Top 10 Most Interesting World-Building Shonen Anime

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The Shonen anime is aimed at men under the age of 15. At this age, it is quite common for men to like stories that are bigger than real life, including interesting characters and, more importantly, an interesting world. This is because such stories create the perfect opportunity for escaping reality and fulfilling dreams. This is a fundamental reason behind the sustained success of the Shonen genre.

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DRAGON BALL

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The Dragon Ball multiverse universe is one of the largest and most developed worlds in anime. With a bunch of exciting planets, it's fun to adventure to them. Another big worry is encountering villains in Dragon Ball. Just have some fun thinking about being able to collect Dragon Balls and make any wish you want. 

English: DRAGON BALL
Premiere: 1986
Genre: Animation, Action
Character names: Goku, Vegeta, Gohan,...
Duration:153 episodes
Author: Akira Toriyama
Director: Minoru Okazaki
Daisuke Nishio
Studio: Toei Animation

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POKÉMON

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Pokémon world is famous for its adorable creatures, living in various lands. These creatures can be tamed using pokéballs, making it common to include them in fights with each other. Those who pursue this path are called Pokémon trainers. Typically, these coaches will start their journey at a very young age, with the goal of becoming the best. Pokémon World is a beautiful world with the lands of Johto and Alola looking like dream destinations.

English: Pokémon 
Premiere: 1999
Genre: Comedy
Character Name: Satoshi
Author: Tajiri
Director: Saori Den
Dai Sato
Studio: TV Tokyo

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ATTACK ON TITAN

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ATTACK ON TITAN

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The island of Paradis is an extreme hell. It is an island invaded by Titans, they wreak havoc and destroy everything in their path. It is home to the Ymir people and for a large part of the series, it is the only location revealed. On this island stood three great walls to stop Titan, and it did so for most of history until 'That Day'. The world of Attack on Titan is interesting because of its complex and chaotic politics. The mortality rate in this world is too high, but despite that, it will be interesting to see how things play out.

English: Attack On Titan
Premiere: 2013
Genre: Animation, Action
Character names: Eren, Levi, Mikasa
Duration: 88 episodes
Author: Ishayama Hajime
Director: Tetsurō Araki
Hiroshi Seko
Studio: Wit Studio

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YU-GI-OH

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Duel Monsters game is undoubtedly the most popular game in the world Yu-Gi-Oh. Sometimes even the fate of the whole world depends on the outcome of a single match between the best opponents of the game.

This anime has many different series, with companies and schools focusing exclusively on this game. Of course, in the past, duel monsters were more than just a game. In Pharaoh Atem's time, playing was a way of life and a way to protect his people. Being able to see these giant monsters take off and fight would be a surprising sight.

English: YU-GI-OH
Premiere: 1998
Genre: Animation, Action
Character Name: Yugi, Kaiba
Runtime: 224 episodes
Author: Kazuki Takahashi
Director: Hiroyuki Kakudou
Toei Animation
Studio: Toei Animation

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Demon Slayer

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The world of the Demon Slayer is a world where humans and demons exist together. This can be terrifying if you are a normal person and have no power, and this is where the Demon Slayer Organization becomes important. This is an organization that trains warriors using special techniques, aimed at destroying demons. This organization aims to protect people and has many members. But despite this, it is not officially recognized by the government. Many young men have dreamed of a world where they can become mighty demon slayers, and this world offers all that.

English: Demon Slayer
Premiere: 2021
Genre: Shounen, Fantasy
Character names: Tanjirō, Nezuko, Muzan,...
Runtime: 25 episodes
Author: Gotōge Koyoharu
Director: Haruo Sotozaki
Ufotable
Studio: Ufotable

In the world of Shonen anime, we have witnessed colorful worlds, adventure and non-stop action. From the vast sea of "One Piece" to the dramatic ninja world of "Naruto," from the battle between superheroes in "My Hero Academia" to the breathtaking battles in "Dragon Ball," these worlds have captivated millions of fans around the world.