Top 10 Must-Watch Best Anime Movies in 2023

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Kakegurui

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The Kakegurui anime series revolves around the story of a high-end high school academy. However, this is not an ordinary academy, but it is divided into layers of society with top-ranking students called "Players".

The story begins when Yumeko Jabami, a schoolgirl transfers to the school and becomes one of the cards in the school's gambling game. Yumeko has the ability to place very high bets and beat every opponent she encounters.

This anime has beautiful and dramatic scenes, along with tough and dramatic card battles to every second. Besides, it also analyzes and expresses the characters' views on social class and games in modern life. If you are a fan of card fighting anime and special genres, Kakegurui Red and Black Academy is definitely an anime not to be missed.

Release year: 2017
Runtime: 24 episodes
Genre: Gambling, psychological sensational,...

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Naruto

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Naruto is a Japanese anime series created by author Masashi Kishimoto, with over 700 episodes and two feature films. The story is about a guy named Naruto Uzumaki who is a ninja in the Konoha town of the illusionary ninja world. However, Naruto is despised and shunned by the townspeople because there is a creature with terrible powers placed in his body.

But Naruto has not forgotten his dream, to become the Hokage - the head of Konohagakure. With the help of his teammates and dedicated teachers, Naruto grew up to become a strong, passionate ninja.

In his adventure, Naruto and his teammates must confront many evil forces, fighting to protect Konoha and the ninja world against threats full of thirst for power, power, and love.

The Naruto anime series is famous not only for its beautiful images, but also for its rich plot and hot situations and unique music, which has attracted millions of viewers around the world.

Release year: 2007
Duration: 500+ episodes
Director: Date Hayato 
Genre: Action, adventure,...

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One Piece

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One Piece is a popular Japanese anime television series, based on the manga series of the same name by author Eiichiro Oda. The story revolves around a teenager named Monkey D. Luffy who wants to become the Pirate King and search for One Piece treasure to achieve his dream.

Luffy has the ability to stretch his body and supernatural powers by eating the Gomu Gomu Devil Fruit. He, along with his pirate crew members, including Nami, Zoro, Sanji, Usopp, Chopper, Robin, Franky, and Brook, set out to conquer the ocean and confront dangerous enemies.

Throughout his journey, Luffy and the Pirates encounter many troubles and challenging adventures. The characters in the anime are built really deeply with distinct stories, personalities and qualities. At the same time, One Piece also clearly expresses the message with values such as friendship, loyalty, chivalry and liberation, which are expressed very authentically and touchingly.

Release year: 1999
Duration: 1000+ episodes
Directors: Konosuke Uda, Munehisa Sakai, Hiroaki Miyamoto
Genre: Action, adventure, comedy,...

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Cowboy Bebop

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Cowboy Bebop is a science fiction anime series produced by Sunrise in 1998, directed by Shinichiro Watanabe. The film follows the adventures of a group of characters who specialize in bounty hunting on a spaceship called Bebop. The characters include Spike, an assassin with a dark past; Jet, a former police officer and owner of Bebop; Faye, a mysterious and charming woman; and Edward, a bright young girl with a talent for computers.

The film is set in the distant future where humans have developed cutting-edge technologies and interplanetary travel. Cowboy Bebop gives viewers a rich and mysterious fantasy world, with dramatic action, complex love triangles, along with captivating jazz settings and melodies. With the upcoming reboot by Netflix, Cowboy Bebop is considered one of the revolutionary anime and plays an important role in the history of anime.

Release year: 1998
Runtime: 26 episodes
Director: Shinichirō Watanabe
Genre: Action, Fiction, ...

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Neon Genesis Evangelion

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Neon Genesis Evangelion is a science fiction anime series created by director Hideaki Anno and first premiered in 1995. This anime tells the story of Shinji Ikari, a 14-year-old boy invited to Tokyo-3 to defeat giant creatures known as Angels.

Shinji is among those who ride the Eva, giant robots built to fight Angels. While controlling Eva, Shinji also faces trials and pains related to his life. The situation surrounding fighting the alien Angels and the psychological consequences of this fight caused many complicated emotions throughout the show.

The plot of this anime is very confusing and has many serious aspects surrounding the psychology and feelings of the characters. With exciting sci-fi elements, deep emotional elements, and deep meaning, Neon Genesis Evangelion has become one of the classic anime series of the anime world.

Release year: 1995
Runtime: 26 episodes
Director: Hideaki Anno
Genre: Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic, psychological fiction,...

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