Anime has many genres, in which Shounen anime is one of the most popular anime genres, especially for men. Because, originally, the target audience of shounen anime was teenage boys. Coming to shounen anime, you will be able to follow the process of developing the ability of the male leads in the trend from weak to strong. That is also the main motif of this anime series. Besides, in shounen anime, action scenes are also indispensable but still promote the close friendship between boys in sports or combat. In this article, Topshare will introduce to you the 15 best Shounen anime. If you love this anime genre, don't miss it.
1 Naruto
Naruto - the best Shounen anime you have. Photo: Internet
The Last - Naruto the Movie - Official Trailer
Before Naruto Shippuuden, the movie's name was just Naruto. Telling the story of a boy rejected by his own village, Naruto sets out to become Konoha's greatest ninja and eventually to become the village's leader, the Hokage. Set in various arcs, each story shows Naruto's growth alongside his teammates, Sasuke and Sakura. One of the highlights was when he saved the village from an angry Gaara, making his image in the eyes of the villagers better. Each arc expands on the ninja world, exploring the limits of a ninja's power, which is reflected in every character we meet.
Naruto is one of the most popular shounen battle series, having an early audience, guaranteed that it will continue, 14 years on and still on with Naruto Shippuden and eventually Boruto. The series spawned many games, visuals, and even several spin-offs, including The Last and Boruto, and will continue to expand the series even further in the future.
2 Hunter X Hunter
Hunter X Hunter - your best Shounen anime. Photo: Internet
Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission - Official Theatrical Trailer
Gon, the son of a well-known Hunter on Whale Island, is determined to follow in his father's footsteps to become a Hunter. But to do that, he needs to catch a fish (known to be the owner of that lake) that no one has ever caught, except for his famous father. That was the condition that Aunt Mito gave Gon. Finally, he caught that fish and left Whale Island to go to the Hunter exam. Along the way, he meets and befriends two companions, Kurapika and Leorio. They each want to be Hunter for different purposes. What and who will be waiting for them on this road?
3 One Piece
One Piece - your best Shounen anime. Photo: Internet
Monkey D. Luffy, due to eating the wrong Devil Fruit, turns into a rubber man and will never know how to swim. Ten years after that incident, he left his hometown and gathered 10 members to form a pirate crew, nicknamed the Straw Hat Pirates.
That's when the One Piece treasure-hunting adventure begins. In the adventure to find One Piece, the Straw Hat Pirates have to fight many other bad pirates who also want to monopolize One Piece and the Government Navy wants to eradicate the pirates. The Straw Hat Pirates had to go through so many difficulties, not backing down with the dream of "Becoming the Pirate King and capturing the One Piece treasure".
4 Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball - your best Shounen anime. Photo: Internet
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Official US Release Trailer (2014)
Son Goku is a boy who possesses great martial arts skills and outstanding potential. Coincidentally, Goku possesses a gem known as the Dragon Ball. Legend says that if one collects and gathers seven dragon balls, one wish will be granted. One day by chance while hunting in the forest, Goku meets an odd girl named Bulma searching for the Dragon Balls. The two become friends and embark on an adventure that will eventually transcend boundaries. world of the world.
Dragon Ball is one of the pioneering AniManga series of the shounen genre. It is already a classic and has fueled the popularity of the genre. And so it's no wonder this classic is included here in the list of the best shounen anime of all time. It's famous, explosive, and one of the most popular AniManga series in the world.
5 Fullmetal Alchemist : Brotherhood
Fullmetal Alchemist : Brotherhood - your best Shounen anime. Photo: Internet
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood - Trailer
Two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, lost their mother to an illness. Wishing to revive their mother, the two brothers violated the taboo of Alchemy - Transfiguration and had to pay a heavy price. Edward lost his left leg and his brother, Alphonse, lost his entire body. Ed trades his extra right arm for his brother's soul and applies it to a suit of armor. With the help of Winry and Mrs. Pinako Rockbell, Ed was fitted with prosthetic limbs - automail to continue his journey to find the legendary Philosopher's Stone to regain his brother's body and restore his body. He joined the army and became the National Alchemist. But the story just begins here, what's the secret behind it all? Around the Philosopher's Stone and Amestris itself?
6 Fairy Tail
Fairy Tail - your best Shounen anime. Photo: Internet
Fairy Tail The Movie: Phoenix Priestess - Trailer
Fairy Tail is a Japanese manga series created by author Hiro Mashima. The manga has been serialized in Weekly Shōnen since August 23, 2006 and is still ongoing. Then the individual chapters are compiled and published by Kodansha Publishing House. As of October 2008, 12 Fairy Tail volumes have been released. Throughout the story are the adventures of a Sorceress named Lucy Heartphilia, after she joined the Fairy Tail association, she went with Natsu Dragneel to find a dragon named Igneel.
7 One Punch Man
One Punch Man - your best Shounen anime. Photo: Internet
One Punch Man - Official Trailer
The story revolves around our main character Saitama. After three years of relentless training by doing 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats and running 10 kilometers a day, Saitama is now capable of dealing with any monster with a single kick. to punch! Joining the hero association with his student Genos, Saitama deals with silly problems involving monsters and his bald head.
This is one of the recent hit anime. One Punch Man not only shows off his shounen sides, it also comes with heroic antics. It's fun to watch, fun, thrilling, meaningful and too much action. And that's why it became one of the most anticipated shounen anime
8 My Hero Academia
My Hero Academia - your best Shounen anime. Photo: Internet
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising - Official Movie Trailer
Young Midoriya Izuku has always dreamed of becoming a hero since childhood. In fact, the number one idol that Izuku admired was none other than the world's number one hero. But no matter how hard Izuku tries, he is troubled by the fact that Izuku does not possess any kind of superpower.
That is until one day, fate set up a fateful meeting between Izuku and All Might. Midoriya Izuku inherited All Might's power, One For All, after earning All Might's respect and approval. And so the incredible hero story that started from zero begins!
9 Blue Exorcist
Blue Exorcist - your best Shounen anime. Photo: Internet
Blue Exorcist The Movie English Trailer
The film revolves around a boy named Rin Okumura, he was raised by a famous Exorcist named Fujimoto Shirou, then one day he suddenly learns that he is the son of the devil Satan. His fate straddles a choice: to be the son of a demon or to become a Demon Slayer.
10 Magi: The Labirynth of Magic
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic - your best Shounen anime. Photo: Internet
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic - Official Trailer
Based on the manga of the same name Magi - Labyrinth of Magic by author Shinobu Ohtaka, its adaptation will be made by studio A-1 Pictures.
The content of the manga is based on the folk tales of 1001 Arabian nights. The story follows the main character Aladdin, a young boy who explores the world after being locked in a room all his life. He has his best friend, the genie Ugo, hidden in his flute. Not long after, he learned that he was a Magi – a magician who could choose kings to follow the righteous path, except for evil. In addition, on the journey, he also meets other famous characters such as Alibaba, Sinbad...
11 Soul Eater
Soul Eater - your best Shounen anime. Photo: Internet
Soul Eater The Movie Trailer
A world where Meisters and Weapons exist, the story revolves around three groups of characters, who are students of Shibusen (the Meisters and Weapon training school founded by Death). , their mission is to collect enough 99 evil spirits and 1 witch soul to turn the weapon into a Death Scythe…
12 Gintama
Gintama - your best Shounen anime. Photo: Internet
Gintama: THE FINAL - Official Trailer
Gintama is set in the 19th century Edo city, when the Earth is invaded by alien races collectively known as Amanto. The story revolves around the daily life of freelance samurai Sakata Gintoki and two juniors Shimura Shinpachi and Kagura.
13 Hitman Reborn
Hitman Reborn - your best Shounen anime. Photo: Internet
Katekyo Hitman REBORN! - Trailer
Reborn! tells the story of a boy named Tsunayoshi "Tsuna" Sawada, who was chosen to become the head of the Vongola clan (an Italian family), because he was the great-grandson of the family's first owner. Vongola.
Tsuna was told by Reborn that he would become the head of the tenth Vongola clan. Therefore, Timoteo aka "Vongola IX", the current head of the clan, sent a young assassin named Reborn from Italy to train and train Tsuna to prepare for his new mission.
14 Bleach
Bleach - your best Shounen anime. Photo: Internet
Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black Trailer
Ichigo Kurosaki is a teenager with the ability to see spirits. His life is rapidly changed by the sudden appearance of a Shinigami – one of the people who regulates the flow of souls between the human world and the afterlife, named Kuchiki Rukia, who enters the human world. people to find and destroy Hollow, a very dangerous lost soul. When Rukia is mortally wounded protecting Ichigo from Hollow, she attempts to transfer half of her Reiryoku to Ichigo so he can defeat Hollow.
15 InuYasha
InuYasha - your best Shounen anime. Photo: Internet
InuYasha - Trailer
Japan during the Warring States period, a half-demon - InuYasha, because he wanted to become a "pure" youkai, attacked a small village to steal the Four Souls gem, but was hit by a sealing arrow in the chest by the village chief mage Kikyo. and slept for 50 years. In the era 550 years later, Kagome Higurashi - a high school girl received her grandfather's birthday gift of the jewel of the Four Souls and she accidentally passed through a shallow well to the warring state period in the village where InuYasha was kidnapped. seal. She accidentally freed InuYasha and the jewel of the Four Souls that was stolen and shattered into many pieces. From there, the two began to search together to find the fragments of the Four Souls to purify them...
