Reddit is one of the best places to get anime recommendations, all thanks to thousands of hardcore anime fans. If you have just started watching anime and want to know the names of the best anime movies or shows, we have covered you. We have compiled a list of the best anime according to the Reddit community.
Some famous anime from Reddit community include Attack on Titans, Demon Slayer, Naruto, etc. Let’s get started, Weebs!
Best Anime According to Reddit
11. Monster
Monster is one of the best psychological thriller anime with a complex and thought-provoking storyline. The entire anime explores various moral and psychological issues and explains good and evil through their characters. Controversially, the name ‘Monster’ indicates the ideology of the orphan character ‘Johan Liebert’ and other co-orphans like him who were raised in the same orphanage. Dr. Kenzo Tenma got caught in a situation that changed his social identity from a famous neurosurgeon to a criminal. He needs to stop the people who have the ‘Monster’ ideology despite facing too much suffering.
- Genres: Drama, Mystery, Psychological, Seinen, Thriller, Suspense
- Characters: Johan Liebert, Dr. Kenzo Tenma, Anna Liebert / Nina Fortner, Inspector Heinrich Lunge.
- No. of episodes: 74
- Release date: April 7, 2004
10. Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen is famous for its flashy characters and animations. Yuji Itadori starts his new life after his grandfather’s death totally on his own to find the true meaning of ‘The Right Death’. To find it, Yuji fights with curses born from the negative emotions of humans, like regret, shame, and hardship. These curses often disrupt people’s normal lives resulting in death. After consuming a cursed finger, Yuji himself becomes the host of the Supreme Curse spirit Sukuna. Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the many masterpieces of MAPPA studios which will surely blow your mind.
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Martial Arts, School, Shounen, Superpower, Magic, Supernatural, and Demons.
- Characters: Yuji Itadori, Sukuna, Satoru Gojo, Nanami, Megumi Fushiguro, Mahito, Nobara Kugisaki.
- No. of episodes: 47 (ongoing)
- Release date: October 3, 2020
Watch Jujutsu Kaisen on Netflix
9. Death Note
Several anime fans on Reddit started their journey with Death Note. It is based on a Shinigami’s Diary, by which the person who possesses the diary can execute another person. Light Yagami uses the diary with the help of ‘Ryuk’ the shinigami to eliminate all the criminals in the world. The protagonistic mindset and intelligence of Light Yagami made him one of the best characters in the animeverse. However, things changed when the crime department hired a detective named “L” to find the cause of death of the prisoners. The amazing moves and brilliance of L as a detective and the mind games between Light Yagami and L lead the anime to greatness.
- Genres: Mystery, Psychological, Shounen, Supernatural, Thriller, Suspense.
- Characters: Light Yagami (aka Kira), L, Misa Amane, Ryuk.
- No. of episodes: 37
- Release date: October 4, 2006
8. Attack On Titans
Attack on Titans is a Japanese dark fantasy anime where, in ancient times, a community was punished by others who deserted the community to an island far from the regular lives of the other people on Earth. They were punished for fear of their unique genetics, which can turn them into Titans (huge humanoid creatures that consume humans). After knowing all the truth, Eren Yeager starts his journey to seek vengeance against the world that left them deserted. The anime is full of morals and ethics, mindsets, knowledge of good & evil, and all of the above ‘Karma’.
- Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Military, Mystery, Shounen, Superpower, Suspense.
- Characters: Eren Yeager, Armin, Mikasa, Captain Levi, Hange, Connie, Erwin Smith.
- No. of episodes: 94
- Release date: April 7, 2013
Watch Attack on Titans on Crunchyroll
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7. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood has a tragic storyline, where two brothers, Edward Elric and Alphonse Elric perform an alchemy experiment to bring their mother back to life. However, the experiment eventually concluded as a failure, resulting in Edward losing one leg and arm and Alphonse losing his whole body. To return to normal, Edward and Alphonse look for the legendary philosopher’s stone. Its adventurous and tragic storyline and epic battles make the anime fan favorite.
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Shounen, Superpower, Supernatural, Demons, Drama.
- Characters: Edward Elric, Alphonse Elric, Riza Hawkeye, Roy Mustang.
- No. of episodes: 64
- Release date: October 4, 2003
Watch Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood on Cruchyroll
6. Hunter X Hunter
Hunter X Hunter is one of the best adventurous and action-packed anime where Hunters specialize in various fields and have unique culinary arts to treasure their hunting talent.
The story moves around the main character Gon Freecss’s journey to find his father. During his entire journey, he makes great friends such as Kurapika, the last person alive who possesses the scarlet eyes, Leorio, a fine man who wants to be a doctor, and Gon’s best friend Killua, who belongs to a family of great assassins called ‘The Zoldyck family’. Despite the odds, the four determined hunter friends continue their thrilling journey and fight for their dreams.
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Shounen, Super Power
- Characters: Gone Freecss, Hisoka, Chrollo lucilfer, Killua Zoldyck, Leorio, Feitan.
- No. of episodes: 148
- Release date: October 2, 2011
Watch Hunter X Hunter on Netflix
5. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Demon Slayer has one of the best fighting animations and action in the whole animeverse. The popular anime is based on the main character Kamado Tanjiro’s ambitious journey to turn his sister Nezuko back into a human after his family was killed by a demon except his sister. Tanjiro, who used to lead a normal life with his family, trains hard to become a fine Demon Slayer and achieve his goal.
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen, Demons, Superpowers.
- Characters: Kamado Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, Inosuke, Muzan.
- No. of episodes: 55 (ongoing)
- Release date: April 6, 2019
Watch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba on Netflix
4. Bleach
During the 2000s and early 2010s, Bleach was one of the top 3 Shonen anime competing right alongside its friendly rivals Naruto and One Piece. Despite having many options, weebs choose to watch Bleach due to its incredible shounen story, spectacular battles, epic showdown, and mind-blowing animations. The story is based on a teenager Ichigo Kurosaki who obtained tremendous superpowers from a soul reaper.
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Shounen, Superpower, Supernatural, Demons
- Characters: Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki, Yasutora Sado, Uryu Ishida, Orihime Inoue, Renji Abarai.
- No. of episodes: 366 (ongoing)
- Release date: October 5, 2004
3. One Piece
One Piece is the most loved anime of all time. The anime is globally praised for its storylines, world-building, humor, characterization, and art. Gol D. Roger, aka the “Pirate King” who dominated the Grand Line, sparked the Grand Age of Pirates with his famous last words about the existence of the world’s most valuable treasure ‘One Piece’. Amidst this grand age of pirates, Monkey D. Luffy stands out as an exceptional pirate who does not like the typical life of pirates, including violence and plunder. Instead, he likes adventures and excitement, such as discovering new lands, meeting unique people, making new friends, and ultimately finding the legendary treasure.
- Genres: Action, adventure, comedy, drama, fantasy, shounen, and superpower.
- Characters: Monkey D. Luffy, Zoro, Ace, Robin, Sanji, Nami, Usopp, Brook.
- No. of episodes: 1091 (ongoing)
- Release date: October 20, 1999
Watch One Piece on Crunchyroll
2. Naruto (Original Series)
Here is one of the greatest anime of all time, Naruto. The original series is about the main character Naruto Uzumaki, whom all the villagers in his village fear and hate since a demon nine-tailed fox spirit (the demon fox tried to destroy the village earlier) has been sealed into him. Despite the odds, Naruto wants to become the Hokage (the leader and most recognizable person in the village). To fulfill his dream, he trains to become a powerful ninja and never hesitates to defend his village from all kinds of threats despite the villagers’ hatred. The series consists of 220 episodes and has five seasons in total.
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Martial arts, School, Shounen, Superpower, Supernatural, Demons.
- Characters: Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, Orochimaru, Sarutobi, Hashirama, Itachi, Akatsuki.
- No. of episodes: 220
- Release date: October 3, 2002
1. Dragon Ball Z
The Reddit community considers Dragon Ball Z the best anime in the world. It started in 1989 and is about the adventures of Goku, who defends the Earth from evil with other Z warriors. Many great anime creators considered it an inspiration for their popular work. The storyline will surely connect you with the characters. It’s recommended to watch the OG Dragon Ball first if you want to enjoy Dragon Ball Z with its full potential; it will help you to understand Goku and other characters and their relationship with Goku.
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Martial arts, Sci-fi, Shounen, Superpower
- Characters: Goku, Piccolo, Krillin, Vegeta, Chi-Chi, Goten, Master Roshi, Trunks.
- No. of episodes: 291
- Release date: April 26, 1989
