Yahoo Lifestyle The 20 Best Anime On Netflix Will Introduce You to a World of Beloved Animation
- 1/21
The 20 Best Anime On Netflix Will Introduce You to a World of Beloved Animation
It may seem like a strange world sometimes, but anime is easy to get into for those who are interested. It doesn't require anything other than eyeball time and the willingness to reach your inner child once again. No matter where you are in the world—and what your level of anime know-how is—we're willing to bet that there's an anime for you on Netflix. The streamer, as always, had rounded up a solid collection, including classic manga adaptations and sleeper original hits for your perusal.
If you want to get your Saturday morning cartoon on, then hey, you know what? The original Pokémon anime is right there for you. Try to beat that. Looking for something with a little more blood and a lot more Lakeith Stanifeld? Yasuke is the move. For you rom-com heads—we know you're out there—Hi Score Girl will melt your heart, while also giving you a sudden hankering to play some Street Fighter. No matter what you're looking for, give our list of best anime on Netflix a look—and find your next favorite series.
Hearst Owned - 2/21
Demon Slayer
How popular is Demon Slayer in Japan? A movie in which you needed cursory knowledge of the series to watch became the highest-grossing anime film of all time. Following a bay, his cursed sister, and a legion of demons to destroy, Demon Slayer features some of the most detailed animation in anime today.
Aniplex USA@Youtube - 3/21
One Piece
Speaking of popular, did we mention that One Piece is on Netflix? This ongoing book about pirates—now over 100-volumes long—is the highest-selling comic book series of all time. It’s easy to see why. Pirate captain Monkey D. Luffy and his merry band of adventurers are incredibly likable, courageous, and full of heart. Here’s hoping the upcoming Netflix live-action adaptation can do it justice.
Toei Animation@Youtube - 4/21
Attack on Titan
In this post-apocalyptic fantasy series, giants called “titans” have taken over most of the planet, forcing tiny humans to live in massive, walled-off cities. But, in classic anime style, our male protagonist can inexplicably become one of these horrifying titans. What follows is one of the darkest anime stories in history.
AnimeSelect@Youtube - 5/21
Cowboy Bebop
Netflix made a live-action version of Bebop starring John Cho, but nothing beats the original. With influences from spaghetti westerns, detective noirs, and science-fiction, Cowboy Bebop is an intergalactic tale of intrigue, romance, and bounty hunting that has long been a favorite gem among anime fans.
Crunchyroll Dubs@Youtube - 6/21
Yasuke
We dare you not to binge an anime series with Lakeith Stanfield starring as the lead hero. Yasuke follows Stanfield's character of the same name, who is an African warrior battling rivals and bad dudes in 16th-century Japan. Did we mention that this star-studded voice cast also features Ming-Na Wen?
Netflix@Youtube - 7/21
Hi Score Girl
Who's up for a good rom-com? Don't miss out on manga adaptation Hi Score Girl, where boy meets girl, girl meets boy—and they try to beat each other at '90s arcade games.
Warner Bros. Japan Anime@Youtube - 8/21
Pokémon: Indigo League
Pokémon? On Netlfix? You bet. We highly recommend buying an obnoxiously large box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, plopping on your couch on any given Saturday morning, and reliving one of the best shows from your childhood. You'll enjoy it even if you're not a '90s kid. We promise.
vizmedia@Youtube - 9/21
Neon Genesis Evangelion
When the wrath of alien forces encroaches upon the fate of humanity, one teenager is tasked with joining his father’s shadowy crew of pilots to drive back the encroaching threat.
Netflix@Youtube - 10/21
Sailor Moon
Fans of Yoshihiro Togashi’s Hunter x Hunter and YuYu Hakusho may not know that the writer is part of a massive power-couple in anime. Togashi is married to Naoko Takeuchi, the author and illustrator behind Sailor Moon—easily one of the best female superhero stories in anime.
vizmedia@Youtube - 11/21
Vinland Saga
Move over Vikings, Vinland Saga is the best show about the legendary Nordic warriors on television. Following Thorfinn, a boy taken in by the Vikings who murdered his father, Vinland Saga is a decade-spanning tale of some of the most dangerous men this world has ever seen.
Sentai@Youtube - 12/21
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Hirohiko Araki has been writing JoJo's Bizarre Adventure since 1987. If that doesn't speak toward the power of anime, then I don't know what else would. JoJo's also same of the fighting scenes since Dragon Ball Z.
Netflix@Youtube - 13/21
Aggretsuko
Some days, we all want a way to escape our 9 to 5, but Aggretsuko takes that to the next level. The series is about a Red Panda who blows off steam after her monotonous office job by singing death metal singer at karaoke.
Netflix@Youtube - 14/21
Death Note
An aloof teenager by the name of Light Yagami comes across a mystical notebook that grants him the ability to kill anyone by simply writing their name in the book. As one might expect, this power comes with great responsibility...
Crunchyroll Collection@Youtube - 15/21
Fullmetal Alchemist
Two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Erlic, attempt to use alchemy to revive their deceased mother. However, when their venture leads to the destruction of their own bodies, they must seek out the philosopher’s stone that will restore them.
AnimeBlurayUK@Youtube - 16/21
Naruto
A young ninja named Naruto works to gain the prowess and recognition as his village’s Hokage—the supreme ninja and leader of the community—in one of the most popular series in anime's history.
vizmedia@Youtube - 17/21
Devilman Crybaby
Director Masaaki Yuasa’s take on the classic manga series from Go Nagai, Devilman Crybaby follows one young man’s attempt to save humanity from invading demons. His plan to defeat them comes from the idea of a friend: to become half-demon himself.
Netflix@Youtube - 18/21
Hunter X Hunter
A young boy discovers that his father, whom he hasn’t seen since childhood, is a renowned Hunter, sent on fantastical missions like treasure and bounty hunting. Determined to become a Hunter in his own right, the boy embarks on a the most important hunt of all: the one for his own father.
Get In The Robot@Youtube - 19/21
Your Lie in April
A piano prodigy finds his life in shambles after he loses his mother and, consequentially, his passion for music. However, his fate takes a turn when he meets a violin virtuoso who gives him a new reason to play.
Aniplex USA@Youtube - 20/21
One-Punch Man
A superhero with the ability to kill anyone with a single punch has become bored in One-Punch Man. He lives out his life as a normal human until a challenger worthy enough to excite him presents themselves.
vizmedia@Youtube - 21/21
Kill la Kill
A young girl embarks on a journey to avenge her deceased father with a special weapon: half of a longsword shaped like a pair of scissors. The other half? Belongs to his killer. Yikes.
Crunchyroll Store Australia@Youtube
