BEST ANIME OF ALL THE TIME
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Bungo Stray Dogs is Packed with Fights
Based on the novel by Kafka Asagiri & produced by Studio Bones
Year Released | 2016 |
Number of Episodes | 60 + a movie |
Where to Stream it | Crunchyroll |
Bungo Stray Dogs is an action-packed series that has some of the best side characters in anime history. Each season is usually 12 episodes long and with little room for much story arcs or plot, the series goes all out with its fights. Based in Yokohama, Japan, Bungo Stray Dogs revolves around the Armed Detective Agency who solve problems the military and police can't.
The members (known as Gifteds) each possess unique superhuman powers, which they use to fight against other rogue Gifteds. From terrorists to the mafia, Bungo Stray Dogs is perfect for anyone who just wants fights.
Fans of Bungo Stray Dogs might also enjoy Studio Bones' other notable action series, Noragami, which is also a perfect blend of action and supernatural elements.
9Hunter X Hunter Boasts a Great Plot and Action
Based on the manga by Yoshihiro Togashi & produced by Studio Madhouse
Year Released | 2011 |
Number of Episodes | 148 |
Where to Stream it | Netflix, Crunchyroll |
Hunter X Hunter is one of the best and most popular anime of all time. Following the adventures of Gon and Killua, the series takes the two far and wide in search of Gon's long-lost father. The two meet some great friends on the way such as Kurapika and Leorie, and make some great memories.
However, the series can get dark and depressing in an instant, especially in the Yorknew and Chimera Ant arcs. Hunter X Hunter is very plot-driven, but the action is so great that it's automatically one of the best action anime ever.
8One-Punch Man Blends Comedy and Action
Based on the manga by One & produced by Studio Madhouse
Year Released | 2015 |
Number of Episodes | 24 + 3 specials |
Where to Stream it | Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix |
As the name suggests, One-Punch Man is a hilarious and violent anime that revolves around Saitama, a superhero who defeats his enemies with one punch. The hero is bored out of his mind and seeks to find someone who can challenge him in a fight. Each episode sees Saitama fight a new enemy, and with some of the best animation quality in the medium, the fights are taken to a whole new level that is simply eye candy for a viewer.
Saitama eventually takes on the cyborg Genos as a student, and together they make the series the wacky and exciting anime fans have come to love. With its unique premise and engaging fights, One-Punch Man easily makes it as one of the best action anime ever.
7Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War Takes the Series to a New Level
Based on the manga by Tite Kubo & produced by Studio Pierrot
Year Released | 2022 |
Number of Episodes | 26 |
Where to Stream it | Hulu, Disney+ |
Bleach has always been full of action, but the latest arc takes it to the next level. Together with the advancements in technology and animation tools that weren't available back when the original series was still airing, Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War adapts the manga's most exciting arc with gorgeous visuals.
A full-scale war has been launched by the Quincies led by Yhwach on the Soul Society. With two more parts of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War left and many anime-only scenes that improve on the source material, this conclusion to a beloved classic should be on everyone's to-watch list.
Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is a sequel series to the popular anime from creator Tite Kubo. This anime follows Ichigo and his friends as they investigate why people are disappearing while trouble arises in the Soul Society. The first season was released in 2022 and has been critically acclaimed since its beginning.
6Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works Features Stunning Action Sequences
Based on the visual novel by Type-Moon & produced by Ufotable
Year Released | 2014 |
Number of Episodes | 25 + 3 movies |
Where to Stream it | Hulu, Netflix |
The Fate series has many spin-offs but the Unlimited Blade Works version is known as the best one among fans, and for good reason. The studio behind it is Ufotable, the team behind Demon Slayer. Unlimited Blade Works is about a young man named Shirou Emiya who is dragged into The Holy Grail War, an all-out battle between other chosen humans with each person receiving a revived legendary hero to fight for them.
The winner gets a wish of their choosing fulfilled. With the animation quality that'll mesmerize fans and an iconic battle theme, Fate/Stay Night is the embodiment of action. Fans should definitely check out the movies too, as the wider Fate franchise is also home to some truly incredible action.
5Chainsaw Man's isn't Afraid of Gory Fights
Based on the manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto & produced by MAPPA
Year Released | 2022 |
Number of Episodes | 12 |
Where to Stream it | Crunchyroll, Hulu |
Many fans considered the Chainsaw Man manga already perfect, but the anime was on another level. One of the goriest anime of all time, Chainsaw Man was one of the best anime of 2022 despite only having 12 episodes. Mappa did the series justice. From the animation, sound design, and music, the series will undoubtedly receive a new season sooner or later.
Chainsaw Man will also be receiving a movie adaptation of the Reze Arc, though the release date for the same is yet to be revealed.
The show is about Denji who was revived by his friend the Chainsaw Devil. Now with the ability to summon chainsaws from his body, Denji works for Public Safety, an agency that fights devils. With the renewal of the anime in the horizon, now is the perfect time to stream the series.
Chainsaw Man
Chainsaw Man is an adaptation of the popular manga written by Tatsuki Fujimoto, airing on Crunchyroll in the west. Denji, a young man working tirelessly for the Yakuza to pay off the debt, his late father saddled him with hunts devils with the assistance of his little friend Pochita, also known as the Chainsaw Devil. When the Yakuza kill him to gain a contract with another devil, Pochita saves Denji, and the two forge a contract, allowing Denji to gain revenge against the Yakuza. Now sought after by an agency known as the Public Safety Division, Denji joins a team led by the mysterious Makima. Denji now relentlessly hunts Devils in service of his newfound crush, Makima, slowly reaching their ultimate goal of facing the ultimate Devil.
4Demon Slayer's Visuals Elevate its Action Scenes
Based on the manga created by Kyoharu Gotouge & produced by Ufotable
Year Released | 2019 |
Number of Episodes | 55 + a movie |
Where to Stream it | Crunchyroll, Netflix |
Demon Slayer took the world by storm when it first aired in 2019, mainly due to the unbelievable animation. With a movie and three seasons, Demon Slayer is about the kind-hearted Tanjiro whose family is brutally killed by a demon except for his sister who's turned into a demon. He sets on a quest along with his docile sister to turn her back into a human and find whoever is responsible for his family's murder.
Demon Slayer has also been renewed for a movie adaption of the Hashira Training Arc, which is set to release on February 23, 2024.
As a demon slayer, Tanjiro travels constantly and faces powerful demons. The series gets into the action very quickly, and coupled with the gorgeous visuals, Demon Slayer is a great anime for everyone.WATCH ON CRUNCHYROLL
3My Hero Academia is All About Heroes Fighting Villains
Based on the manga by Kohei Horikoshi & produced by Studio Bones
Year Released | 2016 |
Number of Episodes | 138 + 3 movies |
Where to Stream it | Crunchyroll, Hulu, Adult Swim |
My Hero Academia is one of the most popular anime in North America and many parts of the world for good reason. The studio behind Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Soul Eater, Bones does an incredible job on the series, even creating a division solely dedicated to animating the show.
With the series nearing its end, My Hero Academia has undoubtedly left its mark in the entertainment industry. The show is about the quirkless Midoriya who lives in a world where 80% of the population has a quirk. Dedicated to becoming a hero, he manages to impress the number one hero with his selflessness and inherits his quirk, joining the hero training school to become a great hero.
My Hero Academia
In My Hero Academia, some humans have superpowers called quirks. Izuku Midoriya, nicknamed Deku, is not one of them. Deku has always idolized heroes like the number one hero, All Might, and since he was a child, he has always wanted to be a hero. However, his lack of a quirk has always held him back, but a chance encounter with All Might after discovering a classmate in danger sets Deku on the path to becoming a true hero. My Hero Academia centers around Deku and a class of heroes-in-training at UA. This school shapes young quirk users into future heroes through fake rescue missions, combat training, and other hero-tempering tasks. With young Deku inheriting the "One-For-All" quirk, he will learn what it means to be a true hero while facing off with dastardly supervillains.
2Mob Psycho 100's Stellar Action Belies its Emotional Core
Based on the manga by One & produced by Studio Bones
Year Released | 2016 |
Number of Episodes | 37 + 2 specials |
Where to Stream it | Crunchyroll, Hulu. |
Mob Psycho is always in the rankings of the best anime series ever. As action-packed as it is, the anime takes from many other genres such as romance, comedy but best of all, it teaches many lessons to the viewers such as the importance of family and helping the less capable.
Many people came for the fights but ended up falling for the main character Mob, a quiet, introverted, and kind esper who is incredibly powerful. He uses his strength for good, working for the sleazy Reigen to exorcise spirits. What makes Mob Psycho a generational anime is that invokes many emotions, sometimes at once. Having said all that, the action is still the cornerstone of the show.
1Jujutsu Kaisen's Action Makes it the Best in the Genre
Based on the manga by Gege Akutami & produced by MAPPA
Year Released | 2020 |
Number of Episodes | 37 + 1 movie |
Where to Stream it | Crunchyroll, Hulu. |
Easily the best new-gen anime, Jujutsu Kaisen is a blend of many fan-favorite anime such as Bleach and Hunter X Hunter, but manages to distinguish itself. With incredible characters and a complex and interesting power system, the series is definitely plot-driven, but the action is a pillar of the show and without it, it wouldn't be nearly as popular or good.
Revolving around Yuji Itadori who is now a host for the powerful curse Sukuna, Jujutsu Kaisen sees the main character on his path to retrieve Sukuna's cursed objects, consume them to fully reincarnate the curse, and then end his and Sukuna's life. On the way, he makes great friends and faces evil curses who seek to destroy humanity.
Jujutsu Kaisen has recently adapted its most anticipated arc, but with more great stories on the way, it shouldn't come as a surprise when it cements itself as one of the best anime. The series is more than just an action anime. Jujutsu Kaisen's most interesting characters are sure to make fans fall in love, which might be unfortunate for some as the series also boasts an impressive count of dead characters. The series is hilarious when there's nobody dying, and there are small hints of romance too. If there is a show action anime fans should definitely watch, it is definitely Jujutsu Kaisen.
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