Since the 60’s, when Osomatsu-kun was first published, Fujio Akatsuka's work has become a piece of classic manga and a pop-culture icon. With a fair share of spin-offs, sequels, and anime adaptations, Osomatsu-san is the last entry to this franchise, now with grown-up characters and better animation. Oh, but don't you think with age comes responsibility, maturity, or economic stability.

The story focuses on the Matsuno siblings, six boys in their twenty-somethings living under the same roof, constantly arguing because of their diverse personalities and lifestyles... and because that's what brothers do, right? Although they are indeed very different from each other, there's one thing they all have in common: none of them can get a job! Be it because of bad luck, aversion for work or just a nitpicky attitude, Osomatsu-san is definitely a good place to start when looking for NEET anime.

Kaoru Tsunashi is trying to have a normal adult life: she works as an office lady, she lives with her husband, and she kind of has a social life. Hajime, on the other hand, is the perfect opposite to that: he is socially awkward and depends economically on Kaoru, although he tries to earn some money thanks to his blog. What a perfect couple they are!

Danna ga Nani wo Itteiru ka Wakaranai Ken portrays the life of an otaku NEET and his busty, normie wife... but Kaoru doesn't seem to bother about Hajime's situation. Yes, she would like some things to be different, but she still didn't ask for a divorce! This is an awesome three-minute anime that shows us NEET life from the other side, all in terms of love and comedy.

As you can tell, being a NEET doesn't prevent you from transforming your hobbies into a reliable source of income, especially if you have talent. In this case, we won't talk about a blogger but a wonderfully skilled manga artist who goes by the name Eromanga-sensei, impressing all ecchi fans with her amazing drawings of girls in suggestive poses, and little to no clothes at all. Who would have guessed it was a 13-year-old girl?

Sagiri left school after a tragic incident where her mother and father died, so now she lives locked in her room, from where she rarely comes out. Her source of food and everything she could need is her step-brother Masamune, an aspiring novelist who starts working with Sagiri without knowing since none of them know the other's pen name. If you're cute and talented, you can skip school and still become an internet sensation, just like little Sagiri did.

Did somebody just say “internet sensation”? Well, that's also Yuuta Gamon's dream! He's a self-proclaimed NEET god who runs a blog about paranormal stuff and all kinds of mysteries, so looking for a good story is what keeps him occupied all day. The thing is, he ended up being part of a complex supernatural event involving gruesome deaths and a big conspiracy.

Yuuta can be considered the main character here, but Occultic;Nine is a show about 9 teenagers who are involved with occultic stuff in one way or another, so you're always expecting how this dark plot will unfold. Like other stories from the Science Adventure saga, this is one of those anime that overwhelm you with lots of details that only make sense at the end, so patience is a must. Although Occultic;Nine is not the best anime in this particular universe created by 5pb, it's definitely worthwhile.

We bet when talking about NEET anime, this is one that would never cross your mind, but just bear with us for a minute. We're talking of someone who looks around 16 years old, doesn't have a proper job, doesn't go to school, and just travels the world with a talking motorcycle. Yes, Kino is just as NEET as the others, but at least she makes it look incredibly cool!

Kino travels from one country to another to better understand the world and the circumstances of its people, but she doesn't want to involve too much with foreign troubles. Will she be able to remain unchanged after witnessing life in its pure state? With the enviable scenery, an intelligent plot, interesting philosophical topics, and just the right pace, Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World is a must watch for every fan of mature slice of life.

What would an angel think about us, mere mortals, destroying our position in society just because we don't want to interact with others? It's not that easy for a non-human being to feel the need of locking ourselves in our room, closing the curtains, getting our favorite snacks, and losing ourselves to our favorite TV show or video game... or is it? For Gabriel Tenma White, discovering the perks of being a NEET was like finally finding a reason to live!

When she was just a student, Gabriel was the most promising angel in Heaven, and every other angel wanted to be like her. After being sent to Earth to learn more about humans, her lifestyle changed drastically and only her closest friends —and rivals— could keep up with her. If you want a cute anime, centered around a NEET but with a lot of funnily crazy girls, here you have it!

For mysterious reasons, Subaru Natsuki ends up in a magical world after buying some groceries, with his smartphone and a few more things as a token from our world. The other thing Subaru noticed is that he's now immortal, able to rewind time to a "checkpoint" everytime he dies, without losing his memories. As a NEET, Subaru never had strong reasons to cling to life... Oh, the irony!

Opening the isekai section we have Re:Zero, an anime that starts with a few clichés here and there, but then quickly moves away from the NEET-related part. However, the main character being socially awkward has a lot to do with the plot, especially if you analyze how Subaru went from a guy who didn't care about anything to a more emotional person, always looking after Emilia and Rem.

Simply put, KonoSuba is like the exaggerated and comedic version of Re:Zero. The protagonist is Kazuma Satou, a guy who abandoned school after seeing the girl he loves with another man. Now a NEET, the only thing Kazuma worries about are video games, and those same video games are one of the few reasons he goes outside. However, after buying a new RPG, Kazuma saw a girl about to get run over by some kind of truck... thus dying pathetically and being offered a new life in a magical RPG-like world.

The reason Kazuma got a second chance at life was Aqua, an airhead goddess who is now an involuntary sidekick in his quest to kill the Demon King that's menacing the village. Taking advantage of all his experience in fantasy settings, Kazuma also joins forces with a loli mage and a busty, masochistic paladin. Apparently, killing this Demon King and his henchmen is not an easy task... Good thing he can be a NEET in this other world too!

For our second place, let us introduce you to another set of step-siblings, this time with insane skills for any type of game you could imagine. That's the reason they got contacted by a mysterious entity, which invites them to try their luck and skills in a world called Disboard. How about a god handpicking you to try your best in a parallel dimension?!

Sora and Shiro only live for gaming, and all they need is a dark room, enough food to keep them going, and a good internet connection. Sure, they may be a legend in the virtual world, but they're also a shame for humanity in the real one: they don't have a job, they don't go to school, and they don't even have friends but each other. Now, Disboard is another story, and that's when being a NEET comes in really handy. Why would you work when you can get everything you need by gambling? Game on!

Here we are, trying to decide what’s the best NEET anime of them all. For us, it has to be Net-juu no Susume not only because it's good but also because of its main character, being a NEET by her own decision. You see, Moriko Morikawa had a pretty good job as an office lady, but that never made her happy... so she quit. With plenty of free time, Moriko decided to try a new MMORPG just to have something to do and relive old times, without knowing that she was about to find true love.

Hey, it's easy to call yourself a NEET when you're a teenager figuring out your future, but how about being 30 and not having a single idea of what to do with your life? That's midlife crisis for you, ladies and gentleman! Aside from the romantic comedy part, this anime reflects how cruel can be not having money as an adult and meticulously calculating every penny you spend. Unless we're talking about spending money on a video game, which is perfectly fine. Priorities, people... priorities!