Naruto and the 10 best anime on Hulu
By Ed Malaker
Whether you are just getting into anime or are a die-hard fan, you will be pleasantly surprised to find that Hulu has a large and diverse collection to explore and find fantastic new stories and artwork, including the iconic Naruto series. Let’s take a look at 10 of the best shows and talk about what makes them so great.
Naruto
One of the most iconic anime of all time, Naruto, is about a young ninja’s growth from a misunderstood outcast to a powerful hero. It blends action with a story of friendship and overcoming obstacles to become a better person. It also has some of the most legendary battles in all of anime, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in the genre.
Zom 100 Bucket List of the Dead
The Zom 100 series is a refreshing and new take on what is starting to become a tired subject: zombies. This fun anime follows Akira, a disillusioned office worker who sees a zombie outbreak as a chance to start living his life. It’s funny, action-packed, and has a lot of introspection that will have you considering what you would do in a similar situation and looking at humanity in a new light.
Megalobox
Megalobox is an action-packed fighting story about boxers who use enhanced gear to make the fights more exciting and to come out ahead during their matches. The anime follows Junk Dog (Joe), an underdog fighter, as he makes his way from being a nobody to fighting in the prestigious Megalonia tournament. It’s a dark, gritty, and emotional story you don’t want to pass up.
One-Punch Man
One-Punch Man is hugely popular even with people not that interested in anime, thanks to its hilarious and thrilling scenarios that will have you binge-watching the entire 2seasons that are available on Hulu. The show follows Saitama, who can defeat any opponent with a single punch, as he searches for a worthy opponent but mostly just winds up in crazy predicaments that are sure to have you laughing.
Dragon Ball Super
Dragon Ball Super is a continuation of the hugely popular Dragon Ball series that even those not familiar with anime are likely familiar with. This story sees Goku and friends embark on new adventures as they face off against powerful gods and warriors from alternate universes. It’s a great story to get started with, and there is plenty of nostalgia for long-time fans of the series.
My Hero Academia
My Hero Academia is an amazing story about a boy who doesn’t have any powers in a world where everyone does. Despite that, young Izuku Midoriya dreams of becoming a great hero, and we get to follow him on his inspiring journey that focuses on friendship and bravery. It will also get your anime fix at nearly 300 episodes.
Overlord
Overlord is a classic isekai series where a powerful player finds himself stranded in a video game world as his character, Ainz Ooal Gown. What makes Overlord unique is its dark tone and a protagonist who embraces being a villain, which helps him build an empire and defeat enemies.
Spy x Family
Spy x Family is an action-packed and heartwarming story about a man who creates a fake family to complete his mission. However, he doesn’t realize his pretend wife is an assassin, and his pretend daughter is a telepath, which leads to many interesting scenarios and creates lots of laughs, thrills, and touching moments that will have you rewatching many of the episodes.
Demon Lord Retry!
Demon Lord Retry! is an isekai series that follows Akira Oono, who is transported into the game he developed and takes on the role of the powerful Demon Lord. As he tries to understand this new world and navigate its challenges, he finds himself in many funny predicaments. The artwork and sound for this series are especially notable.
Psycho-Pass
Psycho-Pass is a dystopian thriller set in a future where the government uses AI to predict and prevent crimes before they happen. It explores deep themes of justice, free will, and the ethics of a surveillance state, making it a thought-provoking and visually stunning series that is sure to make you sit and think about the future of humanity, as many of the things depicted in this series are already a reality.