Anime: (IMDB 6.0, IMDB 50+ Votes, Last 365 Days), a list by Bob Saggot

8.7

/23138/

83

/538/

89

/127/

4.3

/22855/

8.7

/145278/

A Happy alien, Takopi, lands on Earth with one mission: to spread happiness! When he meets Shizuka, a lonely fourth grader, he vows to bring back her smile using his magical Happy Gadgets. But as he uncovers the pain in her life, Takopi learns that true happiness may require more than gadgets.

84

8.4

/9726/

83

/462/

87

/146/

3.9

/9216/

8.5

/172036/

When the intimidating Rintaro meets the open-minded Kaoruko, the unlikely duo grows closer. The issue? Their neighboring high schools hate each other.

84

83

7.9

/5691/

78

/384/

84

/71/

100

/6/

Popcorn

87

8.0

/88034/

age 14+

Six months ago, Hikaru vanished for a week. Now, as his best friend Yoshiki senses something amiss and confronts him, the harrowing truth emerges.

81

8.0

/9420/

78

/580/

85

/180/

8.2

/143334/

age 15+

Accused of murder and thrown into the Pit, a young orphan joins a group of monster fighters with special powers to uncover the truth and seek vengeance.

77

7.4

/27540/

73

/1505/

79

/270/

96

/27/

Popcorn

66

Metacritic

75

/8/

age 16+

When a mysterious villain threatens to open the gates of Hell, a devilishly handsome demon hunter could be the world's best hope for salvation.

73

7.0

/5585/

69

/586/

77

/99/

3.5

/4905/

92

/25/

Popcorn

60

Metacritic

73

/8/

7.1

/71059/

age 15+

In 2052, a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist develops a drug called Hapna — a cure-all that has the unexpected side-effect of causing death three years later. In response to this threat, a special force of agents—nicknamed "Lazarus"— is assembled to take on the malevolent Skinner.

78

69

7.8

/2727/

77

/297/

79

/63/

7.8

/80767/

One of the Lords of Dark Beasts, Clevatess’s reign shatters when he revives a hero he personally slayed and adopts an orphaned humanoid baby—the last hope to save a dying world. Now bound together, what fate awaits this unlikely trio?

86

67

8.8

/1630/

77

/54/

95

/17/

8.5

/16640/

In a world where heroism is a punishment, Xylo Forbartz, a condemned goddess killer, battles endless hordes of monstrous abominations as part of Penal Hero Unit 9004. Death is no escape, only a cycle of resurrection and relentless combat. But when Xylo encounters a mysterious new goddess, their unlikely alliance sparks a rebellion that could shatter the chains of eternal punishment.

78

63

7.5

/1645/

75

/264/

82

/48/

3.7

/670/

8.1

/88802/

Humans couldn’t handle magic without chanting until Monica Everett, the Silent Witch and one of the Seven Sages, made unspoken magecraft possible. Painfully shy, she enjoys seclusion. One day, Louis Miller, the Barrier Mage, delivers the king’s order: Go undercover at a prestigious school for nobles to guard the second prince. Get ready for her silent mission to begin!

73

61

7.2

/2145/

Trakt

69

/261/

77

/64/

7.5

/65198/

age 14+

After a life-changing incident, timid college student Koichi Haimawari accepts an offer from revered vigilante Knuckleduster to train as his protégé.

78

58

8.0

/2143/

75

/145/

78

/35/

4.0

/6440/

8.1

/25218/

Six studios and seven directors adapt the early works of Tatsuki Fujimoto, the mastermind behind "Chainsaw Man," into an anime anthology. Each episode is an anime adaptation of a short story he drew from ages seventeen to twenty-six, including the first manga he ever submitted for competition. Watch as vivid tales of young love, chaos, madness, and the bonds between people unfold in each episode.

70

58

6.9

/1790/

70

/296/

74

/42/

7.0

/88344/

Reincarnation had Ryo dreaming of peace, but instead he lands into a monster-infested wilderness. With water magic and eternal youth, he survives countless wicked concoctions for 20 years, becoming one of the most powerful magicians ever. Ryo’s fate shifts when he meets Abel, a genius knight, thrusting him into magical society’s spotlight. Thus, the Water Magician’s wild adventure begins!

69

58

6.7

/1444/

68

/355/

75

/69/

6.9

/77769/

Beryl Gardenant, a middle-aged swordsman running a dojo in the backwaters, lives a quiet life, until Allucia, former student and Commander of the Royal Order of Knights, appears! Beryl’s life is about to change dramatically! City life. Old students. New friends and formidable foes. It’s all too much. But after years of training, he has mad skills, and he’s been dubbed “the backwater swordmaster.”

69

56

6.5

/1929/

69

/233/

77

/67/

6.8

/33867/

After a Momotaro assassin suddenly kills his adoptive father, Shiki vows to avenge him. But first, he must learn to control his newly awakened Oni blood.

72

55

6.9

/1443/

68

/210/

80

/39/

7.3

/59242/

age 11+

A diligent teen winds up living with his spunky childhood friend, a trainee witch, to protect her from a dire prophecy. But can they survive high school?

68

53

6.6

/1117/

66

/255/

75

/63/

6.8

/71607/

Banished as "useless," Zenos, a self-taught healer from the slums, turns despair into defiance and opens a secret clinic in the city's shadows. With unlicensed, unmatched magic, he cures, comforts, and rights wrongs, quietly becoming a legend. But as his power grows, even the royal palace takes notice. Can he buck the odds and heal a world that cast him aside?

73

49

7.0

/744/

71

/141/

83

/43/

7.0

/42613/

God created nine races in the ancient times. Humans were the weakest, most ridiculed race among them. Light, a human boy, was fortunate enough to be invited to join a party of all nine races called the "Assembly of the Races." He was happy being a member for a while, but that was a short dream. His hopes were only to be betrayed by his fellow members at the largest, most heinous dungeon "Abyss." After surviving by himself at the bottom of Abyss, Light learns the true meaning of his gift "Unlimited Gacha." Light will rise from the worst despair to build his own empire of the strongest players.

69

48

6.7

/1305/

67

/214/

76

/29/

6.6

/59155/

Akira Oda and his high school classmates are summoned to another world! While the other students are granted cheat abilities through the summoning, Akira merely gains the abilities of a mediocre "assassin." However, his status soon surpasses "hero," the strongest profession. After Akira becomes suspicious of the King behind the summoning, he is falsely framed for a crime and forced to flee.

74

47

7.3

/1043/

71

/153/

79

/27/

7.4

/48199/

In the middle of a ball, Scarlet's fiancé, Kyle, suddenly calls off their engagement. She's falsely accused of being a bully and people unfairly call her a "Villainess." The aristocrats and noble families all denounce her. For years, she had to put up with his abuse and idiocy, but she can't take anymore of it! At her wit's end, she asks for one last favor; to give him a good fist in the face. So begins Scarlet's story of revenge against Kyle and his cronies! A fantasy about an elegant yet rebellious fighter, who doesn't let anyone take advantage of her!!

69

47

6.7

/1153/

66

/110/

76

/42/

7.0

/49371/

The Shiunji family with their seven children reside in a mansion within Tokyo’s Setagaya ward. The eldest son, Arata, is tired of being pushed around by his five sisters and daydreams of a life without them. That is, until Arata’s father reveals a shocking truth—Arata isn’t biologically related to his sisters! The siblings’ relationships will be tested as they navigate life in this new light.

70

45

6.8

/737/

67

/155/

76

/35/

3.4

/942/

6.9

/23152/

High-school student Amate Yuzuriha lives peacefully in a space colony floating in outer space. But when she meets a war refugee named Nyaan, Amate is drawn into the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle.

80

44

8.2

/625/

78

/67/

83

/31/

4.2

/3757/

7.9

/2473/

When My Melody's visit to the Cloud Kingdom leads to a whirlwind of trouble, can she, Kuromi and their friends save their home before it's too late?

65

44

6.5

/926/

64

/197/

70

/33/

6.4

/45147/

Kurt Rockhans is a kind-hearted errand boy for a hero’s party, the Flaming Dragon Fang. One day, he's banished from the party and finds out he has the lowest rank in combat. In order to make a living, Kurt picks up various jobs and discovers he has astonishing abilities. Though he doesn't realize it yet, Kurt has SSS-rank skills in anything other than fighting, as he sets off on a new journey.

75

44

7.6

/909/

71

/84/

77

/30/

7.6

/42233/

Yu Ayase, son of a late legendary actress, is overwhelmingly mediocre. When he’s invited to stay with his mother’s friend, Yu is shocked to find out that he’ll be living with three prodigy sisters who possess both beauty and talent…and who rule his new school as the Three Emperors. Can Yu manage to melt the sisters’ cold hearts and fulfill his mother’s last wish for him to build a happy family?

66

44

6.4

/1491/

64

/209/

71

/22/

6.6

/10159/

After rebel forces attack Earth, a carefree heir becomes the prime suspect and joins a special military unit to find the true mastermind on the Moon.

78

43

8.0

/646/

76

/98/

80

/27/

3.7

/286/

7.8

/15223/

age 8+

On the beautiful Prince Edward Island in Canada, an orphan named Anne Shirley is mistakenly sent to Green Gables, the home of Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. They choose to adopt her anyway, as Anne finds friendship, love, and happiness in her new home. Come along for the story of a purehearted and imaginative girl growing up, leaving for college, and returning home a changed woman.

72

43

7.1

/1004/

71

/164/

74

/21/

3.4

/401/

7.3

/47688/

Real estate agents Reiko Kujirai and Hajime Kudo work in the nostalgic Kowloon Walled City. As they spend more time together, Reiko’s feelings for Hajime grow. But when she finds a photo of him and his former fiancée, she’s shocked to see the woman looks exactly like her. Reiko then realizes a chilling truth: she has no memory of her past.

71

43

7.2

/1202/

64

/133/

77

/22/

7.3

/29983/

Jinta journeys through a century-spanning epic, all while questioning why he wields a sword.

81

41

7.8

/580/

76

/108/

90

/17/

4.0

/745/

8.1

/23482/

This town, is not just a normal town. There's laughter, love and emotional moments. An unpredictable ordinary life presented by the residents! Exciting stuffs come one after another. Welcome to CITY.

63

41

6.3

/905/

61

/173/

65

/28/

6.5

/43734/

Not every party treats you like a hero—especially when you’re a lowly red mage like Yuke. So, after years of constant ridicule by his A-rank party members, he ditches them. Searching for a new party, he reunites with former students Marina, Silk, and Rain, and joins their group. But on a quest to conquer the world’s greatest dungeon, they become entangled in chaos that threatens the world.

73

41

7.1

/753/

66

/119/

80

/22/

7.5

/26230/

In near-future Japan with ultra-low birthrates, children are treasured but monitored. Santa is banned as dangerous. One snowy December 25th, middle-schooler Kazushige Sanda, descendant of Santa, is attacked by classmate Fuyumura who wants him to find her missing friend, Ono. "Santa, please find my friend." To protect children from adults, Sanda decides to become Santa and fight the adults.

NEW

66

41

6.4

/692/

62

/137/

72

/16/

6.5

/30404/

After a brutal war, magic swordsman Kyle defeats the Demon King but is left dying. A crimson crystal sends him four years into the past to his once-destroyed hometown where he finds his lost loved ones alive. Armed with future knowledge, Kyle vows to prevent the coming tragedy and rewrite fate.

68

40

6.5

/790/

66

/156/

76

/23/

6.6

/50573/

In Eternal Nations, a fantasy strategy game where players manage an empire, Takuto Ira is a legendary player who sits atop the leaderboard. Takuto goes unconscious during a hospitalization and awakens on the continent of Idoragya, which looks just like the game. Takuto meets Sludge Atou, his favorite unit in the game, and decides to build Mynoghra, an evil empire.

75

40

7.6

/515/

Trakt

70

/83/

80

/26/

3.5

/226/

7.6

/30702/

Renako Amaori is leaving her awkward and lonely junior high school life behind, determined to become a normal girl with normal friends in high school. Glamorous, confident Mai Ouzuka is Renako’s total opposite: wealthy, outgoing, and a literal fashion model. Against the odds, the two girls form an immediate connection. Renako thinks she may have found the best friend of her dreams…until Mai’s romantic confession sends her into a tailspin. Renako wants to prove to Mai that being BFFs is better than being girlfriends, but Mai is dead set on convincing Renako that they’re destined to be lovers.

79

40

7.4

/410/

75

/119/

90

/16/

3.7

/257/

8.0

/22633/

Following the collapse of civilization, one storied hotel stands among the ruins of Tokyo’s Ginza district. Overrun by nature, this lone hotel continues to defy humanity’s collapse. Current guests: zero. Check-ins scheduled today: zero. Yesterday’s website traffic: zero. Enter with caution in this story of survival and mystery in a world where the memory of humanity begins to fade.

76

39

7.7

/389/

73

/78/

77

/24/

8.0

/24876/

High schooler Ruri Tanigawa loves shiny things. She loves them so much that she heads into the mountains to search for crystals herself—where she unexpectedly meets Nagi Arato, a graduate student studying mineralogy. As the pair start collecting minerals together, Ruri begins developing a genuine appreciation for science and the beauty of the natural world.

72

38

6.8

/437/

69

/97/

80

/22/

7.3

/24902/

Marie, the second daughter of a poor baron’s household, is treated like a servant by her parents. Even at Marie’s birthday party, her beautiful elder sister, Anastasia, is the star. Outside, Marie bumps into Count Kyuros Granado, who falls for her at first sight. Yet, due to a misunderstanding, the Count proposes to Anastasia. After a tragic accident, Marie must marry the count instead!

77

38

8.0

/803/

73

/61/

73

/15/

8.5

/39052/

Unbeknownst to those around her, the staggering potential of this ashen-haired “Beast” will soon catapult her to the national stage—and down the path of a legend. Follow her journey as the gates open on this hot-blooded Cinderella story!

67

38

6.3

/534/

62

/94/

78

/28/

6.7

/25090/

Togo Asagaki was the Red Ranger in a heroic Ranger squad. During their final battle against an evil organization, he gave his life to guarantee their triumph. But fate had other plans, and he found himself reborn in an entirely different world. Embracing his new role as an adventurer, he transforms into Kizuna Red and continues his pursuit of justice, helping those in need.

67

38

6.4

/693/

61

/70/

77

/26/

7.0

/17360/

On Seiran Island, secret society NLNS is united by Junnosuke Tachibana, who is determined to crush a law. They have found a benefactor, an unknown rich man, who offers them a secret base and cash. Their mission is to locate a mysterious girl and stop the law, keeping the SHO off their trail.

65

37

6.2

/525/

59

/108/

75

/27/

6.5

/27546/

Sophia Reeler, a timid noble, received the Gorilla God’s blessing—the ultimate combat power. Now her dream of a peaceful student life is shattered as the royal knights recruit her unrivaled strength. Juggling school, the knight life, and her overwhelming power, Sophia learns the hard way that gorilla strength isn’t so simple.

69

37

6.5

/578/

68

/139/

74

/18/

7.0

/38741/

After a life of honesty left him betrayed, Liam is reborn into a vast interstellar empire with one goal: be the galaxy’s worst evil lord. But no matter how hard he tries to be a tyrant, his “wicked” plans keep backfiring into peace, prosperity, and adoring fans. Galactic chaos, magic, and mecha await in this hilariously misconstructed tale of a villain who can’t help but to impress.

69

36

6.6

/388/

65

/86/

76

/24/

6.9

/26851/

When superstar adventurer Dennis gets booted from the world’s strongest party, he teams up with runaway Atelier to serve up his true passion—delicious cuisine. But this not-so-average eatery has not-so-average patrons. Dennis will battle his quirky customers’ troubles with his trusty butcher knife and wok. Visit Adventurer’s Restaurant and fill up your heart and stomach!

72

35

7.0

/643/

70

/103/

76

/14/

7.4

/37282/

An MMO gamer awakens as the Black-Winged Tyrant, Lufas Maphaahl, rising from her sealed fate—only to find this is very real. Her defeat 200 years ago unleashed monsters of death, and the legend is one of terror. Now, trapped in the body of history's most feared conqueror, he must survive a world that wants her dead…and uncover why he's here.

68

35

6.6

/515/

67

/114/

70

/18/

3.4

/215/

7.2

/41049/

Philia Adenauer hails from a family renowned for producing Saints for generations in the Kingdom of Girtonia. Saints fight to protect humankind from monsters, and Philia underwent rigorous education and training to earn her title. After her fiancé, Julius, breaks off their engagement, Philia is sold to the kingdom of Parnacorta for resources. Will her homeland survive without her?!?

76

34

7.7

/357/

75

/87/

76

/13/

7.9

/29171/

Forced to give up playing guitar when her mother remarried a rich real estate tycoon, Lilisa Suzunomiya's passion for music reawakens when she meets Otoha Kurogane, her seemingly perfect classmate who is secretly a heavy metal drummer!

72

33

6.5

/424/

65

/38/

89

/17/

7.1

/8613/

When high schooler Mari runs late for school, she never expects to fall for Tsunagu—a gentle, sensitive, beastfolk! In a world where beastfolk are segregated behind walls, Mari and Tsunagu show their differences are truly bridges. Can their love overcome the divide between beastfolk and humanity?

75

33

7.4

/220/

70

/60/

81

/16/