JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is an incredibly popular shonen series that's praised for its characters and storytelling. Even anime fans who have never seen the series recognize the art style and the common character tropes associated with the series, which just shows how prominent it is in the world of anime.
While JoJo's is well-made and features a lot of great characters, it still has its weak points. The weaker parts of the series don't ruin the experience, but compared to other anime that handle their plot points better, it's pretty obvious that there are several anime better than JoJo's.
10 A Classic Space Story (Cowboy Bebop)
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Cowboy Bebop is a classic anime for a reason. It has some of the best music, characters, and one of the best stories in anime. It has its own unique style that's incredibly recognizable to this day.
Making things even better, Cowboy Bebop has an incredible dub, which is amazing considering the time period it was made. The live-action may not have done a good job representing this amazing story, but for fans of the anime, they will always have the anime to fall back on.
9 Togashi's Best Work (Hunter X Hunter)
Yu Yu Hakusho is the more recognizable series from creator Yoshihiro Togashi, but Hunter X Hunter is his best-written series by far. The story uses a unique power system and often features plot lines that many modern anime take inspiration from.
Hunter X Hunter also has some really fun characters and an action-packed story that often leaves fans sitting at the edge of their seats. To many, Hunter X Hunter is one of the greatest anime of all time. Considering how well-written it is, that's definitely a fair assessment.
8 Some Of The Most Beautiful Animation In All Of Anime (Violet Evergarden)
Violet Evergarden is not just a well-written anime but an incredibly beautiful one. The studio behind this series is known for its gorgeous animation and Violet Evergarden is the best example of it. However, the animation isn't the only good thing about this series.
Violet Evergarden showcases some incredibly well-written characters with unique personalities and goals. It's also nice to see a series with predominantly female characters handled so well. It has action, romance, and drama, which it balances almost perfectly. Anyone who hasn't seen Violet Evergarden is definitely missing out.
7 A Series That's Still Going Strong (One Piece)
One Piece is a juggernaut in the anime world, so it makes sense that it's considered one of the best. Not only is it one of the Big Three from the early 2000s, but it's maintained its top position as one of the most popular series since it first came out as a manga in the late '90s.
With over 1000 episodes the series is still going strong and that's mainly because of the characters and story building. There isn't another anime like this one in the world, which is why so many fans love it so much.
6 An Underrated Classic (FLCL)
FLCL is an underrated series that isn't talked about too often but fans familiar with the series know how good it is. It features some incredible animation and a unique story that holds fans' attention from beginning to end.
The characters Naoto and Haruko have amazing chemistry that takes the series to the next level. This abstract anime series is definitely something special, so it's a shame that it doesn't get as much recognition anymore.
5 Not A Typical Action Anime (Samurai Champloo)
Samurai Champloo comes from the same creator of Cowboy Bebop, and it really shows. This series has a unique style with incredible animation and well-developed characters. Despite the fact that the series takes place during Edo period Japan, it uses hip-hop music, which adds to the series' unique style.
The best part about the show is the characters and their relationships with each other. Samurai Champloo manages to create strong bonds between characters that feel believable even for a show that isn't all too long. Anyone looking for something with a unique take on culture and music is definitely missing out if they haven't watched this series.
4 A Series With The Best Written Characters (Jujutsu Kaisen)
Jujutsu Kaisen is a modern series that managed to be an instant hit with fans. It takes animation to a new level with some of the best fights of any shonen anime. However, the best thing about this series is its characters — especially the women.
Unlike most shonen anime, which tend to have poorly written female characters, all the female characters in Jujutsu Kaisen are incredibly well-written with deep backstories and interesting goals. Jujutsu Kaisen shows what a series with well-written women looks like, which is something other manga creators should take note of.
3 A Relatable Series With The Best Relationships (Yuri On Ice)
Fans of Yuri on Ice have been desperately waiting for new content for years, which just shows how beloved this series is. Not only is it a fun sports anime, but it also has incredible animation and even better characters.
The relationship between Yuri and Victor is what makes this series so special, especially since it perfectly handles a queer relationship. It's the type of series that fans can go back to again and again, which just shows how relatable the characters are and how fun the series is as a whole.
2 A Twisted Story That Keeps Fans Guessing (Death Note)
Death Note is one of those anime that every anime fan should watch at least once. It can be incredibly dark and twisted but that's one of the best things about it. Light's change from a responsible son to a psychotic killer is incredibly well done. At times, fans find themselves rooting for him even if they know they shouldn't.
Some fans criticize the end of the series, but it still manages to be one of the greatest series of all time. Everything from the music to the animation is top-notch, which makes sense considering the amount of effort that was put into making a series like this one.
1 The Number One Series By Far (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)
For many anime fans, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is the number one anime on their top ten list. It has some of the most iconic characters and an incredibly unique story that's not like any other. Every detail in the story relates to the plot in some way, which makes re-watching this series a fun experience.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood also has some of the best character development in anime, especially Ed and Winry's relationship. Ed's proposal is still one of the most romantic anime moments of all time, which just shows how good it is.