It isn’t easy to achieve perfection, but these anime somehow achieved it.

This sci-fi political drama follows the titular character who gains a mysterious power that allows him to control others.

With this newfound ability, Lelouch sparks a revolution to take Japan back from Britannia rule.

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However, selfish goals lie beneath the surface in his war for freedom.

WhileCode Geassis one of the greatest sci-fi anime, a few mistakes prevented it from going further.

Still,this anime is one to remember, with countless shocking moments and developments.

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Unfortunately, the beginning is pretty slow and drags on, even if it is an essential build-up.

However, this doesn’t take away from the overall greatness of thismodern classic anime series.

While it can sometimes be confusing and has a controversial ending, this show is thebest avant-garde anime series.

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Each episode is a new journey into the unknown with varying themes and plots.

This series marks their adventure to pierce the heavens in this sci-fi epic.

However,Planetesis one of the most authentic and refreshing sci-fi anime.

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However, the group also deals with loneliness, isolation, and other existential issues alone in space.

Parasyte’sdark sci-fi storyis a refreshing take on the genre that feels like a thrilling, action-packed drama.

As the most recent anime on this list,Plutohas already established itself as a renowned sci-fi anime.

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Naota learns to be a child through their chaotic antics, creating one of thebest sci-fi anime ever.

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