The 25 Most Loved Anime Of All Time (According To MyAnimeList) (2025)

As is the case with any other form of media, watching Japanese anime can be a deeply personal experience, with many series leaving a long-lasting mark on viewers. It's common for fans to take to the internet in support of their favorite series, with sites such as MyAnimeList making it easier than ever for like-minded fans to come together and do so. This allows sites like MyAnimeList to rank the most popular anime of all time according to the fans.

MyAnimeList ranks its titles in several different ways, with the Most Popular tab sorting shows by how many fans have joined a certain anime's community. Each of the top ten most famous anime have upwards of a staggering two-and-a-half million fans, and the top three manage to go over three million. Through the shared community setting, the most watched anime only continue to grow in popularity as more fans gather. With anime constantly growing and changing, the lists shift as new anime rise through the ranks to reach the coveted top 10 most popular anime.

Update on February 8th, 2024 by Louis Kemner: This list has also been updated to adhere to CBR's current publication standards and includes a few brand-new entries as well.

25 Akame Ga Kill! Features A Team Of Assassins

Akame ga Kill!

TV-MA

Action

Adventure

A countryside boy named Tatsumi sets out on a journey to The Capital to make a name for himself and meets a seemingly dangerous group of Assassins known as Night Raid. Their journey begins.

Release Date

July 7, 2014

Cast

Soma Saito , Sora Amamiya , Yukari Tamura , Christina Kelly , Corey Hartzog , Molly Searcy

Main Genre

Anime

Akame Ga Kill! Anime Scores:

• MyAnimeList: 7.47
• IMDb: 7.8
• Anime Planet: 3.9/5

Akame Ga Kill! is a dark shonen action anime that relies on blood, gore, and torture to make its fight scenes more intense and its villains more despicable. Protagonist Tatsumi decided to become an adventurer, only to quickly realize that the world is a brutal place filled with twisted people.

Tatsumi will join Night Raid, a group of assassins who oppose the cruel Empire and its ways, and learn to fight. The members of Night Raid use special rare weapons called Imperial Arms, and they'll need all the firepower they can muster against their even deadlier enemies across the hostile Empire. All this adds up to a pretty cool action/adventure anime, but Akame Ga Kill! lacks that mythical "it" factor that the very best anime have, so it ranks low among the most popular anime ever.

24 Erased Is A Time-Travel Adventure

Erased (2016)

TV-14

Crime

Drama

29-year-old Satoru Fujinuma is sent back in time 18 years to prevent the events leading to his mother's death, which began with a series of kidnappings while he was in 5th grade.

Release Date

January 8, 2016

Creator

Kei Sanbe

Cast

Minami Takayama , Tao Tsuchiya

Main Genre

Anime

Seasons

1

Number of Episodes

12

Erased Anime Scores:

• MyAnimeList: 8.3
• IMDb: 8.5
• Anime Planet: 4.3/5

Fans of Tokyo Revengers, a shonen anime about the hero going back in time to his teenage years to save the day, might also enjoy Erased. This anime stars the adult lead Satoru Fujinuma, who goes back in time to his youth to save lives. Then he goes back to 1988 after he's wrongly accused of murder, and he wonders if the murder case is connected to the abduction of his childhood friend.

Finding the truth in the past won't be easy, but for the sake of himself and his classmates, Satoru must try his best, and a tense and exciting adventure will soon follow.

23 Angel Beats! Is About School & Unresolved Personal Baggage

Angel Beats!

TV-14

Drama

Supernatural

Rebellious teens fight in armed combat against one dispassionate girl's supernatural powers in an afterlife high school.

Release Date

April 3, 2010

Main Genre

Anime

Studio

P.A. Works

Main Cast

Harumi Sakurai, Kana Hanazawa, Hiroshi Kamiya and Ryouhei Kimura

Angel Beats! Anime Scores:

• MyAnimeList: 8.06
• IMDb: 7.6
• Anime Planet: 4.1/5

Angel Beats! may look like a wacky high school anime series with fantasy and light isekai elements, but it's much more than that. Angel Beats! became a top anime series because of its intriguing true premise and its heartfelt themes. Protagonist Yuzuru Otonashi will awaken in a strange, isolated high school where the student council president, Angel Tachibana, is evidently a deadly foe. That means Angel Beats! is no ordinary high school anime, no matter its setting.

However, this school and Angel are not what they seem, and Yuzuru will get to the bottom of it soon enough. He and the other students are in this purgatory-like school because they have unresolved business, and perhaps Angel is not so bad after all — Yuzuru and the other students might actually need her help.

22 Noragami Stars A Cast Of Japanese Gods & Spirits

Noragami

Minor deity Yato’s life is saved when middle school student, Hiyori Iki, protects Yato from a car accident. This fateful encounter intertwines their destinies and sets them on a journey to change their fortune. This supernatural adventure is not without its moments of humor.

Genre

Animation, Supernatural, Comedy

Language

English

Number of Seasons

2

Debut Date

October 8, 2013

Studio

Bones

Noragami Anime Scores:

• MyAnimeList: 7.95
• IMDb: 7.8
• Anime Planet: 4.1/5

Noragami is a popular fantasy action anime series that should appeal to fans of series like InuYasha, Bleach, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Demon Slayer. Even if Noragami isn't quite an instant classic like the others, it's still one of the most popular anime of the 2010s. It's worth a watch for any anime who's caught up on the must-watch shonen titles.

The story of Noragami starts small, focusing on the obscure minor god Yato and his new human friend Hiyori Iki, who can now see spirits and deities. They make a great team hunting spirits, but later on, many more Japanese gods, including some big names, will enter the picture as a great divine battle unfolds.

21 Bocchi The Rock! Is A Hilarious Comedy About Music And Social Anxiety

Bocchi the Rock!

TV-14

Animation

Comedy

Music

Hitori "Bocchi-chan" Goto is a lonely high school girl whose heart lies in her guitar; she meets Nijika Ijichi and joins "Kessoku Band."

See Also

Japanese Last Names Meaning '弥'Japanese Last Names Meaning 'Extended'

Release Date

October 9, 2022

Creator

Aki Hamaji

Cast

Yoshino Aoyama , Sayumi Suzushiro , Saku Mizuno , Ikumi Hasegawa

Main Genre

Comedy

Seasons

1

Studio

CloverWorks

Franchise

Bocchi the Rock!

Characters By

Aki Hamaji

Distributor

Crunchyroll

Main Characters

Hitori Goto, Nijika Ijichi, Ryou Yamada, Ikuyo Kita, Seika Ijichi

Producer

Shota Umehara

Production Company

CloverWorks, Aniplex

Story By

Aki Hamaji

Writers

Erika Yoshida , Aki Hamaji

Bocchi the Rock! Scores:

• MyAnimeList: 8.8
• IMDb: 8.3
• Anime Planet: 4.33/5

Bocchi the Rock! aired for 12 episodes in the Fall 2022 anime season, where it became a sleeper hit like nothing anime fans had ever seen. Even the original manga's author was shocked by Bocchi's explosive popularity, suggesting that this wonderful comedy anime has a strong "it" factor that really draws in the crowds. Anime fans can't wait for another season of Bocchi the Rock! and its upcoming movie.

Bocchi the Rock! won over legions of fans with its sharp blend of cool rock music, hysterical humor, "cute girls doing cute things," and its charming underdog story of the skilled but incredibly shy protagonist, Hitori Gotoh/Bocchi. After practicing the guitar alone at home for a few years, Hitori pushed herself to start playing for live audiences and join a band, and it worked — though her overwhelming social anxiety remained a serious challenge to overcome.

20 Re:Zero: Starting Life In Another World Is A Brutal But Fascinating Isekai Romance

Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World

TV-14

After being suddenly transported to another world, Subaru Natsuki and his new female partner are brutally murdered. However, Subaru awakens to a familiar scene, meeting the same girl again. The day begins to mysteriously repeat itself.

Release Date

April 4, 2016

Main Genre

Anime

Studio

White Fox

Main Cast

Yûsuke Kobayashi, Rie Takahashi, Sean Chiplock, and Kayli Mills

Re:Zero Anime Scores:

• MyAnimeList: 8.23
• IMDb: 8.1
• Anime Planet: 4.1/5

Re:Zero is one of the most popular isekai anime titles out there, even if its premise sounds highly conventional at first. Sure enough, protagonist Subaru Natsuki is a tracksuit-wearing NEET self-insert who ended up in a fantasy world of elves and monsters, but this series found creative and brutal ways to push this familiar formula into new territory.

From the start, Re:Zero tantalized viewers with ongoing mysteries such as who Satella is, how/why Subaru even got here, and why he keeps coming back to life at pre-set checkpoints every time he dies. Everything about Re:Zero makes it an outstanding isekai that's more than the sum of its parts, including a highly debated love triangle between Subaru, the half-elf Emilia, and the popular ogre girl Rem. It's definitely one of the best isekai, but perhaps due to general isekai burnout, Re:Zero actually ranks a bit low among the most popular anime, despite its many strengths.

19 Your Lie In April Is About Music And Healing The Heart

Your Lie in April

TV-PG

Drama

A piano prodigy who lost his ability to play after suffering a traumatic event in his childhood is forced back into the spotlight by an eccentric girl with a secret of her own.

Release Date

October 9, 2014

Creator

Naoshi Arakawa

Cast

Max Mittelman , Erica Lindbeck , Erica Mendez , Kyle McCarley , Erik Scott Kimerer , Erika Harlacher , Stephanie Sheh , Wendee Lee , Carrie Keranen , Christina Vee

Main Genre

Animation

Seasons

1

Studio

A-1 Pictures

Your Lie in April Anime Scores:

• MyAnimeList: 8.65
• IMDb: 8.6/10
• Anime Planet: 4.3/5

Your Lie in April is a well-respected tearjerker of an anime. Even if Your Lie in April can easily make anime fans cry with an aching heart, it also has strong themes of rekindled hope, the power of music, and most of all, the power of friendship and love. That makes it a powerfully bittersweet anime and made secure its position as one of the most popular anime of all time.

In Your Lie in April, the teenaged Kosei Arima feels lost and empty, since his abusive mother took all the joy out of playing the piano. Then Kosei will meet the lively Kaori Miyazono, whose burning passion for music will inspire her new friend Kosei to reignite his own love of music — and finally hear the piano's keys once again.

Toradora! (2008)

TV-14

Comedy

Drama

Toradora tells the tale of Ryuji (dragon) and Taiga (tiger) helping each other confess to their crushes.

Release Date

October 2, 2008

Main Genre

Anime

Seasons

1

Studio

J.C. Staff

Number of Episodes

25

Toradora! Anime Scores:

• MyAnimeList: 8.07
• IMDb: 8.0
• Anime Planet: 4.1/5

While many of the most popular anime of all time are shonen or seinen action series, Toradora! is a finely crafted romantic comedy instead, with enough drama to give the story some much-needed emotional weight. Toradora! shows what happens when two very different people unexpectedly fall in love but aren't fully ready to go the distance until they grow up a little more.

The gentle protagonist Ryuji Takasu had a crush on the genki girl Minori Kushieda, while his tsundere classmate Taiga Aisaka had eyes for Ryuji's pal Yusaku Kitamura. What follows is a bizarre, hilarious, and heartfelt story of four teenagers trying to untangle their confusing romantic feelings and determine what it is they truly want from each other — and themselves.

17 Code Geass Is A Complex Sci-Fi Action Anime About Fighting For Freedom

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (2006)

TV-14

Anime

Action

Drama

After being given a mysterious power to control others, an outcast prince becomes the masked leader of the rebellion against an all-powerful empire.

Release Date

October 6, 2006

Cast

Jun Fukuyama , Takahiro Sakurai , Johnny Yong Bosch , Ami Koshimizu

Main Genre

Anime

Seasons

2

Studio

Sunrise

Code Geass Anime Scores:

• MyAnimeList: 8.7
• IMDb: 8.7
• Anime Planet: 4.3/5

The sci-fi anime series Code Geass ranks highly among the most popular anime of all time, and its antihero, Lelouch Lamperouge, stands as the most popular anime character on MAL. Clearly, this high-IQ action anime is doing a lot of things right with its characters and story, hence its stellar reputation.

Code Geass takes place in the future after the vast Britannia Empire conquered Japan and renamed it Area 11. Lelouch will play both sides of the ongoing struggle to achieve his own lofty goals, making friends and enemies all over the place as he goes. This series has it all: futuristic combat scenes, giant robots, lively characters, heartfelt drama, and the unique power of the Geass in Lelouch's eyes.

16 A Silent Voice Is About Communication & Forgiveness

A Silent Voice (2016)

Not Rated

Drama

A young man is ostracized by his classmates after he bullies a deaf girl to the point where she moves away. Years later, he sets off on a path for redemption.

Release Date

October 20, 2017

Cast

Saori Hayami , Miyu Irino , Yui Ishikawa , Megumi Han

Runtime

130 minutes

Main Genre

Anime

Studio

Kyoto Animation

A Silent Voice Anime Scores:

• MyAnimeList: 8.93
• IMDb: 8.1
• Anime Planet: 4.5

A Silent Voice is a highly popular anime movie based on the seven-volume manga series of the same name. It's a romance drama anime that's about not just the consequences of bullying in school, but two people desperately trying to hear and understand one another despite their differences.

In A Silent Voice, Shoya Ishida tormented his classmate Shoko Nishimia in 6th grade, and it cost him dearly when his disgusted classmates alienated him. Years later, in 12th grade, a remorseful Shoya will strive to make amends with Shoko, if she and her family are ready to hear him out and possibly forgive what he has done.

15 No Game No Life Is An Isekai Anime About High-IQ Gaming

No Game No Life

TV-14

Adventure

Comedy

Siblings Sora and Shiro make up the most feared team of pro gamers in the world, The Blank. When they manage to beat God himself in a game of chess, they are sent to a world where all disputes are settled with games.

Release Date

April 9, 2014

Creator

Jukki Hanada

Cast

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka , Yoko Hikasa

Main Genre

Animation

Seasons

1 Season

Producer

Yōhei Hayashi, Shō Tanaka, Mika Shimizu, Satoshi Fukao, Asako Shimizu

Production Company

Madhouse

Number of Episodes

12 Episodes

No Game No Life Anime Scores:

• MyAnimeList: 8.07
• IMDb: 7.6
• Anime Planet: 4.2/5

No Game No Life is one of the most popular isekai anime titles in the anime industry today and is also one of the most popular anime of all time of any genre. This series is still stuck at just one season, but passionate fans don't mind, because the material they do get is quality over quantity.

No Game No Life stars the foster brother/sister duo Sora and Shiro, who share the identity [BLANK] while playing online games. Now they've been isekai'd to a colorful world where games resolve all conflicts, so Sora and Shiro will eagerly dive right in and conquer this game with their devious tactics. This means No Game No Life ranks near the middle among the most-watched anime of all, though due to its short length and unresolved ending, it can't compete with the industry's very best.

14 Frieren: Journey's End Explores The True Meaning Of Immortality

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

TV-14

Anime

Adventure

Drama

An elf and her friends defeat a demon king in a great war. But the war is over, and the elf must search for a new way of life.

Release Date

September 29, 2023

Creator

Tsukasa Abe, Kanehito Yamada

Cast

Atsumi Tanezaki , Kana Ichinose , Mallorie Rodak , Jill Harris

Main Genre

Anime

Seasons

1

Production Company

Aniplex, Dentsu, Madhouse, Shogakukan, TOHO animation, Toho

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Scores:

• MyAnimeList: 9.13
• IMDb: 9.0
• Anime Planet: 4.55/5

Any fantasy anime series can show a Dungeons and Dragons-style team of heroes fighting cool monsters and defeating the obligatory demon king supervillain, but not just any series will show what happens next. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is all about that under-explored phase of a fantasy hero's life, viewed through the eyes of Frieren the long-lived elf lady. Frieren is an emotionally sensitive kuudere who must contend with the pain of seeing everyone she loves die over the long decades and centuries.

When the story begins, Frieren and her three adventurer friends have already taken down the demon king, so Frieren must decide what her post-adventure life looks like — and actually appreciate the short-lived people around her this time. Humans will come and go in Frieren's long life, so she must truly value and understand them during their short time in the world. All that adds up to an emotionally resonant anime that breathes new life into the fantasy genre, and fans responded with enthusiasm.

13 Jujutsu Kaisen Is A Terrific Horror/Action Anime Series

Jujutsu Kaisen

TV-MA

Animation

Action

Adventure

A boy swallows a cursed talisman - the finger of a demon - and becomes cursed himself. He enters a shaman's school to be able to locate the demon's other body parts and thus exorcise himself.

Release Date

October 2, 2020

Creator

Gege Akutami

Cast

Junya Enoki , Yuma Uchida , Yuichi Nakamura , Adam McArthur , Asami Seto

Main Genre

Animation

Seasons

3

Studio

MAPPA

Production Company

Mappa, TOHO animation

Number of Episodes

47 Episodes

Jujutsu Kaisen Anime Scores:

• MyAnimeList: 8.63
• IMDb: 8.6
• Anime Planet: 4.5/5

Jujutsu Kaisen ranks among the best anime to watch in the 21st century, being a spiritual successor to Bleach and a member of the popular "dark trio" alongside Hell's Paradise and Chainsaw Man. The Jujutsu Kaisen anime stars protagonist Yuji Itadori, who just gained curse power and must fight monstrous curses to save humanity.

Jujutsu Kaisen has many things working in its favor, from its intriguing fantasy combat system to its well-designed characters and strong horror/action elements, plus ample humor. The anime also recently got a second season in the Summer and Fall 2023 seasons, and fans can also try out the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie for more fantasy fun.

12 Steins;Gate Is A Smart Anime About Time Travel

Steins;Gate (2011)

TV-14

Animation

Comedy

Drama

After discovering time travel, a university student and his colleagues must use their knowledge of it to stop an evil organization and their diabolical plans.

Release Date

April 6, 2011

Cast

Mamoru Miyano , Kana Hanazawa , Ashly Burch , J. Michael Tatum

Main Genre

Anime

Seasons

3

Studio

White Fox

Steins;Gate Anime Scores:

• MyAnimeList: 9.07
• IMDb: 8.8
• Anime Planet: 4.4/5

The ultra-popular anime series Steins;Gate is based on a 2009 visual novel game of the same name — a time-bending science fiction adventure that anime fans still love to this very day. Rintaro Okabe is a self-proclaimed "mad scientist" working in Akihabara, Tokyo, where he soon stumbles upon a mystery surrounding Kurisu Makise.

Kurisu seemed dead at first, but she is very much alive, and Rintaro's messages sometimes arrive before he can even send them. Then he learns that his cell phone-operated microwave oven can send D-mails through time, leading to a whirlwind adventure of science, time travel shenanigans, and high-stakes mysteries.

11 Your Name. Is Makoto Shinkai's Anime Movie Masterpiece

Your Name (2016)

PG-13

Drama

Fantasy

Two teenagers share a profound, magical connection upon discovering they are swapping bodies. Things manage to become even more complicated when the boy and girl decide to meet in person.

Release Date

August 26, 2016

Director

Makoto Shinkai

Cast

Ryûnosuke Kamiki , Mone Kamishiraishi

Runtime

107 minutes

Main Genre

Anime

Studio

CoMix Wave Films

Your Name. Anime Scores:

• MyAnimeList: 8.84
• IMDb: 8.4
• Anime Planet: 4.5/5

Your Name. released in 2016 and quickly established itself as one of the most critically acclaimed and popular anime movies of all time, competing well even against the best Studio Ghibli titles. Even now, Your Name. is director Makoto Shinkai's crowning achievement, though Mr. Shinkai's other movies shouldn't be overlooked.

Your Name. started as a fun body-swap story between a Tokyo student and a girl living in rural Japan, but it soon became far more. The girl, Mitsuha, mysteriously stopped swapping bodies, and the boy, Taki, went on an emotional journey to find and possibly save her at any cost, even though he couldn't remember her name.

10 Hunter x Hunter Introduced The Nen Combat System

Hunter x Hunter

Gon Freecss aspires to become a Hunter, an exceptional being capable of greatness. With his friends and his potential, he seeks out his father, who left him when he was younger.

Genre

Adventure, Fantasy, Martial Arts

Language

English, Japanese

Number of Seasons

6

Debut Date

October 2, 2011

Studio

Madhouse, Shueisha

Hunter x Hunter Anime Scores:

• MyAnimeList: 9.04
• IMDb: 9.0
• Anime Planet: 4.2/5

Hunter x Hunter is one of the most famous anime of the 2010s, a shonen series that follows protagonist Gon Freecss, who spends the majority of his young life believing that both of his parents are dead. After it's revealed that his father is not only alive, but a renowned Hunter, Gon sets off on a journey to become a Hunter himself, believing it will help him find his father.

Gon has to pass the Hunter Exam before he can set out, and it's here that he meets Kurapika, Leorio, and Killua. They're all incredibly different characters, but they still band together for the sake of their goals, setting off on an unforgettable journey for both the main characters and the viewers. With all Hunter X Hunter has to offer, there's no surprise it's become one of the most popular anime of all time at #10, with nine series proving to be even more popular among mainstream anime fans.

9 Tokyo Ghoul Is A Dark Story Starring A Half-Other Antihero

Tokyo Ghoul

TV-MA

Action

Horror

A Tokyo college student is attacked by a ghoul, a superpowered human who feeds on human flesh. He survives, but has become part ghoul and becomes a fugitive on the run.

Release Date

July 4, 2014

Cast

Natsuki Hanae , Sora Amamiya , Rie Kugimiya

Studio

Pierrot

Tokyo Ghoul Anime Scores:

• MyAnimeList: 7.79
• IMDb: 7.7
• Anime Planet: 4.1/5

The premise of Tokyo Ghoul is equally dark and compelling. In a world where ghouls live alongside humans in secrecy, Kaneki Ken is almost killed by his date Rize when she reveals herself as a ghoul and attempts to feed on his flesh. He becomes a half-ghoul during surgery, as some of Rize's organs have been transplanted into him.

Tokyo Ghoul centers around Kaneki attempting to get a handle on his new life as a half-ghoul. While fans of the original manga feel that the popular anime adaptation suffers for how much it attempts to adapt in so few episodes, viewers starting out with Tokyo Ghoul adore it for its action scenes and soundtrack.

8 Naruto Helped Define An Era Of Shonen Action Anime

Naruto

TV-PG

Action

Adventure

Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, struggles as he searches for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the village's leader and strongest ninja.

Release Date

September 10, 2002

Creator

Masashi Kishimoto

Cast

Junko Takeuchi , Maile Flanagan , Kate Higgins

Main Genre

Anime

Seasons

1

Production Company

Pierrot, Staralis Film Company

Number of Episodes

220

Naruto Anime Scores:

• MyAnimeList: 7.99
• IMDb: 8.4
• Anime Planet: 4.0/5

Naruto is both a gateway anime for many new viewers and one that sticks with them throughout their lives, as it has become one of the most popular anime of all time. The young outcast Naruto Uzumaki dreams of one day becoming the Hokage, a position that demands admiration and respect from everyone in the Hidden Leaf village.

Alongside his teammates, Sasuke and Sakura, Naruto grows exponentially as both a person and a shinobi. Naruto teaches viewers unforgettable life lessons while endearing viewers to its large and colorful cast at the same time, and viewers feel as if they grow up alongside the Konoha 11.

7 Demon Slayer Is A Heartfelt Shonen Fantasy Adventure

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is unarguably one of the best anime in the past year, and one of the best anime of the past decade. Swordsmen that move with the grace of dancers, savage demons imbued with horrific powers and flashes of steel that strike at the perfect moment are hallmarks of this remarkable series.

Genre

Adventure, dark fantasy, martial arts

Language

English, Japanese

Number of Seasons

2

Debut Date

April 6, 2019

Studio

Adult Swim

Demon Slayer Anime Scores:

• MyAnimeList: 8.49
• IMDb: 8.6
• Anime Planet: 4.4/5

One of the most popular titles in recent years, Demon Slayer follows Tanjiro Kamado, who comes back home to virtually his entire family having been killed by demons, after being gone for only a single night. The only survivor is his sister, Nezuko, but he horrifyingly realizes that she herself has been turned into a demon.

Demon Slayer puts a heavy focus on the theme of familial bonds, as Tanjiro swears to avenge his family while helping Nezuko hang onto what's left of her humanity. By now, Demon Slayer is one of the most-watched anime series of its generation thanks to its winning combination of fantastic animation, fun characters, great action sequences, and a strong emotional core.

6 My Hero Academia Is An Excellent Superhero Shonen Series

My Hero Academia

Usually, anime and manga connoisseurs tell you to read the manga before watching the anime - it’s the equivalent to reading the book before watching the film or TV series. However, My Hero Academia slaps that lesson in the face, making the anime an incredible series to watch without having to read the manga. The story follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without superpowers in a world where they have become commonplace, but who still dreams of becoming a hero himself.

Genre

Adventure, Fantasy, Superhero

Language

English, Japanese

Number of Seasons

4

Debut Date

April 3, 2016

Studio

Bones Inc.

My Hero Academia Anime Scores:

• MyAnimeList: 7.88
• IMDb: 8.3
• Anime Planet: 4.2/5

My Hero Academia has become one of the most-watched shonen anime since its release. Izuku Midoriy/Deku is a Quirkless kid in a world full of Quirk-powered superheroes, but he never gives up on his dream of wanting to be just like his hero All Might.

After being blessed with an incredibly powerful Quirk from All Might, the number-one Pro Hero himself, Izuku's struggles become about controlling his newfound power without hurting himself in the process. Along the way, he meets not only colorful classmates who support him while chasing their own dreams, but dastardly villains set on destroying the world as well.