Top 10 Anime With Best Storyline – Hey guys!. In this post, I’ll be discussing a list of Top 10 Anime With Best Storyline. Anime with the best storyline will certainly attract a large audience. Overall, the storyline is a factor that greatly affects the quality of anime. Both plot and conflict occur depending on where the storyline will end. Today, I’ll give you list of Top 10 Anime With The Best Storyline. So, let’s get started.
10. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
It has been more than 30 years since this comic was published, precisely in 1987. This manga by Hirohiko Araki made its debut in Shonen Jump magazine. When it was first published, the Jojo series only presented a simple story, which is about the rivalry between two British men: Jonathan Joestar and Dio Brando. Dio Brando, who is the adopted son of the Joestar family, wanted to seize everything Jonathan has. Over the past 30 years, the series from Jojo’s Bizzare has evolved. Not only it has different backgrounds but also the different main characters with different traits. Broadly speaking, the story of Bizarre Adventure is divided into 8 different stories. However, I will only show 3 core stories from the beginning of the Jojo’Bizzare Adventure Series.
a) The first story is Phantom Blood
Running for 5 volumes and the first 8 episodes became an anime adaptation that aired in 2012. The time setting was taken in the 19th century. It tells the story of the son of a noble named Jonathan Joestar, a man who has a good heart and not let evil things happen before his eyes. One day Jonathan’s father brought a young man named Dio Brando to become an adopted son in the Joestar family.
b) The second story is Battle Tencency
In this story, there will be an adventure with Joseph Joestar, the grandson of Jonathan Joestar, in 1938 in New York. It ran for 7 volumes and was adapted into an anime in episodes 9-25. Unlike Jonathan, Joseph was cunning and was not afraid to cheat.
c) The third story is Stardust Crusaders
This time, it tells of a 17-year-old boy named Jutaro Kujo who is the grandson of Joseph Joestar. This story runs for 16 comic volumes and was adapted into an anime for 48 episodes in 2014. The Stardust story introduced new story elements that will always be present in every following Jojo’s story. Here, the new power called Stand will be introduced.
9. Koukaku Kidoutai
Commonly known as Ghost in the Shell. This anime sets in 2029 and adapted from the manga by Kazunori of the same title, where the advancement of Cybernetics allows people to replace all parts of their body into robotic organs. Airing in 1995, this film was themed Thriller Cyberpunk which tells the story of a Cyborg security agent. In this period, cybernetics has succeeded in making the human body increase or even be replaced by cybernetic parts. It also enables the creation of a cyber brain, the mechanical casing around an organic brain that allows its users to connect to the Internet and other networks. One individual who has experienced widespread cybernetic enhancement is Major Motoko Kusanagi, an operator in an elite Section 9 law enforcement organization, who has undergone a complete body replacement and his consciousness (known as a “ghost”) has later been transferred to a new body. In 2017 this anime also accepted a live action adaptation, which was played by the hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson.
8. The Monogatari Series
It is an anime that has a unique anime series that is quite confusing. Monogatari itself is an anime adapted from a light novel by Niso Isin and illustrated by Vofan. The essence of the Monogatari series tells the story of Koyomi Araragi, a high school student who survived a vampire attack. During the series Araragi himself is involved with various kinds of girls who have oddities such as gods, ghosts, and mythological beasts. The storyline focuses on Araragi trying to help those who have supernatural problems. Broadly speaking, this anime is divided into several parts of the story plot, here is an overview of this anime for each season:
(a) First season:
-Bakemonogatari (2009) – tells the story of Mayoi Snail, Hitagi Crab, Nadeko Snake, Suruga Money, and Tsubasa Cat.
-Nisemonogatari (2012) – tells the story of Tsukihi Phoenix and Karen Bee.
-Nekomonogatari Kuro (2012) – The prequel story of the Tsubasa Family.
(b) Second season:
-Monogatari 2nd Season (2013) – Contains most of the main stories, namely Mayoi Jiangshi, Shinobu Time, Tsubasa Tiger and Hitagi End.
-Hanamonogatari (2014) – tells the story of Suruga Devil.
(c) Final season:
-Tsukimonogatari (2014) – tells the story of Yotsugi Doll.
-Owarimonogatari (2015) – tells the story of Ougi Formula, Sodachi Lost, Sodachi Riddle, and Shinobu Mail Stories.
-Koyomimonogatari (2016) – 12 short stories about Koyomi.
-Owarimonogatari [Part 2] (2017) – tells of Hitagi Rendezvous, Ougi Dark, and stories about Araragi Koyomi, including other stories.
-Zoku Owarimonogatari (2018) – on Koyomi Reverse.
7. Gintama
A parody comedy anime written and illustrated by Hideaki Sorachi. Set in Edo which has been conquered by an alien named Amanto. Tells the story of a former samurai named Gintoki Sakata who works as a freelancer with his friends Shinpaci Shimura and Kagura to pay monthly rent. Uniquely, each season is only marked with punctuation such as periods and commas. Not only featuring comedy and parody scenes, this anime also has a complex story, so this anime lasts a long time and has hundreds of episodes and divided into several seasons. Perhaps, if someone has never followed this anime, they will be confused. Well, here is the overview if you want to follow the story Gintama from the first of the season:
a) Gintama Spring 2006, with 201 episodes. The background is in the Japanese feudal era when an alien named Amanto ruled Edo.
b) Gintama The Movie, April 2010. Tells the story of Kotaro Katsura during the Joi war.
c) Gintama ‘Spring 2011, with 51 episodes. This season is filled with random and absurd comedy scenes.
d) Gintama: Enchocene, Fall 2012, with 13 Episodes. Tells the story of a man with straight golden hair named Sakata Kintoki.
e) Gintama Movie 2 Kanketsu-hen – Yorozuya yo Eien Nare July 2013. Starting from a movie pirate to an absurd comedy.
f) Gintama April 2015, with 51 Episodes. begins with an absurd gintoki apology.
g) Gintama. Winter 2017, with 12 episodes. We will further understand the appearance of Utsuro, the antagonist in the previous series.
h) Gintama: Porori-hen Fall 2017, with 13 episodes. Another absurd season from the Gintoki series.
i) Gintama: Shirogane no Tamashii-hen
j) Gintama: The Final
6. Clannad
This anime is created based on the very popular visual novel by KEY in 2004, and produced by Kyoto Animation studio. Clannad itself is a very famous old anime which is ended in season 2: Clannad After Story. This anime is very interesting to watch because of the approach and how the relationships between the characters are formed. Maybe in terms of visuals, this anime is quite old, but if it’s a matter of storyline and the plot this anime is highly recommended.
5. Ansatsu Kyoushitsu
Commonly called the Assassination Classroom. This anime is divided into 2 seasons, where in season 2 it will dig deeper into the past of the protagonist, Koro sensei. Ansatsu Kyoushitsu is an action comedy manga series written and illustrated by Yusei Matsui and has been published in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine since 2012. Starting when the moon was destroyed by anoctopus-shaped creature, whose next target is the earth. However, he will postpone the destruction by being given the opportunity to teach as a teacher in class 3-E at Kunugigaoka Middle School. Students there are assigned to kill Koro sensei, the creature, before he destroys the earth. While waiting for the earth to be destroyed, Koro sensei will teach the class as well as teach the students killing techniques. The anime that is presented with comedy and action makes this anime very interesting. Also, it is very surprising that the unexpected storylines starting from Itona Hirobe’s background to Kaede Ayano will be discussed thoroughly. For the ending itself, this anime is one of the best I’ve ever watched.
4. Akame ga Kill!
Although it is titled Akame, the story of this anime will center on Tatsumi, a child from a village who travels to the capital city and finds out the secret of the capital’s rottenness. Disappointed by the fact that the capital city has been damaged, Tatsumi chooses to join a rebel group called Night Raid to destroy the capital city. This anime has something unique in the storyline. Even though this anime is adapted from the manga by Tashiro Tetsuya, the story and arc will be different between the manga and the anime. Well, the anime itself will have an original ending, different from the manga ending. Although several comedy scenes are inserted, the storyline for this anime will test emotions and actually is quite dark. In this anime, it also shows intense and epic battle between protagonist and antagonist characters which will inevitably lead to quite epic gore scenes. Maybe one flaw in this anime, why the waifu Chelsea has to end in a very tragic way? Anyone can explain this?
3. Shingeki no Kyojin
Commonly known as Attack on Titan. This anime tells the story of giants or commonly called Titans. Based on the shonen manga series, written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama. The story sets when humanity lives in an area surrounded by a large wall, which aims to protect them from giant man-eating creatures known as Titans. The plot is one of the anime with dark nuances. It tells the story about Eren Yaeger together with his adopted sister Mikasa Arckman and his best friend Armin Arlert who joined the royal forces to fight the Titans. Perhaps, at the first glance, the core of this story plot only contains human battles for survival against the Titans, but if you’ve watched the first season, you will definitely be curious about the mysteries that exist and want to continue to watch season 2 and so on. Yes, this anime does have a storyline and plot twist that is very unexpected in each episode. Also, the time line given will go back and forth according to what is being discussed, starting from discussing the history of Maria’s wall and the origins of the Titans that will be discussed in a slow concept and full of dark mysteries.
2. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
It tells the story of two brothers journey in searching for the truth of life. This anime is adapted from the manga series by Hiromu Arakawa which was published in the manga magazine Monthly Shonen Gangan in 2002. There are 2 brothers named Edward Elric and Alphonse Elric who live happily, and until one day their mother dies. By inheriting the talent from their father who was an alchemist, Ed and Al tried to bring their mother back to life using alchemist science. However, all the efforts made by Ed and Al failed and were in vain. As a result of the failed experiment Al’s body disappeared, instead, one of Ed’s hands was taken to replace the transmutation of Al’s soul into armor. As time passes, Edward and Alphonse become state Alchemists while thinking of ways to restore Alphonse’s body. The story presented is quite complicated and intense, there are plot twists and surprises, especially about the past of Ed and Al’s father, the origin of the Sorcerer Stone and the secrets of King Bradley.
1. Dragon Ball
Dragon ball is one of anime that has the longest and most intense series. It is a manga by Akira Toriyama that started in 1984 to 1995, which was divided into 42 volumes in the manga series. This anime tells about a boy named Goku who lives alone in the mountains, until he meets Bulma, a young and genius girl. Bulma is trying to collect 7 magic balls which she says can grant all wishes, the balls are called dragon balls. Perhaps, many of you have already known the origins of Goku; who he is and where he comes from. Well, I will give an overview if you want to follow the Dragon Ball plot correctly from the beginning to the end:
a) Dragon Ball Series
This series will introduce the main character, Son Goku, during his first meeting with Bulma. Then, Goku’s adventure with Bulma to find dragon ball began. Along with his adventure, Goku has met many friends, one of them is a little girl named Chi-Chi, a girl who will become Goku’s wife in the future. In this first series, Goku meets Piccolo and Krilin for the first time.
b) Dragon Ball Z series
This series will discuss the background of Son Goku as a Saiyan nation. Goku, Gohan, Vegeta, Trunk, Goten can turn into Super Saiyan humans. The enemies faced in this series are also much stronger and unique than before. There are 4 sagas in this Dragon Ball Z series, who are Saiya Saga, Frieza Saga, Cell Saga and Buu Saga.
c) Dragon Ball GT series
You could say tha the Dragon Ball GT series is an alternative universe, because the theme that is presented feels different from the previous series. There are 4 Saga in the Dragon Ball GT series, which are The Lost Episodes Saga, Baby Saga, Super 17 Saga and Shadow Dragon Saga.
d) Dragon Ball Super series
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