Hello guys! Did you miss me!? HAHA! I know you didn’t but I’ll say you did! I am back again with an awesome topic, And it’s none other than: Top anime that will make you smarter! Well, I believe my otakus are already smarter than anyone! But still, it’s a good thing to seek knowledge since knowledge is power!
So, below is the list of the best anime recommendations that will make you smarter in one way or another! Let’s begin!
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Anime That Will Make You A Genius (Recommendations)
21. Yona of the Dawn
| Impact | Plot | Character writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15/20 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
7/10 |
39/50 |
Yona of the Dawn may seem like a typical historical romance with some fights for the throne for many of us. To be honest, it is actually. It does contain a little drama, some mystery, and adventure.
However, politics, strategic management, and war tactics are some things that this anime contains. It gives you a broader aspect of how things work in a country. One can’t help but feel drawn towards the extreme details about how things happen in reality.
20. Bakugan Battle Brawlers
| Impact | Plot | Character writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15/20 |
7/10 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
39/50 |
Most of the anime fans happen to be gamers as well. So what more would one ask if we get games within the anime? Oh yeah! Bakugan Battle Brawlers is one such anime. The story revolves around versatile friends and a game (live play) by changing dimensions. Sounds cool, right?
The best part is the Bakugan, the essentials of this game. Hey, hold on! There is more to this simple game because it isn’t just one. All the players, including our main protagonist, Dan, have to use their very best to protect their weapon and their favorite companion, i.e., their Bakugan.
This anime displays perfectly how quick-witted and intelligent all its characters are. Also, you can get some tips on how to survive and win in games.
19. Dr. Stone
| Impact | Plot | Character writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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16/20 |
7/10 |
9/10 |
7/10 |
39/50 |
Don’t judge this anime by its name. It is definitely not based on a protagonist made of stone, LOL. The story revolves around a young genius. He is set to revive every human being; when he finds himself awake in a petrified world. He says that there were chemicals that he could use to bring everyone back to normal.
Science, facts, experiments, and techniques this anime has so much to learn from that once you start watching it, there are no breaks. Senku Ishigami will make you an expert in chemicals, whether you like chemistry or not, (At least you will get good grades without effort).
18. Liar Game
| Impact | Plot | Character writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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16/20 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
7/10 |
40/50 |
As the name suggests, this anime is based on a game of lies. You know not all heroes are upright and honest. Some are honest in telling lies as well. This is the case of our hero in the Liar Game. Shinichi is an expert swindler, and he does his best to manipulate truths and facts to save the female lead, Nao.
This anime is full of strategies, plans, and secrets. You will have to rack your brains to see through the lies and get the hang of it.
17. The Promised Neverland
| Impact | Plot | Character writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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16/20 |
7/10 |
9/10 |
8/10 |
40/50 |
A few rare stories make you curious enough to predict the things happening around you. This anime is on top of the list. It will make your brain thirsty for making predictions and deductions. The story revolves around a group of children; Orphans.
They live their life in the orphanage without a worry in the world. However, one day Emma, along with Ray and Norman, finds out that they live in a Demon’s den as their food. Luckily, they are wise children, and they decide to uncover the mastermind behind all this while trying to protect their friends and escape.
Mystery, deductions, hypothesis…this anime will turn you into a fine detective.
16. Steins; Gate
| Impact | Plot | Character writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17/20 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
41/50 |
Time travel is always a brain-racking subject yet, at the same time, enjoyable as well. Steins;Gate is one such anime that will keep you occupied in time travelling. This story revolves around friends who have transformed their microwave into a time machine.
It does not take them into the future or something, LOL! It just takes their messages to the past. They don’t stop at just sending messages. They start doing various experiments, and then the plot develops further.
One thing to note here is that you will have a different idea of your surroundings after watching this one. This anime jerks your brains to think about various what-ifs.
15. My Hero Academia
| Impact | Plot | Character writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17/20 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
8/10 |
42/50 |
This anime actually proves that gaining experience by observing others actually is very useful. The plot revolves around the young protagonist, Gon. He is not so exceptional in his abilities, but he can learn and do things that will blow your mind once he focuses.
His aim is to become an exceptional hero like the legendary All-Might. You don’t need to tire your brains for this one. LOL! I am just giving you a breather here. However, this anime does activate your brain to act on the positive side.
You will see how observing others keenly in some situations help you become a better version of yourself.
14. No Game No Life
| Impact | Plot | Character writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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17/20 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
42/50 |
This anime will actually make you think that trickery and bluffing are legalized. Strategies, gaming, and skills to survive and win are something to look out for in this anime. The story revolves around two siblings.
Shiro and Sora make up a famous gaming duo, Blank. Their life changes when they find themselves in another world. They finally find a suitable place to show off their gaming skills in this realm.
If you want some tips on gaming overall, you need to watch this one. It will be a breather for tired and lazy brains.
13. Parasyte
| Impact | Plot | Character writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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18/20 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
8/10 |
44/50 |
Parasyte is one of the most unique and entertaining anime series of the past decade. This anime created massive hype because of its memorable protagonists and expertise. However, this parasite is not your ordinary, everyday one.
The story revolves around a teenager, Shinichi, affected by a strange Parasyte. This parasyte named itself Migi. And he can transform into weapons, has a mouth and human eyes on occasions. The story revolves around Shinichi, Migi, and their survival.
The brilliance in this anime is that Migi, the hand-shaped protagonist, is a genius who learned Japanese in one day. (Woah! I started to learn a year ago, and I am still stuck with the basics, LOL). Migi is a strategist, and he knows how to win a battle.
You will be shocked to learn that we are far behind Migi in his genius even with our completely functioning brains.
12. Kakegurui
| Impact | Plot | Character writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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18/20 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
44/50 |
Gambling is not such a good thing but guess what? After watching this anime, you get to know a whole different gambling world. Okay so, the plot revolves around an academy that trains elites to win in all sorts of problems they would face through gaming and gambling. The reward is whoever will get the loser as their servant.
Moreover, the academy is in chaos when our main protagonist, Yumeko, joins in. She is a highly intellectual individual with distinctive analytical capabilities. She takes over gambling with her skills and becomes a threat to everyone.
This one is highly recommended if you want to have some brain teasers. Also, if you want to know how to survive a deadly situation by manipulating the odds, then give this one a go.
11. Gosick
| Impact | Plot | Character writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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18/20 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
44/50 |
This one is all about mysteries and then interlinked puzzles. The plot revolves around two young students labelled as a ghost and grim reaper. Once they get to know each other, they notice their fates are linked.
You will learn the art of deductions, perception, and keen observation from only a 15-year-old lady (yeah, this might be embarrassing, but who cares, LOL). I got to learn why the intuitions of geniuses are always correct…because they deduct and predict. Duh!
If you are looking for detective stories and mystery mania, then this one is our pick for you.
10. The Irregular at Magic High School
| Impact | Plot | Character writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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18/20 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
45/50 |
Okay, guys, so who wants the ability to classify people whether they are hostile or docile? Well, I, for one, definitely need this one these days. Shiba, our main protagonist, is a highly skilled magician and highly tactful.
This plot revolves around high schoolers, especially Shiba, who live in a world where magic determines their value. In this era, magic is the new technology without which you are deemed useless.
If you are interested in political warfare, then this one is highly recommended. Shiba’s strategic skills and tactfulness in categorizing people and determining their intentions will give your brain a tricky exercise.
9. Classroom of the Elite
| Impact | Plot | Character writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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18/20 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
45/50 |
Apart from anime, I bet we all are well-versed with the Hitman series. It wouldn’t be odd to think that a few of us tried to act like one at some point. This anime gives you that kind of vibe. The plot is set in a future where an academy enforces students to become experts in all fields to help their country.
Our main protagonist, Kiyotaka, is a student of this academy. He is known to be laid back and a loser. However, he has many secrets. He is apparently the sole survivor of “White Room.” It is a place that trains children to become individuals with superhuman abilities.
You will be in awe of his intelligence and how he makes everyone fall for him because of his brains. It’s really hard to keep up with him; not everyone is a genius after all.
8. Hunter X Hunter
| Impact | Plot | Character writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18/20 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
45/50 |
Coming up with a unique idea that is logical and makes sense, and then transforming that idea into an anime is an incredible feat. Hunter X Hunter is a combination of a number of such ideas. The plot revolves around a young boy becoming an accomplished hunter like his father.
The best part is that you will get to see glimpses of the creator’s mind, not only in the characters but the plot itself. The meticulous concepts portrayed, actually make you believe that your body can evolve to such lengths. Simply put, this one will broaden your horizons and ideas about life itself.
7. Code Geass
| Impact | Plot | Character writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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19/20 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
46/50 |
The story revolves around Lelouch. He is a former prince, working undercover as Zero, of the rebel army, “Order of the Black Knights.” Lelouch is determined to find the truth about his mother’s death. During his journey, many things happen, and he decides to bring back peace to the world.
Along the way, he gains the power of absolute obedience. This anime is plain genius. With his mind-blowing chess strategies and high I.Q, Lelouch will make your brains go crazy. I never thought a high schooler would be a master strategist.
Code Geass is the epitome of politics, warfare strategies, and exceptional skills that will turn you into an intellectual.
6. Assassination Classroom
| Impact | Plot | Character writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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19/20 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
46/50 |
Get ready, guys; Koro Sensei is here to transform you into the world’s best assassin with his rare and unimaginable tricks and quirks. Where else will you find such an aesthetic villain; who teaches you ways to assassinate him?
As the name suggests, the anime is all about assassination but on another level. Along with other students, Nagisa is tasked to study under the creature that apparently destroyed the moon. Not only that, he will probably eradicate the earth in half a year.
But he is generous enough to help you improve your grades and will teach you ways to assassinate that even hitmen have never heard of. Excitement, curiosity, passion, and trickery, this anime is full of stuff you will be regretting missing.
5. Fullmetal Alchemist
| Impact | Plot | Character writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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19/20 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
46/50 |
Okay, so this one here gives me serious personality goals and a hell of embarrassment. I mean, look, our main protagonist, Edward, became the youngest state Alchemist at age 12. Where I was running leisurely with my teddy all over the place when I was 12, ROFL! However, since it is an anime, I am relieved.
Yet, you are bound to envy the brains of this young alchemist. The story revolves around Edward and his journey to restore his brother’s body. All he needs is a Philosopher’s stone that can apparently solve half his worries.
You will have an extra hand of knowledge about alchemy once you are done with watching it. Rest assured, you will be able to show off as a Philosopher in alchemy after this.
4. Bleach
| Impact | Plot | Character writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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20/20 |
10/10 |
10/10 |
10/10 |
50/50 |
This anime is fully loaded with exhilarating fights and intriguing plot twists for most of the fans. Yet, it is one of the few anime where the enemies’ brains are remarkable and praise-worthy. The plot revolves around Ichigo, a human turned substitute Shinigami, and his trials after his awakening.
If you want to learn the art of hoodwinking people into thinking they are correct, then this anime is necessary. Detailed plans and strategies to keep your enemies in the palm of your hand will help you survive many difficult situations.
(Not that you actually have to go out and fight with villains after this, LOL).
3. Naruto
| Impact | Plot | Character writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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20/20 |
10/10 |
10/10 |
10/10 |
50/50 |
It is one of the anime series that needs no introduction. Many of you might only see the fantastic action sequences and exciting plot. However, each character of this anime is a genius in their own way.
(Man, after watching this, I thought I was the dumbest…like even the kids here are far better than me.)
The brains of Kakashi, the high I.Q of Shikamaru, the calm analysis of Itachi, the devilish secret plans of Madara, the quick judgement of Sasuke, the mischiefs of Gaara, and unexpected and flawless techniques of Naruto are going to leave you dumbstruck.
Not only that, but there are a lot more that will make your brain work like a strategist even in dreams.
2. Detective Conan
| Impact | Plot | Character writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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20/20 |
10/10 |
10/10 |
10/10 |
50/50 |
What can make you smarter, if not a detective series? They always keep your mind actively working and exercising. The thrill, curiosity, and deductions are the best food for a lazy brain.
The name describes the story as well. It revolves around a young detective (for specific reasons) and his life of solving crimes with mysteries at the top. If you ever have thoughts about becoming a detective, then seek guidance from the best of the best—Detective Conan.
His style of solving mysteries, analytical judgments, and perception will turn you into a highly intellectual and brilliant human.
1. Death Note
| Impact | Plot | Character writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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20/20 |
10/10 |
10/10 |
10/10 |
50/50 |
You will hardly find anyone who doesn’t know about the mighty “Death Note.” I mean, beauty, skills, and brains are a combo, you can’t find anywhere but here. One of the best things I learned from this anime is that sweets will help your brain become a genius. (This is the only way to legalize my obsession with sweets! LOL)
Jokes apart, the calm and composed strategizing of Light, the keen analysis and collected deductions of L, and their ability to keep cool in all situations will keep you stuck to your screen. The protagonist and antagonists of the series will make you believe that being a genius is very easy.
(As for me, it will take multiple reincarnations to simply keep up with the detailed explanations of these geniuses. ROFL! What about you?)
So, if you want an exercise for your mind and want to learn how to evade dead ends, this one
Which Anime Have You Watched? Do You Like?
With this, we bring an end to our list of anime that will turn you into a genius for sure; I know you guys already are but think of it as an upgrade, HAHA. Hope these help you to become the intellectual version of yourself. Do let me know your thoughts and deductions about this list. I am always open to discussions with my skillful fellas.
I will see you soon with another exciting topic. Until then, I bid you adieu.
