6 Popular Anime Recommendations 2018, Including GOLDEN KAMUY - VIOLET EVERGARDEN

Kapanlagi.com - 2018 is one of the years that spoils anime lovers. In 2018, many anime with exciting stories emerged. Some of these exciting anime have become hugely successful and have become popular, even trending on social media. Therefore, popular anime recommendations in 2018 should not be missed.

If you are an anime lover who is confused about what to watch, this list of 2018 anime titles can be a choice. In 2018, you can watch popular anime from various genres, ranging from action to romance. So, you can choose to watch anime that suits your interests.

Interested in watching anime recommendations in 2018? If so, just take a look at some of the recommendations below.

1. OVERLORD

OVERLORD became one of the popular action fantasy anime. The first season of this anime was released in 2015. Three years later, the second and third seasons of this anime were finally released in 2018, with an even more exciting story.

In the second season, Ainz Ooal Gown, an undead wizard previously known as Momonga, has found his place in the new world. Although it is similar to the previous world, the new game world still holds many mysteries.

Ainz wants to uncover every mystery by utilizing his power as the ruler of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. However, it turns out to be not easy. Ainz must be cautious of the danger of the Slane Theocracy and the existence of former Yggdrasil players who can threaten him at any time.

2. VIOLET EVERGARDEN

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One of the popular anime recommendations in 2018 is VIOLET EVERGARDEN. This anime tells the story of the situation after the Great War finally ended. Meanwhile, Violet Evergarden is a young girl who used to be a soldier. She ends up being hospitalized and suffers from disabilities due to the war.

Violet has a letter containing words from someone she loves. However, she doesn't understand the meaning of the words in the letter. After recovering from her wounds, Violet starts a new life. She works at CH Postal Services.

There, Violet discovers words written on paper that move her to become an Auto Memory Doll. Until now, being an Auto Memory Doll is a foreign job to her. But unexpectedly, that job leads her to the search for her true identity that she has been looking for.

3. GOLDEN KAMUY

GOLDEN KAMUY tells the story of the early 1900s in Hokkaido after the Russo-Japanese war finally ended. During that time, Saichi Sugimoto lived as a gold miner. Sugimoto worked hard for the family he supported. One day, a drunken friend told Sugimoto a story about a man who killed a group of Ainu people to steal a large amount of gold.

Before being captured by the police, he hid the gold somewhere in Hokkaido. The only clue to its location was a coded map tattooed on his cellmate's body. Initially, Sugimoto didn't think much of the story. Until he found the body of the drunk man with the tattoo his friend had described.

Not only that, shortly after, he also met a young Ainu girl named Asirpa who had survival instincts and hunting skills. Finally, Sugimoto and Asirpa agreed to cooperate in finding the hidden treasure.

4. GINTAMA: SHIROGANE NO TAMASHII-HEN KOUHAN-SEN

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For those of you who are fans of action comedy anime, this popular anime recommendation for 2022 cannot be missed. GINTAMA: SHIROGANE NO TAMASHII-HEN KOUHAN-SEN was released in January 2018. In general, GINTAMA tells the story of Sakata Gintoki, who is the founder of the Yorozuya company. He is an unemployed samurai who is willing to do anything to earn money.

In this 2018 season, it tells the story of the events after the Altana Liberation Army from the Kabuki District. At that time, the war situation seemed to be improving gradually. However, the district's residents still have to fight the remnants of the army. Meanwhile, Edo's greatest inventor, Gengai Hiraga, goes missing after being kidnapped. It is a difficult task for Yorozuya to save Edo and restore life to its former state.

5. FAIRY TAIL: FINAL SERIES

FAIRY TAIL: FINAL SERIES is the fifth recommendation for popular anime in 2018. You must watch this anime, especially if you have followed the story from the previous seasons. This season is the final season of Natsu and his friends' adventure.

FAIRY TAIL: FINAL SERIES tells the story after Fairy Tail is finally disbanded. After the disbandment, Fairy Tail members are now scattered throughout Fiore. Meanwhile, Natsu Dragneel is determined to reunite the guild. Together with his comrades, Happy and Lucy Heartfilia, Natsu struggles to overcome challenges in order to bring the guild back together.

6. SAIKI KUSUO NO PSI-NAN

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The sixth and final recommendation for popular anime in 2018 is SAIKI KUSUO NO PSI-NAN. This shounen anime with a main character possessing super powers is highly loved due to its unique and interesting story. SAIKI KUSUO NO PSI-NAN depicts the life of Kusuo Saiki, a student with incredible psychic abilities.

However, because of his powers, Kusuo Saiki experiences various misfortunes. His abnormal life has made him accustomed to dealing with troublesome friends who constantly need his help. Kusuo Saiki only dreams of a normal and peaceful life, something simple yet feels burdensome for him.

Those are some of the popular anime recommendations from 2018. Enjoy watching!

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