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What are the best anime?
Listing the best anime of all time is a major impossible mission. We have different preferences and really, there is no formula for greatness. But, as agents of entertainment and show business, we took up shinobidea's challenge. Listed below are some of the greatest anime series and movies that graced our TV screens since the birth of the anime genre. Did we miss anything? Perhaps, an underrated show that you've watched years ago? Share it with us through the comments section below!
Attack on Titan
In 2014's Tokyo Anime Award, one of the prestigious award-giving bodies in Japan, hailed Shingeki No Kyojin or Attack on Titan the rightful recipient of the Animation of the Year award. Apart from its superb animation, the anime series has a dark twist of fate for its characters, too. Hajime Isayama, the author of the manga, is known for killing off major characters. Isn't it ironic that that makes Attack on Titan one of the best anime shows to watch today?
Naruto Shippuden
Another great anime series on our list is none other than the show that gave birth to the strongest ninja from Konoha. Yeah, it's Naruto Shippuden! This sequel witnesses Uzumaki Naruto's attempt to be the next Hokage and to reunite his squad one more time to save his town against the Mother of Chakra. We won't spoil you any further. Just watch the show today if you haven't seen a single episode yet! It will surely grow on you. Enjoy!
One-Punch Man
Unlike most protagonists in anime series who strive for greatness, One-Punch Man delivers a different angle. Saitama, the show's lead character, is already the strongest in his world. He's the ultimate crème de la crème and you'd think that he has everything, right? But, no. Our hero is bored since no one can beat him. Yes, that is his major dilemma. One-Punch Man's witty and funny scenes coupled with breathtaking action clips is a must-watch so make sure you don't miss this one out!
Spirited Away
I don't think I should even bother to explain why Spirited Away is one of the best anime movies ever made. But for those of you who didn't know, Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi is the first and ONLY anime film that ever won the distinguished Academy Award for Best Animated Feature award. Watch one of the greatest Hayao Miyazaki masterpieces today by clicking the button below.
My Neighbor Totoro
Looks like our list is full of Hayao Miyazaki masterworks. Well, can you even blame us? My Neighbor Totoro, or Tonari no Totoro, may not have won any honorable awards but it is one of the most iconic movies made by the renowned Studio Ghibli animation film studio based in Japan. And I'm pretty sure that if you're a big fan of this genre, it is most unlikely that you have not heard of this. So, why don't you give it a try and follow Satsuke and Mei in their new adventures?
Dragon Ball Z
Dragon Ball is one of the longest-running anime series. If it is not one of the best anime shows to watch, why do you think it's still ongoing? With non-stop action, strange and weird fusions, a mythical dragon, golden dragon balls, you can never go wrong with this show. Start binge-watching its over 300 episodes today!
Sword Art Online
If you're into virtual reality RPG, then Sword Art Online should definitely be in your watchlist! Back in 2013, when it was first released in TV, the anime show won the Best Original Story award from Tokyo Anime Award event. If you don't believe us that it is worth your time, then maybe the review of over a thousand fans will. See it for yourself!
No Game No Life
Just like with One-Punch Man, our characters for No Game No Life suffer the same conflict. They are the best gamers of their era and no one can seem to beat them. But, as they were transferred to another dimension where gaming is equal to your right to live, will they survive? Unravel the answer by watching the anime show today!
Bleach
We all know who the Grim Reaper is, with ever-looming presence waiting to knock on our door. What about a Soul Reaper though? Ever wondered what it's like in a day in their life? Well, the anime Bleach may not be an accurate depiction, but it is an entertaining one. Prepare yourself for a supernatural adventure full of monsters, swordfights, and the orange-haired teenager at the center of it all. Bleach is a critically-acclaimed anime series that's been praised for its compelling story, amazing action sequences, and great character development. It's a show that we've re-watched many times and will probably continue to do so for years to come. Getsuga Tenshou!
Fairy Tail
When you first hear the words Fairy Tail, you might think of those classic fairy tale stories that you used to read back when you were a kid. Don't get confused though as we are talking about the anime series called Fairy Tail. It's an epic action-packed anime filled with wizards and magic. On top of that, you get charming and hilarious characters and a solid story to go along with them. If you like anime shows with cool over-the-top battles and good character development, there's a lot to like about Fairy Tail. Tag along for the ride as the Fairy Tail Guild goes on wild and crazy adventures.
Princess Mononoke
One of the epic adventures of Studio Ghibli, the Princess Mononoke tells the epic story of the young warrior Ashitaka that travels to the west to find a cure for a deadly curse that is haunting him. In the west, he finds the powerful Lady Eboshi and her people of Iron Town that are in conflict with the mysterious Princess Mononoke, a girl that was raised by wolves. The Princess wants to save the forest and the animal and spirits that live there.
Hunter x Hunter
Hunter x Hunter is an adventure, fantasy, and martial arts anime series which is based on the manga series by Yoshihiro Togashi. The anime adaptation by Madhouse was released in 2011. The story revolves around a young boy named Gon Freecss who aspires to become a Hunter. You will witness his journey as he takes on the Hunter examinations and the deadly challenges that await him.
Steins;Gate
The concept of time travel is nothing new in the world of science fiction. In the case of the anime Steins;Gate though, it somehow gets applied in such a weird way that you can't help but think if it's actually possible. If the idea of a mad scientist using a microwave to send a banana back in time isn't weird, we don't know what is. Get past that though, and you'll realize the show is trying to tell a much deeper story. At its core, it's truly about a group of flawed by likable characters and how they are affected by the often-difficult decisions they make in their lives. It's funny, intense, and an occasionally dark anime show and it's everything you'd hope this kind of show would be.
Fate/Stay Night
Fate/Stay Night is an action adventure dark fantasy anime series written by Takuya Sato. This battle-filled anime is about how a magi and a mystical female warrior team up for a prestigious battle tournament. However, it isn't all about fighting anymore when one of them starts to develop feelings for the other.
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- #1May 18, 2017"With only 1 review at 3/5 stars, the search result doesn't really make any case for Future Boy Conan being any good or even popular. The description does mention the show as being a classic directed by Miyazaki, but the actual content of the link doesn't seem to be very emphatic about this. And as someone that used to watch quite a bit of anime. I have to say even among Miyazaki's works, this show pales in comparison to Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water. Anyway, beyond the result being an anime series, it really fails to properly answer the full intent of the query."
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Future Boy Conan - #2May 16, 2018"Wonderful and brilliant are the two words I would use to describe Hunter x Hunter. This is one of my favorite anime series and for good reason. This specific set contains the first half of the first arc. You get an overview of their world and get to experience a really good story in the process. The bonus features aren't great, but everything else makes you not even recognize them. Great addition to any collection."
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Hunter x Hunter - #3March 29, 2017"Samurai Champloo is an excellent series from the people who made Cowboy Bebop, the animated sequence in Kill Bill, and a few sequences in the Animatrix. So if you are a fan of Cowboy Bebop you may enjoy the innovative energy, drama and beauty of this television series. Although you will find similarities in style there are many differences; Bebop was about dreaming of the past Champloo is focused on the future."
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Samurai Champloo - #4May 22, 2017"Urobuchi Gen it's one of the greatest anime writers, and Psycho Pass, one of its original creations, is no exception to this rule. Psycho Pass sets in a near future where police can quantify a person's state of mind to calculate its Crime Coefficient. But, what'll happen when an awesome and charismatic villain tries to destroy the system to reveal its moral flaws? You'll need to watch it to know it!"
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Psycho-Pass - #5January 11, 2017"Sword Art Online. SAO. The series that introduces a lot of youngsters into the anime world. The premise it's great: the protagonist enters a a Virtual Reality MMO where if you die, you die also in the real world. What's going on? Who's behind this wicked idea? There's a lot of actions, twists and romances... But also some letdown episodes. It's not perfect, but it's great and enjoyable."
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Sword Art Online - #6November 12, 2017"As an Anime nut I am always looking for something new to watch and have been hooked on Seven Deadly Sins for some time now. I am generally not a binge watcher but once I turned on Seven Deadly Sins I was so hooked that I bought one DVD set and had to buy another very quickly as I was craving more content for my new favorite show. If you are an anime fan don't miss out on it."
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The Seven Deadly Sins - #7May 6, 2017"Sie sind das Essen und wir sind die Jäger"! Where to begin with this anime masterpiece? Attack on Titan its stunningly amazing: a top notch animation, a thrilling plot, unique and complex characters and the most craziest actions scenes of 2000's anime! Don't forget to read the manga after you finish the anime to know what will happen next to Eren and the others."
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Attack on Titan - #8November 3, 2017"This is a great contender for best anime. It's surprisingly dark, brooding, has a great story and well developed characters. Overall a great ride. Be aware, Brotherhood is actually the second adaptation of the anime, the first being made before the manga was finished, so Brotherhood has a much better ending thats fully fleshed out and quite enjoyable."
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood - #9March 16, 2017"Don't get underwhelmed by Knights of Sidonia CG animation. If you accept its style, you will enjoy a great post-apocalyptic sci-fi anime with mecha battles, aliens and an antixenophobic message. The second half plays with more innovatives ideas and focus more in the characters instead of the action, a change that I greatly enjoyed."
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Knights of Sidonia - #10April 11, 2017"Ajin is more that it seems in a first glance. Perhaps you'll think it'll be an action anime full of tropes but it has some unique ideas and characters. The Ajin, a new sub-species of apparentely inmortal beings, are the center of everything and a perfect excuse to try to answer the question "what is really a man?". "
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Ajin: Demi Human - #11January 18, 2018"Grave of the Fireflies is anti war anime. It is known for being one of the saddest and most dramatic anime stories ever. It centers around two Japanese brothers in World War 2 Japan. If you like anime this might be for you but I'm not into anime so it isn't very fitting to me, but might be for many others."
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Grave of the Fireflies - #12January 14, 2018"Code Geass is legitimately one of the best anime series to ever be created. If you enjoy an incredibly intelligent main character that uses people as pawns in his real life chess game, you'll enjoy this anime. The plot is excellent, the character development is off the charts, and the animation is great."
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Code Geass - #13April 11, 2019"In terms of art and animation, I commend this anime. The production value is so high, the animation is colorful and eye-catching especially for younger boys. And I think what really made this one of the best animes of all time is the voice acting. Zeru and Suzaku's voices really fit them!"
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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - #14November 13, 2017"I was on a search far and wide. I came across bleach. Here i am, thinking about laundry and bleached blondes; little did i know i was on the verge of one great Anime series. Not only that, but this set is cleaned up and on high quality blu-ray. Doesn't get any better than this."
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Bleach - #15May 19, 2018"I can't believe the whole set is available! I love Clannad! Its such a sweet story about friendships and learning to break out of your shell. I love the main character. The school problems are just like mine! Every anime fan should have Clannad in their collection."
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Clannad - #16January 6, 2017"Anime seems to be taking over the world. So why not a series about saving the world from being taken over. Looks like a lot of folks love this, and about 10% hate it, an interesting spread. But I guess anime has very devoted fans who can be very critical as well."
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Dragon Ball Z - #17April 12, 2018"This is all subjective, and I don't agree with the solution. but my favorite anime is Naruto. There is so much amazing action and witty plot/backstory. It's such a great anime and will have you wanting more because of it's intense action and suspenseful plot."
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No Game No Life - #18May 1, 2018"I always feel video game animes don't live up to other high quality animes, or their video game counterparts. This isn't an exception, it's fairly dull and uninvolved. If you want an anime based on a video game, Castlevania on Netflix is what you want."
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Devil May Cry - #19March 7, 2019"I am a 90s baby so yes i have seen this anime. This anime is hella funny with Onizuka's embarassing antics. Aside from that it also made my insides feel warm...And now I am currently re-watching its past episodes. Reminisicing my childhood days..."
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Great Teacher Onizuka - #20March 7, 2019"Been hearing about Blue Exorcist for years already but i just recently watched this after I saw an episode of this anime on Amazon Prime while I was at my friend's house. This anime is filled with fantastic action sequences and so engaging story."
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Blue Exorcist - #21May 25, 2017"Unsure what exactly is being searched for but Fullmetal Alchemist is definitely an anime series that might interest the searcher. It's not necessarily the best of all time. The results all come down to preference but this may be a place to begin."
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Fullmetal Alchemist - #22April 27, 2018"A lot of people might argue, but I believe that Claymore is one of the best anime series of all time. This series touched on a lot of moral aspects of life that I feel most anime leaves alone. This anime really made me thing. I enjoyed it a lot."
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Claymore - #23February 19, 2017"Unsure what exactly is being searched for but Aku no Hana is definitely an anime series that might interest the searcher. It's not necessarily the best of all time. The results all come down to preference but this may be a place to begin."
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Aku No Hana - #24March 7, 2019"Let's admit that Rurouni Kenshin isnt the best samurai series out there that i have seen. But this made me an anime fan and the very first samurai series that i saw. Indeed a classic anime on Amazon Prime that you must see."
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Rurouni Kenshin - #25November 6, 2017"There are a lot of great anime series out there, but this is one of the best. One Punch Man offers enough depth for an anime aficionado, but is also accessible to the casual viewer. This is my favorite anime series by far."
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One-Punch Man - #26November 5, 2017"The link is to a Amazon Product page for the DVD movie for Princess Mononoke. The product page also offers a Blu-ray version on the movie. The reviews for the movie currently rank at 4.5 with over 1,800 customer reviews."
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Princess Mononoke - #27March 5, 2019"if you are looking for an anime on Hulu that you wanna bingewatch then i suggest that you watch Steins;Gate isntead. this anime can be watched on Hulu with subs and has 24 episodes only. So you can finish this in a week."
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Steins;Gate - #28March 7, 2019"Incomparable anime! It is full of deep story, crazy actions and characters that will get close to your heart. Unfortunately, you can't watch this in English dubbed on Amazon Prime but that's totally fine with me."
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Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann - #29November 15, 2018"Multimedia project that derives from the franchise The Art of 18 and that now has a game for mobile and virtual reality, as well as an anime produced by the Gonzo studio with premiere in the summer of 2017"
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18if - #30November 4, 2017"I'm really not a fan of this anime. There are so many better ones out there to watch. The only reason I would consider finishing this is if I ran out of other shows to watch, which won't happen anytime soon."
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Paprika - #31March 7, 2019"Anyone looking for a dark and gritty story then I suggest that you check out this anime on Amazon Prime. Oh and I also watched the first season of this and i find that this is so much better than season one."
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Darker than Black - #32November 4, 2017"If we're talking solely by popularity in America, Naruto would be the best selling. However, as an anime nerd I'd say there are far better anime out there even for beginners. It's recognizable though."
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Naruto Shippuden - #33January 13, 2018"An extraordinary experience and one of the best anime films ever created, this is a must see! Moving and amazingly crafted, this is one of my favorite films and it is well deserving of its Oscar win."
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Spirited Away - #34March 7, 2019"Made in Abyss has everything i love about anime. This is beautiful, and has a wonderful sense of adventure and fun characters. This is actually the main reason why I got an Amazon Prime susbcription."
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Made in Abyss - #35June 5, 2018"I'm a big manga fan and found Fist of the North Star to be very funny yet also very entertaining. Kenshiro is a very interesting character and all of his combat movies are very exciting to watch."
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Fist of the North Star - #36January 22, 2019"Brutal & violent, just like how I like my anime shows. Its gritty and scary despite its outlandishness. It aslo instills a fear of regular people. Just watch it, youll see what m babbling about 😂"
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Parasyte: The Maxim - #37January 22, 2019"The "father" of all mecha anime. Now before you hang me, I know this probably isn't the first mechasuit anime in existence, but I think this one is the show that made the genre popular. XD"
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Mobile Suit Gundam - #38May 22, 2018"Yu Yu Hakusho is a good anime show, it has many interesting stories and everyone will enjoy this. This show is amazing for watching at night before sleeping. Highly recommend it."
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Yu Yu Hakusho - #39November 13, 2017"Puella Magi Madoka Magica is the best anime title. The story is beautiful and the artwork is amazing. The dialog and accompanying music also help to bring this story to lige."
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica - #40November 6, 2017"I took this advice and decided to watch this anime, and wow what a classic! This has to be the most western style anime I've seen in a while, not to mention how classic it is."
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Cowboy Bebop - #41June 25, 2018"This is a very deep graphic anime. The mystique and depth of characters is very good and interesting. I really liked the resolution of the graphics and attention to detail."
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Castlevania - #42March 12, 2019"Best anime to watch on Crunchyroll. PERIOD. Too bad it only lasted for 24 episodes. If only it had been a little longer, it would be much better and not cliff hanging. 😊"
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Fate/Stay Night - #43March 7, 2019"Discovered this anime on Amazon Prime while browsing new anime to watch. Am only six epsiodes in and I can already say that this will be on my top list of anime shows."
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Dororo - #44March 12, 2019"When I first watched Eyeshield 21, this is where I knew that I am going to be in a football team. And although i failed i would like my child to fulfill my dream."
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Eyeshield 21 - #45May 21, 2018"This show is not really for me but my kids like it. I was happy that it didn't cost me too much to order this and at least the quality of it seemed pretty good."
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Dragon Ball Z Kai - #46May 17, 2018"It came in great condition. I bought it for my fiancé as a random gift. He loves this Anime. If You are loooking for something fun to watch this is perfect!"
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My Hero Academia - #47November 23, 2018"I love the concept of this show ❤️️ Fairy Tail will make you love the main characters Natsu, Gray, erza, Lucy, happy and root for them no matter what!"
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Fairy Tail - #48November 8, 2017"This is a really interesting anime with amazing artwork. The adventure is great, and you get to see a really interesting story unfold."
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Eden of the East - #49November 27, 2017"The Ancient Magus' Bride is an anime series based on the manga by the same name. i watched it and I found it to be so much fun."
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The Ancient Magus' Bride - #50March 12, 2019"I’ve never heard of this show but after I have watched on crunchyrol, I have always wanted to discover new anime to watch!"
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JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken - #51March 12, 2019"I’m done binge watching Naruto and Naruto Shippuden and I think that I’m gonna watch this anime on crunchyroll. 👌🏻"
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Boruto: Naruto Next Generations - #52November 13, 2017"A very good choice, however when recommending Studio Ghibli, consider "Spirited Away" as a strong contender."
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My Neighbor Totoro - #53January 22, 2019"cool suggestion for anime, but I prefer gundam and i think it should be higher than evangelion :)"
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Neon Genesis Evangelion - #54May 20, 2018"I don't gamble but this would be good for those who do. A very interesting thriller for sure."
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Kakegurui - #55November 1, 2017"I really enjoyed this anime. It has a great story arc. I loved the adventures."
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One Piece - #56March 12, 2019"Please give me a review of this anime I badly need it for my school. 💔"
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YuruYuri - #57April 17, 2019"It amazing"
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| Rank | Answers | Type | Votes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attack on Titan | TV Shows | 47 | Paid |
| 2 | Naruto Shippuden | TV Shows | 39 | Paid |
| 3 | Paprika | Movies | 38 | Paid |
| 4 | One-Punch Man | TV Shows | 38 | Free |
| 5 | Spirited Away | Movies | 36 | Paid |
| 6 | My Neighbor Totoro | Movies | 36 | Paid |
| 7 | Dragon Ball Z | TV Shows | 33 | Paid |
| 8 | Sword Art Online | TV Shows | 32 | Paid |
| 9 | No Game No Life | TV Shows | 32 | Paid |
| 10 | One Piece | TV Shows | 29 | Paid |