10 Best Anime-Style Cartoons That Must Be on Your Watchlist

Kapanlagi.com - The visual influence of Japanese animation, commonly known as anime, has spread far beyond the borders of the Land of the Rising Sun. Nowadays, there are many animation studios in the West, including America, Europe, and others, that adopt distinctive anime style elements, from expressive character designs, dynamic action sequences, to rich and nuanced storylines. This phenomenon has created an exciting new genre, namely cartoons (or Western animations) with a strong anime flavor and aesthetic.

These animations successfully combine Western storytelling approaches with anime-inspired visual techniques, resulting in a fresh and addictive viewing experience. They offer emotional depth, significant character development, and production quality that often rivals top anime titles. For those of you who are hardcore anime fans but want to try new titles from Western studios, here are 10 best cartoons with anime style that you must add to your watchlist!

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1. Steven Universe

This series follows the adventures of Steven, a half-human, half-Gem (gemstone alien creature) boy, who lives with the Crystal Gems, three alien warriors who protect the Earth. The series is known for its cute visuals and deep exploration of relationships, trauma, and identity.

2. Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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This reboot version of the ninja turtle quartet features a highly dynamic animation style, full of energy, and emphasizes fast and exaggerated anime-style action.

3. To Be Hero X

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This animation from a Chinese studio tells the story of a superhero named Zero who must balance his annoying daily life with his battles against villains to protect the city. Its unique visuals and anime-style action make it an engaging watch.

4. Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug & Cat Noir

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This French series tells the story of two Parisian teenagers, Marinette and Adrien, who secretly can transform into the superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir to protect the city from supervillains. Its bright animation style and focus on teenage romance are reminiscent of shojo anime.

5. The Boondocks

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Known for its sharp commentary on culture and social issues, this series employs a style heavily inspired by action and comedy anime. Its fight sequences are often parodies of iconic anime scenes.

6. The Legend Of Korra

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A sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender. This series follows Avatar Korra, Aang's successor, as she faces political and spiritual challenges in a more modern world. Its aesthetics and animation quality maintain a high standard heavily influenced by anime.

7. KPop Demon Hunters

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Combining stylish anime visuals with the world of Korean pop culture. This series tells the story of a K-Pop girl band that secretly also hunts demons.

8. Castlevania

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An adult animation adapted from the classic video game series, featuring a dark, brutal, and highly detailed style. Castlevania has been praised for its fluid action animation and intense seinen-style gore.

9. Teen Titans

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A classic series that successfully blends American superheroes with a strong anime aesthetic. Its emotional storytelling and focus on character development make it one of the cartoons that paved the way for anime-style in the West.

10. Avatar: The Last Airbender

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Regarded as a masterpiece of cartoon with an anime-style. ATLA tells the story of Aang, the last Avatar, who must master the four elements to stop the Fire Lord. With a continuous storyline, a detailed power system, and beautiful animation, this series is heavily infused with the essence of shonen anime.

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