Anime is a topic that is attracting the attention of many movie lovers around the world. With a variety of genres from action, adventure, romance to horror and supernatural, anime has become a distinct cinematic style. With delicate brushstrokes, details and vivid colors, anime films have attracted the love of many audiences around the world, especially young people. Anime films have given viewers emotional and stimulating experiences. From great plots, sharp characters to emotional music, anime films have entered the hearts of the audience. With their growing popularity, anime films have become an integral part of entertainment culture worldwide. So, let's take a look at "Top 10 Must-Watch Anime Movies of 2023" to discover these great movies to experience new emotions and discoveries.
1 Your Name
The best romantic fantasy anime to watch 2016 - Your Name. Photo credit: Spiderum
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"Your Name" is a Japanese anime film in the genre of romance, fantasy and fiction made by director Makoto Shinkai and released in 2016. The film tells the love story between two main characters: Taki, a boy from Tokyo, who works part-time at an Italian restaurant after school, loves to draw and is interested in architecture, and Mitsuha, a girl living in the Japanese countryside, bored with his current life and always looking forward to moving to Tokyo. They begin exchanging each other's souls through dreams and a series of strange events occur that make their lives messy and they are forced to find a way to solve this problem.
The film features beautiful graphics and emotional music by musician RADWIMPS, along with compelling content that has won "Your Name" many awards and marked Makoto Shinkai's great success in the anime field in Japan and around the world.
Release year: 2016
Duration: 1h 52min
Director: Makoto Shinkai
Genre: Fiction, romance,...
2 Attack On Titan
Attack On Titan - The must-see dark fantasy Anime TV series. Photo credit: DANET.vn
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For anime movie lovers who are no stranger to Attack On Titan, this is a Japanese anime television series based on the manga series of the same name by author Hajime Isayama. This anime series first aired in 2013.
The story of Attack on Titan takes place in a world in which humanity lives in majestic cities, surrounded by extremely high walls, to protect themselves from the terrifying monsters that exist outside. These monsters are called Titans and they range in height from 3 to 15 meters. Each Titan can eat humans and quickly become a dangerous threat to humanity.
The story revolves around Eren Yeager, a boy who lives in a city and is surrounded by protective walls. He is always eager to explore the outside and fight the enemies of humanity - the terrifying Titans. Along with his friends Mikasa and Armin, Eren joins the Reconnaissance Army, an army organization that deals with Titans to help protect the city and humanity from their attacks.
With many dramatic action scenes and emotional details, Attack on Titan has become one of the most beloved anime of the younger generation and attracts millions of viewers worldwide.
Release year: 2013
Runtime: 87 episodes
Genre: Action, Fiction,...
3 Spirited Away
The most animated soul monument of 2023 is worth reviewing - Spirited Away. Image source: IMDb
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The anime series Spirited Away is a work by Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki and was produced by Studio Ghibli in 2001. This work tells the story of a little girl named Chihiro Ogino, who and her family lose their way in an unfamiliar forest and stumble into a world that seems to have no reality.
She is transported into a magical world where mascots, ghosts, and Geniuses all exist. During her adventure in that world, little Chihiro faces many difficulties and challenges, from falling around in the castle of Goddess Yubaba, to saving the souls of ghosts captured by the demon Yubaba and turning into a janitor for the castle.
Spirited Away is considered one of the classics of Japanese anime. The film is equipped with beautiful images, inspirational music and a fascinating adventure story and is full of meaning about life.
Release year: 2001
Duration: 2h 5min
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Genre: Fantasy, adventure,...
4 Death Note
Death Note - The most interesting and brain-twisting anime. Photo credit: nguyenkim
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Death Note is an anime series that revolves around the main character who is a high school student who owns a notebook called "Death Note". This notebook has the ability to kill people by typing the person's name and shape on the front page of the notebook and imagining their death within 40 seconds. He begins using the Death Note to destroy criminals and is considered a savior to save the world.
However, law enforcement and a detective named L begin to hunt him, and with the emergence of other characters with whom he interacts, the story becomes complex and involves various psychological and moral factors.
The Death Note anime series is considered one of the most perfect works of anime, with a fascinating and dramatic story, in addition to giving the audience deep psychological, moral and philosophical elements. It has become one of the most famous works in the anime industry and is widely loved all over the world.
Release year: 2006
Runtime: 37 episodes
Genre: Detective, supernatural,...
5 One-Punch Man
Best Must-Watch Funny Action Anime Series - One Punch Man. Image source: Netflix
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One-Punch Man is an action, supernatural and comedy anime series produced by Madhouse and based on the manga of the same name by author ONE. The film follows the protagonist Saitama, a guy who has supernatural powers and can defeat any enemy with a single punch.
Saitama used to be an ordinary guy, but was suddenly promoted to a hero after training in a unique way with a training regimen of 100 punches per day. However, his powers seem to be so powerful that he becomes bored and loses faith in life.
Each episode focuses on the adventures of Saitama along with other supporting characters, including Genos, a cyborg seeking a master to learn how to be a hero and other heroes, and the fight against the demonic races that are invading the city.
One-Punch Man is considered a funny, action anime, but also filled with a sense of trust, friendship and the truth of true power.
Release year: 2015
Runtime: 24 episodes
Genre: Action, comedy,...
6 Kakegurui
Kakegurui - The anime series brings many emotions and dark sides of gambling. Image source: Rotten Tomatoes
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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,...
7 Naruto
Naruto - The best childhood anime of generations. Photo credit: Kalzen Tech
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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,...
8 One Piece
One Piece - The most popular TV Anime series worth rewatching. Image source: VOV
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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,...
9 Cowboy Bebop
Cowboy Bebop - Exciting Anime series not to be missed. Image source: Netflix
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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, ...
10 Neon Genesis Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion - The best sci-fi anime. Image source: IMDb
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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,...
