Many of these serial are longstanding classics and innovative classics that are acclaimed by veteran fan and square start points for newer ones . give their respected statuses , these show also order high on the rating / review aggregator MyAnimeList as well .

Attack On Titan Season 1 (8.53)

In the early 2010s , Attack on Titanwas amongthe good Zanzibar copal for founder . Hajime Isayama ’s manga and Wit Studio ’s anime adaptation ( for seasons 1 - 3 ) did n’t have some of the stereotypical tropes that are ordinarily jar for those looking   from the outside in , but it also blended a level of dark fantasy , political machination , and secret at its core akin to what made HBO’sGame of Thronesso addicting .

The Promised Neverland (8.55)

Though thesecond time of year ofThe Promised Neverlandproved to be a blunder for many fans , time of year 1remains a compelling watch and adjustment of Kaiu Shirai ’s manga of the same name . The anime features a beautifully clean and terse artistic creation style courtesy of living studio CloverWorks , while the story presents an engrossingly dark twist .

Emma , Norman , and Ray are kids exist in an orphanhood where thing seem to be have it off and peaceful , but a gruesome enigma begins to ravel out when looking into those who get adopted . While time of year 2 was a letdown , fans can watch season 1 and read on in the manga to dive into this riveting dark fantasy .

Demon Slayer Season 1 (8.55)

2019 was a packed year for smash anime , with   series likeVinland Saga , the   aforementionedThe promise Neverland , and more . However , in damage of sheer mainstream popularity , Demon Slayerseason 1 made an emphatic wallop .

Koyoharu Gotouge ’s   serial does avowedly have a mickle of the typical shounen caparison longtime lover are used to see , but the way it submit them makes it another particularly strong anime for beginner . Likewise , Ufotable ’s sensational animation work and revulsion - lite - inspired worldbuilding make Tanjiro and co. ’s adventures an engaging watch .

Fate/Zero Season 2 (8.57)

Before UfotableDemon Slayer , theirFate / Zeroadaptationwas arguably their best - known work . It ’s a prequel toFate / stay nighttime , taking place during the Fourth Holy Grail War , where powerful supernatural figures conflict to win the titulary Holy Grail that ’s known to allow regard .

Fate / Zerowas initially meant to air from start to cease continuously , but it was split into two seasons to allow Ufotable to take their time on the animation .   The series was acclaimed for its quality lore , dense narration , and take on colored fantasy .

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind (8.58)

Hirihiko Araki’sJoJo ’s Bizarre Adventureis arguably the most popular seinen manga series , with David Production ’s anime adaptation garnering unbelievable plug with each sequent season . JoJostarted solid and only got better as it went on , withGolden Windbeing   many buff ' preferent part of the anime series to date .

This season follows Giorno Giovanna , the intercrossed biological son of Jonathan Joestar and DIO , across Italy as he go up the ranks of the mafia . Golden Windretains all the colourful topsy-turvyness and absurdly stylish art direction that fans would expect , as well as a Modern main crew full of characters worth getting invest in .

One Piece Seasons 1-4 (8.63)

The only consistent gum anime left from Shounen Jump Magazine ’s days of " The Big Three , " Eiichiro Oda’sOne Piecemanga and Toei Animation ’s anime adaptation is one of the most imperishable series in the medium .

The manga has been going on since ' 97 and the gum anime since ' 99 , and it ’s chronicled a vivacious and sprawling pirate - illusion odyssey that ’s drawn in millions to Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hat Pirate gang ’s exploits . Oda ’s earth is full of rich lore , worldbuilding , and character that retain an telling level of attention to detail even several story spark afterwards .

Gurren Lagann (8.64)

Gurren Lagannis an gum anime that is so much more than it lets on . On its surface , it count like another generic military action shounen with mechs . However , as great as the mech - on - mech fights in Gainax ’s anime are , they ’re mostly vehicle for the story and characters that aviate them .

Simon and Kamina are two protagonist living in a grueling underground village in hiding from the Earth’s surface ’s Spiral King and his Gunmen mechs , and eventually decide to venture out and take their world back . What unfolds is a euphorically inspiring , and at sentence heartbreaking   journey that punctuate world ’s sheer , unsubduable force of will when at its collective best .

Violet Evergarden (8.67)

Kyoto Animation’sViolet Evergarden , which is found on Kana Akatsuki ’s series of light novel ,   earned   decisive acclaim for its intimate coming - of - geezerhood story that touch on the aftermath of war . The story is centered around a young girl list Violet , who has been raise since puerility to be a calculate soldier , hear to reintegrate into smart set now that the war is finally over .

It mixes phantasy with slicing - of - biography in a way that results in a deeply worked up and down - to - earth story , provide a fulfilling change of pace for those seeking a gaolbreak from tumid military action . Violet ’s story is a dear one , as a young girl who ’s know nothing but the repugnance of war tries to wrap her head around the concept of love and finding a new life ’s intent .

Cowboy Bebop (8.76)

Taking a look at the track record of western live - action anime adaptations , it ’s unfortunately unsurprising to seeBebop ’s get   critically panned and canceled curtly after its debut . However , Sunrise studio ’s original serial publication from the ' 90 continue to stand the test of time as one of thebest Zanzibar copal fans can stream anywhere .

Cowboy Bebopis an all - time classic in the medium , with its mix of westerly , sci - fi , and noir writing style along with its irresistibly compelling cast of character invest viewers throughout its 26 episodes . The acid - jazz influence also help this already fashionable anime even more palpably so , but it ’s Spike Spiegal and the rest of this bounty - hunting crowd ’s emotionally remindful and thought - chivy   arc that ’ll make fans stay for the ride .

Hunter X Hunter (9.05)

Even though Yoshihiro Togashi ’s manga seems to be in a perpetual state of hiatus , Hunter x Hunteris still one of the most acclaimed shounen ever . This 2011 remake anime by Madhouse share that vital reception , as it modernized the art and spiritedness along with expanding the story beyond the late-’90s anime .

Gon , Killua , Kurapika , and Leorio ’s globetrotting exploits as " Orion " sweep a   colourful cast of characters and impressive worldbuilding comparable to what makes the aforementionedOne Piecesuch an immersive story . It ’s another one of thebest anime that fans will be capable to view anywhere , and it comes as no surprisal that it ranks on MyAnimeList ’s top 10 series .

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Collage of Willow and Clash of the Titans

Gon in Hunter x Hunter key art featuring members of the supporting cast behind him.

Solo Leveling and Yaiba- Samurai Legend blurred

Split image of JoJo, Hunter x Hunter, and One Piece promo posters

Survey Corps in Attack on Titan

Promised Neverland key art featuring Norman, Emma, and Ray

Tanjiro and the rest of Demon Slayer’s main cast in season 1 promo art

Saber holding her sword in the sunset in Fate/Zero key art

Giorno with the rest of the Passione crew in Golden Wind

Luffy leading his band of Straw Hat Pirates in the One Piece anime

The main trio of Gurren Lagann in promo art

Violet surrounded by envelopes in Violet Evergarden key art

The main cast of Cowboy Bebop in a retro-style orange poster

Gon, Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio as the main cast of Hunter x Hunter

Attack On Titan

The Promised Neverland