Japan produces countless of excellent anime every year. Over years, Japanese anime has been a symbol of this country, it played an important role to let the world know about Japan and its cultures. There have been lots of classic and famous anime appreciated by audiences from around the world such as Detective Conan, One Piece, Fairy Tale, etc. Other than the classic ones, there are still many new released Japanese anime people can pay attention to. Therefore, in this blog, we want to introduce 12 excellent Japanese anime of the past 2019 to you. You can choose the one you like to enjoy right now!
1.My Hero Academia
Anime released date: July 7, 2014
Runtime per episode: 25 minutes each
Total episodes: 25
Brief introduction:
This is a world where human beings have superpower "personality" naturally. Known as "stupid for a long time", the "no personality" youth - Izuku Midoriya meets the No.1 hero, Olmet by accident one time. Olmet discovers the hidden hero qualification inside Izuku Midoriya, thus Izuku Midoriya inherits the "One for All" from Olmet. He then also entered U.A. High School, where is to train the superheros for the next generation. So you can see how Izuku tries to balance his hero training and the ordinary school life.
2.Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Anime released date: February 15, 2016
Runtime per episode: 24 minutes
Total episodes: 26
Brief introduction:
In Japan's Taisho Period, it was a world of cannibals. Tanjirō Kamado, who is a kind boy, suffered from a large disaster - his family members were all killed by a ghost, and his sister became Tanzhilang, the protagonist of the ghost. Under the guidance of the ghost hunter, he became a member of the ghost hunter organization "Ghost Killing Team". In order to make his sister turn into a human being again, he need to fight against the evil ghost who killed his family members, and to cut off the chain of grief.
3.Attack on Titan Season3 Part 2
Anime released date: April 7, 2013
Runtime per episode: 24 minutes
Total episodes: 10
Brief introduction:
In order to win the real victory, the Investigation Corps decided to carry out the battle to retake the wall of Maria. The battle aims to make use of Allen's hardening ability to seal the hole on the wall of Shigashina District for getting back the place. They also need to find out the "truth" of Allen's basement. But the giants, such as the beast giant, are there waiting for them!
4.The Promised Neverland
Anime released date: August 1, 2016
Runtime per episode: 23 minutes
Total episodes: 12
Brief introduction:
Emma lives in Grace Field House with other 37 orphans. The life is not bad here, with nice food; comfortable beds; clean clothes; friends for playing games; and even the love from their "Mother", the caretaker, Isabella. But one night, Emma and Norman found that Conny, another adopted orphan, was dead. They became to realize the truth of this place. So they have to find a way to escape from the house.
5.One-Punch Man 2
Anime released date: June 14, 2012
Runtime per episode: 25 minutes
Total episodes: 13
Brief introduction:
Saitama gained invincible strength through three years of special training and became a hero who could defeat any enemy with only one strike. Together with Jenos, who became his disciple by chance, began to officially launch hero activities in the hero association. At the same time, the abnormal increase in the incidence of strange people, and the hero association has thought of the possibility of the disaster - "the Earth Is About to End". At this time, the hungry wolf who was longing for the strange man appeared.
6.Beastars
Anime released date: September 8, 2016
Runtime per episode: 23 minutes
Total episodes: 12
Brief introduction:
Who ate Alpaca Tim in the dormitory of Cheryton campus? In a world where carnivores and herbivores coexist, this is the biggest taboo and the wall of race cannot be surpassed. This is the grizzly wolf Reggie and all kinds of animals interweave together, the intense, sad youth group like a play!
7.Dororo
Anime released date: January 7, 2019 – June 24, 2019
Runtime per episode: 24minutes
Total episodes: 24
Brief introduction:
It was during the Warring States period. In the lobby of a temple, Jngag, the country's leader, made a vow to 48 ghost and gods for prosperity. As the offspring of Jngag, Hyakkimaru, who was born in exchange, his body was deficient into 48 parts everywhere, and was abandoned to the river as an unlucky son. As time passed, ghosts and gods fulfilled their agreement with Jngag, and the country ushered in peace. One day, a young thief named "Dororo" shows up, who wants to get the sword from Hyakkimaru. So he goes on a journey with Hyakkimaru.
8.Mob Psycho 100
Anime released date: April 18, 2012 – December 22, 2017
Runtime per episode: 24 minutes
Total episodes: 13
Brief introduction:
Want to lead a normal life on his second year of the secondary school, Ygshanma, commonly known as "Mob" because he seems to lack a sense of presence. Although he has an inconspicuous appearance that is so ordinary, in fact, he has more powerful superpower than people can imagine. He has to learn to control his power and balance his ordinary life.
9.Chihayafuru 3
Anime released date: December 28, 2007
Runtime per episode: 22 minutes
Total episodes: 24
Brief introduction:
Everyone of Mizusawa wants to win the high school tournament, because this will be a great success for them. To achieve this goal, they have to keep training hard. However, each member has their own dreams as well, for example, Chihaya Ayase wants to get the title of Queen from Wakamiya Shinobu, and Taichi Mashima is ready to be the a member of Arata Wataya. So you will see how they try to realize their dreams through the hard work in this anime.
10.Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma
Anime released date: November 26, 2012 - June 17, 2019
Runtime per episode: 24 minutes
Total episodes: 25
Brief introduction:
Soma Yukihira has very good culinary skills and he wants to become a chief of his father's restaurant. However, Soma's father, gets a new job, which has to go abroad all the time, so he can only close his restaurant. So he let Soma enter Totsuki Saryo Culinary Institute. In the institute, Soma meets many other talents chiefs, and he gets the chance to improve his own culinary skills.
11.Cardcaptor Sakura
Anime released date: May 1996 – June 2000
Runtime per episode: 25 minutes
Total episodes: 70
Brief introduction:
Sakura, a primary school student, is an ordinary girl. She has a gentle father and a considerate friend, Tomoyo. One day, in her father's study room, she found a long dusty magic book, and inadvertently lifted the seal on the book. A talking doll, Clow, appeared in front of her. Clow tells her that she is the beast and is guarding the book, which is sealed with something named Clow. Now, the seal has been removed. It wants Sakura to become a sorcerer of Clow.
12.Fruits Basket
Anime released date: July 1998 – November 2006
Runtime per episode: 25 minutes
Total episodes: 23
Brief introduction:
Tun is a naive, kind and confused high school girl who lives with her mother since childhood. But a car accident took her mother's life and made Tun an orphan. She moved to the mountain forest with all her belongings and lived in a tent in the forest. By accident, Tun gets familiar with Soma family, and moves to live with them, meanwhile, knowing more secrets about Soma family...
Every anime has its charming points. These 12 Japanese anime are really popular this year. Does any of them shoots your interest? Just start to watch them online!