Isn’t it hard to find a perfect show to watch while scrolling through the endless catalogs of streaming services? This is especially difficult if you own a Funimation subscription. For a start, they offer thousands of anime series and movies to choose from. On top of that, some originals come directly from the studio tire of Funimation. So, how does one decide what to watch next? The answer lies in this list of 13 Best Anime on Funimation.
Today, we have culminated only the best shows that this streamer offers on the platform. We hope that this list will help you in deciding your next watch.
Code Geass
Let’s begin this list of the Best Anime on Funimation with one of the most underrated thriller anime of all time, Code Geass. The plot of this anime is a straightforward story of a post-apocalyptic world. However, the characters and subplots will keep you on the edge of your seat. The premise revolves around Lelouch Lamperouge, who finds himself in the middle of a breaking war. Then enters a mysterious lady, CC, who saves Lelouch from getting killed.
Amid all this, the protagonist comes across a Geass that can hypnotize people into following a leader. Thus, Lelouch and CC start forming a team of revolutionaries to defend the territories of Japan. If you have a spare Funimation account, then lend it to a friend with the recommendation of Code Geass.
Attack On Titan
When Studio Wit first came out with Attack on Titan, the world was taken aback by the grandiose of the product. Even today, fans are desperately waiting for any news regarding the final season of this show. For the handful of people who are unaware of what Attack on Titan is based on, here is a summary. The story is set in a dystopian town that is walled from all three sides. For ages, the common folk is awaiting their death in the form of Titans that live behind these walls.
Then, one day, doom arrives, and humanity has no choice but to wage war against the Titans. Do not miss AOT at any cost because this is one of the best Funimation offers to date.
High School DxD
Despite all the criticism that this show gets for its content, people still tend to love it for its fun and easy-going content. The story of High School DxD revolves around high schooler Issei Hyodo who is one of the unlikeable protagonists that you will ever come across in any anime. As it happens, fate decides to teach this arrogant boy a lesson by turning him into a demon. The struggles of Issei as an ugly demon make up for a comedic plot that you will thoroughly enjoy. Besides, this anime does have its fair share of ecchi moments. Do watch High School DxD once in your lifetime.
One Piece
If you are tired of making a watch list again and again, then we would suggest you opt for One Piece. The anime is almost a thousand episodes long! So, the trouble of finding a new show on Funimation every time will no longer bother you. One Piece is about the titular treasure that can make the wielder the King of the Ocean. Protagonist Monkey D Luffy is one amongst many pirates who are looking for One Piece.
However, there are many evil pirates who are in his way. Hence, the adventures of Luffy and his team of mismatched pirate friends makes up for the plot of One Piece.
Steins;Gate
The next name on this list of the Best Anime on Funimation is another popular time-travel story of Japan. Much like the finale of End Game, this one also depicts a complicated time heist. The plot revolves around a bunch of prodigal high schoolers who accidentally activate a time traveler. As soon as the activation begins, the students are attacked by a bunch of goons. This thrill continues for most of the anime. We’d assure you that watching Steins;Gate is the best use of your Funimation subscription.
Dragon Ball Z
While there are many action-packed anime shows that can make up for Dragon Ball Z, but classics remain classics. This one of the best shows that Funimation offers in the Dragon Ball franchise. Along with X, the streamer also lists Dragon Ball Super and Dragon Ball. Well, the story of DBZ follows Goku and his family of hybrid Saiyans who is training to become the strongest fighter on their planet.
On their way, many alien villains arrive to destroy the earth, but Goku saves the day each time. There is a lot in DBZ that you must revisit on Funimation right now.
Bleach
The next name on this list of the Best Anime on Funimation is the 16-season anime series, Bleach. As mentioned earlier, classics remain classics, and Bleach is one from the same league. The epic tale follows the life events of a Soul Reaper, Ichiro Kurosaki. He travels from town to town in search of agonized souls. However, Ichiro is not finding any joy in this work lately. The job of reaping souls makes him frustrated and empty each day.
As a result, he decides to leave rest for this job and become an earthly warrior. Will the myths let him do so? Watch the show to witness the grandeur yourself.
Black Butler
You will find anime Black Butler unconventional in many ways. For starters, the protagonist is a child whose parents trade him to Satan in return for some possessions. However, Ciel also bargains a bodyguard for himself known as the Black Butler. The rest of the plot follows the everyday chores of Ciel and the Black Butler as they look for answers regarding the deal between Ciel’s parents and the demon. Moreover, there is a lot that the show offers apart from fun and thrill. If you are a fan of jaw-dropping detective stories, then start bingeing Black Butler on Funimation.
Ergo Proxy
The Ergo Proxy anime series has a reputation for itself in the anime market. The dystopian thriller is a favorite show of many otakus. So, the premise of Ergo Proxy is set in a world where humans have settled many android humans as their employees. While these robots have immense capabilities, their programming is such that they can only serve humans. However, a virus begins to spread in Japan that is causing the robots to develop their own consciousness.
Authorities find out that a group of androids is missing and a plan against humans is also on the rise. Hence, detective Re-l Mayer must look for answers and find the origins of this virus. You will definitely recommend Ergo proxy to everyone right after you finish the first episode.
Free!
The next name on this list of the Best Anime on Funimation is the 2014 sports anime Free! The story introduces us to young boys of Iwatobi Swim Club who are performing wonders at inter-school swimming competitions. However, high school is about to end, and the boys must choose between serious careers and swimming. Well, Haruka, Makoto, and Rin all have their set of struggles like familial pressure and financial conditions to deal with.
So what will these boys choose between career and passion? Relate your life story with this heart-touching anime and binge it on Funimation.
My Hero Academia
A show that will soon become one of the top names in Japan is the unconventional high school story of Izuku Midoriya. Enter a world where eighty percent of the population is equipped with some kind of superpower in the form of quirks. Izuku had dreamt of becoming the world’s number one hero since childhood. However, at the age of six, he learns that he is a quirkless boy. What follows will both shock and surprise you.
Do watch My Hero Academia on Funimation to discover how Izuku becomes the greatest superhero of all time without having an inborn superpower.
Tokyo Ghoul
Since the show is pretty relevant these days, it is fair to add Tokyo Ghoul to the list of the Best Anime on Funimation. The story of Tokyo Ghoul focuses on a world where Ghouls lurk beneath the surface. A young high schooler Kaneki accidentally bumps into a ghoul who bites him. As a result, Kaneki is also slowly turning into a ghoul himself. However, he manages to control the spread and retain his human form.
But the state of limbo between a human and ghoul is making him anxious about his own identity. Follow the life of Kaneki as he becomes a bridge between humans and ghouls to end an everlasting conflict.
Demon Slayer
The last name on this list of the Best Anime on Funimation is the 2020 phenomenon Demon Slayer. Follow the story of Tanjiro and Nezuko Kamado as they both hunt for the demon who destroyed their family. While Tanjiro is training to become a Demon Slayer, Nezuko is turning into a demon herself. The contrast of their relationship brings many conflicts in their path. However, slaying monsters remains the crux of this epic anime series.
With Demon Slayer, we can conclude our list of the Best Anime on Funimation. So, which show are you going to watch next? Is there any other show that we missed from adding to this list? Please let us know in the comment box below. For more such listicles on popular anime, keep visiting this corner.
