7 Popular Anime That Unfortunately Are Not Available on Any Streaming Platform

FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST Many people might not expect that the original version FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST is actually not available on any streaming platform. In fact, this anime used to be one of the series that introduced many fans to the story of two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric. Indeed, in 2009 a remake titled FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: BROTHERHOOD was released, which follows the manga's story more faithfully. This version is often considered the best adaptation. Nevertheless, the original series still holds an important place in anime history, and there are still many fans who want to watch it again.

THE BIG O The anime THE BIG O was once one of the quite popular series when it aired in the Toonami anime block on Cartoon Network in 2001. At that time, many viewers were just starting to discover anime through that program. The story about Roger Smith has a unique visual style and is often compared to a blend of BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES and MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM. This series was even popular enough to get a sequel in 2003, so it's quite unfortunate that it is still not available on streaming platforms.

CRAYON SHIN-CHAN CRAYON SHIN-CHAN is actually one of the largest anime franchises from Japan. This family comedy series first aired in 1992 and continues to this day with over 1,300 episodes. This anime has aired on the Adult Swim programming block, but it still does not have an official streaming platform in North America. Despite the large number of episodes, its episodic nature makes this anime easy to enjoy at any time.

BAKI THE GRAPPLER One surprising thing is that the 2001 version of the anime BAKI THE GRAPPLER is not available on any streaming platform. In fact, these first two seasons form the basis of the story for the modern BAKI series that is popular on Netflix. Netflix has successfully presented several adaptations of Baki such as BAKI and BAKI HANMA. Therefore, it is quite confusing why the first two seasons that introduce Baki Hanma's journey have not been released on that platform.

SLAYERS For fans of old anime, SLAYERS is one of the quite legendary titles. This anime follows the adventures of a young sorceress named Lina Inverse as she embarks on various journeys filled with magic, humor, and action. The series has more than 100 episodes and, in its time, became one of the anime that introduced many people to the world of anime. In the 90s, when anime was not as popular as it is now, SLAYERS was often considered a gateway for new viewers.

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO The anime SAMURAI DEEPER KYO was produced by Studio Deen in 2002 and has a total of 26 episodes. The story follows a legendary swordsman whose soul is trapped in the body of his own rival. Set against a world of samurai filled with battles and conflicts, this anime offers a rather unique concept compared to other samurai stories. Although it is not very popular among modern viewers, many long-time fans believe that this anime deserves renewed attention in the current streaming era.

THE GUYVER: BIO-BOOSTER ARMOR THE GUYVER presents a quite unique concept of an alien armor that grants extraordinary powers to its user. This story was even adapted into two live-action films in North America. The anime, released in 1989, is known for its brutal action scenes and a superhero vibe that is different from most other anime. Although it is not as popular as characters like Goku or Monkey D. Luffy, this series still has a fairly loyal fanbase.