1. Tokyo Ghoul
Tokyo Ghoul took the world by surprise when it premiered in the summer of 2014. Studio Pierrot does some great work to adapt Sui Ishida’s dark fantasy series. Tokyo Ghoul is not a faint-hearted man. This anime incorporates a variety of genres, such as horror, psychological suspense, action, and drama, with great results. Tokyo Ghoul watches Ken Kaneki as his humble life abruptly transforms forever. Mysterious beings called “ghouls” exist alongside humans in this universe. Society is fragmented into these two sects. The original-human Kaneki finds himself torn into these classes after an accident transforms him into a human-ghoul hybrid. Kaneki is a stereotypic anime character who goes from a timid teenager to a wealthy kingpin. While this arrangement lacks originality, the journey of Kaneki is far from routine. Sitting on the fence between competing philosophies, Kaneki has a special viewpoint that can be used to reconcile the two species.
2. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Few English dub anime voice actors have a following as high as Vic Mignogna, due to his career-defining role as Edward Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist. While the original 2003 series is amazing, the 2009 adaptation, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, which adheres more closely to the source material and probably tells a more coherent plot, is the one that deserves a spot on this list. The plot is based on two young alchemists, Edward and Alphonse, who are searching to find a way to revive their bodies after attempting to get their deceased mother back to life. Though comedy and suspense can often be lost in translation for dubs, Brotherhood’s wonderful English story, brought to life by an enormous and diverse cast of amazing voice talent, can make you laugh, rejoice, and weep all the way through Ed and Al’s journey.
3. Assassination Classroom
This vivid adaptation is not the most important school anime. When the World is at imminent risk, it is up to class 3-E students to save the day. Suddenly an enigmatic yellow beast appears and kills half of the Sky. Later he applied to teach a high school class. The monster, called “Koro-sensei,” must train these misfit children to become assassins with the intention of killing their teacher one day. Clearly, this storyline should not take itself too seriously. This is the right setup for a lot of comic mischiefs. It’s no wonder, as such, that this anime is a blast. The elements of the action are well animated. It’s a pleasure to watch students take imaginative plans against their coach. But comedy is the best feature of the Assassination Classroom. Students are distinctly fascinating on their own, each showing distinct personalities. Identifying so many characters is a difficult job for every show. Studio Lerche really brings Matsui’s vision to reality.
4. Toradora!
Teenage boy Ryuji Takasu is crushed by Taiga Aisaka’s best friend, who also happens to have eyes for Ryuji’s best friend. Upon discovering this, Ryuji and Taiga make a promise to help each other win the hearts of their respective mates. It’s a very well-worn idea for romantic comedies, except the way Toradora is! Runs on it are second to none, thanks to an effortlessly lovable cast of characters and just the right mix of comedy and suspense that is exalted by an outstanding English dub. Cassandra Lee Morris does an excellent job of portraying Taiga’s spunky, hot-headed attitude, and Erik Scott Kimer’s brilliant work captures Ryuji’s cool, well-collected, and sometimes self-conscious temperament. If you’re searching for a quality anime rom-com, you certainly won’t find one better than Toradora! And the fact that it has a great English dub is just icing on the cake.
5. One Piece
There’s no doubt that One Piece is one of the most popular anime franchises of all time. Authored by the famous Eiichiro Oda, the anime series premiered in 1999. With more than 900 episodes aired and 14 movies, One Piece has broken countless records. Seeing that the show is actually running, now is the best time to stream season one and catch up on a celebrated story. Simply put, the show focuses on Luffy’s quest to claim the mythical One Piece treasure and the title of Pirate King. Along the way, the charismatic Luffy assembles a crew of lovable misfits who join the pirate in his quest. The show’s potential to elicit a wide variety of feelings is unique. The tone changes effortlessly from open laughter to tear-inducing sympathy, and this is something extraordinary. Some episodes will leave you shocked and wondering how you’ve gotten so addicted to these fictional characters.
6. Wolf’s Rain
The series is a dark fantasy series that tells the story of a group of wolves looking for a place called paradise to spend the rest of their lives. It’s a little overlooked because it’s still underrated, well-known for its plot, and I was shocked to hear that this anime was produced in the early 2000s and a well-made animation series. The plot is told from the viewpoint of the wolves, but it also changes to supporting human characters, who are also the most fascinating part of the film. Wolf’s Rain’s entrancing plot, haunting music, and nuanced characters are truly enriched by the English dub voice. Johnny Yong Bosch, who was also the second Black Power Ranger, has a voice that fits his character, Kiba, a young lone wolf trying to fill the hole and despair that he has come to know so well in his rough (and practically ice cold) surroundings. His monologues are touching and emotional, and the conversation with the rest of the pack, whether bonding or battling, hits the right note. Hearing a serious, sad anime may be a huge challenge, but the Wolf’s Rain dub pulls it off. It’s going to have you caught up in the plot and rooted for their trip to end successfully.
7. Cowboy Bebop
There are many reasons behind Cowboy Bepop ‘s role as the undisputed anime king. The most noticeable is the ability of the show to experiment. No series did what Cowboy Bepop had with the genre. It was innovative when the series debuted in 1998. Audio-visual output shot standards out of the water. The animation is incredibly smooth and the visual style accurately captures the western space that this series succeeds in being. Cowboy Bepop is an episodic sequence, meaning that it does not follow a linear model of story progression. This anime is going to make the fans out of those who dislike the episodic formula. Space western follows a group of misfits as they fly around the world in the Bepop starship. The plot, the characters, and the animation are elite, but what about the music? The music may just be the best element of Cowboy Bepop. The combination of musical genres is what distinguishes this series. Cowboy Bepop features progressive rock, jazz, and blues of immense consistency and style.
8. Full Metal Panic
Full Metal Panic is one of the FEW mecha anime I’ve ever watched. And in particular, I don’t regret watching this mecha show. Season 1 begins at a sluggish pace. Emphasis on the main characters: Sousuke Sagara. Who has military experience and works for an autonomous military group. The other major character is Kaname Chidori. A student council president who is responsible, famous, humble, but in danger of being abducted. Apart from the excellent dubbing, voice-casting, and dialogue, Full Metal Hysteria is a weird display. Meaning I was involved in the first season, but I didn’t get “failed” by how good it was. The second season blew me completely, and I couldn’t imagine that the second series was so much better than the first. And again, the 3rd “side-story” season surprised me with how good it was. I can’t even mention a season 2 anime series that outperforms season 1. It’s unheard of to this degree in nearly all aspects of film and television.
9. Yu Yu Hakusho
Yu Yu Hakusho is not only one of the most popular animations of the 1990s with the Dragon Ball Z.but also one of the highest-profile dubs of the early 2000s. The English dub certainly has the “early 2000s” feel to it, where the studios haven’t yet really worked out how best to deal with the difficulties that come with dubbing. That being said, the translation of the script to the Yu Yu Hakusho dub is so fine, and it injects so much more creativity and humor into the anime that it actually doesn’t exist in the original Japanese version, that any kind of uncomfortable line deliveries hardly even count. Not to mention the excellent performances of Justin Cook and Christopher Sabat, who each offer one of their most unforgettable career performances as Yusuke Urameshi and Kazuma Kuwabara, respectively.
10. Black Lagoon
It’s unlikely that you’ll find an anime that can compete in the same genre, let alone beat the standard of this season. Black Lagoon has four primary characters: Revy, Rock, Benny, and Dutch. It tells us about the adventures of the Lagoon Company, the band of pirates, and the man on the feats of action-filled breakout islands and rivers from all over the world. It’s known for its action-filled sequences and storylines. It’s got some gore sequences and brutal shooting scenes. It’s the second classic anime to be on this action-filled anime series list. When you delve into the series, you’ll begin to see how grim, distorted, deep, and gritty it is. And the thing is, the way this anime plays out is so believable that it’s equivalent to real life. The anime does more than a decent job of posing deep problems in animated form. And that’s why I think it’s one of the best shows for me. And when you remember how impressive the English edition is.
11. Noragami
Bones has continually delivered phenomenal output as a prominent animation company. Noragami is yet another promising series brought to life by one of the industry’s leading studios. In the middle of the grim themes common in other anime series, Noragami is a welcome change of pace. The life of the minor deity Yato is rescued when the middle school student, Hiyori Iki, saves Yato from a car crash. This tragic meeting intertwines their life and sends them on a path to change their fortune. This supernatural adventure is not without its funny moments. The plot is going at a thrilling pace. It finds the right balance of expert narration and remembering to build characters along the way. The humor of Yato is one of the key attractions. However, the audiences soon understand that Yato’s comedy is a defense mechanism against crushing depression. Such darker elements are intricately introduced; they never overshadow the vibrant mood of the show.
12. KonoSuba
This one is a shot in the dark, but it reveals just how fantastic English dubs can be under the leadership of a great team. Conosuba: The Grace of Heaven on this Beautiful World! He watches Kazuma Sato as he is transported to a dream world with the magical sword of his choice. But after encountering the goddess Aqua and being mocked by her, he agrees to bring her along on his quest to kill the Demon Lord. Thus, in this fantasy universe, the two find themselves up against formidable rivals that are nowhere near ready to face. It’s one of the most memorable comedy-action series released in the 2010s, and what’s much more remarkable about the English dub version is that it adapts the frequently high-speed dialogue of the original. There are plenty of jokes going around about exaggerated deliveries, and the dub cast is not only able to keep up with this but to translate them in such a way that they don’t lose their effect in English.
