Anime shows keep coming like there’s no tomorrow. Each anime season produces a plethora of them, but here are 20 new anime worth watching in one day!
So, sit back, relax, and browse through our list to pick your poison!
Almost all of the shows on this list only contain 12 or 13 episodes, which is perfect for a one-day watch!
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C Danchi
This horror anime is hit-or-miss, leaving you with conflicting sentiments. It just contains four episodes and will take you two hours to complete.
C Danchi's strongest features are its consistent animation, unsettling music, and gore. It's hardly the best horror anime of all time, but it's still worth watching.
I only wish it was longer so that the storyline could be explored more thoroughly.
C Danchi centers around Kimi, a nine-year-old girl who lives in a run-down housing complex in the seaside town of Kurosaki.
When the Koshide family moved into the housing complex, everything changed, and odd things began to happen. Kimi's anguish begins when it is discovered that the Koshide family worships a Cthulhu-like god!
Campfire Cooking in Another World
Even if you're sick and tired of isekai anime, Campfire Cooking in Another World is a must-see. It may be an isekai anime, but it has a unique and amusing plot that you shouldn't miss out on!
Campfire Cooking in Another World depicts a young salaryman who is summoned and isekai'd to another world.
However, he is unlike any previous hero with the power to save a kingdom because his special skill is all about online grocery shopping!
So, in order to survive in the isekai world, our protagonist, Mukoda Tsuyoshi, makes the most of his abilities! He orders modern ingredients as well as various foods and snacks in order to make a living!
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Dance Dance Danseur
Dance Dance Danseur is a ballet-centered anime. It revolves around Murao Junpei, a young man who has taken an interest in ballet at such a young age.
However, ever since his father died, Junpei turned his back on ballet, as he had to become a man to protect his family.
Years later, Junpei encounters a beautiful girl named Miyako, who reminds him how beautiful ballet dancing is.
Thus, Junpei steps into the world of ballet once again to compete for the title of Danseur Noble!
This anime is not for everyone, but if you like something new to watch, Dance Dance Danseur is a recommended show.
Studio MAPPA’s animation will steal your breath as you watch the characters dance, but their struggles in life will also bring pain to your heart.
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten
It’s not every day that Fujimiya Amane can find a damsel in distress out in the pouring rain.
It was Shiina Mahiru, the school’s angel, but she is not interested in love, let alone dating someone at this point in time.
What will happen if fate intervenes and Amane and Mahiru find themselves caring for each other out of the blue?
Will they still deny their chemistry, not to mention the growing feelings in their hearts?
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten uses a lot of anime character tropes, but that didn’t stop this show from capturing the hearts of the viewers with its diabetically-inducing moments!
Raven of the Inner Palace
This beautiful fantasy and historical anime is a must-watch! From BN Pictures comes Raven of the Inner Palace, which tells the story of Ryuu Jusetsu.
Unlike other girls in the palace, Ryuu Jusetsu is honored as an imperial concubine who aids the emperor in his various struggles.
She is a mystery woman who lives deep within the palace premises and is said to hold mystical powers.
Raven of the Inner Palace may look like your average Chinese fantasy anime, but wait till its premise grows on you.
You will find each episode interesting as Jusetsu solves all the mysteries and phenomena that come her way.
Tomodachi Game
There aren't a lot of survival anime as interesting and watchable as Tomodachi Game. It is a unique thriller anime that will keep you on the edge of your seat due to its compelling premise and intriguing protagonist.
The Tomodachi Game anime revolves around a group of friends who find themselves fighting for their friendship, and especially their lives, in a series of games.
It all began with a lie, and Katagiri Yuuichi needs to uncover the secrets of every one of his friends to find the traitor who betrayed them all.
The Tomodachi Game anime is full of lies and deception, and the plot twists will surprise you the most!
The rules of the games in the anime are also well-established, so you don’t have to worry about cheap plot-devices that will ruin your experience!
Police in a Pod
This work-life anime is an accurate representation of what it really looks like to work as a police officer. It is an enjoyable show full of witty jokes and comments about society as a whole and its citizens.
Police in a Pod is packed with good moments for mature anime viewers to chew on. It is a very smart work-life anime, and we are living for the characters and their interactions!
This anime follows two police officers and their everyday challenges at their police station!
Akiba Maid War
The maid industry in Akihabara is known for its cute and overtly moe girls.
However, the sector is also infamous for its violent hardcore maids, who have no respect for human life, particularly that of their competitors.
Akiba Maid War combines charming maids with guns, so be prepared for a bumpy ride throughout the series!
This bizarre anime follows Nagomi Wahira, a positive and optimistic maid who joins the Ton Tokoton Maid Café in Akiba.
Unbeknownst to Nagomi, the Akiba Maid scene is not all fun and games; it also has the stench of blood and death!
Do It Yourself!!
As the title suggests, Do It Yourself! is an anime centered on all things DIY.
It follows a group of cute girls doing DIY crafts in their club. This premise may sound simple, but everything about Do It Yourself! is healing and soothing to the eyes!
Pine Jam’s animation is very flawless, having no unnecessary frames or panels that will distract the viewers from appreciating its aesthetics!
Trust me, Do It Yourself! is a must-watch, and your stress in life will be healed in no time from watching the girls do their DIY things.
Ya Boy Kongming!
The surprise show of its season, Ya Boy Kongming! is a very fun and playful anime. It combines history with modern elements, and its humor is just the cherry on top!
What’s more, Ya Boy Kongming! has a banger opening song that will rent free on your head for so many days!
Ya Boy Kongming! follows the legendary tactician Kongming as he gets reincarnated in modern-day Shibuya, Japan. He encounters Eiko Tsukimi, an aspiring singer who wants to be successful in her career.
Thus, Kongming decides to become Eiko’s manager and help propel her success.
Armed only with his knowledge and war strategies, Kongming does the unpredictable to help Eiko work her way to the top!
Call of the Night
Nazuna Nanakusa is a vampire who offers unusual services to her clients. She helps people sleep in all kinds of ways, despite thirsting for her clients' blood when the opportunity arises.
One night, Nazuna met an unusual boy named Kou Yamori, who yearns for the peace and isolation fulfilled by the night lights.
From here on, Nazuna and Kou embark on a series of adventures, but only during the night! Will they fall in love with each other despite living in different worlds?
Call of the Night is a beautiful anime, infused with gorgeous backdrops and animation.
The anime is eye candy, and viewers will be easily attracted to Call of the Night’s flawless aesthetics!
Lookism
Netflix’s Lookism is an impactful anime that delves into discrimination and bullying. It is full of social commentaries, and some scenes may be hard to watch for those who have experienced the same struggles in their lives.
However, Lookism is still recommended for its interesting characters. Sadly, it is just eight episodes long, but it is a worthwhile experience.
Lookism revolves around Park Hyung Seok, a young man who has unflattering looks and physique. Because of this, he has been bullied all his life, which drove him to transfer schools.
A miracle happened, and Park Hyung Seok awakened into the well-toned body of a young man who also had a handsome face.
Will Hyung Seok be able to change his life now that he has been given a chance to live anew?
Romantic Killer
Netflix released a romance anime show called Romantic Killer, and boy, was it a lovely surprise!
It is not your typical romance anime, for it brings something new to the table! Its plot is not tiring, and the characters are all interesting, funny, relatable, and likable!
Romantic Killer stars Anzu Hoshino, a young maiden who doesn’t know the feeling of being in love.
She is not an ordinary girl who dreams of marrying her prince charming one day, for she is more interested in playing video games, eating chocolates, and caring for her pet cat.
But one day, Anzu encounters a peculiar magical creature who forcibly teaches her a lesson about falling in love!
Uncle From Another World
This anime encountered so many delays that a lot of viewers dropped it. But now that it has ended, Uncle From Another World can be the perfect addition to your anime list.
It is satire and is full of references that parody the anime and video game industries.
Uncle From Another World follows Ojisan, Takafumi's 34-year-old uncle, who emerges from a 17-year coma. To Takafumi's surprise, he claims he was isekai'd in another world and given magical powers!
As it turns out, Ojisan is speaking the truth, and Takafumi now wants to use his uncle's abilities to make a living!
What better way to accomplish this than to start a YouTube channel?
Bocchi the Rock!
Perhaps the most relatable anime on this list, Bocchi the Rock!, may be someone’s life story. It follows a young girl named Hitori Gotou, who struggles to fit in and find her place in the world.
Every day, Hitori fantasizes about doing the same things that girls her age should have done already. She wants to meet new people and socialize, but her fears and nervousness constantly get the best of her.
But Hitori had no idea that her talent for playing the guitar would help her break out of her shell and meet others who shared similar interests and hobbies.
Lycoris Recoil
For some, Lycoris Recoil is just a yuri anime with cute girls with guns, but for others, it is a must-watch original anime from A-1 Pictures.
It has a compelling storyline with interesting characters combined with flawless animation that breaks the rules of anime and even gravity!
Lycoris Recoil follows Chisato and Takina, two young girls who are anything but ordinary.
They work in the Lyco Reco Café as servers, but they also work to protect the people from the threat of guns and various syndicates with evil plans.
Tomo-chan Is a Girl
Falling in love with your childhood friend can be problematic, but it is more problematic when your childhood friend doesn’t even see you as a girl!
This is Tomo’s disaster, and she can only do so much to encourage her childhood friend, Jun, to look at her as a potential lover!
Even when Tomo confessed to Jun, it didn’t change anything! He only sees her as a brother due to the number of years they have been so close to each other.
This romantic comedy anime is pure bliss, and we can’t help but laugh at its humor.
My Dress-Up Darling
This list will not be complete without Marin and Gojo from My Dress-Up Darling. It is a given that it is an easy and comfortable anime to watch in one day, and we can’t wait for My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 already!
The best thing about My Dress-Up Darling is not the fanservice (of course), but Marin and Gojo’s efforts to break gender stereotypes. They prove to us that one’s gender doesn’t matter when it comes to one’s hobbies and interests.
My Dress-Up Darling depicts the story of Marin Kitagawa, a beautiful girl who has a fascination with cosplay, and Gojo Wakana, who has taken an interest in crafting beautiful hina dolls.
Chainsaw Man
MAPPA’s Chainsaw Man is one of the most anticipated anime adaptations to date. It has a massive following, and fans are already rallying behind their favorite characters.
It is a very popular show, and you should watch it before new episodes arrive! It’ll be similar to other shounen shows with a number of episodes, so this will be the perfect chance for you to finish it in one day.
Chainsaw Man follows Denji, a young man whose life has forever been changed after he suddenly became the titular Chainsaw Man. He joins the Public Safety Devil Hunters, where he begins to hunt devils that wreak havoc on humanity.
Cyberpunk Edgerunners
Everything about Cyberpunk Edgerunners is made to perfection. It is Studio Trigger’s latest masterpiece, and it wows the viewers with its incredible aesthetics, flawless animation, and exciting plot narrative.
Welcome to Night City, a technologically advanced metropolis where people are obsessed with body modifications.
There exists a young man named David Martinez who struggles to make ends meet after her mother perished in a car accident.
David knows the harsh reality he lives in, and he has no choice but to continue living, even if it means becoming an outlaw.
He became an edgerunner, and his life is forever changed after a military-grade implant called Sandevistan is integrated into his body.
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