1. Journey to the West (西游记)
Journey to the West is a Chinese television series adapted from the classical novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on CCTV in China on 1 October 1986. The series became an instant classic in China and is still being praised as the best and most authentic interpretation of the novel. Unadapted portions of the original story were later covered in the second season, which was released in 1999.
It has an average vote of 8.2 on TMDB.
2. The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest (失格紋の最強賢者)
His strength limited by the magical crest with which he was born, Mathias, the world's most powerful sage, decides reincarnation is necessary to become the strongest of all. Upon his rebirth as a young boy, Mathias is thrilled to discover he's been born with the optimal crest for magical combat on his first try! Unfortunately, the world he's been born into has abysmally poor standards when it comes to magic, and everyone thinks he's still marked for failure! Now it's up to Mathias to prove everyone wrong…world's strongest sage-style!
It has an average vote of 6.663 on TMDB.
3. Mayo Chiki! (まよチキ!)
Sakamachi Kinjiro discovers that the most popular student in their school, Subaru Konoe—the butler of the headmaster’s daughter, Kanade Suzutsuki—is actually a girl.
It has an average vote of 6.8 on TMDB.
4. Drifters (ドリフターズ)
Shimazu Toyohisa is a real-life samurai who fought in the pivotal Battle of Sekigahara. In his dying moments, Shimazu is transported to a world of magic with other famous warriors throughout history. These warriors are forced to fight each other in an endless battle.
It has an average vote of 7.4 on TMDB.
5. Tremors
Inspired by the cult classic Tremors movies, locals attempt to coexist with the monstrous, man-eating Graboids, Shriekers, and Ass-blasters, which are now on a "protected species" list.
It has an average vote of 6.1 on TMDB.
6. Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid (VALKYRIE DRIVE -MERMAID-)
Tokonome Mamori is transferred to Mermaid - an artificial quarantine island for people with superpowers. When Mamori is attacked, a newly transferred girl named Mirei saves her. The enemy doesn't stop, however, and the two are soon cornered. Just when they think all hope is lost, Mirei kisses Mamori, and Mamori turns into a sword. Mirei then wields the sword and launches a counterattack against their enemies.
It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.
7. Lazy Company (Lazy Company)
June 1944. The landing. The American airport parachutes its best men in the heart of occupied France. The best ? Not only ... Four lost soldiers form an improvised unit, united by a total incompetence for the war and determined to "hide while waiting for it to pass". Because if the world is experiencing the largest armed conflict that humanity has ever known, they have every intention of staying alive ... and of crossing paths with French women as well ... What they don't know is that destiny has given them a much more important role. Clumsy, a little cowardly, endearing, they form the most special unit of the American armed forces: four morons who, without really doing it on purpose, will change the course of history ... They are the Lazy Company.
It has an average vote of 6.6 on TMDB.
8. Mr. Osomatsu (おそ松さん)
Sequel/spin-off of the gag manga classic Osomatsu-kun, entailing the lives of the now 20-something NEET virgin Matsuno sextuplets and the bizarre adventures they find themselves into in the modern day.
It has an average vote of 6.6 on TMDB.
9. 貓物語(黑) (貓物語(黑))
(貓物語(黑))
It has an average vote of 6.7 on TMDB.
10. Bartender (バーテンダー)
A genius bartender uses his talents to ease the worries and soothe the souls of troubled customers.
It has an average vote of 8.182 on TMDB.
11. ERASED (僕だけがいない街)
Satoru Fujinuma is a struggling manga artist who has the ability to turn back time and prevent deaths. When his mother is killed he turns back time to solve the mystery, but ends up back in elementary school, just before the disappearance of his classmate Kayo.
It has an average vote of 8.494 on TMDB.
12. Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun (月刊少女野崎くん)
High school student Chiyo Sakura has a crush on schoolmate Umetarō Nozaki, but when she confesses her love to him, he mistakes her for a fan and gives her an autograph. When she says that she always wants to be with him, he invites her to his house and has her help on some drawings. Chiyo discovers that Nozaki is actually a renowned shōjo manga artist named Sakiko Yumeno. She then agrees to be his assistant in order to get closer to him. As they work on his manga Let's Fall in Love , they encounter other schoolmates who assist them or serve as inspirations for characters in the stories.
It has an average vote of 7.1 on TMDB.
13. 11eyes (イレブンアイズ)
Satsuki Kakeru lost his sister by suicide and has been living a dull life ever since then. One day, he is transported into a bizarre world "Red Night" along with his friend Minase Yuka. In order to survive and escape from Red Night, he fights against Dark Spirits and Black Nights.
It has an average vote of 7.535 on TMDB.
14. Girls' Last Tour (少女終末旅行)
Amid the desolate remains of a once-thriving city, only the rumbling of a motorbike breaks the cold winter silence. Its riders, Chito and Yuuri, are the last survivors in the war-torn city. Scavenging old military sites for food and parts, the two girls explore the wastelands and speculate about the old world to pass the time. Chito and Yuuri each occasionally struggle with the looming solitude, but when they have each other, sharing the weight of being two of the last humans becomes a bit more bearable. Between Yuuri's clumsy excitement and Chito's calm composure, their dark days get a little brighter with shooting practice, new books, and snowball fights on the frozen battlefield.</p><p></p><p>Among a scenery of barren landscapes and deserted buildings, it is an uplifting tale of two girls and their quest to find hope in a bleak and dying world.
It has an average vote of 7.9 on TMDB.
15. Baskets
Chip Baskets wants to follow his dream of being a French clown—however, reality keeps interfering. Saddled with financial difficulties and facing an impenetrable language barrier, he moves back home to Bakersfield with high hopes. There, he is forced to confront his past while working as a rodeo clown and competing with his siblings for his mother's approval and affection.
It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.
16. Angel Beats! (Angel Beats!)
Angel Beats takes place in the afterlife and focuses on Otonashi, a boy who lost his memories of his life after dying. He is enrolled into the afterlife school and meets a girl named Yuri who invites him to join the Afterlife Battlefront — an organization she leads which fights against God. The Battlefront fight against the student council president Angel, a girl with supernatural powers.
It has an average vote of 7.9 on TMDB.
17. Laid-Back Camp (ゆるキャン△)
Nadeshiko, a high school student who had moved from Shizuoka to Yamanashi, decides to see the famous, 1000 yen-bill-featured Mount Fuji. Even though she manages to bike all the way to Motosu, she's forced to turn back because of worsening weather. Unable to set her eyes on her goal, she faints partway to her destination. When she wakes up, it's night, in a place she's never been before, with no way of knowing how to get home. Nadeshiko is saved when she encounters Rin, a girl who is out camping by herself. This outdoorsy girls story begins with this first encounter between Nadeshiko and Rin.
It has an average vote of 8.2 on TMDB.
18. Grand Blue (ぐらんぶる)
A college student joins the local diving club after meeting some rowdy upperclassmen. New adventures in booze and the ocean await.
It has an average vote of 7.495 on TMDB.
19. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke (君に届け)
Nicknamed "Sadako" for her spooky appearance, high schooler Sawako begins to break out of her shell when she befriends popular boy Kazehaya.
It has an average vote of 8.5 on TMDB.
20. Relic Hunter
Sydney Fox is a professor and globe-trotting "relic hunter" who looks for ancient artifacts to return to museums and/or the descendants of the original owner. She is aided by her linguistic assistant Nigel and occasionally by her somewhat air-headed secretary Claudia. She often ends up battling rival hunters seeking out artifacts for the money.
It has an average vote of 6.7 on TMDB.