Best TV shows — action on Crunchyroll : our Top 20

2013 · 4 seasons

A century ago, the last pockets of humanity sealed themselves behind the massive ramparts of a fortified city, fleeing the towering, flesh-eating giants that prowled the wilds beyond. Only the Scout Corps dared to venture into that deadly expanse, and few of their missions ended with survivors; those who remained within the walls clung to a fragile peace—until that illusion was shattered and survival came down to a single, brutal imperative: kill, or become prey.

With Yuki Kaji, Yui Ishikawa, Marina Inoue, Kisho Taniyama, Hiro Shimono, Yoshimasa Hosoya and Yu Kobayashi

2019 · 5 seasons

When a demon assault annihilates his family and turns his sister into one of them, Tanjiro embarks on a dangerous quest to restore her humanity and punish those responsible.

With Natsuki Hanae, Hiro Shimono, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Akari Kito, Shinya Takahashi, Katsuyuki Konishi and Satoshi Hino

2015 · 3 seasons

Saitama became a hero on a whim, but three years of relentless training left him virtually unbeatable. Enemies crumble from a single blow, and the constant ease of victory has drained all excitement from the job. Bald and disillusioned, he still faces new threats every day—yet without challenge, the question becomes whether he can keep pretending this empty routine is enough.

With Makoto Furukawa, Kaito Ishikawa, Hiroki Yasumoto, Kazuhiro Yamaji, Yuichi Nakamura, Kenjiro Tsuda and Aoi Yuuki

2015 · 3 seasons

Once a man who became a crimefighter on a whim, Saitama endured a brutal three-year regimen and emerged with such overwhelming strength that every opponent falls with a single punch. That absolute power has drained the thrill from battle, leaving him bald and strangely apathetic as fights become routine and unchallenging. New threats keep cropping up, but without any real test left to face, he’s forced to wonder how long he can keep acting as the world’s champion when nothing can truly push him.

With Makoto Furukawa, Kaito Ishikawa, Kazuhiro Yamaji, Yuichi Nakamura, Kenjiro Tsuda, Aoi Yuki and Hiroki Yasumoto

2020 · 1 season

Yuji Itadori is an extraordinarily strong high-schooler leading an ordinary life—until a violent encounter with malevolent entities forces him to swallow a relic: the severed finger of the infamous Ryomen Sukuna. The act saves a classmate but binds Sukuna to Yuji’s body, turning him into a reluctant vessel for an ancient, destructive force. Recruited and mentored by the formidable sorcerer Satoru Gojo, Yuji enrolls at Tokyo Jujutsu High, where students train to battle the curses that threaten humanity. Thrust into a dangerous world with no way back, he must learn to use the monstrous power inside him as a weapon against the very horrors that birthed it—and discover what it truly means to be a hero.

With Junya Enoki, Yuma Uchida, Asami Seto, Yuichi Nakamura, Mitsuo Iwata, Nobunaga Shimazaki and Tomokazu Seki

2007 · 20 seasons

After two and a half years away, Naruto comes back to Konoha determined to chase his dreams. His return, however, draws the attention of far deadlier foes—most notably the shadowy shinobi organization Akatsuki—forcing him to confront threats that will push him to his limits.

With Junko Takeuchi, Chie Nakamura, Noriaki Sugiyama, Kazuhiko Inoue, Satoshi Hino, Akira Ishida and Hideo Ishikawa

2019 · 2 seasons

For a millennium, Viking clans have been feared across the North for their ruthless strength and appetite for bloodshed. Thorfinn, the son of a famed warrior, grows up amid the chaos of war, honing his fighting skills as he pursues the one goal that consumes him: avenging his father’s murder.

With Yuto Uemura, Kensho Ono, Akio Otsuka, Shinya Takahashi, Tsuguo Mogami, Masato Niwa and Naoya Uchida

2016 · 8 seasons

After a defining, life-altering event, shy college student Koichi Haimawari accepts an invitation from the legendary vigilante Knuckleduster to train as his protégé.

With Daiki Yamashita, Kenta Miyake, Ayane Sakura, Aoi Yuki, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Kaito Ishikawa and Yuki Kaji

2024 · 1 season

Two high-school students take a dare to prove whether the supernatural or extraterrestrial is real — but their investigation unleashes real and terrifying paranormal threats, grants them unexpected powers, and pushes them toward a connection neither of them saw coming.

With Natsuki Hanae, Shion Wakayama, Nana Mizuki, Ayane Sakura, Kaito Ishikawa, Kazuya Nakai and Mayumi Tanaka

2022 · 3 seasons

Three strangers—a covert operative, a hired killer and a telepath—pose as a family for their own private reasons, each masking their true nature even from the others.

With Takuya Eguchi, Atsumi Tanezaki, Saori Hayami, Kenichirou Matsuda, Masafumi Kobatake, Hana Sato and Shinya Takahashi

2014 · 4 seasons

Ken Kaneki, a shy, literature-obsessed college student, crosses paths with Rize, a young woman his age who shares many of his passions.

With Natsuki Hanae, Sora Amamiya, Shintaro Asanuma, Takahiro Sakurai, Sumire Morohoshi, Yuuya Uchida and Kana Hanazawa

2022 · 3 seasons

An intelligence operative, a contract killer and a mind-reader agree to pose as a family for their own hidden motives, each keeping their true identity and past secret from the others.

With Takuya Eguchi, Atsumi Tanezaki, Saori Hayami, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Yuhko Kaida, Kazuhiro Yamaji and Kenichirou Matsuda

2014 · 1 season

Princess Yona, the only heir to Hiryuu Palace, has been sheltered and cherished all her life. As the night of her sixteenth birthday arrives, she looks forward to a peaceful celebration with her gentle father, her loyal attendant and friend Hak, and her cousin Soo-won—the young man she quietly loves. Determined to plead her case to the king after learning he opposes her marrying Soo-won, Yona slips into his chambers that night, only to be confronted with a truth so devastating it will upend everything she thought she knew.

With Tomoaki Maeno, Chiwa Saito, Kazuhiro Nakaya, Hiro Shimono, Junichi Suwabe, Junko Minagawa and Katsuhiko Sasaki

2019 · 2 seasons

Three brilliant children—Emma, Norman and Ray—live at Grace Field House, a seemingly loving orphanage run by the woman they call “Mom.” Surrounded by plentiful meals, clean clothes and a carefully curated education, their lives appear safe and comfortable. That illusion collapses when Emma and Norman uncover a horrifying secret about the outside world—one they were strictly forbidden to learn about—forcing them to confront a truth that could shatter everything they’ve known.

With Sumire Morohoshi, Mariya Ise, Lynn, Shinei Ueki, Mari Hino, Yuko Mori and Shizuka Ishigami

2012 · 4 seasons

In the near future, a fully immersive VRMMORPG lets users control their in-game bodies through a helmet-like device called the Nerve Gear. Suddenly, players find they cannot exit the game: the developer has sealed them inside and declared that freedom only comes by clearing the tower and defeating the final boss on the 100th floor. Worse, any character death now means death for the person in the real world. Trapped between virtual dangers and real-world stakes, the players must band together and fight to survive.

With Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Haruka Tomatsu, Rina Hidaka, Ai Kayano, Ayahi Takagaki, Ayana Taketatsu and Hiroaki Hirata

2019 · 4 seasons

A sudden, blinding light turns every human into living stone. Millennia later, high schooler Taiju regains consciousness to find the planet frozen in statues. He quickly discovers he isn’t alone: his brilliant, science-obsessed friend Senku has already been awake for months and is determined to rebuild human civilization from scratch using the power of science.

With Yusuke Kobayashi, Manami Numakura, Makoto Furukawa, Kana Ichinose, Yuichi Nakamura, Gen Sato and Ayumu Murase

2012 · 6 seasons

A multigenerational conflict unfolds as the Joestar family confronts a succession of malevolent forces, chief among them the ruthless Dio Brando and his devoted followers.

With Daisuke Ono, Takehito Koyasu, Unsho Ishizuka, Fuminori Komatsu, Daisuke Hirakawa, Kenta Miyake and Yuki Kaji

2021 · Hiroki Hirano, Rifujin na Magonote · 3 seasons

After a fatal accident at thirty-four, a man wakes up reborn as an infant in a strange, magical world—but with every memory of his previous life intact. Now known as Rudy, he vows not to waste this second chance: using adult hindsight, newly learned magic, and a growing circle of loyal companions, he sets out to craft the life he always wanted. Bold, curious, and unwilling to repeat past regrets, Rudy embarks on a sweeping journey of self-discovery, danger, and wonder as he chases the dreams he once shelved and reshapes his destiny.

With Yumi Uchiyama, Ai Kayano, Tomokazu Sugita, Reina Ueda, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Yu Kobayashi and Haruka Shiraishi

2021 · 3 seasons

After a freak accident at thirty-four, Rudy awakens reborn as an infant in a strange new realm, still carrying every memory of his former life. Determined to remake himself, he pairs that hard-won wisdom with newly found magic, steadfast friends, and the courage he never had before, setting out on a sweeping quest to finally live the life he always wanted.

With Yumi Uchiyama, Ai Kakuma, Daisuke Namikawa, Ai Kayano, Tomokazu Sugita, Konomi Kohara and Toshiyuki Morikawa

2024 · 1 season

In a world terrorized by towering Kaiju, Kafka Hibino has always wanted to join the Defense Force with his childhood friend Mina Ashiro. Life, however, pulls them onto different paths, and Kafka makes his living cleaning up the aftermath of their battles. When he crosses paths with Reno Ichikawa, whose single-minded drive to enlist is impossible to ignore, Kafka’s old vow to reunite with Mina and help protect humanity is reignited.

With Masaya Fukunishi, Wataru Katoh, Asami Seto, Fairouz Ai, Kengo Kawanishi, Keisuke Komoto and Shunsuke Takeuchi