8 Toei Animation Shows Every Anime Fan Should Watch
Toei Animation is one of the biggest companies in anime, and some of its shows are must-watch titles for every fan!
One Piece
Synopsis: "Monkey. D. Luffy refuses to let anyone or anything stand in the way of his quest to become the king of all pirates. With a course charted for the treacherous waters of the Grand Line and beyond, this is one captain who'll never give up until he's claimed the greatest treasure on Earth: the Legendary One Piece!"
Where to Watch: Pluto, Netflix, Crunchyroll, Hulu
prevnextSailor Moon
Synopsis: "Usagi Tsukino is a cheerful schoolgirl who often finds herself in unwanted trouble. One day, she saves a talking cat named Luna who gives Usagi a brooch that transforms her into Sailor Moon, guardian of love and justice!"
Mononoke
Synopsis: "In feudal Japan, evil spirits known as mononoke plague the countryside, leaving a trail of fear in their wake. One mysterious person has the power to slay the mononoke where they stand; he is known as the Medicine Seller, and he vanquishes the spirits using the power of his Exorcism Sword. In order to draw his sword he must understand the Form, Truth and Reason of the mononoke. Armed with a sharp wit, the Medicine Seller wanders from place to place, striking down the evil spirits in his wake."
Where to Watch: Crunchyroll, Netflix
prevnextPretty Cure
Synopsis: "Nagisa Misumi is an outstanding athlete and daring girl that doesn't take time to study but has a very strong sense of justice. Honoka Yukishiro is an honor-roll student always boasting the best grades in her class. The two are 8th graders at the Verone Junior High School for girls. Nagisa and Honoka each encounter Mepple and Mipple – two mysterious creatures who came down from the sky one night. These two strange creatures grant Nagisa and Honoka the power to transform into superheroes called "Cure Black" and Cure White", and thus the two girls become guardians of planet Earth."
Where to Watch: Crunchyroll
prevnextGegege no Kitaro
Synopsis: "Meet Kitaro. He's just like any other boy, except for a few small differences: he only has one eye, his hair is an antenna that senses paranormal activity, his geta sandals are jet-powered, and he can blend into his surroundings like a chameleon. Oh, and he's a three-hundred-and-fifty-year-old yokai (spirit monster). With all the offbeat humor of an Addams Family story, Kitaro is a lighthearted romp in which the bad guys always get what's coming to them."
Where to Watch: Crunchyroll, Tubi
prevnextDigimon Adventure
Synopsis: "A group of children are snatched from Earth and transported to a bizarre digital world populated by strange creatures. Armed with powerful Digivices and aided by friendly Digital Monsters known as Digimon, the children must confront a dark menace that threatens the Digiworld and, ultimately, Earth itself."
Where to Watch: Hulu, Crunchyroll
prevnextSlam Dunk
Synopsis: "Winning isn't everything in the game of basketball, but who wants to come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They have one last year to make their captain's dream of reaching the finals come true-will they do it?
Hanamichi Sakuragi's got no game with girls--none at all! It doesn't help that he's known for throwing down at a moment's notice and always coming out on top. A hopeless bruiser, he's been rejected by 50 girls in a row! All that changes when he meets the girl of his dreams, Haruko, and she's actually not afraid of him! When she introduces him to the game of basketball, his life is changed forever..."
Where to Watch: Crunchyroll, YouTube
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