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.
Anime has come a long way over the past few decades. 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 animes or looking for something fresh in your favorite genre, we've got anime recommendations galore. Don't miss out on the best anime movies and anime series of this golden age.
Anime Series (By Genre)
- The Best Dark Anime Series
- The Best Isekai Anime Series
- The Best Mecha Anime Series
- The Best Mystery Anime Series
- The Best Sentai Anime Series
- The Best Shojo Anime Series
- The Best Shonen Anime Series
- The Best Space Anime Series
- The Best Superhero Anime Series
Anime Series (By Topic)
- The Best Anime Series on Amazon Prime Video
- The Best Anime Series on Netflix for Beginners
- The Best Anime Series About Adventurers
- The Best Anime Series About Angels
- The Best Anime Series About Assassins
- The Best Anime Series About Baseball
- The Best Anime Series About Basketball
- The Best Anime Series About Demons
- The Best Anime Series About Ghosts
- The Best Anime Series About Immortals
- The Best Anime Series About Knights
- The Best Anime Series About Magic
- The Best Anime Series About Music
- The Best Anime Series About Princesses
- The Best Anime Series About Revenge
- The Best Anime Series About Soccer
- The Best Anime Series About Video Games
- The Best Anime Series About Yokai
- The Best Anime Series About Zombies
- The Best Anime Series With Swords
- The Best Classic Old-School Anime Series
- The Best Historical Anime Series
- The Best Non-Japanese Anime Series
- The Best Philosophical Anime Series
- The Most Brutal Anime Series
Anime Movies
- The Best Anime Movies Not by Studio Ghibli
- The Best Horror Anime Movies
- The Best Naruto Movies
- The Best Romance Anime Movies
- The Best Space Anime Movies
- The Saddest 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 Watch Anime Online for Free Legally
- How to Watch Naruto Without Fillers
- Popular Anime Series That Were Banned
- Should You Watch the Anime or Read the Manga First?
- The Best Anime Studios
- The Different Kinds of Anime Censorship
- The Meaning of the Red Spider Lily in Anime
- The Most Annoying Anime Tropes
- The Most Common Anime Weapon Tropes
- The Most Epic Anime Theme Songs
- The Weirdest Anime Tropes That Are Somehow Acceptable
- Why Anime Fan Service Needs to Stop
- Why Is Jujutsu Kaisen So Popular?
- Why Is My Hero Academia So Popular?
Anime Characters
- The Best Anime Animals
- The Best Anime Anti-Heroes
- The Best Anime Cat Girls
- The Best Anime Character Redemption Arcs
- The Best Anime Cops and Police Officers
- The Best Anime Couples
- The Best Anime Demons
- The Best Anime Friendships
- The Best Anime Families and Clans
- The Best Anime Female Assassin Characters
- The Best Anime Manipulators
- The Best Anime Rivalries
- The Best Anime Side Characters
- The Best Anime Teachers
- The Best Anime Thieves and Criminals
- The Best Anime Vampires
- The Best Anime Yandere Characters
- The Cutest Anime Girls
- The Most Badass Anime Girls
- The Most Common Anime Character Archetypes
- The Most Hated Anime Characters
- The Most Mentally Unstable Anime Characters
- The Most Popular Female Anime Characters
- The Smartest Anime Characters
- The Strongest Female Anime Characters
- The Strongest Hunter X Hunter Characters
Anime Characters (By Appearance)
- The Best Anime Characters With Beards
- The Best Anime Characters With Glasses
- The Best Anime Characters With Black Hair
- The Best Anime Characters With Blue Hair
- The Best Anime Characters With Brown Hair
- The Best Anime Characters With Curly Hair
- The Best Anime Characters With Green Hair
- The Best Anime Characters With Orange Hair
- The Best Anime Characters With Pink Hair
- The Best Anime Characters With Red Hair
- The Best Anime Characters With White Hair
- The Best Bald Anime Characters
- The Best Black Anime Characters
- The Best Masked Anime Characters
- The Best Old Anime Characters
Anime Characters (By Abilities)
- The Best Anime Characters With Blood Powers
- The Best Anime Characters With Earth Powers
- The Best Anime Characters With Fire Powers
- The Best Anime Characters With Ice Powers
- The Best Anime Characters With Time Powers
- The Best Anime Characters With Unique Powers
- The Best Anime Characters With Verbal Powers
- The Best Anime Characters Who Can Steal Abilities
- The Coolest Magic Systems in Anime
Anime Scenes
- The Best Animated Fight Scenes in Anime
- The Best Anime Rage Scenes
- The Best Anime Team Battle Scenes
- The Best Anime Tournament Arcs
- The Best Anime Villain vs. Villain Fight Scenes
- The Best Attack on Titan Transformation Scenes
- The Best Hunter X Hunter Scenes
- The Most Iconic Anime Scenes With Beautiful Animation
- The Saddest Anime Scenes
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 Figurine Brands for High Quality
- The Best Anime Gift Ideas for Anime Lovers
- The Best Anime Subscription Boxes
- Where to Buy Authentic Anime Figurines