Top 10 Japanese Animated Series across Continents

Doraemon is a robotic cat sent by Sewashi, Nobita's fifth-generation descendant, from the 22nd century to help Nobita become successful and wealthy, thereby improving the future circumstances of Nobita's descendants. In the present, Nobita is a boy who consistently performs poorly in school, and later faces company bankruptcies and job failures, plunging his family and future descendants into debt.

The stories in Doraemon usually revolve around common themes, focusing on the troubles encountered by Nobita, a fifth-grade student and the secondary protagonist of the series. Doraemon possesses a magical pocket on his stomach containing various futuristic gadgets. The most common plot involves Nobita returning home in tears due to the troubles he encounters at school or with friends. Upon pleading or urging from Nobita, Doraemon will produce a gadget to help Nobita resolve his problems or seek revenge against his friends.

However, Nobita often goes too far beyond Doraemon's original intentions, sometimes even encountering greater troubles with the new gadgets. Occasionally, Nobita's friends, usually Suneo or Gian, steal the gadgets and misuse them. However, at the end of each story, those who misuse the gadgets will face the consequences of their actions, and readers will draw lessons from them.

Inuyasha follows the journey of gathering the Shikon Jewel shards by the half-demon Inuyasha and high school student Higurashi Kagome. The story begins in the setting of feudal Japan centuries ago. Everything originates from a half-demon named Inuyasha stealing the Shikon Jewel – a jewel that grants immense power to demons, causing them to wield infinite strength. However, Inuyasha is not only unable to obtain it but also sealed by Kikyo, Kagome's predecessor, on a tree. Hundreds of years later, high school student Higurashi Kagome accidentally travels through time and releases Inuyasha from his seal while searching for her lost cat near the shrine close to where she lives. A battle for the Shikon Jewel ensues between the high school girl, demons, and half-demons, causing the jewel to shatter into numerous pieces.

With the help of the oldest village priestess, Kagome successfully subdues Inuyasha. The adventure to search for the jewel shards, fighting against monsters with the aim of eradicating humanity, begins. The series paints a magical world where both humans and demons coexist with supernatural powers, surely not to disappoint the audience.

Naruto is set in a ninja world where humans possess various extraordinary combat and healing abilities. The series is named after and revolves around the young boy Naruto. Twelve years ago, the Leaf Village was attacked by a Nine-Tailed Fox. The Fourth Hokage - the leader of the Leaf Village - sealed a fox spirit inside Naruto. Twelve years later, the boy grows up amidst the fear and anxiety of the villagers. They fear that one day, if the seal of the Nine-Tailed Fox inside Naruto is broken, he will become a disaster for the village. The boy is ostracized, and his childhood is filled with darkness. Upon reaching a certain age, he attends the Ninja Academy like his peers.

Naruto is a series that teaches you about love. Love and forgiveness will give you additional strength, while hatred and greed will only be shackles that you cannot realize until it's too late. Be brave and trust your path even when you don't know how it will end, for that is the path you have chosen.

Detective Conan follows the story of Kudo Shinichi, a high school detective who occasionally assists the police in solving cases. During an investigation, he is discovered by members of the Black Organization. They force him to ingest a small shrinking drug (APTX 4869) they have just developed. Instead of killing him, the toxin shrinks his body into that of a child. He then changes his name to Edogawa Conan and lives with the detective Mori Kogoro. Throughout the series, he quietly aids in solving cases alongside Mr. Mori.

Detective Conan mainly revolves around the prodigious detective Shinichi Kudo, who, in his child form as Conan, uncovers seemingly unsolvable murder mysteries with his intelligence and deductive skills. However, the mystery surrounding his own case of the shrinking drug remains unresolved to this day.

Dragon Ball follows the adventures of a young boy with a monkey tail named Goku, found by an old man living alone in the wilderness who raises him as his grandson. One day Goku meets a girl named Bulma on her quest to find the seven Dragon Balls, each containing a secret that can summon a dragon to grant wishes to whoever possesses them. Along their journey, they encounter friends (Yamcha, Krillin, Yajirobe, Tien, Chiaotzu, Oolong, etc.) and legendary fighters as well as various demons. They face challenges and learn special martial arts techniques to compete in the annual World Martial Arts Tournament.

In addition to the martial arts tournaments, Goku and his friends confront evil forces like Emperor Pilaf, the Red Ribbon Army led by General White, Demon King Piccolo and his offspring. They battle Saiyan warriors: Raditz, Prince Vegeta, and his henchman Nappa. Later, they travel to Namek, encounter the Namekian Dragon God, clash with Frieza, and confront the android assassin group (Androids 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) and later the time-traveling Cell, the universe-destroying Majin Buu, the god of destruction Beerus, opponents from parallel universes, and Goku's ultimate rival Jiren (from Universe 11).

Pokemon is a Japanese animated television series. Over the years, these animated series continue to exist because people always have a fondness for the good old days. At the age of 10, Satoshi embarks on his journey in the world of Pokemon with dreams of becoming a Pokemon master. The only Pokemon that Professor Oak leaves behind is a Pikachu, which he gives to Satoshi. Determined to make it on his journey, Satoshi tries to befriend Pikachu, but it doesn't trust him and even refuses to go into his Poke Ball, even attacking Satoshi with its electric powers. It's only after Satoshi protects Pikachu from an angry flock of Spearow that Pikachu realizes how much Satoshi cares.

Satoshi travels across the kingdom with Pokemon by his side with special Poke Balls. Alongside Satoshi are his friends Kasumi and Takeshi. Despite being feisty, Kasumi is a sensitive girl who has feelings for Satoshi, although he remains oblivious. Takeshi, together with Satoshi and Kasumi, face numerous challenges and battles together.

One Piece is set in the story of the pirate king Gol D. Roger, who had hidden a massive treasure outside the sea, and whoever finds it will possess it. The main character is a boy named Monkey D. Luffy. Admiring pirates since childhood, at the age of 17, Luffy set sail and formed his own pirate crew named Straw Hat Pirates. The members of the Straw Hat Pirates include swordsman Roronoa Zoro, navigator Nami, 'Sniper King' Usopp, 'Black Leg' Sanji, Tony Tony Chopper, Nico Robin, 'Cyborg' Franky, Brook, and finally, Jinbe. Furthermore, Luffy is a notorious pirate with a somewhat childish, naive, food-loving, and very righteous personality suitable for young readers. Moreover, each supporting character surrounding Luffy is vividly depicted by the author Oda, with distinct personalities and talents, avoiding repetition and boredom. Therefore, except for the captain Luffy, the supporting characters in the story also have a large fan base.

The Straw Hat Pirates and their journey to find the pirate king's treasure also begin here. However, reaching the massive treasure is not an easy task. What challenges and dangers await Luffy to discover? Watch the greatest anime series of all time now.

One Punch Man is one of the recent anime and manga series causing a stir in the anime community. It revolves around Saitama, a seemingly ordinary man with overwhelming strength, who just wants to be a hero for fun but gets unwittingly drawn into a series of events and various troubles, ultimately having to save the world.

The plot of One Punch Man is quite simple, focusing on a typical day of Saitama fighting against villains threatening City Z. Unlike other superheroes with complex gadgets and advanced technology, Saitama wears nothing but a yellow jumpsuit, a white cloth as a cape, red rubber boots, and red gloves. Unlike his superhero counterparts who gained their powers through accidental circumstances, advanced technology, or extraterrestrial origin, Saitama's strength comes from diligence. As a character always pushing himself, he constantly challenges himself to fight against evil monsters and creatures stronger than himself.

Hunter x Hunter can be said to be one of the most famous anime series from Japan in the old days. The series revolves around the journey to find his father of a boy named Gon. Twelve years ago, Ging, a mysterious and famous Hunter, abandoned his son Gon to pursue the path of a professional Hunter. Gon grew up under the care of his aunt Mito on Whale Island. Since childhood, Gon was told that his parents had died in an accident. Until one day, while wandering in the forest and being attacked by a wild beast, Gon was saved by Kite, one of his father's associates. Thanks to Kite, Gon learns that his father is still alive and has become a true Hunter.

When he comes of age, despite the staunch opposition of his aunt Mito, Gon remains determined to follow in his father's footsteps and become a true Hunter. He believes that being a Hunter must be a very noble profession, so his father was willing to abandon his son to become a Hunter. A Hunter is a title bestowed upon those licensed, outstanding members of humanity with superior abilities to pursue secret treasures, rare species, even other individuals. There are good Hunters who work to save people and help humanity, and there are bad Hunters who act only for their own benefit regardless of the means. Gon left Whale Island to become a Hunter like his father by participating in the Hunter Examination. He had to undergo a series of brutal tests related to skills, survival, and teamwork. Due to the fierceness of the competition, the number of participants who can survive until the last minute is extremely scarce. In the examination, Gon meets and befriends Kurapika, Leorio, and Killua.

My Hero Academia – Hero Academy is set in a world where 80% of the population has superpowers, known as Quirks. The prevalence of superpowers has led to a social issue - an increase in crime. But along with that are those born to solve that problem - the superheroes. However, the main character in My Hero Academia – Hero Academy is Deku, who belongs to the 20% of the population that is normal and does not have superpowers.

Like many other children, Deku has always idolized superheroes and dreamed that someday he too would have amazing powers like them. He idolizes All Might - the number one superhero at the time, a hero who always helps people with a smile on his face, making the citizens feel safe. But as he grows up, that dream collapses completely because Deku does not manifest any superpowers and remains ordinary. Consequently, he becomes a target for bullying in class.

However, not having powers does not deter his dream of becoming a superhero. And it's true that luck always comes to those who are kind-hearted. Thanks to relentless effort and undergoing incredibly difficult training, All Might - the world's number one hero - bestows upon him the ability 'One for All.' Finally, he is able to enroll at U.A. Academy - the prestigious school that trains future heroes.