Are you a huge anime fan? Do you always need to be watching something new? Do you feel like a great anime series is incredibly satisfying? While enjoying anime is definitely a healthier habit than substance abuse, it might be a good idea to take a break and spend some time outdoors… but after you finish this list of awesome shows, of course!
Lots of anime are hailed as the best, the newest hits, or truly unique within their genre. Whether they draw you in with a compelling mystery, a sweet romance, or an exciting journey, these anime are simply fantastic. If you’re searching for that perfect anime experience that will keep you watching for hours, these series are worth checking out – you’re bound to find a new favorite!
10) Spy x Family
In a world of secret rivalries between Ostania and Westalis, master spy Twilight assumes the identity of psychiatrist Loid Forger and moves to Berlint, Ostania, to gather intelligence on politician Donovan Desmond. However, Desmond rarely appears in public, except at his son’s school, Eden Academy. To get closer to him, Loid creates a fake family: he recruits Yor Briar, a single city hall employee, and adopts Anya, enrolling her at Eden Academy. What Loid doesn’t know is that his new family members have hidden lives of their own – Yor is a highly skilled assassin known as the “Thorn Princess,” and Anya is a telepath who can read minds.
What begins as a fake family built on secrets blossoms into something genuinely loving. *Spy x Family* follows a delightfully charming trio – a mother who’s an assassin, a father who’s a spy, and a daughter with special powers – as they learn to truly care for each other. Told through the eyes of a creative and imaginative little girl, this family’s funny and heartwarming adventures are completely captivating.
Spy x Family can be streamed on Crunchyroll and Hulu.
9) Berserk
I’m completely captivated by the story of Guts from *Berserk*! He’s this incredible swordsman who usually prefers to handle things on his own, but everything changes when he’s defeated by Griffith, the charismatic leader of the Band of the Hawk. Surprisingly, Guts ends up joining the group, and over the next three years, he rises through the ranks to become a commander! It’s amazing to see how Guts’ raw power combined with Griffith’s strategic mind makes the Band of the Hawk practically unstoppable in battle. However, it’s a bittersweet journey because you slowly realize Griffith has a hidden, selfish agenda, and all that success comes at a truly terrible price.
Just how difficult can *Berserk* be to watch? The answer is: incredibly. It’s strangely compelling despite being relentlessly bleak. Let’s be honest, *Berserk* isn’t a cheerful series, and the 2016 anime adaptation wasn’t always well-received. Everything terrible that *could* happen, *does* happen. As a dark and gritty fantasy, it’s full of unimaginable horrors and terrifying monsters. Ironically, some of the most brutal antagonists are actually human. *Berserk* makes you appreciate your own, less severe problems. Thankfully, the anime only scratches the surface of a much deeper and fascinating story that continues to unfold in the manga, even after the tragic passing of its creator, Kentaro Miura. Many who discovered the series through the anime have become even more devoted to Miura’s original, superior vision.
8) Space Dandy
Space Dandy is a stylish adventurer who travels the galaxy searching for rare and unusual aliens. Along with his crew – QT, an old-fashioned robot, and Meow, a cat-like alien – he explores planet after planet in their spaceship, the Aloha Oe, hoping to earn rewards for discovering new life forms. Their adventures are filled with mishaps and strange encounters as they journey through the galaxy, often stopping at Dandy’s favorite diner, BooBies, along the way.
Looking for a funny and visually stunning show? Space Dandy delivers both! While the first episode might be a bit rough, stick with it – this hilarious series quickly becomes addictive. It’s clever, witty, and boasts some truly beautiful (and sometimes surprising) animation.
Space Dandy can be streamed on Crunchyroll.
7) Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
For Frieren, who lives for over a thousand years, ten years is a very short time. After finishing a decade-long quest to defeat the Demon King, she continued her lifelong passion for collecting spells and traveling. Having outlived two close companions, Frieren begins to reflect on their time together and realizes she didn’t fully appreciate their friendship and the memories they shared. This leads her on a new journey – not to complete a task, but to build deeper connections with others and truly understand what it means to form lasting bonds.
Frieren fills her time collecting charming, everyday spells – things like making grapes sour, scratching an itch, or keeping eggshells out of cracked eggs. It’s almost as captivating to watch her enjoy this peaceful, yet exciting, life from a distance.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End can be streamed on Netflix and Hulu, and Crunchyroll.
6) Steins;Gate
Rintarou Okabe, a self-proclaimed mad scientist, runs the Future Gadget Laboratory with the help of his childhood friend Mayuri and tech-savvy hacker Itaru. They’re constantly trying to invent amazing new technologies, but so far, their only success is a microwave that turns bananas into slime. Things change when Okabe realizes the microwave can actually send things through time. What initially seems like a huge breakthrough quickly becomes dangerous. He discovers that time travel isn’t a game, and his actions have devastating consequences for the people he cares about and his own mental state. Now, Okabe must find a way to fix the damage he’s caused, even if it means manipulating time itself.
If you enjoy anime with complex stories, emotional depth, and a touch of time travel, *Steins;Gate* is incredibly captivating. What starts as a seemingly fun exploration of changing the past quickly turns into a psychological thriller where things aren’t what they appear, and the consequences of altering time become devastating.
Steins;Gate can be streamed on Crunchyroll.
5) The Apothecary Diaries
Maomao, the daughter of an herbalist from a poor district, is unexpectedly kidnapped and sold into service at the imperial palace. Suddenly immersed in palace intrigue and bureaucratic conflicts, she tries to conceal her ability to read and her knowledge of medicine. However, when the emperor’s children become seriously ill, she secretly uses her skills to resolve the mysterious illness. This attracts the attention of the handsome eunuch Jinshi, who brings her into the service of the concubine Gyokuyou as a lady-in-waiting and, crucially, a poison taster. As Maomao proves her worth, she finds herself facing dangers far greater than simply tasting for poison.
Get ready for a captivating mystery with a refreshing romance! *The Apothecary Diaries* is a historical anime packed with layered puzzles – some solved each episode, and others that build into a larger, ongoing story. You’ll be constantly trying to figure things out alongside the main character, Maomao, who solves mysteries using her careful observations and a valuable lesson from her father: don’t jump to conclusions without solid proof.
The Apothecary Diaries can be streamed on Netflix, Hulu, or Crunchyroll where available.
4) Made in Abyss
The city of Orth is built on a remote island, perched on the edge of a massive, mysterious pit called the Abyss. For thousands of years, people have been drawn to the Abyss, hoping to discover its secrets – strange creatures, unique ecosystems, and hidden treasures. When a young Delver named Riko discovers a robotic boy called Reg, she’s determined to descend into the Abyss to find her mother, a highly skilled Delver who disappeared long ago. Together with her friends, Riko must bravely face the perils of this dangerous chasm.
Curious to know what lies at the bottom? You’ll have to watch to find out! While *Made in Abyss* might seem like a charming, lighthearted adventure at first glance, it’s surprisingly intense, even for adult viewers. The story follows a group of young children as they explore a massive, mysterious pit, facing increasingly dangerous and frightening creatures the further they descend. It’s a captivating tale, but definitely not for the easily disturbed!
Made in Abyss can be streamed on Prime or HiDive where available.
3) Dandadan
When the energetic Momo Ayase stands up for the shy, nerdy Ken Takakura against bullies, he misinterprets her kindness as a shared interest in his passion for aliens and the supernatural. After Momo clarifies she’s not interested in UFOs but *does* believe in ghosts, Ken playfully dismisses ghosts as unreal. This sparks a rivalry, and both Momo (nicknamed Okarun) try to prove the other wrong, leading to a series of strange occurrences. These events ultimately show they were *both* right, and force them to work together against the supernatural forces they’d been arguing about. This unlikely partnership begins with a quest to recover Okarun’s family heirlooms, stolen by the very creatures they initially doubted existed.
Momo and Okarun’s relationship doesn’t begin with instant attraction, but it feels surprisingly real. Their connection is a great example of how unusual relationships can be the most relatable. Packed with aliens, ghosts, quirky characters, and bizarre events, this story will keep you hooked on both the wild humor and the authentic bond that develops between Momo and Okarun.
Dandadan can be streamed on Netflix, Prime, Hulu, or Crunchyroll where available.
2) Kaguya-sama: Love is War
Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya are the highly respected student body president and vice president of Shuchiin Academy, known for their success in everything they do. However, despite their strengths, they struggle with one thing: admitting their feelings for each other. They both believe that confessing would be a sign of weakness, so they’ve turned it into a game. They each try to make the other person confess first, viewing it as a competition where the first to admit their feelings wins.
The “will-they-won’t-they” dynamic can get old in some shows, but *Kaguya-sama: Love is War* keeps it fresh. Instead of just romantic tension, this series turns it into a clever and strategic battle of wills between the two main characters. It really lives up to the saying that love is a battlefield.
Kaguya-sama: Love is War can be streamed on Crunchyroll.
1) Monster
Dr. Kenzou Tenma, a highly skilled neurosurgeon, faced a difficult decision: save a young boy’s life or operate on the town’s mayor as he was ordered. He chose to save the boy, Johan Liebert, but this act of kindness had unforeseen consequences. Years later, Dr. Tenma has lost everything – his career and his love – and a series of mysterious deaths occur, leading people to suspect him. He must now confront the repercussions of his decision and the dangerous person he saved.
If you’re looking for a captivating mystery you won’t be able to stop watching, *Monster* is a great choice. This 74-episode series follows a doctor’s long and suspenseful journey, raising fascinating questions about right and wrong. It’s truly addictive and perfect for a long binge-watching session.
Monster can be streamed on Netflix.
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