Although it retains its original meaning, the term "anime" has become a generic term for series inspired by anime.
Avatar: The Last Airbender, for example, is a highly acclaimed Western animated series, but it is often classified as an anime, along with many other series that use the genre's codes to tell stories and feature characters capable of captivating and charming audiences, much like the most famous animated series.
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10. Miraculous brings the classic Magical Girl genre to the streets of France
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir is a French CGI animated series created by Thomas Astruc. Initially aimed at children, Miraculous follows the classic "villain of the week" formula while maintaining an overarching story about Marinette Dupain-Cheng and Adrien Agreste, two holders of incredibly powerful relics that allow them to transform into superheroes.
Miraculous heavily draws inspiration from the magical girl subgenre, featuring main characters and numerous secondary characters who each have their own transformations and magical girl costumes with unique powers. The captivating romance between the two protagonists has drawn in most viewers, but fans have also enjoyed the relationships among the other characters.
9. The Boondocks gave birth to a memorable cultural comedy
The Boondocks is a 2005 animated sitcom created by Aaron McGruder. First airing on Adult Swim, this dark satirical comedy tells the story of two young brothers, 10-year-old Huey and 8-year-old Riley Freeman, who move in with their grandfather after leaving Chicago. Each with their own personality and aspirations, the two brothers form a captivating duo as they adjust to their new life outside the city.
The Boondocks features an artistic style heavily influenced by modern anime, even though the general tone of the series adopts a style typically seen in many live-action cultural films and series. Its humor and play on stereotypes made it one of the most successful and engaging ethnic comedies of its time.
8. Trese is a captivating dark Philippine fantasy
Trese is the first Philippine animated series on Netflix. It adapts the first three volumes of the eponymous comic book by Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo. Released in 2021, Trese is an urban fantasy series that follows Alexandra Trese, a detective who handles supernatural cases in Manila, Philippines. She eventually becomes embroiled in a larger conspiracy involving the supernatural population of the region.
The series was produced by BASE Entertainment and animated by Tiger Animation Studios. With the original comic writer and artist as showrunners, Trese (Netflix) was able to stay true to its source material and adapt a complex story where unique creatures from Filipino folklore have taken control of the country’s criminal underworld, and Alexandra works to maintain a delicate balance between the supernatural world and the human world in the Philippines.
7. The Dragon Prince is an epic tale in the style of Tolkien
The Dragon Prince is a Netflix original series animated by Bardel Entertainment, launched in 2018 and concluded in December 2024 with seven seasons. It is a fantasy adventure that begins with the main protagonists, Callum and Ezran, who discover a dragon egg and embark on a quest to return it to its rightful place with the help of Rayla, the Moonshadow elf.
The Dragon Prince used 3D animation to create a style similar to the later seasons of RWBY, while maintaining a fantastical ambiance reminiscent of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. Its captivating world, excellent character development, and exciting plot twists made it one of the best animated Netflix series of the past five years.
6. Voltron takes its audience on a journey through space and time
Voltron: Legendary Defender is the modern reboot of Voltron: Defender of the Universe, originally released in 1984. Aired on Netflix, this revival of a decades-old franchise follows five unlikely young heroes who become the paladins (pilots) of five robotic lion-shaped war machines that combine to form the legendary character known as Voltron, a powerful mecha powered by both science and magic.
The Voltron Netflix series was animated by the South Korean animation studio Mir and produced by DreamWorks Animation. It was also one of the first anime-inspired series on the platform, with the original Voltron being adapted from the Japanese series Beast King GoLion. It made a splash when it first aired, and despite some discontent with its ending, many fans found the series to be a wild space adventure that defined Netflix anime in the late 2010s.
5. Heaven Official's Blessing is an irresistible romance
Heaven Official's Blessing is a Chinese donghua (animated series) based on the web novel by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, following the celestial beauty and fallen prince, Xie Lian, and the mysterious Hua Cheng, as they work together to unravel a series of mysteries that lead them through the past in a romantic tale that keeps Boys' Love fans on the edge of their seats.
Animated by Haoliners Animation League, a Shanghai-based studio, Heaven Official's Blessing is currently one of the most popular BL series. Although the relationship between Xie Lian and Hua Cheng is much more explicit in the original novels, with censorship forcing the animated adaptation to be subtler, the couple has become one of the most iconic among romantic anime fans.
4. RWBY is an action-packed original from Rooster Teeth
RWBY is the original creation of the late Monty Oum at Rooster Teeth, an American animation studio also known for other well-choreographed action series like Red vs. Blue. RWBY takes place in the magical world of Remnant, where creatures called Grimm roam the land and young warriors are trained to become hunters who fight them off and protect humanity.
Heavily influenced by anime aesthetics and culture, RWBY achieved phenomenal success with its original concept, transforming fairy-tale-inspired characters into unique monster-hunting heroes. The series became famous for its captivating, choreographed fight scenes and its complex world filled with dark secrets. Unfortunately, due to Rooster Teeth’s closure by Warner Bros., RWBY is not fully available for online streaming, but Volume 9 is available on Prime Video.
3. Netflix's Castlevania is an incredible vampire series
Based on Konami's Castlevania video game series, Castlevania (and its sequel Castlevania: Nocturne) on Netflix was directed by Sam and Adam Deats. Like the previous games, the series follows the Belmont family lineage. Starting with Trevor Belmont’s journey, it introduces Dracula as the main antagonist after the unjust execution of his wife, Lisa Tepes. As hell unleashes across Wallachia, Trevor and Sypha awaken Alucard and embark on a bloody quest to calm the vengeful and grieving Dracula.
Produced by Powerhouse Animation Studios, Castlevania was initially presented as a "Netflix anime," although its style and atmosphere differ from typical modern anime. However, its elegant artistic style and dark tone are strongly reminiscent of Hellsing Ultimate by Madhouse, the more faithful anime adaptation of Kouta Hirano's dark Hellsing manga.
2. Teen Titans is a DC "anime" deserving of a true revival
Teen Titans is a cult animated series from 2003 created by Glen Murakami. Airing on Cartoon Network for five seasons, it follows a group of young DC superheroes – Robin, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy, and Cyborg – as they battle various villains who threaten world peace and security.
Animated by Warner Bros. Animation, Teen Titans is a 2000s animated series inspired by anime, as popular as Avatar: The Last Airbender. Despite its cancellation, the series remained beloved for years. A more comedic version, Teen Titans Go!, was created to revive its legacy, but this cartoonish remake couldn’t match the original.
1. Avatar: The Last Airbender is a global phenomenon and fan favorite
Avatar: The Last Airbender is a 2005 animated series by Nickelodeon Studios. Set in a wonderfully crafted universe inspired by Asian cultures, the passionate creation by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko tells the story of a young boy named Aang, who seeks to restore balance to the world against the injustices caused by the Fire Nation. Along the way, he meets and gathers a team of talented young heroes who help him fulfill his destiny as the Avatar.
Originally aired on Nickelodeon and completing its four seasons, ATLA has become one of the most beloved animated series of its time and is now hailed as one of the best works of fiction by many anime fans. With its artistic style similar to many anime (both past and present), it’s no surprise that this cherished Western cartoon is often classified within the anime genre.
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