TOP 10 most popular anime!!!!

Anime is a growing culture across the world. over the decades several anime have defined the success of the industry (some more than others)

These names have become synonymous with the term 'anime ' across the world. the impact of anime across the globe would certainly not be the same without these great shows and they have undoubtedly been the most popular anime shows of thew industry.

So we have compiled a list of the top 10 most popular anime that have shaped the anime world into what it is today.

10. Steins Gate

After discovering time travel, a university student who calls himself crazy mad scientist  hououin kyouma, and his lab friends must figure out a way to use this new discovery to stop an evil organisation and thwart their diabolical plans. this famous anime was made based on a video game and quickly became one of the best anime on TV 

9. katekyo Hitman Reborn

Tsunayoshi can't do anything right, whether it be grades, girls, or sports. known as loser tsuna throughout the school, he goes about life aimlessly and carelessly. until the day when he realizes that he is the 10th boss of the vongola family (a notorious mafia organization in italy) and a pro hitman is sent to groom him and turn him into a man worthy of the title. with the help of his new teacher he just might be able to turn his life around. this is one of the greatest shone anime ever with amazing character development and some really kick ass fights.

8. death note

Light yagami, is a high school genius who is breezing through life. one day he comes upon a book that  kills any human whose name is written within its pages. with this new power and his messed up sense of justice, he starts his own twisted agenda to rid the world of all criminals he deems to be guilty. 

this anime is a roller coaster of emotions and plot twists. as we watch light go face to face with the infamous ' L' in battle of wits, we are left at the edge of out seats, conflicted and excited at the same time.

7. attack on titan

the world is overrun by huge humanoid creatures that prey solely on humans, mankind is pushed to the brink of extinction and the last of humanity is forced to live behind huge walls for over a century. over the years the sense of peace that humans had grown accustomed to comes crashing down when the titans breach the walls and humanity is left to fight for its survival once more.

6. Fairy Tail

set in a world where magic is commonplace, a young girl aspiring to become a mage in the infamous guild 'fairy tail' runs into natsu dragneel, one of the major members of the guild. together they embark on various adventures as members of fairy tail. a great anime showcasing friendship above all else, with kick ass fights and a little fan service on the side.

5. fullmetal alchemist

two brothers are left in damaged states when an attempt to resurrect their mother goes awry. together they vow to return to their original states by finding the philosophers stone, even if it means joining the army forces.

4. Bleach

the world of a 16 year old boy is turned upside down when he is given an awesome power, and now he must spend his nights fighting off evil spirits (hollows) and purifying lost souls. although it may start a little slow this anime turns into one of the awesomest anime you will ever see. the fights are more visual and bad ass than any other and the storyline always leaves us wanting more

3. dragon ball 

probably the symbol of anime everywhere dragon ball spans multiple series across several decades and has become one of the most widely known anime outside of Japan. revolving around a young boy who came from another planet, we watch him grow up and become the strongest fighter on not only earth but the universe over. 

2. One piece

Revolving around a boy who sets out to the vast sea to find the one piece and become the king of the pirates. we watch luffy grow stronger, make new friends and overcome obstacles in what is probably the greatest shone anime ever. having sold more copies than any other anime series ever it is undoubtedly one ion the most popular anime ever.

1. Naruto

Naruto is the definition of main stream. no other anime has breached the world more than naruto has. with its relatable characters and astounding character development naruto quickly became a household name across the world. having introduced so many to the world of anime, naruto has a special place in all of our hearts. based around an orphan hated buy his entire village, he grows up with a dream of becoming the hokage (leader of the village) and to be accepted by his people.