These are the best anime of all time

The debate of the best anime ever it’s one that will continue for all eternity, basically because there are those who will never acknowledge that another anime can be better than “theirs.” However, of course, when we talk about “the best”, it is certain names in particular inevitably come to mindand therefore they are the ones I want to save in this article which will surely make us all agree (or not, but we have to try).

That being said, here are the animes that, both for their quality and their general impact on the medium, I think can be considered like the best anime in history or, at least, the most essential:

Death threat

“Death threat“It’s a real classic (unquestionably among the best anime in history), which mainly revolves around two characters: L and Light Yagami. These two then immerse themselves in a battle of intellects and strategies that leaves us with what, for many, is the best plot to find in anime. Additionally, “Death Note” is perhaps one of the first anime to pop up when recommending the medium to a stranger, as it undoubtedly transcends any barrier that might evince prejudice. That way, the reality is that it’s easier to find arguments in favor than against “Death Note” when considering its candidacy as one of the best anime in history.

Attack the titans

“Shingeki no Kyojin“has managed throughout its years of activity to earn its position as one of the best anime in all history. While the first seasons of the anime at the hands of WIT Studio were already considered particularly TOP, with the arrival of MAPPA and all the studio had accomplished before cementing the IP as a story to remember: of wanting to take down Eren with each of the Titans only to realize that in reality that might not be the real problem. “Attack on Titan” is surely among the best anime in history.

cowboy bebop

“cowboy bebop“It passed at the time as a much more ephemeral product than most I mention on this list, and even so it deserves a place among the best anime in history. The story starring Spike Spiegel therefore leads us to a sci-fi setting in which the ghosts of the past will eventually dictate the characters’ future. Likewise, the aesthetic of “Cowboy Bebop” is particularly remarkable, which manages to combine a classic approach with a futuristic context, thus giving that curious and striking tone of “space western”.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

“Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhoodis many viewers’ “favorite anime”, and it’s no wonder. One point particularly in favor of this production is that it was animated by BONE, one of the most successful studios in the entire Japanese animation landscape. Therefore, the action scenes of “Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood” do not disappoint at all. Also, the story with the Elrich brothers, always accompanied by a tragic hue (between brothers, parents and dogs), is essential to consider this as one of the best anime in history.

• Release date: April 5, 2009.
• Number of episodes: 64.
• Where to see: Currently not available in Spain, although licensed by Selecta Visión.

Stein Gate

In “Stein Gate“we most likely meet the biggest exponent that the sci-fi genre has to offer in anime. The story then develops by turning all sorts of time skips and the consequences derived from the different timelines, a not easy task. So, in that sense, seeing “Stein’s;Gate” as one of the best anime of all time falls under similar ideals to “Death Note,” in which the plot alone manages to raise production to levels that very few jobs can reach.

• Release date: April 6, 2011.
• Number of episodes: 24 (Season 1).
• Where to watch: On Netflix and AnimeBox.

Dragon Ball Z

Shounen (especially combat) is a fundamental piece of manga and anime history. In this sense, we yield”Dragon Ball Z“with one of the main strongholds of what, on an anime level, could be determined as a commercial product (the barrier of ‘simple’ anime has long since been overcome). On the job of Akira Toriyama It not only comes with aspects like a reputation like few others and a fanbase that numbers in the millions, but also some unforgettable moments; the kamehameha father and son of Goku and Gohanthe first conversion of Goku and Super Saiyanthe fight between Majin Vegeta and Goku… “Dragon Ball Z” can be considered, for many reasons, one of the best anime of all time.

naruto

In recent decades, the aforementioned shounen was supported by three key pillars: “naruto“, “One Piece” and “Bleach”, being “Dragon Ball Z” the precursor of all this. This time, I approach the history of Naruto Uzumaki, the “cursed” boy who dreams of becoming Hokage. While it’s true that the “Naruto” anime ended up being criticized for its large amount of filler, it’s no less true that it had a similar impact on audiences as “Dragon Ball Z “. For this reason, and sometimes as the first awakening of the Kyuubi or the first major confrontation between Sasuke and Naruto, the best anime in history would do well to leave room for the work of Masashi Kishimoto.

• Release date: October 3, 2002.
• Number of episodes: 220.
• where to see: Crunchyroll.

A play

“A play“It’s the third and final mainstay of anime in recent decades, a work still in circulation and with many years of material ahead of it. Like ‘Naruto’, ‘One Piece’ couldn’t escape criticism one way or another, but that’s something inevitable in an animation that for years has left its viewers with a weekly chapter. to comment on the already legendary story of Monkey D. Luffy, who crosses all kinds of seas and cities with his crew with the aim of one day being the king of the pirates. Undoubtedly, if it can already be considered as such, at its conclusion it will be remembered as one of the best anime in history.

• Release date: October 20, 1999.
• Number of episodes: +1000.
• Where to see: Crunchyroll.

Neon Genesis Evangelion

“Neon Genesis Evangelion“features one of the most recognizable theme songs in all of anime history. Additionally, her highlights action marked a before and after in what is now a genre in its own right due to its dozens of different exponents. “Neon Genesis Evangelion” has been treated by its followers as both a meme factory and a work of dramatic high points, which means that somehow it’s still on someone’s lips. ‘A. Like many anime featured here, the influence of this work is still very noticeable today despite the passage of yearseasily cementing its status as one of the best anime of all time.

• Release date: October 4, 1995.
• Number of episodes: 26 (Season 1).
• Where to watch the anime: netflix.

Mob Psycho 100

“Mob Psycho 100“It is the most recent anime of all those included in the list, but it should not be underestimated for this reason. In its conclusion, managed to show that it’s not just “another fighting anime”, but also has amazing quality characters. Mob’s story as a socially challenged person, but with tremendous psychic powers, charts a path of action and psychology like few anime achieve (besides having great moments humor). In the end, the reality is that whoever begins this adventure by following the little Mob will see forced to see it to the end not only for its stellar animation, but also for the constant evolution of its protagonists.

• Release date: July 11, 2016.
• Number of episodes: 12 (Season 1).
• Where to watch: Crunchyroll.

Gintama

And since a bit of pure humor is always needed, there’s no better recommendation than “Gintama“, surely more widely recognized as the best comic anime ever. Because one thing is to put a few jokes here and there, and another to dedicate episode yes and episode also to poke fun at some of the most iconic anime in history. Indeed, Gintoki’s story is one to burst with winks, and his anime parodies like “Dragon Ball Z” are justifiably the most memorable in the business.

• Release date: April 4, 2006.
• Number of episodes: 201.
• Where to see it: On Crunchyroll (although incomplete).

Freak

And finally, nothing better than an anime that deserves its place for its potential as a story, similar to “Death Note” and “Stein’s;Gate”. Of course, in “Freak“It’s not like there’s much science fiction beyond the unrealism of the fact that to save a life is to give it to a serial killer who commits all kinds of atrocities. This is the reality in which the protagonist of “Monster” finds himself, a reality that spans dozens of episodes in a whodunnit It stands out from most of its competitors.

• Release date: April 7, 2004.
• Number of episodes: 74.
• where to see: netflix.

Best Anime in History – Honorable Mentions

Choosing just a group of the best anime in history ends up being a decision in which the subjective weighs more than the objective, so we must not forget that there are many other names that could also deserve this consideration. So, I leave you a brief list with even more anime whose candidacy to be one of the best anime in history should not be left out:

• Ghost in the Shell: Standalone Complex
• Nichijou
• Hunter X Hunter
• Haikyu!!
• Bleach
• Hajime No Ippo
• Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure
• Kaguya-sama: Love is war
• Your lie in April

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