With their large number of episodes, long anime have the ability to develop their plots, worlds and characters to a great extent while making fans attached to them. Throughout the years, we have seen many such anime that have gone on to have dedicated audiences no matter how much time they take to watch. In this article, we will be taking a look at the best among these long anime that fans definitely need to watch.
7. Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball is a legendary franchise that follows the life of Goku, a young boy who lives in isolation till he runs into a girl called Bulma. Looking for objects called Dragon Balls which grant you any wish you want, Bulma is desperately in search of these. Goku decides to join her on her adventures and meets several allies as well as enemies on his way. Through his journey in this expansive world, he faces a ton of intense battles while continuously aiming to become stronger
With over 600 Episodes in the entire Dragon Ball Saga, this is a nostalgic anime that is still an exciting watch till this day.
6. Bleach
Bleach follows the life of Ichigo, a young boy dragged into the world of Soul Reapers, who works towards helping souls pass over and fighting against evil souls known as Hollows. Due to an emergency situation, he is assigned to become a substitute reaper after another reaper named Rukia is injured. However, he soon finds that his job comes with several consequences and that he may be forced to face off against the entire Soul Society in order to protect those he loves.
Often an overlooked addition to the Big 3 Anime, Bleach is on its way to having well over 400 episodes and features a combination of hype and emotional moments as well as stunning animation from its sequel series, The Thousand Year Blood War.
5. Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure is a series unlike any other and tells the tale of the Joestar Family as they face off against evil existences in the world that stem from a mysterious stone mask. Taking part in several decades starting from the battle between Jonathan Joestar and Dio Brando, the series features many generations of the battle between good and evil with the world at stake.
Staying true to its name, the anime is truly very bizarre but also features memorable characters, stunning animation and sound design. With 190 episodes and more arcs to adapt, this is a very enjoyable binge.
4. Naruto
Naruto Uzumaki is a young boy who has a demonic nine-tailed fox sealed in his body in order to protect his village. Despite not having a choice in this situation, he is treated as an outcast because of it. However, with his relentlessness and passion, he does not plan on staying depressed but to climb to the very top and become the leader of his village – the “Hokage”. In this journey, he ends up making lifelong friendships as well as finally experiencing the love he always craved.
As one of the most popular anime ever with 720 episodes, Naruto is an experience packed with drama, action and comedy. It is an unmissable watch for fans of anime.
3. Hunter x Hunter (2011)
Hunters are people who travel around the world looking for rarities and battling powerful monsters. After his father abandoned his family for the same reason, the energetic Gon decides to take part in the hunter exam himself and walk the same path as him. Through this, he meets several reliable friends who accompany him on his journey but also faces many tragedies that could completely change his happy personality.
Featuring 148 episodes in total, Hunter x Hunter is a deeply influential shounen series that is considered by many to be completely perfect. With a distinctive set of protagonists and antagonists as well as several hype scenes, this is a series that has you hooked from start to end.
2. Gintama
In a setting where aliens and humans live together and samurai and swords have been looked down upon, Gintoki is an easy-going person who does odd jobs for a living along with his wooden sword. Joined by the reckless Kagura and strict Shinpachi, the trio get into all sorts of troubles while trying to complete their requests.
Gintama is a game-changing anime that leaves you laughing with its hilarious scenes while also devastated with its drama. In its 367 episodes, the first half is heavily focused on comedy and parodies while the latter part is full of action and emotionally-fueled moments.
1. One Piece
In the era of pirates where everyone is chasing after a mysterious prize known as the One Piece, Luffy is a young boy who is determined to become the pirate king and be a person who enjoys freedom. Despite not having a proper plan, he sets out to the seas to gather a reliable crew as well as a ship to sail on. His path is filled with difficulties, however, as he will have to face the feared villains of the pirate world as well as the world government.
As the top pick in this list, One Piece is an anime that has fantastic world-building, detailed development and well-written characters. Currently airing with over 1100 episodes, this series is undoubtedly the best long anime that any fan can watch right now.