Anime, a marvelous and fascinating form of storytelling, originates in the land of the rising sun, Japan. With its extraordinary style of art, mesmerizing visuals, and convoluted camera effects, anime has captured the hearts of fans across the globe. It hem-in a wide range of formats such as television series, Original Video Animations (OVAs), and increasingly popular web series. Over the years, anime has provided audiences with significant characters, stirring plots, and enchanting worlds to explore. It not only entertained but also left a profound impact on the reader's thinking capacity and creativity skills.
1. Attack On Titan
Attack on Titan ('The Advancing Giant') is a Japanese manga series written by Hajime Isayama. In this story, humanity's existence is forced to live in walled cities, which are willing to seek protection against the gigantic man-eating humanoids known as Titans. These titans are a constant threat to humans as they are hungry for human flesh. Humans are in such a situation where they are terrified to step out of their homes due to Titans. The story follows Eren Yeager, who vows to eliminate the Titans after they destroyed his hometown and also they were the cause of his mother's death.
2. Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen (Sorcery Fight) is a Japanese manga series written by Gege Akutami. Jujutsu Kaisen follows the journey of Yuji Itadori, a high school student who retains impressive physical abilities but prefers to live a normal life. One day, he discovers a mysterious cursed object, an evil and immensely powerful curse of Ryomen Sukuna. He joins the secret organization of Jujutsu sorcerers, who are trained to battle curses and protect humanity, of whom Yuji becomes a host. Yuji's journey not only involves battling and exposing the secrets of Sukuna's curse but also his personal growth as he experiences various partners and enemies.
3. Spy x Family
Spy x Faily stands out as a unique blend of comedy, family dynamics, and undercover work. The anime has caught the hearts of viewers with its lovable characters, unexpected twists, and plots. An intoxicating cocktail of spy action and comedy, Spy x Family combines the sneakiness of undercover work with the stress of parenting when the undercover agent Twilight is asked to build a family as a cover for a mission. Unrecognized to him, his wife Yor, is an assassin popularly known as Thorn Princess and their adoptive daughter, Anya, is telepathic and the only one who knows exactly what's going on.
4. Demon Slayer
Demon Slayer, written by Koyoharu Gotouge, is set in a historical imagination, where demons exist and create chaos in human territory. The story revolves around Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy whose life takes a devasting turn when his family is murdered by demons and his sister Nezuko is now turned into a demon. Determined to take revenge on the demons for his family's death and bring up a solution to cure his sister, Nezuko, Tanjiro engages himself on a journey to become a demon slayer. This series also showcases the beauty of Japanese artistry along with great visuals and impeccable sword choreography.
5. Death Note
An anime series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illuminated by Takeshi Obata. The story surrounds the character Light Yagami, a brilliant high school student who stumbles upon a notebook called 'Death Note' mistakenly fallen by Grim Reaper's hands on the Earth. This notebook allows its owner the ability to kill anyone by writing down their name while imagining their face. Light, caste downed by the situation of the world, adopts the identity of 'Kira' and starts using the notebook to slaughter the criminals. His goal is to create a blissful society that should be free from all wrongdoings.
6. Naruto Shippuden
An anime series written by Masashi Kishimoto. Naruto Shippuden is the sequel to the original anime Naruto, which surrounds the journey of a young ninja, Naruto Uzumaki, who wants to be the powerful ninja leader in his village. The series continues where Naruto and his friends finish their training and adventures three years ago in the first series. In the first series, Naruto is shown as an impulsive and lonely boy but in this series, he is shown as a compassionate and powerful leader. This growth from loneliness and impulsiveness to a powerful leader indicates the power of determination and the impact of genuine friendships.
7. One Piece
It is a Japanese anime produced by Toei Animation, which is based on Eiichiro Oda's manga series. The Grand Line, a misleading and mysterious sea that circles the planet, is the stage for the character's journey. Vibrant islands with diverse cultures to hidden treasures and ancient secrets. The story surrounds the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a boy whose body gained the properties of rubber after unknowingly eating a Devil Fruit. With his group of pirates, named the Straw Hat Pirates, Luffy travels the Grand Line in search of the world's subsequent treasure known as "One Piece" to become the next Pirate King.
8. Cowboy Bebop
First airing in 1998, this masterpiece was created by Shinichiro Watanabe. Cowboy Bebop remains a model of how anime can transform traditional genres and storytelling conventions. It follows a group of bounty hunters as they travel across the solar system embarked on their ship, the Bebop, exploring themes of philosophy and hunting for belonging in the center of a motley crew. This captivating series flawlessly blends elements of sci-fi cyberpunk, resulting in a thrilling and unpredictable viewing experience.
9. Bleach
Bleach is a Japanese anime based on Tite Kubo's manga of the same name. Bleach surrounds the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki, a high school student who unintentionally obtains the powers of a soul Reaper, a heavenly being responsible for maintaining the balance between the human realm and the afterlife realm known as the Soul Society. The anime is set in a universe where spiritual energy and supernatural creatures play a crucial role. Ichigo's journey intertwines with those of his friends and rivals as they battle evil-minded spirits known as Hollows. Bleach offers an exciting combination of sword fights and humorous moments.
10. Haikyuu
Haikyuu!! Is a Japanese manga series written by Haruichi Furudate. Haikyuu!! Is set in Karasuno high school and surrounds the journey of Shoyo Hinata, a committed and energetic first-year student who dreams to become the best volleyball player despite his short height. After watching an intense match on television featuring the "Little Giant", a short player who achieved greatness, Hinata is inspired to follow his passion for volleyball. Haikyuu!! It has served as an inspiring and delightful journey for its viewers and characters. With its matches and the themes of teamwork and growth, the anime has established itself as a modern classic in the sports genre.
