The best long running anime shows

anime is a growing culture that has spread to the corners of the globe

there are thousands of great shows that we could talk about today. but theres just one little problem.no matter how much we love all these anime , there always comes a point when it has to end. and you're left being for more. even those of you who prefer short anime series will probably agree that sometimes you wish it would just keep going. because 12 or 24 episodes just doesn't satiate our hunger for great anime.

thats where long running anime series come in. these anime are quite lengthy (and can quite intimidating to start).however once you start one of these shows you embark on a journey that spans for years on. end. you become so attached to the characters and engrossed in the story that every event, every heartbreak and every moment touches you to your very core.

so here we have compiled a list of the 10 best long running anime series   

--enjoy--

sazae san

running since 1969 sazae san hold the record for the longest running anime series ever with over 7000 episodes to date. a family friendly program with zero violence, swearing or inappropriate girls, sazae san has become one of the most popular shows for young audiences over the years.  the show is based around a mother sazae san and her family. the plot lines are quite simplistic such as sazae san goes to the park, however this simplistic tone has captured viewers for generations. after all there's a reason its still running after almost 50 years

inuyasha

this show revolves a young girl, Kagome who is mysteriously transported from her current time to 500 years in the past. where a wish granting jewel is reborn inside of her. after a battle with a revived demon accidentally causes the sacred jewel to shatter. Kagome enlists the help of a human dog demon hybrid to gather the jewels that have spread over feudal Japan. joining their group are three other warriors and together they must put aside their differences and prevent the jewels from falling into the wrong hands. 

this show had 167 episodes and is based on the award winning manga of the same name. 

detective conan

shinichi kudou is an excellent detective at age 17 and has solved numerous challenging cases for the police. however one day he follows two suspicious men and accidentally see these men performing serious illegal activity. these men capture him and force him to take an experimental drug. he is left for dead and to his own astonishment he wakes up in the ally, only he's in the body of a seven year old. he hides his identity from everyone and disguises as Conan. he secretly solves cases all the while searching for the organization that did this to him , hoping that he can one day return to his original body.  

detective conan has over 900 episodes and is a true delight for any and all fans of the genre.

Dragon Ball Z

anybody who has heard the name anime knows about dragon ball z . over the last 4 decades it has had several adaptions and a bunch of different anime series. the franchise revolves around son goku who was sent to planet earth when he was a newborn child. on earth he learns martial arts and makes several friends on his journeys. in time he grows to be stronger than any being and protects his planet from the countless foes that wish to harm his friends and his home. dragon ball has spanned 4 different series and is probably the most popular anime in history. it has over 600 episodes in total.

Naruto

naruto follows the story line of a young boy who wishes to gain the acceptance of his people. in doing so he becomes a ninja and dreams off becoming the hokage off the village. naruto is the most popular show with western audiences and has become one of the most beloved series ever. the struggles of this young boy and his growth from a little brat to one of the most respected shinobi in the village have captured the hearts of millions around the world. naruto has over 700 episodes and 3 different series that are based around naruto at the the different stages of his life.

Gintama

revolving around an errand boy, two of his friends, and their oversized dog .gintama is set in a world where aliens have taken over and all swords have been withheld fro humans. Gintoki Sakata however has the heart of a true samurai and tohgerther with his friends he roams around Japan doing his job while having run-ins with the police, gangsters, and assassins which have quite unfortunate but hilarious consequences . gintama is comedy at its finest with tons of parodies and an anime references , but it also has its share of badass moments. this show has over 200 episodes.

Fairy Tail

set in a world of magic and mages, Lucy Heartfilia is an aspiring mage who wishes to join the infamous guild fairy tail. to her good fortune she runs into and makes friends with a wizard named natsu. after he saves her from a pinch she decides to travel with him only to find out that he is one of the famous wizards from fairy tail. together along with titania erza and gray full buster they go on missions and embark on great journeys. one of the best shounen shows ever fairy tail has over 250 episodes and is a must watch.

hunter x hunter (2011)

following the story of gon freecs as he travels the world in search of his father and forms an unusual friendship along the way. together these two young hunters embark on epic adventures facing foe after foe and going through rigorous challenges. this show is considered a masterpiece by anyone who's watched it and is a must watch recommendation for anyone who's a fan fan of the adventure genre, or any genre . just go watch it!!!

hunter x hunter has 148 episodes

katekyo hitman reborn

tunayoshi sawada is a failure. from the way he looks the way he acts everything about him is depressing. called loser tuna by his class.however his life takes an interesting twist when he realizes that he is the future 10th boss of the notorious vongola family and a hitman (who's a baby) is sent to teach him everything there is to know and prepare him for the daunting task ahead. together with his new tutor tsuna just might learn to achieve greatness. this show has 203 episodes and is one of the best shounen series there are to watch.

ONE PIECE

spanning over 800 episodes one piece is the highest selling manga ever. following the story of monkey d. luffy and his friends as he travels across the worlds oceans recruiting new crewmates, fighting other pirates and searching for the one piece(the greatest treasure in the world).  on his quest to become the king of the pirates, luffy has us hooked and we feel like as if we are traveling the seas with him. once you begin this show I promise you will not regret it.