Top 10 Anime Action Shows
The top 10 anime action shows, ranked by IMDb rating (weighted for vote count) across 105 eligible shows. 9 of them are streaming in India right now on SonyLIV, Netflix and Prime Video — each links to exactly where to watch it.
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Attack on Titan
2013IMDb 9.1 · 7,19,965 votes
Defines modern anime action with titan battles, mystery, and relentless pacing that revolutionized the genre.
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
2009IMDb 9.1 · 2,32,762 votes
Combines intricate alchemy-based combat with emotional storytelling and flawless narrative structure across 64 episodes.
Streaming on SonyLIV
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One Piece
1999IMDb 9.0 · 3,50,970 votes
Pioneering long-running adventure anime with escalating battles, diverse fighting styles, and unwavering character devel
Streaming on SonyLIV
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Hunter x Hunter
2011IMDb 9.0 · 1,78,768 votes
Features innovative power system, tournament arcs, and chimera ant saga that set new standards for action anime.
Streaming on Netflix and SonyLIV
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Cowboy Bebop
1998IMDb 8.9 · 1,66,096 votes
Stylish neo-noir action grounded in character dynamics and directorial brilliance that influenced decades of anime.
Streaming on Netflix
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
2023IMDb 8.9 · 67,196 votes
Subverts fantasy action tropes with introspective character arcs and combat choreography emphasizing consequence over sp
Streaming on Netflix and SonyLIV
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Vinland Saga
2019IMDb 8.8 · 1,30,901 votes
Delivers brutal, grounded action sequences rooted in Viking history with visceral animation and psychological depth.
Streaming on SonyLIV, Netflix and Prime Video
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Dragon Ball Z
1989IMDb 8.8 · 1,02,533 votes
Pioneering battle-shonen that defined anime action conventions through iconic tournaments and transformations still refe
Streaming on Netflix
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Naruto Shippūden
2007IMDb 8.7 · 2,17,095 votes
Extended ninja-based combat with memorable chakra mechanics, evolving technique variety, and emotional fight choreograph
Streaming on Netflix and SonyLIV
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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
2006IMDb 8.7 · 1,01,016 votes
Strategic action centered on psychological warfare and mecha duels, subverting typical power-based competition tropes.
Streaming on SonyLIV
Frequently asked
- What is the best Anime Action show of all time?
- By IMDb rating (weighted for vote count), Attack on Titan (2013) tops this list with an IMDb score of 9.1 from 7,19,965 votes.
- How is this list ranked?
- We rank by IMDb rating using a Bayesian weighted score (IMDb's own Top-250 method), which balances a title's rating against how many people voted — so a very high score from only a handful of votes doesn't outrank a slightly lower score from tens of thousands. Titles need a minimum vote count to qualify.
- Where can I watch these Anime shows in India?
- 9 of the 10 titles on this list are streaming in India right now. Tap any title to see exactly which OTT platform (Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5 or Apple TV) it's on, or to get an alert when a not-yet-streaming one lands.
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