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10 Greatest Anime Series Since 2000
Top 10 anime series from 2000 to present that define modern anime trends.
In brief
Top 10 anime series from 2000 to present that define modern anime trends. Gintama, Paranoia Agent, Monster, Haikyu!!, Steins;Gate, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Hunter X Hunter, Mob Psycho 100, Attack on Titan, and other anime series from 2000 to present are celebrated for their unique storytelling and cultural…
Gintama: Post-2000s Shonen Comedy
Gintama's chaotic 367-episode run blends action, humor, and satirical parodies of popular anime series.
“Nothing is off limits in Gintama, whether it's pitch-perfect Death Note, Dragon Ball Z, or Doraemon parodies”
Paranoia Agent: Psychological Thriller
Satoshi Kon's 2004 psychological thriller explores mass hysteria through a series of attacks in Tokyo.
“What begins as a criminal investigation into Lil' Slugger's attacks gradually evolves into a more complex meditation on mass social delusion”
Monster: Nihilistic Cat-and-Mouse Game
Naoki Urasawa's 74-episode anime follows a disgraced neurosurgeon and his patient who becomes a serial killer.
“Dr. Tenma, a disgraced former neurosurgeon, is wracked with guilt when one of his former patients grows up to be a prolific serial killer”
Mushishi: Spiritual Slice-of-Life
Mushishi's episodic mysteries feature Ginko solving spiritual disturbances using Japanese folklore.
“Mushi are portrayed as neutral entities that make Ginko's exorcist-esque duties a lot more interesting than if they were purely evil spirits”
Haikyu!!: Volleyball Underdog Story
Haikyu!! depicts Shoyo Hinata's rise as a volleyball prodigy in Karasuno High's team.
“The series depicts Shoyo Hinata's ascent as a volleyball prodigy as he and Karasuno High's team put everything they have onto the court”
Steins;Gate: Time Travel Saga
Steins;Gate's time travel experiments lead to psychological trauma for Rintaro Okabe.
“Rintaro Okabe inadvertently stumbles upon a rudimentary means of time travel that triggers a wealth of experimentation, butterfly effects, and compounded grief and trauma”
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood delivers a 64-episode adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa's story with minimal filler.
“2009's Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood learns from its predecessor's mistakes and delivers a flawless adaptation that distills Hiromu Arakawa's standout story across 64 episodes”
Hunter X Hunter: Unconventional Plotting
Hunter X Hunter's 2011 remake reimagines Gon Freecss's journey to become a professional Hunter.
“2011's Hunter x Hunter follows Gon Freecss, a heroic underdog who longs to become a professional Hunter and reunite with his estranged father”
Mob Psycho 100: Coming-of-Age Story
Mob Psycho 100 follows Shigeo Kageyama's struggle with psychic powers and self-acceptance.
“Shigeo Kageyama is blessed with apocalyptic psychic abilities, but the use of such skills requires him to unleash his raw emotions”
Attack on Titan: Nihilistic Narrative
Attack on Titan explores war's cyclical destruction through the Survey Corps' survival against Titans.
“Hajime Isayama's Attack on Titan was a pop culture sensation during its decade-long run”
Gintama: Comedy Excellence
Gintoki and Shinpachi make ugly faces while being shocked in Gintama.
“Gintoki and Shinpachi make ugly faces while being shocked in Gintama”
Paranoia Agent: Social Delusion
Paranoia Agent's 13-episode series examines mass social delusion through individual perspectives.
“Each episode breaks down the Lil' Slugger phenomenon from a different individual's perspective”
Monster: Nihilistic Descent
Monster's 74-episode anime shows Dr. Tenma's guilt over Johan Liebert's actions.
“Dr. Tenma, a disgraced former neurosurgeon, is wracked with guilt when one of his former patients grows up to be a prolific serial killer”
What it means
Gintama, Paranoia Agent, Monster, Haikyu!!, Steins;Gate, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Hunter X Hunter, Mob Psycho 100, Attack on Titan, and other anime series from 2000 to present are celebrated for their unique storytelling and cultural impact.
