Crunchyrollhas made a name for itself over the past few years as the best place to watch anime in the West, and these anime series really bring the platform’s quality to life. There are a lot of great anime series out there,but some are so good viewers can’t help but watch as much as they can handle in a single sitting.
Some anime series are thought-provoking or mentally stimulating, giving their viewers something to think about while they wait to watch the next episode. Good binge-worthy series are the exact opposite, posing no deep-rooted questions and instead delivering the goods quickly and effectively.
The best binge-worthy series come in a wide variety of genres. Some are filled with action while others depict some of the most wholesome romantic relationships in the art form. No matter what kind of series is binge-worthy, Crunchyroll does a great job of bringing them to life.
10Haikyu!!
Animated By Production I.G, Based on the Manga By Haruichi Furudate
Haikyu!!is, without a doubt, one ofthe best sports anime series of all time. The series shines a spotlight on the Karasuno Men’s High School Volleyball team through amazing characters, gripping games, and some of the most exciting moments in the medium.Haikyu!!is a binge-worthy show because there isn’t any filler whatsoever.
The series is nothing but action from the very first episode. It’s an impressive feat that not a lot of other anime series can pull off. Other series spend too much time on unimportant aspects of their franchise and end up getting in their own way.Haikyu!!is amazing because there isn’t a single moment worth cutting out, adding to the franchise’s binge-worthy nature.
9Bofuri: I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense
Animated By Silver Link, Based on the Light Novel By Yuumikan & Koin
Bofuri: I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defenseis one of the fewisekai anime series that can be considered a 10/10. It’s an amazing series that features an adorable main character who plays games at her own pace. When Maple joins a new video game, she decides that her highest priority is making sure that she doesn’t get hurt.
Instead of putting her stat points across all of her stats like most people would, she only puts them in defense. It’s a hilarious premise that sees Maple turn into an unstoppable killing machine almost entirely by accident. Her nonchalant demeanor combined with the shows succinct run time makeBofurione of the easist series to binge watch.
8Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest
Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongestproves thatedgy anime doesn’t have to be bad. It’s a textbook edgy series that features a dark protagonist who does what it takes to get the job done. Hajime Nagumo started the series as one of the weakest characters in it before undergoing a physical and mental change that makes him seem like an entirely new person.
With new powers and new allies, Hajime is ready to change the world.Arifuretais a series that doesn’t make its viewers think whatsoever. While isekai franchises likeRe:Zeroare great for their ability to ask big questions,Arifuretais great because it doesn’t. It focuses on a powerful main character who just gets stronger and stronger.
7The Quintessential Quintuplets
Animated By CloverWorks, Based on the Manga Written By Kaiu Shirai and Illustrated By Posuka Demizu
The Quintessential Quintupletsis aquintessential guilty pleasure romance anime. The series stars Futaro Uesugi as a tutor who gets himself into a situation that even he couldn’t have guessed. When Itsuki Nakano needs a tutor, Futaro heads over to her place to discover she’s one of five quintuplets.
Futaro is then tasked with tutoring all five of the girls. It’s a challenge even for the academically gifted young man, and eventually, he perserveres. Not only does he get the girls to study, he unintentionally gets them to all fall in love with him. It’s a funny, lighthearted series that is less than 25 episodes and makes for a great guilty pleasure watch.
6Solo Leveling
Animated By A-1 Pictures, Based on the Web Novel By Chugong
Solo Levelinghas truly become an anime series unlike any other. The hit shōnen sensation has broken record after record, and in just two seasons, it might be up there with some ofthe best anime of all time. It’s a simple series that never gets too complicated. Sung Jinwoo is the protagonist and a character who transforms from the weakest in the world to the strongest.
It’s straightforward from the very beginning, making for an easy watch. There are currently two seasons ofSolo Levelingwith a third (and most likely fourth) on the way. Now is a great time to binge watch this series for both newcomers to the franchise and fans who have already see it at least once.
5Horimiya
Animated By CloverWorks, Based on the Manga By Hiroki Adachi
Horimiyais a modern-day classic. It’s one of thebest romance anime of the new generation, proving that the genre is far from out of ideas. The series stars Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura as two characters who hide their private lives from those around them. After getting to know one another, they can’t help but get closer.
The pair have a palpable level of chemistry. They’re perfect for each other in every way, and the series does a great job of throwing a few obstacles in their way as well. The two overcome their hardships, learn to rely on one another when they need each other most, and showcase the best parts of falling in love.
4One-Punch Man
Animated By Madhouse and J.C. Staff, Based on the Webcomic By ONE
One-PunchManis ahilarious anime seriesthat is somehow phenomenal for both newcomers to anime and veterans of the art form. The series is both a great shōnen series and a subversion of the genre at the exact same time. It’s funny, action-packed, and thought-provoking at the same time.
One-Punch Manstars Saitama, a regular guy who has become one of the strongest people in the entire world. He can defeat nearly everyone he comes across with a single punch. He’s so strong that he’s bored by his own strength and spends most of the series trying to find things to keep himself entertained. It’s a funny premise that the series does a great job expanding upon.
3A Sign of Affection
Animated By Ajia-do Animation Works, Based on the Manga By Suu Morishita
A Sign of Affection,likeHorimiya,is one of the best romance anime series to come out in the past decade. It’s a heartwarming series with a premise that hasn’t been replicated.A Sign of Affectionfeatures Yuki Itose as a college student with congenital hearing loss. It’s an issue that Yuki doesn’t allow to dictate her life.
On a train headed to school, Yuki meets Itsuomi Nagi, a traveler who also attends the same college as her. He takes an immediate interest in Yuki, helping her communicate with a stranger on the train and running into her later at school.A Sign of Affectionis only a single season long, making it a perfect binge-worthy romance romp.
2Chainsaw Man
Animated By MAPPA, Based on the Manga By Tatsuki Fujimoto
Chainsaw Manis a top-tier shōnen series with one of the best first seasons of anime ever.Chainsaw Manalso stands out as an exceptional binge-worthy series because itisonly a single season so far. There’s no better time to start watchingChainsaw Manthan right now, especially with the Reze Arc Movie coming out in theaters soon.
Chainsaw Manis a fever dream of an anime in a great way. The series stars Denji and Pochita as two close friends who encounter more than their fair share of troubles. After getting betrayed by the yakuza, Pochita sacrifices himself to save Denji’s life. Pochita becomes Denji’s heart, turning Denji into the titular Chainsaw Man.
1Nichijou
Animated By Kyoto Animation, Based on the Manga By Keiichi Arawi
There’s a strong argument to be made thatNichijouis the single funniest anime series ever created.Nichijouis so funny that words can hardly describe how vivacious and giddy this franchise really is.Nichijoufeatures a ton of great characters, but six steal the spotlight and become the most lovable characters a slice-of-life series has put forward.
Nichijouis only 26 episodes long. While that might feel like a longer series,Nichijouis so binge-worthy, that 26 episodes may only take a couple of days to get through. Luckily, the creator ofNichijouKeiichi Arawi and Kyoto Animation have teamed up again forCity the Animation,another hilarious series with the same vibe.
