Yes, Kaiju No. 8 is number one on our list.
There’s hardly anyone who doesn’t like a good old action sequence in anime, that’s what we love shounens and seinens so dearly for.
But what about adding some comedy into the mix and watching a series that can take your breath away with a heated battle and then make you giggle like you’re watching a stand-up show?
- Kaiju No. 8 (2024)
In the world infested with kaiju, giant monsters, the job of a sweeper, a person who disposes of kaiju’s remains, is a very important but rather underwhelming one.
Kafka is a sweeper, who dreams of joining the Defence Corps and fighting kaiju. He doesn’t seem to be qualified for the job, but everything can change when a small kaiju forces its way in through Kafka’s mouth, turning the man into a hybrid.
MyAnimeList score: 8.26
- Demon Slayer (2019)
Tanjiro lives a peaceful life with his family, but this wouldn’t be an action shounen if everything stayed so positive.
When Tanjiro returns home one day, he finds all members of his family slaughtered. The only person who shows any signs of life is his sister, Nezuko. But he’s about to find out that it was a demon who attacked his home, turning his sister into a dark creature, too.
MyAnimeList score: 8.47
- One Punch Man (2015)
If you’re so tired of generic shounens that you just want to make fun of them, One Punch Man has your back. It’s the best possible shounen satire you can find.
Saitama’s hobby is being a superhero. No matter how strong and deadly his opponent is, Saitama’s every battle ends with just one punch. He’s so powerful that he can no longer enjoy it, and needs to find another meaning in life.
MyAnimeList score: 8.50
- Dorohedoro (2020)
Why not mix fantasy with horror, action and comedy? Sounds like a wild mixture of genres, but trust us, Dorohedoro makes it work.
In the post-apocalyptic future, where humans and sorcerers are two distinct species, Caiman is looking for a sorcerer who cursed him and gave him a reptilian head. But he cannot do this alone, of course, so his partner Nikaidou will be there to assist him.
MyAnimeList score: 8.05
- Wind Breaker (2024)
Another gem that Spring 2024 brought us. If you’re craving some awesome combat action and some anime-typical humor, this one’s for you.
Due to his unusual appearance, Haruka knows what bullying is a bit too well. It made him aggressive and antisocial, but didn’t destroy every bit of humanity he has.
Haruka hates weaklings and wants to deal only with worthy opponents. That’s why joining a school of degenerates might be a great choice. Now he has the chance to prove his worth and fight his way to the top.
MyAnimeList score: 7.90