The Very Best Of Anime

From ninja warriors to robots, anime gives us everything and anything. That’s why we asked you recently what anime series you’re watching and why you’d recommend it to everyone else. Here are your top picks...

MY HERO ACADEMIA

In a world where superpowers are commonplace, Izuku Midoriya is different. He has no ‘Quirks’ - as they're known - but still dreams of being a hero. Japan’s greatest hero, All Might, scouts Izuku and shares his Quirk with him, and later helps him enroll in a prestigious high school for heroes in training.

Here’s what you said:

“My Hero Academia is an amazing show with developed characters and unique personalities.” - Natalia

“I love all the art and the storyline” - Mangalina

NARUTO

Naruto tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who seeks recognition from his friends, and dreams of being the Hokage - the leader of his village. Born as the host to powerful fox Nine-Tails, Naruto is often teased, until a renegade ninja reveals his truth. Naruto defeats him in a fight, earning the respect of his teacher, and allowing him to become a ninja himself.

Here’s what you said:

“I like the relatable characters” - Liam

“The story line is just so on point!” - @dragon

TOKYO GHOUL

When Ken Kaneki goes on a terrible first date, he didn’t think it would result in him becoming a half-ghoul. But as is the way of his world. A world in which ghouls - creatures that look like normal people, but survive by eating them - live amongst the regular population, hiding their true nature from the authorities. Ken must now navigate his life as a half-ghoul… (This one obviously has zombie-type ghouls in it...so if seeing blood - even if it’s animated - isn’t your thing, maybe give this one a miss!)

Here’s what you said:

“The plot twists never end!” - Rianna

“It has a great storyline and it’s just beautifully drawn/animated” - Charlotte

ATTACK ON TITAN

Attack on Titan is set in a world where humanity lives within cities surrounded by enormous walls that protect them from gigantic man-eating humanoids referred to as Titans (eek!) The story follows Eren Jaeger, who vows to retake the world after a Titan destroys his home town and takes his mother’s life.

Here’s what you said:

“Attack on Titan is such a great one. I think that it really shows how humans can be selfish, weak and dependent” - Marwah

“The character development and plot is immaculate” - Eylull

“The focus character changes occasionally showing different backgrounds” - Oscar

Other honourable mentions include:

“Dragon Ball Z because it involves martial arts...something I do in real life” - Kiran

“One Piece because it's a good story” - Roro

“Your Lie in April. Great music, great story. It's absolutely amazing” - Ryan

“Banana Fish because it covers serious issues that can get sort of glamorised” - Ella

“Hunter x Hunter! Amazing story plus well developed and thought out characters” - Megan

“Haikyuu is a really funny and heartwarming sports anime...it's about volleyball!” - Phlavs

“Neon Genesis Evangelion! A trippy show about mankind and robots” - Kirsty

“Silent Voice and Anohana - They both have good morals and stories behind the plot” - Mary

“Danganronpa is really interesting!! It has and element of mystery and teamwork” - Milly

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