whatNerd’s Best Anime Articles

Anime has come a long way over the past few decades.

Dozens of excellent new anime series and anime movies are released every year, and some of them have more depth and character than even the best TV shows on air.

We love anime and we'll help you find anime you'll love!

Anime Recommendations

Need help finding your next anime series to watch? Whether you're looking to revisit some of the best classic anime series or looking for something fresh in your favorite genre, we've got anime recommendations galore. Don't miss out on the best anime of this golden age.

Anime Genres

• What Is Dark Anime? Explained
• What Is Isekai Anime? Explained
• What Is Magical Girl Anime? Explained
• What Is Mecha Anime? Explained
• What Is Sentai Anime? Explained

Anime Series

• The Best Anime Series by Funimation
• The Best Anime Series on Amazon Prime Video
• The Best Anime Series on Crunchyroll
• The Best Anime Series on Netflix for Beginners
• The Best Cerebral Anime Series
• The Best Classic 90s Anime Series
• The Best Dark and Epic Anime Series
• The Best Demon Anime Series
• The Best High School Anime Series
• The Best Mystery Anime Series
• The Best Netflix Original Anime Series
• The Best Non-Japanese Anime Series
• The Best Old-School Anime Series
• The Best Shonen Anime Series
• The Best Spin-Off Anime Series
• The Best Sports Anime Series
• The Best Superhero Anime Series
• The Best Supernatural Anime About Yokai
• The Best Video Game Anime Series
• The Best Zombie Anime Series
• The Most Brutal Anime Series of All Time
• The Most Original Anime Series With New Spins
• The Most Underrated Anime Series of the 21st Century

Anime Movies

• Every Studio Ghibli Movie, Ranked
• The Best Anime Movies That Aren't by Studio Ghibli
• The Best Live-Action Anime Movies
• The Best Naruto and Naruto Shippuden Movies
• The Most Satisfying Anime Movies

Anime Culture

More than most other geeky spheres, anime tends to drum up a lot of hardcore fans—and the culture surrounding anime can be opinionated, overwhelming, and even confusing.

We've penned our own anime-related opinions, not just because we want to be heard but because we want to help you understand what anime culture is about.

• How to Cosplay as Your Favorite Anime Character
• How to Watch Anime Online for Free Legally
• How to Watch Naruto Without Fillers
• Popular Anime Series That Were Banned
• Popular Anime Series That Were Disappointing
• Should You Watch the Anime or Read the Manga First?
• Subbed or Dubbed: Which Type of Anime Is Better?
• The Best Animation Studios in Anime
• The Different Kinds of Anime Censorship
• The Meaning of the Red Spider Lily in Anime
• The Most Annoying Anime Tropes and Clichés
• The Most Common Anime Weapon Tropes
• The Most Infamous Anime Localizations
• The Most Epic Anime Theme Songs
• The Weirdest Anime Tropes That Are Somehow Acceptable
• Why Anime Fan Service Needs to Stop
• Why Is Avatar: The Last Airbender So Popular?
• Why Is Jujutsu Kaisen So Popular?
• Why Is My Hero Academia So Popular?

Anime Characters

• The Best Anime Character Redemption Arcs
• The Best Anime Characters With Tragic Love Stories
• The Best Anime Families, Clans, and Bloodlines
• The Best Anime Villains We Love to Hate
• The Best Animal Characters in Anime
• The Best Anti-Hero Characters in Anime
• The Best Captains in One Piece
• The Best Cat Girl Characters in Anime
• The Best Cop and Detective Characters in Anime
• The Best Couples and Romantic Relationships in Anime
• The Best Demon Characters in Anime
• The Best Female Assassin Characters in Anime
• The Best Side Characters in Anime
• The Best Teachers and Masters in Anime
• The Best Thieves and Criminals in Anime
• The Best Vampire Characters in Anime
• The Coolest Anime Characters With Masks
• The Cutest Animal Sidekicks in Anime
• The Cutest Anime Girl Characters
• The Greatest Anime Character Rivalries
• The Most Common Anime Character Archetypes
• The Most Hated Anime Characters of All Time
• The Most Manipulative Anime Characters
• The Most Mentally Unstable Anime Characters
• The Most Popular Female Anime Characters
• The Most Sympathetic Anime Villains
• The Smartest Anime Characters
• The Strongest Female Anime Characters
• The Strongest Hunter X Hunter Characters
• What Is Yandere? Explained

Anime Scenes

• The Best Animated Fight Scenes in Anime
• The Best Anime Fights of All Time
• The Best Anime Character Rage Scenes
• The Best Anime Team Battle Scenes
• The Best Anime Tournament Arcs
• The Best One-Hit Anime Fight Scenes
• The Best Scenes in Hunter X Hunter
• The Best Titan Transformations in Attack on Titan
• The Most Iconic Anime Scenes With Insanely Good Animation
• The Saddest Anime Scenes of All Time

Anime Collectibles

For anime fans who really love anime, there's no better way to cap off your joy and excitement than with physical products—whether anime figurines, t-shirts and apparel, board games, or video games!

Here are some of our favorite anime-based collectibles worth acquiring.

• The Best Anime Board Games
• The Best Anime Figurine Brands for High Quality
• The Best Anime Gift Ideas for Anime Lovers
• The Best Anime Subscription Boxes
• The Best Sites for Authentic Anime Figurines
• The Best Video Games Based on Anime

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