Top 10 Anime Series

Japanese anime originated in 1917, with simple cartoon series, about characters from day-to-day life. Gradually, in the 1960s, the unique and distinct style of animation developed into the anime that is ruling today, and spread globally in the 1980s.

The distinct characteristics of anime include exaggerated physical features such as big hair, elongated limbs, and large eyes. They are accompanied by vivid story lines that borrow from Japanese folk literature, and sometimes straddle between the future, the past, and the present.
*Note: these series are suitable for ages 13 and above.

Episodes: 720 (combined)

Naruto is a story about a young ninja, with a nine-tailed fox demon sealed inside him. An orphan who struggles to win approval from his village people, he strives to learn all the techniques of ninja, fighting his way through to become better and stronger.
Naruto Shipudden is its sequel that became more popular than the first series.

In this series, the characters are all grown-up. Naruto returns to his village after trainingfrom Jiraiya and is ready to defeat his enemies with various strategies. Both the series capture the essence of ultimate, fun-filled ninja fighting, and are also regarded as one of the top animes in the world today.

Episodes: 366

Ichigo Kurosaki is a 15-year old boy who can see ghosts. The powers of a Soul Reaper is transferred to him by Rukia, whose job was to destroy Hollow, the evil spirit. She gets injured and transfers her powers to Ichigo, who then destroys Hollow. Now, he has to use his powers to save humans from evil spirits and guide the dead souls to afterlife.

However, the soul society finds out about Rukia's illegal act of transferring her powers, and they decide to execute her. Check out this series to find out how Ichigo battles it out with the soul society to save Rukia, and along the way handles the responsibilities of the Death God.

Episodes: 800+

Monkey D. Luffy is a young boy who aspires to become the captain of a pirate ship. His body has the properties of rubber, after eating a fruit named Gum-Gum. Follow this adventurous series, as Luffy, along with his crew, sets out on a journey to find the legendary treasure―One Piece.

This is one of the longest running anime series, and with its amusing, adventures, filled with all kinds of sea villains from merman to neptunians or sea kings, makes it a must-have and must-see.

Episodes: 115 (combined)

FMA is a story of two brothers who break the taboo of human transmutation to revive their dead mother. They pay a price for their crime, and have to find the Philosopher's stone to regain their crippled bodies.

FMA Brotherhood is a remake, but is still excellent in every aspect, be it action, suspense, or comedy. Even though the main focus is on the two brothers, this series managed to highlight and explore other new characters. Both the series have two distinct versions of the same story but, are independent stories, which is quite rare in anime.

Episodes: 37

It is a story of Light Yagami, a young boy, who finds a notebook that holds mysterious powers. This book allows Light to kill anyone, whose name is written on it. Watch this series to find out how Light uses the book to fight crime, and cons the detective after it. A highly unpredictable, astonishing series, that focuses on good and bad values.

Episodes: 900+

A detective by the name Conan helps the police solve many cases, because of which he gets abducted and attacked by gangsters of the Black Organization. They inject poison which was meant to kill him, but instead transforms his adolescent body into that of a child.

Find out how Conan investigates and assists the police track down the Black Organization's dealings and crimes, in this series. Detective Conan is definitely an interesting and thrilling series to watch.
Case closed is also one of the longest running anime series till date.

Episodes: 196 (combined)

This anime is filled with mysterious creatures and demons, where InuYasha too, is a half demon. He along with Kagome Higurashi is in search of the Jewel of Four Souls, that got shattered and dispersed across Japan. They set out on a journey to find these powerful shards, and strive hard to keep them away from the evil villains.

Watch it for its action, romance, and comedy. Though some people may not be satisfied with the ending, but still it is recommended to watch its sequel, InuYasha - The Final Act.

Episodes: 26

This is one of the best anime series ever made, and is about a story that takes place in the year '2071'. Two characters travel through the galaxy in spaceships, working as bounty hunters known as 'Cowboys', looking for high-priced criminals and terrorists. Simply put, it is an intelligently made anime with an amazing storyline.

Episodes: 50 (combined)

A young Britannian prince is banished to Japan and accused for leaving his mother defenseless. He is held hostage in a terrorist attack, where he meets a girl who saves his life and grants him the 'Powers of the King.' With this newly acquired power, he sets off on a quest for retribution, and vows to destroy Brittannia.

An excellent series, a little slow in the beginning, but once it picks up speed, it gets very exciting, suspenseful, and has an epic ending too.

Episodes: 450+ (combined)

DBZ is one of the most legendary animes till date. It is about the adventures of Goku, his struggle to become stronger to find the seven dragon balls, and save his friends and earth from the invasion of the evil Saiyans. This series is addictive, and amazing with all the colorful characters, and its captivating plots and battles.

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• Gurren Lagann
• Full Metal Panic
• Black Blood Brothers
• Fist of the North Star
• Ghost in the Shell
• Afro Samurai
• Eye Shield 21
• Paranoia Agent
• Space Adventure Cobra
• Flame of Recca
• Astro Boy

• Air
• Tsukihime
• Someday's Dreamers
• Noir
• Future Diary
• Cardcaptor Sakura
• Sailor Moon
• Vampire Knight
• Ouran High School Host Club
• Hikari Hanazono
• Fairytail
• Kenishi
• Fruits Basket
• Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha

• The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
• Neon Genesis Evangelion
• Hunter x Hunter
• Hajime no Ippo
• Kino's Journey
• Mushishi
• Hellsing
• Legends of Galactic Heroes
• Future Boy Conan
• Baka and Test
• YuYu Hakusho
• Basilisk
• Steins;Gate
• Elfen Lied
• Black Butler

• Clannad: After Story
• Baccano!
• Trigun
• Reborn
• Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day
• Saint Seiya
• Samurai Champloo
• Sword Art Online
• Great Teacher Onizuka
• Yugi-oh
• Mobile Suit Gundam
• Soul Eater
• Golden Boy
• Air MasterClaymore
• Claymore

• Kimi ni Todoke
• Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
• Gin Tama
• Eureka Seven
• Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle
• Puella Magi Madoka Magica
• Gunslinger Girl
• Angelic Layer
• Pretty Cure
• Sket Dance
• Ergo Proxy
• Knights of the Zodiac
• Shin Sekai Yori
• Your Lie in April
• When They Cry (Higurashi)

• High School DxD
• Gintama
• Akira
• My Neighbor Totoro
• FLCL
  
• Gintama: Silver Soul Arc
• A Place Further Than The Universe
• The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of the Commandments
• Violet Evergarden
• Just Because!
• Rage of Bahamut
• Psycho-Pass
• Young Justice
• Yuri on Ice
• 91 Days

*Please Note - The data compiled here is in no particular order.

With all the best ones listed here, you are now spoiled for choice. So choose the ones you like and start watching.