Haikyuu!! is among the most popular sports anime of all time, telling the story of Hinata Shoyo and his time in the Karasuno High Volleyball Club. There has been multiple seasons of the show, each spanning close matches against familiar rivals and new faces in training, sparring and tournaments.

Along the way, there has been some brilliant opening sequences to get viewers pumped up for the volleyball action ahead, so we’ve gone ahead and ranked all Haikyuu!! openings based on music, animation, visual effects, symbolism, and imagery.

With winter already upon us and the holiday season fast approaching, there’s nothing more relaxing than ignoring all of your responsibilities and choosing to stay inside and watch anime instead. Get ready to cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa and dive into a winter wonderland of anime magic!

From heartwarming tales to adrenaline-pumping adventures, these anime gems are the perfect companions for chilly nights and festive cheer. Just keep on reading for an enchantingly festive list of the best winter-themed anime to watch this holiday season!

Most anime fans will agree that 2023 was a great year for anime. Tons of new shows were released, and many major titles came and went as the year progressed, like the release of the One Piece live-action and the final episode of Attack on Titan (heartbreaking).

With so much focus on these major titles, however, many of 2023’s other anime were easily overlooked. This article will give those anime the recognition they deserve by focusing on all of the greatest underrated anime of 2023!

Overall, 2023 has been a great year for anime. Many incredible titles have come and gone in the past year, but some of the most popular anime of 2023 have, curiously enough, been in the romance genre.

Romance anime has long since been a favorite genre among anime fans all across the globe, and this year has been nothing short of overwhelming proof of that. Tons of romance anime have made their debut in 2023, but this list will only highlight the best of the best.

The anime universe can be a lot to handle when first diving in, especially if you are in the market to buy a present for that special someone. We’re here to help you narrow down the search by providing you with some anime gift ideas for the holiday season.

Lenticular Artwork by Dominic Glover

Dominic Glover has some of the most unique anime artwork, as its design changes based on the angle you are looking at. While one side showcases a focused Naruto, the other exhibits him in action during an all-out battle. It’s almost as if it’s a moving picture without the need for any electronics, creating an illusion with its different perspectives.

This past year was packed with amazing anime, and there were a plethora of incredible moments that forced the community at large to stop and stare in awe. Either because of their hype or emotional resonance, these are our picks for the best anime moments of 2023.

Do be aware, however, that we’ll only be including one moment from any given show. This means that you won’t be seeing multiple moments from Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan, or other offerings that did admittedly have multiple epic scenes and events to choose from but would dominate the entire list if given the chance.

As we near the end of 2023, it’s time to look back on some of the highlights of the anime year. Within the numerous new releases, remakes, and seasonal continuations of beloved shows, there are some true standout titles to be considered for the Shonen category. If you’re a fan of this genre, then prepare yourself – we’ve rounded up ten of the best titles that have aired across the year to review what made them such standout successes from their competitors.

Note: This article may contain spoilers for the selected titles, read at your own risk!

After a barn-burner of a year for anime, some classics in the making have set themselves apart. These shows are must-watch material for any self-respecting anime fan, and more than deserve the distinction of being among our picks for the best anime of 2023.

10. Ancient Magus Bride Season 2

The first season of Ancient Magus’ Bride was already an imaginative twist on the usual Shojo trappings, but the second season only raised the bar further to establish itself as one of the best anime of the year.

Look, you saw what we saw this year. 2023 was practically raining men capable of making fans’ legs go weak. And yet, as is always the case, some stood out more than others, which is why they made our list of the top 10 best anime Husbandos of 2023.

Before proceeding, it’s worth noting that only one Husbando has been selected from each show to make sure Jujutsu Kaisen doesn’t dominate the entire dang list. Likewise, Levi of Attack on Titan has been left out of the competition on the grounds that the poor man needs to be left alone to process and heal following the proverbial and literal hell he went through.

My Hero Academia is a popular ongoing anime series following protagonist Deku and his journey to become the number one Pro Hero in a world full of crazy superpowers. Naturally, it’s no surprise that an anime with a world such as this has delivered some amazing opening sequences and theme songs. We’ve rounded up every My Hero Academia opening and ranked them from best to worst, based on music, imagery, animation, and symbolism. Let’s jump right in and go PLUS ULTRA!

11. Starmaker

Look, don’t get me wrong – I truly believe that there is no ‘bad’ My Hero Academia opening. Unfortunately, one poor unfortunate candidate had to be placed on the bottom of the list, and this time the unlucky recipient is Starmaker.

By fist, blade, or fighting spirit-fueled drill, there’s something enthralling about a good fight in anime. Oftentimes representing the climax of an arc or storyline, it culminates everything the viewer has invested themselves in, with wills and ideologies on the line along with the characters’ lives. Common sense goes out the window as each new attack tears through the air, sometimes as the swing of a sword and other times as a cataclysmic laser meant to rend the planet in half.

Since the medium was first created, we’ve seen a number of great fights, but these ones in particular are among the best anime fights of all time.

With a wealth of anime streaming services across the board, you’re never short of choices to make. If you want to know what Netflix has got on the anime front, here are some of the highlights (in no particular order beyond pure whimsy).

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

Twinfinite is a gaming website, after all, so it makes perfect sense that we would kick our list off with an anime based on one of the most significant (albeit divisive) video games of this generation.

We have all heard of iconic characters like Sherlock Holmes, Hannibal Lecter, Dr. Gregory House, Hans Landa, and the like. Their exploits always include intricate schemes, mind games, and careful study of human emotions and mannerisms.

But those kinds of plots and personalities are also to be found in the 2D world, and it’s long past due we give them their well-deserved credit. We present to you our list of the top 10 psychological anime of all time.

The first official trailer for the Dandadan anime has only been out for a few days, but anime fans have already taken to starting a tried and true discussion. More specifically, they’ve posited whether or not the series will be “the next Chainsaw Man”.

At first glance, it’s a fair discussion to have. After all, both offer a wildly irreverent take on the usual Shonen framework through exaggerated perversion, wild spins on world-ending threats, and less than noble protagonists. Heck, Dandadan‘s creator Yukinobu Tatsu was even an assistant to Tatsuki Fujimoto during the creation and publication of the first part of Chainsaw Man, so surely his breakthrough work takes heavy inspiration from the series he worked on in the past.

The world of Naruto is vast, including several different villages which each host a variety of different Clans with unique Jutsu. Because of the sheer number of characters in Naruto, some shinobi are often overshadowed by their peers, leaving the poor souls as forgotten and underrated compared to others.

We’ve rounded up ten of these individuals so we can give them the appreciation they deserve.

Heroes are all well and good, but when it comes to great anime, there’s almost always an iconic villain bringing them to new heights. Whether they were a hitherto ally whose true agendas are laid bare, or a mustache-twirling tyrant without a hint of subterfuge, they are amongst the most compelling and intoxicating characters in any given narrative.

That’s why we’re here today to rank the best anime villains of all time. Like the medium itself, this list is always evolving and ever-changing as new seasons come and go, so be sure to check back in to see the risers and fallers of villainy!

Hulu is home to a variety of shows and movies to watch across a number of genres. In particular though, it has a metric ton of anime to peruse for those interested, and that’s why we’re here to show you the 20 best anime you can watch on Hulu.

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Anime that aren’t based on a pre-existing manga or property are a rarity nowadays, but those that do pop up tend to carry a high benchmark of quality.

Jujutsu Kaisen is host to some truly impressive story arcs, but there are those that stand as the best of the bunch. That’s why we’ve created this list of every current Jujutsu Kaisen arc ranked from run of the mill Shonen fodder to Special Grade exemplars of storytelling.

Please note that this list is based off of every currently available arc in the series, which does include those from the manga. Consider reading up to the most recent chapter of the manga via the official Shonen Jump app or website before proceeding, as this is your one and only *Spoiler Warning*.

The Naruto franchise has a story spanning over 26 seasons total between both the Naruto and Naruto Shippuden series. With such a high number of seasons, it’s only natural that there have been some iconic and memorable opening credits throughout. We’ve rounded up fifteen of the best, based on music, animation, and imagery/symbolism to the show, so tighten your ninja headbands and follow along below to relive these moments.

15. Seishun Kyousoukyoku

Seishun Kyousoukyoku is the Naruto opening that revolves around the Sasuke retrieval ark, with Naruto, Shikamaru, Neji, Choji, and Kiba forming a special squad to try to track him down and bring him back to his home in the Hidden Leaf. There are a lot of really interesting angles used as the team runs and jumps through the trees, and the song portrays the perfect sense of urgency that this retrieval mission has bestowed on the Genin.

Although Eren Yeager and Light Yagami are from two separate worlds, the pair share a common goal of wanting to balance the books of an unjust system. More often than not, this often leads to death; hence, the titling of the Death Note series — and Attack on Titan is, of course, no stranger to that concept as well.

But now the question remains: Who is the true evil protagonist between the two legendary anime? Could it be the infamous Kira, or will the new Founding Titan wielder be the one who reigns supreme? The only way to determine the winner of this battle is by looking at their arc as a whole and the reasoning behind their sinister acts.