Top Pov Anime Recommendations

Koe no Katachi

Also known as A Silent Voice.

Studio: Kyoto Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance , Slice of Life

After transferring into a new school, a deaf girl, Shouko Nishimiya, is bullied by the popular Shouya Ishida. As Shouya continues to bully Shouko, the class turns its back on him. Shouko transfers and Shouya grows up as an outcast. Alone and depressed, the regretful Shouya finds Shouko to make amends.



Tags: Disability , Bullying , Rehabilitation , Language Barrier , Coming of Age , Suicide , Male Protagonist , Tragedy , Primarily Teen Cast , School , Time Skip , Heterosexual , POV , Female Protagonist , Urban , Shounen , Unrequited Love

Chainsaw Man

Also known as Chainsaw Man.

Studio: MAPPA
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Horror , Supernatural

Denji is a teenage boy living with a Chainsaw Devil named Pochita. Due to the debt his father left behind, he has been living a rock-bottom life while repaying his debt by harvesting devil corpses with Pochita.

One day, Denji is betrayed and killed. As his consciousness fades, he makes a contract with Pochita and gets revived as "Chainsaw Man" — a man with a devil's heart.



Tags: Demons , Monster Boy , Urban Fantasy , Anti-Hero , Male Protagonist , Gore , Shapeshifting , Tragedy , Body Horror , Urban , Henshin , Psychosexual , Shounen , Coming of Age , Monster Girl , Primarily Adult Cast , Anthropomorphism , Heterosexual , Found Family , Yakuza , Guns , Assassins , Crime , CGI , Age Gap , Cannibalism , Homeless , Police , Revenge , Amnesia , POV , Nudity , Zombie , Angels

Tokyo Revengers

Also known as Tokyo Revengers.

Studio: LIDENFILMS
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Romance , Supernatural

Takemichi Hanagaki is a freelancer that's reached the absolute pits of despair in his life. He finds out that the only girlfriend he ever had in his life that he dated in middle school, Hinata Tachibana, had been killed by the ruthless Tokyo Manji Gang.

The day after hearing about her death, he's standing on the station platform and ends up being pushed over onto the tracks by a herd of people. He closes his eyes thinking he's about to die, but when he opens his eyes back up, he somehow had gone back in time 12 years.

Now that he's back living the best days of his life, Takemichi decides to get revenge on his life by saving his girlfriend and changing himself that he'd been running away from.



Tags: Gangs , Delinquents , Time Manipulation , Age Regression , Male Protagonist , Primarily Male Cast , Tragedy , Urban , Ensemble Cast , Philosophy , Crime , Revenge , Alternate Universe , Shounen , Love Triangle , Cute Boys Doing Cute Things , Motorcycles , Heterosexual , Bullying , Suicide , School , Detective , POV , Mopeds , Aliens

86: Eighty Six

Also known as 86 EIGHTY-SIX.

Studio: A-1 Pictures
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Mecha , Sci-Fi

Called “Juggernaut,” these are the unmanned combat drones developed by the Republic of San Magnolia in answer to the attacks by the autonomous unmanned drones of the neighboring Empire of Giad, the “Legion”. But they’re only unmanned in name. In reality, they are piloted by the Eighty-sixers—those considered to be less than human and treated as mere tools.

Determined to achieve his own mysterious ends, Shin, the captain of Spearhead Squadron, which is comprised of Eighty-sixers, continues to fight a hopeless war on a battlefield where only death awaits him.



Tags: Class Struggle , Military , War , Tragedy , Dystopian , Survival , Politics , Post-Apocalyptic , Female Protagonist , Ensemble Cast , Seinen , Robots , Guns , Proxy Battle , Male Protagonist , Conspiracy , Real Robot , Primarily Teen Cast , Philosophy , Memory Manipulation , Achronological Order , Artificial Intelligence , CGI , Necromancy , Unrequited Love , Gore , Lost Civilization , Suicide , Travel , Kuudere , Super Power , POV , Body Horror , Nudity

serial experiments lain

Also known as Serial Experiments Lain.

Studio: Triangle Staff
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Mystery , Psychological , Sci-Fi , Supernatural

We're all connected... There is the world around us, a world of people, tactile sensation, and culture. There is the wired world, inside the computer, of images, personalities, virtual experiences, and a culture all of its own. The day after a classmate commits suicide, Lain, a 14-year-old girl, discovers how closely the two worlds are linked when she receives an e-mail from the dead girl: I just abandoned my body. I still live here...

Has the line between the real world and the wired world begun to blur?



Tags: Denpa , Virtual World , Philosophy , Dissociative Identities , Augmented Reality , Female Protagonist , Memory Manipulation , Cyberpunk , Artificial Intelligence , Software Development , Cosmic Horror , Gods , Conspiracy , Cult , Suicide , Religion , Urban , Meta , Video Games , Tragedy , Primarily Female Cast , Amnesia , Afterlife , Adoption , Orphan , POV , Anti-Hero , Drugs , Trains , Yuri , Aliens , School , Death Game , Age Gap , Bullying , Zombie

86: Eighty Six Part 2

Also known as 86 EIGHTY-SIX Part 2.

Studio: A-1 Pictures
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Mecha , Sci-Fi

The second cour of 86: Eighty Six.

Having bid Lena farewell, Shin and the surviving members of the Spearhead squadron continue into the heart of Legion territory. There, they endure countless hardships until they're rescued by the Federal Republic of Giad, a reformed nation that offers them a second chance at a peaceful life. But it isn't long before a sense of duty calls the Eighty-Six back to the battlefield. Choosing to enlist in the military, they willingly walk back through the gates of hell, this time joined by a peculiar new ally-Frederica Rosenfort: a haughty young girl with a rare ability and wisdom far beyond her years.



Note: The last two episodes were originally set to air in the first two weeks of January 2022, but were postponed to the second and third week of March due to production issues.

Tags: Military , Dystopian , War , Tragedy , Class Struggle , Politics , Robots , Male Protagonist , CGI , Survival , Primarily Teen Cast , Kuudere , Guns , Ensemble Cast , Necromancy , Philosophy , Ghost , Real Robot , Seinen , Suicide , Super Power , Female Protagonist , Gore , Time Skip , POV , Unrequited Love

Chainsaw Man: Reze-hen

Also known as Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc.

Studio: MAPPA
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Horror , Romance , Supernatural

Theatrical follow-up to Chainsaw Man.

Denji became “Chainsaw Man”, a boy with a devil’s heart, and is now part of Special Division 4’s devil hunters. After a date with Makima, the woman of his dreams, Denji takes shelter from the rain. There he meets Reze, a girl who works in a café.



Tags: Demons , Monster Boy , Male Protagonist , Monster Girl , Urban Fantasy , Tragedy , Urban , Heterosexual , Henshin , Gore , Body Horror , Shapeshifting , Assassins , Anti-Hero , Psychosexual , Philosophy , Fake Relationship , POV , Coming of Age , Work , Shounen , Female Protagonist , Nudity , Love Triangle , Surreal Comedy , School , Swimming , Angels , Coastal , CGI , Femboy

Shangri-La Frontier

Also known as Shangri-La Frontier.

Studio: C2C
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy , Sci-Fi

"When was the last time I played a game that wasn't crap?" This is a world in the near future where games that use display screens are classified as retro. Anything that can't keep up with state-of-the-art VR technology is called a "crap game," and you see a large number of crap games coming out. Those who devote their lives to clearing these games are called "crap-game hunters," and Rakuro Hizutome is one of them. The game he's chosen to tackle next is Shangri-La Frontier, a "god-tier game" that has a total of thirty million players. Online friends... An expansive world... Encounters with rivals... These are changing Rakuro and all the other players' fates! The best game adventure tale by the strongest "crap game" player begins now!



Tags: Video Games , Virtual World , Male Protagonist , Otaku Culture , Swordplay , Anthropomorphism , Travel , Shounen , Slapstick , Animals , Anachronism , Unrequited Love , Curses , Kemonomimi , Primarily Animal Cast , Assassins , Gender Bending , Shapeshifting , Heterosexual , POV , Dullahan , Goblin , Fugitive

Yagate Kimi ni Naru

Also known as Bloom Into You.

Studio: TROYCA
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance , Slice of Life

Yuu Koito thought love would be something amazing and magical, but when a male friend asks her to date, she feels nothing. She doesn't even know how to respond until she overhears the student council president of her new high school, Touko Nanami, turning down a similar request. With Touko's help, Yuu manages to let her friend down gracefully, but then Touko confesses that she, herself, is starting to have feelings for Yuu, leaving Yuu in a quandary. Yuu doesn't think that she's in love with Touko, but she does feel something. As Yuu joins the Student Council, and she and Touko become closer, her confusion about her feelings only continues to grow. Because you can't control who you love, or who falls in love with you.



Tags: Yuri , Female Protagonist , LGBTQ+ Themes , Coming of Age , School , Aromantic , Primarily Female Cast , School Club , Asexual , Love Triangle , Primarily Teen Cast , Philosophy , Bisexual , POV , Shounen , Acting , Meta , Trains , Writing , Athletics

Isekai Oji-san

Also known as Uncle from Another World.

Studio: Atelier Pontdarc
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy

​Seventeen years ago, Takafumi's uncle fell into a coma, but now he's back like a man risen from his grave. Soon, Takafumi discovers two bizarre things: His uncle treasures video games above all else, and, while comatose, he was actually transported to another world as some heroic guardian! Now, not only does Takafumi have to room with an uncle who is literally magical, he also has to catch the guy up on two decades of history—smartphones, high-speed internet, modern anime tropes…and the traumatic outcome of the '90s console war!



Tags: Isekai , Parody , Magic , Meta , Male Protagonist , Seinen , Video Games , Primarily Adult Cast , Otaku Culture , Tsundere , Elf , Surreal Comedy , POV , Memory Manipulation , Satire , Heterosexual , Slapstick , Female Harem , Reverse Isekai , Tragedy , Nudity , Urban Fantasy , Achronological Order , Dragons , Crossdressing , Gender Bending , Episodic , Shapeshifting , Prison , Virtual World

Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu

Also known as The Summer Hikaru Died.

Studio: CygamesPictures
Status: Finished
Genres: Horror , Mystery , Psychological , Supernatural , Thriller

Two best friends living in a rural Japanese village: Yoshiki and Hikaru. Growing up together, they were inseparable… until the day Hikaru came back from the mountains, and was no longer himself. “Something” has taken over Hikaru’s body, memories, feelings… and everything they know begins to unravel.



Tags: Monster Boy , Rural , Tragedy , Cosmic Horror , Male Protagonist , Gods , Mythology , Body Horror , LGBTQ+ Themes , Urban Fantasy , Primarily Teen Cast , Unrequited Love , Boys' Love , Curses , Seinen , Mixed Media , Philosophy , School , POV , Detective , Denpa , Asexual , CGI , Aromantic , Disability

Takopii no Genzai

Also known as Takopi's Original Sin.

Studio: ENISHIYA
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Psychological , Sci-Fi

A Happy alien, Takopi, lands on Earth with one mission: to spread happiness! When he meets Shizuka, a lonely fourth grader, he vows to bring back her smile using his magical Happy Gadgets. But as he uncovers the pain in her life, Takopi learns that true happiness may require more than gadgets.



Tags: Tragedy , Denpa , Parenthood , Bullying , Primarily Child Cast , Time Manipulation , Estranged Family , Suicide , Aliens , Female Protagonist , Philosophy , School , Crime , Time Skip , Shapeshifting , Revenge , Memory Manipulation , Ensemble Cast , Rural , Heterosexual , POV , Achronological Order , Gore , Clone

Dead Mount Death Play

Also known as Dead Mount Death Play.

Studio: GEEKTOYS
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Fantasy , Supernatural , Thriller

As a legendary hero nears victory against a necromancer known as The Corpse God, things take an unexpected turn with the dark sorcerer’s final gambit—reincarnation magic. This last-ditch effort catches the brave fighter off guard, and now he’s a boy named Polka Shinoyama in a whole new world! The showdown between good and evil just got epic.



Tags: Urban Fantasy , Crime , Urban , Conspiracy , Male Protagonist , Necromancy , Isekai , Magic , Reincarnation , Ghost , Ensemble Cast , Seinen , Anti-Hero , Police , Assassins , Gangs , Cult , Detective , Fugitive , CGI , Reverse Isekai , Skeleton , Zombie , Tragedy , Bar , Noir , Nudity , Vampire , Exorcism , Large Breasts , POV , Suicide

Haikyuu!!: Gomi Suteba no Kessen

Also known as HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle.

Studio: Production I.G
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Sports

Theatrical follow-up to Haikyuu!! TO THE TOP 2. The first film of Haikyuu!! FINAL.

The Spring Nationals tournament continues on, with Karasuno High matched against rivals Nekoma High, the fated battle between cats versus crows, also known as the highly anticipated “Dumpster Battle”. This match is the long awaited ultimate showdown between two opposing underdog teams.



Tags: Volleyball , Shounen , School Club , Male Protagonist , Primarily Male Cast , Ensemble Cast , Primarily Teen Cast , Coming of Age , POV

Uchiage Hanabi, Shita kara Miru ka? Yoko kara Miru ka?

Also known as Fireworks.

Studio: Shaft
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance , Supernatural

The film is set on one day during summer vacation, and follows a group of boys who try to view a fireworks display from the town lighthouse to see if they look round or flat when viewed from the side. Meanwhile, one of the boys, Norimichi, receives an invitation from his crush Nazuna to run away with her.



Tags: Time Manipulation , Alternate Universe , Heterosexual , Urban Fantasy , Philosophy , Rural , Coming of Age , Male Protagonist , Primarily Teen Cast , School , POV , Swimming , Love Triangle

Ninja Kamui

Also known as Ninja Kamui.

Studio: E&H Production
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Sci-Fi

Higan is a Nukenin - a former ninja who escaped his clan and is hiding from his violent past in rural America with his family. One night, he is ambushed by a team of assassins from his former organization who exact a bloody retribution on Joe and his family for betraying their ancient code. Rising from his seeming “death,” Joe will re-emerge as his former self - Ninja Kamui - to avenge his family and friends. Kamui is a 21st century ninja, a shadowy anachronism who pits his ancient skills against high-tech weaponry with brutal finesse. He must face off against trained assassins, combat cyborgs, and rival ninjas to bring down the very clan that made him.



Tags: Ninja , Revenge , Assassins , Male Protagonist , Gore , Tragedy , Primarily Adult Cast , CGI , Foreign , Cyborg , Super Robot , Anti-Hero , Urban , Crime , Tokusatsu , Cyberpunk , Henshin , Detective , Swordplay , Police , POV

Seishun Buta Yarou wa Santa Claus no Yume wo Minai

Also known as Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus.

Studio: CloverWorks
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Mystery , Psychological , Romance , Supernatural

Sequel to the film Seishun Buta Yarou wa Randoseru Girl no Yume wo Minai.

After encountering various girls going through Puberty Syndrome, Sakuta Azusagawa's high school days have come to a close, and he is now a university student. He enrolls at a university in Kanazawa-hakkei alongside his girlfriend Mai Sakurajima, a nationally famed actress. Off campus, he stumbles upon an out-of-season miniskirt Santa. Precognitive dreams, an anonymous online singer, poltergeists buzzing on social media... A mysterious tale with enigmatic phenomenons surrounding girls with wavering hearts starts again. Puberty continues...



Tags: College , Urban Fantasy , Heterosexual , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Alternate Universe , Memory Manipulation , Female Protagonist , Acting , Idol , Time Skip , CGI , POV , Age Gap , Kuudere

Mahoutsukai no Yome SEASON 2

Also known as The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2.

Studio: Studio Kafka
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Romance , Slice of Life , Supernatural

The second season of Mahoutsukai no Yome.

Chise was able to accept Elias and herself, if not necessarily everything about her situation. After Cartaphilus fell back into a slumber that would not last forever, Chise was able to go back to her regular life. Then she receives an invitation from a mutual aid organization for mages called the College. Under the British Library exists a secret society of mages. Encounters and interactions with people are about to open some new doors. This is a story about saving yourself to save another.



Note: Episode 1 of season two premiered in a preview screening event together with "Fuyu no Okorimono" at Tachikawa Cinema City's Cinema Two in Tokyo on March 11, 2023.  

Tags: Urban Fantasy , Magic , Female Protagonist , Mythology , Fairy , School , Heterosexual , Rural , Age Gap , Teacher , Monster Boy , Marriage , Kuudere , Tragedy , College , Animals , Orphan , Skeleton , Outdoor Activities , Foreign , Disability , Shapeshifting , Adoption , Monster Girl , CGI , Tomboy , POV , Chibi , Time Manipulation , Shounen , Werewolf

Miru Tights

Studio: Yokohama Animation Lab
Status: Finished
Genres: Ecchi , Slice of Life

A rainy morning in April. Cherry blossoms are struck by the rain and floats in the puddle. High school students enter the school gate, carrying various colors of umbrellas.

"Good morning, Ren," Yua greeted Ren, wearing wet tights in front of the shoe cupboard. When Ren faced her glumly, Homi, who was drenched, joined them as if she is jumping. The girls discuss the new semester.

The girls live their irreplaceable school life as the seasons change.



Tags: Feet , Female Protagonist , Primarily Female Cast , School , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Episodic , Teacher , Yuri , Nudity , POV

Inu ni Nattara Suki na Hito ni Hirowareta.

Also known as My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog.

Studio: Quad
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Ecchi , Romance , Supernatural

They say every dog has his day. That’s especially true for our protagonist, who was just turned into a dog and now lives every day under the care of his crush, Inukai-san! She happily dotes on her new companion, and while he wants to return to human form someday, there’s something wonderful about being cared for by the person he loves. Enjoy life through the eyes of a dog in My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog!



Tags: Primarily Female Cast , Feet , POV , Nudity , Human Pet , Animals , Masturbation , Heterosexual , Male Protagonist , Primarily Teen Cast , Love Triangle , Shounen , Reincarnation , Female Harem , Yandere , School Club , Achronological Order , Urban , School