10 Most Popular Anime In India Posted Feb 10, 2022
Originally from Japan, anime is now one of the most popular cartoon shows in the world. Thanks to the development of broadcast channels and OTT platforms like Prime and Netflix, animated series have gained a huge following in India. In this article, we will talk about the 10 most popular anime in this country.
10. Bleach
Bleach is a Japanese anime series that came to India in 2004. It tells a story about Ichigo Kurosaki, a man that gains the powers of the Soul Reaper. From this moment Ichigo must defend humans from evil spirits.
9. Beyblade
Beyblade is one of the older anime on this list, as it was first aired in 2001. The show revolves around Beyblade fans who create teams to fight each other. The anime was created as a way of promoting spinning tools called Beyblade and when it comes to India it has done a pretty good job.
8. One Piece
One Piece is an anime television show that follows the story of a boy Luffy who accidentally ate a type of fruit that made his body gain rubber properties. His goal is to become the Pirate King, and to achieve this he sets on a journey to find the ultimate treasure “One piece”.
7. One-punch Man
One-punch Man is an anime that tells the story of the superhero Saitama. Saitama can defeat any opponent with just one punch. After becoming bored with weak enemies he goes on a journey to find the one who can challenge him.
6. Death note
Originally run from 2003 to 2006, the Death note is a pretty dark anime series. It centres around a teenager Light Yagami and a mysterious notebook that he happens to find. The notebook called Death note gives powers to anyone who is in its possession. Indians have been big fans of the series ever since it was first broadcast in 2006, thanks to the unconventional way it tells the story.
5. Fairy Tail
The broadcast of the Fairy Tail began in 2009 in Japan and reached India later that year. The Fairy Tail is a show about a boy called Natsu Dragneel. Natsu is a member of the Fairy Tail guild and his mission is to find a dragon named Igneel. Along the way, he becomes friends with Lucy Heartfilia, a celestial mage.
4. Attack on Titan
Run of The Attack on Titan anime began in 2013 and immediately captivated Indian fans. This dark fantasy anime series is set in a post-apocalyptic world in which humans live hidden from giant humanoid creatures called Titans. The main protagonist, Eren, has lost his mother to a Titan attack and wants revenge for her death. To do this he joins a group of soldiers that fight against the giants.
3. Naruto
Naruto was first shown to the Japanese audience in 1999, and soon after the popular show was available in India. The main character in the series, Naruto, is dreaming of becoming the protector of his village, or as they call it in the show – Hokage. The series is separated into two parts, the first one before Naruto becomes a teenager and the second one after. The two parts of the series about Naruto's life are called Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden.
2. Pokemon
Pokemon is one of the, if not the most popular anime series in the world. The show first aired in 1997 and became popular in India and all over the world immediately. Ash Ketchum is a young boy who lives in a world where humans share their space with creatures called Pokemon. The Pokemon series shows Ash’s journey of becoming one of the best Pokemon trainers in the world. Aside from the original Pokemon series, there are films and series in the franchise like Pokemon Chronicles, Mewtwo Returns, The Legend of Thunder, Pokemon Origins, and The Mastermind of Mirage Poker.
1. Dragon Ball
While the Dragon Ball series aired for the first time in 1989 in Japan, it became popular in India at the beginning of the 2000s. This anime follows the life of the main protagonist Goku, his friends, and his enemies. It shows Goku’s transformation from a young ignorant boy to one of the strongest people in the universe. After the original series gained so much popularity, the studio decided to create several sequels like Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Super, Dragon Ball Z Kai, and Super Dragon Ball Heroes.
Bonus anime: Yu-Gi-Oh
Yu-Gi-Oh is a well-known anime in which the main protagonists compete against each other with card decks filled with monsters. And if you also feel like having some card action, you can always play online rummy cash and try to win some money while having fun.
Conclusion
Anime series has won the hearts of Indians ever since they were first broadcasted in the country in the 2000s. Now, when streaming services are becoming more and more popular, Indians have an easier time finding and watching their favourite cartoon series.
