What Anime Should I Watch On Netflix?
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Asking yourself that question? Whether you're a hardcore anime fan looking for more series recommendations or simply someone trying out anime shows for the first time, you've come to the right place. From classic, well-loved anime series to the modern, visually-stunning shows, read on for some of the best anime series on Netflix that you should definitely check out and add on to your watch list!
Top 15 Best Anime Series On Netflix
1. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Winner of the Anime Of The Year award in 2020, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is a must-watch series that is definitely worth all the hype it garnered. We first meet Tanjiro who finds his family slaughtered and his sister cursed after a demon attack, which leads him on a personal quest to fight demons and save his sister. Don't be fooled by the seemingly simple storyline, as many fans (even non-anime viewers) have fallen in love over the anime's excellent animation, great soundtrack and truly epic scenes.
- IMDb Score: 8.7/10
- Genre: Adventure, dark fantasy
- Episodes: 26 (Season 1)
2. Attack On Titan
Attack On Titan is no stranger in the anime scene and you've probably come across AOT memes or scenes on social media at least once in your life. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where human-eating giant Titans exist, the safety of the human race is threatened when their safe zone is destroyed by a colossal Titan. When his mother gets devoured by a Titan, young Eren Yeager makes a vow to fight back against the giant creatures to end their existence once and for all.
- IMDb Score: 9/10
- Genre: Dark fantasy, action, post-apocalyptic
- Episodes: 25 (Season 1), 12 (Season 2), 12 (Season 3), 10 (Season 4), 16 (Season 5)
3. Jujutsu Kaisen
One of the latest (but widely anticipated) additions on Netflix, Jujutsu Kaisen has made waves since its release late last year and has even bagged the title of Anime of the Year for 2021. Follow highschooler Yuji Itadori, whose life takes a huge turn when he unknowingly encounters a cursed finger and swallows it in the heat of battle, becoming cursed himself. Soon, he is thrown into the path of becoming a Jujutsu Sorcerer and aims to hunt down the remaining fingers of the deadly curse so that it can end with him.
- IMDb Score: 8.7/10
- Genre: Action, supernatural fiction, horror, dark fantasy
- Episodes: 24 (Season 1)
4. My Hero Academia
If you love all things superheroes, My Hero Academia might be up your alley! In a world where superhumans are the norm, powerless Izuku Midoriya has dreams of being one as well. After a tragic accident in which he saves his friend from a villian, Izuku was then gifted with powers from the world's best superhero. Soon, he is enrolled into a high school for heroes, but soon discovers that being a hero proves to be a much more complicated journey than he expected.
Note: Season 1 isn't available on Netflix anymore, but you can resume with Season 2 onwards on the streaming platform. Episodes for Season 5 are still being added on weekly.
- IMDb Score: 8.5/10
- Genre: Action, comedy, superhero fiction
- Episodes: 13 (Season 1), 25 (Season 2), 25 (Season 3), 27 (Season 4), 16 (Season 5) - to date
5. Black Clover
For those searching for something along the lines of magic and fantasy, definitely add Black Clover on to your list. Follow two orphans who have been inseparable since childhood, Asta and Yuno, who vowed to each other to compete to become the next Wizard King. However, in a kingdom where everyone is born with the natural ability to perform magic, Asta seems to lack the ability to use any, until one day when both their lives are threatened and he manages to summon his own grimoire, one that holds a certain rare, anti-magic ability.
- IMDb Score: 8.3/10
- Genre: Adventure, fantasy
- Episodes: 51 (Season 1), 51 (Season 2), 52 (Season 3)
6. Violet Evergarden
Meet Violet, an orphan whose life purpose was solely to be used as a weapon for war. Now that it is over, she settles into a postwar life working as a doll ghostwriter who writes letters, and in the process learns more about her country’s past and understanding herself by learning more about human emotions. With the use of modern graphics, Violet Evergarden is one of the most visually stunning series on this list, where each frame is rendered so perfect that it mimics a live landscape.
- IMDb Score: 8.5/10
- Genre: Drama, coming-of-age, fantasy, romance
- Episodes: 13 (Season 1)
7. Kakegurui
It's all high-stakes and thrills in Kakegurui. The anime is set in Hyakkaou Private Academy, an institution for Japan’s top elite and privileged. However, unlike any other educational institution, this academy puts focus on honing the students’ skills to get ahead of their opponent and offers an extensive gambling curriculum. One day, transfer student Yumeko Jabami enrols in the academy and the lives of the students get shaken up as she shows them the tricks of a true-blue high roller.
- IMDb Score: 7.2/10
- Genre: Psychological thriller, mystery, drama
- Episodes: 12 (Season 1), 12 (Season 2)
8. Hunter x Hunter
In Hunter x Hunter, Gon Freecss is a 12-year-old boy who grew up thinking that both of his parents were dead, but eventually discovers that his father is actually still alive and has become a well-respected Hunter. With this knowledge, he leaves his home to take the Hunter Examination in hopes to find his father, and befriends applicants along the way. This leads to a perilous, yet adventure-filled journey as these four aspiring hunters meet monsters, creatures, and characters along the way, all to eventually achieve their goals.
- IMDb Score: 9/10
- Genre: Adventure, fantasy, martial arts
- Episodes: 26 (Season 1), 12 (Season 2), 20 (Season 3), 17 (Season 4), 61 (Season 5), 12 (Season 6)
9. Haikyuu!
Haikyuu! is a brilliant sports anime that's well-paced and filled with likeable characters, funny scenes, as well as realistic volleyball gameplay. Follow Hinata Shoyo, a junior high school student who gains a sudden interest in volleyball after watching a game on TV. Despite being short, he is determined to become like his favourite athlete, the “Little Giant”, and joins his school’s volleyball team. Soon, he forms an unexpected alliance with another player, Kageyama Tobi, and together they embark on a journey towards the national championship.
- IMDb Score: 8.7/10
- Genre: Comedy, drama, sports
- Episodes: 25 (Season 1), 25 (Season 2), 10 (Season 3), 25 (Season 4)
10. Castlevania
Based on a Japanese horror action-adventure video game, Netflix’s American anime Castlevania just recently concluded the series with the release of their fourth and final season. Since its debut in 2017, the anime gained immense praise and if you're into dark medieval fantasy, this one's for you! The series follows the last surviving member of the disgraced Belmont vampire clan as he gangs up with a misfit group of comrades in their attempt to save humanity from extinction at the hands of a sinister vampire war council.
- IMDb Score: 8.3/10
- Genre: Adventure, dark fantasy, horror, drama
- Episodes: 4 (Season 1), 8 (Season 2), 10 (Season 3), 10 (Season 4)
11. Horimiya
If you're looking for some romance, Horimiya is a new addition on Netflix, a romantic comedy anime that's been all the hype this year and has gained such a large fanbase worldwide. On one hand, we have Kyoko Hori, the ultra-popular and academically successful schoolgirl, and then we have Miyamura Izumi who's known as just the average, quiet and gloomy schoolboy. One day, these two vastly different students have a random run-in outside of the classroom and an unexpected friendship blooms between them.
- IMDb Score: 8.2/10
- Genre: Comedy, drama, romance
- Episodes: 13 (Season 1)
12. The Promised Neverland
Life is seemingly perfect for the kids at the Grace Field orphanage, raised by their beloved Mama Isabella and a found family with each other. However, The Promised Neverland takes a horrifyingly sharp turn as two orphans, Emma and Norman, discover that their isolated haven is actually a farm to raise the children up as human livestock. With this dark discovery, the kids vow to lead themselves and the other children to safety, away from their evil caretaker. Mama Isabella even won the Best Antagonist Anime Award in 2020, so you can expect that this risky escape plan won't be an easy one...
- IMDb Score: 8.5/10
- Genre: Thriller, dark fantasy, science fiction
- Episodes: 12 (Season 1), 11 (Season 2)
13. Fruits Basket
Fruits Basket starts out as a seemingly ordinary high school romance, but turns quickly into an anime that's complete with beautiful animation, brilliant soundtracks and a heartfelt storyline. After losing her mother and forced to move out from her grandfather's house due to renovation works, high school student Tohru Honda decides to finally make her move to finally live independently. However, when her tent gets buried under a landslide, she's taken in by members of the reclusive Soma family, and soon finds out that they carry a curse that turns them into animals of the Chinese Zodiac.
- IMDb Score: 8.6/10
- Genre: Romance, comedy, slice of life, fantasy
- Episodes: 25 (Season 1), 25 (Season 2)
14. The Seven Deadly Sins
In The Seven Deadly Sins, a kingdom is taken over by a tyrannical order of knights known as the Holy Knights, once tasked to protect the kingdom. With the king captured, Princess Elizabeth Liones heads out on a journey to seek out the Seven Deadly Sins, a disbanded group of evil knights, with a determination to enlist their help in repressing the rebellion and taking back the kingdom. With the rest of the final season set to release later this year, there's no better time than now to start watching this anime that's jam-packed with fun-loving characters and epic scenes.
- IMDb Score: 8/10
- Genre: Adventure, fantasy
- Episodes: 24 (Season 1), 4 (Season 2), 24 (Season 3), 24 (Season 4), 24 (Season 5)
15. Fairy Tail
With its debut all the way back since 2009, Fairy Tail has grown to become one of the world's most-loved fantasy anime series of all time. The tale kicks off with Lucy, a 17-year-old aspiring Celestial Wizard, who sets out on her journey to become a full-fledged wizard and eventually connects with Natsu, Gray and Erza, members of the infamous wizard guild, Fairy Tail. This entertaining series will take you through the epic dangers that each of the member face will along the way and the promise of satisfying final battle sequences at the end of each arc.
Note: Only Seasons 1 to 4 of Fairy Tail are currently available on Netflix.
- IMDb Score: 8/10
- Genre: Fantasy, action, adventure, comedy
- Episodes: 48 (Season 1), 24 (Season 2), 28 (Season 3), 25 (Season 4), 25 (Season 5), 25 (Season 6), 90 (Season 7), 12 (Season 8), 51 (Season 9)
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