Top 10 Anime That Defined a Generation

Astro Boy (1963): The Pioneer of TV Anime

Astro Boy set the foundation for TV anime, introducing the world to serialized animation.

Dragon Ball (1986): The Birth of Shonen Action

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Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995): Redefining Mecha and Psychological Drama

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Sailor Moon (1992)

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One Piece (1999)

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Naruto (2002)

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Attack on Titan (2013)

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My Hero Academia (2016)

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