Just like K-dramas, Korean anime movies and series have made it big in the digital world. Fans love them because of their unique storyline and captivating style. To get you hooked, here is a list of top Korean anime series you should watch right now and see for yourself what all the fuss is about.
Best Korean Anime Series
The God of High School
One of the best fighting Korean anime series out there. This show talks about all styles of martial art tournament for students and the winner is granted a ‘wish’ with which comes a whole lot of mystery. The overall tone and vibe are chill and funny but the rebellious fighting scenes never fail to make a powerful impact. You would have to think about what the theme of the series is. God supremacy? Destruction? You have so many crazy thoughts while watching it and it is so worth it. Marvellous.
Ghost Messenger
Based on the concept of an afterlife, the main theme of this Korean anime series is to unravel not too heavy, not too lightly the Korean traditional aspect of death and how living beings mourn it. Revolving around a boy, mystical spirits and liberation, it is a must-watch for people who think too much about what might happen after you die.
Flowering Heart
Female empowerment could be the central theme of this Korean anime because it shows that girls can be anything they want. It talks about always fighting the wrong with the right no matter the circumstances. We see how a prince wishes to save a withering heart for which he travels to the human world. It is a quest for saving their magical world from the hopeless energy that is slowly but surely engulfing all the positive radiance.
Shining Star
An ordinary girl joins the popular shining school where every girl wants to be like the best idol, like Muse- the popular girl. It involves the struggles and consequences of the ordinary girl and Musa and with the ups and downs, it makes up for a cool Korean anime show.
YOBI -The Five Tailed Fox
Much like Jadoo, Yobi is a mythical fox that has transformed into a human to save an endangered alien on earth abandoned by its mates.
Noblesse
With a captivating storyline, great animation and epic fights, this Korean anime remains one of the bests. The story has a vampire who is active after an 820-year slumber. He wants to learn about the human world and enrolls in a school to learn about basic human routines. The catch is a powerful mysterious organization that wants to take over the world. The story flows and it’s safe to say it is magnificent.
Tower of God
As the name suggests, the Tower of God Korean anime series has a tower and whoever can reach the top of it is granted its deepest desire. The protagonist surprises everyone with his abilities when he finds a way to open the gate himself. The series has amazing animation and a creative colour palette that makes it all the more amazing.
Seoul Station
Filmed around a zombie attack, this threatening series will instill a lot of emotions in you. Hye-sun is trying to escape her brothel life while her father is trying to get in touch with her. Little do they know a zombie attack is right around the corner and they have to give in their all and survive to achieve their goals. This threatening, scary and unpredictable series will get you hooked instantly.
Oseam
This innocent, full of hope series will lighten your heart. It casts two orphan sisters and they try to make peace with the fact that they are not going to see their parents again. While one of them readily gives in, the other one has something different planned. It is so feel good and so dedicated at the same time that it makes your heart bloom.
Wonderful Days
This series uses unique animation and the background is done almost entirely on CGI which makes this different and nuanced. Set in the year 2142 where the environment has been completely destroyed by humans due to pollution. To counter this and to save the earth, a city Ecoban is built that converts pollution into energy. For the process to keep going, an underclass must work outside to collect carbonite. It prioritizes one of these workers who have to choose between his friend and his work.
Great Pretender
If you like heist story build-ups, this is the anime you should invest in. A young Japanese conman gets into bigger troubles than he thought he would. The series is stuffed with character reveals and backstories but it is the big reveal in the end that makes it so mind-blowing.
Food Wars
Food is extremely important in anime series. A lot of very important scenes and big revelations are filmed around food. This endearing story is about a talented young chef who works with his father in Japan. When he finally realizes he has a greater potential, he goes off into a whole new world of cooking when he enrolls in a culinary academy. The story revolves around his life that takes several twists and turns. But the first thing you should watch this series for is to satisfy your eyes and your taste buds!
The Beginning
This dark, exciting and suspenseful Korean Anime series is perfect if you are looking for something short to kill time. It is a blend of high technology, a mysterious criminal organization, a legendary investigator and a serial killer nicknamed ‘killer B’. With all the chase, run and suspense, this thriller is a must-watch.
Blue Exorcist
An ordinary young teenager comes to know he is the son of Satan. Woof, dense start. After making this unsettling discovery about himself, he is sent to Cross Academy where he is trained to become an exorcist. He then goes on to fight the illness and demons both in the world and the ones within himself.
One Piece
Looking for some overwhelming adventure that is quirky and fun? Find no more. The story in One Piece Korean Anime series follows a good-natured and adventurous young pirate as he dives first-hand on a quest for the legendary ‘one piece’ treasure. The twist is whoever claims the treasure first wins claims the title of ‘pirate king’. Watch madness, suspense, fun and struggle to unroll in this one of a kind anime.
Castlevenia
With heavy sci-fi, loads of action, mysteries, the famous vampires and enlightening quirky outliners Castlevenia is one of the most-watched and liked Korean anime of all times. It is a package that follows a storyline that is mysterious and it requires full attention to know or predict what unveils next.
One-Punch Man
The hero in this Korean Anime series is a little different, for he fights evil not because he wants to be great but because he finds it fun to do so. With comedy as the central idea, the key is the main character can defeat his enemy with a single punch and well I am sure that is something to be scared of. If you are just starting out in the world of anime, this is the one you should start with and you will not be disappointed.
Attack on Titan
Who has not heard of this famous digital treat to the eye? Humans are on the edge of destruction and are hiding behind huge walls to try and protect themselves from giant humanoid creatures—drum roll—called the Titans. In spite of being in safe confinement for over 100 years, the Titans find a way in by breaking the wall and attacking the outer city. The strength and realisation fall upon two kids who witness their loved one being devoured alive. They vow to fight against this destruction and evil.
Death Note
An intelligent, good looking, cynical high school student finds himself in the possession of a magical notebook that kills anyone whose name is written on it. With this great power that he has handy, he chooses to eradicate the bad and evil from the world and he starts doing so and these death appear like suicides. The police get after him and his father is the head of the case. The drama and suspense begin to roll down the episodes in this Korean Anime. The final kick is Kira and the series has a drastic middle and a surprising end.
Kakegururi
This rather absurd high school that is populated by extreme gambling geniuses hosts an erotic story that is filled with more than enough adult scenes and imagery. It tops the list of Korean Anime for being the most NSFW show. The eroticism displayed can be gross at times but the bizarre art experiences are somewhat compelling. The twist oriented plot is what keeps the views glued to the screen. As the episodes pass, this series takes some truly strange and unbelievable turns. Thus it has contributed to making the series play addictive throughout the slots.
Conclusion
Korean anime is one of the best ways to experience the different concept that the world keeps hidden from us. We see phenomenal examples of unhindered creativity in these shows and that shows the potential show makers hold. With on-point dialogue delivery, expressions despite being animated, top tier cinematography and unbelievably unique storylines. Korean anime deserve all the recognition they get because they truly hold the potential of being one-of-a-kind. Many of us love to binge-watch so why not spend an hour watching some of the best English web series. You can find an interesting list here.
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