It was very difficult to choose among the dozens of genres and thousands of titles, the top 20 anime that everyone should watch. But it seems we did it! The list deliberately does not include the most popular long-term construction projects, like "Naruto" or "One Piece", where hundreds of episodes are counted. But there are interesting and very diverse series and full-length cartoons from different years.
1. Parasite: Doctrine of Life (2014)
Living creatures around the world are infected with unknown parasites that are trying to take over the host's body. The main character managed to avoid complete control, and he somehow has to find a common language with the uninvited guest. A kind of Venom in the Japanese manner.
2. Five centimeters per second (2007)
This is a full-length work of the real master Makoto Shinkai, who is famous for the complete absence of typical cliches and amazing elaboration of backgrounds. The anime covers three stories and over ten years of the protagonist's life.
3. Cowboy Bebop (1998)
In the not so distant post-apocalyptic future, there is almost no life left on Earth, and humanity has settled throughout space. The crew of the ship "Bebop" plows the stars in pursuit of criminals.
4. Soul Eater (2008)
To defeat the demon Kishin, the God of Death creates an Academy where the Lords and their future Weapons study. Their task is to stop the end of the world, which Chisin and its followers yearn for.
5. Attack on titans (2013)
Humanity is almost completely destroyed and is hiding from the threat behind the three Walls. One day, trouble comes from the outside - giant titans. But who are they and where are they from?
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6. Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
The full-length cartoon by Hayao Miyazaki is one of the best works of Studio Ghibli, known all over the world. The young girl Sophie falls under the curse of the witch and turns into an old woman, but unexpectedly meets the mysterious wizard Howle. There are legends that he devours the hearts of young beauties.
7. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)
Makoto is faced with a series of setbacks, and by the end of the day he will be hit by a train. So she learns that she is able to travel in time and change the past. Only other people suffer from this.
8. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009)
Brothers alchemists Edward and Alphonse are looking for the Philosopher's Stone and dream of recovering their bodies, which suffered during their failed attempt to save their mother. "Fullmetal Alchemist" has another film adaptation, but it was "Brotherhood" that was repeatedly included in the lists of the best anime series.
9. Paprika (2006)
Dr. Tokita has created a new technology that allows you to travel through dreams. One of the developers begins to use it without permission, and even creates a separate alter ego for this - the young girl Paprika.
10. The grave of the fireflies (1988)
This is a touching and dramatic story of two children in the last months of World War II. Seite is only fourteen, and Setsuko is just a baby. Their parents have died and the children are struggling to escape and survive.
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11. One-Punch Man (2015)
One-Punch Man can be called an atypical superhero. Saitama was not bitten by a radioactive spider, and he did not fall into the reactor. He just trained so hard that he became the strongest man on Earth. Only now he doesn't really need the title of hero ...
12. Haykew (2014)
If you want something light, fun and dynamic - "Haykyu" or "Volleyball" is at your disposal. This is one of the brightest, most popular and inspiring sports anime in the last 10 years.
13. Death Note (2006)
Death Note is a classic of the genre, and in addition to anime, several feature films and dramas were shot in Japan, and even an American adaptation on Netflix. Light is an excellent student, the best student in the school and the son of a police officer. It is he who finds the mysterious notebook of the God of death, in which it is enough to enter the name of a person - and he will die in 40 seconds.
fourteen.Stein's Gate (2011)
An ordinary Japanese student accidentally discovered a way to move consciousness in time. But, in the best traditions of the genre, he does not immediately understand that the games are over. And now Okabe Rintaro is trying to get out of the time loop and save loved ones.
15. Spirited Away (2001)
Another wonderful masterpiece by Hayao Miyazaki, a must see for children and adults. Little Chihiro accidentally ends up in another world ruled by spirits, ghosts and witches. Chihiro dreams of saving his parents and returning home.
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16. Code Geass (2006)
The alternative British Empire declared war on Japan, and it was in this battle that giant robot war machines were first used. Seven years later, the British prince Lelouch accidentally finds himself in the epicenter of events and finds a mysterious girl in the capsule, who gives him special power.
17. Dragon Ball (1986)
The cult anime series is more often found under the name "Dragon Ball". The main characters are looking for mysterious magic dragon stones, which, according to lending, fulfill the wishes of the owner.
18. Gurren Lagann (2007)
People have been hiding underground in small villages for centuries and are afraid of landslides. Kamina dreams of the Surface where his father once went, and young Simon accidentally finds a key to a small robot Luggan that can help them.
19. Hellsing (2001)
"Hellsing" is an organization of the Anglican Church for protection from evil spirits, created by Abraham Van Helsing. Her strongest weapon is the vampire Alucard, the very same Count Dracula. The original manga (comic) is considered one of the best vampire fiction. There are two adaptations - the 2001 TV series and the series of short full-length cartoons that have been released since 2006.
20. Samurai Champloo (2004)
In an alternative feudal Japan, Edo-era events and modern tracksuits, punk mohawks and hip-hop are intricately intertwined. Against this background, the trinity of the main characters meet - a wandering swordsman and former pirate Mugen, an imperturbable samurai Jin and a brave young Fuu.
