Anime to Watch
by benrhutchins | created - 13 Apr 2017 | updated - 13 Apr 2017 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. Noragami (2014–2015)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A minor god seeking to gain widespread worship teams up with a human girl he saved to gain fame, recognition and at least one shrine dedicated to him.
Stars: Hiroshi Kamiya, Maaya Uchida, Yûki Kaji, Jason Liebrecht
Votes: 18,947
2. Aria the Scarlet Ammo (2011)
TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
Kinji, a student of an elite academy that produces Butei - highly skilled soldiers who fight crime in an anarchic society, gets attacked by a criminal who hunts Butei members. Aria, an elite Butei, saves him and they team up.
Stars: Rie Kugimiya, Junji Majima, Todd Haberkorn, Leah Clark
Votes: 770
3. Durarara!!x2 (2015–2016)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
"6 Months Later...We haven't changed at all - or it seems...." Half a year after the turmoil that rocked the entire city of Ikebukuro- Peace has once again returned to the city and people ... See full summary »
Stars: Kyle McCarley, Darrel Guilbeau, Hiroshi Kamiya, Kana Hanazawa
Votes: 2,089
4. C (2011– )
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Fantasy
The Japanese government was rescued from the brink of financial collapse by the Sovereign Wealth Fund.
Stars: Todd Haberkorn, Brina Palencia, J. Michael Tatum, Monica Rial
Votes: 539
5. Hellsing (2001–2002)
TV-MA | 23 min | Animation, Action, Fantasy
A British taskforce, lead by the daughter of the vampire hunter Prof. Van Helsing, battles the supernatural with the aid of two vampires.
Stars: Jôji Nakata, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Fumiko Orikasa, Steven Brand
Votes: 18,225
6. Hellsing Ultimate (2006–2012)
Not Rated | 50 min | Animation, Action, Fantasy
The vampire Alucard, his master Sir Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing, and his newly sired ward Seras Victoria, try to protect England from a war-crazed SS-Major who seeks to start an eternal war with his vampire army.
Stars: Katie Gray, Crispin Freeman, Victoria Harwood, Ralph Lister
Votes: 26,718
7. Hellsing Ultimate Abridged (2010–2018)
TV-MA | 172 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
A comical abridged version of "Hellsing Ultimate (2006)" with amusing parody dubbing.
Stars: Corinne Sudberg, Curtis Arnott, Ben Creighton, Scott Frerichs
Votes: 1,400
8. The Qwaser of Stigmata (2010–2011)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
When tomo and her adopted sister Mafuyu Oribe rescue a strange wounded man, they have no idea what they're getting involved with or what the consequences will be. Alexander Nikolaevith Hell... See full summary »
Stars: Yûko Sanpei, Ayumi Fujimura, Aki Toyosaki, Yôko Hikasa
Votes: 476
9. Ushio & Tora (2015–2016)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
Ushio Aotsuki unknowingly releases demonic energy that attracts monsters. The demon Tora, makes him an offer. He will help fight the monsters if Ushio removes the legendary Beast Spear that trapped him in Ushio's basement for 500 years.
Stars: Brittney Karbowski, David Matranga, Greg Ayres, John Gremillion
Votes: 1,051
10. Ergo Proxy (2006)
TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In a post-apocalyptic future humans live in peace with androids in a domed city. However, a strange series of murders has intruded into bored inspector Re-l Mayer's life.
Stars: Kôji Yusa, Akiko Yajima, Liam O'Brien, Rachel Hirschfeld
Votes: 16,396
11. Cowboy Bebop (1998–1999)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The futuristic misadventures and tragedies of an easygoing bounty hunter and his partners.
Stars: Kôichi Yamadera, Unshô Ishizuka, Megumi Hayashibara, Steve Blum
Votes: 138,750
12. World Trigger (2014– )
TV-14 | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Suddenly one day, monsters called Neighbors emerge from a portal to a different world. Earth's weapons do not affect them, but a mysterious group of warriors begins to fight the Neighbors.
Stars: Yûki Kaji, Tomo Muranaka, Brian Doe Chua, Nao Tamura
Votes: 1,045
13. D.Gray-man (2006–2008)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Young Allen Walker, an exorcist, fights Akuma to save the world.
Stars: Sanae Kobayashi, Todd Haberkorn, Shizuka Itou, Ken'ichi Suzumura
Votes: 4,585
14. Fairy Tail (2009–2019)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Lucy, an aspiring Celestial Wizard, becomes a friend and ally to powerful wizards Natsu, Gray, and Erza, who are part of the (in)famous wizard guild, Fairy Tail.
Stars: Cherami Leigh, Todd Haberkorn, Tia Lynn Ballard, Tetsuya Kakihara
Votes: 28,008
15. Rurouni Kenshin (1996–1998)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The adventures of a young wandering swordsman who stumbles upon a struggling martial arts school in Meiji era Japan.
Stars: Mayo Suzukaze, Dorothy Elias-Fahn, Richard Cansino, Rebecca Forstadt
Votes: 20,549
16. Ghost in the Shell (1995)
TV-MA | 83 min | Animation, Action, Crime
A cyborg policewoman and her partner hunt a mysterious and powerful hacker called the Puppet Master.
Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Mamoru Oshii | Stars: Atsuko Tanaka, Iemasa Kayumi, Akio Ôtsuka, Kôichi Yamadera
Votes: 156,815 | Gross: $0.52M
17. Heaven's Lost Property (2009–2010)
TV-MA | Animation, Action, Comedy
Girl-crazy Tomoki's quiet life gets turned upside down when beautiful, winged Ikaros falls from the sky -- and starts calling him master.
Stars: Jamie Marchi, Brittney Karbowski, Saori Hayami, Greg Ayres
Votes: 2,100
18. Corpse Princess: Aka (2008)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
An undead school girl must hunt down 108 other undeads with the help of specially trained Buddhist monks, in order to gain entry into Heaven.
Stars: J. Michael Tatum, Luci Christian, Aaron Dismuke, Aoi Yûki
Votes: 483
19. Steven Universe (2013–2019)
TV-PG | 11 min | Animation, Short, Action
A team of intergalactic warriors fights to protect the Earth, but the combination of three highly trained beings and one quirky young boy leaves the team struggling to overcome the dangerous scenarios that are put in front of them.
Stars: Zach Callison, Deedee Magno, Michaela Dietz, Estelle
Votes: 39,677
20. Dragon Ball (1995–2003)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Dragon Ball tells the tale of a young warrior by the name of Son Goku, a young peculiar boy with a tail who embarks on a quest to become stronger and learns of the Dragon Balls, when, once all 7 are gathered, grant any wish of choice.
Stars: Brice Armstrong, Steve Olson, Stephanie Nadolny, Zoe Slusar
Votes: 65,143
21. Dragon Ball (1986–1989)
TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Son Gokû, a fighter with a monkey tail, goes on a quest with an assortment of odd characters in search of the Dragon Balls, a set of crystals that can give its bearer anything they desire.
Stars: Masako Nozawa, Jôji Yanami, Brice Armstrong, Stephanie Nadolny
Votes: 66,061
22. Your Name. (2016)
PG | 106 min | Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Two teenagers share a profound, magical connection upon discovering they are swapping bodies. Things manage to become even more complicated when the boy and girl decide to meet in person.
Director: Makoto Shinkai | Stars: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Mone Kamishiraishi, Ryo Narita, Aoi Yûki
Votes: 319,990 | Gross: $5.02M
23. Hunter x Hunter (2011–2014)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Gon Freecss aspires to become a Hunter, an exceptional being capable of greatness. With his friends and his potential, he seeks out his father, who left him when he was younger.
Stars: Issei Futamata, Megumi Han, Cristina Valenzuela, Mariya Ise
Votes: 134,540
24. Strike the Blood (2013–2022)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
A powerful vampire causes chaos in Japan. Yukina, an apprentice Sword Shaman, encounters Akatsuki Kojou, the Fourth Primeval.
Stars: Asami Seto, Hisako Kanemoto, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Risa Taneda
Votes: 1,846
25. Date a Live (2013– )
TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
Shido meets Tohka, a spirit who destroyed the Earth 30 years ago. To prevent another catastrophe, he must romance her to seal her unstable powers.
Stars: Nobunaga Shimazaki, Marina Inoue, Misuzu Togashi, Ayana Taketatsu
Votes: 4,013
26. Samurai Harem (2009)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
After years training in the martial arts on remote mountains, teenager Yoichi Karasuma is sent down to begin new training. He's going to learn about more practical things, like appliances, clothing, socializing and, most especially, girls.
Stars: Nobuhiko Okamoto, Rina Satô, Haruka Tomatsu, Yukari Tamura
Votes: 305
27. Samurai Champloo (2004–2005)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Fuu, a waitress who works in a teahouse, rescues two master swordsmen, Mugen and Jin, from their execution to help her find the "samurai who smells of sunflowers."
Stars: Kazuya Nakai, Ginpei Sato, Ayako Kawasumi, Steve Blum
Votes: 55,344
28. The Slayers (1995–2009)
TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The adventures of a teenage sorceress and her companions as they quest for gold and glory (especially gold).
Stars: Megumi Hayashibara, Yasunori Matsumoto, Lisa Ortiz, Eric Stuart
Votes: 2,383
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