Are you into action and plenty of cool fights? Then we have 5 anime for you that should definitely match your taste.
Although the anime medium is constantly trying to showcase to the world that there are also profound and demanding stories, sometimes you just want a bit of raw action. Luckily, there are many anime that fulfill this need. Here, we present to you 5 of the best action anime from recent years and tell you why you should definitely watch them.
Jujutsu Kaisen
Alternative names: Sorcery Fight, JJK
Genres: Action, Fantasy
Episodes: 24 (Continuation follows in July 2023)
Stream available on: Crunchyroll
Somewhat incidentally, Yuuji participates in the “Occult Club” at his school to pass the time. However, his rather relaxed lifestyle is thrown into chaos when he comes into contact with a cursed object. One misfortune leads to another and after a few supernatural encounters, Yuuji finds himself in a world teeming with curses born from humanity’s negative emotions.
Yuuji realizes what threat these curses can pose to society and humanity as a whole and decides to take action with his newly emerging powers. His life as a “Jujutsu sorcerer” begins.
What to expect from Jujutsu Kaisen: Studio Mappa has proven with Jujutsu Kaisen that almost everything they touch turns to gold. If you’re into non-stop action with intriguing characters and an exciting story, Jujutsu Kaisen is a perfect choice. The anime has won numerous awards since its release and was even crowned “Best Action Anime 2022” on Crunchyroll. A definite must-see for every action fan.
Attack on Titan
Alternative names: Shingeki no Kyojin, AoT
Genres: Action, Military, Drama
Episodes: 88 (Final film coming in Autumn 2023)
Stream available on: Crunchyroll
Attack on Titan tells the story of Eren Jaeger. He lives with his family and all other people within the protection of several large walls that separate the realm from the outside world. The reason: gigantic humanoid monsters, known as Titans, that inhabit the world and devour humans alive. His previously carefree life comes to a sudden end when one of these Titans breaks down the wall and the monsters flood into the city.
Eren loses his mother here and subsequently joins the army to stand against the Titans — not only developing unimaginable powers but also uncovering a massive conspiracy.
What to expect from Attack on Titan: Attack on Titan starts as a typical action anime, focusing on brutal scenes and even some horror elements. However, as the story progresses, AoT increasingly develops into a thriller with strong character development, where former heroes turn into villains. Few anime in recent years have managed so well to expand the world piece by piece. What begins as a small, isolated area gradually evolves into a world-spanning political thriller — yet it does not lose any of its action or brutality.
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