Anime watch order and list.

I got back into anime a year ago. I watched and finished Demon Slayer, then finished the OG Naruto and Shippuden (which is my favorite anime now). I went on to watch JJK (finished it and picked up the manga), Tokyo Ghoul (also finished and picked up the manga), and I’m currently watching the original Bleach.

Here’s my watchlist, in order, for after Bleach:

\-Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

\-Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War

\-HunterxHunter

\-Death Note

\-Dragon Ball

\-Dragon Ball Z Kai

\-Attack on Titan

Please recommend anything else and let mw know if I should change the watch order too.

Note: please don’t recommend One Piece or My Hero Academia, since I’m already reading the official Colored Mangas for both of those series.

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Riskany12042026-01-27 04:31

1. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood -> Attack on Titan -> Hunter x Hunter -> Death note

Would be mine personally recommendation, You could do any of these 4 in any order. But these 4 are "all times favorites" for so many people/fans for a reason.

IndieGamerFan422026-01-27 04:35

Makes sense. Part of my order as you might be able to tell is properly pacing myself by going 1-2 short anime’s then 1 long anime.

Roockety2026-01-27 04:33

Chainsawman because the series is short and the movie has just been released and it was amazing.

The Fate franchise.

McLovett3252026-01-27 04:35

Can I interest you in Mecha or seinen style stories ala Turn A Gundam, Vinland Saga, and Monster?

IndieGamerFan422026-01-27 04:36

I’ve heard lots of great things about Vinland Saga, I’m thinking of maybe adding that and Mob Psycho 100 (if I can find a way to watch it) to my list

McLovett3252026-01-27 04:38

Mob Psycho fucks, you'll have a great time with it, also if you have Netflix give Monster or Pluto a shot!

ifriti2026-01-27 04:55

Netflix still has Monster in your country?

Wavenstein12026-01-27 04:37

Go for 1000 year blood war while Bleach is still somewhat fresh in your mind. It's absolutely incredible

IndieGamerFan422026-01-27 04:46

I might end up doing that, I would likely only do FMAB first if Bleach is getting a bit boring or dragged out in my mind. I built the watch order around good pacing in a long anime -> 1 to 2 short anime cycle

Wavenstein12026-01-27 04:48

As great as Bleach is. The sequel is much more violent and fast paced with zero filler, high stakes, and incredible fights

IndieGamerFan422026-01-27 04:57

Fair enough, I thought about it more like JJK and its manga where Thousand Year Blood War is just the last part of it (since it is).

Wavenstein12026-01-27 05:00

I love JKK. I haven't watched the latest season yet because I prefer to binge the dubs

IndieGamerFan422026-01-27 05:07

Fair enough. My advice would be to read the manga, then watch my pal NinjaristicNinja’s edits of the fight scenes in the manga (he makes them flow so well it’s not even funny).

Fast_South_55142026-01-27 04:38

i have some pointers to diversify your taste
try Summertime rendering
Kaiju No 8
shangri la frontier
Vinland Saga
Castlevania
Also attack on titan should be a bit higher up

Confused-penguin52026-01-27 04:43

+1 for Shangri-la Frontier. I’d also throw in Hell’s Paradise and Gachiakuta if you enjoyed demon slayer and JJK.

MusubiKazesaru2026-01-27 05:15

I mean there's always going to be plenty more to watch but that's solid for now. I'll point out that Z is better on first viewing and that the title is just Kai for the recut not Z Kai unless you're going by the English release.

I think Dragon Ball is always the place to start. Death Note is good for branching into different types of stories too.

From there I'd consider dubbed Yu Yu Hakusho to lead into Hunter x Hunter. These both had enormous influence on Naruto and are likely still in the running for best shounen with DB.

TYBW is kind of an obvious next watch if you're already watching Bleach, but it's not a bad idea to pause it until cour 4 is close to airing.

6ix_chigg2026-01-27 05:39

Boruto for me because I like seeing them as parents now running the village

IndieGamerFan422026-01-27 05:44

I watched the Momoshiki Arc and left off there, it got a bit boring for me after that but I hear powerscalers love it since they upped the scale of things a lot

GeneEnvironmental8792026-01-27 06:19

Since you're looking for recommendations, here’s a mix of curated "must-watches" and some personal favorites across different genres.

\--- The Visual Spectacles ---

Dandadan: If you want to see the pinnacle of modern animation, this is it. The manga’s art is absolutely insane (borderline high-level madness), and the anime brings that same chaotic energy to life.

AKIRA: You’ve probably seen it, but I’m putting it here just in case. It’s the "Mandatory Course" for any anime fan. A hand-drawn masterpiece.

Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise: It’s not a battle anime, but it was created by top-tier creators (Gainax) in their youth. Along with AKIRA, it represents the absolute peak of hand-drawn animation history.

\--- The Hype & Battle ---

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann: It’s a mecha show, but more importantly, it’s a show every man needs to experience at least once.

Jujutsu Kaisen: The heavy hitter that's currently airing. You can't go wrong with this one if you want top-tier supernatural action.

\--- My Personal Top Picks (Current Favorites) ---

Cosmic Princess Kaguya!: This is the hottest show right now and my absolute #1 recommendation. The vibe and execution are just on another level. Don't sleep on this!

Kaguya-sama: Love is War: A brilliant rom-com that you definitely need to check out. The psychological warfare in love is just genius.

\--- The Specialized Classics ---

Slam Dunk: The GOAT of basketball/sports anime. While the anime is great, I’d honestly say the manga is the definitive way to experience this masterpiece.

K-On!: If you want a comfy, safe, and heartwarming high school slice-of-life, K-On! is the gold standard.

Paprika: If you want your mind absolutely blown, watch this. The world-building and visuals are completely trippy and surreal.

Konosuba: A comedy where the protagonist is a total piece of trash (in the best way possible). It’s hilarious and breaks almost every "Isekai" trope.

Enjoy the journey! Let me know if you want more details on any of these.

Minimum_Ad_60402026-01-27 08:28

I recommend monster because you watched death note

IndieGamerFan422026-01-27 14:38

Since I’ve been getting that one recommended a lot, I might check it out. I haven’t actually watched Death Note yet though, it’s on my watchlist rn

IndieGamerFan422026-01-27 14:46

Update: Thank you guys so much, I really appreciate the great recommendations. Here’s the changes I think I’m gonna make so far:
1. Watching Bleach: TYBW directly after Bleach to finish the series altogether. I initially thought a break with FMAB would be nice since Bleach could be great but a bit tiring, but I’d like to clearly see the evolution.
2. Putting Attack on Titan MUCH sooner on the watchlist. I’ll probably put it after HunterxHunter and put Death Note in between DB and DB Kai.
3. Adding Vinland Saga, Mob Psycho 100, and Yu Yu Hakusho to the list later on. I’d prefer to stick with each of the anime on the watchlist before actually adding anything else yet, since I’ve gotten numerous recommendations from friends to watch each anime on that list.