Weebs love anime, and it is hard to keep them off any anime that catches their eye. As an obvious analogy, it must be for weebs to have a perfect permanent den for all the crazy anime that drop. Well, Netflix has successfully capitalized on the opportunity.
Netflix is undeniably the anime paradise. It is literally the one-stop shop for all anime lovers when it comes to the genuine source of enjoying the best Japanese animation.
All the animes that have ever been recognized by the world are actively running businesses on Netflix.
This plain business model of early adaptation is what has given Netflix the edge. Its success has caused a major revolution in the OTT business, where all the other businesses have divided into the anime pit as well. Netflix has built a huge arsenal of a lovely anime library in the past few years.
Despite the persuasive part of this story, The main question that ponders the mind is, “What are the best anime to watch on Netflix?” In this blog, all your queries will be resolved as we discuss the top 60 anime that you can just Netflix and chill with some popcorn and a cozy bed.
1. Demon Slayer
Demon Slayer is currently the most loved anime out there among the audience. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba is the anime that has plainly broken records even during the pandemic. The fanbase of Demon Slayer is out of this world.
Set in the Taisho era, the entire animation setting and plain yet majestic storyline go so well together that it is hard to retract one.
There are a few loopholes to the show that do a desperate job of pulling the show’s hype down, but the presentation of the show, coupled with the storyline, has done a great job of making the show the best of all time so far.
There are mere four seasons to Demon Slayer and a few movies, all coupled together to form a seamless experience. All four seasons of Demon Slayer are easily available to stream on Netflix in any desired language.
2. Cowboy Bebop
One of the most debated anime series of all time – Cowboy Bebop, is a successful property of Netflix which has been making major bucks in both English dub and sub.
While the natives consider Cowboy Bebop as the epitome of success in anime, the Western culture is fascinated by the Japanese adaptation of Western sci-fi.
The 90s and early 2000s feel that the animation of the show is immensely effective in the performance of the show. The complex and flawed characters of the show make the appropriate core of the anime. The future that is represented in this anime is dankly prophetic and puts that raw thrill in the brains of the viewer.
The David Tennant era of Doctor Who is a reference to what is being projected here. Cowboy Bebop is undeniably the best work of art that one can enjoy, irrespective of the era they are born in.
3. Baki
One of the most prominently recommended anime series by Netflix – Baki, is the ROCKY of anime (in a way). This anime is the one that will indeed intrigue fitness enthusiasts. The story, quite cliched to all the MMA series out there, makes out a well-done story for an MMA anime.
The entire series has loads of muscle flexing to it where our protagonist trains to make his dream to surpass his father come true somehow.
The anime also holds the classic shonen element to it, where the character competes with people who are a level better than him. All these aspects of Baki make the anime quite an interesting one to watch.
4. Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure is indeed a bizarre anime to enjoy. The entire anime is appropriately named since, from the very initial step, the show gets bizarre.
The concept of the anime is quite unique as it consists of heavily built men having their battles in a psychic manner as loud as it can get.
From the concept to the execution, everything about the show keeps getting weirder yet somehow enjoyable to watch. The anime tells an adventure story in the most classic way possible similar to the era of Indiana Jones.
The anime quickly grows onto you, which is why Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure is a show with much more than the anticipated fan base and recognition.
5. Devilman Crybaby
Devilman Crybaby is another quite interestingly weird anime that is, in fact, disturbing as well. This anime has been thoroughly created for the viewers to have a strong feeling about the show.
his anime is a prime example of how the anime industry has shifted from targeting children to targeting the sexually charged and gore-loving youth of the world.
The presentation of the anime is as disturbing as the name of the anime itself. The anime is completely filled with religious themes, references, and symbolism which is indeed for adults. The anime does go for teaching values, but the path is not for the younger generation.
The basic story of Devilman Crybaby revolves around an innocent demon boy who has been led to the path of a gory degenerative war against evil that will leave him and us haunted for ages.
The best part is the animation style and presentation of the show, which keeps the dark aura of the anime intact at all times.
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6. Attack On Titan
Stuck in the turmoil of being either the best or the worst anime, Attack On Titan is a great choice for anime enthusiasts on Netflix. Besides being popular, the storyline of the show is quite a masterpiece in itself.
Set in a post-apocalyptic world petrified by giant cannibalistic humanoids named Titans, Attack On Titan is a story about a war between humans and giant man-eating humanoids that contains loads of action, misery, tragedy, politics, and personal revenge.
Eren Yeager, the ambitious yet chaotic protagonist of the show, is one who runs the energy of the anime with his true ambition to see a free and happy world. The show has been through many controversies regarding how its story takes out, how the action took to politics and returned, and many more things that have made the anime a memorable journey.
There have been conspiracy stories about the anime as well, where the most prominent claim the anime is a love story that has been directly claimed falsely by the creator of Attack On Titan at times.
7. Naruto
Naruto is hands down the most iconic anime there is in this world. Besides being one of the longest, the fanbase of Naruto is also one of the most loyal fanbases out there. This anime is one example of how it has become a culture in itself.
Despite being one of the most lengthy anime to follow, Naruto has served ages and has been successful in doing so. Over the period of time, Naruto has not just been an anime but a life lesson to every person who follows the show as we get to see even the mundane morals of life put through as Naruto Uzumaki chases his dream to be a Hokage someday.
Naruto has been an absolutely perfect investment from Netflix as it keeps on bringing in more and more viewership to the platform and the anime itself each month in humongous amounts.
8. Komi Can’t Communicate
When it comes to R&R and feel-good anime, Komi Can’t Communicate to lead the list in any case. This pretty chill, cute, and interestingly simple anime series is the love of many. The innocent and sweet vibe of each and every character of the anime is super fun to enjoy.
You get to witness the sweet story of Komi, who has a severe communication disorder, as she tries to make more friends and become the most popular and loved girl in the entire Itan Private High School. The show also has its own love story and cutely bizarre characters that blend in well with the storyline and aesthetic of the anime.
9. One-Punch Man
One-Punch Man is a fun take on shonen action content. When it comes to shonen anime getting ridiculous at its peak, One-Punch Man is the name that comes to mind. The anime seems like a severe imagination of a child’s mind which One-Punch Man has created with.
The over-the-top ridiculous nature of the anime is what drives the show’s popularity. The story of One-Punch Man is just the story of Saitama, a 25-year-old man who leaves his job to pursue his ambition to become the world’s greatest hero.
For this, he trains himself through a tough exercise regimen that gives him the ultra-supreme power to defeat his foes with a single punch. The world that One-Punch Man is set in is ridiculous in its way as well, with antagonists like the lobster-man monster.
10. Seven Deadly Sins
Seven Deadly Sins is one of the earliest investments of Netflix that has given a major business to the platform and the owners. Set in the chivalric era of knights and kings, this anime is quite an interesting piece. The anime is a war between two sides of the coin that is interesting to watch with the taste of anime.
The characters of this anime have been given interesting powers, while the animation department does a great job of presenting the story.
What is even better is that each character of the show is given a good amount of screen time which helps us to connect with them while their back story is narrated. Overall, Seven Deadly Sins is an authentic experience that you will love to enjoy for sure.
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11. Vinland Saga
Set in middle age Europe, Vinland Saga is a decently created Japanese adaptation of Norse stories. Vinland Saga is the story of Thorfinn, in the 11th century, who is on a revenge spree. The story of Thorfinn is more tragic than glorious in this anime.
The entire anime is based on the realism of war and battles in Norse mythology, while it was just created and presented through a human eye. The wars are not fought for glory and place in Valhalla but for the sadist needs and butcher-like behaviors of the characters.
The realism in the entire story of the anime points more at authorities trying to bring out a solution to the war through war than just fighting for pointless bloodshed. The animation style of this anime is far beyond perfect. The creators have done a great job at the presentation of the story they depict.
12. Kakegurui
Kakegurui is another bizarrely great anime available on Netflix. This anime is created in a way that you cannot, at any cost, look away from it. The show’s plot is set as a psychological horror, but it disturbs you more than just a psychological horror anime.
This anime is the pure representation of how animes can shape and change your world and thought process about animation as a whole. MAPPA is commendable for an awesome job at bringing the grotesque sexual and aberrant powers dynamics in the anime to visual bliss.
It is indeed that the peculiar story of our deranged and unpredictable protagonist will leave you disturbed and intrigued by the anime at the same time.
13. The Disastrous Life of Saiki K: Reawakened
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K: Reawakened is yet another popularly recommended anime on Netflix by the platform itself. This anime is as twistedly hyperbolic as the name it has.
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K: Reawakened is the second installment of the anime The Disastrous Life of Saiki K which is the story of a young lad with psychic powers who just wants to live a simple life while hiding his powers from his friends and world.
The anime is quite sarcastic and does not have that serious action essence to it but a more comedic approach which is fun to enjoy at its core. The creators have specially created the anime to serve a larger audience on Netflix than just the niche the first installment catered to.
14. Ouran High School
Ouran High School is downright an interesting Shoujo to watch, not just for girls but everyone who wishes to enjoy a lovely romantic comedy anime with feel-good energy.
The anime is a story of the funny tragedy of Haruhi Fujioka, who transfers to Ouran High School with a generous scholarship, where she is mistaken as a boy by the students.
Things escalate pretty fast for Haruhi to clarify the doubt made about her because of her appearance and clothing style. Sooner than thought, she gets indebted to the host club of the school, where she is supposed to perform manly chores to pay off her debt.
This is when the host club gradually realizes that Haruhi is a girl mistaken for a boy. This is another pretty funny and interesting anime on Netflix’s feel-good and romantic genre.
15. Yakitori: Soldiers Of Misfortune
Yakitori: Soldiers Of Misfortune is a great sci-fi investment for Netflix that holds great potential in the coming future.
The story of the anime is pretty unique and still greatly written, where a group of youthly characters is chosen as soldiers by Pan-Star System Trade Federation Security Council to assist in the battle against rouge mice named Barkans, who evilly express their resistance towards the Trade Federation.
This anime has all war drama and politics of war dynamically penetrating the anime’s essence quite well. Overall, the execution and timeline of the story are as mature as the ridiculous nature of this anime.
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16. Monster
Monster is a masterpiece in the name of a psychological thriller. The anime has been adapted well by the creators, where you see the story of a brain surgeon who makes a decision to save a young boy over the mayor who causes chaos in his life.
The anime takes a huge turn as Kenzo Tenma’s life and career get derailed in a series of immediate events as he is accused as the murderer. There is loads of psychological thrill, relationship drama, betrayal, and unsettling horrors to it.
The anime has been executed in a way that grips you harder and harder as the episodes unfold. Monster is one of the best psychological thrillers on Netflix that will leave you awestruck for sure.
17. High-Rise Invasion
High-Rise Invasion is a visual representation of insanity in the form of anime and a story on Netflix. With an iconic 90s animation style, this anime has a nightlife cyberpunk feel to it that blends in well with the dark story of the show.
There is loads of sadism in it as well that will give you a thrill and chills. The story of High-Rise Invasion revolves around Yuri Honjo, a high school kid who is stuck in the abrupt world of “abnormal space”.
She has to fight against her attackers to find her brother among the bizarre buildings and never-ending enemies to escape to reality. This anime is indeed the one to watch if you are into action content like “Transporter.”
18. Tekken: Bloodline
Tekken: Bloodline is a very keen six-episode anime series not just for the fans of the game but also for the fans of action as well.
The story of this anime is directly adapted from Tekken 3, but it is still bliss to watch how the story is taken out as we get to the surprising historical dynamics of Jin Kazama and his family and his struggle to honor his Might while fighting to control his destiny.
This anime is just a basic story of a son trying to avenge his mother from the ones responsible. Tekken is an interesting action anime with loads of drama, dynamics, and action involved.
19. Little Witch Academia
Little Witch Academia is a lovely light-hearted anime about an ambitious girl wanting to follow in the steps of her idol and wanting to become the greatest witch ever. The story of Atsuko Kagari is comically tragic and yet enjoyable as she comes from a non-magical background and wishes to be a witch.
The youth tricks her into joining the Luna Nova Magical Academy, the same that her idol went through to become a witch.
This anime tells the story of her life in Luna Nova Magical Academy as she learns to be a witch, fails, and keeps going on till she does. The anime has a lot of comedy and pranks to it that will keep you hooked on the light-hearted story.
20. Death Note
Coming as the frontier of the anime portfolio at Netflix, Death Note is one of the oldest and most iconic anime to go viral with Netflix. Although a little overrated, Death Note is a classic representation of choices you make in life and their importance.
The anime revolves around Light Yagami, a master at academics and a sharp mind who accidentally comes to the possession of a magical notebook that gives him the power to kill anyone with all the specific details by just writing the name of the person on the notebook.
The unusual active spree of deaths is noted by the authorities and is investigated by the best that Japan has. This brings out the core story of the anime into action, which includes a crazy cat-and-mouse chase of a murder mystery anime series that ought to leave a mark on you.
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21. 7 Seeds
7 Seeds is one of the most interesting and unpredictable anime of its time. This anime is way ahead of its time and has done a great job of entertaining us all.
7 Seeds is an adventure anime series set in an apocalyptic world. The anime goes quite raw and real with the apocalypse as we get to witness how the tragedy happens in just a random time, destroying the entire humanity in just a single random go while they mind their own business.
The anime is both pre and post-apocalyptic as we get to the situations post the apocalypse and how few remaining try to survive in a setting where nature is gradually regaining its throne as they confront giant bugs and flooded cities. There is a lot going on with 7 Seeds that just feels absolutely interesting to watch.
22. Beasters
Beasters is kind of a weird anime series blended with the most bizarre combination of genres. The story is set in a world where herbivores and carnivores try to coincide with each other. The entire anime has a mysterious feel to it but is entirely just a slice-of-life series with a feel-good aura to it.
This is one of the dankest anime there are on Netflix. The anime has that Zootopia environment to it but is much darker with a feel-good storyline. This shounen also has occasional NSFW to it while it covers heavy narratives like prejudice, choice, introspections, and much more.
23. Hunter x Hunter
Hunter x Hunter is one of the best shonen anime out there on Netflix. This anime has got it all that you would expect from a great anime. The anime is quest of Young Gon, who is on a quest to find his dad, who went missing a while ago.
This quest grows onto him while he makes new friends along the way, learns new skills, fights weird creatures, and ends up becoming a hunter. The latter is the most valuable and unpredictable thing that happened to Gon.
The anime has crazy action sequences and set pieces, greater comedy, a darker aura, and a very intricate story arc. All these aspects add Hunter x Hunter to top-tier animes on Netflix.
24. Great Pretender
Great Pretender is one of the slickest heist-based anime series available on Netflix. This anime has a cool, sassy character named Makoto Edamura, who is a con man on the loose. This man is a crazy mastermind who, even in under-wanted situations, does not stop himself from executing con schemes that come to his mind.
This anime is quite quick with its storyline and highly bright in nature, which sets up the classy-casino feel of the anime itself. Great Pretender is the anime for you if you are into excellently bright and smart con anime that grip you super hard.
25. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is a fresh new anime released in 2022, adapted from the most awaited disappointment – Cyber 2077 (the game). This anime similarly follows the story of David Martinez, a self-made cyborg of sorts in a quest to fulfill revenge for his murdered mother.
This anime starts on a personal note but grows into something more macro and serious as soon as David reveals his world destruction under the pressure of the capitalist nature of those who rule. Situations are way worse on the micro level as class differences decide the tech and health prosperity of a person.
This anime does the exact job that the game was supposed to – entertain us with a story that connects with the harsh reality and leaves us with an experience.
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26. Inuyasha
Inuyasha is a pretty long anime about a high school girl who travels back an era of history hundreds of years from now and ends up with a half-demon named Inuyasha.
In the Sengoku period, this new generation girl accompanies Inuyasha in his misadventures of finding fragments of a broken magic jewel.
The couple is also accompanied by many friends as their quest progresses toward the final piece of the jewel. The entire anime is an extensive saga, gradually unfolding the story in front of our eyes that concludes into a fun and enjoyable experience after all.
27. Pokemon
Pokemon is the love of many people’s lives. This lengthy anime has been through a major spree of on-and-off popularity, but it has never failed to entertain any age group at any given time. This anime has been one of the top-tier popular anime of all time.
Created after the popular game series of the same name. Pokemon is the story of Ash Ketchum, who dreams of being the best Pokemon player there has ever been. The show is naive as its target audience and always connects with you no matter what.
The anime is primarily created for children but has successfully kept all ages entertained over its span of time. Pokemon can indeed be considered the greatest investment by Netflix in anime to date.
28. The Way Of The Househusband
The Way Of The Househusband is a fun and lovely slice-of-life anime created with a simple essence giving something unique in the feel-good category of anime.
The Way Of The Househusband revolves around Tatsu, a criminal syndicate member of Japan who left his criminal career to support his wife’s dream to build a professional career.
The anime is very funny and engaging to watch, while we get to witness a man struggling to try his best to run a house and its errands. We do get to witness a few references to the past of the character and him using all that he has learned in his life now.
If you wish to try a unique slice-of-life anime with a creative art style as well, then The Way Of The Husband is the most appropriate anime you will find on Netflix.
29. Lookism
Lookism is an interesting adaptation of a successful South Korean webtoon that has been created exactly to target the societal judging norms of teenagers and the issues they face on a regular basis.
The show has a little hint of fantasy to it, where the protagonist has the ability to switch between two bodies of his own. One is a handsome young man, and the other is an ugly fat boy as per societal beauty standards.
The story showcases how and what problems our protagonist faces as both personalities and ends up giving a lesson to always remember. To vividly understand the true depth of Lookism – you can find this anime on Netflix.
30. Castlevania
Another highly recommended anime by Netflix itself, Castlevania, is an anime based on the popular game Dracula with the same name. The anime is dark and gory and clearly depicts the wrath and intensity of a demon like Dracula.
The story has a slight twist to it about the core concept of Dracula, where in the anime, he is a widowed husband who has successfully caused the demise of mankind out of hatred for them with the help of his minions because a mob of humans was responsible for the demise of his beloved wife.
The anime is mostly post the massacre Dracula caused where Alucard, the son of Dracula, is on a hunt for him along with his friends with an ambition to free the nation from the havoc that Dracula has brought.
All aspects of this anime, from voice acting to the gorgeous animation, are on point with the depth that the story holds, making it a super recommendation for anime lovers.
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31. A Lull In The Sea
A Lull In The Sea is quite a strong drama anime series that touches on topics like discrimination with an utter surprise to the viewers. The light-hearted art style and environment of the anime suit well with the concept and story of the show, but the depth of the core matter is what hits hard.
A Lull In The Sea is a story of a few friends who attend school at the surface while some have the power to survive underwater. The anime is quite basic in the plot, but the entire series is very gripping once you get into it. A Lull In The Sea is a definite recommendation for people who wish to enjoy a decently well-created drama anime series on Netflix.
32. DOTA
DOTA is, as expected, a great adaptation of a very popular game, DOTA 2, that has been with all our hearts since our childhood. This anime is a refreshing memory of what it felt like to enjoy the stunning visual and action-packed story of DOTA 2.
It is a fresh creation at Netflix with loads of gore and bloodshed to it, which is, in fact, quite satisfactory to watch. DOTA revolves around Davion, the dragon knight, who is stuck between a major encounter with a demon and a dragon.
He must make his choices wisely to do what is right. The entire anime has crazy action and a brain-numbing thrill to it.
33. B: The Beginning
B: The Beginning is an exciting, suspenseful anime series that grips you quite well. The tech-savvy environment of B: The Beginning is one to really root for.
It is a detective mystery content piece where a sharp and curious detective from the Royal Police is on a hot pursuit to catch a serial killer named Killer B.
This anime is actually considered one of the most captivating noirs there are. The entire series has a slightly darkish vibe to it which keeps you thrilled and demanding more. The anime is an underrated gem available on Netflix.
34. Dorohedoro
Dorohedoro is another underrated gem created by MAPPA that failed to get the recognition it deserves. This anime, indeed, has the potential to break the internet once it picks up. Dorohedoro is set in quite a realistic world where the riches are given the privilege and ability to use magic in any way they want.
In this wealthy-ruled world, a man is cursed with a lizard head due to a curse that has now killed the sorcerer for doing wrong to him. The anime takes us through history while he is chased for the murder he attempted and tries to find a way to reverse the curse. The anime is indeed a gem on Netflix that holds the potential if it goes viral once.
35. Violet Evergarden
Violet Evergarden is a war-struck anime beautifully crafted in a way that does not show war or bloodshed but gives you the dark and heavy essence of the war and everything that it holds within. The story of Violet Evergarden is everything but a deadly war in a war-struck state.
The story of Violet Evergarden is quite personal and individual-centric at its core which focuses on the story of a woman and her journey to find the true meaning of her life in a crazy scenario of war struck in her country that is in turmoil. The tone of the anime is rather dark and hits you hard at times.
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36. Dragon Ball Z
Dragon Ball Z is another classic available on Netflix that has served many ages quite well. Although the story and the anime do seem a little too stretched at times, the entire experience of Dragon Ball Z is worth it, be it from a nostalgic point of view or an entertainment point of view.
Dragon Ball Z is actually a continuation of the story of Dragon Ball, where the main protagonist – Goku, has grown up to be a man and learns much more while he defends Earth from evil.
This anime is all about teaching the viewers important values through the medium of anime action and the adventures of Goku as he continues the quest for good versus evil.
Dragon Ball Z is one of the most popular anime to ever exist on the planet, which is why Netflix’s investment into this anime brings much more returns to the investment made.
37. Spy x Family
Spy x Family is one of the most appropriate recommendations on Netflix. This anime has the ‘Spy Kids’ aura to it, which becomes the ultimate driving force of the anime itself. The show is rather new to the platform but has still managed to make an impact on the audience.
This manga adaptation tells the story of an intelligent spy named Loid Forger, who brings together a fake family of spies that consists of an assassin’s wife and psychic daughter to put forth a successful mission. The anime has a serious plot, but the mundane comedy blends very well with the regular life arc of the anime, which has been the reason behind its success.
38. Japan Sinks 2020
Japan Sinks 2020 is quite a disastrous and captivating anime available on Netflix that will make you horrified about the possibility of something so sinister happening. The anime – Japan Sinks 2020 is set in a fictional Japan after the completion of the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
The movie focuses on a holocaust that hits Japan in the form of an earthquake and tsunami, where a family of four must give their best to survive. The anime has the horrific reality of natural calamity to it and what happened in a raw situation like this.
Japan Sinks 2020 is one of the darkest and most horrific anime on Netflix, with ten episodes adapted from a manga with the same name.
39. Kagu-Ya Sama: Love Is War
Kagu-Ya Sama: Love Is War is a topical choice. One may or may not like it because it targets the delicacy. Note that not all delicacy-related content ends up successful since it is quite critically created. This anime began in 2019 on Netflix and, to date, has had two successful seasons.
The story of Kagu-Ya Sama: Love Is War is about a comical relationship between two students at a high-class high school. Both the characters are top-tier members of the school with immense reputations, and this is what makes the story more interesting.
Both the protagonists are madly in love with each other but are in a battle to make the other confess their love to the other because nothing comes over their pride.
40. Sword Art Online
Sword Art Online is an immensely popular anime and light novel in the country and the world. This anime is performing pretty decent on Netflix as well, although the recommendation for this anime is pretty low.
The story of Sword Art Online revolves around Kirito and heroine Asuna, who are addicted to an MMORPG game named Sword Art Online.
The entire anime has them continuously going in and out of the virtual world of the game while the player’s physically and mentally connected to the game. The entire series is bliss to all gaming fans and enthusiasts who have a keen fantasy of experiencing the world of games personally.
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41. Re: Zero – Starting Life In Another World
Isekai anime is the upcoming genre in anime that holds great potential. Re: Zero – Starting Life In Another World is just an optimal example of it. The dark fantasy of this anime is quite enticing with the stunning art style. The concept of this anime revolves around a world where characters are assigned to another world abruptly from their mundane lives.
In this setting, our protagonist Subaru holds a special power to revive when he dies in the parallel world in order to fulfill his goals.
The basic concept of the anime is simple yet quite gripping and interesting to watch. The anime has had two successful seasons and a popularity jump in the isekai genre.
42. Code Geass
Code Geass is quite an unconventional anime of its time. The anime breaks all the orthodoxies in order to serve something that would be oddly interesting to watch.
Code Geass revolves around Lelouch vi Britannia, the protagonist who goes against the Holy Britannian Empire to avenge his mother’s murder and keep his sister safe from evil.
The story of this anime is not about a hero but a villain or antagonist on a mission. The entire anime embraces its unconventional character and entertains us with what it can showcase to us.
43. Tokyo Revengers
Tokyo Revengers is one of the most popular anime series in today’s time. This anime series has successfully entertained many people and critics. This anime is unlike all the other shonen anime there in today’s time.
The story is set in Tokyo around Takemichi Hanagaki, who lives a normal life once a gang member suddenly needs a favor from the past, the Tokyo Manji Gang, who can save his ex-girlfriend.
The anime is beautifully written and crafted, with occasional flashbacks and interesting twists in the present. The anime holds a dark tone to itself, much like ‘John Wick,’ and entertains us with every ounce it has.
44. Doraemon
The childhood dose of every single kid, Doraemon is one of the longest-running anime of all time. This anime has been the childhood of almost every kid in Japan and the world as well. Beginning its initial running in 1973, Doraemon still continues to come up with new episodes and movies to date.
Doraemon is a comedy, science-fiction, and family entertainer. This anime has been very popular ever since 2005. The anime revolves around the life of Nobita Nobi.
An academically challenged kid struggling to score and stay active in his academics when a robot from the 22nd century enters Nobita’s life with magical gadgets that make his life more adventurous and interesting.
This anime means serious business, which means that the platform owning the rights to Doraemon ought to make major profits. Therefore, Netflix has grabbed an absolute banger opportunity with Doraemon.
45. Erased
Erased is a unique mystery and thriller series with a more mundane and generic life approach to it. Erased is the type of anime that serves as proof that you do not need murder or a heinous crime to make a great mystery series successful.
Erased is the story of a manga writer who, tired of his present life, travels back in time just to prevent tragedies from happening to him.
The story of this anime is filled with suspense and an unpredictable future. Each minute and episode of the series is worth your time as it keeps on growing on your nerves and entertains you blissfully.
Erased a successful adaptation of a small manga series with 12 episodes released to date, counting the conclusion of the story. This anime from 2016 is purely entertained by A-1 Pictures.
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46. Mob Psycho 100
Mob Psycho 100 is another pretty interesting yet weirdly created anime series that has surprising comedy content to the story. Mob Psycho is the one which has been created by the mangaka of One-Punch Man, which is why you see many similarities between both.
The story of Mob Psycho 100 revolves around Mob, a junior high school student with psychic powers who is bad at everything but his powers. His psychic powers make him the strongest esper. The anime has an eerie animation style and offbeat comedy besides the action.
Overall, this anime is quite niched out, which is why despite being popular, the anime isn’t as successful as One-Punch Man.
47. One Piece
One Piece is one of the longest-running anime to ever exist, which has completed 23 years to date. 1000+ episodes in, this anime still has a lot to deal with before it hits the climax.
One Piece is the story of Monkey D. Luffy, who is in search of precious worldly treasure One Piece with his crew, Straw Hat Pirates.
This anime has an immense feeling of Pirates of the Caribbean and consists of loads of adventure in it. The anime is ever-increasing while the story progresses further with each episode.
The studio has no plans to end the show anytime soon and is therefore expected to continue airing for as long as the creators wish, but One Piece is a genuine suggestion for all the adventure lovers who wish to enjoy an anime in the same genre on Netflix.
48. My Hero Academia
My Hero Academia is a fun anime set in the world of heroes. This is the only anime that is to date considered to have a cult phenomenon similar to that of Attack On Titan. The classic ‘sky high’ vibe of this anime is what drives the refreshing take on the genre.
My Hero Academia might just be an immensely beneficial deal for Netflix based on the popularity it has generated. My Hero Academia is set in a high school of superheroes where an ambitious boy, Izuku Midoriya, wishes to be the greatest hero just like his ideal – All Might.
The only problem is that, unlike everyone, Izuku doesn’t have any sort of quirk to him, which means that he is a powerless boy in an academy of superheroes. My Hero Academia is the story of how Izuku inherited his powers and became the successor to All Might, his ideal, and the best superhero there is.
49. Oshi No Ko
Oshi No Ko is one of the most popular anime adaptations in today’s time. This new series has turned many heads and made many fans with just the first episode streaming on the platform. Oshi No Ko, indeed is becoming a highly anticipated anime after all.
The plot of Oshi No Ko is set in a dark yet joyful setting where a dead doctor and his patient reincarnate as the kids of their favorite pop star singer Oshi No Ko.
From then on, the story takes a deep and dark dramatical dive into the lives of Oshi and the characters as things keep getting more complicated in each episode. This anime has brought major business to Netflix and is expected to hold the torch for a while.
50. The Irregular At Magic High School
The Irregular At Magic High School is a very pretty anime with beautiful characters and visuals, which are all credited to the animation department of the anime. The Irregular At Magic High School is an enjoyable high school fantasy anime created for youngsters to enjoy.
The anime does have a few flaws to it, but they can be given up for the overall experience it provides. This anime is set in the year 2095 when magic is no more fiction and magicians are a part of each country’s defense.
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51. Haikyu!!
Haikyu!! It is a pretty popular and successful sports anime series focused on entertaining volleyball fans and promoting the volleyball culture of Japan. This series is an entire shonen anime with the classic touch of anime exaggeration to it which seems pretty well working with the series.
The story of Haikyu!! Revolves around Shoyo Hinata, who dreams of becoming a popular star in the volleyball industry. Shoyo puts together a team and enters the tournament world of school sports, where he makes few rivals, a little reputation, and learns life through the politics and hardwork of the sport that volleyball is.
52. Blue Lock
Blue Lock is another highly popular Shonen sports anime series that has picked up hype to the extent that even NIKE has collaborated with the anime for a series of their shoes. This anime is worth a try, not just for football enthusiasts but the general public as well.
This anime series is set around Japan’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2019. The loss of eliminations encourages the union to select a playing 15 high school players who are extremely good at their game. On a more micro level, Isagi Yoichi gets invited to the program launched by Japan’s Football Union following his team’s loss to the nationals.
This program has 300 forwards from across Japan who are put into prison together through rigorous training called Blue Lock, where they are trained by their coach Ego Jinpachi.
53. Assassination Classroom
Assassination Classroom is one of the best anime to begin your anime journey with. This anime has got it all when it comes to an interesting fantasy-action, light-hearted anime series.
Assassination Classroom is a very interesting anime series that is set around the forbidden Classroom 3:E, which is considered the classroom of all the misfits of the school who have been given the mission to kill their tentacled teacher who has destroyed the moon and is on their mission to destroy the Earth by the end of the year if they fail.
This mission will be super hard for the students, but it includes more and more personal building and relationship building than the interesting action involved.
54. Chainsaw Man
Chainsaw Man is another highly successful anime by MAPPA, adapted from an already successful manga series. This anime has been highly anticipated for its season 2 as well because of the gorgeous way the story has been portrayed by the studio.
Chainsaw Man is the story of Denji, a young boy stuck in debt owed by his dead father, which he has to pay off to a man who uses him as a devil hunter or by selling Denji’s organs. Denji works as a slave for this man, who soon turns out to be a devil himself and attempts to kill him.
Denji is then reincarnated as his devil pet dog ‘pochita’ blends in with him to make him the infamous chainsaw man who then works for public safety devil hunters, where he starts living his optimal desired life.
55. Tokyo Ghoul
Tokyo Ghoul is a great anime with high potential. This anime is performing at the level of craziness that is hard to expect. This anime is focused on the story of Ken Kaneki, who is admitted to the hospital after his encounter with his date, where his organs are replaced by his date, who is a ghoul.
This makes him a half-ghoul. The story takes its turn as he tries to fit into the society of Ghouls and learns the ways of the ghoul society while hiding his identity from the world. The story of this anime seems quite mundane, yet it is very interesting to enjoy.
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56. Dr. Stone
All three seasons of Dr. Stone have been an enjoyment for many viewers as the anime has gradually gained the interest of people in it. This anime is a prime content piece for science fans. The prominent inclusion of science in this anime is one that is hard to avoid.
This anime is based in a post-apocalyptic world where Taiju is one of two guys who survive a petrified blinding flash of light that turns every single person on the planet into statues. The anime is totally focused on the plan Taiju and his friend take through in order to restart civilization on Earth.
57. Bleach
Bleach is one of the craziest animes available on Netflix to watch. Bleach is a dark anime that involves spirits and ghosts. The entire series can get quite gory at times, which is why it has been enjoyed quite much by people. This anime revolves around Ichigo Kurosaki, who lives a normal high school life that is disrupted by a corrupt spirit that wishes to swallow mankind.
His family encounters a deadly situation with this spirit, which is then killed by Rukia, a soul reaper, who dies saving his family. Losing Rukia, Ichigo accepts to replace her as a soul reaper. His task is to hunt down all the hollows in the town and kill them. He is gradually joined by his friends and many people who become part of his mission, making it a success,
58. Bungo Stray Dogs
Bungo Stray Dogs is a very underrated anime series that holds major expectations from fans. This anime series has loads and bits of entertainment you would expect from a detective anime. The story and takeout of this anime are quite unique.
Bungo Stray Dogs is a story about an orphan boy, Nakajima Atsushi, who is tired of his life that seems pointless with no one to care. Standing next to a river one day, Atsushi finds a man trying to kill himself by the river. He says this guy from killing himself.
The guy turns out to be an influential figure at a very vital detective agency. Everyone at the detective agency seems to have a certain supernatural power of their own when Nakajima is hired by Dazai. He joins them to cover the biggest case of the agency, which is to catch a tiger who seems to have a connection with Atsushi. By the end of the case, it is gradually revealed that there is more to Atsushi to be explored.
59. Kengan Ashura
Kengan Ashura is another fist fighting and MMA-based anime series like Baki on Netflix that is, in fact, a favorite recommendation from Netflix. The series is based around gladiator arenas that have been a prominent part of Japan and its underworld, where wealthy high-class people hire gladiators for a fighting competition that includes unarmed action.
The winner of the match takes it all home. Tokita Ohma, also named Ashura, is a gladiator who joins the industry and builds his demand and fear among the gladiators of the arena as he gradually devastates every opponent he faces.
As time passes by, Ashura keeps on getting highly popular in the industry. The entire anime is based on the basic MMA knockout tournament drama similar to that of ‘Rocky.’
60. Farming Life in Another World
This is one of the most bizarre and extraordinary plots for an Isekai anime. Hiraku finds himself in big trouble when he dies and gets reincarnated into another world. While he died due to lack of good luck, the reincarnation only feels worse but he got a great tool.
The multipurpose tool can let him do anything he needs to do in his farming life. He has to build a farm with a diverse community connected to it.
All 60 anime pieces given are exclusively available on Netflix, and you can enjoy them on your own device based on your interests and needs.
Honorable Mentions
Genshin Impact – Lumine [Ka_9] – 437409
Reality Quest
MURD-052 and URE-061
Oni Chichi
Otonari no Moto Sakura-san Sono San
