Fans of great anime, rejoice! There has been a bunch of new additions to the lineup this year. We already hit you all up with the best anime of 2017, well here’s 2018’s must watch anime. These are the best anime of 2018! We tried to choose from different genres so there’s a bit for everyone.
Enjoy our list of the best anime of 2018 and leave a comment down below with your favorites! Oh, and if you want the best anime to watch on Netflix, check that out over here!
Banana Fish
Best Anime of 2018 (Must Watch Anime)
Starting off our list of the best anime of 2018, Banana Fish. The show tells the story of Ash Lynx, a runaway brought up by a crime lord. When a disastrous secret falls into Golzine’s hands, Ash meets a pure-hearted young photographer named Eiji Okamura, and their fates begin to change.
The biggest change for the anime comes with its setting, now taking place in a modern New York City. The anime comes from the same studio responsible for Yuri on Ice, and the director of Free!
The animation quality is quite good, and the subject matter is brutal, emotional, and mature. The relationship between the two main leads is absolutely fascinating.
If you’re looking for a good drama, look no further than Banana Fish which is available exclusively on Amazon.
Violet Evergarden
Best Anime of 2018 (Must Watch Anime)
Violet Evergarden‘s charm doesn’t rely much on words. It’s a soft-spoken show that lets its animation and art style consume you instead. Protagonist Violet bears little to no clue as to how to interact act with the world around her now that a long war has finally ended. She knows nothing but pain and suffering.
Yet her universe almost always tells her that there’s much more to life than that. It’s hard not to notice the sun gleaming through the window of the post office. Or the waves of water that push by feet on the sand.
It’s a show that certainly isn’t for everyone. It’s pacing is very slow and deliberate, and Violet can sometimes feel as if she lacks too much heart, despite being a robot. The supporting cast and overarching story feel bland and generic from the outset, though once viewers get past episode 3, they’ll definitely see the show pick up the pace.
You won’t find the spectacle of Attack of Titan or Gurren Lagann in Violet Evergarden, but the thrill of seeing something come to life before your eyes is definitely there.
