Top 15 Anime In 2013
1. Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin)
Studios: Wit Studio
Director: Tetsuro Araki
Episodes: 25
Status: Finished Airing
Premiered Season: Spring 2013
Genre: Action, Dark Fantasy, Mystery
Ratings:
- MyAnimeList (MAL): 8.78
Why you Should Watch ??
Attack on Titan takes you to a world where humans live in perpetual fear of huge humanoid beings known as Titans. These giant beasts have decimated civilisation, forcing mankind to construct massive walls to protect themselves.
The plot revolves around Eren Yeager, a young child inspired by fury after witnessing his mother’s horrible death at the hands of a Titan. Eren, his adoptive sister Mikasa Ackerman, and their childhood friend Armin Arlert devote their lives to joining the Scout Regiment, an elite military unit that goes beyond the walls to combat the Titans and uncover the mysteries of their existence.
2. Hajime No Ippo: Rising
Studios: Madhouse
Director: Jun Shishido
Episodes: 25
Status: Finished Airing
Premiered Season: Fall 2013
Genre: Sports, Drama, Shounen
Ratings:
- MyAnimeList (MAL): 8.23
Why you Should Watch??
Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! or Rising (2013) continues where the previous seasons left off. Our protagonist, Ippo Makunouchi, a once-bullied weakling, has discovered his love and purpose in the sport of boxing. He’s worked tirelessly under the gruff yet caring instructor Kamogawa, and he’s now a rising star in the featherweight ranks.
3. Kill la Kill:
Studios: Trigger
Director: Susumu Mitsunami
Episodes: 25
Status: Finished Airing
Premiered Season: Fall 2013
Genre: Action, Comedy, School Life
Ratings:
- MyAnimeList (MAL): 7.70
- Anime Planet: 4.1 out of 5
Why you Should Watch??
Kill la Kill follows Ryuko Matoi, an aggressive schoolgirl who goes to Honnouji Academy, a brutal institution run by the student council president, Satsuki Kiryuin. Ryuko, driven by a thirst for vengeance following her father’s mysterious murder, wields a massive scissor blade known as “Scissor Blade” and clashes with the student council, who wear special uniforms that provide superhuman abilities.
4. Log Horizon:
Studios: Satelight
Director: Shinsei Desaki
Episodes: 25
Status: Finished Airing
Premiered Season: Spring 2013
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Game
Ratings
- MyAnimeList (MAL): 8.12
- Anime Planet: 4.1 out of 5
Why you Should Watch??
Log Horizon follows Shiroe, a seasoned gamer who is locked in the Elder Tale universe alongside hundreds of other gamers. The previously known gaming environment has become a reality, with non-player characters (NPCs) acting independently and in-game mechanics influencing daily life.
5. Ace of Diamond (Daiya no A)
Studios: Madhouse
Director: Atsushi Otsuka
Episodes: 75
Status: Finished Airing
Premiered Season: Fall 2013
Genre: Sports, Drama, School Life
Ratings:
- MyAnimeList (MAL): 8.13
- Anime Planet: 4.1 out of 5
Why you Should Watch??
Eijun Sawamura, a hot-headed pitcher with a tremendous fastball but no control, joins the elite Seidou High School baseball club with the goal of becoming the ace pitcher. However, his unconventional throwing technique contradicts the team’s established hierarchy, and he confronts opposition from his upperclassmen and coaches.
6. Chihayafuru 2
Studios: Production I.G
Director: Kei Kumashiro
Episodes: 25
Status: Finished Airing
Premiered Season: Spring 2014
Genre: Sports, Drama, School Life
Ratings
- MyAnimeList (MAL): 8.32
- Anime Planet: 4.2 out of 5
Why you Should Watch??
Chihayafuru 2 follows Chihaya’s adventures as she aspires to become a queen, the highest rank in competitive Karuta. Together with her childhood companions, Taichi Mashima and Arata Wataya, she faces new difficulties, contests, and formidable opponents.
7. Kingdom: Season 2
Studios: Pierrot
Director: Akira Iwanaga
Episodes: 39
Status: Finished Airing
Premiered Season: June 8, 2013
Genre: Historical, Action, Adventure
Ratings:
- MyAnimeList (MAL): 8.01
- Anime Planet: 4.0 out of 5
Why you Should Watch??
Kingdom: Season 2 continues the epic tale of conflict, strategy, and Xin’s insatiable desire for glory. The series is notable for its fierce and well-animated battle scenes. The novel delves into themes of companionship, loyalty, and historical Chinese struggles for dominance and unification. The Kingdom has a huge and diverse group of people, each with their own reasons and aims.
8. Kuroko's Basketball 2
Studios: Production I.G
Director: Shunsuke Tada
Episodes: 25
Status: Finished Airing
Premiered Season: Fall 2013
Genre: Sports, Comedy, Supernatural
Ratings:
- MyAnimeList (MAL): 8.10
- Anime Planet: 4.1 out of 5
Why you Should Watch??
Intense Matches and Unseen Powers: Watch Seirin High battle even tougher opponents, each with their own distinct and mind-blowing basketball talents. The Generation of Miracles takes centre stage. Learn more about the renowned Generation of Miracles players’ unique backgrounds and motivations, which will add depth to the competition.
Teamwork and Strategy Shine: The series emphasises collaboration, clever play, and overcoming apparently insurmountable circumstances.
Comedy and Lighthearted Moments: Despite the high stakes, Kuroko’s Basketball Season 2 maintains funny moments and lighthearted enjoyment, providing a break from the heated competition.
9. The Devil is a Part-Timer!
Studios: Studio Pierrot
Director: Hiroyuki Tanaka
Episodes: 13
Status: Finished Airing
Premiered Season: Spring 2013
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Slice of Life
Ratings
- MyAnimeList (MAL): 8.13
- Anime Planet: 4.2 out of 5
Why you Should Watch??
The Devil is a part-timer. In his own realm, Satan, the Devil, is defeated by a hero named Emilia. He is forced to flee to another reality, but he arrives in modern-day Japan with depleted magic and none of his demonic abilities. To live, he works part-time at a fast-food restaurant named MgRonald’s (a blatant spoof of McDonald’s).
10. Monogatari Series: Second Season
Studios: Shaft
Director: Akiyuki Shinbo
Episodes: 26
Status: Finished Airing
Premiered Season: July 2013
Genre: Supernatural, Psychological, Drama
Ratings
- MyAnimeList (MAL): 7.7 to 8.4
Why you Should Watch??
Monogatari Series: Second Season digs deeper into Koyomi’s intricate relationships with the heroines, who have become involved in supernatural events. Each arc focuses on a distinct apparition while also exploring the characters’ emotional and psychological issues.
11. Little Busters! ~Refrain~
Studios: J.C. Staff
Director: Yoshimasa Hiraike
Episodes: 13
Status: Finished Airing
Premiered Season: October 2013
Genre: Drama, Psychological, Supernatural
Ratings
- MyAnimeList (MAL): 8.21
- Anime Planet: 4.3 out of 5
Why you Should Watch??
Little Busters! ~Refrain~ follows the events of the first season, but things are not as they appear. The protagonists’ seemingly everyday world begins to disintegrate, revealing a dark truth and a struggle for their own survival.
12. A Lull in the Sea
Studios: P.A. Works
Director: Toshiya Shinohara
Episodes: 26
Status: Finished Airing
Premiered Season: Fall 2013
Genre: Coming-of-Age, Fantasy, Romance
Ratings:
- MyAnimeList (MAL): 7.70
- Anime Planet: 4.0 out of 5
Why you Should Watch??
A Lull in the Sea is the story of four students from Shioshishio, an underwater town, as they transfer to a land-based high school. They struggle to adjust to their new surroundings and the cultural contrasts between land and sea people. As they negotiate the challenges of adolescence, they must deal with unrequited love, cultural pressures, and their own desire for belonging.
13. Yowamushi Pedal
Studios: TMS Entertainment
Director: Shinsei Desaki
Episodes: 38
Status: Finished Airing
Premiered Season: October 7, 2013
Genre: Sports, Comedy, School Life
Ratings:
- MyAnimeList (MAL): 8.12
- Anime Planet: 4.1 out of 5
Why you Should Watch??
Yowamushi Pedal follows Sakamichi Onoda, a freshman otaku with a remarkable ability to ride high slopes on his bicycle. Despite his lack of racing experience, his tenacity and zeal attract the attention of the Sohoku High School cycling club, and he is accepted onto the squad.
14. Hakkenden -Eight Dogs of the East- Season 2
Studios: Silver Link
Director: Shinbi Takeda
Episodes: 12
Status: Finished Airing
Premiered Season: Fall 2013
Genre: Slice-of-Life, Comedy, School
Ratings:
- MyAnimeList (MAL): 7.94
- Anime Planet: 4.0 out of 5
Why you Should Watch??
Mikoto Misaka Levels Up: Follow Mikoto’s progress as she fights more powerful opponents and confronts Academy City’s darker side.
Sisterhood and Friendship: Mikoto’s friendship with her friends is tested, resulting in heartwarming and emotional scenes.
Unravelling a Conspiracy: A secret project involving Mikoto clones ignites an exciting, high-stakes mystery.
Action with a Heart: A Certain Scientific Railgun S combines furious fights with genuine humour and character development.
15. Non Non Biyori
Studios: J.C.Staff
Director: Tatsuyuki Nagai
Episodes: 24
Status: Finished Airing
Premiered Season: Spring 2013
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Comedy
Ratings:
- MyAnimeList (MAL): 8.01
- Anime Planet: 4.0 out of 5
Why you Should Watch??
Non-Non-Biyori describes the daily exploits of four childhood friends, Hotaru, Komari, Natsumi, and Renge, who reside in the rural village of Hinagura. The series highlights their innocent adventures, amusing banter, and the basic pleasures of country living.