enforcement organisation notices the string of death and assigns a mysterious character, ‘L’, the responsibility for catching 'Yagami'. The rest of the series follows the duo outwitting each other. The anime, Death Note is available on Netflix and Crunchyroll.
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Demon Slayer is adapted from a Japanese manga series of the same name, written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge. The story focuses on 'Tanjiro' and his sister, 'Nezuko', the only two survivors after demons attack their family. 'Nezuko' slowly starts becoming a demon, and 'Tazjiro' sets out to cure her and become a demon slayer to avenge his family’s death. The anime's third season was recently released and was a massive hit worldwide. Each episode of Demon Slayer is power-packed and will not only make you laugh over the absurdity of the characters but also tear you up with its heavy topics of misfortune and family. The anime, Demon Slayer is available on Crunchyroll, Netflix and Muse Asia.
Attack On Titan is the new anime causing a whirlwind in the animation industry. The anime started airing in 2013 and is based on a manga released in 2009. Eight years down, the amine wrapped up in 2021. The anime’s story revolves around man-eating 'Titans' who are separated from the human population with the help of massive walls. Trouble rings when two 'titans' break through the walls and enter the human settlement. The war between the Titans and humans is the initial main plot of the anime, but gradually, it becomes more than just a war anime. 'Eren Yeager' emerges as the anime's main character along with his friend 'Mikasa Ackerman'. This anime series is full of twists and cliffhangers that keep the viewers hooked on to it. Additionally, the voice-over artists in both the Japanese and English versions did a marvellous job of bringing out the right emotions that help viewers to connect to the anime. The anime, Attack On Titan is available on Disney+ Hotstar, 9anime and Amazon Prime Videos.
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One can’t curate a list of top anime and leave out Pokemon. Pokemon is easily one of the most popular anime of all time and is a part of everyone’s childhood. The story follows the life of 'Ash Ketchum', who goes on the challenging journey of becoming a Pokemon master. He and his friends travel the world to capture as many Pokemon as possible. 'Ash' carries the powerful and cute 'Pikachu' throughout his journey, and the masses abundantly love the duo. Pokemon aired for 25 years with 25 seasons, and on March 24, 2023, the anime telecasted its last episode in Japan. One can watch Pokemon on Voot, Pokemon TV and Disney XD.
Dragon Ball Z is another classic masterpiece anime. The plot of the anime is not very meaningful. However, it’s a good package of humour and action. The story caters to 'Goku' and a superhuman material artist, who along with his friends, fights the villains. 'Goku' is the protector of the earth, and the villain is always coming to destroy the planet. The anime inculcates values like teamwork, loyalty and hard work among its viewers. The anime, Dragon Ball Z is available on Crunchyroll and Netflix.
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This anime is from the astounding Kyoto Animation and is one of a kind. A Silent Voice depicts life in a different and meaningful light. It features heavy themes such as suicide and depression; it also focuses on the deaf community, which is rare. The story is spun around a former school bully, who tries to amend his behaviour upon releasing his faults. The anime, A Silent Voice is available on Hooq, Disney + Hotstar and Crunchyroll.
These recommendations help you immerse in the world of anime, which is different from what you have experienced. Let us know which your favourite anime of all time is! Till then, happy binging!
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