Top 10 Best Netflix Anime! Netflix's Hidden Masterpieces
Netflix's hidden masterpieces—every single one is top-tier. If you're running out of things to watch, just dive right in!
10th Place: PLUTO (Japan)
A hardcore remake of a classic masterpiece, adapted from a famous arc of Astro Boy. It kicks off with a series of robot murders, featuring a gritty, realistic art style and a profound philosophical core that deeply explores AI awakening and the boundaries between life and humanity.
9th Place: Inside Job (USA)
A hilarious animated series for the working class. Set in a fictional shadow government, it turns global conspiracy theories into workplace tropes, sarcastically roasting power struggles and workplace toxicity. It's absurd yet relatable.
8th Place: Kengan Ashura (Japan/USA)
The ceiling for hardcore fighting anime. Life-or-death duels in an underground arena, punch-to-flesh action with no filler. It's a masterclass in violent aesthetics—a dream come true for fans of high-octane action.
7th Place: Blue Eye Samurai (USA/France/Canada)
The dark horse revenge anime of the year. Japanese Ukiyo-e aesthetics paired with sharp, intense fight choreography. The cold, atmospheric vibe is dialed up to the max; every frame is wallpaper-worthy.
6th Place: Devilman Crybaby (Japan)
A dark, soul-crushing masterpiece. It weaves together extreme violence and despair, tearing open the themes of good and evil, desire and redemption. The emotional impact lingers long after it ends.
5th Place: BoJack Horseman (USA)
An animated series that will break any adult. It follows the decadent daily life of a washed-up star, using absurd self-deprecation to lay bare loneliness, internal conflict, and the struggle for self-redemption.
4th Place: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Japan)
An eternal classic of the shonen genre. With its highly recognizable, unique art style and high-tension, intellect-driven battles, the "Golden Spirit" that runs through the series has moved countless viewers to tears.
3rd Place: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (Japan/USA/Poland)
A tragic, unforgettable story set in Night City. It elevates the neon-drenched cyberpunk aesthetic to god-tier status, perfectly capturing the despair and romance of shattered dreams.
2nd Place: Arcane (USA/France)
The ceiling for game adaptations. It explores the class conflict between Piltover and Zaun, with the heartbreaking and tear-jerking bond between sisters Jinx and Vi.
1st Place: Love, Death & Robots (USA)
The ceiling for short-form animation. Each episode features an independent universe and a unique art style, covering everything from interstellar sci-fi and AI awakening to Lovecraftian horror and cyberpunk.
Which one is your favorite? Feel free to share!
10th Place: PLUTO (Japan)
A hardcore remake of a classic masterpiece, adapted from a famous arc of Astro Boy. It kicks off with a series of robot murders, featuring a gritty, realistic art style and a profound philosophical core that deeply explores AI awakening and the boundaries between life and humanity.
9th Place: Inside Job (USA)
A hilarious animated series for the working class. Set in a fictional shadow government, it turns global conspiracy theories into workplace tropes, sarcastically roasting power struggles and workplace toxicity. It's absurd yet relatable.
8th Place: Kengan Ashura (Japan/USA)
The ceiling for hardcore fighting anime. Life-or-death duels in an underground arena, punch-to-flesh action with no filler. It's a masterclass in violent aesthetics—a dream come true for fans of high-octane action.
7th Place: Blue Eye Samurai (USA/France/Canada)
The dark horse revenge anime of the year. Japanese Ukiyo-e aesthetics paired with sharp, intense fight choreography. The cold, atmospheric vibe is dialed up to the max; every frame is wallpaper-worthy.
6th Place: Devilman Crybaby (Japan)
A dark, soul-crushing masterpiece. It weaves together extreme violence and despair, tearing open the themes of good and evil, desire and redemption. The emotional impact lingers long after it ends.
5th Place: BoJack Horseman (USA)
An animated series that will break any adult. It follows the decadent daily life of a washed-up star, using absurd self-deprecation to lay bare loneliness, internal conflict, and the struggle for self-redemption.
4th Place: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Japan)
An eternal classic of the shonen genre. With its highly recognizable, unique art style and high-tension, intellect-driven battles, the "Golden Spirit" that runs through the series has moved countless viewers to tears.
3rd Place: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (Japan/USA/Poland)
A tragic, unforgettable story set in Night City. It elevates the neon-drenched cyberpunk aesthetic to god-tier status, perfectly capturing the despair and romance of shattered dreams.
2nd Place: Arcane (USA/France)
The ceiling for game adaptations. It explores the class conflict between Piltover and Zaun, with the heartbreaking and tear-jerking bond between sisters Jinx and Vi.
1st Place: Love, Death & Robots (USA)
The ceiling for short-form animation. Each episode features an independent universe and a unique art style, covering everything from interstellar sci-fi and AI awakening to Lovecraftian horror and cyberpunk.
Which one is your favorite? Feel free to share!