If you’re a true anime fan, you’ve come up with a list of your favorites. And if you’ve watched any number of anime you’d be hard pressed not to have a list. Some of these have gained godlike status while others have kind of flew under the radar.
Regardless, these entries are just my personal opinion, but I’m confident most fans will agree with my choices. This is my 2020 update of anime I’ve watched and enjoyed. These titles are based on quality of characters, depth of story, and level of entertainment.
(1) One Punch Man (2015-2019)
The story of Saitama, a hero that does it just for fun & can defeat his enemies with a single punch.
(2) Highschool of the Dead (2010)
The story follows a group of high school students and the school’s nurse as they deal with the worldwide catastrophic event known as the “Outbreak” where a deadly pandemic turns humans into flesheating zombies.
(3) My Hero Academia (2016-current)
A superhero-loving boy without any powers is determined to enroll in a prestigious hero academy and learn what it really means to be a hero.
(4) Attack on Titan (2013-2023)
After his hometown is destroyed and his mother is killed, young Eren Jaeger vows to cleanse the earth of the giant humanoid Titans that have brought humanity to the brink of extinction.
(5) Castle Town Dandelion (2015)
The Sakurada family live a normal life just like their father who is the king, wants for them. As members of a royal family, each sibling possesses a superpower and have been designated as a successor to become king through an election.
(6) DragonBall Z (1989-2003)
The adventures of Earth’s martial arts defender Son Goku continue with a new family and the revelation of his alien origin. Now Goku and his allies must defend the planet from an onslaught of new extraterrestrial enemies.
(7) DragonBall Super (2015-2018)
It follows the adventures of Goku and friends during the ten-year timeskip after the defeat of Majin Buu in which they encounter deities and learn of other universes.
(8) Crayon Shin-Chan (1992-1996)
Set in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, the series follows the adventures of the five-year-old Shinnosuke “Shin” Nohara and his parents, baby sister, dog, neighbours, and best friends.
(9) Hi Score Girl (2018-2019)
The story revolves around the life of gamer Haruo Yaguchi, the coin-op gaming setting (most notably Fighting games), the changes that develop within both over time, and his relationship with quiet female gamer Akira Ono.
(10) Lupin the 3rd (1971-1972)
The adventures of the master thief Lupin III and his cohorts as they dive into various escapades, all the while in pursuit by the tenacious Inspector Zenigata.
(11) Devilman Crybaby (2018)
The series follows Akira Fudo and his friend Ryo Asuka as they face an ancient race of demons that seek to destroy humanity. Believing the only way to defeat the demons is to obtain their powers, Ryo proposes that Akira unite with a demon; in doing so Akira transforms into the titular Devilman, gaining the powers of a demon but retaining the soul of a human.
(12) Golden Boy (1995-1996)
A University drop-out rides Japan on his bicycle, taking part-time jobs and trying not to take women.
(13) Naruto: Shippuden (2007-2017)
Naruto Uzumaki, is a loud, hyperactive, adolescent ninja who constantly searches for approval and recognition, as well as to become Hokage, who is acknowledged as the leader and strongest of all ninja in the village.
(14) One Piece (1999-current)
Follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew in order to find the greatest treasure ever left by the legendary Pirate, Gold Roger. The famous mystery treasure named “One Piece”.
(15) Samurai Champloo (2004-2005)
Fuu, a waitress who works in a teahouse, rescues two master swordsmen, Mugen and Jin, from their execution to help her find the “samurai who smells of sunflowers.”
(16) Okami-san & her Seven Companions (2010)
Set in the fictional Otogibana City, Okami-san & her Seven Companions follows the lives of Ryoko Okami (the eponymous Okami-san) and her friends, or companions, throughout their service as members of a “trading” club known as the Otogi High School Bank.
(17) Tiger & Bunny (2011)
It is set in a futuristic city where heroes fight crime whilst promoting real life sponsors, focusing on two superheroes, the old-fashioned Kotetsu T. Kaburagi “Wild Tiger” and the rookie hero Barnaby Brooks Jr. “Bunny”, as they are forced by their employers to work together.
(18) Inuyasha (2000-2004)
A teenage girl periodically travels back in time to feudal Japan to help a young half-demon recover the shards of a jewel of great power.
(19) Cowboy Bebop (1998-1999)
The futuristic misadventures and tragedies of an easygoing bounty hunter and his partners.
(20) Death Note (2006-2007)
An intelligent high school student goes on a secret crusade to eliminate criminals from the world after discovering a notebook capable of killing anyone whose name is written into it.
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