In Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, fans experience a brand-new lineup of anime. Some are long-running series, others are returning for a new season, and some are fresh to the anime market. No matter what kind of anime appears in each seasonal lineup, fans can always find something new and fresh to watch.
However, there have been plenty of anime that are also always worth a rewatch. Even after ten years, certain anime have significantly impacted the anime community. Whether it was an award-winning anime or a series that has continued to air over the last ten years, many shows remain popular among fans.
10 The Devil Is Back & More Hardworking Than Ever
The Devil is a Part-Timer!
The Devil is a Part-Timer! is not only celebrating its 10th anniversary, but also its recent return in 2022 with a second season. In a far-off fantasy world, the Demon King, Lord Satan, flees to a different dimension after his defeat at the hands of the hero Emilia. This dimension is none other than modern-day Japan.
To survive in this strange new world and get enough money to pay his rent, Lord Satan gets a part-time job. This comedic and modern fantasy mashup is a classic that is always worth a rewatch, especially as viewers wait for the second half of Season 2 in 2023.
9 Now Is A Golden Opportunity To Settle Into A Rom-Com
Golden Time
Golden Time is an anime that perfectly fuses drama and comedy to tell a compelling story. Having lost all his memories of his past, the main character, Banri Tada, begins a new life at a law school in Tokyo. It's here where he slowly begins to make new friends and even find new love.
Wrestling with the return of memories from the past, and Banri's hopes for a new future, this anime is a must-watch for any anime fan. Even ten years later, Golden Time continues to impress fans with its beautiful story, interesting characters, and comedic moments.
8 A Timeless Romance Between Two Shores
Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea
Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea is a timeless anime that presents viewers with a beautiful story. The anime is set in a fantasy world where humans originally came from the ocean. However, over time, people began to crawl out of the ocean and live on the surface. This has resulted in a great divide between the land and sea people.
Nagi-Asu begins with four childhood friends from the sea transferring to a middle school on the surface. There, they experience many conflicts, from the divide between the land and the sea people and conflicts with themselves. As a primarily character-driven anime, viewers will enjoy watching this great cast of characters grow and experience the wonders and hardships of life.
7 Kyoto Has Whimsical Yet Dark Secrets
The Eccentric Family
The Eccentric Family is a whimsical anime that dives into both the realistic and fantastical aspects of family. Set in a modern world where humans, tanuki, and tengu all live together, The Eccentric Family follows the perspective of the third son of one tanuki family, Yasaburou Shimogamo.
Though The Eccentric Family mostly follows the daily life of Yasaburou and how he observes and blends into human society, there is also a deeper mystery at play. Seeking answers to his father's death, unraveling the mysteries of Benten and the Friday Fellows, and taking care of a cranky old tengu, Yasaburou takes viewers on a journey through the life of his eccentric family.
6 Chase Dreams Like The Wind
The Wind Rises
Claiming the title of the highest-grossing film in Japan in 2013, The Wind Rises is a fictionalized biographical film about Jiro Horikoshi. Jiro Horikoshi was the chief engineer of many different Japanese fighter planes during World War II.
The Wind Rises follows Jiro as he pursues his dreams of creating aircraft and the struggles that come with his creations being used as weapons of war. This movie dives into the morality and the harsh realities that came along with Jiro's dream. Viewers will find this Studio Ghibli film to be an engaging biography and a beautiful tribute to the arduous path that it takes for one to follow their dreams.
5 There Is Killer Fashion At Honnouji Academy
Kill la Kill
Ten years later, Kill la Kill remains a classic series for any anime fan. Kill la Kill follows the main character, Ryuuko Matoi, as she hunts for answers over her father's murder. Arriving at the prestigious Honnouji Academy, Ryuuko must battle the other students to reach the student council president, someone who may have answers about her father.
Equipped with her sentient clothes, Senketsu, and half of her father's scissor blade, Ryuuko must endure numerous battles and uncover a growing conspiracy. Anime fans will find that the action sequences and the unique animation style keep this incredible anime vibrant and always worth a rewatch a decade later.
4 A Great Youth Rom-Com, As Fans Expected
My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected
My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, as I Expected, also known as My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU and by the shortened Japanese title Oregairu, is a wonderful twist on the classic high school rom-com anime. Following the exploits of the main character, Hachiman Hikigaya, Oregairu offers a fresh perspective on the coming-of-age romance genre.
With no friends or girlfriend, Hachiman has a cynical viewpoint on life, especially the so-called "youth" he's supposed to be enjoying. However, after being forced to join the Volunteer Service Club, he begins to open his eyes to new perspectives and his heart to his peers. This rom-com offers viewers an endearing cast of characters and a beautiful storyline that holds up ten years later.
3 Farming Is Not Easy
Silver Spoon
For fans looking for a breath of fresh air, Silver Spoon is the way to go. Silver Spoon follows the main character Yuugo Hachiken, who abruptly decides to enroll in an agricultural high school. Tired of trying to meet his parent's heavy expectations, Yuugo runs away to an agricultural school in the countryside, where he believes he will finally be able to relax.
However, Yuugo quickly finds out that life in the countryside isn't as easy as he thought it would be. Silver Spoon takes the classic fish-out-of-water story and adds a refreshing tone as Yuugo attempts to find what will help him to lead a fulfilling life.
2 The Ace Pitcher Is Up Next
Ace of Diamond
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Ace of Diamond is the best sports anime to come out in 2013. The main character is the unique pitcher Eijun Sawamura, who is aiming to reach nationals. After being scouted for a prestigious high school's baseball team, Eijun is thrust among high-level players.
With his goal set to become his team's ace, Eijun works to hone his skills and teamwork to reach the top. Even ten years later, this sports anime holds its own as one of the best due to its incredible soundtrack and memorable characters. Any fan of sports anime will want to put Ace of Diamond on their must-watch list.
1 The Mysteries Of The Titans Started Ten Years Ago
Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan speaks for itself in terms of its popularity among fans. Set behind a series of great walls, humanity lives in hiding from great human-eating creatures known as Titans. After a brutal encounter with these fearsome creatures, Eren Yeager vows to eradicate all Titans from the world.
Now in its final season, Attack on Titan has left viewers restless with its plot twists and mysteries. Having kicked off in 2013, viewers today still find enjoyment and rewatchability in the first season, witnessing the start of Eren's long and arduous journey.