30 Best Anime Series of All Time: 2021 Best Anime Series To Watch

The world of animation is constantly seen progressing with the changing time and diverse types of anime are gaining a great number of audiences in a variety of places across the world.

Anime played a major role during the last years of the pandemic as it was the best way of entertainment for various households. It was suitable to watch animated shows for people working from home and people associated with online learning. The anime industry also keeps changing like other film industries and the changes have successfully led to a huge fan base.

The interest in anime series among people across the world is seen increasing with more accessible platforms to watch the shows. Funimation and Crunchyroll are the two best streaming centers for anime fans and most of the anime series are available in either of these two entertainment companies. Anime series are also available on streaming platforms of Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar and others.

30 Best Anime Series of All Time:

1. Cowboy Bebop- It was originally run in the year 1998 on Crunchyroll and is still considered a fan favorite. Hailing as one of the best television series with 26 episodes since its first episode on 3 April 1998. The Japanese science fiction neo-noir anime TV series was animated by Sunrise and directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, created by Hajime Yatate and written by Keiko Nobumoto. The martial arts in the film along with the soundtracks stands out and every presentation including the plot, characters are presented amazingly by Watanabe as it was his first-ever series.

2. Fullmetal Alchemist: The science fiction anime series depicting the adventures of brothers was a successful one. The series ran originally during the years 2009 to 2010 available to watch on Netflix, Funimation, HBO Max, VRV and Crunchyroll. It is a dark fantasy written by Shō Aikawa and produced by Masahiko Minami along with Hirō Maruyama and Ryo Ōyama.

3. Revolutionary Girt Utena: Fantasy romance anime series with the surrealist story and extreme use of symbolism along with the use of allegory. The series is available to watch on Funimation and was originally run in the year 1997

4. Neon Genesis Evangelion: Written by Hideaki Anno and originally run in the years 1995 to 1996, the action fiction is available to watch on Netflix.

5. FLCL: Surrealistic Original video animation series directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki and written by Yōji Enokido. It was run originally in the years 2001 to 2018. Currently available to watch on Crunchyroll, Funimation and VRV.

6. Tatami Galaxy: It is based on a Japanese novel written by Tomihiko Morimi. The anime series is also known as Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei that revolves around a university student getting stuck in a Groundhog Day-Esque time loop. The show is available to watch on Funimation, it was run originally in 2010.

7. Aku No Hana: A Japanese manga series by Shūzō Oshim. The anime series run originally in 2013 and it is accessible in VRV, Crunchyroll.

8. Dragon Ball Z: The adventure of Gugu in protecting the earth by fighting against evil. It is available to watch on Funimation, it was streamed during 1989-96.

9. Monster: The anime series was originally run during the years 2004-2005. Currently, this series is nowhere to watch but it can be purchased physically.

10. Michiko and Hatchin: The adventurous series was produced by Sayo Yamamoto and created by Manglobe. Anime fans can watch the series from Funimation. It was originally run during the years 2008-2009.

11. Sailor: The anime series can be accessed through Hulu. The series was run originally in 1992-1997.

12. Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: A Japanese manga series with screenwriter Hirohiko Araki. It can be watch on streaming platforms and other entertainment platforms like Hulu, Netflix, Crunchyroll and VRV

13. Galaxy Express 999: The science fiction animation by Leiji Matsumoto. It was later transformed into a number of anime films and tv shows. The series is available on Crunchyroll and VRV. It was run originally in 1978-1081.

14. Paranoia Agent: The mystery animation depicting a small school kid named as 'shounen bat.' The show ran originally in the year 2004 and is available to watch on Funimation.

15. Mobile Suit Gundam: Animated and produced by Nippon Sunrise. It is only available for physical purchase in the market. The series was run originally during 1979-1980.

16. Hunter X hunter: Yoshihiro Togashi illustrated the action fiction animated series that run during the years 2011-2014. The series can be watched on Crunchyroll, Netflix and VRV

17. Mob Psycho 100: The anime series showing the story of a schoolboy with magical powers. It was originally run during 2016-19 and now can be watched on Netflix, Funimation, Crunchyroll and VRV

18. Serial Experiments Lain: The 13 episode science fiction is the narrative about an adolescent girl developing her connection with the virtual world. The series was run in 1998 and now is available to watch on Funimation.

19. Kuragehime: The anime series with the concept of modern Cinderella featuring jellyfish-otaku princess. The show ran in the year 2010 and is now available on Funimation.

20. The Big O: Designer Keiichi Sato created action fiction showing mysterious occurrences throughout the series. It was run originally during 1999-2000 and is now available to watch on VRV.

21. Mononoke: Horror anime series produced by Toei Animation. The show was run originally in 2005 and it can be watched at present on Crunchyroll and VRV.

22. Nichijou: Keiichi Arawi made the comedy manga series that run in the year 2011. Now it is available to watch on Funimation.

23. Princess Tutu: Ikuko Itoh's magical girl anime series run originally in the years 2002-2003. The series is available to watch at present on VRV

24. Lupin III: Monkey Punch illustrated the Manga series of thief adventure. The show was originally streamed during the years 1971-2018. Anime fans can watch the series on Crunchyroll and VRV.

25. The Vision of Escaflowne: The romance anime series revolving around a teenage school girl. The anime series was released in the year 1996 and is currently available on Funimation

26. Kare Kano: His and Her Circumstances: Masami Tsuda made the romance anime series that is at present available to watch on Amazon Prime Video, it was streamed originally in the years 1998-1999.

27. Wandering Son: Takako Shimura wrote the anime series and illustrated it in the year 2011. The series is available to watch on anime hubs Crunchyroll and VRV.

28. Yuri and Ice: The Japanese anime series is a sports animation showing figure skating released originally in 2016. The television series is now available to watch on Crunchyroll, Funimation and VRV

29. BERSERK: Kentaro Miura created the Japanese manga series that was in medieval Europe and ran on television during the years 1997-199. The show is now available on the best anime networks Crunchyroll, Funimation, HBO Max and VRV.

30. .hack//SIGN: It is an anime adventure depicting the story of Tsukasa, a Wavemaster in "The World", who is seen waking up shocked in a dark dungeon. The series was originally run in the year 2002 and is currently available to watch on Funimation

10 Best Anime Series of 2021:

Sky the Infinity (Funimation)

The Heike Story (Funimation)

Star Wars Vision (Disney + Hotstar)

Komi Can't Communicate (Netflix)

Tokyo Revengers (HBO Max)

Pui Pui Molcar (Netflix)

Ranking of Kings (Funimation)

Jujutsu Kaisen (HBO Max)

Odd Taxi (Crunchyroll)

Wonder Egg Priority (Funimation)

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