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10. Soccer Fever Soccer Feveris one of the many classic soccer animes that took advantage of the FIFA mania that had stormed the world back in the early 1990s. Made in anticipation of the 1994 FIFA World Cup held in Pasadena, California,Soccer Fevercaptured the hype felt by the whole world. The plot of this anime series follows Brian Thompson, a journalist who’s reporting on the happenings of the World Cup. He invites us—the audience—to join him as he recounts some of the most breathtaking moments in FIFA World Cup history....

10.Hitorijime My Hero A teenaged boy, who’s bullied by the neighborhood gang, is saved by an infamous street fighter—and that man turns out to be his homeroom teacher at school next year. They develop a bond that runs deeper than either of them could have ever expected. Hitorijime My Herois a romance drama slice-of-life anime series of theyaoivariety, meaning it features romantic relationships between males. The characters are fairly well-written and their dynamics are compelling to watch, but it’s definitely won’t be everyone’s cup of tea....

10. Psycho-Pass If you’ve seen the filmMinority Report, you’ll be familiar the premise ofPsycho-Pass. This anime series takes place in a future where science has gotten so good that it can assess a person’s mental state and tell whether they’re psychologically prone to committing crimes. And if it’s determined that someonewillcommit a crime, the state can arrest them before they actually cause any harm. What setsPsycho-Passapart is how it dives head-first into the impact that this mechanism has on society and the people who are charged with upholding the law....

10. Akame ga Kill! When Tatsumi travels to his country’s capital city to raise money for his poor village, he finds more problems there than he had at home. Things become especially complicated when Night Raid, a group of assassins that are determined to bring down the corrupt government, enlist him to help them in their endeavors. While there, he meets none other than Akame, one of the best sword-wielding assassins in all the land....

10. Sol Bianca: The Legacy (1999) Running at only six episodes,Sol Bianca: The Legacyis the shortest series on this list. And yet, it packs tons of action into its short runtime. The crew of the Sol Bianca, led by the cool and calculated Feb and the headstrong April, are on a mission to steal one of the most valuable artifacts from Old Earth. This anime series features stunning space battles and intense moments between characters....