Top 16 best original anime you should not miss

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Darker than Black

Darker than Black - Trailer

One day, an impregnable area called Hell's Gate I appears in Tokyo. From there, people with special powers began to appear. These people are divided into two groups, contractors, who are emotionless, and become murder weapons. Other groups are called Dolls, whose personalities are neither nor emotions. Treated as mere puppets, they are used by both government and other watchdog organizations.

• Japanese: Darker than BLACK -黒の契約者-
• English: Darker than Black
• Type: Television
• Episodes: 25
• Premiere: Spring 2007
• Studio: Bones
• Source: Original
• Genre: Action , Mystery , Sci-Fi
• Duration: 24 minutes. per episode.
• Rating: R - 17+ (violent & obscene)

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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - Trailer

Code Geass is an original anime series that tells the story of a young man named Lelouch who lives in a futuristic world where much of it has been conquered by an empire known as the Holy British Empire. Lelouch is a British prince who exiled to Japan after his mother was killed in a terrorist attack. In Japan, Lelouch befriends a girl named CC, who gives him Geass powers, allowing him to control the minds of others. Lelouch used his powers to lead a rebellion against the British Empire, and eventually became Emperor.

The history of Code Geass is complex and filled with political, actional, and romantic intrigues. It's a great example of an animated series that tries to put these elements together in a fun and stimulating way. If you are looking for an anime in the genre of psychological horror, suspense and intellect, Code Geass is an option not to be missed.

• Japanese:コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュ
• English: Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
• Type: Television
• Episodes: 25
• Premiere: Fall 2006
• Studio: 

13

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress - Trailer

In the midst of the industrial revolution, a mysterious virus appeared, infecting people very quickly. Viruses turn people into hostile creatures that cannot be defeated unless their hearts are pierced. And most of the weapons used by soldiers were ineffective against them. On an island, people live on walls, and have built stations to get around. And it was on this island that a boy named Ikoma appeared, who created his own devices to defeat those creatures.

• Japanese:甲鉄城のカバネリ
• English: Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
• Type: Television
• Episodes: 12
• Premiere: Spring 2016
• Studio: Wit Studio
• Source: Original
• Genre: Action , Drama , Fantasy , Horror
• Duration: 22 minutes. per episode.
• Rating: R - 17+ (violent & obscene)

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Aldnoah.Zero

Aldnoah.Zero - Trailer

It was produced by A-1 Pictures, TROYCA and directed by Ei Aoki for 2 distinct seasons. It has been one of the best music composed by anime Hiroyuki Sawano.

Summary: In 1972, a hipervia was discovered on the surface of the moon, and humanity has begun using it to colonize Mars. Years later, it will be a war between the settlers of Earth and Mars.

I don't know how to explain the synopsis without giving spoilers, just trust it and see! Guilty Crown also has the same composer with his epic music and has an epic story, here's the trick. Both are full of action, romance, drama, suspense that bring great emotions.

• Japanese:アルドノア・ゼロ
• English: Aldnoah.Zero
• Type: Television
• Episodes: 12
• Premiere: Summer 2014
• Studios: A-1 Pictures, TROYCA
• Source: Original
• Genre: Action , Sci-Fi
• Duration: 23 minutes. per episode.
• Rating: R - 17+ (violent & obscene)

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Shinobi no Ittoki

Shinobi no Ittoki - Trailer

Shinobi no Ittoki is a unique original anime of 2022 that is not adapted from any work worth enjoying. Shinobi no Ittoki revolves around how after surviving an attack from the rival Kouga clan, Ittoki Sakuraba, an ordinary boy, discovers that he is the 19th heir of ninja Iga. Ittoki must learn skills to become a ninja of the Iga clan and join the war between the 2 clans Iga - Kouga.

• Japanese:忍の一時
• English: Shinobi no Ittoki
• Type: Television
• Episodes: 12
• Premiere: Fall 2022
• Studio: TROYCA
• Source: Original
• Genre: Action
• Duration: 23 minutes. per episode.
• Rating: PG-13 – Teens 13 and older