Best TV shows — animation on Netflix : our Top 20

2021 · Christian Linke, Alex Yee · 2 seasons

Across the divided twin cities of Piltover and Zaun, two sisters find themselves on opposite sides of a conflict where magic-infused technology and irreconcilable beliefs tear their world apart.

With Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell, Kevin Alejandro, Jason Spisak, Toks Olagundoye, Harry Lloyd and Remy Hii

2013 · Dan Harmon, Justin Roiland · 8 seasons

A brilliant, morally untethered scientist drags his painfully shy grandson on chaotic, galaxy-spanning escapades that pit reckless invention against reluctant conscience and blur the line between genius and madness.

With Justin Roiland, Spencer Grammer, Chris Parnell, Sarah Chalke, Kari Wahlgren, Dan Harmon and Maurice LaMarche

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

2006 · 1 season

A brilliant, top-ranking student named Light Yagami is suffocating under a life of ease and tedium—until he stumbles upon a strange notebook left behind by a rebellious Shinigami, a god of death. The object grants its holder a terrifying ability: anyone whose name is written inside will die. Convinced he can cleanse the world of wrongdoing, Light sets out to wield the notebook as an instrument of justice. But as his campaign of elimination escalates, the line between noble intent and corrupting power blurs—will he succeed in creating a better world, or become the very evil he intends to eradicate?

With Mamoru Miyano, Shidô Nakamura, Noriko Hidaka, Nozomu Sasaki, Kimiko Saito, Naoya Uchida and Ryou Naitou

1999 · 22 seasons

Young pirate Monkey D. Luffy, wearing his signature straw hat, rallies an unconventional crew for a sweeping sea-bound quest to seize a legendary treasure.

With Akemi Okamura, Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai, Hiroaki Hirata, Kappei Yamaguchi, Ikue Otani and Yuriko Yamaguchi

2005 · Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko · 3 seasons

A young boy awakens in a land ravaged by elemental war and embarks on a perilous mystical journey to embrace his destiny as the Avatar and restore peace and balance to the world.

With Dee Bradley Baker, Zach Tyler, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena, Dante Basco, Jessie Flower and Mako

2014 · Raphael Bob-Waksberg · 6 seasons

Twenty years later, the '90s' most beloved sitcom horse is back — gruff and irritable on the surface, but secretly soft-hearted underneath; not exactly a heart of gold, maybe more like something in the copper family.

With Will Arnett, Aaron Paul, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins, Adam Conover and Keith Olbermann

2023 · Brian Duffield · 1 season

When a ship goes down in the South Pacific, a stranded party of explorers must navigate an island alive with deadly, exotic beasts — and confront its dominant resident: a towering ape called Kong.

With Mae Whitman, Nicolas Cantu, Darren Barnet, Benjamin Bratt, Betty Gilpin, Phil LaMarr and John DiMaggio

2019 · Tim Miller · 4 seasons

This adult animated anthology, presented by Tim Miller and David Fincher, unites grotesque creatures, nasty surprises and pitch‑black humor in a collection of provocative, NSFW short stories.

With Fred Tatasciore, Scott Whyte, Nolan North, Noshir Dalal, Caitlin McKenna, Matthew Yang King and Emily O'Brien

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

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

2003 · 1 season

After a forbidden experiment ravages their bodies—Edward losing limbs and Alphonse reduced to a soul bound to a suit of armor—the brothers set out to recover what was taken, hunting the elusive Philosopher’s Stone. Along the way they navigate a dangerous maze of foes and allies: a corrupt military machine, the enigmatic and ruthless Homunculi, and rival alchemists from distant lands. Through betrayals, battles, and uneasy alliances, their goal never wavers and their fraternal bond refuses to break.

With Romi Park, Rie Kugimiya, Megumi Toyoguchi, Toru Okawa, Ryotaro Okiayu, Naomi Wakabayashi and Nana Mizuki

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

2009 · 1 season

A forbidden use of alchemy costs Edward Elric his limbs and leaves his brother Alphonse’s soul trapped inside a suit of armor. Desperate to reclaim their bodies, the two brothers set out to find the fabled Philosopher’s Stone. Along the way they face a corrupt military, enigmatic Homunculi, and rival alchemists from abroad—friends and foes who reshape their journey but never derail their mission or fracture their unshakeable bond.

With Romi Park, Rie Kugimiya, Shin-ichiro Miki, Kenta Miyake, Fumiko Orikasa, Megumi Takamoto and Hidekatsu Shibata

2011 · 3 seasons

Gon, who grew up on Whale Island, longs to follow in his father's footsteps and become a Hunter after his dad left when Gon was still a child.

With Megumi Han, Mariya Ise, Miyuki Sawashiro, Keiji Fujiwara, Daisuke Namikawa, Banjo Ginga and Chisa Yokoyama

2022 · Rafał Jaki · 2 seasons

A talented but headstrong street survivor in an augmentation-scarred, corrupt metropolis fights to make a name for themselves as a hired mercenary who operates beyond the law — an edgerunner.

With KENN, Kento Shiraishi, Aoi Yuki, Takako Honda, Kazuhiko Inoue, Kenjiro Tsuda and Tomoyo Kurosawa

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

2026 · 1 season

Baki and the top combatants from the Underground Arena must confront a menace that reaches beyond their era: Musashi Miyamoto, Japan’s legendary samurai, has been reawakened and returns to the modern world wielding unmatched skill and a hunger for battle.

With Nobunaga Shimazaki, Naoya Uchida, Akio Otsuka, Takuya Eguchi, Kenta Miyake, Rikiya Koyama and Takayuki Sugo