The best collection of 2018 anime must be included in your watch list. In addition to exciting stories, anime from various genres, such as action or romance anime, are guaranteed to be fresh!
Hayoo... It's almost the end of the year but don't have a list of anime that you want to watch?
Even though in 2018 many popular anime sequels were released, also with the latest anime that offers a different story fresh and anti-mainstreamyou know.
Well, for those of you who are still confused about filling out wishlist, here Jaka will review the ranks best anime 2018 from various season here. Let's see more!
Best Anime Recommendations 2018 (Winter, Spring, Summer, & Fall)!
The newest and best anime that comes every year must consist of 4 seasons, namely Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Uniquely, each year must have its own characteristics you know.
List of Best Winter 2018 Anime
1. Violet Evergarden
- Show: Winter 2018
- Episode: 13
- Studio: Kyoto Animation
- Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Slice of Life
Violet Evergarden is a girl who has quite slick war skills, thus attracting Major Gilbert to use her talent. But after the war, the two separated and Violet could not live without orders from the Major.
Violet's life continues after working at the C.H. Postal Company. with Major Hodgins to find the meaning of 'love' that Major Gilbert once said.
This anime is suitable for those of you who like the theme of war with a pretty slick depiction of character emotions from Kyoto Animation. It's really great!
2. Darling in the FranXX
- Show: Winter 2018
- Episode: 24
- Studio: A1-Pictures, Trigger, Cloverworks
- Genre: Action, Drama, Mecha, Romance, Sci-Fi
Mecha-themed anime fans, such as Mobile Suit Gundam or Evangelion, don't miss it Darling the FranXX, which became the best anime of 2018 this Winter season.
Here there will be a mecha named "FranXX" which is used against a giant creature called the Klaxosaur.
The story centers on Hiro, a FranXX pilot who meets a mysterious woman named Zero Two, who will change his life to fight the destroyer of civilization.
3. Overlord II
- Show: Winter 2018
- Episode: 13
- Studio: Madhouse
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Magic, Supernatural
Next there is Overlord II, which is a direct sequel to one of the themed anime games with the same title which was first released in 2015. In general, this anime has a storyline like Sword Art Online you know.
Here, you will still meet the main character named Momonga who is trapped in the world games named "Yggdrasil".
Apart from being a ruler, Momonga also continues to adventure to find a way out of the world games the.
Other Best Winter 2018 Anime
No. | Anime | Episode | Studio | Genre |
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4 | Nanatsu no Taizai: Imashime no Fukkatsu | 24 | A-1 Pictures | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Magic, Shounen, Supernatural |
5 | Citrus | 12 | Passion | Drama, Romance, School, Shoujou Ai |
6 | Death March kara Hajimaru Isekai Kyousoukyoku | 12 | Connect, SilverLink. | Adventure, Fantasy, Harem |
7 | Karaki Jouzu no Takagi-san | 12 | Shin-Ei Animation | Comedy, Romance, School, Shounen, Slice of Life |
List of Best Spring 2018 Anime
1. Boku no Hero Academia Season 3
- Show: Spring 2018
- Episode: 25
- Studio: Bones
- Genre: Action, Comedy, School, Shounen, Super Power
Continue there is an anime sequel from Boku no Hero Academia which has now entered Season 3.
The story here is about Midoriya Izuku, a high school boy who doesn't have "quirks" or the talent to become a super hero, then meets the figure of All Might who gives him strength.
With the power of One for All, Midoriya continues to study to become the most powerful superhero in the hero school, U.A High School. Just watch it for those of you who are curious what happens next!
2. Steins;Gate 0
- Show: Spring 2018
- Episode: 23
- Studio: White Fox
- Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller
Being the best sci-fi anime, of course you can't miss the continuation of the story from Steins; Gate 0 which was released spring 2018.
Rintarou Okabe, is a mad professor who is depressed due to failing to save Makise Kurisu who is suddenly trapped in the past.
For those of you who have an interest in conspiracy theories about time machines, it is highly recommended to watch this best anime from the first season guys.
3. Tokyo Ghoul:re
- Show: Spring 2018
- Episode: 12
- Studio: Studio Pierrot, Pierrot Plus
- Genre: Action, Psychological, Supernatural, Mystery, Drama, Horror, Seinen
Tokyo Ghoul is a themed anime thriller which was quite in demand at the beginning of its release because it was lifted from a popular manga story.
But since Season 2, many anime fans have been disappointed because the storyline presented is different from the manga version.
Well, late Tokyo Ghoul:re You will be taken to a new story about Ken Kaneki who is now joining an organization called CCG. What's the next story? Just watch it!
Other Best Spring 2018 Anime
No. | Anime | Episode | Studio | Genre |
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4 | Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online | 12 | 3Hz studio | Action, Fantasy, Game, Military, Sci-Fi |
5 | Shokugeki no Souma: San no Sara - Toutsuki Ressha-hen | 12 | J.C.Staff | Ecchi, School, Shounen |
6 | Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii | 11 | A-1 Pictures | Romance, Comedy |
7 | Megalo Box | 13 | TMS Entertainment | Action, Sports, Sci-Fi, Drama, Slice of Life |
Best Summer 2018 Anime List
1. Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3
- Show: Summer 2018
- Episode: 24
- Studio: Wit Studio
- Genre: Action, Military, Mystery, Super Power, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen
For centuries, humans have been battling giants called Titans who continue to attack and they can only survive within the walls.
In Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3, the adventures of Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman, and Armin Arlert continue to discover the power of the Founding Titan.
In this season, the story will focus on the character Levi who will find a new enemy you know.
2. Overlord III
- Show: Summer 2018
- Episode: 13
- Studio: Madhouse
- Genre: Action, Magic, Fantasy, Game, Supernatural
It doesn't take long for themed anime fans virtual reality (VR) continues the story.
Overlord III comes only one season later than its predecessor, Overlord II, which was released in Winter 2018.
The story is still the same, which is about Momonga who is still considered the ruler of "Yggdrasil", games that they played with and trapped him.
3. Satsuriku no Tenshi
- Show: Summer 2018
- Episode: 16
- Studio: J.C.Staff
- Genre: Adventure, Horror, Psychological, Thriller
Satsuriku no Tenshi is the latest anime that tells the story of Rachel Gardner, a 13-year-old girl who is trapped in a dungeon for no reason.
What's more, Rachel has memory loss so she doesn't know what happened before.
In her quest to find a way out, Rachel meets Isaac Foster, someone who looks just like him shinigami aka the angel of death.
Other Best Summer 2018 Anime
No. | Anime | Episode | Studio | Genre |
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4 | Hataraku Saibo | 13 | David Production | Comedy, Shounen |
5 | Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu | 12 | Ajia-Do | Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Magic |
6 | Grand Blue | 12 | Zero-G | Slice of Live, Comedy, Seinen |
7 | FLCL Professive | 6 | Production I.G | Action, Comedy, Dementia, Mecha, Parody, Sci-Fi |
Best Fall 2018 Anime List
1. Sword Art Online: Alicization
- Show: Fall 2018
- Episode: -
- Studio: A-1 Pictures
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Romance
Sword Art Online: Alicization still continuing the story of Kirito Kirigaya's adventures in the world games, where he wakes up in the depths of the forest and meets a boy.
Strangely what he met was not an NPC (Non-Playable Character) in games, but has feelings like a normal human being.
Shortly after meeting the boy, Kirito began to recall strange memories which became the main story of this anime.
2. Fairy Tail: Final Series
- Show: Fall 2018
- Episode: -
- Studio: A-1 Pictures, Bridge, Cloverworks
- Genre: Action, Magic, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Shounen
For fans of manga and anime Fairy Tail, don't miss the last season of the anime about guild the most famous magic in the world.
Almost approaching the climax and the end of the adventure of Natsu Dragneel and his friends, this Fall 2018 anime is guaranteed to provide more drama and battles.
For those of you who claim to be true fans of action anime, don't miss this anime series.
3. Goblin Slayer
- Show: Fall 2018
- Episode: 12
- Studio: White Fox
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Goblin Slayer tells the story of a knight who devoted his life to exterminating all goblins that appeared on the surface of the world.
He will do whatever it takes to achieve this one goal you know.
This action anime that takes the fantasy theme is also suitable for those of you who like to play games RPG, like Ragnarok M Eternal Love guys.
Other Best Fall 2018 Anime
No. | Anime | Episode | Studio | Genre |
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4 | Tokyo Ghoul:re 2nd Season | 12 | Studio Pierrot, Pierrot Plus | Action, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Seinen, Supernatural |
5 | JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Ougon no Kaze | 39 | David Production | Action, Adventure, Shounen |
6 | SSSS.Gridman | 12 | Trigger | Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi |
7 | Radiant | 21 | Funimation | Action, Adventure, Magic, Fantasy |
So, those are some of the best 2018 anime recommendations taken from each season, starting from Winter, Spring, Summer to Fall.
Which is your favorite anime? Come on share in the comments column below and don't forget to add it to your watch list!
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