Air Gear revolves around the idea of a high tech kind of roller skates called Air Trek that allows the wearer to perform death-defying feats and tricks, and ignore the rules of gravity. These Air Treks have led to the birth of gangs and rivalries that centre on their use of the skates, and have created an entire underground culture around them. When a young man named Ikki sees a beautiful girl wearing a pair, he borrows some Air Treks of his own to try to find her. Ikki finds himself pulled into the world of Air Trek gangs, eventually forming one of his own and always trying to catch the girl that is one step ahead of him.

Air Gear is a light-hearted anime from Toei Animation that combines comedy, science fiction, action, and even ecchi into one entertaining story. It’s a unique conglomeration that doesn’t really sound like it would work out, but somehow it does! The result is an anime that is entertaining and fun to watch even for casual anime fans, with a unique take on what a sports anime can be. Air Gear may not be the most famous anime that Toei Animation has created, but it is fun and easy for anyone to watch, and has a very original story.

Love Com is the romantic comedy story about a girl that is taller than average and a boy that is shorter than average. Risa Koizumi and Atsushi Ootani’s love-hate relationship is notorious at their high school, and their friendship is full of both jokes and shouting matches. But when Risa begins to feel for Atsushi in a more romantic way, she worries that they won’t be able to take that step in their relationship. Thus it becomes her goal to make Atsushi see her in a new light, and to prove to everyone that a relationship between a tall girl and a short boy can work just fine!

Love Com is a fun and light-hearted romance anime that is easy to watch and enjoy. It’s sure to have you laughing and cringing along with the characters in the show at Rosa’s desperation and Risa and Atsushi’s dynamic. But you’re also going to be rooting for Risa to succeed in her plans and win Atsushi over to her side! Love Com is an anime with great main characters and a plot that is fun to watch without demanding a huge emotional investment; it’s just entertaining and will keep you watching all the way to its end.

World Trigger is set in a world where a gate has opened to another dimension, and dangerous beings called Neighbours wreak havoc. They are impervious to traditional weapons, so the Border Defence Agency was born to help combat them using special weapons called Triggers. Even years later, the Agency is still hard at work and the Neighbours are still a dangerous force. World Trigger follows a few students who are learning how to use their Triggers to protect society. One of the main characters, Yuuma Kuga, is even a Neighbour in disguise!

A lot of the series that Toei Animation has success with are long-running titles that started over a generation ago. But World Trigger is a huge exception and is only a few years old. It’s gone on to be so popular that handheld and mobile games have been released based on it, there’s plenty of merchandise available, and it lasted 73 episodes long. It’s a fun science fiction story that gives the viewer plenty of action and excitement while telling a very interesting coming of age story in this unique world. Yuuma is an intriguing character that you can’t help but want to know more about as well. World Trigger had a lot of hype in Japan when it was airing, but the hype was definitely worth it.

Kyousougiga begins with a high priest named Myoe, who has the ability to draw anything and make it come to life. Using his power, he creates an entire city called Kyoto (meaning “Mirror Capitol”). He also drew a rabbit named Koto as a God of Kyoto which also came to life and managed to make Myoe fall in love with her. Koto and Myoe later adopt a war orphan, and along with two more children whom Myoe draws, start a family together in Kyoto. When Myoe and Koto eventually have to leave Kyoto behind, Myoe leaves the city to his children. And that’s just the beginning of their adventures in the Mirror Capitol!

Kyousougiga isn’t an average anime; it was created as a web series and released on Nico Nico Douga and YouTube originally in 2011. It wasn’t released as a traditional anime on TV until nearly two years later. It’s a bright and colourful animation with a very original story that will keep you hooked and wondering what will happen next. And when the mystery of a strange girl that shows up in Kyoto begins to unfold, Kyousougiga does a good job of keeping the viewer guessing and wanting to know more. You may have never heard of Kyousougiga before due to its unusual initial release on the internet, but if you missed this gem from Toei Animation before you should check it out now!

At the start of Yu-Gi-Oh!, Yugi Moto is just a shy high school boy. But when he receives the pieces of an ancient Egyptian puzzle called the Millennium Puzzle from his grandfather, everything changes. Yugi puts the puzzle back together and is suddenly possessed by the spirit of an ancient Pharaoh! But the Millennium Puzzle is not a secret, and many people want to take to and to uncover the powerful secrets it guards within. It’s up to Yugi and his friends to protect the puzzle and to defeat anyone who may come to try to claim it.

Yu-Gi-Oh! was a name on the lips of all elementary school kids in the 1990s, and has retained some of its popularity today. It was also a card game, and because of the game’s widespread success, the anime got a lot of attention as well. And for good reason; Yu-Gi-Oh! is really fun to watch! It’s over-the-top, a great laugh, and full of cool battle sequences that revolve around cards. While originally aimed at kids, Yu-Gi-Oh! has found success with viewers of all ages. It continues to be a name most, if not all, anime fans recognise and is an entertaining older anime to watch even today.

Interstella5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem begins with the kidnapping of four alien musicians by a group of humans, who wipe their memories and identities and disguise them as humans as well. The four are named the Cresendolls, and go on to earn a lot of money playing pop music that lacks any creativity but appeals to the masses. But a space pilot named Shep is in love with the Cresendolls’ bass player, Stella, and still knows her true identity. At one of their concerts, Shep manages to free three of the band members - everyone but Stella. The three musicians then try to rediscover their own stolen identities, and to rescue Stella as well!

Interstella5555 is actually a movie, not a series, so it doesn’t take a major time commitment to enjoy it. It’s a very original and fun concept and is well executed. It’s actually based on Daft Punk’s second studio album “Discovery,” and while Toei Animation is the studio behind Interstellar 5555, the other producers are actually French. And of course, Daft Punk had a hand in the production as well and provided all the music. Interstella5555 interestingly has no dialogue at all and very few sound effects, using the music and animation alone to tell the story. That’s quite a lot to get you intrigued, we hope!

Digimon Adventure is about a group of kids who are transported into the Digital World. This world is in danger of being taken over by evil, so it’s up to the kids to try to save it. Each one of the characters is paired with a unique Digimon, a digital monster that will help them fight. These “digi-destined” kids are the only hope for the Digital World! Using a special device that each of the children possess, the Digimon can transform into a powerful form that can combat the evil powers.

Nearly everyone has heard of Pokemon, but most anime fans also know Digimon! They came out at similar times, and some fans argue that Digimon Adventure actually had a better story and characters in its anime. Digimon Adventure went on to have several sequels and spin-offs, along with many games. The series was aimed at children but became popular with adults as well thanks to the fun plot, exciting battles, and colourful characters and monsters. Digimon Adventure brings characters that actually grow and age, complicated plot lines, and many varied stories.

Dragon Ball Super is set seven years after Dragon Ball Z, in a world now at peace. Their safety and security aren’t to last though as an evil force awakens once again known as Beerus, the God of Destruction. But there is hope; there is a prophecy that Beerus will be destroyed by a “Super Saiyan God.” Wanting to avoid this fate at all costs, Beerus begins a ruthless hunt for the God in the prophecy. Their journey brings them to Earth, and eventually to Goku Son who proves to be one of the most powerful warriors on the planet.

Dragon Ball Z had been around for a long time, and many adult anime fans grew up watching it. It gained popularity in Japan and in the West as well, and its English dub is still shown on several animation channels outside of Japan. It’s a name that a lot of non-anime fans also recognise. Plus a lot of things in Dragon Ball are referenced in other forms of pop culture and society in general, showing the anime’s long-term influence. Dragon Ball Super brought something really special to the table from Toei Animation when it was released, helping to keep the old series alive by providing an anime that was unforgettably good.

Few names in anime are as recognisable as Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon. It follows the story of a high school girl named Usagi who lives a very average life, and is known for being clumsy and not doing well in school. But Usagi is much more than she seems, even to herself; it turns out she is actually destined to become the Protector of Earth known as Sailor Moon! Using a magical brooch that allows her to transform and use her new powers, Usagi and the other girls that represent each of the planets have to fight to save their city from monsters invading from the Dark Kingdom.

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon was, and still is, an international favourite. It aired on television not just in Japan but across the world, capturing the hearts of young girls and boys alike in the 1990s. It continues to hold its popularity, being a popular choice for cosplay, collaboration goods, restaurants, and more. It even features at theme parks like Universal Studios in Japan! Sailor Moon is easily one of the most popular and famous anime that has been created, and her power in the anime world doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. So many fans love the story, the characters, and the strong side of femininity that Sailor Moon stands for. There’s a reason the anime was and continues to be, so popular!

One Piece is an anime about pirates! The main character is Monkey D. Luffy, a young man with the valiant goal of becoming King of the Pirates. On his journey, he collects quite an eccentric and colourful crew to assist him and meets even more unique and amazing people along the way. Many of the characters including Luffy himself have eaten from the Devil Fruit, a strange fruit that gives them amazing superhuman powers. Luffy and his crew set sail on the ultimate adventure to try to find the legendary treasure called “One Piece,” and nothing can prepare them for everything they face along the way!

One Piece has found immense global success and is already well over 700 episodes long. It has so many overlapping and interlocking stories and characters that it can be intimidating to get into. But the long-term payoff is great! There’s always something fun and new happening in One Piece, and with so many different stories it’s hard to get bored. It’s funny and light-hearted at times, and dark and enticing at others. And the animation is always colourful and unique, stretching the imagination with character design and keeping your attention. One Piece may be the most popular anime in Japan, and it’s easy to see why once you let yourself get pulled into its immersive world.