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My top anime watchlist
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items These are the stories that actually moved me—from the Shonen battles that gave me chills to the Seinen plots that kept me up at night. I’ve filtered through hundreds of shows to bring you the ones I truly believe are masterpieces. I only include show...
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My personal favv 🤩
Must-Watch Shonen (Action & Adventure)
Psychological & Mind-Bending Thrillers
Heart-Wrenching Dramas (Bring Tissues)
Chill & "Slice of Life"
The "Dark & Visceral" Collection
My personal favv 🤩
You want a long-running series with zero filler, a genius power system, and characters that grow in ways you won't expect. The first few episodes feel like a "kids' show," but stick with it—the tone shifts dramatically and becomes one of the darkest ...
Watch Hunter x Hunter
I’m not even a basketball fan, but this show is pure adrenaline. It treats every match like a high-stakes battle from Dragon Ball Z or Naruto. Every player has a 'special ability' from shooting full-court three-pointers with 100% accuracy to literall...
Watch Kuroko's Basketball
This is the direct opposite of Haikyu!! or Kuroko’s Basketball. It rewards selfishness and individual brilliance, which is a refreshing (and often shocking) change of pace for the genre.
Watch BLUE LOCK
It is the most realistic sports anime I have ever seen. It doesn't rely on 'superpowers'; instead, it focuses on 'playmaking,' field vision, and the brutal reality of trying to turn a hobby into a professional career.
Watch Aoashi
MHA is the ultimate 'comfort' anime that still knows how to punch you in the gut with emotion. It takes the classic superhero formula and perfects it. What makes it special isn't just the fights, but the heart, the idea that being a hero isn't about ...
Watch My Hero Academia
Watching Attack on Titan for the first time is a core memory for most anime fans. It starts as a simple 'man vs. monster' survival story, but by the final season, it has transformed into a complex political drama about history, cycle of hatred, and t...
Watch Attack on Titan
It doesn't try to be a deep philosophical drama instead, it perfects the 'weak-to-strong' trope. The animation by A-1 Pictures is top-tier, and the moment Jinwoo utters the command 'Arise,' you’ll get literal goosebumps.
Watch Solo Leveling
It's the blueprint of sports anime. It’s hilarious, gritty, and incredibly inspiring. Sakuragi goes from a total buffoon to a player you will genuinely cheer for. Even with its older animation style, the tension during the final minutes of a game is ...
Watch Slam Dunk
Naruto is more than just a show about ninjas; it’s a story about loneliness, trauma, and the refusal to give up. We literally watch this character grow from a lonely 12-year-old prankster into a man carrying the weight of the world.
This show has a...
Watch Naruto Shippuden
In a world where humans spontaneously combust into living infernos called "Infernals," special fire brigades are formed to put them to rest. Shinra, a youth who can ignite his feet to fly, joins Company 8 to uncover the truth behind the fire that kil...
Watch Fire Force
Unlike many shows where the hero wins alone, Black Clover emphasizes combo-magic. The fights are creative and strategic because the characters have to combine their unique spells to win.
Watch Black Clover
Must-Watch Shonen (Action & Adventure)
This is widely considered the "perfect" anime. It has a complete story, incredible world-building, and will make you laugh and cry in equal measure.
Watch Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
After his family is slaughtered by demons, Tanjiro Kamado joins the Demon Slayer Corps to find a cure for his sister, who has been turned into one.
Watch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Kaiju No. 8 is such a breath of fresh air because the protagonist isn't a 14-year-old kid—he’s a man in his 30s dealing with regret and a 'second chance' at life. The action is massive and explosive, but the heart of the show is the camaraderie betwe...
Watch Kaiju No. 8
One Punch Man is the perfect parody of every superhero and shonen trope ever made. Most shows are about the journey to become strong; this show is about the existential crisis of already being too strong. It’s hilarious because Saitama cares more abo...
Watch One-Punch Man
High schooler Yuji Itadori swallows a cursed finger to save his friends, becoming the host for the King of Curses. He joins a secret organization of Sorcerers to find and consume the remaining fingers before he is executed.
This is the current king...
Watch JUJUTSU KAISEN
Gachiakuta is the most stylish anime to hit the screen in years. It takes the concept of 'one man’s trash is another man’s treasure' and turns it into a gritty, high-octane battle manga. The art style feels like street graffiti come to life. It's sha...
Watch Gachiakuta
If you enjoyed the 'gang' vibes of Tokyo Revengers but wanted better animation and a more likable protagonist, Wind Breaker is for you. It’s a feel-good action show about a 'tsundere' hero who doesn't know how to handle kindness. The fight choreograp...
Watch WIND BREAKER
Psychological & Mind-Bending Thrillers
The tension in the first half is unmatched. It’s the best "gateway" anime for people who think anime is just for kids.
Watch Death Note
A self-proclaimed "mad scientist" accidentally discovers a way to send messages to the past, triggering a series of events that threaten the future.
It starts slow as a "slice-of-life" comedy, but once the "shift" happens around episode 12, you won'...
Watch STEINS;GATE
A brilliant neurosurgeon in Germany saves the life of a young boy over a local politician. Years later, he realizes the boy he saved has grown into a calculated, sociopathic serial killer, and he sets out to stop him.
This is a slow-burn masterpiece...
Monster
In a future where a system can measure a person's "Crime Coefficient" (their likelihood to commit a crime), detectives use "Enforcers"—criminals themselves—to hunt down those flagged by the system.
If you love Minority Report or Blade Runner, this ...
Watch PSYCHO-PASS
If you liked One Punch Man, this is a must-watch. It’s written by the same creator (ONE) but has way more heart. Mob’s journey of self-improvement is genuinely moving, and the mentor relationship with Reigen is the best in all of anime. The animation...
Watch Mob Psycho 100
Heart-Wrenching Dramas (Bring Tissues)
An ex-soldier known as a "weapon" becomes an "Auto Memory Doll"—someone who writes letters for others to understand the meaning of the words "I love you."
Every episode feels like a movie. Episode 10 (the mother and daughter) is guaranteed to make e...
Watch Violet Evergarden
A piano prodigy who lost his ability to hear his own music after his mother's death finds his world turning colorful again when he meets a free-spirited violinist.
A tragic but beautiful exploration of how we influence each other's lives. The soundt...
Watch Your lie in April
A former class bully tries to make amends with the deaf girl he tormented in elementary school, struggling with his own self-loathing and the desire for forgiveness.
This movie deals with bullying and mental health more realistically than almost an...
Watch A Silent Voice
A group of childhood friends has drifted apart following the accidental death of one of their own. Years later, the "ghost" of that friend returns, forcing them to reunite and face their shared grief.
It’s only 11 episodes, but it will stay with you...
Watch Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day
Chill & "Slice of Life"
A spy, an assassin, and a telepathic child form a fake family for their own secret agendas, all while pretending to be an ordinary household.
Anya is the star of the show. It’s wholesome, hilarious, and the "found family" trope is handled perfectly...
Watch SPY x FAMILY
A short-statured boy with a big leap joins his high school volleyball team, aiming to overcome the odds and reach the nationals.
I never thought I’d care about volleyball this much. It’s pure hype and "feel-good" energy.
Watch Haikyu!!
An immortal elven mage outlives her party of heroes who defeated the Demon King. The story follows her journey years later as she tries to understand the humans she once traveled with and the fleeting nature of time.
This is "cozy" fantasy at its b...
Watch Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
An extremely socially anxious girl spends her days practicing guitar in her closet. Her life changes when she’s recruited into a band and forced to interact with the outside world.
The animation is wildly creative, using mixed media to represent the...
Watch BOCCHI THE ROCK!
The "Dark & Visceral" Collection
An absolute classic of the body-horror genre. What starts as a scary invasion story becomes a deep philosophical look at what it means to be 'human.' The relationship between Shinichi and his parasite, Migi, is one of the best 'duos' in anime history...
Watch Parasyte -the maxim
This is not your average hero story. It’s chaotic, cinematic, and deeply emotional. Denji’s motivations aren't 'save the world' they are relatable, small, and human. It’s a masterpiece of modern subversion.
Watch Chainsaw Man
The world-building on the island is stunningly creepy—it’s a beautiful 'paradise' filled with flowers and statues that are actually horrifying monsters. The chemistry between the criminals and their executioners is fascinating, and the action is brut...
Watch Hell's Paradise
Tokyo Ghoul is the ultimate 'tragedy' anime. It’s famous for its incredible psychological depth and its iconic opening theme, 'Unravel.' Watching Kaneki transform from a shy bookworm into a white-haired warrior is a haunting experience. It forces you...
Watch Tokyo Ghoul
Dandadan is a fever dream in the best way possible. It’s a genre-bending masterpiece that successfully mixes raunchy comedy, genuine horror, sci-fi, and one of the most wholesome romances in years. One minute you're laughing at a ghost trying to stea...
Watch DAN DA DAN