I used to watch anime a lot. Over time I ended up finishing around ninety series, with many more to watch later.
This page isn’t a full list. These are simply the ones that impacted me enough that I still remember them long after the story ends.
A Lull in the Sea
The first underwater anime I saw that felt visually stunning and unique.
A Silent Voice (Movie)
One of the first anime I watched centered around a deaf character. The story stayed with me.
Ajin: Demi-Human
One of the most interesting interpretations of immortality I’ve seen. The visuals made it very distinct.
Arashi no Yoru ni
One of the first anime I watched where the characters were entirely animals.
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Assassination Classroom
Surprisingly funny at times. I’m pretty sure I even learned a trick or two from the assassin techniques.
B: The Beginning
A strange coincidence led me back to this anime after hearing a sound from it in a dream.
Beelzebub
A delinquent raising a baby demon is still one of the funniest setups I’ve seen. I watched it twice.
Blood Lad
This anime really deserved another season. It felt like it ended before it could fully grow.
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Blue Exorcist
I remember learning one of the ending songs and writing out the Japanese lyrics.
Bubble (Movie)
Visually amazing. The parkour movement and bubble world made it feel unique.
Cautious Hero
A ridiculous concept that somehow turned out pretty funny.
Code Geass
Lelouch was a genius. The story was wild and unforgettable.
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Death Note
Still one of the best psychological thrillers I’ve ever watched.
Death Parade
The cheerful opening hides the heavy themes waiting underneath.
Dorohedoro
A strange world with incredible style and unforgettable characters.
Dororo
A powerful story about reclaiming what was taken and becoming human again.
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Fabulous Beasts
Possibly the cutest anime I’ve ever seen. I’m still hoping for another season.
Garo: Honoo no Kokuin
The main character’s hatred and intensity made the story fascinating.
Ginga Densetsu Weed
One of the most memorable animal-based anime I’ve watched.
Goblin Slayer
The first episode completely flipped the usual goblin trope.
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Guin Saga
The leopard-headed warrior alone made this one unforgettable.
Hellsing Ultimate
A dark and intense series that also became hilarious in the abridged versions.
Howl’s Moving Castle (Movie)
Originally watched for a school assignment, but it ended up being much deeper.
Hunter x Hunter
The Chimera Ant arc and the battle between Netero and Meruem were legendary.
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Itazura na Kiss
One of the first romance anime I saw where the characters actually grow up and start families.
Junjou Romantica
One of my earliest introductions to yaoi.
Kamisama Hajimemashita
A romance I loved from beginning to end.
Kiznaiver
The opening song alone still lives in my head.
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Land of the Lustrous
Gemstone characters was such a unique concept that immediately caught my attention.
Mo Dao Zu Shi
My favorite yaoi story. I even explored the live-action version and parts of the original story.
Nanbaka
Bright, chaotic, and surprisingly entertaining.
Naruto
Characters like Neji, Gaara, and Lee made this series unforgettable.
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Naruto Shippuden
Also remembered as the era of “talk-no-jutsu.”
Noragami
It started slow but turned out to be a hidden gem.
Ouran High School Host Club
A classic comedy that still stands out.
Parasyte
The psychological transformation of the main character was fascinating.
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Princess Mononoke (Movie)
A powerful story about nature, humanity, and conflict.
Prison School
My brother recommended it and I was skeptical, but I ended up laughing harder than expected.
Redo of Healer
The first episode shocked nearly everyone. The revenge arc was intense.
Snow White with the Red Hair
A quiet romance that felt like a hidden find.
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Soul Eater
Iconic style and unforgettable energy.
Steins;Gate
One of the best time-travel stories I’ve seen. A masterpiece.
The Saga of Tanya the Evil
A ruthless mind inside a small child's body.
Wolf Children (Movie)
A heartwarming story about motherhood and growing up.
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Yasuke
A reminder that African history reached Japan.
Young Black Jack
A fascinating surgeon protagonist. More anime should explore characters like this.
Yuri on Ice
Figure skating in anime felt fresh and different.
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