10 Best Anime Series On Netflix You Must Watch
Netflix has a severely underrated anime offering. Whether you're looking for the perfect entry route to the genre with an easily accessible series, or a devout anime fan with time for an epic story arc, here are the 10 best anime series on Netflix you must watch.
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Starting life as a 1989 manga, Hajime no Ippo is now widely regarded as the best boxing anime due to its incredibly accurate depiction of the sport. You can tell the artists and animators rigorously researched each punch, block and stance. On top of that sits an engaging rags-to-riches story about a bullied high school kid who rises through the ranks to become a legendary boxer.
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If you want to watch impossibly burly men battling for glory, Baki is for you. Based on the 1991 manga, it follows fledgling fighter Baki as he travels around the world to test his might against other martial artists, aiming to surpass his tyrannical father. Each encounter is a spectacular showdown as a series of hyper-muscled characters push each other to their limit.
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Not all anime has to be from Japan. This is a brilliant example of Western anime, taking place in Toronto and following the exploits of a 22-year-old bass player in an unsuccessful indie band. A reimagining of the 2010 film, it features an all-star voice cast, including Chris Evans, Michael Cera, and Brie Larson.
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The only live-action anime on this list, and for good reason: it’s the best. One Piece is one of the few series to successfully make the jump from animation to reality, and as such became one of the most watched shows on the platform in 2023. It follows young pirate Luffy and his adventures with a ragtag crew on their search for treasure.
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One of the most well-known anime series. Even if you’ve never seen it before, you’ll have seen the merchandise: great towering robots with guns on their arms that can fly. What more do you need? It’s anime’s answer to Star Wars as pilots of these great machines, called Evangelion, aim to stop evil Angels causing havoc.
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Another high-concept anime, this one centring on a teen boy who finds a mysterious notebook from another realm. This book holds a creepy power: it lets him kill anyone just by writing their name down. The boy tries to do the world a favour by writing the names of notorious criminals, but it soon catches the attention of a top detective.
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Make sure to watch the original animation and not the lukewarm live-action version of this acclaimed anime. It follows bounty hunter Spike Spiegel who, along with his misfit crew, takes on missions across the galaxy. Short, sweet, and with a superb soundtrack.
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The premise of One Punch Man is simple: there’s a man who can destroy anything in a single punch. This isn’t a good thing, however. It’s led to One Punch Man growing bored of his role as superhero as he lazily deals with a litany of powerful opponents by striking them with one blow. With a snappy pace and strikingly designed characters, this is the among the easiest-to-watch anime.
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There are four incredible seasons to watch of this dark, adult-targeting anime. It takes place in a post-apocalyptic world overrun with Titans: giant, sometimes skinless figures who roam the countryside eating people whole. The remainder of humanity has barricaded themselves inside walled cities, but even that isn’t enough to stop what’s coming.
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In this classic anime series, young boy Naruto wants to become the world’s greatest ninja. His drive is one thing, but he’s also able to harness the power of an ancient fox demon, which invariably helps. We follow his journey from village outcast to badass warrior as he battles fearsome foes and makes lifelong friends along the way.
