Trigun is an action-comedy anime TV series that came out in 1998 and spanned 26 episodes in total. Vash the Stampede is an outlaw with a legend so ruthless that he has a 60 billion double dollars on his head. However, the real Vash the Stampede is not the same man that the rumors make him out to be.

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress is a 12-episode anime TV series released in 2016. During the Industrial Revolution, mankind is threatened by the sudden emergence of undead monsters, the Kabane, who can only be killed by piercing their heart through an iron plate.

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.

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. 

Akira is a cult classic and has been one of the most influential films in Japanese animation as well as the sci-fi genre in general. For a film that came out nearly four decades ago, the themes that it tackled and the story that it tried to convey are still very much relevant to this day. Not to mention the art and animation has held up beautifully though the years. It's a must-see for any post-apocalyptic anime fan.

Fans of the original sci-fi manga series have been waiting a long time for the adaptation of this series and it finally came in the form of the Blame! movie. It's a fresh new take on the story complete with amazing visuals and tons of action to go around. Some fans might be left wanting, but it's a great start for future adaptations.

Wolf's Rain is a story set in a post-apocalyptic world. Don't let that fool you into thinking that this is just another dark sci-fi story because it's not. From the animation to the various action sequences, there's a lot to like about this show. Add to that, the riveting story all the way to its beautiful conclusion, it's a must-see show for sure.

If you're looking for a good post-apocalyptic anime, this is a show that's often overlooked but it's really worth checking out. You can think of it as sort of a dark fairytale that delves deep into the philosophical side of things. It poses questions like why we live and for what purpose do we live for.