The Best Anime Shows on Netflix: 12 Picks You Can't Miss

From Classics to New Releases

Whether you're new to anime or well-versed in it, here are 12 shows and one movie that showcase the best of the animated genre. From psychological thrillers to coming-of-age dramas, decades-old classics to 2020 standouts, here are the best anime shows to watch on Netflix:

1. Death Note

A psychological thriller that follows a brilliant high school student who finds a notebook that allows him to kill anyone by writing their name in it.

2. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

An epic adventure that follows two brothers as they search for a way to restore their bodies after they attempt to bring their mother back from the dead.

3. Cowboy Bebop

A space Western that follows a group of bounty hunters as they travel across the galaxy in their spaceship.

4. Neon Genesis Evangelion

A mecha anime that follows a group of teenagers who must pilot giant robots to fight against alien invaders.

5. Naruto Shippuden

A long-running shonen anime that follows the adventures of a young ninja named Naruto Uzumaki.

6. One Piece

A pirate adventure that follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew as they search for the One Piece, the greatest treasure in the world.

7. Attack on Titan

A dark fantasy anime that follows a group of soldiers who must fight against giant humanoid creatures known as Titans.

8. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

A supernatural anime that follows a young boy who sets out to become a demon slayer to avenge his family's death.

9. Jujutsu Kaisen

A supernatural anime that follows a high school student who becomes a sorcerer to fight against curses and demons.

10. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

A Netflix original anime that follows a street kid who becomes a mercenary in a futuristic city.

11. Arcane

A Netflix original anime that follows the story of two sisters who find themselves on opposite sides of a war between two rival cities.

12. Your Name

A romantic fantasy film that follows the story of two teenagers who swap bodies and must find a way to return to their own.

Conclusion

This list is just a small sampling of the many great anime shows available on Netflix. Whether you're looking for a classic show to revisit or a new series to binge-watch, there's sure to be something here for you. So grab a bowl of popcorn and get ready to dive into the world of anime!