Anime on Netflix: what is worth streaming right now

69 anime titles on Netflix at our last check, ranked by quality and fame, each with scare, gore and violence tags.

1. 1Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-Y7A young boy reawakens to embark on an epic, heartwarming, and whimsical quest to bring peace.Netflix · Paramount+
2. 2Arcane (2021) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14Twin cities clash as two sisters lead opposing sides in a gritty, suspenseful war of magic and conviction.Netflix
3. 3Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA relentless, gritty quest for vengeance unfolds as a brother fights to save his demon-cursed sister.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
4. 4One Piece (1999) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · measured · TV-14A rubber-limbed boy and his pirate crew chase a legendary treasure with broad humor and wholesome, epic adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
5. 5My Hero Academia (2016) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A normal student gains a superpower, joining a hero academy in an uplifting, brisk, and epic adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
6. 6Death Note (2006) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-14A brilliant student uses a supernatural notebook to purge evil, leading to a gritty, darkly-comic game of cat and mouse.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
7. 7Grave of the Fireflies (1988)Light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · NRTwo siblings cling to each other amidst wartime devastation, finding fleeting warmth in a world turned cold.Netflix
8. 8JUJUTSU KAISEN (2020) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA high schooler battles monstrous curses and dark forces, facing relentless, gritty action and suspense.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
9. 9Naruto (2002) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-PGAn earnest young ninja pursues his epic dream of leadership, facing measured challenges with wholesome humor.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
10. 10Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14Two brothers risk everything to restore their bodies, battling corrupt forces in a brisk, epic adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
11. 11The Seven Deadly Sins (2014) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14Evil knights, once vanquished, return to face tyrannical Holy Knights in an epic, brisk fantasy adventure.Netflix
12. 12Hunter x Hunter (2011) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A determined young boy embarks on an epic, brisk adventure to find his father and become a legendary Hunter.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
13. 13One-Punch Man (2015) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-PGAn invincible hero finds boredom in his strength as absurd villains fall with a single punch.Netflix · Hulu
14. 14Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14Humanity's last stand against apocalyptic Angels unfolds with intimate, surreal dread and measured, bleak suspense.Netflix · Criterion
15. 15InuYasha (2000) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14An epic adventure unfolds as a modern girl is transported to feudal Japan, battling demons and discovering romance.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
16. 16Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2023) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14An elven mage confronts humanity's fleeting existence while fulfilling old promises in a melancholic journey.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
17. 17JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA multi-generational family battles surreal forces of evil with brisk, campy, and absurdist action.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
18. 18Fighting Spirit (2000) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA bullied teen finds purpose and grit in the boxing ring, fueled by an earnest desire to be strong.Netflix · Plex
19. 19Haikyu!! (2014) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-14Earnest young athletes chase big dreams on the volleyball court in this brisk, heartwarming comedy.Netflix · Crunchyroll
20. 20Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA reckless street kid navigates a corrupt, cybernetically enhanced dystopia, becoming a mercenary outlaw in a darkly comic, relentless ride.Netflix
21. 21Dr. STONE (2019) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14Humanity rebuilds with wholesome humor and earnest scientific discovery in a whimsically measured adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
22. 22Slam Dunk (1993) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-14A hot-headed punk joins a high school basketball team, bringing wholesome, broad humor to every brisk, earnest game.Netflix
23. 23The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A betrayed hero, tasked with defending a world, navigates gritty, suspenseful adventures with measured determination.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
24. 24Your Lie in April (2014) · seriesNo gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-PGA melancholy journey where a whimsical violinist helps a piano prodigy rediscover his music and his heart.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
25. 25Record of Ragnarok (2021) · seriesLight gore · brutal violence · relentless · TV-MAGods and mortals clash in relentless, high-octane battles that are both epic and campy.Netflix
26. 26Kamisama Kiss (2012) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA high school girl becomes a whimsical land god, navigating new powers and a reluctant fox demon familiar.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
27. 27Mob Psycho 100 (2016) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A powerful psychic boy navigates a whimsical world of spirits and espers, seeking a normal life.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
28. 28Banana Fish (2018) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA teen gang leader and a photojournalist navigate New York's gritty underworld while investigating a deadly new drug.Netflix
29. 29Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · NRA relentless, surreal battle pushes a young pilot's sanity to the brink, deciding humanity's dreamlike fate.Netflix · Criterion
30. 30Scissor Seven (2018) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-PGA scissor-wielding hairdresser with amnesia bumbles through absurd, brisk adventures while feuding factions vie for power.Netflix
31. 31Vinland Saga (2019) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA young warrior's quest for vengeance unfolds across a brutal, epic landscape of Viking conquest.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
32. 32BEASTARS (2019) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA gentle wolf grapples with primal urges while a darkly-comic murder mystery unfolds in a beast-filled world.Netflix
33. 33Violet Evergarden (2018) · seriesNo gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-14A former child soldier learns to process her past by writing letters for others, slowly finding her own humanity.Netflix
34. 34Assassination Classroom (2015) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A class of misfits plots to assassinate their whimsical, tentacled, Mach-20-fast teacher before he destroys Earth.Netflix · Crunchyroll
35. 35Dan Da Dan (2024) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · relentless · TV-MAHigh schoolers gain absurd superpowers and face relentless, darkly comic paranormal threats in a pulpy, campy adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
36. 36Castlevania (2017) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA vampire hunter battles an army of beasts, fighting to save a besieged city from Dracula's wrath.Netflix
37. 37Overlord (2015) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-MAA powerful skeletal wizard navigates a darkly-comic virtual world where NPCs suddenly feel genuine emotions.Netflix · Crunchyroll
38. 38The Apothecary Diaries (2023) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14A quick-witted apothecary uncovers palace medical mysteries with a measured, earnest, and gritty determination.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
39. 39BLUE EYE SAMURAI (2023) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA relentless, gritty tale of revenge unfolds as a warrior cuts a bloody path through Edo-period Japan.Netflix
40. 40Monster (2004) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14A brilliant surgeon's past returns with a vengeance, unraveling his life in a bleak, suspenseful mystery.Netflix
41. 41KENGAN ASHURA (2019) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · TV-MAUnderground gladiators settle corporate scores in brutal, bone-crunching battles, driven by a relentless fighting spirit.Netflix
42. 42My Dress-Up Darling (2022) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14A shy dollmaker finds unexpected connection and joy with a popular classmate who loves cosplay.Netflix · Crunchyroll
43. 43The Quintessential Quintuplets (2019) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14Five quirky sisters and one reluctant tutor navigate wholesome high school hijinks and blossoming romance.Netflix · Crunchyroll
44. 44Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2021)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A nervous student battles a powerful curse while learning to fight at a school for exorcists.Netflix · Prime Video · Crunchyroll
45. 45Pokémon (1997) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7Ash and Pikachu journey through vibrant regions, making friends and facing challenges in a whimsical, feel-good quest.Netflix · Disney+ · Tubi
46. 46Kakegurui (2017) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · brisk · TV-14Students gamble for their lives and dignity in a surreal, gritty world of high-stakes anime mystery.Netflix
47. 47Kuroko's Basketball (2012) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-14Two high school basketball players, one a shadow, the other a powerhouse, chase an uplifting championship dream.Netflix · Crunchyroll
48. 48BAKI (2018) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · TV-MAFive death row inmates descend on Tokyo, challenging a young fighter to brutal, relentless martial arts battles.Netflix
49. 49MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES (2023) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14A magically inept young man with bulging muscles navigates a world of magic with absurd, briskly-paced action.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
50. 50BLUE LOCK (2022) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · relentless · TV-14High school soccer players battle in a relentless, high-octane drama to become the world's most egoistic striker.Netflix · Crunchyroll
51. 51Komi Can't Communicate (2021) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14A profoundly shy girl navigates high school, finding heartwarming connections with earnest, wholesome humor.Netflix
52. 52Suzume (2022)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA spirited girl's journey to seal ancient gates blends whimsical adventure with a melancholy, atmospheric quest.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
53. 53High-Rise Invasion (2021) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA high-school girl fights for survival in a bleak, skyscraper-filled world of relentless masked killers.Netflix
54. 54Captain Tsubasa (2018) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-GAn earnest, briskly-paced animation follows a young boy's wholesome, feel-good obsession with soccer.Netflix · Prime Video · Crunchyroll
55. 55The Dragon Prince (2018) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-PGAn elf and two human princes embark on a whimsical, heartwarming quest to unite their warring kingdoms.Netflix
56. 56The Way of the Househusband (2021) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-MAA legendary yakuza's new life as a stay-at-home husband delivers whimsical, absurdist, and heartwarming comedy.Netflix
57. 57Charlotte (2015) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A gifted student's casual deceit turns earnest as he encounters others with powers and a mysterious girl.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
58. 58A Whisker Away (2020)No gore · measured · PGA peculiar girl transforms into a cat, blurring the line between human and animal in a dreamlike romance.Netflix
59. 59Dragon Ball DAIMA (2024) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14Miniature heroes journey through the Demon Realm, battling foes with brisk action and broad comedic antics.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
60. 60Gurren Lagann (2007) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A young laborer escapes to a violent world of robot battles, finding high-octane adventure and uplifting, campy fun.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
61. 61Hell's Paradise (2023) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Condemned ninja assassins race to a mysterious island for immortality, facing gritty, suspenseful dangers at a brisk pace.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
62. 62Sailor Moon Crystal (2014) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-14A magical girl embraces her destiny, fighting for justice with whimsical powers and an uplifting spirit.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
63. 63Detective Conan (1996) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-14A brilliant student detective, shrunk to kid-size, solves perplexing crimes with whimsical charm and earnest wit.Netflix · Crunchyroll
64. 64Baki Hanma (2021) · seriesLight gore · brutal violence · relentless · TV-MAA young fighter enters a brutal prison to challenge an infamous inmate, fueling an epic, high-octane battle.Netflix
65. 65Devilman Crybaby (2018) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA young hero with a demon's power fights for humanity as the world descends into relentless, surreal chaos.Netflix
66. 66Blood of Zeus (2020) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAAncient Greek gods clash with demons as a commoner uncovers his past to save humanity.Netflix
67. 67RESIDENT EVIL: Infinite Darkness (2021) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-MAA viral attack at the White House pulls Leon and Claire into a brisk, gritty, suspenseful conspiracy.Netflix
68. 68SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac (2019) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14Brisk action and epic fantasy combine as knights protect a goddess from a dark, suspenseful prophecy.Netflix · Crunchyroll
69. 69Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013)Light gore · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13Relentless, high-octane action unfolds as Z-fighters battle a God of Destruction to save the universe.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll

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