Top 10 Most Addictive Anime Series
When it comes to anime, some series have a way of grabbing your attention and refusing to let go. They pull you into their worlds with gripping storylines, unforgettable characters, and moments so intense, you find yourself saying, Just one more episode until you realize it's 3 a.m. These are the shows that keep you glued to the screen, binge-watching for hours, and sometimes even days.
Death Note is a Japanese television drama anime series based on the manga series of the same name by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata.
The show is centered around Light Yagami - a promising highschooler and aspiring detective with a strong sense of "justice". In my opinion, this show could've been the GOAT. It has probably influenced a lot of writers because of its intelligence. The show's two main characters/rivals were perfect for the story. Take L out, and it does not work. Take Light out, and it also won't work. That acted as a double-edged sword. As soon as L died, the strength of the story diminished. Overall, though, still up there.
It will get you hooked and play with your mind. The author used tactics and plans that will leave you shocked.
Oh, and don't get me started on the main characters, Light and L. They literally carried the show, with L's successor taking over gradually.
Naruto is an anime and manga franchise Naruto, created by Masashi Kishimoto. The manga was later adapted into a television anime, which was produced by Studio Pierrot and Aniplex. It premiered across Japan on the terrestrial TV Tokyo and other TX Network stations on October 3, 2002. The first series... read more No matter what you say, it is a classic. Despite some plot holes, it is a pretty good anime, which I feel has the perfect balance between humor, built-up surprises, romance, brotherhood, and rivalry.
Naruto was my best friend's favorite anime. He recommended it to me, and I really enjoyed it.
I love Naruto's goal to save Sasuke. Naruto isn't just an anime - there's a true lesson. I love it.
One Piece is a manga franchise created by Eiichiro Oda. The manga has been adapted into an original video animation (OVA) produced by Production I.G in 1998, and an anime series produced by Toei Animation, which began broadcasting in Japan in 1999 and has aired 851 episodes to date. One Piece combines humor with adventure and is full of fun and energy. The character of Monkey D. Luffy is full of color.
I still need to watch this. Hopefully, this summer I will start it since I'm out of class in about a week.
It's long as crap too, meaning the addiction is very hard to kick.
Dragon Ball Z is a Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation. Dragon Ball Z follows the adventures of Goku who, along with the Z Warriors, defends the Earth against evil. The action adventures are entertaining and reinforce the concept of good versus evil. Dragon Ball Z teaches valuable... read more Dragon Ball Z is one of the best animes, no doubt. You can never get bored of watching it again and again.
It's also a fun type. Watch the whole DB series (Dragon Ball, DBZ, DB Super) in one shot, and you will definitely love it.
Fairy Tail is a manga franchise created by Hiro Mashima. The manga has been adapted into an anime series produced by A-1 Pictures and Satelight, which began broadcasting in Japan on October 12, 2009. Additionally, A-1 Pictures and Satelight have developed seven original video animations and an animated... read more
Bleach is a Japanese anime series based on Tite Kubo's manga of the same name. Bleach adapts the first 54 volumes of Tite Kubo's manga series of the same name. In addition, 4 anime-original arcs were broadcast in-between and during the adaptations of original arcs of the manga... read more It's really good. It will get you hooked. Once you start, you'll just want to see more and more as the story unravels.
Bleach is a great supernatural anime that is very interesting and addictive.
So many characters, and we get to see all of their stories. In one way or another, they all connect. Tite Kubo did fantastic.
Attack on Titan, also known as Shingeki no Kyojin in Japanese, created by Hajime Isayama, is one of the most popular Japanese anime series to be released. It was first watched in Japan during 2013 and was dubbed in English to be watched in America in 2014. It is best known for its emotional moments,... read more My third masterpiece. At first, I thought it was all about giant stuff, so I didn't watch it. But after watching, I realized it deserves its title as one of the best anime ever.
One of the best anime you will ever find. It goes from being a cliché to having such an interesting and well-thought-out plot, with twists you would not see coming. Chef's kiss.
Naruto: Shippuden is the ongoing sequel to the original Naruto anime and covers the Naruto manga from volume twenty-eight on. The TV adaptation of Naruto: Shippuden debuted in Japan on February 15, 2007 on TV Tokyo. It is developed by Studio Pierrot and directed by Hayato Date. It shows some pretty good character growth for our main heroes, Naruto and Sasuke, and focuses on their points of view - how they grow to fill their positions and exactly how they are connected.
The Indra and Asura arc was really intriguing. Indra, I don't know why, just became one of my favorites. Don't judge me.
Action-packed, emotional whirlwind adventure starring our favorite upbeat protagonist, still on his never-ending but fun-as-hell quest to be Hokage. This is a must-watch.
This is just awesome. Everybody knows about it. If you haven't watched it yet, you aren't an anime fan. 1st masterpiece.
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, often referred to as simply Code Geass, is a Japanese anime series created by Sunrise, directed by Gorō Taniguchi, and written by Ichirō Ōkouchi, with original character designs by manga authors Clamp. The suspense of what is about to happen is something you can't always predict. You may be able to predict almost any other story before it happens, but it's only fun if you can't guess what's coming.
This anime is the same. You can't always predict what's next - at least not as accurately as in other anime.
Very cleverly written show. I watched in awe as the plot revealed itself before me. The only show that can rival the writing technique of the creator is Death Note.
Ah, this is one of the best animes to exist. You will fall in love with it, especially the MC. Just chef's kiss.
Hunter × Hunter is a manga franchise created by Yoshihiro Togashi. In 1999, Hunter × Hunter was adapted into a 62-episode anime television series produced by Nippon Animation and directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi. The show premiered on Japan's Fuji TV and ran until 2001. Three separate original video... read more It's also one of the best anime ever. I loved it till the Phantom Arc. The only thing I hated is that there isn't much focus on the other hunters. You will understand once you watch it. Nothing more to say.
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is an anime series adapted from the Fullmetal Alchemist manga by Hiromu Arakawa. If there is any anime I've watched more than 10 times all the way through (not just rewatching specific episodes like with Pokemon), it's both FMA 2003 and Brotherhood.
A gem. This show had me from start to end. It features a very immersive world and story. I don't really have much to say about it since I think we can all agree that this is one of the greats.
Surely one of the best, no doubt about it. Just watch it.
One-Punch Man is an ongoing, online, web comic, which was later adapted into a Manga and Anime series . Created by ONE in 2009, It gained popularity, and soon after, went viral in 2012, surpassing 7 . 9 million views . One-Punch Man (OPM for short) focuses on the protagonist Saitama (Who is named after... read more The 1st season is really good. You should definitely see it. However, it goes downhill from the second season when another company took over its animation. Your call.
It had slow progress. However, you see the characters grow gradually, feel disappointment in their failure, and pride in their success. Overall, it's good for people invested in Shonen.
This deserves to be in the top 10. The clever build-up of BNHA's story is reminiscent of the MCU's technique. Kohei Horikoshi also pays attention to the tiniest details. Watch it with a serious eye for detail, and you'll love every second of this show.
Sword Art Online is a series of Japanese light novels written by Reki Kawahara and illustrated by abec. In 2012, it received an anime adaptation produced by A-1 Pictures and the SAO Project, and is directed by Tomohiko Ito . The first season is divided into two arcs known as "Aincrad" and "Fairy Dance"... read more I absolutely love the storyline, the characters, just everything! Haha. Time to watch more Sword Art Online!
Pokémon, abbreviated from the Japanese title of Pocket Monsters and currently advertised in English as Pokémon: The Series, is a Japanese anime television series, which has been adapted for the international television markets. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 1, 1997, in the United States... read more Again, just like One Piece, it is LONG, meaning that the addiction is still very hard to kick.
It has some slow parts but is action-packed for the most part and mixes a serious tone with comedic moments.
Noragami (ノラガミ, lit. "Stray God") is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Adachitoka. It began serialization in Kodansha's Monthly Shōnen Magazine in December 2010. The series has been collected into twenty-four tankōbon volumes as of October 2021. A 12-episode anime television... read more
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is an anime and manga franchise originally written by Hirohiko Araki. It centers around the perilous journey of the members of the legendary Joestar bloodline.
Steins;Gate is a 2011 anime television series created by the animation studio White Fox based on 5pb. and Nitroplus's 2009 video game of the same name, and is part of the Science Adventure franchise. Arguably one of the best. It's just sad that some people drop it because of its confusing start, but that is actually the beauty of this series. It will all make sense slowly, and in a very surprising way.
The start is totally confusing, and you'll think, This is not my type. But after 4-5 episodes, you'll surely be addicted (100% guaranteed).
Fullmetal Alchemist is an anime series adapted from the manga of the same name by Hiromu Arakawa. It is about two brothers, Edward Elric and Alphonse Elric, trying to restore their bodies after failing at bringing their mother back to life. It aired in 2003 and was remade as Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood... read more
Dragon Ball is a Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation. It made anime popular in America and is based on the manga of the same name by Akira Toriyama. It was dubbed in English on Cartoon Networks Toonami block and still has many fans today.
Angel Beats! is a 13-episode Japanese anime television series produced by P.A.Works and Aniplex and directed by Seiji Kishi.
Trigun is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yasuhiro Nightow. The manga was serialized in Tokuma Shoten's Shōnen Captain in 1995 with three collected volumes when the magazine was discontinued in 1997. One of my favorites. It starts off pretty good with humor and has its surprise elements. The story will leave you wanting to know more.
It's the blend of suspense, mysterious supernatural adventures, and narration from the characters' viewpoints that makes this series so compelling. I find it really addictive, ever since I watched Bakemonogatari. I'm sure its unique art style and presentation will also charm you.
While it may come tagged as a Harem, it doesn't focus obsessively on that aspect like other anime. In other words, it doesn't go overboard with it.