Since the early 2000s, Anime on Indian television has been a big hit. From Dragon Ball Z, Beyblade to Naruto all these anime series were well known by the Indian audience. My mother still calls every anime Naruto. As of today anime watching community has grown drastically. We can see the influence of Anime on all the Comic-Con India. In fact, some of these Anime had made a huge impact on the Indian audience.
So we will be discussing the top 10 anime in India according to their popularity. This list contains all the Anime premiered on Television as well as available on streaming websites. This list is a combination of Ranking from various anime forums from India and google search. So let’s see the top 10 anime in India,
10. Black Clover
It was a big hit in India after its premiere. And the popularity is on increasing among Indian audience. Black Clover has one of the best storylines among the present-day Shonen Anime.
The Black Clover anime is based on the Manga of the same name by Yūki Tabata. The storyline follows the adventure of a boy named Asta with a dream to become the Wizard King. Asta has no magic in the magical world where magic is an everyday tool. After he got the power of Anti Magic, he became the magic knight with his childhood friend and rival, Yuno.
Black clover was a hot topic when it premiered online. And it’s becoming a popular anime among the Indian audience watching anime online. Currently, Manga and Anime are both ongoing with only 04 episodes left in anime.
Available on: Netflix
9. One Piece
One of the Big 03 and most popular Shonen Anime with over 964 episodes and is still ongoing. It’s a true mainstream shonen anime. One Piece has a huge fan base in India and was a hot topic in early 2000 when it first premiered in India.
The storyline of One Piece follows the adventure of a 17-year boy named Luffy whose dream is to find the legendary treasure One Piece and be the Pirate King. One day he ate the magic fruit and got the power of elasticity and then he with his crew set on an adventure around to world to find the legendary treasure One Piece. It’s an amazing Action/Adventure anime.
Once it was aired on Indian television for few weeks but later got cancelled due to poor response by the children. This anime was for teens and has several cuts. But after when it became available on online platform it got its huge popularity among Indian audiences.
Available on: Hulu
8. One Punch Man
Saitama the strongest character can defeat anyone with just one punch. Hence, this is the major reason One Punch Man is one of the most popular anime among the Indian audience.
The Storyline follows the Overpowered Protagonist who can disintegrate any enemy with just one punch. In a world full of monsters and heroes saves human from them. Saitama can defeat any monster with just a punch and that’s very boring for him. Therefore, with his disciple Genos, he became a Hero just to have Fun and kill Monsters.
With great storyline, characters and hilarious moments One Punch Man is undoubtedly one of the most loved and popular anime in India.
Available On: Netflix
7. Death Note
Probably one of the highest rated and anime out there. It got 09/10 at IMDb. Therefore, it’s one of the most popular anime in India. Death Note is always the first recommendation for a newbie anime watcher in India.
The storyline follows a high school senior Light Yagami how found a Notebook that can kill the person whose name is written on it. This the book of Shinigami Ryuk who put this Death Note just for some Fun. Light believes that all the criminals must die his hands. However, L one of the genius detective believes criminals should get justice according to Law. It is a well-written story with a clash of two different idiologies.
With two genius characters who want to find each other, this anime has one of the greatest story. Therefore, This anime was one of the most famous anime in India. In addition, It is the first anime for most of the new indian watchers.
Available On: Netflix
6. Attack On Titan
My personal favourite, Attack on Titan is the most hyped anime of 2021 after its season 4 started airing. It became No. 01 Anime after overtaking Death Note at IMDb. It’s the most popular anime at present in India.
The Attack on Titan anime is based on the Manga of the same name by Hajime Isayama. The storyline follows the boy Eren Yeager, whose mother got eaten by a Titan after the wall protecting then got breached by a high Colossal titan. Therefore, to avenge his mother Eren with his two friends Mikasa and Armin joined the military.
This is one of the most amazing well-written manga of all time. The character development is extraordinary in this anime. Therefore currently, this anime is the most discussed anime in the Indian community of anime. In addition, this anime gives the emotion of the real world, where all audience can relate to.
Available on: Hulu
5. Bleach
One of the Big 03, most popular Shonen Anime with best sword fight and amazing power ups. This is a all packed anime with, well written story, amazing fights, comedy and adventure.
The storyline follows a boy an ordinary high schooler Ichigo Kurosaki, who can see spirits. His life went U turn when his family was attacked by a Hollow, a corrupt spirit that seeks to devour human souls. Then he meets a soul reaper Rukia Kuchiki who got injured while protecting Ichigo’s family. To save his family Ichigo accepts Rukia’s offer to become a soul reaper.
This anime never aired on Indian television, despite of that it’s one of the most popular anime in India. It has a huge fan base in India. Bleach is getting a new season this year after a very long wait.
Available On: Netflix
4. Beyblade
This is the first anime I ever watched. Beyblade is an anime which do not any introduction in India. From a child to a grownup like me everyone knows about Beyblade. Most of the 90s kid had played with a spinning top called Beyblade.
Beyblade follows the storyline of a Thirteen-year-old Tyson Granger who wants to be the greatest Beyblade. Along with his fellow teammates, Kai Hiwatari, Max Tate, and Ray Kon and genius, Kenny went on the world championship of Beyblade. Therefore, with the powerful strength of their Bit-Beasts, they went on a journey to win the championship.
This anime aired on Indian television for a very long. Therefore, it has a very huge fan base in India. The Beyblade spinning top was a very popular toy of its time. I still have my Beyblade with me.
Available On: Netflix
3. Pokémon
Pokémon is one of the most known, iconic and successful anime in India. It doesn’t need any introduction everyone knows about it. It’s most popular among the children in India.
The storyline follows a boy named Ash Ketchum and his adventure to become a Pokémon Master. Pokémon are creatures with different abilities and appearance. Pokémon trainers capture them and train them for battling others.
The reason for its huge success in India is because it aired in Hindi dub for a very long period of time. Its game Pokémon Go was a huge success, even one of my friend Nirup Sundar Mandal was a huge fan of this game he went to another city with me to catch Pokémon and to win a Pokémon match.
Available On: Pokemon.com
2. Naruto
I grew up watching Naruto. I started watching it from 2003 and watched it till the final episode on 2017. It aired for the longest time on Indian television. Therefore, It’s one of the most famous anime in India.
The storyline follows the protagonist Naruto who has a dream to become Hokage one day. The day Naruto born a huge Nine tail Fox attack the village. The 4th Hokage sealed the demon fox in the new born Naruto and sacrifice himself to protect the village.
This anime has put a deep impact on Indian audience. With amazing storyline, epic fights, mind blowing quotes and amazing characters this anime will take you to a extraordinary journey and change your life.
Available On: Netflix
1. Dragon Ball
Undoubtedly Dragon Ball Franchise is the most popular and well-known anime in India. Every 90s kid knows about this anime and it’s still one of the most popular anime in India.
This famous storyline follows the protagonist Goku who loves to train and fight strong people. With his family and friends he saves earth and universe from the strongest villain. This universe has seven set of dragon ball, if placed together can summon a dragon who can make any wish true.
It aired on Indian television in Hindi dub for a very long time. Therefore, it became one of the most famous anime in India. In fact, The movie Dragon ball Super Broly released in Indian theatres. It’s a full packed anime with amazing fights, epic transformation and a well-written storyline. Therefore, Dragon Ball is number one among the Top 10 Anime in India. This anime has its own special place among the Indian audience.
Available On: Hulu
So, this is the list of Top 10 Anime In India.
- Dragon Ball Franchise
- Naruto
- Pokémon
- Beyblade
- Bleach
- Attack on Titan
- Death Note
- One Punch Man
- One Piece
- Black Clover
