If you’re an anime fan, you have come to the right place! The popularity of anime shows has skyrocketed over the past few years. Many are ditching mainstream cinema and TV shows just for Japanese manga and anime shows. Anime plots are crammed with so many diverse worlds of genres that it’s hard to ignore!
The Japanese art style gained momentum. Filmmakers have used motion picture animation fully, producing some of the greatest anime works worldwide. Anime fans have gone one step ahead to even try their hands at playing anime games. These shows contain gore, violence, and sensitive content.
20 of the best anime dubs of all time
1. Naruto
- Director: Hayato Date
- Writer: Masashi Kishimoto
- Cast: Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Yuri Lowenthal, Steve Blum, Kate Higgins, Dave Wittenberg, Maile Flanagan, Junko Takeuchi, Noriaki Sugiyama, and others
- IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
- Platforms Available: Netflix
Naruto is one of the most famous manga series. The story revolves around a young aspiring Ninja, Naruto Uzumaki. He desires to become (Hokage), the village’s hero, 13 years after he graduates. However, becoming popular among his friends is ultimately the only thing on his wishlist.
Crammed with plot twists, Naruto is also the longest manga-anime dub. But, regardless of its length, the backdrop and interesting characters are worth watching. This show ought to be on every dub fan’s list and has become a favorite anime show for millions worldwide.
I remember naruto was voiced by her in the dub lmao pic.twitter.com/eYkXi4L3pf
— Ariel (@arieloflife) November 16, 2022
2. Dragon Ball Z
- Director: Daisuke Nishio, Shigeyasu Yamauchi
- Writer: Takao Koyama
- Cast: Christopher Sabat, Sonny Strait, Kara Edwards, Kyle Hebert, Cynthia Cranz, Mike McFarland, John Burgmeier, Eric Vale, Bradford Jackson, and others
- IMDb Rating: 8.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 75%
- Platforms Available: Hulu
Dragon Ball Z is another popular anime series. The story unwinds when Son Goku transitions from a young juvenile to a fully grown adult. In his plan to shield Mother Earth, countless enemies must be defeated.
While the character transforms into various ages, friends turn into rivals and vice versa. Dragon Ball Z is a blend of aliens destroying evil and stuffed with an awesome plot. However, more emphasis is placed upon an alien taking over the world and winning people’s hearts.
3. Parasyte: The Maxim
- Director: Kenichi Shimizu, Yang Byeong-Gil, Hitoshi Haga, Yoshihiro Kanno, Masayuki Mizutani
- Writer: Shōji Yonemura
- Cast: Nobunaga Shimazaki, Aya Hirano, Takaya Aoyagi, Kana Hanazawa, Atsuko Tanaka, Issei Futamata, Miyuki Sawashiro, Daisuke Namikawa, Akira Ishida and others
- IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
- Platforms Available: Amazon Prime Video
The Parasite revolves around a 17-year-old youngster who contracts a highly dangerous parasite, Migi. This life-changing incident transforms him into a sensitive and powerful creature who has to fight against all odds.
The story advances after the deadly alien Migi infects his right arm. He utilizes his powers to save the world and prevent human beings from getting brushed by danger. For people who enjoy watching stories with a twist of secret powers, Parasyte is the best-dubbed anime series.
4. Hyouka
- Director: Yasuhiro Takemoto
- Writer: Shoji Gatoh
- Cast: Adam Gibbs, Jill Harris, Dallas Reid, Madeleine Morris, Alexis Tipton, Caitlin Glass, Yuichi Nakamura, and others
- IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
- Platforms Available: Crunchy Roll
Based on the Japanese light novel series, Hyouka is an award-winning TV show. Hyouka’s story is one of the classic anime series in the manga world. Oreki Hotarou’s time on earth in the Literature Squad is the main focus. It’s unlike other high school backdrops.
After joining the Lit Club, certain situations are questioned when they start to crumble into multiple riddles. Hyouka is based on a Japanese novel and includes genres like mystery and slice of life.
5. Cowboy Bebop
- Director: Shinichirō Watanabe
- Writer: Shinichirō Watanabe, Daniella Pineda, Keiko Nobumoto, Koichi Yamadera
- Cast: Daniella Pineda, John Cho, Elena Satine, Mustafa Shakir, Alex Hassell, Lucy Currey, Mason Alexander Park, Tamara Tunie, Geoff Stults, and others
- IMDb Rating: 8.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 100%
- Platforms Available: Netflix
This popular anime series is one-of-a-kind. The backdrop of Cowboy Bebop is set in 2071. In this show, cowboys have to board flying saucers because the planet has become devoid of life, and one can’t live on it.
The Clan of Maverick struggles with supernatural beings. Now, the catch is that they cannot escape as they traverse across celestial bodies. The quest for fugitives remains constant.
6. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- Director: Yasuhiro Irie
- Writer: Hiroshi Ōnogi
- Cast: Vic Mignogna, Romi Park, Maxey Whitehead, Muriel Hofmann, Rie Kugimiya, Travis Willingham, John Swasey, Monica Rial, and others
- IMDb Rating: 9.1/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 100%
- Platforms Available: Amazon Prime Video
Next on the list is the Fullmetal anime manga television series. Its popularity has grown over the years. The story of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is about reviving dead bodies.
The special focus remains on alchemy to bring back the mother of Edward and Alphonse Elric. The attempts drastically dwindle. There is treasure possessed inside the Philosopher’s Stone, which two brothers have to grab!
7. Sailor Moon
- Director: Junichi Sato
- Writer: Naoko Takeuchi
- Cast: Kotono Mitsuishi, Katie Griffin, Susan Roman, Jill Frappier, Terri Hawkes, Toby Proctor, Ron Rubin, Tōru Furuya, Keiko Han, and others
- IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
- Platforms Available: Amazon Prime Video
If you’re a fan of central female characters, then the Japanese anime television series Sailor Moon revolves around a bunch of superheroines. Fostering long-term female bonds to fight against all odds and being self-indulgent is the true core of Sailor Moon’s background.
Apart from that, having flamboyant relationships and obsessing over their boyfriends makes this anime series a treat for your sore eyes. Super Sentai motifs were used while creating this TV show.
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8. One-Punch Man
- Director: Shingo Natsume
- Writer: Tomohiro Suzuki
- Cast: Robbie Daymond, Makoto Furukawa, Max Mittelman, Erik Scott Kimerer, Kirk Thornton, Kyle Hebert, Kaito Ishikawa, Ray Chase, Marieve Herington, and others
- IMDb Rating: 8.7/10
- Platforms Available: Netflix
One of the best anime dubs and the Japanese manga series One-Punch Man captures the essence of a superhero. But unfortunately, the world of Saitama is turned upside down as he loses interest due to his hackneyed physical abilities.
The fun-laced TV show will be relished by anime lovers alike. The story progresses when the main character is brushed off by boredom and depression, to which many moviegoers will relate.
9. Elfen Lied
- Director: Mamoru Kanbe
- Writer: Takao Yoshioka
- Cast: Kira Vincent-Davis, Adam Conlon, Nancy Novotny, Cynthia Martinez, Hitomi Nabatame, Chihiro Suzuki, Yuki Matsuoka, and others
- IMDb Rating: 8/10
- Platforms Available: Amazon Prime Video
The gore and violent content might come across as sensitive to viewers. However, the main focus is tied to Lucy, who suffers from a split personality right after she breaks free from a research facility.
Two young students assume that Lucy is innocent, but their belief turns against them. She is just a mutant who slays people. Since this TV series is crammed with uncanny sequences, not all anime dubs are similar to Elfen Lied’s murderous female character.
10. Bleach
- Director: Tomohisa Taguchi
- Writer: Tomohisa Taguchi, Masaki Hiramatsu
- Cast: Masaaki Tsukada, Masakazu Morita, Johnny Yong Bosch, Noriaki Sugiyama, Shinichiro MIKI, Show Hayami, Yuki Matsuoka, Fumiko Orikasa and others
- IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
- Platforms Available: Amazon Prime Video
A young high school boy, Ichigo Kurosaki, is blessed as he possesses the innate power to see creatures from another dimension. However, he is not like other kids, and being hotheaded makes him unusual. As a result, Ichigo is met with his parents’ fate.
Ichigo picks up the competencies of a death reaper. You can binge-watch strings of 366 eps and 163 fillers of this dynamic dubbed anime. With talented voice actors, Bleach is a treat for anime fans.
11. Code Geass
- Director: Gorō Taniguchi
- Writer: Ichirō Ōkouchi
- Cast: Jun Fukuyama, Takahiro Sakurai, Yukana, Ami Koshimizu, Peter Emshwiller, Kaori Nazuka, Keith Silverstein, Grant George, and others
- IMDb Rating: 8.7/10
- Platforms Available: Netflix
The Japanese anime series Code Geass is paired with bends and twines, great enough to evoke fierce emotions in anime fans. Forged by political intrigue and a slice-of-life spectacle, Code Geass inherits an extraordinary plot like one of those western themes.
The story is based on a prince, palaces, and the struggles of a royal world. The most powerful people hold the treasures needed to turn the world around. You must be there if you wish to mend things you don’t like.
12. Noragami
- Director: Kotaro Tamura
- Writer: Deko Akao
- Cast: Hiroshi Kamiya, Bryn Apprill, Yuki Kaji, Jason Liebrecht, Miyuki Sawashiro, Jun Fukuyama, Tōru Ōkawa, Daisuke Ono, and others
- IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
- Platforms Available: Hulu
The fantasy anime series Noragami is among the best-rated anime dubs of all time. Teamed with a western theme, this show is yet another delight for anime watchers. A young girl named Hiyori Iki’s soul repeatedly slithers after a fatal accident.
Since her destiny is changed forever, she lives through two dynamic parallel universes. Her soul makes a journey and connects with strangers in an unlikely fashion. The whole voice cast of the manga series Noragami is beyond magical and is a must-watch!
13. Samurai Champloo
- Director: Shinichirō Watanabe
- Writer: Shinji Obara
- Cast: Kari Wahlgren, Steve Blum, Kirk Thornton, Kazuya Nakai, Ginpei Sato, Takayuki Sugō, Unshō Ishizuka, Otoya Kawano and others
- IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 88%
- Platforms Available: Hulu
The popular Japanese anime dub Samurai Champloo centers around three main characters, Mugen, Jin, and Fuu. They work as tea laborers. Fu has been portrayed as an optimistic character who saves the lives of Jin and Mugen from a huge storm.
The trio is persuaded to hop on a journey to hunt for a samurai who smells like a sunflower. The creators of this anime series have wonderfully sketched sword art. Anime fans will thoroughly enjoy their quirky animation style and wonderful Japanese animation.
14. Gintama
- Director: Chizuru Miyawaki
- Writer: Hideaki Sorachi
- Cast: Tomokazu Sugita, Rie Kugimiya, Kazuya Nakai, Daisuke Sakaguchi, Kenichi Suzumura, Akira Ishida, Takehito Koyasu and others
- IMDb Rating: 8.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 20%
- Platforms Available: Hulu
Another Japanese animation-based series, Gintama, revolves around the story of the Samurai. Unsolicited aliens have taken over the quaint world of Tokyo. So how will the Samurai feed himself by bumping into the oddest jobs?
The staunch group of swordsmen, along with the Samurai, disrespects new rules and invites distress wherever they go. Gintama is one of the most popular anime shows. With its intriguing storyline and dynamic voice cast, Gintama is a must-watch anime!
15. Nintama Rantarō
- Director: Tsuneo Kobayashi
- Writer: Yoshio Urasawa, Tsutomu Shibayama
- Cast: Mugihito, Minami Takayama, Mayumi Tanaka, Teiyū Ichiryūsai, Akiko Muta, Akiko Muta, Bin Shimada, Kan Tokumaru and others
- IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
- Platforms Available: Netflix TV Series
Nintama Rantarō is an adaptation of Rakudai Ninja Rantarō. It is one of the longest anime dubs of all time. The show’s plot is based on the famous character Rantarō and emphasizes young boys as budding ninjas who enroll in a school to master new techniques.
The manga series is full of life and laced with quirky adventures. Rantarō is one of the most popular anime characters to date. His friends dream of fancy things all the while they are just in the first grade. The show is relatively on the comedy side and is great for children who are just introduced to anime.
16. Mugen no Juunin: Blade of the Immoral
- Director: Kōichi Mashimo
- Writer: Hiroyuki Kawasaki
- Cast: Hiroaki Samura, Tomokazu Seki, Keith Silverstein, Hirofumi Nojima, Tōru Nara, Masato Obara, Takayuki Sugō, Daisaku Shinohara, Hisako Kyōda, and others
- IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
- Platforms Available: Amazon Prime Video
The best English-dubbed anime series, Blade of the Immortal, revolves around the brutal life of Manji, a swordsman. He became known as the “100-man killer” as he slew 100 innocuous men.
Being immortal is Manji’s best trait. This anime series is best known for its intriguing plot based on revenge, bloodshed, and gore. If you are an anime fan, you must give it a shot. The show also has its sword art online.
17. Akira (manga)
- Director: Katsuhiro Otomo
- Writer: Katsuhiro Otomo
- Cast: Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyama, Taro Ishida, Mizuho Suzuki, Tetsusho Genda and others
- IMDb rating: 8/10
- Platforms Available: Disney + Hotstar
Akira is one of the greatest anime dubs of all time. Based on sci-fi, the dystopian theme of Akira has garnered worldwide attention, inspiring filmmakers to create flavourful content. This manga series is one of the oldest and happens to be the only anime show that has influenced the masses to think outside the box.
The series reveals the dark secrets of high-profile government agencies and how children are used as objects in innumerable experiments. Akira was first released in the 1980s, giving an insight into futuristic Japan. Ahead of the show, you will experience the destruction of Tokyo.
18. Berserk (Manga)
- Director: Kentaro Miura
- Writer: Kentaro Miura
- Cast: Marc Diraison, Hiroaki Iwanaga, Toa Yukinari, Abbot Kefford, Hiro Shimono, Jamieson Price, Max Mittelman, Sarah Anne Williams, Erik Scott Kimerer, and others
- IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
- Platforms Available:
The Berserk manga series is one of the most disturbing animes of all time. Though some of Berserk’s sequences can make someone’s blood run cold, its brutal visuals have made it the greatest manga anime series of all time.
The story focuses on Guts, born from a strung-up dead body. He has to murder his abusive father, who embraces him in his arms. A few characters hit a low point, which leads to the story roaring through its plot twists.
19. Jigoku Sensei Nūbē
- Director: Junji Shimizu
- Writer: Shō Makura
- Cast: Mirei Kiritani, Mizuki Yamamoto, Mokomichi Hayami, Hinako Sano, Maruyama Ryuhei, Taishi Nakagawa, Gaku Sano, Kang Ji-young and others
- IMDb Rating: 5.3/10
- Platforms Available: 9 anime tube
Would you ever imagine a well-mannered teacher possessing secret powers? Beings from other dimensions are left smitten by Nube’s presence. Students in high school are protected from evil creatures. All thanks to the vigor of his left hand.
Because of Nube’s kind and sweet nature, students love him. He acts like a child but inherits unique abilities to fight against the world’s evils. Well, not many are aware that he’s an exorcist. Nevertheless, the series is a treat for all anime fans.
20. Samurai Pizza Cats
- Director: Kunitoshi Okajima
- Writer: Robert Axelrod, Ardwight Chamberlain, Mike Reynolds, and others
- Cast: Walter Massey, Dean Hagopian, Rick Jones, Kappei Yamaguchi, Ai Orikasa, Terrence Scammell, Sonja Ball, Satomi Kōrogi, A. J. Henderson and others
- IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
- Platforms Available: Amazon Prime Video
Samurai Pizza Cats is one of the best anime dubs for all anime fans and is unlike most anime shows as it features a bunch of animals who are half biological animals and half automated beings.
They all belong to one city, Little Tokyo. These creatures are surrounded by contemporary and archaic Japanese culture. The show is an anime adaptation of Kyatto Ninden Teyandee. Samurai Pizza Cats have become the most-watched anime in history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Which is the longest dubbed anime series?
Ans: Sazae-san with 7,701 episodes is recognized by the Guinness World Records, as the anime holding the world record for the longest-running animated TV series. While the popular genres of anime today center on fantasy and sci-fi, the longest anime series is simply a family drama. It showcases the everyday problems of ordinary people.
Q2: What are some dubbed anime with more than 50 episodes?
Ans: Some dubbed anime with more than 50 episodes are HxH, One piece, Naruto, yu yu Hakusho, Inuyasha, FMA, my hero academia, Bleach, AOT, Twin Star Exorcists, Soul Eater, Vampire Knight, Food Wars, Demon Slayer, Seven Deadly Sins, Blue Exorcist just to make a few.
