Get ready for non-stop action and adventure with our list of the best shounen anime series!
These shows are known for their fast-paced plots, intense battles, and compelling characters. Whether you’re a fan of epic sword fights or superhuman powers, you’ll find something to love on this list of top-rated shounen series.
So grab your favorite snack and join us as we countdown the best shounen anime series of all time!
10/10
Your Lie in April
Your Lie in April is a shounen anime series that follows the story of Kousei Arima, a talented young pianist who becomes emotionally distant after the death of his mother, a famous pianist.
As he struggles to come to terms with his grief and find a new passion in life, Kousei meets and is inspired by Kaori Miyazono, a free-spirited and talented violinist who helps him rediscover the joy of music. Along with a group of fellow musicians, including Tsubaki Sawabe, Kousei’s childhood friend, and Ryouta Watari, a talented and ambitious pianist, Kousei sets out on a journey of self-discovery and healing as he learns to cope with his loss and move forward.
9/10
One Piece
One Piece is a shounen anime series that follows the story of Monkey D. Luffy, a young pirate with dreams of finding the One Piece, a legendary treasure said to grant immense wealth and power to whoever finds it.
Along with his diverse crew of pirates, the Straw Hat Pirates, Luffy sets out on a journey across the Grand Line, a treacherous and dangerous sea route that circles the world. Along the way, they encounter a variety of enemies and allies, including the Marines, a military organization that hunts pirates, and the Shichibukai, a group of powerful pirates who have allied themselves with the Marines.
8/10
Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen is a shounen anime series that follows the story of Yuji Itadori, a young man who possesses immense physical strength and is recruited by the Jujutsu Tech, a secret organization that protects the world from supernatural threats known as Curses Spirits.
Along with a group of fellow Jujutsu sorcerers, including Megumi Fushiguro, a skilled and serious sorcerer, and Nobara Kugisaki, a sarcastic and mischievous sorcerer, Yuji sets out on a series of missions to defeat the Cursed Spirits and protect the people from their threat. As they journey across the country, they face many challenges and battles against powerful Cursed Spirits, and uncover the secrets of the sorcerer world.
7/10
Hunter x Hunter
Hunter x Hunter is a shounen anime series that follows the story of Gon Freecss, a young boy who discovers that his father, whom he thought was dead, is actually alive and is a famous Hunter, a prestigious title given to those who undertake difficult and dangerous missions.
Determined to follow in his father’s footsteps, Gon sets out on a journey to become a Hunter and find his father. Along the way, he meets a diverse group of friends and allies, including Killua, a skilled assassin, Leorio, an aspiring doctor,  and Kurapika, an avenger. Together, they face a variety of challenges and enemies, including the Phantom Troupe, a group of thieves, and the Chimera Ants, a race of mutant creatures.
6/10
Naruto
Naruto is a shounen anime series that follows the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja with dreams of becoming the strongest ninja in his village, the Leaf Village. As a young ninja-in-training, Naruto faces many challenges and makes a variety of friends and enemies, including Sasuke Uchiha, his rival, and Sakura Haruno, his love interest.
Throughout the series, Naruto trains and grows in strength, learning new jutsu (ninja techniques) and eventually becoming the village’s strongest ninja. Along the way, he also learns about the history of the ninja world, including the story of the powerful Nine-Tails fox that attacked his village and the role it played in his own birth.
5/10
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is a shounen anime series that follows the story of Tanjirou Kamado, a young boy who becomes a demon hunter after his family is killed by demons and his younger sister, Nezuko, is turned into a demon.
Determined to find a way to turn his sister back into a human and protect other people from the threat of demons, Tanjirou sets out on a journey to become stronger and learn more about demons. Along the way, he meets and is joined by a variety of other demon hunters, including Inosuke Hashibira, a wild and unpredictable swordsman, and Zenitsu Agatsuma, a timid and anxious swordsman. As they journey across the country, they face many challenges and battles against powerful demons, and uncover the secrets of the demon world.
4/10
My Hero Academia
My Hero Academia is a shounen anime series that takes place in a world where the vast majority of the population has powers known as Quirks. The series follows the story of Izuku Midoriya, a young boy who dreams of becoming a hero despite being born without a Quirk.
After meeting the world’s greatest hero, All Might, Izuku is given the chance to attend the prestigious U.A. High School for Heroes and learn to become a hero himself. Along with his classmates and mentors, including Katsuki Bakugo, a hotheaded and competitive classmate, and Ochaco Uraraka, a cheerful and determined classmate, Izuku trains to become the world’s greatest hero and protect the people from the dangers that threaten them.
3/10
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a shounen anime series that follows the story of two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who are searching for the Philosopher’s Stone in order to restore their bodies after a failed alchemical experiment.
The series is set in a world where alchemy, the ancient practice of transmuting matter, is a common practice and follows the brothers as they journey through the country of Amestris, encountering a variety of characters and facing dangerous challenges along the way.
2/10
Death Note
Death Note is a shounen anime series that follows the story of Light Yagami, a brilliant and ruthless young man who discovers a mysterious notebook that grants him the power to kill anyone whose name he writes in it.
As he begins using the Death Note to rid the world of criminals and create a utopia, he is pursued by a skilled and enigmatic detective known only as L, who seeks to stop him and uncover the truth behind the Death Note. As the two geniuses engage in a psychological and intellectual battle of wits, they are joined by a variety of other characters, including Misa Amane, a model with her own Death Note, and Near, a young detective who becomes L’s successor.
1/10
Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan is a shounen anime series that takes place in a world where humanity lives inside cities surrounded by enormous walls due to the Titans, gigantic humanoids that eat humans seemingly without reason.
The series follows the story of Eren Yeager, whose life is changed forever after the Titans breach the walls of his home town and kill his mother. Vowing to avenge his mother’s death and protect his fellow humans from the Titans, Eren joins the Survey Corps, an elite group of soldiers who venture outside the walls to fight the Titans. Along with his friends and comrades, including Mikasa Ackerman, his adoptive sister, and Armin Arlert, his childhood friend, Eren fights to defend humanity from the Titans and uncover the mysteries of their origins and the world outside the walls.
With its intense action scenes and its compelling narrative about survival and the will to live, Attack on Titan is a popular and highly regarded anime series.
