Many animes are defined by their iconic protagonist or any other characters. Do you know what’s better than an iconic character? A group of iconic characters. The strength and vigor the teams carry themselves with are indeed a sight to behold on-screen. Some of the most memorable scenes and plots known in animes are brought forth by these teams. Teams come in all shapes and sizes. A girl group formed for gossiping that transcended into a band, a lot of evil but relatable thieves, or a military organization formed to combat evil; the most important thing is that teams combine individuals who accomplish much more as a team. Here we have compiled a list of top 10 best teams anime for you.
1. After School Tea Time From K-On!!
K-On!! is a 2013 anime series based on the manga series of the same name. Five high school friends who became friends through a music group are the show’s focus. The girls, Yui, Tsumugi, Mio, Azusa, and Ritsu, join their high school music group, Light Music Club, to save it from being scrapped. While none of them have any music-related skills, the girls eventually become adept and form their own band. The band, which came to be known as After School Tea Time, is the central focus of K-On!! Born out of the need for companionship during off-school hours, the band soon transformed into a successful activity. and girls even held a sold-out show at Budokan! The portrayal of female friendships in this anime is relatable and heartwarming, and the characters have likable personalities.
2. The Phantom Troupe From HUNTER X HUNTER
Villains who are also relevant? That’s the Phantom Troupe for you, a gang of 13 world-famous thieves from the anime HUNTER X HUNTER. They may be the main antagonist of the series, but rest assured, they continue to be one of the most beloved villains in anime. The group was introduced in the third season, and they continued to remain relevant even after their story arc ended. After raising a ruckus in Yorknew city, they continued to indulge in their usual shenanigans. The Phantom Troupe is one of the iconic teams in anime, owing to their charisma and the way their characters were written.
3. Celestial Being From Mobile Suit Gundam 00
The paramilitary organization named Celestial Being was founded years before the events of Mobile Suit Gundam 00. It was formed with the ideology of establishing peace by eradicating global conflict using weapons known as Gundam. Their powerful mech, command staff, and support personnel make the Celestial Being a potent team. Being a paramilitary organization, their goals and ideologies oscillate between good and evil, but that doesn’t erase their likability among fans. Their efficiency is due to their propensity towards working together and executing plans.
4. Lagoon Company From Black Lagoon
Termed as one of the darkest animes of all time, Black Lagoon is an anime series adapted from the manga illustrated and written by Rei Hiroe. With a backdrop of 1990s Japan, the anime tells the story of an average salaryman named Rokuro Okajima a.k.a “Rock.” One day, Rock is abducted by a boat called Black Lagoon, manned by smugglers and mercenaries. He decides to join the group as its “negotiator” after his boss declares him dead. The Lagoon Company is inherently illegal and criminal, but that doesn’t mean it is evil. Righteousness and likability certainly aren’t their defining traits, but it’s a grey area where this group’s activity falls.
5. Bebop Crew From Country Bebop
The Bebop crew are the main protagonists of the animated series Country Bebop. Initially formulated by members Spike Spiegel and Jet Black, the crew later included skilled hacker Edward, con artist Faye Valentine, and super intelligent corgi Ein. This eccentric crew leads an adventurous lifestyle as they engage in shenanigans to catch space criminals. Often, in dramas and movies, the plot focuses on one central character, while the rest fade into the background with little to no storylines about them. What makes Country Bebop one of the most beloved anime is the fact that all five members of the Country Bebop crew were given drastically different personalities to make them stand out from each other while simultaneously focusing on character-specific story arcs for each member.
6. Black Bull From Black Clover
Set in the fictional and magical world of Clover Kingdom, Black Clover chronicles the lives of two orphans, Asta and Yuno, as they strive to become the next wizard king of their country. The boys join different “Magic Knights squads” to further their ambitions. The Clover Kingdom has nine squads of magic knights, Black Bull (which Asta is a part of) being one of them. Asta, initially thought to be powerless, actually wields “anti-magic,” which helped him tremendously in helping Black Bull become one of the most excellent and popular Magic Knight squads. The group consists of some of the most skilled power-wielders in Black Clover Universe, and the group’s strong bond makes them dangerous and valuable.
7. Team 7 From Naruto
The eclectic group from the Naruto franchise consisting of Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke is known as Team 7. It is a Konohagakure team formed by Kakashi Hatake. The idea behind Team 7’s formation was that each member’s shortcomings would be balanced out by other members’ strengths. Initially, the group bickered and had trouble progressing due to their differences. But as the show progressed, we got to witness Team 7 grow into a professional and mature unit. The show is lauded for its incredible portrayal of character growth and personality development storylines.
8. Straw Hat Pirates From One Piece
One Piece, the animated series based on the manga penned by written by Oda., remains one of the most popular anime since the 90s. The series has incredible world-building and story arc and is praised for its array of colorful characters. One such character is Monkey Luffy, the show’s protagonist, and his pirate crew known as Straw Hat Pirates. The powerful and infamous posse features members with varied personalities and character designs. In the Sabaody Archipelago Arc, the members get separated but still undertake separate training to find their way to each other. This shows the level of camaraderie and familiarity the crew members have with each other.
9. Team Natsu From Fairy Tale
With the mission of destroying the Daybreak book, Celestial Spirit Plue formed a team, managed under the leadership of mage Natsu. The team’s affinity impressed Plue, and she allowed the team to get together even after fulfilling their mission. The members Natsu, Happy, Lucy, Gray, and Erza have prodigious powers and teamwork, making them one of the most potent teams in Fairy Tale. Team Natsu is the prime example of the “power of friendship.”
10. Miss Yuraki’s Classroom From Azumanga Daoih
Known for its humor driven by free-spirited characters, Azumanga Daoih is a 2002 comedy series. The plot revolves around the everyday experiences of six friends, Koyomi, Tomo, Chiyo, Sakaki, Ayumu, and Kagura, at their school. While the themes of this drama are friendship and school life, the six girls often contest in school festivals and sports.
