Anime refers to animated shows produced in Japan and is enjoyed globally due to highly engaging storylines and magnanimous graphics and action sequences. It has become a high revenue-generating industry and has also garnered immense popularity among teenagers especially.
These shows are just not cartoons as proposed by many people. But if you ask any anime fan, it's anime and hence different. Moreover, they teach you numerous moral as well as ethical values. Well if you haven't really watched it before, you should definitely do so.
Here is a list of some must watch anime that would give you the chills and thrills.
1. Death Note
This is one of the best animes out there and should definitely be on your watch list if you are into suspense, psychological thriller, and mystery genre. The plotline is pretty engaging and keeps you on your toes as the story progresses. Like any mystery show, it starts at a slow pace and gradually captivates you within the starting episodes itself.
The protagonist of the story Yagami Light meets a shinigami and comes across a notebook that contains the power to kill anyone whose name is written on it. The story takes interesting twists and turns and soon turns into a battle of wits with perceptions changing about what is correct and whatnot. Moreover, it is the perfect example that power is dangerous in the wrong hands and a perfect society doesn't exist. In addition, it takes a toll on trust and makes us understand that Justice is very subjective.
2. Naruto
Naruto is one of the most popular and longest-running anime with a total of 720 episodes. It has an engaging storyline focusing on varied characters and good developments throughout the duration. The story highlights his journey as a Ninja and showcases various power-packed action sequences making it addictive. This is an anime that you can binge-watch for sure.
It is the journey of a teenager called Naruto inside whom the frightening Nine-Tailed Demon Fox had been sealed upon birth that took away the life of the Fourth Hokage. He is neglected and thus leads a life of solitude. He gradually develops comrades who acknowledge his talent and help him get stronger and achieve his true potential. It contains various Ninja techniques called Ninjutsu which again grab your attention.
It teaches some crucial life lessons as it highlights the pain that people face when left in solidarity. Moreover, it teaches us that some things aren't just meant to be and that can't be changed and that some people don't want to be saved. Besides we also get to see the power of believing in your comrades and the importance of not giving up.
3. Dr. Stone
Dr. Stone is a science fiction and adventure genre anime that would be loved by Science nerds in addition to other anime lovers. The storyline is quite unique and has a different approach. The subsequent seasons are expected to be released soon after the high popularity gained by the first season.
The protagonist of the show Senku aspires to be a scientist and is a science geek. An unknown catastrophe petrifies all living beings for thousands of years. Senku is unpetrified and hence embarks on a journey to take the modern world turned into a stone-age city back to the modern era and also revive others in the process. Things start getting heated up and science is the only weapon that can lead mankind's survival.
It focuses on the power of science and has been focused on its real-life practical significance and applications. The beauty of every scientific reaction has been justified and how all discoveries have been made in a fast pacing anime. It helps you appreciate human ingenuity and also that science can be used either as a boon or a bane.
4. My Hero Academia
It is an action-packed adventure show that revolves around heroes and their roles. The plot is appealing as well as interactive that keeps you hooked up with the show. Action-packed sequences and amazing graphics make it a treat for the eyes.
Midoriya is a teenager who has been born with no abnormalities contrary to most of the population that have got some powers called quirk owing to some phenomenon. This is however abnormal because he is normal. Crazy right? The story gets a lot crazier and happening with the introduction of different characters and story development.
Moreover, it highlights the importance of hard work in front of plain talent. An important aspect that one should observe is that Rivals can strengthen You and that Enemies and Evil never die which one observes in their life. It also makes you think about your actions because every action has its consequences. It also teaches that a person is never done learning and can work hard to achieve even greater heights.
5. That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime
This anime is not really famous among the masses but a really good and different story. It is based in an alternate universe where the protagonist Rimuru has been summoned and reincarnated as a low-level creature. It is an action, adventure magical fantasy world with great plot twists. It also takes upon building fruitful relationships and how they help to acquire the required skills in the corporate world.
The second season is yet to be released. But this anime is a must-watch as it would teach you the basic lesson that doesn't matter what resource you have, using them in the correct manner would lead you to success. Moreover, it also exhibits how people tend to observe and hence adapt to their surroundings in order to excel and survive. Being able to grab any opportunity is another highlight. Besides, it progresses as if a wall is being built with all ties being strong and being placed one over the other and building a strong entity without any social or economic barriers.
Conclusion
Animes are a great way to deal with stress, anxiety, or depression, just choose the right one and binge watch while learning many important life lessons. However, it should be made sure that you don't start mismanaging your time by procrastinating your work and get addicted to animes as an excess of anything is bad. Learning how to utilize the good in everything is a must-have and should be done, the same goes for anime shows. Enjoy some power-packed action, mystery, drama, adventure, or maybe science fiction as the above-mentioned animes would surely keep you engaged.
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Written By - Bhanu Jain
Edited By - Neha Kundu
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