Best Anime Series of All Time

Plot- 9/10 Animation- 10/10 Characters- 8.8/10 Originality- 9/10 Enjoyment- 10/10 Outstanding! What a tremendous series that got me hooked from the start.

Shinsekai Yori is one of those series that is so underrated and unpopular for reason unknown. It is a well-constructed mysterious anime tale, that invited the audience to seek for an immediate answer. The show deconstructs the racism and discrimination that pervades society through the implementation of fantasy societal class.

PS: The first 4 Episodes might be uninteresting, but if you watch till around episode 7-9 you will be hooked

Plot- 9/10 Animation- 9.7/10 Characters- 8/10 Originality- 8/10 Enjoyment- 10/10

The show started with confusing opening and slow-paced style that not many people are fond with. The show, however, becomes interesting with their sci-fi, time travel, mystery and plot-twists component combined altogether keeping the audience to watch the next episode, wanting for more. Though for some viewers, some of the characters in the show can be a bit dull and unmemorable, the protagonist Rintarou was definitely the opposite of all that.

Plot- 9/10 Animation- 8/10 (90`s era) Characters- 10/10 Originality- 8/10 Enjoyment-10/10

Marvelous characters accompanied by top-notch action, engaging all the audience to their their majestic-ending. Though rather slow and too episodic for some casual anime viewers, the message that each episode sent is definitely worth the waiting. One of the most western anime ever existed, and truly one of the greatests.

Plot- 9/10 Animation- 8/10 Characters- 10/10 Originality- 8/10 Enjoyment-10/10

Baccano has an overwhelmingly cast of characters that will test your level of focus, puzzling the audience to the core of their brain. The show is a puzzle. Every episode of Baccano is a piece of puzzle that the show gradually building on. The more episode you watch, the more piece of puzzle has been cracked. And with that, the clearer you see the main plot of the show.

Another one thing that made Baccano special and confusing is the story's non-chronological order. Even though it is puzzling, your patience will be rewarded at the end of the series. In my personal opinion, this is the anime version of "Breaking Bad", so if you enjoy that show, Baccano might be for you

Plot- 9.7/10 Animation- 8.1/10 Characters- 9.8/10 Originality- 8/10 Enjoyment- 10/10

A 4 episode ova series prequel to the original series. A remarkable backstory of our main character Kenshin is masterfully told giving the audience a complete experience. A very humane anime that have touch of realism. If you love Rurouni Kenshin, watch this!

Plot- 8/10 Animation- 5/10 (70`s era) Characters- 8/10 Originality- 8/10 Enjoyment 10/10

An emotional roller-coaster of Candy`s life was nothing more than distressing. What I personally love about the show is because of how real it is. Although some of the drama are over-exaggerated, I thought the show blissful romance, vast distinct characters and morals lesson making this show earned its spot in my list. The show would always be remember as classic drama story.

Plot-8.5/10 Animation- 9.3/10 Characters- 9.8/10 Originality- 8.6/10 Enjoyment- 10/10

Another underrated series in this top ten. Many people reviewed this show as "generic school life anime" and I bet many people started to question the credibility of my list when they see this show not only made it into the list, but made it into top 10.

Fun characters, great animation, youth romance and over the top drama with supernatural element compliment the plot nicely. A strong point that this show have is the friendship's drama circling inside the characters that detest their friendship as a whole. I love how the show portrayed the characters`s friendship so vulnerable yet so strong. A well-directed school-drama anime that never get the praises it deserved, recommended for a fans that enjoy friendship drama story.

Recommended for Toradora fans!

Plot- 8.3/10 Animation- 7/10 Characters- 7.6/10 Originality- 10/10 Enjoyment- 10/10

Serial Experiment Lain is one of those anime that are confusing right-off the bat. It confuses the audience about what the story is gonna be. Honestly, when I finished this show I still haven't grasp the full picture of the whole plot, though I eventually understand the whole concept of internal mind entering the social network concept. It is debatable whether the series was entertaining or not, but I appreciated the complexity of the whole show and bringing something unique to the medium. Applaud!

Plot- 9/10 Animation- 6/10 Characters- 7/10 Originality- 9.4/10 Enjoyment- 10/10

I was in awe with this anime, its everything I don`t expect. Many reviewers stated that the anti-war message in this show is just solid and I can`t disagree. In fact, the series have more unheard mature lesson that you usually don't see in anime and find it quite surprising that not many people praised or discuss those other particularly positive aspects on the show. There are so many good things I can't say about the show but without spoiling you much, all I can say It's a tragedy story involving children. Don't drop it because of the animation, this show is legit!

Plot- 8/10 Animation- 10/10 Characters- 8.7/10 Originality- 8.5/10 Enjoyment- 10/10

This show is unquestionably amazing and gained their immense reputation deservingly. Usually I respect when people reviewed popular anime like FMA and rated it poorly, but I just don't get all the hate this show uphold. It has engaging action scene, diverse characters, and triumphant animation. Undoubtedly, the show has flaws, but I don't think they were significant enough to the point the show would considered as "generic".

Plot- 8/10 Animation- 8.5/10 Characters- 9/10 Originality- 7.7/10 Enjoyment- 10/10

Slice of Life anime at it's finest. A simple story about a lonely man decided to raises a young girl by himself. And throughout the show, the unmotivated man find himself a new motivation and company with the young girl Usagi Drop has a very sincere feeling, relaxing atmosphere and cute animation. It's debatable that the animation is so unique it won't appeal to majority, but I can guarantee you will be adapted to it very quick. Usagi Drop only have 12 episodes, but it's one of the kind slice of life anime that you don't wanna miss!

Plot- 8.6/10 Animation- 10/10 Characters- 8.9/10 Originality- 8.7/10 Enjoyment- 10/10

An episodic anime of one character travelling to various places with a phenomenon exploration of life, searching for answer and meaning. A beautifully animated series with wonderful scenery exuding relaxing atmosphere per episode. One of those anime that took time for you to appreciate and let the story sink in, a masterful slice of life anime fused with supernatural, mystery and adventure genre creating supreme unique experience for the viewers. One of a very few worth watch from this genre.

Plot- 8.7/10 Animation- 6/10 Characters- 9/10 Originality- 9/10 Enjoyment- 9/10

Let me bluntly put it, Monster is not for everyone. Psychological show was never intended for everyone anyway, but this show is gold for psychological genre-based anime fans overall. Slow-paced style at the beginning of the show is such huge downer for some viewers and it is the show biggest flaw in my opinion. You need at least 20+ episodes to get invested with this show. Despite all the flaws, Monster discusses undeniably interesting lesson regarding human`s moral, mentality, and decisions. If you are psychological fan, watch this show!

Plot- 9/10 Animation- 7/10 Characters- 9/10 Originality- 7.5/10 Enjoyment- 8.8/10

Maison Ikkoku is the greatest anime romance comedy ever made, period. Story structure, character development and romance depth are far greater than most rom/com anime I have ever watched. Many people put this show at the bottom of their watchlist because it has 90+ episode and old animation which kinda sad as they have no idea what experience they are missing on. Also, I noticed that the plot-progression kinda slow especially at the very start , but the the show gradually getting better and better with faster progression. Watch this show if you enjoy rom/com, its one of the best in the medium.

Plot- 8.8/10 Animation- 8.7/10 Characters- 8/10 Originality- 10/10 Enjoyment- 10/10

Death note is an iconic show. Death Note is a series that somehow I feel lot of anime fans refused the show to be acclaimed as the best anime of all time. In my opinion, this show is still one of the best even with all the flaws throughout the show. Why Death Note is great? Because the show is thrilling, mysterious and addictive. Its one of those show pull the audience heart-string making them need to know how the story would unfold and see the ending. Many argue that last arc of the series was a major downhill for the show which I disagree on. But, I still respect those who have justified argument regarding the last arc. If you haven't watch this, kill yourself! Joking, check it out to know why is it so popular!

Plot- 8.7/10 Animation- 9.8/19 Characters- 8/10 Originality- 8.5/19 Enjoyment- 10/10

Amazing! Hunter x Hunter is an amazing action/adventure/fantasy anime. Did you enjoy Naruto? Watch this Did you enjoy Inuyasha? Watch this! Did you enjoy One Piece? Watch this!! In fact, Hunter x Hunter is very similar to the three show above, but even better!!

Plot- 8/10 Animation- 8/10 Character- 9/10 Originality- 8/10 Enjoyment- 9/10

One of few action gem anime slipped under the radar by lot of anime fans. If you love action, you better put this show at the top of your watchlist. It has a well-directed cool action scenes. A historical anime involving a natural born female fighter that I come to enjoyed. The pacing of this show is slow, yet the connection we as the audience developed with both of the protagonists are so endearing. Do you like Rurouni Kenshin? Watch this anime!

Plot- 8.4/10 Animation- 7/10 Characters- 7.9/10 Originality- 10/10 Enjoyment- 10/10

Elfen Lied has become widely known in the medium of anime as one of the best. The main ingredient behind the show success is the shock factor and daring scene that not many anime brave enough to do. Violence + Dark Past + Shaky Morality + Brutal Scene + Depressing Backstory = Elfen Lied Check it out!

Plot- 8.4/10 Animation- 7.8/10 Character- 8/10 Originality- 8/10 Enjoyment- 9/10

An anime that broaden the medium into the western world during it's premiere and social media outreach even to this day, an arguably timeless anime series. Neon Genesis Evangelion is surely could not be describe nor comprehend easily, a very interesting ride of journey that many found extremely unique. It is debatable the quality of the show could only be enjoyed by minority. Performance-wise Neon Genesis Evangalion is either overrated or underrated by anime fans, anime that showed a true classic definition of how perspective could change an opinion.

Plot- 8.7/10 Animation- 8/10 Characters- 9/10 Originality- 8.5/10 Enjoyment- 10/10

Code Geass has a rich character development, quality plot with gradual plot-progression; but fast-paced. It has good animation at it's year and fascinating morality with the characters that expand the show from a typical war mecha series into intellectual psychological show. My personal complain would be the pointless mecha element in the show that the creator didn't develop. In other words, Code Geass would still be a good show without the mecha as it didn't add too much substance to series, that is just my personal opinion. However, Code Geass is a worth watch series for action anime fans.

Plot- 8.7/10 Animation- 8.5/10 Character- 8.3/10 Originality- 8.3/10 Enjoyment- 10/10 Tengen Toppa Gurren Laggan is a ridiculously absurd anime. Characters-wise, they are crazy, dreaming to achieve something that is unreachable. Action-wise, the show has an explosive over the top fight beyond logic. An epic mecha show giving the audience a full unique experience. More importantly, IT IS SO FUNNY! Its a show that always offer different experience every episode!

Plot- 8/10 Animation- 8/10 Characters- 8/10 Originality- 9/10 Enjoyment- 8/10 This series is a deviation of the original movie under the same title back in 1995. Many fans from the movie were unsure if the anime series would able did the original movie justice, oh boy it did. Ghost In The Shell:Stand Alone Complex has a cemented interesting premise that are difficult (or too smart) for audience to digest as it is not your typical everyday anime, it only appeal to minority. As the name said, the complexity of show in story and character presented with intellectual sci-fi, a plausible future dystopia, ethical debates, philosophical arguments solidified the show to be one of the best.

Plot- 7.9/10 Animation- 7.8/10 Characters- 7.9/10 Originality- 7.6/10 Enjoyment- 10/10 I don't know how to start with Mirai Nikki, I mean it's a flawed anime series with shaky plot but a strong fierce survival theme. Many viewers fall in love with Yuno which technically making the viewers loving Mirai Nikki eventually. It has decent action, bizzare characters and shaky plot twist. One thing many should applaud for Mirai Nikki other than Yuno's crazy antic is the consistency of the anime. Many anime with the same theme, usually go overboard or off-track from their original objective (which is survival game) and instead presented something that out of theme. Was it a bad show? Hell no Was it a masterpiece work? It is, but it could have been better I placed the show very high due to my personal enjoyment, show's popularity and unforgettable moments in this show.

Plot- 8.7/10 Animation- 7/10 Characters- 8.7/10 Originality- 8/10 Enjoyment- 10/10 Since the first episode of this show, I thought I can predict what the story is gonna be about. However, as the story progressed, it perplexed me even more than it was before. Higurashi biggest element was the mystery. And of course the horror of the show is why many watch it in the first place too, but the mystery make me wanna watch it until it's done, I need to know all of the unrevealed answers in this show. You will also have to watch the second season to get the full idea of the story, this show has merit and deserve more praises than what it has now. Recommended for suspense/horror/mystery fans!

Plot- 8/10 Animation- 7.5/10 Characters- 8/10 Originality- 7.7/10 Enjoyment- 9.7/10 After a long deliberation, I decided this anime imperfection to be placed here. It's quite high for an anime that has a very vague storyline and unclear elaboration regarding all the confusing parts in this show. One thing I can say for sure, DTB is smart at making us blind about the plot causing the audience to question a lot of stuff (at least in my case) But able to show us a glimpse of hint regarding the show.Even with all the flaws that the show have, it gets very good toward the end. It has suspense, mystery, super powers, action and an anti hero.

Plot- 8/10 Animation- 6.5/10 Characters- 7/10 Originality- 8/10 Enjoyment- 9.6/10 For a show this bizzare I decided to place it in my Top 25. Tatami Galaxy is unique to say at least. It's one of a few anime that enjoyable for odd reason. The show repeated an events that happened in the previous episode and change it into a meticulous presentation for the audience by adding more characters, different perspective and theme. Another notable aspect that need to be mention is the subs of this show is super fast, even an experienced anime watcher could find it difficult to grasp of what the hell they are saying. As this show is just an unorthodox piece of complex inhuman work, Not many people would enjoy this show. I recommended for an experienced anime viewers.

Plot- 8.2/10 Animation- 8.1/10 Characters- 8.3/10 Originality- 7.8/10 Enjoyment- 9.4/10 Many casual anime watcher these day would say that "Vampire Knight" is the best vampire anime series, but in my case, I would answered it Hellsing. Hellsing is not only the best vampire anime of all time, it's also one of the best action anime. Alucard is just a definition of a cruel badass killing machine that fans ultimately loved.

Plot- 8/10 Animation- 8.2/10 Characters- 9/10 Originality- 8/10 Enjoyment- 9/10 A sheer brilliance of an action-packed anime. This show is a well-directed samurai anime with off the scale sword fighting. It has good animation, great characters and an enjoyable package of fighting scenes. Recommended for action anime fans.

Plot- 7.9/10 Animation- 7.9/10 Characters- 8/10 Originality- 7.9/10 Enjoyment- 10/10 It's should't be no surprise that Claymore made it into this list considering I strongly stated I like an action anime with a female fighter. It's essence of action remind me of Fate/Zero, with Fate/Zero going for a bit of darker in compare to Claymore. A well-rounded action/fantasy anime that is just needed to be watch!

Plot- 9/10 Animation- 6/10 Characters- 8.8/10 Originality- 9.8/10 Enjoyment- 10/10 Unlike many series, Kaiji has a refreshing solid concept for the anime which is gambling. Kaiji is a guy that have a monumental of debts and gamble to compensate all of his debts. Many may complain regarding the art, which is expected as the show have a very unusual artwork that drive people away. However, those who can get that crap over with, you will be rewarded with amazing plot.

Plot- 8.5/10 Animation- 8.5/10 Characters- 8.1/10 Originality- 7/10 Enjoyment- 10/10 Before I started I will minimize the comparison between Durarara!! and Baccano. But, I do admit, it is difficult not to compare the two as both of them are extremely similar. In fact, many reviewer referred this anime as Baccano`s rehashed and watered down series. C'mon you know the drill, the show used all key elements in Baccano and changed it into this. One positive things that separate this show from Baccano personally for me it's differences on cast. I enjoyed Durarara`s cast more than Baccano. But, I enjoyed Baccano story more than this. Recommended for genre-based mystery fans

Plot- 9.2/10 Animation- 8.7/10 Characters- 8/10 Originality- 8.2/10 Enjoyment- 9.5/10 A unique fairy tale that are masterfully written. Princess Tutu is a refined wonderfully made anime, that give such a different approach to most classic ballets show. It has such a sophisticated quality, vibrant art style and great soundtrack. The show has such a endearing aspect that I didn't see it coming such as it's huge drama and unexpected twist. A magical girl anime that once you dive into it, you will never stop watching it.