Anime is a genre of Japanese animation that has become immensely popular in the west in recent years. If you’re a fan of Japanese animation, then you’ll know what we mean. But what makes anime so popular?
It’s the story, the characters, the music, and the cinematography that really make anime so special. There’s a reason why you’ll find yourself watching the same episodes over and over again – it’s a world of its own, and you can’t help but get swept up in the magic.
That’s why we rounded up the best anime like Blue Exorcist to help you keep up with the latest and greatest anime releases in the west.
11. Soul Eater
Shinigami are trained in the Death Weapon Meister Academy to help them with their various supernatural missions. These scythes, however, aren’t exactly weapons; they’re actually hybrid humans who can shapeshift into Demon Weapons after consuming 1 witch’s soul and 99 evil creatures’ souls.
The anime follows the lives of a unique group of young students who come together to fight evil and have fun adventures along the way.
10. Noragami
This anime is about a god that has been working as a normal human for the past 5 years. He gets involved with a human named Hiyori and soon they are on an adventure to save all the heavenly creatures from the evil god, Yato.
Hiyori realizes she has more than just a normal human life. She gets to live in a world full of other gods, angels, monsters, and humans.
If you are looking for a fun, cute, and romantic anime, this is the anime for you. It’s also very good for all ages. I have seen this anime from about the age of 8 to now.
9. Blood Lad
A perfect choice for fans of Blue Exorcist who want a laugh-out-loud follow-up, Blood Lad is a great show. This show is about Staz Charlie Blood, a vampire obsessed with Japanese culture and rules the eastern district, befriends Fuyumi Yanagi after she stumbles into the demon world and becomes a ghost. Fans of Blue Exorcist will love Blood Lad’s wacky take on the supernatural.
Since the beginning of the series, Fuyumi and Staz have been best friends, but now, they are forced to face a big decision about their relationship.
Blood Lad is an enjoyable comedy-horror series that has a lot of great characters and a wonderful story. It’s fun to see how Staz and Fuyumi deal with the supernatural, and the show also has a very interesting take on the vampire community.One of the best shows I have seen this year. A great mixture of comedy and horror.
8. D. Gray-Man
The Millennium Earl is a villainous man who enslaves the souls of humans by trapping them in robotic weapons called Akuma. With no way out, such individuals are condemned to an eternity of misery and sorrow unless they’re saved through exorcisms with a weapon called Innocence; Allen Walker, with his Anti-Akuma weapon, has been tasked with killing The Millenium Earl before he can bring destruction upon humanity.
The anime is set in an alternate 19th century with a big organization called the Black Order to defend humanity against the Noah Family.
Nevertheless, Allen is a young man who does not have any experience with fighting, but he has the support of his friends. Together, they make a team and fight to save the people of their world.
After watching the first episode of the anime, I’m very excited about it. The main reason is that I like how it’s different from other anime and it has its own style. It has a lot of humor, but it’s also very dark. It’s like a mix of Dragon Ball Z and a few other anime.
7. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Fans of Blue Exorcist will definitely enjoy Fullmetal Alchemist. Two orphan brothers grow up in a world where magic and supernatural beings exist alongside humans, and soon they teach themselves enough skills and gain enough power to become part of their city’s military. However, the more people they interact with, the more they realize how much their government had hidden from its own citizens.
One of the main reasons why I picked this series up was to find out if the manga would be able to continue. After all, the manga was written by Gen Urobuchi, who was also responsible for writing the scripts for both Fullmetal Alchemist and Psycho-Pass.
While the series may not be as action-packed as the former, it’s still a pretty enjoyable read.I think one of the reasons why Fullmetal Alchemist is so successful is because it doesn’t take itself too seriously.
6. Seraph Of The End
In the land of the night, vampires take over the human world and keep humans as their cattle. Most of the adult human population has vanished, and those who remain become part of vampire hunting armies, whose only aim is to eliminate every last vampire from the face of this earth.
This anime revolves around the bonds that Mikaela and Yuuichiro share for each other, and how they would never let anything get in between them, even if one of them is a deadly vampire.
To summarize, the main characters are a male vampire hunter and a female vampire hunter, and they go around fighting against the vampires and hunting down their masters.
The story is simple, but it’s executed in such a way that it feels like it has a lot of depth. It’s got a lot of plot twists and turns, and the way it is presented makes it feel like a novel. The characters are very well-written, and they all have their own individual personalities and traits.
5. My Hero Academia
The anime My Hero Academia is a must watch for any anime fan. The story about a young man named Deku, who gained the power to change into a super hero, became an instant hit among fans.
The highlights of the anime are its action-packed sequences, the well-plotted characters, and its excellent animation.
Compared to other anime of the same genre, My Hero Academia is a great example of a story that is told in a more realistic and believable way.
4. The Devil Is A Part-Timer!
The Devil gets tired of being a powerful demon, so he decides to take a break from his evil ways. He goes to Earth and works as a normal human in a local fast food restaurant called MgRonald’s. His peaceful days on Earth are shattered once he realizes that the Hero followed him here, and will not rest till he dies. This anime is an out and out comedy, and with only 12 episodes, it is a must-watch for anyone wanting to have a good time.
Evidently, this anime has been done before, and is an exact copy of another anime called “The Boy and the Beast”.
My favorite character in this anime is the Devil. He’s got a great sense of humor, and he’s not afraid to speak his mind. He’s also got a nice outfit, and I think he should have his own cartoon.
I have watched all of the episodes, and I am now waiting for the second season. I recommend this anime to anyone who likes comedy, and is looking for a good time.
3. Attack On Titan
Another popular anime, Attack on Titan, debuted in 2014. Its story revolves around humans being surrounded by cannibalistic creatures called titans. The show is praised for its spectacular animation, plot twists, and how well it translates serious issues like racism and discrimination, on screen.
A fourth season is on its way, so those who like committing to longer series will enjoy this one.
2. Naruto
Most anime fans were introduced to anime thanks to Naruto. Those who are new to anime might want to watch this series and find out why it’s considered one of the world’s most beloved anime shows.
It has all of the elements that make for a great anime show, like fights, comedy, romance, drama, betrayal, angst, mystery and thrills.
Naruto is a ninja anime that tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who lives in the Hidden Leaf Village, along with his parents, Shikamaru and Kinshiki. In a flashback, Naruto and his parents were attacked by the Akatsuki, a group of ninja who are sworn enemies of the Hidden Leaf.
After a battle with the Akatsuki, the young ninja is forced to travel to the Land of Waves, where he meets the sage of the Land of Waves, who takes him under his wing.
1. Tokyo Ghoul
If you’re looking for something like Blue Exorcist but with a darker undertone, you’ll love Tokyo Ghoul. Created by Sui Ishida, the anime revolves around a young Kaneki who’s partly consumed by a ghoul. He becomes a ghoul himself, and he is forced to hide is identity from both his human and his ghoul friends.
This series made a name for itself because of its gruesome nature, especially how it portrayed its death and horror scenes. Season 1 was universally loved by everyone, but with every subsequent season, the love of fans became more and more sparse.
