Anime-only fans are rather selective about the anime they decide to watch. Apart from the depth of the characters and the quality of the plot, viewers also expect quality visuals, coherent storytelling, and moving music. Be it longer anime like Case Closed and One Piece or relatively shorter anime like Hunter x Hunter and Black Clover, these anime are not without their flaws.

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While some anime have episodes that just don't cut it or are fillers that don't contribute to the story or the characters, some make each episode count. From fast-paced storytelling to unique animation styles, these anime don't waste a single minute.

10 Mob Learns To Accept His Powers (Mob Psycho 100)

A group shot of most of the main cast from Mob Psycho 100.

The protagonist of Mob Psycho 100, Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama, is a psychic middle schooler. Arataka Reigen, a con-man pretending to be a powerful psychic, exploits Mob's powers, offering barely any pocket change in return. Mob Psycho 100 follows Mob as he understands his powers by engaging in battle with other psychics and spirits.

From visuals that make fans forget to blink to vividly characterized spirits, Mob Psycho 100 delivers excellence in every episode. Quality animation throughout its 25 episodes, combined with Mob's quirkiness and eggheadedness, makes this anime series a well-deserving hit.

9 Tanjiro's Water Breathing Is An Amazing Spectacle (Demon Slayer)

Members of the Demon Slayer Corps with Nezuko waving in front.

In Demon Slayer, Tanjiro Kamado sets out to become a demon slayer to save his sister, Nezuko, from life as a demon. From the first drop of red blood on snow to the more recent scenery in the Entertainment District Arc, Demon Slayer is famous for its detailed animation and stunning colors.

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Along with pleasing aesthetics, Demon Slayer features some of the most extravagant and overpowered battles in contemporary anime. Tanjiro's fight against Gyutaro and Rengoku's fatal fight against Akaza, among others, provide a visual experience that fans keep coming back.

8 Thorfinn Strives To Avenge His Father (Vinland Saga)

Thorfinn ready for battle in Vinland Saga.

Vinland Saga is one of the most underrated shonen anime in contemporary times. The Vikings who killed Thorfinn's family raise him to be a ruthless fighter, making him capable of standing on his own two feet. This anime series follows the manga and does justice to Makoto Yukimura's characters.

A fast-paced story with some of the most thrilling fights, Vinland Saga is one of the most awaited anime series of 2023. Fans love a good revenge story, and this anime series provides just that. Each episode has been a treat for fans.

7 The Enemy Of An Enemy Is A Friend (Bungou Stray Dogs)

Doppo glaring at Dazai while Atsushi hides behind chair in Bungou Stray Dogs.

A popular addition to the seinen anime genre, Bungou Stray Dogs follows Atsushi Nakajima, who joins the Armed Detective Agency after a chance encounter with Osamu Dazai. The Armed Detective Agency employs people with supernatural powers who deal with threats too dangerous for the police. Their battles make for a superb spectacle.

From Dazai's obsession with dying to Port Mafia's Chuya's serious demeanor, Bungou Stray Dogs takes its viewers on an emotional roller coaster. The Armed Detective Agency and the Port Mafia team up to defeat the villainous Guild.

6 All Good Things Come To An End (Assassination Classroom)

Korosensei and the class from Assassination Classroom.

Assassination Classroom is one of the most moving anime. Korosensei, an octopus-like alien, takes over a junior high class as their homeroom teacher. Korosensei gives his students one year to kill him before he blows up the moon.

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Despite this, Korosensei takes his teaching duties seriously. Be it math or life, Korosensei is always willing to help his students. The anime portrays the students' inner conflicts when they set out to kill their beloved teacher. Assassination Classroom offers a variety of scenes filled with intense emotions.

5 Espionage Isn't All Fun & Games (Spy X Family)

An image from Spy x Family.

In Spy x Family, Agent Twilight, using the alias Loid Forger, adopts Anya from a local orphanage. Twilight then marries City Hall employee Yor Briar to aid him in his mission to establish a connection with, and gather intel from, Donovan Desmond, the chairperson of the National Unity Party of Ostania.

Anya's cuteness and Yor's duality have fans smitten and wanting for more. With the end of Spy x Family's first season and the addition of a pet dog, fans are awaiting the next season and looking forward to Yor and Loid's parenting skills and more of Anya's cuteness.

4 Balanced Humor & Action For The Win (Jujutsu Kaisen)

Megumi, Yuji, Sukuna, and Gojo from Jujutsu Kaisen.

Jujutsu Kaisen has gained immense popularity since its release in 2020. Following Yuji Itadori, who somehow finds himself tangled up in the world of jujutsu sorcerers and cursed spirits, this anime takes viewers on an exciting adventure filled with epic battles and morally gray characters.

The music and animation of the opening and closing themes perfectly portray the series. Every episode adds to the plot and the ending of each arc sets up the premise for the next one. Jujutsu Kaisen perfectly balances the ratio of action to comedy.

3 Science Is Imperative To Civilization (Dr. Stone)

Senku Ishigami from Dr. Stone.

Dr. Stone is an anime that inspires its viewers to learn. An unknown force petrified the entire world for life to reawaken some 1000 years later. Senku Ishigami, the protagonist, is a scientific genius who, along with his muscular and loyal friend, Taiju, rebuilds civilization.

Each episode of Dr. Stone features an informative titbit helpful for the daily life that most people take for granted. From making batteries from scratch to building turbines and bridges, this anime also explores the political aspects of rejuvenating civilization.

2 Satoru Solves A Murder Mystery By Time-Traveling (Erased)

Kayo Hinazuki and Satoru Fujinuma from the Erased anime

In Erased, Satoru is a struggling manga artist who finds his mother murdered in his apartment. He uses his innate time-traveling ability to go back 18 years in the past and remove the root of the cause. Once he finds himself in the past, Satoru endeavors to find the culprit behind the infamous kidnappings of his peers.

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From kidnapping to murder, Erased deals with dark and twisted individuals willing to go the extra mile to satisfy themselves. An anime that keeps fans clicking the next episode button, Erased is a fantasy-thriller with not a single wasted second.

1 The Best Anime Sitcom (The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.)

An image from The Disastrous Life Of Saiki K.

The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. follows high school student Kusuo Saiki who can read other people's minds. A stoic teenager, Saiki tries to avoid his classmates and keeps to himself. An episodic series much like a sitcom, this anime is home to some of the most eccentric and imaginative characters.

The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. offers its fans perfectly balanced high school romances, comedy, and serious situations. Viewers find it easy to lose themselves in Saiki's world. Limited episodes left fans wanting more of Saiki's dry humor.

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