Hello! I hope you’re doing fine because for this blog, I will be sharing some that I think are the most recommended anime about arts.
The word “art” itself is broad. It could be in any form you want. There are arts like singing, painting, architecture, filmmaking, dancing and many more. But, what is more exciting is that artists are able to define art through other arts. Just like how anime, as an art, defines dancing, as an art.
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There are artistically inclined people who are fond of anime. Some are lowkey doing art style like anime, while others are doing commissions and making money out of it. But, I still hold on to the fact that all of us are born artistically inclined.
And, as a member of the society that both appreciates art and anime, it is quite satisfying to watch anime that is centered with art.
So, here are 20+ anime about different types of art.
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Best Art Anime (Recommendations)
21. Le Portrait de Petit Cossette
| Theme | Plot | Character Writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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16/20 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
8/10 |
38/50 |
First on our list is an anime that is centered on a Japanese art student named Eiri Kurahashi. He works in a shop that is full of antique materials. As Eiri’s attention span shortens and his demeanor dramatically shifts, his friends begin to worry about him. They swiftly concluded that this was his problem with a girl.
Yeah, they’re kind of right. A beautiful girl is stuck in an old piece of glass from France. Eiri can’t get rid of her image, even though she looks like she’s living in a different world inside this glass. As he draws more and more likenesses of this weird little girl, he realizes that he has become completely in love with her. He draws her almost every day.
He learned her name is Cossette d’Auvergne. He recognized her because of the Italian artist, Marchello Orlando. He also learned that she and her family were killed in the same way. One time, when Eiri was closing the shop, a voice from nowhere told him not to leave. Finally, he finally meets the object of his desire, making him agree to the deal that he doesn’t fully realize.
What do you think of that deal? Do you think he’ll be happy after that? Learn more by watching Kozetto no Shouzou.
20. Sarusuberi: Miss Hokusai
| Theme | Plot | Character Writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15/20 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
39/50 |
This next anime, if you may not be familiar with it, is about an artist in one of the world’s most densely populated metropolises, a veritable kaleidoscope of people from all walks of life, from peasants to artists, to economists, to samurai masters.
This anime revolves around Tetsuzo, a well-known artist of his generation, now in his mid-fifties, who works hard in his garbage-filled home-atelier. His works range from a huge Bodhidharma painted on a broad 180 square meter sheet of paper to a pair of birds painted on a tiny rice grain. He’d charge a fortune for any job that didn’t pique his interest.
O-Ei, Tetsuzo’s third daughter, inherited her father’s talent and intransigence, and often painted instead of him, unrecognized. Her art is so potent that it can cause problems.
Europe would discover Tetsuzo’s enormous skills decades later. He was known by the name Katsushika Hokusai. However, few people know that the woman who aided him throughout his life and substantially influenced his art is O-Ei, Master Hokusai’s daughter: the unsung story of a woman overshadowed by her father.
Do you think the story of O-Ei will remain unsung? Well, I’m not going to tell you! Just watch Sarusuberi for you to be enlightened about what really happened
19. Sketchbook: Full Color’s
| Theme | Plot | Character Writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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16/20 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
41/50 |
For this next anime, it tells us about an overly passionate girl named Sora Kajiwara and her fellow art club members.
Sora Kajiwara finds the world full of fascinating and adorable things to sketch, like her favorite cats. If you’re like me, who loves cats, then you can really relate to Sora. Even if certain things can’t be captured with pencil and paper, she always has her sketchbook with her. Despite her shyness and childishness, she joins her school’s art club.
Like Sora, each of her art club mates has a unique idea and personality. Sora continues to break out of her shell and see more of the world around her, sketching whatever is on her mind or in her heart.
What do you think comes with joining an art club? You already know that it is not always fun, right? That’s why I recommend watching Sketchbook: Full Color’s to know the unique idea and personality of each of her clubmates!
18. Memories (Magnetic Rose)
| Theme | Plot | Character Writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15/20 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
42/50 |
Up next is an anime from a collection of three anime short films, collectively entitled: Memories.
Magnetic Rose is an anime that took place in a faraway part of space.The engineers, Heintz Beckner and Miguel Costrela, locate a derelict mansion after tracking a distress call to an abandoned space station.
Their inquiry reveals a hidden secret concerning the awful fate of a renowned opera singer Eva Friedel. They quickly get hallucinations and must fight to maintain their sanity in order to survive.
If you’re a little bit curious how this anime appears on the list of anime about art, then I recommend you to watch Memories (Magnetic Rose).
17. Monthly Girls' Nozaki Kun
| Theme | Plot | Character Writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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16/20 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
42/50 |
If you’re curious about a manga artist’s life, then I recommend you to watch Monthly Girls Nozaki-Kun.
It all began with Chiyo Sakura, a happy-go-lucky high school girl who fell in love with Umetarou Nozaki. When Chiyo confesses to Nozaki, he hands her an unknown autograph. Is it some sort of rejection? Well, I don’t know, I never had one.
Only to find out that boy is actually the well-known Shoujo Mangaka, a manga artist behind the pen name Sakiko Yumeno! That series of miscommunications led Chiyo to become Nozaki’s manga assistant. Imagine having an autograph of a manga artist and becoming his assistant, Chiyo is worth the jealousy after all.
Chiyo tries to help Nozaki with his comic, hoping he will notice her feelings. Will Nozaki notice and reciprocate Chiyo’s love for her? What do you think will happen? I know, but I think it would be better to know it by yourself. Watch Monthly Girls Nozaki-Kun to know more!
16. Carole and Tuesday
| Theme | Plot | Character Writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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16/20 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
42/50 |
You might want another level of art. Not national, not international, not world-wide, but an interstellar musical anime. Then, I highly recommend watching Carole & Tuesday.
By its title, it is a story revolving around Carole and Tuesday. It took place 50 years after the human race terraformed mars. At this time, AI advancements dominate all kinds of stuff.
Carole and Tuesday came from different cities and different types of living, but their love for music helped them understand each other. Carole has been working and playing keyboard at night, while Tuesday escaped over the control of her wealthy family just to pursue her acoustic music career.
After a chance meeting, the two decide to perform music. Against the world’s dominant AI singers, they believe they can express themselves through song. Will their efforts and luck be enough to accomplish Martian greatest miracle? Well, I am not going to tell you! Watch Carole & Tuesday to know more!
15. The Garden Of Words
| Theme | Plot | Character Writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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16/20 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
43/50 |
This next anime talks about the art of designing worn materials. It is an anime that emphasizes the attention and dedication needed to design shoes. It revolved around Takeshi Akizuki, who skipped classes every rainy day just to design shoes.
One time, he meets a lovely woman named Yukari Yukino. Takao wants to get Yukari new shoes, so he keeps meeting with her even though it’s raining.
The two are able to get rid of their fears just by being together, without even realizing it. Their relationship will be tested once the rainy season ends.
Will their relationship pass the incoming test? I can not tell you because it is for you to find out! Watch The Garden Of Words to learn more!
14. Hibike Eupohonium
| Theme | Plot | Character Writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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17/20 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
43/50 |
This next anime is quite interesting. For me personally, with our norms that have set female musicians as kind of rare, just like our euphonist female MC, knowing a highly skilled one can be interesting. If you haven’t watched this yet, then Hibike Eupohonium is highly recommended.
This anime is centered around Kumiko Oumae, a euphonist. But due to a somewhat failed incident in her middle school , she was thinking that she could start high school not-being a musician anymore.
Kumiko was inspired to make music again by her bandmates as she was surrounded by multiple people who showed interest in brass music. But chaos reigns within the band. Despite their desire to compete in the national band competition, just competing in the local festival will be difficult unless they find a new band advisor.
Do you think they can pass all of their upcoming challenges? Well, you can find out by watching Hibike Eupohonium.
13. Honey and Clover
| Theme | Plot | Character Writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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17/20 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
44/50 |
Well, this next anime has a special place on this list of anime about arts. This sweet anime that talked a lot about friendship and took place in a school where characters are arts students.
This story revolves around Yuuta Takemoto. He had these two roommates: Shinobu Morita, an eccentric senior who always misses class, and Takumi Mayama, a sensible senior. Takemoto had never thought about his future until he met Hagumi Hanamoto and fell in love at first sight.
Hagumi enrolls in Takemoto’s university and quickly befriends popular pottery student Ayumi Yamada. Ayumi already knows her three flatmates and has a crush on one of them.
Well, do you think they can all fit in the same group altogether? Watch Honeya and Clover so you can tel.
12. Princess Tutu
| Theme | Plot | Character Writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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17/20 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
44/50 |
Do you want to watch something very princessy and fairy-tale-like? Well, I recommend this next anime for you! This anime revolves around Ahiru (Japanese for “duck”), a bumbling, charming, and friendly MC, who seems implausible. Ahiru is as magical as the town’s talking cats and crocodiles, and it is because she is a duck!
She was once a duck, but she is now a human girl, transformed by the enigmatic Drosselmeyer to discover her purpose.
Using her magical egg-shaped jewelry, Ahiru can transform into Princess Tutu, a gorgeous and brilliant ballet dancer. It’s Ahiru’s job to get back the pieces that were broken off of her prince’s heart so that an evil raven would never be free again.
Do you want to know how artistic ballet can be? Well, join Princess Tutu on her journey to retrieve the lost shards of her prince’s heart.
11. Given
| Theme | Plot | Character Writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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20/20 |
9/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
45/50 |
Mafuyu is eager to expand his musical knowledge and create new music. Akihiko’s on-and-off boyfriend, Ugetsu Murata, tried to help him.
Ugetso are having a hard time letting Akihiko go. Just like a man who is split between resentment for the past and hopefulness to their future.
When it gets closer to the tournament, Haruki starts to wonder about his roles in the band and the trust he had for Akihiro.
I was curious at first about what happened. If you haven’t watched Given yet, well, I’m not going to tell you the answers I got.
Mafuyu is eager to expand his musical knowledge and create new music. Akihiko’s on-and-off boyfriend, Ugetsu Murata, tried to help him.
Ugetso are having a hard time letting Akihiko go. Just like a man who is split between resentment for the past and hopefulness to their future.
When it gets closer to the tournament, Haruki starts to wonder about his roles in the band and the trust he had for Akihiro.
I was curious at first about what happened. If you haven’t watched Given yet, well, I’m not going to tell you the answers I got.
10. Welcome To The Ballroom
| Theme | Plot | Character Writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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19/20 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
45/50 |
If you want to watch some artistically graceful dance performances, then Welcome to the Ballroom is one of my top recommendations.
This anime revolves around Tatara Fujita, a bashful middle schooler with no specific future plans. He has survived by avoiding conflict and fitting in with the throng. But blending in isn’t enough for Tatara to avoid difficulties from bullies. Luckily, Kaname Sengoku saves him.
Tatara was invited to Kaname’s dance studio. Tatara is intrigued by Sengoku’s imposing demeanor, despite never having entered such a place. When Tatara is given the chance to dance with fellow classmate Shizuku Hanaoka, he realizes that being in the spotlight and performing in front of others is what keeps him coming back. Tatara enters the world of competitive dancing with a sincere desire to develop.
If you’re interested in the things that happened after that, then it’s your time to watch Welcome to the Ballroom!
9. Bakuman
| Theme | Plot | Character Writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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18/20 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
45/50 |
You cannot have a list of art-related anime without including Bakuman. This anime talks about a person who was destined to be a manga artist until one incident shifted his career. But once you’re destined for it, there’s no turning back.
This story is about Moritaka Mashiro, who aspired to be a mangaka like his uncle, Tarou Kawaguchi, creator of a successful joke manga. After a tragic event, he abandons his dream and spends his middle school years studying to become a salaryman. Even though Moritika already abandoned his dream, he still practices drawing by himself. Not until Akito Takagi, the school’s top student and aspiring writer, discovers Moritaka’s detailed drawings.
Akito approaches Moritaka, offering to become a mangaka together. In order to get his crush, Miho Azuki, to participate in the anime adaptation, Moritaka must persuade her to do so. So, the two began making manga under the pen name Muto Ashirogi, wanting to become the best mangaka in Japan.
Do you know what happened to their journey as a writing duo? Watch Bakuman to learn more.
8. Nodame Cantabile
| Theme | Plot | Character Writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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19/20 |
9/10 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
45/50 |
We all know that music is a type of art. So, next on our list of anime about art is a musical anime that focuses on two people: a man who plays the violin and a lady who plays the piano.
The story begins with a violinist, Shinichi Chiaki. His desire is to play among the influential people of Europe. He comes from a respectable family and is a notorious perfectionist who is harsh on himself and others. Shinichi is only held back by his aversion to flying. So he’s stuck in Japan.
Shinichi meets Megumi Noda, or Nodame, in his fourth year at Japan’s finest music university. On the surface, she appears disheveled and aimless. Shinichi is awestruck by Nodame’s music when he first hears her play the piano.
Shinichi is shocked to learn that Nodame is his next-door neighbor and that she has fallen madly in love with him. Do you believe in their chemistry? Not that science one. If you do, well, it is your sign to watch Nodame Cantabile.
7. Shirobako
| Theme | Plot | Character Writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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20/20 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
46/50 |
This next anime is somehow relatable to me personally. It is about five students who showed their support and love for anime.
The five students are: Shizuka Sakaki, Ema Yasuhara, Aoi Miyamori, Misa Toudou, and Midori Ima
When these five best friends from Kaminoyama High School found their mutual love for anime, they formed the animation club.
Their first amateur anime show took place during the culture festival, inspiring them to seek careers in business and eventually develop their own popular show.
After 2 years and half, Ema and Aoi have landed jobs at Musashino Animation. Others, though, are having trouble finding work. Misa has been steadily working for models in a car company, but it doesn’t make her happy. Midori is a college student who wants to become a storyteller.
These five girls will discover that, despite obstacles, ambitions may be realized with dedication and a dash of wacky inventiveness. Watch Shirobako to learn more.
6. Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
| Theme | Plot | Character Writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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19/20 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
46/50 |
If you’re craving to watch some anime that is centered on some bands and music, Then, Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad is one of my recommendations.
It revolves around Yukio “Koyuki” Tanaka, 14, a depressed youngster with no ambitions. But when Koyuki saves a strange-looking dog named Beck from a group of local kids, everything changes. Ryuusuke “Ray” Minami, 16, is a rising guitarist and former member of a popular rock band.
Ray decides to start playing guitar in order to help him achieve his dream of leading the ideal rock band.They form BECK with Ray’s younger sister Maho and a few other members. Beck covers the group’s rise to fame in Japan.
Where do you think their talents will bring them as artists? Well, it’s for you to find out! Watch Beck’s Mongolian Chop Squad to learn more!
5. Barakamon
| Theme | Plot | Character Writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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19/20 |
9/10 |
10/10 |
9/10 |
47/50 |
If you’re looking for a male MC that is handsome, young, and talented with that bad boy attitude, just like what’s in most girls’ dreams, then the narcissist calligrapher Seishuu Handa of Barakamon is the one I recommend the most.
One time, he lost his temper when a veteran criticized his work. This resulted in his exile to the Goto Islands. It is both a punishment and a means of self-reflection for his father.
Surrounded by something that he is not used to, Seishuu must try to build his own distinct artistic style. As time passes by, the arrogant calligrapher learns more than he ever expected from his eccentric neighbors, who can’t mind their own businesses.
Do you think it’s enough character development for Seishuu? Well, you can watch Barakamon to find out.
4. Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu
| Theme | Plot | Character Writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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19/20 |
9/10 |
10/10 |
9/10 |
47/50 |
As an anime lover, Japanese style art is somehow interesting and worth learning. If you feel the same way I do, this is a must-watch anime series.
This is centered on Yotarou, a former yakuza member who, rather than returning to a life of crime, wishes to perform rakugo, a traditional Japanese style of comic storytelling. Inspired by the great practitioner Yakumo Yuurakutei’s performance, he resolves to see the man who transformed his life. When Yakumo hears Yotarou’s plea for help, he has no choice but to accept his first apprentice.
Yotarou meets Konatsu, a sassy young lady who has been living with Yakumo since the death of her loving father, Sukeroku Yuurakutei, another famous rakugo singer.
Despite studying other approaches, Yotarou is captivated by Sukeroku’s distinctive style of rakugo. Seeing this brings back memories for Yakumo, who recalls a day when he made a pledge to his fiercest adversary.
This is a tale set in both the past and present, emphasizing the art of rakugo that follows the lives and souls of individuals committed to preserving the art of rakugo.
If you are curious to know more about Japanese art, then I recommend watching Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu.
3. Your Lie In April
| Theme | Plot | Character Writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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19/20 |
10/10 |
10/10 |
9/10 |
48/50 |
Most of you might know this, or might have watched this multiple times. But you can’t make a list of anime with art without including music from Your Lie in April.
This story revolves around the pianist Kousei Arima. He once said that the human metronome is accompanied by music. But after Saki Arima’s death, his mother, Kousei’s mental state deteriorates, and he loses his ability to hear his own piano.
For two years, with his buddies Tsubaki Sawabe and Ryouta Watari, Kousei has avoided the piano. But everything changes when he meets Kaori Miyazono, a gorgeous violinist who inspires him to return to music. This is an award winning anime. I hope you have already watched it because it is not something you can miss.
If you haven’t yet, then pause everything that you’re watching and watch Your Lie in April.
2. Blue Period
| Theme | Plot | Character Writing | Animation | Total |
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19/20 |
10/10 |
9/10 |
10/10 |
48/50 |
This next anime is pretty much brand new. This may be familiar to some, but not to all. This revolves around Yatora Yaguchi, a delinquent student with decent grades but lacking drive and motivation. He spends much of his time tagging around with his slacker pals, hoping to have something significant to do every day.
Yatora ponders his predicament as he takes in the vibrant beauty of Shibuya. He uses a paintbrush to express his sentiments about the awe-inspiring landscape. Then, after getting positive feedback on his work, he decides to apply to Tokyo University, which has a very good chance of getting him into school.
Yatora faces many difficulties, with intelligent peers, an unwavering disregard for the great arts, and the approval of his parents. It’s important for him to make it seem like his lack of experience won’t stop him from getting into the program he wants.
A lot of upcoming challenges may face Yatora. Do you think he can handle them all? Well, you may want to start watching Blue Period to learn more!
1. Nana
| Theme | Plot | Character Writing | Animation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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20/20 |
10/10 |
10/10 |
8/10 |
48/50 |
If you’re new to anime, you may not know about this one. This was one of the best anime before the year 2010. This is about two people with the same name, Nana.
Nana Komatsu is a naive, lazy high school student who chases her crushes. Despite repeated failures in her hunt for love, her spirits remain high. At 20, she boards a train bound for Tokyo, hoping to reunite with her current lover.
Nana Osaki, on the other hand, is sassy. She falls in love with music and becomes one of the band members after joining a local band in high school. With her romance and her musical career on the line, she chooses the latter and leaves her boyfriend. She aspires to be a great singer and takes the same train as her namesake on her 20th birthday.
The two females with the same name but completely different goals end up sharing an apartment by chance. They form a strong and unique relationship that will sustain them on this odyssey of love, music, friendship, and tragedy.
This anime is more than just an impeccable set of music. The realistic characters really reflect what you do in real life. One of the most enjoyable animes to watch
Do you want to know why this is number one on this list? Well, watch Nana to know why.
Do you like painting theater singing dancing architecture filmmaking music literature sculpture drawing ?
There are dozens and dozens of anime that are about art. The ones I listed here are the ones I think I can recommend.
I hope that after reading this, you will be able to watch some of the artistically good anime that are about art. So, that’s all for this blog, guys! Sayonara!
