Must Watch Animes

by liliesbloom | created - 15 Mar 2015 | updated - 27 Mar 2020 | Public

A list of anime that I have watched completely and liked.

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1. Naruto (2002–2007)

TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, struggles as he searches for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the village's leader and strongest ninja.

Stars: Junko Takeuchi, Maile Flanagan, Kate Higgins, Chie Nakamura

Votes: 127,114

I've cried so many times

2. Naruto: Shippuden (2007–2017)

TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Naruto Uzumaki, is a loud, hyperactive, adolescent ninja who constantly searches for approval and recognition, as well as to become Hokage, who is acknowledged as the leader and strongest of all ninja in the village.

Stars: Alexandre Crepet, Junko Takeuchi, Maile Flanagan, Chie Nakamura

Votes: 168,166

3. Attack on Titan (2013–2023)

TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

After his hometown is destroyed and is traumatized, young Eren Jaeger vows to cleanse the earth of the giant humanoid Titans that have brought humanity to the brink of extinction.

Stars: Jessie James Grelle, Bryce Papenbrook, Trina Nishimura, Yûki Kaji

Votes: 509,611

4. Parasyte: The Maxim (2014–2015)

TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Action, Drama

17-year-old Shinichi Izumi is partially infected by a Parasyte, monsters that butcher and consume humans. He must learn to co-exist with the creature if he is to survive both the life of a Parasyte and a human as part monster, part person.

Stars: Aya Hirano, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Rinka H.B.B., Brittney Karbowski

Votes: 48,476

5. Sword Art Online (2012– )

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

In the year 2022, thousands of people get trapped in a new virtual MMORPG and the lone wolf player, Kirito, works to escape.

Stars: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Haruka Tomatsu, Bryce Papenbrook, Cherami Leigh

Votes: 52,599

6. Code Geass (2006–2008)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama

After being given a mysterious power to control others, an outcast prince becomes the masked leader of the rebellion against an all-powerful empire.

Stars: Jun Fukuyama, Takahiro Sakurai, Johnny Yong Bosch, Yukana

Votes: 80,078

7. Blue Exorcist (2011)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Drama

After discovering that he's the son of Satan, a young man must join the True Cross Academy in order to master his abilities and defeat Satan himself.

Stars: Nobuhiko Okamoto, Bryce Papenbrook, Jun Fukuyama, Johnny Yong Bosch

Votes: 15,063

8. Bleach (2004–2023)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

High school student Ichigo Kurosaki, who has the ability to see ghosts, gains soul reaper powers from Rukia Kuchiki and sets out to save the world from "Hollows".

Stars: Johnny Yong Bosch, Michelle Ruff, Stephanie Sheh, Jamieson Price

Votes: 68,903

9. Death Note (2006–2007)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Crime, Drama

An intelligent high school student goes on a secret crusade to eliminate criminals from the world after discovering a notebook capable of killing anyone whose name is written into it.

Stars: Mamoru Miyano, Brad Swaile, Vincent Tong, Ryô Naitô

Votes: 377,893

10. Steins;Gate (2011–2015)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

After discovering time travel, a university student and his colleagues must use their knowledge of it to stop an evil organization and their diabolical plans.

Stars: Mamoru Miyano, Asami Imai, Kana Hanazawa, Ashly Burch

Votes: 73,293

11. Erased (2016)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Crime, Drama

29-year-old Satoru Fujinuma is sent back in time 18 years to prevent the events leading to his mother's death, which began with a series of kidnappings while he was in 5th grade.

Stars: Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Tao Tsuchiya, Minami Takayama, Ben Diskin

Votes: 58,091

12. Love Stage!! (2014)

TV-MA | Animation, Comedy, Romance

With a singer father, a movie star mother and an older brother, Shougo, lead singer of a band, Sena Izumi is the only boring one born into this family.

Stars: David Wald, Sayaka Ôhara, Christopher Sabat, Ian Sinclair

Votes: 1,635

13. Assassination Classroom (2013–2016)

TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

A powerful creature claims that within a year, Earth will be destroyed by him, but he offers mankind a chance by becoming a homeroom teacher where he teaches his students about how to kill him. An assassination classroom begins.

Stars: Jun Fukuyama, Mai Fuchigami, Bryce Papenbrook, Vic Mignogna

Votes: 20,842

14. Elfen Lied (2004)

TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Two university students come across a seemingly harmless girl named Lucy, unaware that she's actually a mutant serial killer with a split personality.

Stars: Sanae Kobayashi, Chihiro Suzuki, Mamiko Noto, Sam Saletta

Votes: 36,879

15. Black Butler (2008–2011)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

Ciel Phantomhive takes care of the many unsettling events in Victorian England. Aided by Sebastian Michaelis, his loyal butler with seemingly inhuman abilities. But is there more to this black-clad butler than meets the eye?

Stars: J. Michael Tatum, Brina Palencia, Michael C. Pizzuto, Monica Rial

Votes: 9,254

16. Jormungand (2012)

TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Crime

A group of cheerful friends who help Koko avoid trouble. However, charming life comes to an end when they discover that Koko is an arms dealer, and that her happy bodyguards are elite soldiers who are "the best of the best" at something.

Stars: Shizuka Itou, Mutsumi Tamura, Wataru Hatano, Hitoshi Yanai

Votes: 1,484

17. Black Butler II (2010–2011)

TV-MA | Animation, Action, Comedy

In late-nineteenth century England, one year and three months after the dramatic conclusion of the original series, Kuroshitsuji II introduces a new butler and young master. The sadistic ... See full summary »

Stars: Aya Hirano, Nana Mizuki, Takahiro Sakurai

Votes: 2,517

18. Haikyu!! (2014–2020)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Determined to be like the volleyball championship's star player nicknamed "the small giant", Shoyo joins his school's volleyball club.

Stars: Ayumu Murase, Kaito Ishikawa, Yu Hayashi, Satoshi Hino

Votes: 35,320

19. Kuroko's Basketball (2012–2015)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Sport

Kagami meets Kuroko, the 6th member of the Miracle Generation, and they make a pact to defeat the other members of the team. A battle of light (Kagami) and shadow (Kuroko) begins.

Stars: Kenshô Ono, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Yuki Ono, Hirofumi Nojima

Votes: 11,354

20. Free! (2013–2018)

TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Four high school students: Haruka, Makoto, Nagisa and Rin, all took part in a swimming tournament shortly before the end of high school and then lost touch with each other. Years later, they reunite.

Stars: Jamie Marchi, Johnny Yong Bosch, Todd Haberkorn, Greg Ayres

Votes: 3,596

21. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress (2016)

TV-MA | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

A large group of survivors seek shelter while travelling on a train after their station was attacked by aggressive, undead creatures called Kabane.

Stars: Roger Craig Smith, Robbie Daymond, Keith Silverstein, Ben Diskin

Votes: 6,554

22. Fullmetal Alchemist (2003–2004)

TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

When a failed alchemical ritual leaves brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric with severely damaged bodies, they begin searching for the one thing that can save them: the fabled philosopher's stone.

Stars: Vic Mignogna, Aaron Dismuke, Romi Park, Rie Kugimiya

Votes: 77,543

23. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009–2010)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Two brothers search for a Philosopher's Stone after an attempt to revive their deceased mother goes awry and leaves them in damaged physical forms.

Stars: Kent Williams, Iemasa Kayumi, Matthew Leonhart, Vic Mignogna

Votes: 197,192

24. Nabari no Ou (2008)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

In the shadows of this world, ninjas fight for control of an ancient technique which holds untold strength. This coveted power dwells within apathetic Miharu, a fact the guy really couldn't... See full summary »

Stars: Brina Palencia, Chris Burnett, Kate Oxley, Eric Vale

Votes: 331

25. Tokyo Ghoul (2014)

TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama

A Tokyo college student is attacked by a ghoul, a superpowered human who feeds on human flesh. He survives, but has become part ghoul and becomes a fugitive on the run.

Stars: Natsuki Hanae, Austin Tindle, Brina Palencia, Sora Amamiya

Votes: 64,730

26. No Game, No Life (2014)

TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Siblings Sora and Shiro make up the most feared team of pro gamers in the world, The Blank. When they manage to beat God himself in a game of chess, they are sent to a world where all disputes are settled with games.

Stars: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Ai Kayano, Yôko Hikasa, Scott Gibbs

Votes: 18,395

27. Akame ga Kill! (2014)

TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

A countryside boy named Tatsumi sets out on a journey to The Capital to make a name for himself and met a seemingly dangerous group of Assassins known as Night Raid. Their journey begins.

Stars: Sôma Saitô, Corey Hartzog, Sora Amamiya, Molly Searcy

Votes: 29,872

28. Log Horizon (2013–2021)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Elder Tale is an online fantasy RPG that has become popular worldwide. But when its twelfth expansion package, "Novasphere Pioneers" is installed, thirty thousand players in Japan are ... See full summary »

Stars: Jad Saxton, Mike Yager, Jôji Nakata, Andrew Love

Votes: 4,748

29. Hinamatsuri (2018)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy

The comfortable life of committed bachelor and efficient yakuza Nitta is interrupted when a strange girl with psychic powers comes to live with him.

Stars: Yoshiki Nakajima, Brina Palencia, Jarrod Greene, Takako Tanaka

Votes: 2,423

30. Dororo (2019)

Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

A father in pursuit of power gives parts of his new-born son to a host of demons. Years later, the son battles those demons to regain what is rightfully his.

Stars: Jason Douglas, Rio Suzuki, Mugihito, Chaney Moore

Votes: 19,982

31. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019– )

TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

A family is attacked by demons and only two members survive - Tanjiro and his sister Nezuko, who is turning into a demon slowly. Tanjiro sets out to become a demon slayer to avenge his family and cure his sister.

Stars: Natsuki Hanae, Zach Aguilar, Abby Trott, Akari Kitô

Votes: 147,492



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