Hunter X Hunter
Hunter X Hunter is an in-depth and high-spirited anime to watch, which also manages to touch on various emotional and dark themes. It is set in a world inhabited by hunters, assassins and other faction members, each of whom reveals their own unique fighting style using a power called Nen, which allows the user to manipulate their own energy according to rules.
The story follows the young protagonist, Gon Freecss, who is a cheerful and bright character, on his journey to find his father and become a great hunter himself.
This series has a significant cult following of dedicated fans; it’s managed to touch the hearts of many viewers because of Gon’s progression and endearment. The author of the original mangaka has suffered health issues and therefore the release of the series has unfortunately suffered many setbacks. Even still the series continues to hold a large following of anticipating fans. It’s an unmissable anime in many respects.
Dragon Ball Super
The Dragon Ball series are no doubt epic and Dragon Ball Super is the latest one in the saga. The main setting for the entire series is an alternate version of Earth, known as the Dragon World, which is inhabited by Earthlings, be that humans, anthropomorphic beings or monsters.
Various extra-terrestrial species such as the Saiyans and Namekians are involved in many of the situations. It is a fascinating world of gods, aliens, demons and androids. The most prominent protagonist of the series is Son Goku, a Saiyan orphan who landed on Earth as a baby. Goku is known for his happy-go-lucky attitude, incredible appetite and godlike ability to fight and improve, due to his fascination and dedication to surpass his limits. Vegeta, a Saiyan prince and a long time rival of Goku also prominently stars in the series. Originally Goku’s nemesis, the two eventually become allies and friends, whilst still maintaining their rivalry. This rivalry is one of the most famous in any anime series.
Over the various Dragon Ball episodes, Goku and his friends have managed to battle and overcome multiple calamities that have threatened the safety of Earth. Dragon Ball Super continues this fine tradition of dangerous opponents and leads through various new stories which test Goku’s battle abilities.
One Piece
One Piece is undeniably one of the most popular and well-known anime of all time. In a world of pirates and marines, so many fascinating, heart-warming and inspirational stories reveal in this chaotic, yet exciting era known as the “Great Pirate Age”. The anime centres around Monkey D. Luffy, who is a carefree, fun-loving but ambitious character, and his journey to become the king of the pirates.
One Piece manages to thread in politics and intrigue into Luffy’s journey through the seas. This series is filled with wonderful and imaginative characters and situations, and there’s always surprises and twists along the way. Viewers affectionally call the original writer Eiichiro Oda, Goda, for his godlike writing skills, because he always seems to write the story in a way that is very satisfying, and new developments always link up well with previous ones.
One Punch Man
One Punch Man is probably one of the most satisfying anime to watch. The protagonist, Saitama, is not just an ordinary office worker. He is far more than that. The anime has a unique way of mixing comedy with action. In a world where superheroes and martial artists prevail, Saitama, along with his friends, fight for justice against evil.
The One Punch Man world is truly bizarre; it seems like a world which is at constant danger of evil entities trying to take it over and destroy cities. Saitama constantly protects people but never gets recognition. The series chronicles his advancement as a hero, with the hook being that his incredibly powers are widely unknown to people and he’s considered weak by many due to his lack of fame.
Much of One Punch Man is actually focused on the side characters, the other heroes in the world, S Class heroes who are the top tier, trying to overcome various challenges. Meanwhile, Saitama is almost bored because he defeats every enemy with one punch.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure definitely has some of the most bizarre characters and fighting situations. This anime is not only full of action and mystery, but also interwoven with elements of pop culture. It is creative and different in that it does not only revolve around one main character. In fact, it has several main characters, who are related to each other through generations, each of whom has their own charisma and powerful presence. Even the villains are so intriguing and charismatic. It is ultimately a mind-blowing world of superhuman beings and their incredible power.
This series has attracted many die-hard fans because of its incredible imaginative situations. The battles between characters are always extremely bizarre, and the interactions manage to walk the line of comedy and coolness.
Naruto
One of the most loved anime series in recent history, Naruto, is a masterpiece of ninjas, vengeance and conflict. It is an action-packed and battle-heavy anime that involves warfare between different villages and organisations. Naruto’s world is very intricate, and it has its own unique fighting style and combat specifics. The story follows a young boy, Naruto Uzumaki, who grew up lonely and ostracized, on his journey to become the Hokage, the strongest ninja in his village.
Naruto is a very badass type of anime. The characters all display strength and aptitude in combat situations. The ways the characters solve their predicaments is the main interest. There’s a sense of political manoeuvring in this series and many little details that enrich the world and make it seem like a true conflict that leaves the watcher satisfied and invested.
Death Note
Death Note is a unique blend of psychological thriller and atypical supernatural elements. The story depicts a high school student, Light Yagami, who discovers a mysterious notebook, the “Death Note”, which grants the user the supernatural ability to kill anyone whose name is written on its pages. Light believes that he can create a new world devoid of the “rotten”, and thus he will reign as the “God of the new world”.
This show is incredibly dramatic and the protagonist is a typical anti-hero who the viewers end up rooting for even though he’s in the wrong. The power of death obviously goes to the main character’s head and he abuses that power to preserve himself. The story follows his machinations in getting away with literal murder.
Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan is a savage and violent anime series. It is set in a post-apocalyptic world where people reside behind enormous walls. Beyond these walls lurk countless giants who prey on humans to consume them. The narrative follows the experiences of the protagonist, Eren Yeager, as he and his friends grow into elite soldiers to combat the giants.
Not for the faint-hearted, this anime manages to mix in horrific consequences together with camaraderie between the main characters. There’s always a lot at stake in this anime; it feels like they are battling on the edge of death at all times. Characters definitely don’t feel safe and don’t always have the immunity of plot armour. In some ways, there’s a lot of realism in this anime, but it manages to mix in fantasy to create a show that is very unique in its appeal.
Other popular anime:
- Dragon Ball Z
- Berserk
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- Trigun
- Jujutsu Kaisen
- Parasyte: The Maxim
