Superhero anime has something for everyone, combining thrilling action sequences with heartfelt character development and dynamic storytelling. From classic shows like Astro Boy to modern hits like Mob Psycho 100, superhero anime has been a staple of the medium for decades, inspiring fans and creators alike. In this article, we will explore some of the most iconic superhero anime of all time, highlighting their strengths, characters, and contributions to the medium. Join us as we celebrate the thrilling and empowering heroes of superhero anime.
My Hero Academia
The story follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without superpowers in a world where they are the norm, but who still dreams of becoming a hero himself. He is eventually scouted by the world’s greatest hero, All Might, who chooses Izuku to be his successor as a holder of the One For All Quirk. The story follows Izuku’s journey as he enrols in a school for heroes in training and faces off against villains while trying to become the world’s greatest hero.
One Punch Man
The story follows Saitama, a superhero who can defeat any enemy with a single punch but is otherwise bored by the lack of challenge in his fight against evil. He joins the Hero Association to find worthy opponents, but his overwhelming strength makes it difficult for him to find truly challenging fights. Along with his cyborg disciple Genos, Saitama must find a worthy opponent to fight.
Tiger & Bunny
The story takes place in a city called Sternbild, where superheroes known as “NEXT” protect the citizens from crime and other dangers. The main character, Kotetsu T. Kaburagi, is a veteran hero who is forced to team up with a young, inexperienced hero named Barnaby Brooks Jr. The two must learn to work together to fight crime and uncover the mystery behind Barnaby’s past.
Heroman
We can’t talk about superhero anime and not mention one that was created by the man himself, Stan Lee. From the same studio that would later give us My Hero Academia, Heroman follows the story of a young orphan growing up on the West Coast of America. Joey Jones dreamed of owning a Heybo robot and believed that having one would change his life. He stumbles upon a broken one and fixes it up and Now it’s up to Joey and his robot, Heroman to save the world
Darker Than Black
As the title suggests, this anime is indeed a bit darker than most of the others on this list. Set in post-apocalyptic Tokyo, Darker Than Black explores a cloak-and-dagger world full of superpowered individuals and complicated alliances. Hitmen, spies, and betrayal at each turn, need I say more?
Astro Boy
Created by Osamu Tezuka, the Father of Manga, Astro Boy has been around since 1963 and has had many iterations throughout the decades. After losing his son in a car accident, Dr. Tenma created a robot boy in his son’s image. After a heartbreaking betrayal Atom, finds himself a new mentor and goes on to become the greatest superhero
Inuyashiki
The titular character Ichirou Inuyashiki is 58 years old and is beaten down by life. His back aches daily, a clear sign of his aging body. But nothing is as painful and heartbreaking as the look of indifference and displeasure he sees in his family’s eyes all made worse by a horrifying diagnosis. But it all changed in a flash, changing his life (and body) forever. With his new futuristic weaponized body, our hero must fight evil forces that seek nothing but destruction.
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