Assassins have gained popularity in the world of anime because they feature thrilling action, gripping tales, and attractive characters. In this article, we will explore the top 10 assassin anime that have left a lasting impact on fans worldwide.
1. Assassination Classroom
An enigmatic creature threatens to destroy the Earth and has already destroyed most of the moon. He gives one year to humanity before destroying the planet Earth and offers the chance to avoid the faith. He becomes a class teacher of class 3-E at Kunugigaoka Junior High School. Along with regular subjects, he also teaches the art of assassination. The Japanese government instructed students to eliminate their teachers and promised to give huge rewards to whoever assassinated the teacher. However, it was very difficult to kill him as he has exceptional skills.
2. Assassins Pride
The city of Flandore is a barrier with a glass dome to protect civilians from dangerous lycanthropes. Social status here in the city is decided by magical power, more the magical power more noble you are considered. Despite coming from a Nobel family Melida Angel lacks magical abilities. Kufa Vampir, an assassin, is sent to kill her. However, when he came to know about Melida's condition, he secretly train her to awaken her magical abilities. This puts Kufa's life at risk as he defends Melida from the dangers of Flandore.
3. Darker Than Black
In the futuristic world, there are two mysterious portals Haven's Gate and Hell's Gate. The city of Tokyo is protected by massive walls from Hell's Gate. In the city, some peoples with extraordinary powers trade humanity for abilities and are known as Contractors. However, to gain power they have to do meaningless tasks. Misaki Kirihara, a member of the Foreign Affairs Public Security and her team fights again a Contractor named Black Reaper. Their objective is to stop the Contractors permanently and understand the significance of Hell's Gate for Tokyo.
4. Buddy Daddies
Kazuki Kurusu and Rei Suwa, two killers are close friends. They meet a four-year girl named Miri who gets involved in a gunfight while searching for her father who is a mafia boss. Kazuki and Rei take care of Miri and decide to reunite her with her mother.
5. Akame Ga Kill!
An evil Prime Minister turned Emporor's force against the civilians. Night Raid, a group of skilled killers is in the opposition. Tatsumi, a young person was saved by Night Raid and joined their team. However, wielding an Imperial Arm is dangerous, and surviving battles against other Arms is challenging. It's a fight for survival, and only the strongest will come out alive.
6. The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated In Another World As An Aristocrat
The most skilled assassin in the world, who was loyal to the group that raised him, is betrayed by the group and killed. While he is full of regrets and annoyance he meets a goddess who is impressed by his abilities, she offers him a chance to rebirth in a world of magic, swords, and sorcery. His mission is to prevent the world's destruction by killing its hero.
7. Spy X Family
During the cold war times, The Westalis Intelligence Services sent their skilled spy with the codename Twilight on Operation Strix. Twilight assumes the role of a psychiatrist named Loid Forger and forms a fake family. He adopted a daughter Anya, who can read other minds, and his wife Yor, is an assassin. For the peace of the world, each member of the family conceals their true identity creating a thrilling adventure.
8. Noir
Mireille Bouquet a skilled assassin receives an email from a Japanese girl named Kirika Yuumura. The email leads them to the past back from thousand years that had influenced their lives. With a haunting melody as their guide, Mireille and Kirika, codenamed Noir, join forces to unravel the truth. Their journey is marked by a shared destiny as they navigate a world of mystery and death.
9. Hell's Paradise
Gabimaru the Hollow, a deadly assassin from Iwagakure, is betrayed and executed. To reclaim his freedom, he must travel to a hidden island and retrieve an elixir that grants the shogun immortality. It is not an option to fail. Heaven and hell are both within reach on this perilous island, and Gabimaru's survival is critical.
10. Coyote Ragtime Show
Mister, a space outlaw known as a "coyote," has been imprisoned for a year for a minor offense. He escapes prison with the help of his old partners, Bishop and Katana, with only ten days until his release. He then takes on Franka, a girl whose father has died, and the two embark on a journey to find her father's hidden treasure. However, they are being pursued by federal investigators Angelica and Chelsea, as well as Madame Marciano's Twelve Sisters from the Criminal Guild, a group of android assassins.
