10 Best Next Gen Anime

Plenty of beloved anime series, like Cowboy Bebop, One Piece, and Naruto, have been around for a while. While these shows are among the best anime series ever developed, in the last decade, a new wave of anime has taken over the world.

These new anime series have brought with them new tropes and perspectives that have left viewers intrigued and hungry for more. From shows like Attack on Titan to Demon Slayer and Freiren, the new generation of anime has begun gaining ground, and fans can’t wait to see what it has in store. For the shows of the new generation of anime that have already aired, the best of them are, without a doubt, incredible.

1 Attack On Titan

Epic Titan Battles

Despite recently coming to an end, Attack on Titan has without a doubt left its name among the anime greats. The series depicted epic themes of violence, war, loss, and the need for redemption.

With the backdrop of its game-changing narrative of titans and humans duking it out for supremacy, the characters in the series also had a story to tell. Each character has their own goals, motivations, and ideals that led them to either disagree or agree with each other. The resulting cooperation, disagreement, or competition between characters led to a greatly intriguing anime.

2 Jujutsu Kaisen

A World Of Curses And Sorcerers

Jujutsu Kaisen is, without a doubt, one of the new generation’s best. The show started off solid, follwing Itadori Yuji, a young teenage boy who becomes a vessel for Ryomen Sukuna, the King of Curses.

Despite the looming threat of Sukuna, with the presence of Satoru Gojo, the greatest sorcerer in modern times, many remained at ease. However, the second season of the show tipped the scales completely. Moreover, the best — and deadliest — events are yet to come. Jujutsu Kaisen offers an action-packed narrative that has every character facing the risk of death, the protagonists included, and this makes it that much more intriguing.

3 Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

Unmatched Emotional Depth

Unlike other anime series that show a hero on a journey to defeat the Demon Lord, Frieren begins at the end of the hero’s journey. With its incredible pacing and unique cast of characters, few new-gen anime can compete with Frieren.

The titular protagonist went with the hero to defeat the Demon Lord, but after the eradication of the Demon Lord and the hero’s death, Frieren has lingering regrets. To resolve them, she begins a journey to Aureole, the land where souls rest, and gathers new party members.

4 Demon Slayer

Top-Notch Story And Animation Quality

Kamado Tanjiro is drawn into the world of demons and demon slayers after his family is killed, and his sister is turned into a demon by Kibutsuji Muzan, the progenitor of demons. Swearing to have Muzan’s head, Tanjiro embarks on a treacherous journey.

Among next-gen anime, Demon Slayer has gathered one of the largest fan bases. Alongside its story and cast, the animation of the show has done wonders for it. With its top-tier animation, many anime fans are drawn towards the show as they witness the many battles between demon slayers and demons.

5 Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation

Beautiful World Building And Character Development

After leaving a less-than-ideal life, a 34-year-old NEET meets his death in an unfortunate accident. Fortunately for him, he is given a chance to redeem his past mistakes as he is reincarnated into another world as Rudeus Greyrat.

In the new world he finds himself in, Rudeus is a skilled mage, better than even those far above his age. While his skill as a magician gives him many things, it doesn’t give him the only thing he needs: a better version of himself. And so, Rudeus must confront his past and his weaknesses while forging a desirable future for himself.

6 My Hero Academia

An Astounding Journey From Zero To Hero

Many shows portray a weak protagonist who eventually gains the power he has always wanted. However, few shows do it as wonderfully as My Hero Academia. The show kicks off with Izuku Midoriya, a quirkless boy born into a society where quirks (superpowers) are widespread.

Even without a quirk of his own, Izuku continues to chase his dreams of being a superhero, and he comes across a chance that changes his life forever. However, even with his lucky break, Izuku must confront what it means to wield tremendous power, and in his case, the fate of the world rests on his shoulders.

7 Black Clover

The Series’ Magic System Is Well Demonstrated

Among next-gen anime characters, Asta has seen significant improvement since his conception. He’s gone from being a random individual who couldn’t use magic, to one of the more powerful individuals in his universe. And as he did, his character and personality have grown too.

Black Clover has only grown in popularity since its debut. While the series follows popular tropes found in shows like Fairy Tail, it has surpassed many of its predecessors, and its use of magic and grimoires has made it intriguing and unique to boot.

8 Blue Lock

Cutthroat Competition In A World Of Sports

In recent times, the world of sports anime has grown to love Blue Lock. The rigorous training the players go through, the constant desire to win through their goals, and the egotistical choices they must make to rise to the top are all relatable concepts to fans who participate in sports and watch sports anime.

While Blue Lock centers on soccer, the show portrays a story that has even non-soccer fans hooked. As Isagi Yoichi takes an egotistical approach to becoming his best self, he has many fans interesting to see his end and how he will achieve his dreams.

9 Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

David Martiez’s Journey Is Like No Other

This Netflix anime adaptation won the award for best anime in 2023, and for good reason. The series showcased a unique blend of cyberpunk themes, a great plot, and loss. With David Martinez at its center, Cyberpunk: Edge Runners takes place in a dystopian city where the middle class is practically non-existent.

With the top being the top and the bottom being the bottom, many individuals must delve into a life of crime to afford basic necessities. Left with no choice after the death of his mother, David Martinez sets out to survive in this harsh world.

10 Chainsaw Man

Dark Humor And Unpredictable Plot Twists

Young Denji is left to repay his father’s massive debt to the Yakuza. In a world where the appearance of devils has changed things, Denji decided to become a devil hunter alongside his devil best friend, Pochita.

Coming from less-than-desirable living conditions, Denji is motivated by even the most trivial of things. But even then, he puts his all into whatever he does. Chainsaw Man has become widely renowned for its story, animation, and over-the-top characters. As a member of the Dark Trio, this anime series is sure to only get more intense.