Hulu has plenty of anime shows to choose from for longtime viewers or anyone wanting to start watching anime. It doesn't have many exclusive shows like Netflix, which has hits like The Seven Deadly Sins and Beastars, but there are few that can only be found on Hulu.
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Most of these shows have been around for a while, but they are still entertaining to watch. If viewers are delving deep in the anime section of Hulu, there are a few hidden gems waiting to be found.
10 Samurai Harem
An anime about Yoichi Karasuma, a high school that's been training as a samurai up in the mountains for 17 years. His father sends him to continue his training in the city with another family. Yoichi meets the Ikaruga family, which consists of four sisters: Ibuki, Ayame, Chihaya, and Kagome. Life in the city is a lot different than in the mountains. Yoichi usually finds himself in questionable situations that leave some thinking he's a pervert.
It might seem like any other harem anime where the guy is completely oblivious to the feelings of the girls surrounding him, but there's more to it. Supporting characters like Washizu make this show pretty funny.
9 Garo The Animation
A dark fantasy anime about a 17 year old boy named Leon Luis. He's part of the Makai Knight, a group that are the guardians of the world to protect it from Horrors, demon-like creatures. Before he was born, the Makai Knights were wrongly believed to be witches and were hunted down thanks to an excommunicated Makai Knight, Mendoza.
He manipulated the king into hunting them down, including Leon's mother. Now, the world is nearly taken over by Horrors, it's up to Leon and his allies to save the world.
8 Mobile Suit Gundam The 08th MS Team
A 12 episode OVA in the Gundam franchise. This anime has a little more romance than some of its fellow Gundam shows that packs a little emotional punch. The Earth Federation Army that fights against the Principality of Zeon. Both factions are fighting for control of Southeast Asia and its resources. Shiro Amada is part of the Federation that befriends a Zeon pilot named Aina Sahalin. They form a bond with each other even though they're on opposite sides that grows throughout the show.
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Despite the romance that grows between Shiro and Aina, this show still has all the mecha fighting that fans love to see. There's plenty of action and a great storyline that takes the star-crossed lovers trope in a new direction.
7 Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle
A harem anime that has some mecha action in it. Lux Arcadia is the former prince of an empire, Arcadia, that was overthrown. After accidentally stumbling across Lisesharte Atismata, the new kingdom's princess, she challenges him to a Drag-Ride duel.
Unknown to her, Lux is the strongest Drag-Knight who destroyed 1200 Drag-Knights by himself. Now, Lux is considered the "undefeated weakest" Drag-Knight because he won't attack in battle.
6 K-On!
A sweet slice-of-life anime about a high school girl named Yui Hirasawa. She seems like a simple girl that really doesn't have any issues in life other than just going to school in general like most teens. One day, she tries out for the Light Music Club, but isn't able to play any instruments.
The Light Music Club is a little desperate since they're looking at disbandment because of lack of members. After they play a piece to encourage Yui to stay, she finds her passion and plays the guitar, which she has a natural talent for. For anyone wanting to watch a show that's sweet and without too much dramatics, this is worth watching.
5 Seraph Of The End: Vampire Reign
An anime that's about two boys, Yuichiro Hyakuya and Mikaela Hyukuya, that are trying to survive in a world taken over by vampires. Both boys grew up in the same orphanage and are forced to "donate" their blood in exchange for "protection" by the vampires. Mikaela comes up with an escape plan that ends in failure and most of their fellow orphans. Yuichiro was the only survivor because of Mikaela sacrificing himself to save him. He is found by the Moon Demon Company and enlists in their army to stop the vampires.
Nothing as violent as other dark fantasy vampire anime like Hellsing Ultimate, but this show still delivers excellent fight scenes. It has a great story along with secrets and revelations that'll leave fans shocked.
4 Devils' Line
For fans of vampire romance. This anime is about a college named Tsukasa Taira. She discovers that vampires exist in the world after being saved by Yuuki Anzai, a half-vampire, half-human. Yuuki is a police officer that works that works specifically on vampire cases. Both find themselves drawn to each other after he saves her, but Yuuki tries his best not to let his feelings escalate.
The show does have some Twilight-esque vibes to it. Tsukasa and Yuuki's relationship happens quickly, but they are rather straightforward with each other. Tsukasa accepts Yuuki as he is while he tries to work on himself and control his bloodlust around her. Overall, their relationship is little more mature and better than some anime couples out there.
3 Sky Wizards Academy
A science fantasy about humanity living in floating cities and fighting magical-armored insects. To defend themselves, wizards are trained to defend the cities. Kanata Age is a young man who was one of the most feared wizards, but is now considered a traitor of his group.
He is selected to train the worst group of wizards, a group with three women. All three women have special abilities, but can't seem to come out with a victory. With Kanata's help, he trains them to not improve their combat skills, but also help them outside of combat.
2 Itazura Na Kiss
A romantic comedy anime that has a few popular live-action adaptations. Itzura na Kiss is about Kotoko Aihara, a high school girl that gains the guts to confess her feelings to Naoki Irie, the most popular and smartest guy in school. Kotoko is rejected by him and it seems all hope is lost. Considering she's at the bottom class because of poor grades and he's in the top class, it seems unlikely that they'll even run into each other. After an earthquake ruins her already unstable house, Kotoko and her father move in with his childhood friend and his family. Naoki happens to be the son of her father's childhood friend.
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The two of them go through many ups and downs throughout the series. Kotoko may not be as smart as Naoki academically, but she manages to get the upper hand in some situations outside school. A classic romantic comedy that leaves viewers rooting for Kotoko and Naoki to get together.
1 Digimon Frontier
The first two seasons of Digimon series tend to get the most attention, but the fourth season is a must-watch. Digimon Frontier reuses some familiar elements from the first three seasons, but adds some originality to it. Takuya, Koji, J.P./Junpei, Zoe/Izumi, and Tommy/Tomoki are all transported to the Digital World after receiving a mysterious text message. The five of them form an unlikely team to save the Digital World. Naturally, there are enemies that want to stop them.
It might seem like the typical Digimon story, but this show has many twists and turns that keep viewers guessing what will happen next. Each character has their moments to shine, conflicts among them happen, and the characters grow up pretty quickly throughout their journey. Heavy sacrifices are made that leave some viewers emotional.