My favorite Anime
by beriltez | created - 04 Sep 2014 | updated - 24 Oct 2018 | PublicAnime I like in no particular order
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1. Spirited Away (2001)
PG | 125 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts.
Director: Hayao Miyazaki | Stars: Daveigh Chase, Suzanne Pleshette, Miyu Irino, Rumi Hiiragi
Votes: 850,401 | Gross: $10.06M
2. Princess Mononoke (1997)
PG-13 | 134 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
On a journey to find the cure for a Tatarigami's curse, Ashitaka finds himself in the middle of a war between the forest gods and Tatara, a mining colony. In this quest he also meets San, the Mononoke Hime.
Director: Hayao Miyazaki | Stars: Yôji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Yûko Tanaka, Billy Crudup
Votes: 434,168 | Gross: $2.38M
3. Naruto (2002–2007)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, struggles as he searches for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the village's leader and strongest ninja.
Stars: Junko Takeuchi, Maile Flanagan, Kate Higgins, Chie Nakamura
Votes: 127,606
4. Naruto: Shippuden (2007–2017)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Naruto Uzumaki, is a loud, hyperactive, adolescent ninja who constantly searches for approval and recognition, as well as to become Hokage, who is acknowledged as the leader and strongest of all ninja in the village.
Stars: Alexandre Crepet, Junko Takeuchi, Maile Flanagan, Chie Nakamura
Votes: 168,937
5. Rurouni Kenshin (1996–1998)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The adventures of a young wandering swordsman who stumbles upon a struggling martial arts school in Meiji era Japan.
Stars: Mayo Suzukaze, Dorothy Elias-Fahn, Richard Cansino, Rebecca Forstadt
Votes: 20,565
6. Air (2005)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Drama, Family
Yukito Kunisaki is on a journey, seeking a girl with wings who flies in sky, as mentioned in a childhood tale.
Stars: Daisuke Ono, Tomoko Kawakami, Monica Rial, Aya Hisakawa
Votes: 1,499
7. Koisuru tenshi Angelique: Kokoro no mezameru toki (2006– )
25 min | Animation, Drama, Fantasy
A young girl named Ange is summoned to another world where she has been chosen to become the legendary Etoile whose mission is to save the newly-born cosmos named the Cosmos of the Holy ... See full summary »
Stars: Yoko Honna, Show Hayami, Hideyuki Tanaka, Nobutoshi Canna
Votes: 18
8. Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008)
TV-Y7-FV | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In a war-torn world of elemental powers, a young boy reawakens to undertake a dangerous mystic quest to fulfill his destiny as the Avatar, and bring peace to the world.
Stars: Dee Bradley Baker, Zach Tyler Eisen, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena
Votes: 374,005
9. The Legend of Korra (2012–2014)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Avatar Korra fights to keep Republic City safe from the evil forces of both the physical and spiritual worlds.
Stars: Janet Varney, P.J. Byrne, David Faustino, J.K. Simmons
Votes: 138,252
10. Black Blood Brothers (2006– )
TV-14 | Animation, Action, Comedy
Remnants of a vampire clan that wanted to rule the world alone, but got defeated in a war by joined forces of other vampires and humans, kidnap the brother of a vampire war veteran. He looks for them in a secret vampire city.
Stars: Colleen Clinkenbeard, J. Michael Tatum, Takahiro Sakurai, Leah Clark
Votes: 1,276
11. Clannad (2007–2008)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
A high school student who cares little about school or others meets a lonely girl who had to repeat a year while all her friends finished high school. He decides to hang out with her and soon meets more friendly students.
Stars: Yûichi Nakamura, David Matranga, Mai Nakahara, Luci Christian
Votes: 10,371
12. Clannad: After Story (2008–2009)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
A sequel to the anime based on the recently concluded Key Clannad franchise. After Story is a new path that opens in the original visual novel after all other options have been traversed.
Stars: Yûichi Nakamura, David Matranga, Luci Christian, Mai Nakahara
Votes: 12,363
13. Emma: A Victorian Romance (2005–2007)
TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Drama, History
Emma, a maid, falls in love with an upper-class man, against his family's wishes.
Stars: Nicholas Corda, Yumi Tôma, Tokuyoshi Kawashima, Tara Tisch-Wallace
Votes: 304
14. Fruits Basket (2001)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
After her mother's death, Tohru Honda finds herself living with the Sohma family consisting of three cousins: Yuki, the 'prince charming' of their high school, Kyo the hot headed, short ... See full summary »
Stars: Eric Vale, Laura Bailey, Yui Horie, Aya Hisakawa
Votes: 6,212
15. Fullmetal Alchemist (2003–2004)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
When a failed alchemical ritual leaves brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric with severely damaged bodies, they begin searching for the one thing that can save them: the fabled philosopher's stone.
Stars: Vic Mignogna, Aaron Dismuke, Romi Park, Rie Kugimiya
Votes: 77,716
16. Fushigi Yûgi - The Mysterious Play (1995–2002)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
A girl named Miaka Yuuki and her friend Yui Hongo are taken into the book called The Universe of the Four Gods. There they battle many hardships including each other in order to become the ... See full summary »
Stars: Takehito Koyasu, Shin'ichirô Miki, Bridget Hoffman, Tomokazu Seki
Votes: 1,087
17. Guilty Crown (2011–2012)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Crime
After the outbreak of the unidentified virus "Lost Christmas" in 2029, Japan has been under the control of a multi-nation organization called GHQ. Ohma Shu is a 17 year old boy who has a ... See full summary »
Stars: Yûki Kaji, Ai Kayano, Kana Hanazawa, Patrick Seitz
Votes: 5,670
18. Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East (2013)
Animation
A boy who is meant to be 18 years old is trapped in a 13 year old kids body after accepting a demon sword after his home village was burnt down. He must find 8 special crystals while trying to survive with the demon in him.
Stars: Greg Ayres, Leraldo Anzaldua, Andrew Love, David Wald
Votes: 216
19. Hakuouki (2010– )
TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama
When her father has disappeared, Chizuru Yukimura goes searching for him in Kyoto. She is attacked by strange men, and then rescued by the Shinsengumi.
Stars: Brittney Karbowski, David Matranga, Greg Ayres, David Wald
Votes: 765
20. Hanasakeru Seishônen (2009–2010)
24 min | Animation, Drama, Romance
The only daughter of a powerful industrialist is convinced by her father to play a "marriage game" in which she must select one of three predetermined candidates to be her husband.
Stars: Sayaka Ôhara, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Daisuke Ono, Jun Fukuyama
Votes: 151
21. Hiiro no Kakera (2012– )
TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Fantasy, Romance
Believing she is to live with her grandmother because her parents are transferred abroad, Tamaki Kasuga travels to the town of Kifumura. There, she is told that she is actually to perform ... See full summary »
Stars: Sayaka Ôhara, Brittney Karbowski, Luci Christian, David Matranga
Votes: 355
22. Inuyasha (2000–2004)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A teenage girl periodically travels back in time to feudal Japan to help a young half-demon recover the shards of a jewel of great power.
Stars: Kappei Yamaguchi, Richard Ian Cox, Sarah Hauser, Darren Pleavin
Votes: 17,929
23.
Maid Sama! (2010–2011)
Episode:
Misaki Is a Maid!
(2010)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Romance
Student school president Misaki is overly stern due to some tough going in her life. This sparks the interest of exceptional student Usui.
Directors: Takashi Ikehata, Hiroaki Sakurai | Stars: Ayumi Fujimura, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Kazuyoshi Shiibashi, Kana Hanazawa
Votes: 207
24. Kamisama Kiss (2012–2016)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Nanami is left homeless after her father runs away due to debts. When she saves a man named Mikage from dogs, he gives her his house which turns out to be a shrine and she becomes the new deity.
Stars: Tia Lynn Ballard, J. Michael Tatum, Luci Christian, Jessie James Grelle
Votes: 5,028
25. Kanon (2006–2007)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
As a young child, Aizawa Yuuichi had often visited his cousin in the city; however, something drastic happened to keep him away for seven long years. Now, Yuuichi returns, his memories of those days are simply gone.
Stars: Chris Patton, Tomokazu Sugita, Mariko Kôda, Jessica Boone
Votes: 1,635
26. Kanon (2002)
286 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Changing schools is something Yuuchi is accustomed to, due to his parent's profession, and with their recent venture to Africa, he is returning to his aunt's home after 7 years. The time ... See full summary »
Stars: Atsushi Kisaichi, Mariko Kôda, Yui Horie, Akemi Satô
Votes: 167
27.
Kaze no Stigma (2007)
Episode:
Kaze no kikan
(2007)
TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
Kazuma Kannagi is a descendent of an ancient Japanese family skilled the art of fire magic. Unfortunately for him, the gift seems to have skipped a generation.
Director: Jun'ichi Sakata | Stars: Daisuke Ono, Ayumi Fujimura, Rika Morinaga, Masaki Terasoma
Votes: 46
28. Black Butler (2008–2011)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
Ciel Phantomhive takes care of the many unsettling events in Victorian England. Aided by Sebastian Michaelis, his loyal butler with seemingly inhuman abilities. But is there more to this black-clad butler than meets the eye?
Stars: J. Michael Tatum, Brina Palencia, Michael C. Pizzuto, Monica Rial
Votes: 9,306
29. Black Butler II (2010–2011)
TV-MA | Animation, Action, Comedy
In late-nineteenth century England, one year and three months after the dramatic conclusion of the original series, Kuroshitsuji II introduces a new butler and young master. The sadistic ... See full summary »
Stars: Aya Hirano, Nana Mizuki, Takahiro Sakurai
Votes: 2,530
30. Spice and Wolf (2008–2009)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Kraft Lawrence goes from town to town to make profits as a travelling merchant, with the help of a wolf deity by the name of Holo.
Stars: Jun Fukuyama, Ami Koshimizu, J. Michael Tatum, Brina Palencia
Votes: 5,043
31. Blast of Tempest (2012–2013)
25 min | Animation, Action, Fantasy
Two teenage boys, Mahiro and Yoshino, try to find out more about the mysterious murder of Mahiro's sister and at the same time save the world with the help of a mage girl who's stranded on a deserted island. Together they shall have to overcome logic itself.
Stars: Kôki Uchiyama, Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Miyuki Sawashiro, Rikiya Koyama
Votes: 1,616
32. Trinity Blood (2005)
TV-MA | Animation, Action, Drama
In a futuristic world of an unsteady truce between humans and vampires a superhuman priest battles to secure a peaceful co-existence.
Stars: Hiroki Tôchi, Troy Baker, Russell Wait, R. Bruce Elliott
Votes: 2,897
33. Unlimited Psychic Squad (2008– )
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama
An ex-soldier attempts to infiltrate P.A.N.D.R.A., a supposed criminal organization run by ESPers.
Stars: Rie Kugimiya, Sayaka Ôhara, Jun'ichi Suwabe, Nao Tôyama
Votes: 318
34. Tales of the Abyss (2008–2009)
Animation, Adventure, Drama
Pampered prince Luke is suddenly thrown from a life of luxury to an adventure that will lead him to the truth about his reality.
Stars: Chihiro Suzuki, Yukana, Takehito Koyasu, Haruko Momoi
Votes: 221
35. Sword Art Online (2012– )
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In the year 2022, thousands of people get trapped in a new virtual MMORPG and the lone wolf player, Kirito, works to escape.
Stars: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Haruka Tomatsu, Bryce Papenbrook, Cherami Leigh
Votes: 52,757
36. Shuffle! (2005–2006)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Rin is a seemingly normal young man in school. Orphaned as a young boy he has since lived with his childhood friend Kaede who lost her mother in the same accident that he lost both of his ... See full summary »
Stars: Tomokazu Sugita, Cherami Leigh, Monica Rial, Jerry Jewell
Votes: 858
37. Ouran High School Host Club (2006)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Romance
You'll fall for the Ouran Host Club: Tamaki's truly romantic. Kaoru and Hikaru display brotherly love, Kyoya's brainy, Honey's innocent, and Mori's manly. Oh, and don't forget Haruhi. He knows what girls want, because he's a girl too.
Stars: Maaya Sakamoto, Mamoru Miyano, Masaya Matsukaze, Ken'ichi Suzumura
Votes: 11,648
38. Maoyu ~ Archenemy & Hero (2013– )
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Fantasy, Romance
After a long and treacherous journey, our Hero finally arrives at the Dark Lady's castle only to find himself being asked for help. The Hero explains how the war that the demons have ... See full summary »
Stars: Yûki Kaji, Hiroshi Kamiya, Miyuki Sawashiro, Shizuka Itou
Votes: 841
39. Hikaru no Go (2001–2003)
TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
A sixth-grader Hikaru Shindo accidentally awakens the spirit of a deceased Go prodigy Fujiwara no Sai who then accompanies Hikaru and helps him develop his Go skills.
Stars: Tomoko Kawakami, Susumu Chiba, Sanae Kobayashi, Yumi Kakazu
Votes: 1,412
40. The Story of Saiunkoku (2006–2008)
TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A girl called Sho Ruurei is offered 500 gold coins to become the King's consort. She carelessly accepts the offer and has to tutor the King. The King falls in love with her however his brother is in love with her too.
Stars: Matthew Leonhart, Michael Kopsa, Michael Adamthwaite, Andrew Francis
Votes: 267
41. Princess Tutu (2002–2003)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A duck turned girl with magical powers must help save a prince from an unfinished fairy tale.
Stars: Takahiro Sakurai, Jessica Boone, Chris Patton, Nana Mizuki
Votes: 1,154
42. Ponyo (2008)
G | 101 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A five-year-old boy develops a relationship with Ponyo, a young goldfish princess who longs to become a human after falling in love with him.
Director: Hayao Miyazaki | Stars: Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon, Liam Neeson, Tomoko Yamaguchi
Votes: 163,743 | Gross: $15.09M
43. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
PG | 117 min | Animation, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Warrior and pacifist Princess Nausicaä desperately struggles to prevent two warring nations from destroying themselves and their dying planet.
Director: Hayao Miyazaki | Stars: Sumi Shimamoto, Mahito Tsujimura, Hisako Kyôda, Gorô Naya
Votes: 182,693 | Gross: $0.50M
44. Death Note (2006–2007)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Crime, Drama
An intelligent high school student goes on a secret crusade to eliminate criminals from the world after discovering a notebook capable of killing anyone whose name is written into it.
Stars: Mamoru Miyano, Brad Swaile, Vincent Tong, Ryô Naitô
Votes: 379,078
45. Vampire Knight (2008)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama
Yuki Cross, along with her best friend Zero, attempts to keep the peace between humans and vampires at Cross Academy, but personal issues soon threaten the situation.
Stars: Yui Horie, Mamoru Miyano, Daisuke Kishio, Jun Fukuyama
Votes: 5,785
46. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama
The story of Lady Oscar, a female military commander who served during the time of the French Revolution.
Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa
Votes: 2,311
47. XXXHOLiC (2006–2011)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Kimihiro Watanuki, a high-schooler, is troubled by monsters and spirits, but meets Yuko Ichihara, a beautiful witch, who grants his wish to not be able to see them. However, there is a price.
Stars: Sayaka Ôhara, Jun Fukuyama, Kazuya Nakai, Shizuka Itou
Votes: 2,058
48. Yona of the Dawn (2014–2015)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
After being betrayed and run out of her home, the red-haired Princess Yona searches for four legendary dragons to take back her stolen kingdom.
Stars: Christopher Sabat, Monica Rial, Chiwa Saitô, Tomoaki Maeno
Votes: 5,032
49. Holmes of Kyoto (2018– )
Animation, Drama, Mystery
There is an antique shop in Kyoto's Teramachi Sanjou shopping district. High school girl Mashiro Aoi unexpectedly runs into Yagashira Kiyotaka, the son of the shop's owner, and ends up ... See full summary »
Stars: Kaito Ishikawa, Miyu Tomita, Ryohei Kimura, Yui Horie
Votes: 191
50. Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits (2018)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Fantasy, Romance
A young girl with the ability to see ayakashi is sent to another realm to repay her grandfather's debt and marry an ogre.
Stars: Nao Tôyama, Emily Neves, Manaka Iwami, Megan Shipman
Votes: 1,109
52. Seven Senses of the Re'Union (2018– )
24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In the popular MMORPG world 'Union' there existed a legendary party named Subaru. This party, made up of a group of childhood friends and elementary schoolers, exceeded the limits of the ... See full summary »
Stars: Kaito Ishikawa, Akari Kitô, Yumiri Hanamori, Kengo Takanashi
Votes: 179
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