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Whether you’re new to anime or well-versed in it, here are 12 shows (and one movie) that showcase the best of the animated genre.
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- Onimusha
- Akuma Kun
- Delicious in Dungeon
- Onmyoji
- Pluto
- My Happy Marriage
- Good Night World
- Den-noh Coil
- Mononoke
- Zom 100: Bucket List of The Dead
Onimusha pulls characters from the popular Capcom game into a supernatural samurai action anime series. Set in the Edo period in Japan, Onimusha follows Miyamoto Musashi, as he sets out to battle zombies and thwart a rebellion. Modeled on the icon Toshihiro Mifune, an aging Musashi secures the use of the soul-eating mythic weapon known as the Oni G...
This twelve episode adaptation follows boy genius, Ichiro aka Akuma Kun, taken in and raised by demons. Ichiro and his demon-human hybrid compatriot Mephisto solve paranormal crimes. The series’ animation series blends in hand-drawn elements that give the show a vibrant and unique visuals. Each case offers new opportunities to build out the world a...
Based on Ryoko Kui’s manga Delicious in Dungeonfollows Laios and his trio of adventurers. It’s a race against time to come up with enough money, and a solution, to save his sister after she’s swallowed by a dragon. This fantasy series is built on aesthetically pleasing visuals, endearing character design and free-wheeling worldbuilding. If you’re i...
This first ever adaptation of Baku Yumemakura’s novel by the same name offers a near-perfect balance of outstanding animation, slow burn, and engaging storytelling. Set in ancient Japan, Onmyoji follows Abe no Seimei, a celebrated spell caster, as he meets and befriends noble Minamoto no Hiromasa. As he travels across Japan solving cases and connec...
Pluto follows AI Detective Gesicht’s investigation into serial murders of the world’s most advanced robots and their human allies. As Gesicht hunts for the identity of the perpetrator, Pluto, he realizes the murders are challenges and Pluto has both him and Atom, also known as Astro Boy, in his crosshairs. Created by Naoki Urasawa (Monster), and re...
My Happy Marriage is the story about Miyo Saimori, an unhappy young woman from an abusive family who gets married off to a fearsome and chilly army commander. Set in 19th century Meiji Restoration era-Japan this twelve-episode adaption of Akumi Agitogi’s light novel is a splendid and eye-catching example of the caliber of Kinema Citrus animation wo...
Based on the manga by the same name, Good Night World follows the Akabanea family who’ve, although estranged in the real world, found a sense of peace and unknowingly find their way to one another in a VR game called Planet. Directed by Katsuya Kikuchi with stylized character designs by Suzuna Okuyama and dynamic visuals animated by studio NAZ, lev...
If you prefer your coming-of-age stories in the form of a techno-thriller, Mitsuo Iso’s (Orbital Children) directorial debut Den-noh Coil and its near-future world where augmented reality glasses are a necessary accessory to everyday life. Set in 2026 Den-noh Coil follows middle schooler Yasako and her family as they attempt to settle into their ne...
Mononoke follows Kusuriuri, also known as The Medicine Seller, (first introduced in Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror) in a supernatural murder mystery set in feudal Japan. Kusuriuri, a master of the occult, travels across Japan in search of malevolent spirits, mononoke, to destroy. These spirits prey on the negative emotions of humans. In order to...
Adapted from the manga by Haro Aso and Kotaro Takata, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is a colorful satire where finding yourself in the midst of the zombie apocalypse is better than being a wage slave in a dead end job. 24-year old Akira Tendou is worn out after three years of mind-numbing work at a company deadset on wringing every bit of life o...
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- Naruto. The story of Naruto is one of a young ninja named Naruto Uzumaki who longs to become a Hokage—leader of his village. He dreams of acceptance from his peers and being a hero, something we can all relate to.
- Japan Sinks: 2020. Based on the disaster novel of the same name (sans the "2020") by Sayo Komatsu, the anime Japan Sinks: 2020 is perhaps one of the most relatable titles on Netflix right now.
- Neo Yokio. Anime enthusiasts will say that Neo Yokio is an "anime-inspired show" rather than traditional anime itself, and while that's an important distinction, fans of classics like Sailor Moon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
- Death Note. A clear fan-favorite amongst the anime streaming on Netflix right now, Death Note is the story of a Japanese high schooler, Light Yagami, who finds himself the owner of a mystical notebook.
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