•Top 10 best anime for youngsters• Part-1
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1. Death Note - 9.98 / 10
If you were given a notebook that could kill anyone in the world the moment you wrote their name, what would you write in it? Trick question, we hope it’s no one and you would just throw the book into the trash, but that’s what Death Note’s premise is all about. The story follows Light Yagami, a teen genius who stumbles across a mysterious otherworldly notebook: the “Death Note”, which belonged to the Shinigami Ryuk and grants the user. the supernatural ability to kill anyone whose name is written in its pages.
A thriller/action-based story, the series centers around Light’s subsequent attempts to use the Death Note to carry out a worldwide massacre of individuals whom he deems morally unworthy of life to change the world into a utopian society without crime, using the alias of a god-like vigilante named “Kira” and the subsequent efforts of an elite task-force of law enforcement officers, consisting of members of the Japanese police force, led by L, an enigmatic internationally detective whose past is shrouded in mystery, to apprehend him and end his reign of terror.
As short as the series may be, consisting of only 37 episodes, Death Note takes the spot of the best anime due to its hard-hitting action, fast-paced storyline, and an anime that doesn’t expand into other spin-offs to stay true to its main plot (we’re not going to discuss Netflix’s live-action adaptation), making it a one-of-a-kind anime on our list. If you’re on the hunt for something that you’d want to binge-watch within a weekend, Death Note is the perfect series to give a shot at, since it’ll make you want more and more afterward.
Light Yagami is an aspiring young man destined for success
A strange black notebook falls from the heavens during his class
Realizing that the Death Note is real, he begins his cleanse
With the world’s greatest detective on Light’s track, the series builds up
Genre: Mystery, Psychological Thriller, Supernatural Thriller
Language: English, Japanese
Number of Seasons: 1
Debut Date: October 3, 2006
Studio: Madhouse, Nippon TV, Shueisha
Incredible story
Hard-hitting action
Drama-filled
CONS
Short series
2. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood - 9.59 / 10
Hands down, one of the best anime ever created, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a one-of-a-kind series that really stands out from the rest of the anime known to mankind. Adapted from the manga from page to page, Brotherhood is set in a world where the dominant science is called Alchemy, in which the process of transforming an object into something else using symbols is called Transmutation Circles.
The series follows two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, in the fictional country of Amestris, who commit a grave taboo in trying to revive their mother back from the dead using Alchemy. As a result, Edward loses his right arm and left leg, and Alphonse loses his entire body, trapping his soul into a suit of armor. The story follows their journey as they attempt to return their bodies back to normal with the help of the legendary Philosopher's Stone. Along the way, they encounter supernatural creatures called Homunculi, and also learn shocking truths about the very nature of Alchemy in Amestris.
The entire anime is absolutely brilliant. By far one of the best series to ever watch, the themes of love, brotherhood, and courage that are portrayed are really touching, attaching you to certain characters fairly quickly. There are plenty of light moments in between so the story doesn’t get too dreary, and it builds up very steadily, not rushing through in any way. Watching this doesn’t make you feel heavy after a few episodes, nor do you feel completely bored in certain filler episodes like other anime.
This complex but interesting storyline will keep you interested through the 64 episodes available, as well as the many fight sequences that revolve around. If you’re in for nonstop action but also heart-filled moments, please enjoy Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood to your heart’s content.
The 2nd series based on Fullmetal Alchemist
Created by Hiromi Arakawa
2 brothers must go on a journey to resolve their problems
Contains 64 episodes filled with drama, fantasy & action
Genre: Adventure, Dark Fantasy, Steampunk
Language: English, Japanese
Number of Seasons: 1
Debut Date: April 5, 2009
Studio: Bones Inc.
Full of fight scenes
Action-packed
Wholesome story
Too short for an anime
3. Naruto - 9.31 / 10
“I’m going to be Hokage one day - believe it!” is a line you must have heard before if you’re fond of anime. If not, then welcome to the world of Naruto. They’re the words repeatedly said by the shinobi Naruto Uzumaki, an iconic anime character from one of the world's most popular anime series.
Naruto began as a Japanese manga series, written by Masashi Kishimoto, and was adapted as an anime series in 2002. The series follows the adventures of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja of the Hidden Leaf Village, whose dream is to gain the respect and recognition of his peers and to become the village Hokage, the most powerful ninja who leads the village. Thanks to the incredible people at Madman Entertainment, 220 episodes were produced to have you on the edge of your seat at all times.
Despite being a rascal at times, Naruto’s story goes deep. Being an orphaned boy after his parents were murdered during the village’s battle with the Nine-Tailed Fox, the creature was sealed into Naruto, the only individual being capable of withstanding the beast. While the narrative is typical of a slice-of-life story about ninjas, the plot rapidly changes to showcase the evil forces at work, the changes in Naruto from being a brat to an inspirational character, and the darkness that builds within Sasuke Uchiha, who has a rather interesting backstory himself.
While this may not seem like a dark and gritty thriller, this is a well-written anime with a piece of silliness mixed into it. A cult classic much like others on this list, Naruto can please anyone who wants to start a nice, long-lasting series to watch.
Adapted from the original manga written by Masashi Kishimoto
Follows the story of Naruto Uzumaki, an aspired ninja who wants to become the very best
Spans over 220 episodes & continues with its sequel, Naruto: Shippūden
Filled with great fighting sequences & comedic routes
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Martial Arts
Language: English, Japanese
Number of Seasons: 1
Debut Date: October 3, 2002
Studio: Pierrot Co., Ltd.
Great story
Silly anime
Action-packed
Some fillers included
4. Attack On Titan - 9.74 / 10
A dark fantasy anime based on the manga by Hajime Isayama
Set in a world where humanity lives inside cities surrounded by Titans
Follows Eren Yeager & his friends who plan to fight against the Titans
Contains 59 episodes & various compilation films
A final season is yet to be aired
Genre: Action, Dark Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic
Language: English, Japanese
Number of Seasons: 3
Debut Date: April 7, 2013
Studio: Wit Studio, MAPPA
Post-apocalyptic
Action-packed
Drama at its best
Extremely graphic
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