Best shounen anime
1,001 anime about shounen, ranked by community score. Tags come from AniList voters; the percentage on each title page says how strongly the tag applies.
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4.2The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
TV · 2016 · 120 ep
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nanTV · 2016 · 120 ep4.2To the average person, psychic abilities might seem a blessing; for Kusuo Saiki, however, this couldn't be further from the truth. Gifted with a wide assortment of supernatural abilities ranging from telepathy to x-ray vision, he finds…
4.2HAIKYU!! TO THE TOP
TV · 2020 · 13 ep
HAIKYU!! TO THE TOPHaikyuu!! To the TopTV · 2020 · 13 ep4.2The Karasuno High School Volleyball Club finally won their way into the nationals after an intense battle for the Miyagi Prefecture Spring Tournament qualifiers. As they were preparing for the nationals, Kageyama is invited to go to…
4.2Nichijou - My Ordinary Life
TV · 2011 · 26 ep
Nichijou - My Ordinary LifeNichijouTV · 2011 · 26 ep4.2Nichijou primarily focuses on the daily antics of a trio of childhood friends—high school girls Mio Naganohara, Yuuko Aioi and Mai Minakami—whose stories soon intertwine with the young genius Hakase Shinonome, her robot caretaker Nano, and…
4.2DAN DA DAN Season 2
TV · 2025 · 12 ep
DAN DA DAN Season 2Dandadan 2nd SeasonTV · 2025 · 12 ep4.2While the mission to exorcise Jin "Jiji" Enjouji's family home is underway, things are not going as expected. Momo Ayase narrowly evades an attempted abduction while Ken "Okarun" Takakura and Jiji are ambushed by the Kitou family—the…
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4.2Summer Time Rendering
TV · 2022 · 25 ep
Summer Time RenderingSummertime RenderTV · 2022 · 25 ep4.2A sci-fi, summer story filled with suspense set on a small island with Shinpei Aijiro, whose childhood friend Ushio Kofune died. He returns to his hometown for the first time in two years for the funeral. Sou Hishigata, his best friend…
4.2The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. Season 2
TV · 2018 · 24 ep
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. Season 2Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan 2TV · 2018 · 24 ep4.2The disastrous life of the gifted psychic Kusuo Saiki continues, despite his utmost effort to live an ordinary life. Although he has certainly grown accustomed to dealing with his troublesome friends—who are his biggest hurdle to achieving…
4.2Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghostfiles
TV · 1992 · 112 ep
Yu Yu Hakusho: GhostfilesYuu☆Yuu☆HakushoTV · 1992 · 112 ep4.2Urameshi Yusuke, 14 years of age, is about as troublesome and violent as teenagers come. He is constantly ditching school, causing trouble, and getting into numerous fights everyday. One day however, he does the unexpected, sacrificing…
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4.2Attack on Titan: No Regrets
OVA · 2014 · 2 ep
Attack on Titan: No RegretsShingeki no Kyojin: Kuinaki SentakuOVA · 2014 · 2 ep4.2This prequel to megahit Attack on Titan answers the questions: How did Captain Levi of the Survey Corps go from street thug to humanity's strongest soldier? And how did Commander Erwin become a cold, calculating leader, ready to sacrifice…
4.2That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4
TV · 2026 · 24 ep
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken 4th SeasonTV · 2026 · 24 ep4.2Demon Lord Rimuru's dream of creating an alliance between humans and monsters takes a step closer to being realized. As Tempest continues to prosper, Granville Rozzo and his granddaughter, Maribel Rozzo, clash with Demon Lord Rimuru over…
4.2Hunter x Hunter
TV · 1999 · 62 ep
Hunter x HunterTV · 1999 · 62 ep4.2A Hunter is one who travels the world doing all sorts of dangerous tasks. From capturing criminals to searching deep within uncharted lands for any lost treasures. Gon is a young boy whose father disappeared long ago, being a Hunter. He…
4.2You and I Are Polar Opposites
TV · 2026 · 12 ep
You and I Are Polar OppositesSeihantai na Kimi to BokuTV · 2026 · 12 ep4.2Suzuki’s a high school girl in love, but the guy she’s fallen for is nothing like her! While she’s cheerful, outgoing, and always trying to fit in, her classmate Yusuke Tani is stoic, quiet, and doesn’t seem to care what people think of…
4.2Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Cour 3
TV · 2026 · 13 ep
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Cour 3Dr. Stone: Science Future Part 3TV · 2026 · 13 ep4.2After reconciling with Dr. Xeno, Senkuu Ishigami is close to realizing his long-held dream: the space mission to the Moon is finally underway. While Dr. Xeno begins the development of their rocket's engine, Senkuu's team continues…
4.2Slam Dunk
TV · 1993 · 101 ep
Slam DunkTV · 1993 · 101 ep4.2Hanamichi Sakuragi, an entering Shohoku high school freshman holds a record for being rejected by 50 girls during middle school. His nearly 2 meters height and bright red hair causes most students to write him off as a delinquent. One day…
4.2Saekano the Movie: Finale
Movie · 2019 · 1 ep
Saekano the Movie: FinaleSaenai Heroine no Sodatekata FineMovie · 2019 · 1 ep4.2After Eriri and Utaha leave Blessing Software, Tomoya and Megumi work alongside Izumi, Michiru, and Hashima in order to create their next game together: "How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend." However, Tomoya is stuck when it comes to writing…
4.2Bakuman. 3rd Season
TV · 2012 · 25 ep
Bakuman. 3rd SeasonTV · 2012 · 25 ep4.2Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi have come a long way since they started making manga in middle school, but trials still await them as they head towards their goal of getting an anime adaptation for one of their manga. As they continue to…
4.2Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life Season 2
TV · 2019 · 13 ep
Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life Season 2Kono Oto Tomare! Part 2TV · 2019 · 13 ep4.2Despite their best efforts during the Kanto Region Music Festival, the Koto Club is hit with the harsh reality of their poor performance. In the face of disappointment, they still decide to hone their skills and set sight on their next…
4.2100 METERS
Movie · 2025 · 1 ep
100 METERSHyakuemu.Movie · 2025 · 1 ep4.2100 METERS follows Togashi, a track star who is born to run. As a kid, he is naturally gifted and wins every 100-meter race without effort. But in sixth grade, he meets Komiya, a transfer student who is full of determination but lacks…
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4.2Gintama - The Movie
Movie · 2010 · 1 ep
Gintama - The MovieGintama Movie 1: Shinyaku Benizakura-henMovie · 2010 · 1 ep4.2Odd Jobs Gin has taken on a lot of odd work in the past, and when you're a Jack of All Trades agency based in a feudal Japan that's been conquered and colonized by aliens, the term "Odd Jobs" means REALLY ODD jobs. But when some more than…
4.2Gintama: The Semi-Final
Special · 2021 · 2 ep
Gintama: The Semi-FinalSpecial · 2021 · 2 ep4.2As the war temporarily calms down and Edo rebuilds, Gintoki finds Shinpachi—who is still unaware of his return—on a bridge. However, as a fight quickly breaks out between the Yorozuya and the Tenshouin Naraku, suspicion grows, forcing…
4.2Teasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie
Movie · 2022 · 1 ep
Teasing Master Takagi-san: The MovieKarakai Jouzu no Takagi-san MovieMovie · 2022 · 1 ep4.2Takagi and Nishikata’s final summer in junior high is about to begin, and it’s already off to a heartwarming start! When the pair find an abandoned kitten, they decide to work together and take care of Hana, their adorable new companion…
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4.1Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
TV · 2019 · 26 ep
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no YaibaKimetsu no YaibaTV · 2019 · 26 ep4.1It is the Taisho Period in Japan. Tanjiro, a kindhearted boy who sells charcoal for a living, finds his family slaughtered by a demon. To make matters worse, his younger sister Nezuko, the sole survivor, has been transformed into a demon…
4.1Naruto: Shippuden
TV · 2007 · 500 ep
Naruto: ShippudenNaruto: ShippuudenTV · 2007 · 500 ep4.1Naruto: Shippuuden is the continuation of the original animated TV series Naruto. The story revolves around an older and slightly more matured Uzumaki Naruto and his quest to save his friend Uchiha Sasuke from the grips of the snake-like…
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4.1Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc
TV · 2021 · 7 ep
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train ArcKimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-henTV · 2021 · 7 ep4.1In Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc, Tanjiro Kamado and his fellow Demon Slayer members embark on a mission aboard the Infinity Train. Their new mission is to investigate a series of mysterious disappearances, carried out by…
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4.1JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders - Battle in Egypt
TV · 2015 · 24 ep
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders - Battle in EgyptJoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 3: Stardust Crusaders - Egypt-henTV · 2015 · 24 ep4.1After 30 days of travel across the world, plagued with countless battles, Jotaro and his companions have finally arrived in Egypt! Now only the strongest "Stand" users remain to rebuff our heroes' final march on Cairo: The Nine Egyptian…
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4.1My Hero Academia Season 6
TV · 2022 · 25 ep
My Hero Academia Season 6Boku no Hero Academia 6th SeasonTV · 2022 · 25 ep4.1With Tomura Shigaraki at its helm, the former Liberation Army is now known as the Paranormal Liberation Front. This organized criminal group poses an immense threat to the Hero Association, not only because of its sheer size and strength…
4.1Gachiakuta
TV · 2025 · 24 ep
GachiakutaTV · 2025 · 24 ep4.1A boy lives in a floating town, where the poor scrape by and the rich live a sumptuous life, simply casting their garbage off the side, into the abyss. When he’s falsely accused of murder, though, his wrongful conviction leads to an…
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4.1My Hero Academia Season 7
TV · 2024 · 21 ep
My Hero Academia Season 7Boku no Hero Academia 7th SeasonTV · 2024 · 21 ep4.1Following an all-out battle with the Paranormal Liberation Front, it is difficult for the people of Japan to continue placing faith in their heroes. To combat the combined power of Tomura Shigaraki and All For One, All Might calls for his…
4.1Hell’s Paradise Season 2
TV · 2026 · 12 ep
Hell’s Paradise Season 2Jigokuraku 2nd SeasonTV · 2026 · 12 ep4.1Seeking the key to the elixir of immortality, the group arrives at the fortress of the island's monstrous ruler, the "Tensen." To survive and escape the island, cooperation becomes essential—regardless of whether one is a condemned…
4.1Dr. STONE New World Part 2
TV · 2023 · 11 ep
Dr. STONE New World Part 2Dr. Stone: New World Part 2TV · 2023 · 11 ep4.1Years ago, astronaut Byakuya left behind precious materials in the belief that his son, the scientifically-gifted Senkuu, would one day find them. In the present, the Kingdom of Science's Kohaku and Ginrou have infiltrated the harem of the…
4.1SPY x FAMILY Season 3
TV · 2025 · 13 ep
SPY x FAMILY Season 3Spy x Family Season 3TV · 2025 · 13 ep4.1World peace is at stake and secret agent Twilight must undergo his most difficult mission yet—pretend to be a family man. Posing as a loving husband and father, he’ll infiltrate an elite school to get close to a high-profile politician. He…
4.1JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: STONE OCEAN Part 2
ONA · 2022 · 26 ep
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: STONE OCEAN Part 2JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 6: Stone Ocean Part 2ONA · 2022 · 26 ep4.1The legacy of the Joestar family continues with Jolyne as she and her companions take on new Stand users behind the bars of Green Dolphin Street Prison. (Source: Netflix)
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4.1Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2
TV · 2026 · 12 ep
Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria Season 2TV · 2026 · 12 ep4.1Will, a washout student at a magical academy who is unable to use magic, is aiming to join the top tier of mages, the Magia Vander, to fulfill a promise to his childhood friend, Elfaria. Wielding a sword instead of a wand, his abilities…
4.1Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE
TV · 2025 · 12 ep
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTUREDr. Stone: Science FutureTV · 2025 · 12 ep4.1Senkuu and the Kingdom of Science revive Tsukasa and build a spaceship to reach 'Why Man' on the Moon! (Source: Crunchyroll News, edited)
4.1Shangri-La Frontier Season 2
TV · 2024 · 25 ep
Shangri-La Frontier Season 2Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su 2nd SeasonTV · 2024 · 25 ep4.1Rakuro Hizutome only cares about one thing: beating crappy VR games. He devotes his entire life to these buggy games and could clear them all in his sleep. One day, he decides to challenge himself and play a popular god-tier game called…
4.1The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. Season 3
Special · 2018 · 1 ep
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. Season 3Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan: Kanketsu-henSpecial · 2018 · 1 ep4.1The ground shakes, a rumble follows, and before anyone in Japan can prepare themselves, a cataclysmic volcanic eruption engulfs the country in molten lava and suffocating ashes. Of course, high school student Kusou Saiki repeatedly uses…
4.1Fire Force Season 3 Part 2
TV · 2026 · 13 ep
Fire Force Season 3 Part 2Enen no Shouboutai: San no Shou Part 2TV · 2026 · 13 ep4.1As chaos spreads, Shinra and Company 8 fight to stop a final, world-ending blaze. (Source: Crunchyroll News)