What are the best anime?

My Neighbor Totoro is one of the classics from Studio Ghibli. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, this tale of magic, love, fantasy and adventure shows us the story of two young little sisters, Satsuki and Mei, that move with their father to a new house in the countryside while her mother is at the hospital. There, they will meet a forest spirit called Totoro only visible for the kids.

Dragon Ball Z is an anime series by which follows the adventures of Goku who, after learning that he is from another planet, along with the Z Warriors, defends the Earth against evil. It was produced by Toei Animation and was released in 1990.

Naruto Shippuden is a Japanese anime TV adapted from the manga series written by Masashi Kishimoto. This centers on Naruto Uzumaki who constantly searches for approval and recognition, as well as to become Hokage.

This anime is a story of Saitama, a hero who is a hero just for fun. Saitama can also defeat his enemies with a single punch. One Punch Man is based on Yusuke Murata's manga remake of ONE's original webcomic.

Sword Art Online is a fantasy romance anime series that tells a story about 10.000 VR players including Kirito and Asuna that are imprisoned on a game without the chance to return to real life. The anime was first released in 2012.

No Game No Life is a Japanese anime television series directed by Atsuko Ishizuka. It first aired on April 9, 2014, until June 24, 2014 closing with 12 episodes. It is based on a light novel series by Yū Kamiya.

Kenshin Himura was a relentless killer for the empire during the Shogunate, he promised never to kill again. This promise will be tested ten years later. Rurouni Kenshin is a 2012 Japanese film adaptation of the manga of the same name originally written by Nobuhiro Watsuki. 

The One Piece is an anime TV series adaptation of the manga series of the same name written by Eiichiro Oda. Since its inception on October 20, 1999, the show still continuously produces episodes following the life of Luffy.

A creature named Kyubey offers to grant Madoka a wish if she becomes a 'magical girl' and fights grotesque witches. A magical girl named Homura tries to stop this agreement, and the true nature of the contract with Kyubey is revealed.

Bleach is an anime series that is based on Tite Kubo's manga series of the same name. It follows Ichigo as he becomes a Soul Reaper, dedicating his life to protecting the innocent and helping spirits find peace.

Psycho-Pass is an anime series directed by Naoyoshi Shiotani and Katsuyuki Motohiro and written by Gen Urobuchi. The anime show follows the story of Akane Tsunemori and working with the police and the Sibyl System.

Fairy Tail is a Japanese animated series that takes place in a fictional world populated by wizards who coalesce into guilds. Lucy joins Fairy Tail, a guild famous for its destructive antics and her adventure begins.

Grave of the Fireflies is a Japanese animated war film based on the true story of Nosaka Akiyuki. It tells the struggle for survival of two orphan brothers during the bombing of Japan in 1945 months before the war ends.

Cowboy Bebop is an anime series that follows the story of the futuristic misadventures and tragedies of an easygoing bounty hunter and his partners that unravel their dark and mysterious past little by little.

Code Geass (Lelouch of the Rebellion) is an anime series created by Sunrise. It tells the story of The Holy Empire of Britannia as it conquers the country known as Japan and now call it Area 11.

Samurai Champloo follows the journey of these three eccentric individuals in an epic quest full of action, comedy, and dynamic sword fighting, all set to the beat of a unique hip-hop infused soundtrack.

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.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is an adaptation of the Fullmetal Alchemist manga. The story follows two brothers' quest for the Philosopher's Stone after an attempt at human transmutation goes horribly wrong.

Boku No Hero Academia: My Hero Academy is a Japanese action and adventure anime adapted  from the manga illustrated by Kohei Horikoshi's. It was released April 18, 2017. Christopher R. Sabat, Justine Briner and Luci Christian were the English voice-over.

The Seven Deadly Sins, also known as Nanatsu no Taizai, is a fantasy anime where a group of knights is disbanded. Ten years later,  there's a coup d'état the king is captured. The princess then starts a journey to find the Seven Deadly Sins.

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (Kôdo giasu: Hangyaku no rurûshu) is an action-adventure anime series sequel for Code Geass created by Sunrise. This anime was directed by Goro Taniguchi and written by Ichiro Okouchi.

When Saki Morimi gets into trouble with the police while in Washington D.C., she is helped by a Japanese man who calls himself Akira Takizawa. Akira has only two things, a gun and a cell phone loaded with 8.2 billion yen in digital money.

Rurouni Kenshin (also known as Samurai X) is a samurai-based anime show. It tells the story of a master swordsman that is traveling around Japan during the Meiji era. He arrives at a martial arts school in era of the opium trade wars.

JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken or JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is an anime based on Hirohiko Araki's manga of the same title. The action anime began airing on 2012 and revolves around a protagonist who fights against evil.

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, also known as Gurren Lagann, is an action-adventure mecha anime aired in 2007. This tells the story of Simon and Kamina who became symbols of rebellion against the Spiral King who isolated mankind.

After the world is nearly destroyed by a war, a young boy and his friends must fight to save the world from those who seek to conquer what is left of civilization. Future Boy Conan is a classic anime series directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

Dororo is a historical action anime that premiered in Winter 2019. The supernatural shonen anime began airing on January 7, 2019, and its end date is to be announced. The main characters of the anime are Hyakkimaru and Dororo.

Dragon Ball GT is a Japanese anime based on Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga. Set ten years after Dragon Ball Z, Goku and his team travel across the universe to find the Black Star Dragon Balls and prevent Earth's destruction.

Clannad is the anime adaptation of the visual novel developed by KEY for PC in 2004. It follows a high school student whose life is changed when he meets a lonely girl who had to repeat a year while all her friends finished high school. 

Steins;Gate is a Japanese animated series with 24 episodes and an OVA released by White Fox studio. It follows the story of a group of friends creates a machine to send messages across time. 

Hunter x Hunter is an adventure, fantasy, and martial arts anime series which is based on the manga series by Yoshihiro Togashi. The TV series was released in 2011. The story is about a young boy who aspires to become a Hunter.

Anime: A History is a non-fiction book by Jonathan Clemens. First published in 2013 by the British Film Institute, it provides a comprehensive history of Japanese animations.

Slam Dunk is a sports anime series in 1993. Delinquent Hanamichi Sakuragi plans to become a basketball player to impress Haruko Akagi. Sakuragi's motivation changed when he joins Team Shohoku and participates in the Japanese championship.

Understanding Manga and Anime is a non-fiction book by Robin E. Brenner. First published in 2007 by Libraries Unlimited, it provides a brief background information about anime and manga.

The Soul of Anime: Collaborative Creativity and Japan's Media Success Story is a non-fiction book by Ian Condry. First published in 2013 by Duke University Press Books, it focuses on the multi-media success of manga.

Devil May Cry is an anime series which follows the story of Dante, a half-demon, half-human demon hunter. Based on the namesake video games series.

Viewster is a free entertainment app that contains a catalog of movies, television series, anime, gaming series, documentaries, and more. It is compatible with iOS and Android devices as well as Smart TV, Chromecast, and Apple TV. 

This mobile app is an anime network for Android, where you will be able to chat with anime and manga fans from around the world, discover and share new anime titles and also create content to help grow the community. 

The Japanophile's Handbook is a non-fiction book by Alexei Maxim Russel. First published in by 2015 by Why Not-World Dot Com, it is regarded as the Otaku's official handbook.

Crunchyroll is a platform where you can watch your favorite animes. It has over 25,000 episodes and 15,000 hours of the latest and greatest anime series available, including a system that will help you discover new animes. 

Black Clover is an anime series adaptation of the adventure, fantasy manga of the same title by Yūki Tabata. The anime TV series was premiered on TV Tokyo on October 3, 2017, and it was directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara.

Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma originally began as a manga series and was adapted into an anime on October 2014 by Shueisha. It was directed by Yoshitomo Yonetani under J.C. Staff studio and has more than 61 released episodes.

18if is a mystery anime written by Atsuhiro Tomioka, directed by Koji Morimoto and produced by studio Gonzo. This tells the story of Haruto Tsukishiro who must fight his way into waking up from being trapped in the dream world.

Fist of the North Star is the anime adaptation of the manga with the same title. Set in a nuclear post-apocalypse, the story is about Kenshiro, a practitioner of the violent Hokuto Shinken. He battles the forces of evil who threatens peace.

The Anime Machine: A Media Theory of Animation is a non-fiction book by Alexei Maxim Russel. It proposes a new theory about Japanese animation and argues that anime is fundamentally different when compared with other visual media.

Cooking Master Boy is an anime adaptation of the manga series Chūka Ichiban! The anime series is directed by Masami Anno. The story is centered on a boy whose aim is to become the best chef he could be.

Yakitate!! Japan is a Japanese anime television series about 16-year old Kazuma Azuma. It was produced by Sunrise and aired on TV Tokyo and other local stations from 2004 to 2006. It had a total of 69 episodes.

Adult Manga: Culture and Power in Contemporary Japanese Society is a non-fiction book by Sharon Kinsella. First published in 2000 by University of Hawaii Press, it focuses on the history of the manga industry.

Toriko is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro and is about a Gourmet Hunter and his search for diverse foods to complete a full-course meal. On 2011, Toei Animation created an anime television series version of it.

Claymore is an anime series based on the manga with the same name. Set in an ancient time where humans are scared of demons, the only way to stop them are the Claymores, a group of women half-demon, half-human.

Straight from the Heart: Gender, Intimacy, and the Cultural Production of Shojo Manga is a non-fiction book by Jennifer S. Prough. First published in 2010, it focuses on the manga industry and its influence on other media.

Yume-iro Patissiere (Dream-Colored Pastry Chef) is a Japanese manga adapted into two anime television series by Pierrot and Studio Hibari. The series was licensed by Crunchyroll for online streaming with English subtitles. 

Ben-to is a Japanese manga series which was adapted into a 12-episode anime television series produced by David Production aired in Japan between October and December 2011. Funimation has licensed the anime in North America.

Ristorante Paradiso is a Japanese manga series that was adapted into an anime aired on Fuji TV's late night in 2009. It was officially streamed with English subtitles by Crunchyroll. It was also subsequently licensed for North American release.

Gourmet Girl Graffiti, known in Japan as Happy Cooking Graffiti (Kōfuku Gurafiti), is a comic strip manga that was adapted into a 12-episode anime television series adaptation by Shaft aired between January and March 2015.

Neon Genesis Evangelion is an action drama mecha anime released in 1995 which was created by Hideaki Anno by the studios Gainax and Tatsunoko Production. It centers on Shinji Ikari who was recruited as a member of an elite team of pilots. 

Parasyte: The Maxim is a science fiction Japanese anime series directed by Kenichi Shimizu and written by Shōji Yonemura. It follows the story of a 17-year-old Shinichi Izumi as he gets partially infected by a Parasyte, monsters that butcher and consume humans.

Mobile Suit Gundam is a TV anime series, produced and animated by Sunrise. It was created and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino and it premiered in Japan on April 7, 1979, until January 26, 1980, spanning 43 episodes.

The Ancient Magus' Bride is an anime series based on the manga by the same name. It tells the story of young Chise Hatori, who is bought by a non-human mage named Elias to be his apprentice and future wife. 

An office worker is resurrected in an alternate world by Being X as a girl. As Tanya Degurechaff, she joins the country's military and applies the same ruthless performance from his previous life to her military career. 

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is a 52-episode crime-action anime series that ran from 2002 to 2005. It tells the futuristic adventures of a female cyborg counter-intelligence agent and her support team.