5 Best Anime Coming to Amazon Prime in 2018

Babylon

5 Best Anime Coming to Amazon Prime in 2018

Based on Mado Nozaki’s novels, Babylon follows the story of a prosecutor, Zen Seizaki, who works with the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors’ Office. During one investigation, he stumbles across a shocking conspiracy over an election regarding a new zone in western Tokyo. So far, they’ve released a short teaser for the show, but not much else.

Still, it’s worth pointing out that the source material covered some rather heavy themes. The short trailer alone delves into suicide, which is one of the show’s main concepts. If you’ve been searching for anime with dark undertones, then you should definitely look into Babylon once it hits Amazon Prime. We’ll keep you posted with a release date as soon as they announce one.

Banana Fish

5 Best Anime Coming to Amazon Prime in 2018

Ash Lynx is a 17-year-old leader of a gang based in New York City. While he was the heir to Dino Golzine’s criminal empire, the young man fled from the scene and seeks recluse with his handicapped older brother in their gang. After a drastic turn of events, he meets a Japanese college student named Eiji Okumura who helps on his investigation to solve the meaning of “banana fish” – a phrase which had driven his brother mad back during the Vietnam War.

Banana Fish doesn’t skirt around issues and heads straight down to the nitty-gritty of things. The anime is based on its 1985 manga counterpart, which did tackle some extreme themes such as drugs, sexual violence, and guerrilla warfare. At its core, however, Banana Fish relies on its characters to deliver a heart-wrenching, coming-of-age story. Banana Fish is slated to air this July 2018 on Amazon Prime.

Dropkick On My Devil!!

5 Best Anime Coming to Amazon Prime in 2018

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If you’ve been itching for a good comedy series, then Dropkick On My Devil!! should definitely be on your radar. Malicious college student Yurine finds herself summoning a demon serpent-girl named Jashin-chan. Since Yurine has no clue on how to banish her demon back to hell, the only way Jashin-chan can go home is by killing the person her.

In an attempt to sever their relationship, the demon tries to think of all sorts of different ways to end Yurine’s life. Until she can finally kill her, the two girls must learn how to live together in Yurine’s shabby apartment. Dropkick On My Devil!! is a violent slapstick comedy that doesn’t take itself too seriously, for the most part. The show is slated to air this July 2018 on Amazon Prime.

Pet

5 Best Anime Coming to Amazon Prime in 2018

This mind-bending suspense anime follows special people who have the power to infiltrate people’s minds and memories. Using their abilities, they’ve been tasked with covering up accidents, assassinations, and other dirty deeds. These powers do not come without a price, however, as the user’s heart may get corrupted in the process. Those who wield these superhuman abilities are called “pets,” with their powers being used in all sorts of shady business. That said, we’ll keep you updated with a release date once they announce it.

Vinland Saga

5 Best Anime Coming to Amazon Prime in 2018

Set in 1013 AD, Vinland Saga follows the story of a young man named Thorfinn. Following his father’s death, a great Viking leader, Thorfinn joins a band of mercenaries spearheaded by his father’s killer. Thorfinn trains and fights under his group with the hopes of challenging the commander, Askeladd, to a duel and exacting revenge for his fallen father. However, his time as a mercenary eventually leads him and his crew down a political path for the crown of England. Adapted from the manga of the same name, Vinland Saga is an action-packed adventure filled with all sorts of plot twists and revelations. We’ll keep you posted about a release date as soon as they announce it.