Top 10 Anime that Most Need a Sequel

While many anime series have come and gone over the years, some have left a lasting impact that lingers long after the final episode has aired.

For fans of these beloved series, there is often a burning desire to see more of their favorite characters and stories. That's where the idea of a sequel comes in. Whether it's a continuation of the main story, a spin-off featuring supporting characters, or a prequel that explores the history of the world, a sequel can offer a chance to revisit a beloved universe and see it in a whole new light.

But not all anime series receive the sequel treatment they deserve. Despite having passionate fan bases and critical acclaim, some anime have yet to receive the follow-up seasons that fans crave. Whether it's due to lack of funding, creative differences, or other factors, these series have left fans hanging and hoping for more.

1. Princess Tutu

   

   Princess Tutu is a Japanese magical girl anime series created by Ikuko Itoh in 2002 for the animation studio Hal Film Maker. Inspired by ballet and fairy tales, particularly The Ugly Duckling and Swan Lake, the story follows a duck who is transformed into the mythical ballerina Princess Tutu in order... read more

   Most of us were very disappointed about the ending. (There are some spoilers in this comment.) Ahiru should have gotten to stay in her human form as a reward for everything she has done. She collected and gave all the heart shards to Mytho and saved the whole city as well.

   I know that Ahiru is originally a duck, but Ahiru and Fakir can't even become a couple in that state. It's just too unfair. I have heard that Ikuko Itoh was planning on continuing the story. She had said that it's going to be about Fakir and Ahiru. But it has been more than 10 years now.

   What we want is another season or an OVA where Ahiru stays as a human and ends up with Fakir.

2. Skip Beat!

   

   Skip Beat! is a Japanese shōjo manga series created by Yoshiki Nakamura. The series began serialization in 2002 in Hana to Yume magazine and has become one of the longest-running shōjo manga. It follows the story of Kyoko Mogami, a teenager seeking revenge on her ex-boyfriend by entering the entertainment... read more

   The manga was pretty good. Why couldn't they add that on?

3. Fruits Basket

   

   After losing her mother in a tragic accident, 16-year-old Tohru Honda goes to live with her grandfather. However, when his house undergoes renovations, she chooses not to trouble her friends or extended family. Instead, she secretly moves into a tent in the nearby woods and tries to maintain her normal... read more

4. Yona of the Dawn

   

   Yona of the Dawn is a Japanese manga series by Mizuho Kusanagi, serialized in Hakusensha's shōjo manga magazine Hana to Yume starting in August 2009. It has been collected into twenty tankōbon volumes.

   A 24‑episode anime television adaptation produced by Studio Pierrot aired between October 2014... read more

   The manga is the best and the anime is amazing! Great character development in the beginning. The manga is funny. It totally needs a sequel.

5. Claymore

   

   Claymore is a dark fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Norihiro Yagi. It first appeared in the May 2001 issue of the now-defunct Monthly Shōnen Jump but was later transferred to one of its sister magazines due to its mature content. The story centers on Clare, a warrior who hunts shape-shifting... read more

   Since the manga is finished, it would be much easier to make an anime adaptation on its full source material.

6. Hyouka

   

   Airing in 2012, this anime series is adapted from a mystery novel by Honobu Yonezawa. The narrative focuses on a high school boy who joins a literature club and ends up solving various mysteries.

   The show is praised for its subtle storytelling, detailed animation, and character development. It... read more

   I mean, who doesn't want romance between the leads?! I am totally on board!

7. Bleach

   

   Bleach is a Japanese anime series based on Tite Kubo's manga of the same name. The anime adapts the first 54 volumes of the manga and includes four anime-original arcs that aired alongside and between the main story arcs.

   The story follows Ichigo Kurosaki, a high school student with the ability... read more

8. No Game No Life

   

   No Game No Life is a surreal comedy that follows Sora and Shiro, shut-in NEET siblings and the online gamer duo behind the legendary username "Blank." They view the real world as just another lousy game. However, a strange email challenging them to a chess match changes everything. The brother and sister... read more

   Seriously, there's a massive world to see, and the anime only shows 2 or 3 out of the, what, 16 countries? In only a 12-episode anime, the only sequel we get in years is a movie. There better be another season, and a long one.

   Why stop with a cliffhanger? They should have made the first season go on at least a little longer until a proper conclusion for a proper transition to a sequel. Oh well. At least there's still the upcoming movie.

   I think it will happen sooner or later.

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10. La Corda d'Oro

    

    La Corda d'Oro is a role-playing game series targeted at a female audience under the Neoromance series from Koei. It combines classical music themes with dating simulation and visual novel elements. The series has inspired multiple anime adaptations and manga spin-offs.

    I know that there is a sequel called "Blue Sky," which was not as successful as the first season. They should have made a continuation with the same characters from the first season.

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    Avatar: The Last Airbender

    

    Avatar: The Last Airbender is an American animated television series that aired on Nickelodeon for three seasons from 2005 to 2008. It is set in an Asiatic-inspired world where some people can manipulate the classical elements using psychokinetic techniques based on Chinese martial arts, known as "bending."... read more

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13. The Devil is a Part-Timer

    

    The Devil Is a Part‑Timer is a Japanese light novel series written by Satoshi Wagahara with illustrations by Oni‑ko. The story cleverly blends fantasy elements with comedy, focusing on the demon king's efforts to adapt to life in modern Tokyo by working part‑time at a fast food restaurant. The series... read more

14. Future Diary

    

    Future Diary is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Sakae Esuno. The story centers on a deadly survival game in which each participant possesses a diary that can predict the future. The manga was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's Shōnen Ace magazine from January 2006 to December 2010.... read more

    I want Future Diary to get a sequel!

15. Noragami

    

    Noragami (ノラガミ, lit. "Stray God") is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Adachitoka. It began serialization in Monthly Shōnen Magazine in December 2010, and as of October 2021, the series has been collected into twenty-four tankōbon volumes.... read more

16. Highschool of the Dead

    

    Highschool of the Dead, known in Japan as Apocalyptic Academy: Highschool of the Dead, is a Japanese manga series written by Daisuke Satō and illustrated by Shōji Satō. The series was serialized in Fujimi Shobo's Monthly Dragon Age magazine from 2006 until 2013. It combines themes of survival horror... read more

    No big hopes, but still waiting for season 2.

    It would be High School of the Dead: The Second Outbreak. I really hate Koichi Shido because he is a jerk to Takashi Komuro, and I want him to be killed by zombies as a punishment.

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18. Another

    

    Another is a Japanese horror anime based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Yukito Ayatsuji. The story also inspired a manga adaptation and a 2012 live-action film. The series is known for its suspenseful storytelling and supernatural themes.

19. Spice and Wolf

    

    Spice and Wolf is a Japanese light novel series written by Isuna Hasekura, with illustrations by Jū Ayakura. The series began publication in February 2006 and has been collected into 24 volumes. It follows Kraft Lawrence, a traveling merchant, and Holo, a wolf deity of harvest, as they navigate a medieval... read more

20. One Punch Man

    

    One-Punch Man is a webcomic created by ONE in 2009 that was later adapted into both a manga and an anime series. It gained widespread popularity and went viral in 2012, amassing millions of views. The story follows Saitama, who is named after Saitama Prefecture, as he seeks an opponent strong enough... read more

21. Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Vivid

    

    Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha is a Japanese anime television series directed by Akiyuki Shinbo. It was written by Masaki Tsuzuki and produced by the animation studio Seven Arcs. The series originally aired for 13 episodes from October 1 to December 25, 2004.

    And no, ViVid Strike! doesn't count as a sequel or second season as it was a spin-off of the manga that this series was based on.

22. Baccano!

    

    Baccano! (バッカーノ!), which means ruckus or stupid commotion in Italian, is a Japanese light novel series written by Ryōgo Narita. The series has over twenty published volumes.

    The story is told in an anachronistic manner and spans three time periods: the early 1700s, the 1930s, and the 2000s. Although... read more

23. Hamtaro

    

    Hamtaro, known in Japan as Trotting Hamutaro, is a Japanese children's manga and anime franchise created by Ritsuko Kawai. It began as a series of storybooks in 1997 and was serialized in Shogakukan's Shōgaku Ni Nensei magazine. The franchise was later adapted into an anime television series that premiered... read more

24. Darker than Black

    

    Darker than Black, known in Japan as Darker than Black: The Black Contractor, is an anime television series created, directed, and written by Tensai Okamura, and animated by Bones. The original series aired in 2007 with 26 episodes and achieved significant commercial success. It was followed in 2009... read more

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26. Attack on Titan

    

    Attack on Titan, known in Japan as Shingeki no Kyojin, is a widely acclaimed anime series created by Hajime Isayama. The series premiered in Japan in April 2013 and debuted in English in the United States in 2014. It is recognized for its emotional storytelling, post-apocalyptic setting, and thrilling... read more

    This anime is so good, and there is still so much to uncover that we will need a third season. ASAP!

27. Hellsing Ultimate

    

    Hellsing is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kouta Hirano. It follows the secret Hellsing Organization as it battles vampires, ghouls, and other supernatural threats across England. The series inspired the anime adaptation Hellsing Ultimate, which closely follows the manga's storyline... read more