6 Popular Anime Recommendations in 2020 that Must Be Watched, Including JUJUTSU KAISEN - HAIKYU!!

Kapanlagi.com - Anime has always been a favorite entertainment for many people. Every year, fans always look forward to the release of the latest anime. But it's not just about the new anime, some people also look for old anime that may have been missed. So, if you're looking for something to watch, popular anime recommendations in 2020 can be a choice.

Yes, 2020 turned out to be one of the best moments for anime lovers. In that year, several best anime with exciting stories emerged. Anime such as JUJUTSU KAISEN, NOBLESS, and HAIKYU!! managed to attract attention and became popular and hits.

Interested in watching popular anime recommendations in 2020? If so, let's take a look at some recommendations below.

1. JUJUTSU KAISEN

JUJUTSU KAISEN became one of the most popular anime in 2020. This action fantasy genre anime is highly sought after because of its exciting story. JUJUTSU KAISEN tells the story of Itadori Yuuji, a schoolboy known for having above-average physical strength for a normal person his age.

Interestingly, despite his strong physical abilities, Yuuji is not interested in sports. Instead, Yuuji joins the supernatural club at his school. One day, Yuuji discovers a cursed object. Unexpectedly, the seal on the object is released, causing the curse inside to manifest and enter Yuuji's body. Since then, Yuuji not only possesses physical strength but also supernatural powers.

2. HAIKYU!! Season 4

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HAIKYU!! Season 4 is also one of the recommended popular anime in 2020 that should not be missed. Especially if you have been following the story of Shouyou and his friends in each match in the previous seasons.

In this fourth season, the story begins after Shouyou and his friends in the Karasuno High School volleyball team achieve victory and advance to the national level. Now, Shouyou and his teammates are making various preparations. At that moment, the genius setter Tobio Kageyama is invited to the All-Japan Youth Training Camp. Meanwhile, Kei Tsukishima is invited to a special training camp.

Shouyou, who did not receive any training, feels left behind. This becomes a personal conflict for him. Furthermore, the story in this fourth season becomes even more exciting as the Karasuno High School team has to face their toughest opponent, Inarizaki High School, who was the runner-up in the last Spring Tournament.

3. GREAT PRETENDER Season 2

GREAT PRETENDER Season 2 became one of the comedy anime that stole enough attention. The story of the competition between master swindlers becomes a very interesting story to follow. The exciting story continues to the second season which aired in 2020. After airing, GREAT PRETENDER Season 2 immediately became one of the most popular anime.

GREAT PRETENDER Season 2 tells the story of Edamura who accidentally meets someone he has been avoiding. The meeting makes him realize that his past and Laurent's past are interconnected. This season also shows Edamura's innocent side, which eventually makes him realize that he has been part of Laurent's plan from the beginning.

4. GOLDEN KAMUY Season 3

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Another popular anime recommendation in 2020 is GOLDEN KAMUY Season 3. One of the fall anime of 2020, this season has been quite successful. As known, GOLDEN KAMUY tells the story of Sugimoto Saichi, a former Japanese war soldier who collaborates with Asirpa, an Ainu girl, to find the Ainu tribe's gold.

In this third season, the adventure of Sugimoto and Asirpa becomes more exciting and intense. They have to risk their lives to complete each mission. What's more interesting, the third season of the anime GOLDEN KAMUY showcases more of the seinen comedy gore historical aspect, allowing viewers to get to know the Ainu culture in Hokkaido through this anime.

5. MORIARTY THE PATRIOT

MORIARTY THE PATRIOT is an anime that premiered on October 11, 2020. This anime is also highly recommended as one of the popular anime of 2020 due to its exciting story.

Anime MORAIRTY THE PATRIOT is considered a complete package as it incorporates various genres including mystery, historical, psychological, and shounen. The story of MORIARTY THE PATRIOT revolves around William, an orphan who is later adopted by the noble Moriarty family. Known for his intelligence and cunningness, William James Moriarty is motivated to destroy the rigid and strict class system in England.

6. NOBLESS

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The sixth and final popular anime recommendation of 2020 on this list is NOBLESS. This anime is an adaptation of a famous manga in Japan. This fantasy genre anime also has an exciting and interesting story to follow. Therefore, it would be a shame if anime lovers miss out on this one.

In general, the focus of the story in NOBLESS revolves around a character named Raizel who wakes up from his 820-year-long slumber. Raizel is a Noble, a protector of his race. To conceal his identity, Raizel enrolls in Ye Ran High School. Raizel's life at school is certainly not easy considering he has been asleep for 820 years.

Those are some of the popular anime recommendations of 2020. Enjoy watching!

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