One Piece, Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Bleach, and Detective Conan are all long-running anime that need your commitment. But sometimes, you just want to binge-watch an anime within a day without waiting for a sequel or leaving a few episodes for another day. To help you with that, I have curated this list of completed anime, and it takes only 5 hours to binge-watch the entire series.
So, without any further ado, let’s dive right into the list of short anime to binge-watch in a day.
10Terror In Resonance
No. of Episodes: 11
The police department is in uproar after a terrorist attack at a nuclear facility in Japan. They tried to pursue the suspects but failed to do so. Six months after the incident, a video is uploaded on the internet where the two perpetrators challenge the police to catch them.
Otherwise, they will continue spreading chaos across Tokyo. One detective finds himself caught amidst this chaos. Terror in Resonance is a Shinichiro Watanabe original, so you will surely have an entertaining ride.
9Heike Monogatari
No. of Episodes: 11
When Biwa, a young girl who can see the future, disrespects the Heike, the Taira Clan holding absolute authority over Japan, her father pays the price with his life. Later, the clan’s eldest son stumbles upon Biwa and takes her in for the injustice done to her. Biwa tells him about the imminent downfall of Heike. War looms over Heike as the power struggle intensifies.
Heike Monogatari is former KyoAni veteran, Naoko Yamada’s directorial debut after she joined Science Saru. A historical drama that is sure to wrap you around its finger with its delicately woven storytelling.
8Baccano!
No. of Episodes: 13
While scientist Szilard and his aid Ennis are looking for the missing bottles of the elixir of immortality, a war has broken out between mafia groups.
Bloodshed is inevitable when all these people with different ambitions board the Flying Pussyfoot, the transcontinental train. But at the center of all this are two kind-hearted thieves, Isaac Diana and Miria Harvent. With no idea of these events, these two souls go with the flow without worry.
7Anohana: The Flower We Say That Day
No. of Episodes: 11
Jinta Yadomi was playing video games on a hot summer day when suddenly his childhood friend Menma appeared and asked him to grant a forgotten wish. Jinta ignores it because Menma died years ago. But soon realizes that she has come back as a ghost.
The friends who always played together in childhood gather again because of Menma’s reappearance. But this time, they gather to fulfill Menma’s ungranted wish so that she could finally rest in peace. Anohana is one of a kind; it’ll make you cry like an infant. If you have a heart, this original is sure to touch it.
6Yuri!!! on Ice
No. of Episodes: 11
Yuuri Katsuki returns home to think about his future after his defeat at the Grand Prix Finale. His love for food is not helping with it, as he is gaining weight, and his days as a figure skater are seemingly over. However, when a video of him performing the world champion Victor’s routine goes viral, Victor appears before his doorstep, offering to become his mentor.
As Victor’s huge fan, Yuuri accepts the offer and again gets serious with figure skating, but obstacles await. One of the most promising originals from MAPPA, they failed to deliver the sequel movie they promised, and this award-winning sports anime became a one-season wonder.
5Sonny Boy
No. of Episodes: 12
During school hours, a group of students suddenly find themselves and the school building in a void dimension. Further chaos ensues when some students awaken supernatural abilities while others don’t. Although the student council tries to take things under control, they fail to do so.
However, when a certain student understands the rules of their new reality and takes a brave step forward, these students start uncovering mysteries that might lead them to their way back home. Sonny Boy is an original isekai anime that brought a much-needed change to this sub-genre tainted by similar stereotypical plots over and over again.
4Ping Pong the Animation
No. of Episodes: 11
Makoto and Yutaka have been best friends since childhood. They both share their mutual love for ping-pong. While Yutaka strives to be the best ping-pong player in the world, he often skips practices. On the other hand, despite his limitless potential, Makoto hesitates to unleash his full potential for fear of losing the fun of playing ping-pong.
With the inter-high coming soon, can these two overcome the obstacles? Masaaki Yuasa’a Ping Pong is a unique existence in the sports genre which is a delight for your eyeballs.
3Paranoia Agent
No. of Episodes: 13
If you love psychological suspense drama(s), then Paranoia Agent is the perfect binge-watch for you. This Satoshi Kon directorial centers around Shounen Bat, an assailant who has been terrorizing the city residents. He uses rollerblades to move around swiftly and beat down people with his golden baseball bat.
A character designer named Tsukiko Sagi becomes his first victim. When similar incidents started appearing across the city, these detectives set out to catch the infamous Shounen Bat.
2A Place Further Than The Universe
No. of Episodes: 13
Mari Tamaki has the soul of an adventurer, she wants to explore the universe and beyond, but the fear of the unknown has stopped her from taking any step towards realizing her dream. But when Mari meets Shirase Kobuchizawa, everything changes. Mari is determined to visit Antarctica in search of her mother.
Inspired by Mari’s determination, she joins in, and soon, two other girls join the group. Together, these four embark on the journey to a place further than the universe. This original anime is warm and welcoming for those who love adventure with the goodness of slice-of-life elements.
1Odd Taxi
No. of Episodes: 13
There’s not much I can tell you about the story as it will take away from your viewing experience. But here is what you can know. A walrus named Hiroshi Odokawa drives a taxi for a living. He has given a ride to every kind of passenger, be it a salaryman, a CEO, an idol, or a college student.
The unexpected happens when Hiroshi is suspected of a missing case, where the victim is seen last time riding his taxi. This is still one of the most unique and refreshing original anime to come out in quite a while.
Conclusion
Sports, Slice of Life, Drama, Action, Mystery, and Psychological; you will find anime from these genres and sub-genres in this list of short anime. These are handpicked so you don’t get bored and enjoy something different every day. Let me know if you have any recommendations in the comment section below.
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