The weekend’s rolling around, and that means it’s the perfect time to cross some anime off of your watchlist. Thankfully, streaming services like Crunchyroll and Netflix have all your anime needs covered. From seasonal series to anime that might’ve gotten lost somewhere in your backlog, Crunchyroll has a little bit of something for everyone.
Shonen anime are some of the most popular anime out there. From decades-old classics like Dragon Ball and Yu Yu Hakusho, to modern-day powerhouses like Demon Slayer and One Piece, Crunchyroll and Netflix have it all. These awesome shonen anime are perfect for anyone wanting to kick off the fall season with a nice weekend binge session.
One Punch Man
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Studio |
Madhouse (S1), J.C.Staff (S2) |
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Seasons |
2 |
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Episodes |
24 |
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Runtime |
12 hours 30 minutes |
With season 3 right around the corner, now is the perfect time to get into One Punch Man. Or, if you've been keeping up with the series, this weekend would be the perfect time for a quick rewatch.
Season 1 of the anime is still highly regarded by anime fans for its great gags as well as some stellar action sequences. While season 2 might've been more divisive, Saitama's exploits will have fans laughing throughout the weekend.
One Punch Man
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Chainsaw Man
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Studio |
MAPPA |
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Seasons |
1 |
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Episodes |
12 |
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Runtime |
4 hours 36 minutes |
Tatsuki Fujimoto might be one of the most unique mangaka of his generation. After earning a name for himself with his dystopian dark fantasy series, Fire Punch, Fujimoto went on to find even greater success with his next series, Chainsaw Man.
The Chainsaw Man manga is a WSJ staple, but fans were split when it came to the anime adaptation – though critics seemed to have a much more favorable impression. With its slick, stylized presentation to go alongside some amazing animation courtesy of MAPPA, Chainsaw Man is worth checking out.
Chainsaw Man
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- 2022 - 2022
- Network
- TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TVh, TVQ, TSC
Cast
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Kikunosuke ToyaDenji -
Tomori KusunokiMakima (voice)
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Slam Dunk (1993)
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Studio |
Toei Animation |
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Seasons |
8 |
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Episodes |
101 |
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Runtime |
37 hours 2 minutes |
Sports anime might not be as popular as they used to be, but no one can deny that some of anime’s most iconic series are part of this now-overlooked genre. Before Kuroko's Basketball and Haikyu!!, there was Slam Dunk.
Credited with helping make basketball more popular in Japan, Slam Dunk features an incredible cast of characters that do a great job of drawing you in with their various struggles and interesting personalities. There are plenty of comedic moments to round things out, but Slam Dunk has plenty more to offer if you stick around long enough.
Slam Dunk
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- 1993 - 1996
- Directors
- Nobutaka Nishizawa
Cast
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Hisao Egawa
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Eriko Hara
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Akiko Hiramatsu
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Yukimasa Kishino
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Jujutsu Kaisen
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Studio |
MAPPA |
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Seasons |
2 |
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Episodes |
47 |
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Runtime |
18 hours 3 minutes |
It didn’t take long for Jujutsu Kaisen to return after the manga officially ended back in September 2024. With a spin-off series putting JJK back in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump less than a year later, now is a perfect time to give the highly praised anime adaptation a watch.
Yet another series spearheaded by MAPPA, Jujutsu Kaisen looks as good as you’d expect something with the prolific studio’s stamp of approval to look. Fluid animation, striking visuals, and a loveable cast of characters make this the perfect series to binge during a lazy weekend.
Jujutsu Kaisen
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- October 3, 2020
- Network
- TBS, MBS, CBC, Tulip Television, BSN, tys, NBC, HBC, RKK, i-Television, SBS, IBC, BSS, MRO, OBS, TUF, RSK, TUY, tbc, RKB, SBC, KUTV, RBC, UTY, RCC, MRT, atv, MBC
Cast
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Junya EnokiYuji Itadori
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Yuichi NakamuraSatoru Gojo
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
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Studio |
Bones |
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Seasons |
1 |
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Episodes |
64 |
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Runtime |
25 hours 36 minutes |
While the 2003 series is amazing in its own right, you’ll find plenty of anime fans who consider Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood to be one of the greatest series of its generation, if not of all time. The story of the Elric brothers’ journey through grief, redemption, and forgiveness has resonated with anime fans for years.
You don’t have to be a huge anime fan to enjoy what FMA: Brotherhood has to offer. Whether you’re a newcomer looking for something good to get started with, a casual enjoyer who wants to see what all the fuss is about, or a long-time anime lover who wants to rewatch some of the classics, Brotherhood makes for the perfect weekend anime experience.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
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- 2009 - 2010
Cast
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Maxey WhiteheadAlphonse Elric
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Vic MignognaEdward Elric -
Andrew LoveJerso
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Brittney KarbowskiSelim Bradley