10 More Incredible Anime With No Bad Episodes

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It can be intimidating to start a new anime, knowing it might lose steam halfway through. Few series maintain quality consistently, and even popular ones often have flaws. Long-running classics like Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Naruto were known for including filler episodes or weaker story arcs. Thankfully, the recent trend of shorter, seasonal anime has helped reduce this issue. Still, anime that consistently deliver engaging episodes are always a welcome treat.

Recently, Comic Book highlighted 10 anime series known for consistently high quality – not a single episode was considered weak. But with so many anime out there, that list barely scratches the surface. Here’s another selection of flawless series, so be sure to check them out!

10) Takopi’s Original Sin

The highly anticipated anime series concludes its story in a concise six episodes, focusing solely on the core narrative. Every episode is packed with emotion and suspense, revealing more about the characters and their motivations. The series is an emotionally gripping story about Shizuka Kuze, a girl who rarely smiles, and Takopi, an alien determined to make her happy.

9) Haikyu!!

Widely considered a classic sports anime, Haikyu!! follows a high school volleyball team’s journey to the national tournament. The series showcases intense training, practice games, and official competitions. What makes Haikyu!! special is that it doesn’t just focus on the main characters – it also develops compelling stories for players on opposing teams, giving viewers a well-rounded look at the world of competitive volleyball.

8) Jujutsu Kaisen

Jujutsu Kaisen is a series that grabs your attention right away and consistently delivers. Its huge popularity is well-deserved, thanks to its stunning animation and non-stop, high-stakes action. The story moves quickly, revealing a lot in a short amount of time, making even the slower-paced episodes engaging and worthwhile.

7) The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.

Considered one of the funniest comedy series ever made, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. is consistently hilarious. Each episode is self-contained, focusing on a new, ridiculous situation that the main character, Saiki Kusuo, has to navigate without anyone discovering his psychic powers. The show remains fresh and entertaining thanks to its unique scenarios and the quirky cast of characters, each with their own motivations, who constantly challenge Saiki and his attempts to live a normal life.

6) Link Click

The story of Link Click seems simple at first, but it’s surprisingly moving. This Chinese animated series is often called one of the greatest mystery stories ever told. It centers around time travel, where Cheng Xiaoshi can step into photographs and inhabit the photographer’s body, while his partner, Lu Guang, explores the past by viewing the images. Every time Xiaoshi travels back in time through a photo, he fully experiences the life of the person who took it – their joys, sorrows, regrets, and every other powerful emotion.

5) Parasyte: The Maxim

This psychological thriller beautifully and tragically explores what it means to be human, focusing on Shinichi Izumi, a bright teenager who unknowingly loses his humanity. The story begins with a pivotal event: an alien species takes over his right hand, forcing him to adapt. Throughout the anime, Shinichi battles to regain his lost self while also fighting to protect humanity from emerging threats.

4) Demon Slayer

With stunning animation, Demon Slayer is a visual masterpiece, making both action sequences and everyday scenes captivating. The story follows Tanjiro, who begins as a young boy of 13 and, after a tragic loss, joins the Demon Slayer Corps at 15. Each episode details his quest to restore his sister’s humanity, a seemingly impossible goal.

3) Violet Evergarden

Violet, a former child soldier, wakes up after a war with no memory of her feelings. Now working as an Auto Memory Doll, she turns people’s emotions into written letters. Though the war is over, Violet is searching for meaning in her life and hopes to learn about human feelings through her work. Each person she helps presents unique difficulties and often touches her heart as she travels the country.

2) Kids on the Slope

Even now, this heartwarming story about growing up is one of MAPPA’s hidden gems. Though it’s only 12 episodes long, the anime makes a powerful impact by exploring the challenges of teenage life, first love, and the power of music. The story follows Kaoru Nishimi, a boy who frequently moves schools due to his father’s work and struggles to form lasting friendships. Everything changes for him in the summer of 1966 when he meets Sentaro Kawabuchi, a rebellious drummer, and his friend, Ritsuko Mukae.

1) Barakamon

Even though a second season never came out, this anime is still a great watch! It’s a funny and feel-good story perfect for when you need a break from serious or suspenseful shows. The story follows Sei Handa, a talented calligrapher, who moves to a peaceful island after accidentally upsetting an older man. At first, he’s unhappy about living in the countryside, but he soon rediscovers his passion and purpose as an artist.

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2026-02-19 02:41