In recent years, anime has become more mainstream and prominent in the West.

18’Steins;Gate' (2011)

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Featuring acaptivating mystery and thrilling plot, the anime is an unpredictable masterclass of storytelling.

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Utilizing time travel effectively,Steins;Gateis one ofthe greatest sci-fi anime ever.

The only reason it landed so low on this list is because of a slow start.

The anime follows Saiki Kusuo, a natural-born psychic who can do whatever he pleases.

A man stares up to the sky while a woman lies on the ground resting in Steinsgate.

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However, all he wants is an average life with little excitement.

There are many excellent comedy anime out there, fromNichijoutoKonosuba.

The story is about a university student seeking a perfect college life with his ideal college girlfriend.

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To do this, he joins a club and sees what fate has in store for him.

With him reclaiming what he lost with every kill,Dororois an intense, action-packed journey.

The anime creates a wondrously dangerous world based on Japanese myths for the revenge story to marinate in.

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Urasawa has always been the best when it comes to mystery anime, andPlutois no different.

He stops the creature from entering his brain, but it takes control of his right arm.

However, after turning into a titan, Eren becomes a useful weapon that can help humanity thrive.

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All the while, they learn the truth behind these creatures and what is really behind the wall.

Along with the fantastic story are great characters, animation, and some of the best moments in anime.

With over 50 episodes,Code Geassremains fresh and intriguing throughout, delivering shocking plot twists and stellar action.

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The strong cast carries the show even through some low points, makingCode Geassmostly perfect from start to finish.

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Gesicht walking through a field of red and yellow tulips in the anime Pluto

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Students rush towards the front of a classroom in Assassination Classroom.

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Mikasa overhears Eren talking to Reiner and Bertholdt in Attack on Titan

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Lelouch looking backwards in Code Geass.

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