This weekend is the perfect time to relax and go through some of your anime backlog. Netflix has tons of great anime, from originals to classic titles you can’t find anywhere else.
If you’re looking for a great series to pick up and finish over the next few days, Netflix has you covered. From one of the biggest anime out there right now to a classic slapstick comedy, these are some of the best Netflix anime you can binge this weekend.
5 Crunchyroll Anime You Need to Binge This Weekend (July 25 - July 27)
This weekend is the perfect time to catch up on some anime. These Crunchyroll series are perfect for binge-watching.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
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Studio |
Ufotable |
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Seasons |
4 |
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Episodes |
63 |
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Runtime |
24 hours 9 minutes |
With the first Infinity Castile movie already breaking records, now is the perfect time to get into Demon Slayer if you haven’t yet. The adaptation of Koyoharu Gotouge’s popular manga has become a global phenomenon over the years, drawing in fans from around the world.
The story follows young Tanjiro Kamado, who, after returning to his isolated mountain home to find all but his sister, Nezuko, having been slain, must venture out to find the demon responsible. At the same time, Tanjro must look for a way to cure his sister, who has been transformed into a demon herself.
Ufotable’s incredible animation has certainly helped make Demon Slayer stand out among its peers, but the story and characters are what will have you coming back for more each episode. The manga ended back in 2020, and with the anime nearing its conclusion as well, this is the perfect time to hop on the hype train.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
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- 2019 - 2024-00-00
- Network
- Fuji TV, Tokyo MX, Gunma TV, BS11, Tochigi TV, Kansai TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting, Fukui TV, Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting, Iwate Menkoi Television, Sendai Television, SAGA TV, TNC, OHK, Ishikawa TV, Kochi Sun Sun Broadcasting, TV Shizuoka, UMK TV Miyazaki, Television Shin Hiroshima System, NST, NBS, Sakuranbo TV, TSK, Ehime Broadcasting, KTS, NIB, Fukushima TV, TOS, AKT, Toyama Television, TV Kumamoto, Okinawa Television Broadcasting
Cast
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Natsuki HanaeTanjiro Kamado (voice) -
Akari KitoNezuko Kamado (voice)
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Devilman Crybaby
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Studio |
Science Saru |
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Seasons |
1 |
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Episodes |
10 |
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Runtime |
4 hours |
Before getting its name out there with hits like Dandadan and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Masaaki Yuasa’s Science Saru turned heads with another anime adaptation: Devilman Crybaby. Based on Go Nagai’s iconic Devilman series from the 70s, Crybaby serves as a modern retelling of Nagai’s classic story.
After becoming possessed by the demon Amon, kind-hearted Akira Fudou gains incredible powers and becomes the eponymous Devilman. With Amon influencing him, Akira goes through a complete personality change. Now much more confident and exponentially more powerful, Akira works alongside his childhood friend Ryou Asuka to destroy various demons threatening humanity.
Crybaby is on the shorter side, consisting of just 10 episodes. But there’s enough story and character development packed in each episode that make up for the shorter runtime. If you want something quick and engaging to watch this weekend, this is the anime for you.
Devilman Crybaby
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- 2018 - 2018-00-00
Cast
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Koki UchiyamaAkira Fudo
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Ayumu MuraseRyo Asuka
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Griffin BurnsRyo Asuka (English)
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Kyle McCarleyMiki Makimura (English)
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Neon Genesis Evangelion
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Studio |
Gainax / Tatsunoko Production |
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Seasons |
1 |
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Episodes |
26 |
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Runtime |
10 hours 24 minutes |
In a genre as oversaturated as mecha anime, there are a few series that truly stand out among the rest. While Gundam might be king, Hideaki Anno’s Neon Genesis Evangelion has earned a reputation over the years as one of the best series the genre has to offer.
The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic world, where 14-year-old Shinji Ikari finds himself forced to pilot a bio-mech dubbed Evangelion Unit-01 by his father, the enigmatic leader of NERV, Gendo Ikari. The timid and insecure Shinji serves as humanity’s last line of defense against the invading Angels – foreign entities that seek to destroy Earth. Together with his fellow Eva pilots, Shinji must find the strength within himself to defend the Earth from the Angels while also trying to connect with his Father, caretaker Misato, and fellow pilots Asuka and Rei.
Evangelion shines when focusing on the relationships between its various main and supporting characters. Each character has their own complicated personality that gets fleshed out throughout the series, making for some of the most compelling storytelling you’ll come across. It’s not an easy watch at times, but definitely worth checking out.
Neon Genesis Evangelion
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- 1995 - 1996
Cast
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Megumi OgataShinji Ikari
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Megumi HayashibaraRei Ayanami
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Kotono MitsuishiMisato Katsuragi
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Spike SpencerRitsuko Akagi
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GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka
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Studio |
Pierrot |
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Seasons |
1 |
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Episodes |
43 |
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Runtime |
16 hours 29 minutes |
There are plenty of amazing late 90s and early 2000s anime that seem to get forgotten over time. GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka might not be something many modern anime fans are familiar with, but it’s a great comedy that encapsulates the era it’s from.
The series follows 22-year-old ex-gang member Eikichi Onizuka, who, in a bid to pick up women, decides to turn his life around and become a teacher. Now trying to present himself as a more respectable member of society, Onizuka finds himself dealing with all manner of troubled students. While these delinquents have managed to scare off plenty of other “normal” teachers, Onizuka’s past as a gang member makes him more than a match for his troubled new class. Will this rookie teacher be overwhelmed by his students’ issues, or will his unique background give him what it takes to help them turn their lives around?
GTO is full of classic slapstick antics and sprinkles in some nice character moments between some of its more absurd comedic beats. Some might find some of the comedy to be dated, but for fans of classic anime, GTO should be a fun “turn off your brain” anime to laugh along with.
Great Teacher Onizuka
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- 1999 - 2000
Cast
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Wataru TakagiEikichi Onizuka
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Junko NodaMiyabi Aizawa
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Isshin ChibaRyuuji Danma
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Junichi SuwabeKouji Fujiyoshi
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood & Battle Tendency
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Studio |
David Production |
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Seasons |
1 |
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Episodes |
26 |
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Runtime |
9 hours 6 minutes |
Not many manga have had the sustained success and popularity that Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo's Bizarre Adventure has enjoyed over the years. The series has been going strong since 1897, having run in Weekly Shonen Jump before moving to Ultra Jump in 2005. The manga has always been popular, but David Production’s 2012 adaptation introduced the series to anime fans across the world.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure follows various members of the Joestar family throughout different generations. Part 1, Phantom Blood, introduces viewers to Jonathan Joestar and his childhood rival, Dio Brando. Part 2, Battle Tendency, follows Jonathan’s grandson, Joseph, and his quest to defeat supernatural beings known as The Pillar Men.
While Part 3 is when most consider the series hit its stride, Phantom Blood and Battle Tendency still serve as a great introduction to the world of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. At 26 episodes combined, these are the shortest arcs the series has to offer, making them a perfect weekend binge candidate.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
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- October 6, 2012
- Showrunner
- Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu
Cast
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Kazuyuki OkitsuJonathan Joestar
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Tomokazu SugitaJoseph Joestar
