Anime is a genre of Japanese animation which has also conquered the West over the years. The stories are very varied and can be found subgenres focused on adventure, student life or superheroes. In that sense, it is easy to find the best recommended anime by genre to enjoy authentic series marathons. In this list are some of the most watched anime in the world , including Shingeki no Kyojin, Naruto and others.

Streaming platforms have boosted the success of many series Japanese that would otherwise be inaccessible. It is becoming easier to find Newly released animes in Japan to follow them simultaneously. Some of the most popular distributors to watch anime in Spain are Select Vision, Crunchyroll or Netflix which hosts several well-known series. Below is a list of the most watched anime in history , based on the portal's popularity criteria MyAnimeList which records this type of information.

Top most watched anime in history

• Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin)
• Death Note
• Fullmetal Alchemist
• One Punch Man
• Sword Art Online
• My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia)
• Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
• Naruto
• Tokyo Ghoul
• Hunter x Hunter
• Steins;Gate
• No Game No Life
• Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch
• Jujutsu Kaisen
• Toradora!
• One Piece
• Your Lie in April (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso)
• Noragami
• Saint Seiya (Knights of the Zodiac)
• Dragon Ball
• Neon Genesis Evangelion
• Chainsaw Man
• Gintama
• Yu-Gi-Oh!
• Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu
• Angel Beats!

This is one of the most used websites for vote for your favorite anime . According to this, the list does not lack classic names like Death Note or Tokyo Ghoul . Current series that have had a great success also sneak in. overwhelming success worldwide. Good examples of this are Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin), My Hero Academia or One Punch Man.

Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin)

Attack on Titan surprised from the first chapter until the last. It is a series that has had a great impact and is composed of 4 seasons and 87 episodes which can be seen on Netflix. Fans were able to watch the premiere of each chapter simultaneously to follow the adventures of Eren Jaeger as a member of the Survey Corps. Attack on Titan takes place in a fictional world which seems anchored in the Middle Ages.

The men raised several giant walls to defend the city from titans that feed on humans. Eren, Mikasa and Armin have promised that they will eliminate all the titans that exist and until then they will discover more information about the origin of these creatures. The series has a great dramatic component and there are very violent scenes, something that caught attention because of the rawness of images .

Death Note

Despite the years, Death Note is among the top 10 most watched anime of history. All fans of this genre have the work of Tsugumi Ōba in a privileged place of memory . The Death Note anime premiered in 2006 and is composed only of 37 episodes . It didn't need more to become one of the best anime of all time. The plot has a large part of fiction, but it doesn't give up creating controversy over the human identity and their most primitive impulses.

The narrow line between good and evil that turns a young high school student into a serial killer. A Shinigami named Ryuk He was bored and dropped his Death Note to Earth. Light Yagami discovers this notebook capable of kill a person after writing their name . Light wants to do justice in the world, but little by little his power slips from his hands. Detective L will be in charge of find the killer , since no one knows his face.

Fullmetal Alchemist

Fullmetal Alchemist is a series from the beginning of the millennium that has a exciting story . The same thing happens to him as to Death Note, being a essential and timeless anime . It is composed of 51 episodes not counting the improved adaptation of 64 chapters which was made later. Edward and Alphonse Elric live in a small town in Amestris. They live only with their mother until dies from an illness terminal illness that has no cure.

The interesting part comes next when the brothers use the alchemy technique to resurrect his mother. The ritual goes wrong and Edward sacrifices his left leg . In the process he is on the verge of losing his brother to the law of equivalent exchange , so he gives up his arm to rescue his little brother's soul. After studying thoroughly, Edward decides to become the world's greatest alchemist, finding the philosopher's stone and recover the lost parts.

One Punch Man

The rise of One Punch Man was meteoric since its publication as webcomic in 2009. It was later illustrated as a manga by Yusuke Murata, although the series has not yet ended. It has only 27 volumes and 24 episodes anime today. One Punch Man is not your typical superhero story, but quite the opposite. It is a biting parody of this genre, where the protagonist is a frustrated hero who finds no motivation or recognition.

The action takes place in Z City , located in Japan, where one day very dangerous monsters appear. Saitama is tired of his job until he comes across one of these monsters and defeats it. From that moment on he decides that he will train very hard to become a superhero to help the most vulnerable. This process leaves him bald, so many people don't take him seriously because of his rather puny appearance. However, Saitama is the strongest hero who can defeat anyone with a punch . This causes him more frustration because he does not find an opponent of his level.

Sword Art Online

Also known by its acronym SAO, it is a series of light novels that achieved a entertaining adaptation on TV. The main anime has 50 episodes, but still is unfinished . This year has special relevance because the story takes place in the year 2022. A video game Virtual Reality MMORPG becomes a sensation among Japan's younger population. One day, the players discover that can't disconnect nor exit the game.

The creator of the video game Sword Art Online appears to inform them that they can only leave there by completing the 100 levels of the game . The rules change and now players who die, They will also die in real life . Fear reigns among users, but they begin to make clans to level up more easily and get more powerful equipment.

My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia)

Another curious proposal that is on everyone's lips . It is a work created by Kōhei Horikoshi that is not yet finished, but it already has 113 episodes since 2016. You can easily find it online on platforms like Crunchyroll to find out about the Deku's story from the beginning. The story takes place in a world where 80% have developed gifts known as Quirks . However, the protagonist Izuku Midoriya is part of the 20% who He doesn't have any superpowers .

This global situation causes the appearance of heroes and villains , but Midoriya is clear about which side he takes. Since he was a child, he dreams of becoming a hero and wants to join the UA High School , where young people are trained to be the greatest hero of all. One day, the famous All Might He meets Midoriya and gives him his gift: One For All.

Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba)

It is one of the manganime most recent , but its popularity has skyrocketed. It only has 44 episodes, but it is one of the most watched series that is already preparing its third season . It is easy to find many merchandising products, especially of Tanjiro Kamado and his sister Nezuko . The story is set in the Taisho era, although it has many fictional elements. Tanjiro Kamado takes care of his family after his father's death.

One day returning from selling coal, Tanjiro discovers that his family has been murdered by a powerful demon named Muzan Kibutsuji. Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been bitten by the demon . She soon discovers that her sister has killer instincts and realizes that she still retains human thoughts . Tanjiro's goal will be to find a cure for his sister, as well as the demon that caused all this.

Naruto

One of the best known and longest running series from this list, as it has more than 700 chapters in total. It ended a few years ago , but now they are telling the story of Boruto. You can watch naruto without filler on digital platforms such as Crunchyroll and is part of the shonen genre from the manga. It is a series aimed at a young male audience with a story full of action and adventure .

The protagonist is called Naruto Uzumaki , a ninja who lives in the Hidden Leaf Village, but is an outcast. Years ago the village was attacked by the demon Nine-Tailed Fox killing many people, including the leader who sacrificed his life for seal it inside Naruto . When Naruto is a teenager he graduates from the Ninja Academy where he learns new techniques to become the best ninja of the world.

Tokyo Ghoul

This anime is a reference in the genre of horror and thriller . Tokyo Ghoul is a fairly short series consisting of only 48 episodes , so you can watch it in a couple of weeks. Once again, the story takes place in the city of Tokyo where crimes have been committed. various crimes . There are creatures called Ghouls, unknown beings that feed on human flesh. A young man named Ken Kaneki meets a girl and asks her out, but she doesn't know that it will change her life forever.

In an alley, the young woman reveals her true identity as a Ghoul and leaves the protagonist on the verge of death . In the hospital, Ken Kaneki receives an organ transplant from the attacking ghoul that turns him in a human environment . From that moment on he has to learn to live with his new secret and discovers that the coffee It's the only thing your new body doesn't reject.

Hunter x Hunter

Although it may not seem like it, Hunter x Hunter It's been many years since its first broadcast. It premiered in 1999 and had 62 original episodes. It later returned with a second adaptation of 148 chapters, making it an easy anime to watch. For all this It can already be considered a classic whose story focuses on a young man who wants to become a hunter like his father. Gon Freecss One day he discovers that his father is not dead, but that he abandoned them.

From that moment on, Gon wants to search for answers, since his father is the best hunter there is able to find hidden treasures and exotic beasts. Gon takes the exam and there he meets a couple of friends who will continue on their adventure . Each one has their own aspirations and objectives that will lead them to explore part of this fictional world.

Steins;Gate

One of the titles most acclaimed of Japanese animation. Steins;Gate even has video games released simultaneously that tell part of the plot of the novel . The series is quite short and only has 24 episodes. The plot takes place in Akihabara , a very popular shopping area in Tokyo, during the year 2010. A group of friends convert a microwave into a device for sending messages to the past . This is one of the most interesting premises that will catch you from the first moment.

The world of Rintarō Okabe changed forever with this invention. Okabe is a brilliant young man who founds the Future Artifact Research Institute . However, his interference in the past has enormous consequences. Okabe's goal is to avoiding a tragedy by witnessing events from the past and taking action to alter what happens in the future.

No Game No Life

If you like games, keep an eye on this anime. Despite having only 12 episodes , is a very popular anime among viewers. This is due to an interesting plot starring two brothers called Sora and Shiro. They become very famous on the Internet because they spend the day playing video games. They are NEETs who They neither study nor work , but they were able to beat 1200 players without cheating. That earned them to be considered legends in the digital world .

The two brothers think that the real world is "a bad game" One day, a boy who calls himself God summons them to another world where everything is decided by games. This mysterious world has its 10 commandments and different races coexist, but humans occupy the last position because They can't use magic .

Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch

Many anime on this list are set on planet Earth as we know it, but there are also alternative worlds like Code Geass. It is set in a reality where the Holy Empire of Britannia has conquered a good part of the world. The rest is divided between the Chinese Federation and the European Union , although the latter is in decline. The first season of 25 chapters serves to tell the story war conflict that exists between the superpowers.

The protagonist is Lelouch who swears take revenge on Britannia for the murder of his mother and creates the Order of the Black Knights. There is a second season of 25 episodes that tell of the eternal crusade that the rebel troops maintain against the empire . In this world order, Japan becomes a colony from which they extract 70% of the supply of sakuradite, a mineral very important.

Jujutsu Kaisen

It is still in publication, but the anime has been the latest sensation among fans of the genre. This adaptation has 24 episodes and has a very intense story . The world of Jujutsu Kaisen is made up of living beings that emanate a Cursed energy . This is created from negative emotions that flow through the body and often results in Curses , spiritual beings that seek to harm humanity. sorcerers They have the ability to control Cursed energy to use it as they please.

With this story as a background, Yuji Itadori is the protagonist. He tries to save a friend from a Curse named Ryōmen Sukuna, but ends up possessed himself . He asks Satoru Gojo for advice who takes him to the Tokyo Metropolitan College of Arts and Sciences. Satoru will try remove the curse from Sukuna without killing its bearer, Yuji Itadori.

Toradora!

So far you can see that there is a lot of fiction in the most watched series in history. But also There is room for love with Toradora!, an anime that has only 25 episodes. Ryuji Takasu is a high school student who wants to fit in, but his eyes make him look like a criminal and they are afraid of him. In the new class he meets Taiga Aisaka , a girl who is in love with her best friend. Meanwhile, Takasu is secretly in love by Minori Kushieda and they both have a plan.

Taiga takes advantage of Takasu and uses him as personal servant , spending a lot of time at home. This unleashes all the rumors about a possible relationship among them, so their goals become more complicated. Toradora! is one of the best romance series that have already been made, their popularity is evident.

One Piece

Watch One Piece full It's no easy feat. It's the longest running anime series out there and it's not even over yet. The manga and TV series are already at the same time , adding up to more than 1000 episodes. And it is not available on any platform either, which makes it less accessible to everyone. work by Eiichiro Oda It is a curious story of pirates in a fictional world, where everyone is looking for a great treasure called One Piece . No one has seen this treasure, only a few men.

This is how it begins Great Age of Piracy and the protagonist Monkey D. Luffy wishes to become the Pirate King. When he was a child he ate a Devil Fruit , making his body turn into rubber and losing the ability to swim. Throughout the adventure he will get gather a crew and a ship to embark on the greatest adventure of his life.

Your Lie in April (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso)

There is still a lot of talk about this series that was adapted with 22 chapters , a very exciting dramatic comedy. It focuses on the story of a young man passionate about the piano , but one day this completely fades away. Kousei Arima is a child prodigy who loses his enthusiasm for music after the death of his mother. His world has become dark and monotonous , with no interest in playing the piano again. A friend introduces him to a girl named Kaori who plays the violin impressively.

His way of playing the violin makes Arima get your enthusiasm back for music. He believes that Kaori is a free spirit when she plays the violin and wants to be remembered for this ability. The relationship between the two helps Arima regain her will to live, your aspirations and abandoned feelings.

Noragami

This series is also short, as it has 25 chapters . The title literally means "Street God" and refers to the protagonist. Yato is a god of calamity who dreams of achieving fame, having many followers and his own sanctuary. Previously he had very bad reputation , but now he does commissions to help people. The reality is very far from achieving his goals and the only partner he had refuses to help him .

This changes when he meets a high school student who has an accident. Hiyori Iki becomes a half-yokai, Caught between the human world and the afterlife. She will stay by Yato's side to regain her status as a human. Together they will work hard to achieve your own personal goals and a shrine dedicated to Yato.

Saint Seiya (Knights of the Zodiac)

The unforgettable Saint Seiya is an anime that left a mark on history with its good plot that tells the exploits of the Knights of Athena. These are chosen ones who wear mystical armor that is inspired by the constellations of the zodiac and that grant powers to their users. All the knights They have the mission of protecting the Goddess Athena from the evil entities that wish to destroy it.

Dragon Ball

Evidently, Dragon Ball does not go unnoticed as it is one of the most popular franchises of all time. From Dragon Ball to Dragon Ball Super, tells the great story of Goku and the Z warriors , who are dedicated to searching for the seven dragon balls and protecting humanity from all threats that try to cause damage to the planet. The interesting thing about this anime is All Goku's transformations and how Little by little the characters evolve as they grow.

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion is one of the best sci-fi anime that tells the story of Shinji Ikari and a group of young people who are recruited by the NERV company to pilot giant mechas, the objective being to stop some huge creatures called "Angels" . These enemies only want the end of humanity, so they will have to do everything possible with their robots to prevent it.

Chainsaw Man

When Chainsaw Man made its debut during 2023, it had a great impact worldwide thanks to its image quality and the interesting story it proposes. In this case, We are talking about the protagonist Denji , a boy who since childhood has had difficulties in life due to the economic situation of his family, ending up in a serious condition to the point where he sells his organs. However, face some demons along with his little demon friend, he is left dying, so both of them fuse and Denji becomes a hybrid.

With this power, he is now able to transform into the Chainsaw Demon and gets a job as a demon hunter where he will have to fight against all kinds of enemies to defend humanity and fulfill his strange dreams.

Gintama

The plot unfolds in a Feudal Japan in which some aliens have invaded the planet Earth taking over everything in its path, so much so that they impose new rules and now they are the ones who rule the world. One of the laws is that they prohibit the use of weapons, but Gintoki doesn't agree with that. and together with his fellow samurai they set out to do jobs and find ways to stop the invaders.

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Of course, Yu-Gi-Oh! couldn't be missing from this list, being one of the most popular titles in history and marking an entire era for fans. In this world we follow the plot of a boy named Yugi Muto which is linked to a strange Egyptian puzzle that houses the spirit of a pharaoh with which he will have to learn to live in order to find answers. His goal is to face many enemies who want seize the Millennium Objects to wreak havoc across the world, but Yugi and his friends will use their skills in the card game to prevent it.

Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu

This series ended recently and is composed of 50 chapters . It may be one of the most unknown on this list, but it got very good reviews . The story centers on Subaru Natsuki, a hikikomori who is suddenly transported to another world . He has no special powers, but he has to avoid death in a kind of time loop . The young man constantly relives in the same place and time. A young woman rescued from bandits but they both die.

And it starts again. The boy wakes up at the same point , meets the girl and doesn't remember anything from the previous loops. So he repeats the same actions until something changes that has consequences on his destiny. From there, the protagonist will search for answers to understand What is he doing in that mysterious world? and who is the young woman who saves him.

Angel Beats!

We finish this list with an anime of 13 episodes which was very well received. Proof of this is that it is still remembered among fans for its characters and interesting plot . Otonashi is a young student who dies loses all memories of his life. After death he appears in a high school whose students have suffered in life or have had traumas that are pending. This kind of limbo give these teenagers a new chance.

Otonashi doesn't know why he finds himself in this limbo, but he joins a battalion to fight against a God. Meanwhile, he interacts with other companions who are here and falls in love with Tenshi , a girl better known as Angel. This anime has a great story that mixes the institute theme with supernatural elements.

These are the most important anime In terms of popularity, the most watched in the world. Many of these series have few chapters, so you can watch them finish in a week . And others will take you longer, but we are sure that it will be worth it .