Top 10 Best Anime Episodes
The problem with anime is that you can't just watch your favorite episode whenever you want!
Still, there are some episodes that just stood out for being simply incredible!
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"Re;" Episode 50 - Code Geass
Undebatably the best anime ending of all time. The episode itself is godly.
The greatest episode in the history of anime. Nothing comes close!
The ending is just a pure masterpiece. Nothing comes close to it!
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"Shoto Todoroki: Origin" Episode 23 - My Hero Academia
Midoriya Izuku inherited One For All, one of the world's most powerful quirks. Despite this, his compassion has proven to be his most endearing trait so far. Deku is a determined individual who strives to give his all and inspire others to do the same. He, more than anything else, possesses the attributes of a true hero, as shown by his epic fight with Todoroki.
This fight served as a showcase for Deku's willingness to go to any length to save a challenger. Todoroki's backstory is also revealed in this episode, and with Deku's aid, he is able to briefly overcome his past and show a glimpse of his true potential. Shoto Todoroki: Origin is a tear-jerking episode in which two young men give their all in battle to get closer to their dreams.
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"Confrontation" Episode 2 - Death Note
Light thought he was the smartest man in town, but L was one step ahead!
That first time you realize how much of a threat L actually is... This episode is pure gold.
This is where it all began: the greatest cat and mouse chase in anime history.
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"Open The Steins Gate" Episode 23 - Steins;Gate
The moment when everything clicks from the first episode and you realize exactly what happened on July 28, 2010, at the Radio Tower is the best scene in all of anime, and just one example of the excellent storytelling in this masterpiece of an anime.
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"Overcast" Episode 7 - Death Note
The best episode you can ever ask an anime to make. Although we all know that Light is somehow going to survive, we did not know whether Naomi Misora would. For all we know, she could have survived and given information to the police, and the plot could have been awesome from there on, too. Plus, it showed that Light would indeed kill anyone if they threatened him, which is another way of character development.
And the ending, the ending. As Naomi's face becomes dark and lifeless, she heads on to her inevitable suicide, to the stairs of heaven. Just a godlike episode.
So glad to see this at number 5. When I watched Death Note for the first time all those years ago, this was the hook episode for not just the series but anime as a whole.
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"Hero" Episode 54 - Attack on Titan
The greatest anime episode ever. Levi taking on the Beast Titan, Armin taking on the Colossal Titan, Mikasa and the Survey Corps taking on the Armored Titan, and Erwin taking the charge. Everything you liked about the series is stuffed into a single episode.
This could be the greatest episode I have ever seen in anything. Everything from Erwin to Armin is absolutely amazing.
One of the best TV show episodes ever. It's up there with the best Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, and Sopranos episodes.
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"Death of The Undying" Episode 19 - Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Damn, I was overjoyed when Lust died! Seriously, what a brutal killer she was. And when she killed Maes, I was so sad I spoiled three boxes of tissues. All hail Roy Mustang!
Many episodes of this anime are awesome, but this one is the starting point of the change in the characters and their development.
Mustang quietly reminds us he is the biggest badass in the most explosive way.
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"The Real Folk Blues - Part 2" Episode 26 - Cowboy Bebop
This two-part story concludes the series that helped anime gain global recognition as an up-and-coming art form, expanding its popularity beyond Japan. Cowboy Bebop broadened the demographics of animation in the West and proved that anime wasn't always about teenage boys seeking ultimate power or winning important tournaments.
It was a space-western infused with film-noir elements across 26 episodes and is remembered as a classic for good reason. It set new standards for its medium and had broad appeal, overcoming any preconceived shortcomings from general audiences.
The Real Folk Blues is also the name of the closing credits song, making it a perfect title for the series' final chapter. In this episode, Spike confronts his destiny, adding to an already impressive story that's explosive and fast-paced every step of the way. It's dark, gorgeous, bloody, and romantic all at once.
The Real Folk Blues is animated television at its very best.
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"Ballad of The Fallen Angels" Episode 5 - Cowboy Bebop
This is arguably the best episode of the entire series, which is, without a doubt, a masterpiece of a show. After four average episodes, Ballad of Fallen Angels comes as a tornado and takes everyone by surprise. The story involves Spike's past and his inability to escape it. His story can be described in no other words but brilliantly. It introduces his arch-nemesis, who also captures the role of a ruthless villain beautifully.
The episode starts strong and takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride. The soundtrack is masterfully done, capturing every moment beautifully. The whole episode is full of thrill, tension, and emotions. The church shootout is certainly one of the most iconic scenes of the series. Overall, this episode truly proves what Bebop is all about, and it is near perfection.
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"Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes!" Episode 48 - Naruto
Underdog vs. Monster. It's really cool to see a side character beating up one of the main villains from the series.
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"Deku vs. Class A" Episode 136 - My Hero Academia
There's one thing I look for most when watching an anime: feels! And this episode is the definition of that.
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"Gohan, Defeat Your Dad!!" Episode 73 - Dragon Ball Z
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"Memories in the Mist" Episode 108 - Pokémon: Sun and Moon
Ash and co. get enveloped in a strange mist where the boundaries between the real world and the afterlife blur. Ash and Torracat reunite with Stoutland, Torracat's mentor. Lillie and Gladion search for their father inside the mist. Mallow is worried about meeting her mother after the last words her mother heard from her were, "I hate you."
This is one of the saddest but also the sweetest anime episodes ever!
Oh, Sun and Moon! I'm so sorry for all the insults at the beginning. I am glad for everything. The stories, the characters... I will miss everyone. I can't believe how Sun and Moon turned itself into one of the best series in Pokémon. But what made the series legendary is this episode. It's a pure tear-jerker where you'll cry tears of both sadness and happiness.
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"Surprised to Be Dead" Episode 1 - Yu Yu Hakusho
Good grief, I was not prepared for the feels train to hit me like this in the first episode. It's weird because I don't normally feel anything at funerals in real life, but just seeing everyone's reaction to Yusuke's death made me cry like a baby, even though I don't even know him.
The voice of Keiko was so emotional. Her screams didn't sound like acting. It was as if someone had really died. Kuwabara showed all signs of grief. It's just the first episode, and oh, the feels. The feels!
Clannad took two seasons for me to cry just a bit. This show got me tearing up in one episode, and it was my first time watching it, so I had no connection to any characters yet. This episode is just a canon of feels.
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"Transformed at Last" Episode 95 - Dragon Ball Z
I was so amazed when he transformed into Super Saiyan that I ran around my house in amazement.
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"Zero x And x Rose" Episode 126 - Hunter X Hunter
The smile on Netero's face is just terrifying. I almost feel bad rooting for humanity. That's how crazy this is.
This episode was perfect. The animation, drawing, voice acting, directing, and the overall feeling were amazing. Thanks, Madhouse!
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"I Won't Rely on Anyone Anymore" Episode 10 - Puella Magi Madoka Magica
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"Chinmoku: Silence" Episode 25 - Death Note
This episode is stunning and amazing. Every moment of it gives me chills, and it has so much symbolism and foreshadowing. Everything about this episode is beautifully done - the animation, the tone, the music, the writing, the script. The foreshadowing with the bells and the metaphor in the scene where L washes Light's feet add to how this episode left me in complete shock.
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"Haunted by the Past" Episode 99 - Yu Yu Hakusho
After years of searching, Hiei finally returns to his homeland. Hiei clearly remembers the traumatic banishing he was forced to endure. But despite his many losses, one thing was never far from his mind: complete and utter revenge! But to complete his mission, Hiei must first survive an encounter with yet another demon from his past.
"Haunted by the Past" serves as a deep dive into Hiei's past, as we see how his own kind abandoned him as a child. We also learn a bit about the history of Hiei's Jagan Eye. This tear-jerker of an episode forces the viewer to sympathize with Hiei as we learn how he became the sadistic demon addicted to murder.
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"Recoome Unleashed" Episode 64 - Dragon Ball Z
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"Beyond the Escape" Episode 7 - Charlotte
After the loss of Ayumi, Yuu separates himself from others out of grief but soon finds himself going down a dark path from which there may be no return.
Charlotte may not be one of the best anime, but this one episode hits very hard!
Woah, this came out of nowhere.
What an episode!
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"Fairy Tail of the Dead Meeeeeeeeen" Episode 226 - Fairy Tail
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"Truth" Episode 141 - Naruto Shippuden
The greatest plot twist in the history of anime when you realize that the guy you thought was a crazy murderer is, in fact, a hero saving people from shadows.
Best villain to hero plot twist in any anime.
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"The End of the World" Episode 14 - Sword Art Online
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"Spring Wind" Episode 22 - Your Lie in April
Music connects people together. This episode justified it so well, even if it's from our world to the afterlife (Heaven). Kaori and Kosei play violin and piano to their final masterpiece performance.
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"Anger × And × Light" Episode 131 - Hunter x Hunter
The themes displayed in this episode are worthy of being taught in a university-level literature class. It will make you despise the revenge you wanted to get for so long, and it will make you question the innocent, light-hearted hero you have traveled with throughout the whole series. Truly my favourite episode of any anime I've watched so far.
This episode and the music were a sad but incredible culmination of Gon's story, and a highlight of his best quality, his empathy and love for others, as well as his greatest weakness.
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"Dabi's Dance" Episode 124 - My Hero Academia
