65+ Best Short Anime Shows You Can BINGE!

Updated October 3, 2022 by Ernie

Watching short anime series is the perfect way to end a day. This kind of series often has 12-13 episodes that can be completed within 34 hours, making it the ultimate binge watchable content! However, just because it is short does not mean that it doesn’t have a quality story. On the contrary, most of these shows that have 12 or 13 episodes are the ones that have brilliantly crafted plots. In this article, we will be taking a look at some of the best short anime shows that not many people are talking about!

 

SHORT ANIME YOU CAN BINGE-WATCH IN A DAY (RECOMMENDATIONS)

 

66. Yuru Camp

Information
Title	Yuru’s Camp
Genre	Slice of Life
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	C-Station
Premiered	2018
Duration	23 minutes per episode

Yuru’s Camp introduces us to Rin Shima, whose dream vacation is to camp at Mount Fuji. She likes to camp alone and prepares for it all by herself. However, a lost girl named Nadeshiko takes refuge at her camp and starts getting to know her. They’re literally having the best time of their lives while camping, nothing fancy. 

 

65. Natsume’s Book of Friends

Information
Title	Natsume’s Book of Friends
Genre	Slice of Life, Drama
Type	TV
Episodes	13
Studios	Brian’s Base
Premiered	2008
Duration	24 minutes per episode

This anime tells us the story of Takeshi Natsume, who has the ability to see creatures called Youkai. He was alone. Nobody accepted him. There was no one who cared about him. One day, Natsume accidentally ends up freeing Madara, a spirit in the form of a cat. Madara notices that Natsume resembles his grandmother,  who had the same story as Natsume. She also created the Book of Friends that is in the possession of Natsume. Now, Natsume must keep the book protected from the Youkai, and in return, he demands Madara to become his bodyguard. Madara agrees, and that’s when things get complicated. 

 

64. Grand Blue

Information
Title	Grand Blue
Genre	Comedy
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Zero-G
Premiered	2018
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Grand Blue introduces us to Iori Kitahara, who joins a university in the coastal town of Izu. He lives above his uncle’s scuba diving shop, Grand Blue. Iori is all up for a perfect university experience, but he gets involved in the carefree activities of the diving club members. When his cousin gets to know about it, she gets depressed. Grand Blue is a story of the misadventures of Iori and his newfound friends. 

 

63. Mononoke

Information
Title	Mononoke
Genre	Fantasy, Horror
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Toei Animation
Premiered	2007
Duration	22 minutes per episode

Mononke opens in feudal Japan, where evil spirits known as mononoke have wreaked havoc everywhere. There’s only one person who can face these evil spirits. He is known as the Medicine seller and he uses his Exorcism Sword in order to slay the spirits. However, he must be careful with slaying the mononoke as they could harm him as well. 

 

62. A Place Further Than the Universe

Information
Title	A Place Further Than The Universe
Genre	Adventure, Comedy
Type	TV
Episodes	13
Studios	Madhouse
Premiered	2018
Duration	23 minutes per episode

Mari Tamaki is a curious girl who always thinks about what lies beyond the universe. However, she is afraid of getting herself in trouble and doesn’t really trust  her abilities muchwhich why she refrains from exploring such things. However, now that she’s in the second year of high school, she decides to not let her fear control her life. She also comes across a girl who thinks the same thing. Together, they’re both going to unveil the mystery behind things they find fascinating.

 

61. Blood Blockade Battlefront

Information
Title	Blood Blockade Battlefront
Genre	Action, Comedy
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Studio Bones
Premiered	2015
Duration	26 minutes per episode

This anime takes us to a world where all kinds of supernatural beings live alongside humans. The place we’re talking about here is Hellsalem’s lot where a mysterious portal suddenly opened up, making all supernatural creatures infiltrate the area. Libra is an organization that is working to keep peace between both humans and monsters. That organization is full of weirdos. 

Enter Leonardo Watch, who is an aspiring photographer. One day, he gets the mysterious powers of “all seeing eyes of gods”. However, her sister’s eyesight vanishes. That’s when he decides to go into Hellsalem’s lot. He joins Libra and finds it hard to adjust to life with them. But he must hold on until he has gotten all his answers. 

 

60. Just Because!

Information
Title	Just Because
Genre	Drama, Romance
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Pine Jam
Premiered	2017
Duration	23 minutes per episode

Just Because intrpduces us to a bunch of students who come across a transfer student that changes their lives forver. We’re introduced to Eita who reunites with a bunch of his friends after coming back to his tow after four years. We’d get to see a love triangle in this one! 

 

59. Say I love You

Information
Title	Say I Love You
Genre	Drama, Romance
Type	TV
Episodes	13
Studios	Zexcs
Premiered	2012
Duration	24 minutes per episode

This sweet anime introduces us to Mei Tachibana, who was distrustful of friends as she used to think that they will only hurt you. That kind of perspective came to be ever since she was wrongfully accused of the death of a student by her own friends. However, after coming across Yamato Kurosawa, her life begins to change. Yamato takes an interest in her and wants to become her friend. One day, Yamato ends up kissing Mei in order to save her from a stalker. That’s when Mei fell for him. They start dating each other. However, their relationship is not so perfect. There are ups and downs and misunderstandings which make their relationship look ugly. But they will get through every misunderstanding and stay strong till the end. 

 

58. Takt Op. Destiny

Information
Title	Takt Op. Destiny
Genre	Action, Fantasy
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Madhouse, MAPPA
Premiered	2021
Duration	23 minutes per episode

Takt Op. Destiny introduces us to a group of monsters called D2 that have wreaked havoc on Earth after a meteorite fell. The only thing that could make them weak and go insane was music. In retaliation, they destroyed everything that created music. However, a bunch of teenagers did not give up and had this power of music that was able to defeat the D2. The girls who had the power of music were led by their conductors. That’s how their journey to eradicate the D2 from the face of the Earth begins. 

 

57. Sasaki to Miyano

Information
Title	Sasaki to Miyano
Genre	Slice of Life
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Studio Deen
Premiered	2022
Duration	23 minutes per episode

This anime tells us the story of how Miyano becomes  obsessed with Sasaki, his upperclassman, after he saved one of Miyano’s classmates from getting bullied. Miyano is confused about Sasaki’s constant attempts to get close to him despite his cold nature. Now, Miyano has a secret; he is Fudanshi—a person who likes to read Boy’s Love manga. It’s a side of him that he didn’t want others to know  but ended up telling it to Miyano. Sasaki borrows a BL manga from him, and surprisingly, he enjoys reading it. Sasaki is fishy. He has his own goals. However, as he spends more time with Miyano, he eventually gets very close to him. That’s where the trouble begins. Sasaki to Miyano is a brand new BL Anime that you’d definitely enjoy watching!

 

56. High School of the Dead

Information
Title	High School of the Dead
Genre	Action, Horror
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Madhouse
Premiered	2010
Duration	24 minutes per episode

High School of the Dead is about a bunch of zombies infecting people and turning them into zombies. Rei and Takashi are the two students who are determined to put an end to this zombie apocalypse and to save their respective families. 

 

55.  World’s Finest Assassin

Information
Title	The World’s Finest Assassin
Genre	Action, Drama
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	SILVER LINK
Premiered	2021
Duration	23 minutes per episode

This anime introduces us to a highly skilled assassin who ends up getting killed on one of his missions. However, he finds himself reincarnated in another world, a world full of magic. Now, with his vast knowledge, our main protagonist must use these skills in order to become the best assassin in order to accomplish the goal given to him the day he was reincarnated.

 

54. The Misfit of the Demon King Academy

Information
Title	The Misfit of the Demon King Academy
Genre	Action, Fantasy
Type	TV
Episodes	13
Studios	SILVERLINK
Premiered	2020
Duration	23 minutes per episode

The Misfit of the Demon King Academy tells us the story of Anos Voldigord, a formidable and feared demon. As he was too overpowered, he got bored of warfare and chose to get reincarnated, with the hopes  that he’d return  to a peaceful world. Anos was reincarnated 2000 years into the future, where he saw his descendants. They lived peaceful lives but became too weak because of it. Anos enrolls in the Demon King Academy. As he was too overpowered and often challenged authority, he was branded as a misfit. However, no one knows his true identity.

 

53. Usagi Drop

Information
Title	Usagi Drop
Genre	Slice of Life
Type	TV
Episodes	11
Studios	Production I.G
Premiered	2011
Duration	22 minutes per episode

Daikichi’s grandfather has an illegitimate 6-year-old daughter, which is very embarrassing for his family. However, after his grandfather dies, he decides to take care of the little girl. Now, Daikichi is about to experience what it’s like to be a parent despite being a bachelor. 

 

52. Elfen Lied

Information
Title	Elfen Lied
Genre	Action, Drama
Type	TV
Episodes	13
Studios	Arms, Studio Guts
Premiered	2004
Duration	25 minutes per episode

Elfen Lied introduces us to a strange girl who is named Nyu by both Kouta and Yuka, who found her on a beach. They decide to take her home but are unaware of the fact that, behind her innocent facade, she’s hiding a merciless killer. Their lives are about to be changed forever. 

 

51. Devilman Crybaby

Information
Title	Devilman: Crybaby
Genre	Action, Avant Garde
Type	ONA
Episodes	10
Studios	Science SARU
Premiered	2018
Duration	25 minutes per episode

Devilman: Crybaby is a story of demons invading the earth as they want to control the earth now. Our main character, Akira, is told by a friend that the only way to defeat the demon is to join forces with one of the demons themselves. Akira ends up transforming into a Devilman, and now the fate of humanity lies in his hands. 

 

50. Darwin’s Game

Information
Title	Darwin’s Game
Genre	Action, Mystery
Type	TV
Episodes	11
Studios	Nexus
Premiered	2020
Duration	26 minutes per episode

Darwin’s Game revolves around a high school student named Kaname Sudo, who gets a mysterious email inviting him to try an app called “Darwin’s Game”. As Kaname opens the app, he gets transported into a game world where the players have superpowers named “Sigils.” Now, Kaname must survive the game while fighting other players who are extremely strong. 

 

49. Orange

Information
Title	Orange
Genre	Drama, Romance
Type	TV
Episodes	13
Studios	Madhouse, MAPPA
Premiered	2016
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Takamiya Naho is a sixteen-year-old high school girl who receives a mysterious letter one day. That letter was from her twenty-seven-year old future self. According to the contents of the letter, she must keep an eye on a new transfer student named Naruse Kakeru in her class. Will Naho actually follow the contents of the letter to change the future or will she just ignore it?

 

48. Trinity Seven

Information
Title	Trinity Seven
Genre	Action, Fantasy
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Seven Arcs Pictures
Premiered	2014
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Trinity Seven takes us to the Biblia Academy, where seven girls have seven sins bestowed upon them. We’re introduced to a boy named Arata Kasuga, whose cousin ends up disappearing into another dimension due to a mysterious “Collapse Phenomenon”. Now, Arata comes to the Biblia Academy in order to understand the Collapse Phenomenon and also save his cousin. 

 

47. Terror in Resonance

Information
Title	Terror in Resonance
Genre	Mystery
Type	TV
Episodes	11
Studios	MAPPA
Premiered	2014
Duration	22 minutes per episode

Terror in Resonance takes us to an alternate Tokyo where a mysterious terrorist attacks has ruined the city. No one knows the origin of them. However, there’s a strange video uploaded online that is the only clue the culprit has provided everyone with. The police can’t do much as the terrorists are overpowering them. Who are these terrorists and what do they want?

 

46. Dorohedoro

Information
Title	Dorohedoro
Genre	Action, Comedy
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	MAPPA
Premiered	2020
Duration	23 minutes per episode

Dorohedoro takes us to the city of Hole, where people practice their magic on other people. Enter Kaiman, whose head was transformed into a lizard after being cursed by a sorcerer. Kaiman wants to turn back to his normal self and decides to look for the one who turned him like this with his partner, Nikaido. Now, there’s only one way Kaiman can determine the one who cursed him. He will have to bite the head of any magic user he suspects, and the man inside him will determine if they are the sorcerer or not. Will Kaimon be able to locate the culprit?

 

45. Odd Taxi

Information
Title	Odd Taxi
Genre	Mystery
Type	TV
Episodes	13
Studios	OLM
Premiered	2021
Duration	23 minutes per episode

Odd Taxi tells us the story of a taxi driver named Odokawa who lives a monotonous life. He lives alone as he doesn’t have any family nor any friends. The only people he’s somehow close to are his doctor, named Gouriki, and his classmate from high school, named Kakibana. Everyone he interacts with is definitely not a normal person. All of their conversations lead to a mystery: a missing girl. 

 

44. Prison School

Information
Title	Prison School
Genre	Comedy, Romance
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	J.C Staff
Premiered	2015
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Prison school takes us to a peculiar academy named Hachimitsu Private Academy where there are only five males. The rest of the students are females. The five males are more than happy to be there, but they have no idea they’re stepping into actual hell. The sadistic and dominating members of the Student Council will make sure to make their lives a living hell.

 

43. Blue Period

Information
Title	Blue Period
Genre	Action, Fantasy
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Seven Arcs
Premiered	2021
Duration	23 minutes per episode

Blue Period is definitely one of the best Anime About Art and it was released pretty recently. It introduces us to Yatora, who is a very diligent high school student. He has good grades and good friends, but still, something is missing from his life. One day, he comes across a beautiful painting in the art room. That’s when he decides to pursue art as his career. He’s finding his answers in art, and it’s making him feel something. However, creating art is not as easy as it seems. 

 

42. Saga of Tanya the Evil

Information
Title	Saga of Tanya The Evil
Genre	Action
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Nut
Premiered	2017
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Saga of Tanya the Evil is the kind of Military Anime we’re almost all of us familiar with. It opened in the year 1923. We’re introduced to Tanya Degurechaff, who is a military personnel known for her exceptional skills. She’s ruthless when it comes to attacking her enemies. However, Tanya was actually a man who challenged the Being X and ended up reincarnated as a young girl in a magical world revolving around war. Now, Tanya is quickly climbing  the ranks of the military, and no one can stop her.

 

41. 91 Days

Information
Title	91 Days
Genre	Action, Drama
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Shuka
Premiered	2016
Duration	24 minutes per episode

91 Days takes us to the city of Lawless, where the black market had been thriving for as long as it came into being. We’re introduced to Avilio, who comes across a mysterious letter, urging him to go back to the town of Lawless to take his revenge. Seven years prior, his whole family was murdered by the Vanetti family. Now, he decides to infiltrate the family and becomes friends with their son, Nero. Avilio is all up for revenge now.

 

40. Re-Main

Information
Title	Re-Main
Genre	Sports
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	MAPPA
Premiered	2021
Duration	23 minutes per episode

Re-main is a super short Sports Anime that has stunning animation and a sweet storyline. It revolves around Minato, who lost all his memories due to an accident. This made him stop playing water polo, a sport he was exceptionally good at. He was urged to play water polo by one of his previous team members, and with a new team now, Minato is all up for new beginnings. However, he’s struggling a lot because his teammates are not really good at playing water polo. All of them are trying their best in order to rise up, and they definitely will. 

 

39. Ajin: Demi-Human

Information
Title	Ajin
Genre	Action, Horror
Type	TV
Episodes	13
Studios	Polygon Pictures
Premiered	2016
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Ajin are immortal human beings that are feared by everyone. They avoid any kind of human contact and stay hidden from them. Only 46 of them are known to exist. Enter Kei Nagai, who wants to become a doctor in order to treat her ailing sister. However, he ends up dying and reviving. He learns that he has become an Ajin. Now, Kei goes into hiding, avoiding humans and other Ajin as well. What does fate have in store for Kei?

 

38. Barakamon

Information
Title	Barakamon
Genre	Slice of Life
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Kinema Citrus
Premiered	2014
Duration	22 minutes per episode

Barakamon tells us the story of a calligrapher named Sei who got furious at a judge who was giving a critique on one of his works and ended up punching him in the face. To reflect on what he has done, Sei is sent to a remote island to live. As Sei belongs to a city, he has trouble adjusting to this new rural environment. He finds all the people there annoying and nosy, but the most annoying person in her life was a little girl who was constantly pestering her, not letting him focus. Sei’s perspective on life is going to change as he interacts with the simple residents of the island. 

 

37. Deadman Wonderland

Information
Title	Deadman wonderland
Genre	Action, Horror
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Manglobe
Premiered	2011
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Deadman Wonderland revolves around a high school student named Ganta who witnessed his whole class getting slaughtered in front of him by a mysterious “Red Man”. Ganta is labeled to as murderer and is taken to a prison named Deadman Wonderland. However, the prison he’s been taken to is not an ordinary one. There are many sadistic inmates who are made to fight against each other in order to survive. They will try their best to survive, and Ganta doesn’t really have any experience regarding that.  How will he survive there?

 

36. Taisho Otome Fairy Tale

Information
Title	Taisho Otome Fairy Tail
Genre	Comedy
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	SynergySP
Premiered	2021
Duration	23 minutes per episode

This anime takes us to the Taisho Era, where we’re introduced to Tamahiko Shima, who loses his mother as well as control over his right hand in an accident. As he’s disabled now, and sent to live alone in a desolate area of Chiba. Tamahiko is disheartened at the decision of his father and has given up on life. However, when Yuzuki Tachibana comes into his life, he is seen to improve, but with a lot of struggle from Yuzuki. She tries to open him up slowly and is successful in it. Tamahiko also finds himself enchanted by the positivity of Yuzuki. He ends up opening up to her and starts becoming more cheerful and positive. 

 

35. ReLife

Information
Title	ReLife
Genre	Drama, Romance
Type	TV
Episodes	13
Studios	TMS Entertainment
Premiered	2016
Duration	23 minutes per episode

ReLife revolves around a 27-year-old guy, Arata Kaizaki, who quit his job, and now his parents are pressuring him to return back to the country. Arata gets depressed and has no direction in life now. That’s when he meets Ryo Yoake, who offers him to join a program that will make him look younger and let him go back to high school. This offer entices Arata, and he agrees. How will he deal with things once he’s back in high school?

 

34. Drifters

Information
Title	Drifters
Genre	Action, Adventure
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Hoods Drifters Studio
Premiered	2016
Duration	23 minutes per episode

Drifters is about a force samurai named Toyohisa Shimazu who finds himself in a mysterious corridor and is sucked into a door into a strange world where he comes across a bunch of elves. There, he also meets two warriors who happen to have experienced what he just did. There are other warriors from the history of Japan that are also present there. Now, there’s going to be a fierce battle between them and the formidable Black King. 

 

33. Plastic Memories

Information
Title	Plastic Memories
Genre	Drama, Romance
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Doga Kobo
Premiered	2015
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Plastic Memories introduces us to an 18-year-old guy named Tsukasa who lands a job at the SAI corporation due to his father’s connections. SAI corporations are producers of androids called Giftia who possess human qualities and emotions. Tsukasa’s job is to retrieve the Giftia’s that are close to their expiration date. Tsukasa is also given the task of working with a Giftia named Isla, and he gets emotionally attached to her. Things take a worse turn when she’s close to her expiry date and Tsukasa just can’t let her go. He does everything in his power to save her and retain her memories. However, fate had other plans for Isla. 

 

32. Black Bullet

Information
Title	Black Bullet
Genre	Action, Mystery
Type	TV
Episodes	13
Studios	Kinema Citrus
Premiered	2014
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Black Bullet takes us to the year 2021 where mankind was forced to live inside walls made of material that was able to resist the virus spreading and killing people. That virus was known as Gastrea. However, there were some children that were born with superhuman abilities but were infected with the virus. Also, these children were only females and not males. The girls infected with the virus are paired up with their “Promoter” in order to fight the virus. Our protagonists, Rentaro Satomi and Enju Aihara, are all set to eradicate the virus from the face of the Earth.

 

31. Watamote

Information
Title	Watamote
Genre	Comedy
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	SILVERLINK
Premiered	2021
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Watamote tells us the story of Tomoko Kuroki, who thought she’d have a perfect high school life. However, she’s unable to become that popular girl in high school she always wanted to be. She has been a shut-in Neet for a long time now, and getting out of the house and going to school is not helping her at all. She misses the days when she had nothing to do but play her favorite game all day and night. How will she survive her school life?

 

30. Angel Beats

Information
Title	Angel Beats
Genre	Drama
Type	TV
Episodes	13
Studios	P.A Works
Premiered	2010
Duration	23 minutes per episode

Angel Beats introduces us to a boy who wakes up without any past memories next to a girl named Yuri. Yuri tells him to take a gun and shoot an angel. Otonashi is very confused about the whole situation. Yuri explains to him that they must kill angels in order to take control of their own lives. Will Otonashi be able to help Yuri out with it?

 

29. Given

Information
Title	Given
Genre	Drama
Type	TV
Episodes	11
Studios	Lerche
Premiered	2019
Duration	23 minutes per episode

Given is undoubtedly one of the best Musical Anime of all time. The story revolves around Ritsuka Uenoyama, who has lost his interest in basketball as well as guitar. However, when he met Mafuyu Sato, his passion for music awakened and he started getting closer to Mafuyu. 

 

28. Erased

Information
Title	Erased
Genre	Mystery
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	A-1 Pictures
Premiered	2016
Duration	23 minutes per episode

Erased is a Time-Travel Anime that revolves around Satoru Fujinuma who lives a monotonous life. However, there’s an interesting thing about him. He’s actually able to time travel at any time he wants. Through his ability, he wants to get rid of his childhood trauma and also get his life straight.

 

27. Rascal does not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai

Information
Title	Rascal Does not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
Genre	Romance, Comedy
Type	TV
Episodes	13
Studios	CloverWorks
Premiered	2018
Duration	24 minutes per episode

This anime introduces us to a strange phenomenon known as “Puberty Syndrome,” which makes young boys and girls unstable. Our protagonist, Sakuta Azusagawa, comes across a bunch of girls suffering from that syndrome. He comes across a girl wearing bunny ears who claims to be invisible to other people, and she actually is. The first time Sakuta saw her was in a library, where no one could see her but him. She’s an actress named Mai Sakurajima who’s dealing with a lot of issues. This makes Sakuta all the more interested in the Puberty Syndrome.

 

26. Btooom

Information
Title	Btooom
Genre	Action, Sci-Fi!
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Madhouse
Premiered	2012
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Btooom is an underrated anime that involves games. Its story is very unique and should’ve had its fair share of popularity. It introduces us to 22-year-old Ryouta, who has shut himself in his house and spends his time playing a game named Btooom. However, one day, he, along with other players are brought to an island and are forced to play Btooom in real life. Now, he must survive this game or taste death. He also comes across a bunch of allies as well as enemies who either help him or conspire against him. 

 

25. Violet Evergarden

Information
Title	Violet Evergarden
Genre	Action, Fantasy
Type	TV
Episodes	13
Studios	Kyoto Animation
Premiered	2018
Duration	23 minutes per episode

Violet Evergarden tells us the story of a young girl named Violet who was used by the military because of her exceptional fighting skills. But after a tragedy, she lost her arm and her favorite person. As she recovers, she becomes an “Auto Memory Doll”. The Auto Memory Dolls transcribe the thoughts of people onto a letter and deliver them to their loved ones. Through those letters, Violet becomes more human and starts showing her true emotions. Violet Evergarden is definitely the best Aesthetically Pleasing Anime ever made!

 

24. My Little Monster

Information
Title	My Little Monster
Genre	Comedy, Romance
Type	TV
Episodes	13
Studios	Brian’s Base
Premiered	2012
Duration	24 minutes per episode

My Little Monster introduces us to a studious girl named Mizutani Shizuku, who happens to get the attention of the troublemaker of her class, Yoshida Haru. Their interaction is nothing but trouble. Having clashing personalities, how will both of them deal with each other and get through high school?

 

23. Another

Information
Title	Another
Genre	Horror, Mystery
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	P.A Works
Premiered	2012
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Another opened in the year 1998. There had been a strange incident that happened in the third-year classroom of a middle school 26 years ago. Each year, every third year class lives in fear. Kouichi Sakakibara is a new transfer student in the third-year class who makes everyone curious because of his mysterious personality. He finds himself attracted to a quiet girl named Mei Misaki. She warns him that he should stay away from her, but he doesn’t listen to her. That’s when all the trouble begins. 

 

22. Horimiya

Information
Title	Horimiya
Genre	Romance
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	CloverWorks
Premiered	2021
Duration	23 minutes per episode

Horimiya is the sweetest Rom-Com Anime I’ve ever watched, and I’d recommend it to everybody. It involves two high school students named Izumi and Kyouko who have different lives outside of school. As both of them get to know each other’s secrets, they get closer and become more than friends.

 

21. Mieruko-Chan

Information
Title	Mieruko Chan
Genre	Horror, Comedy
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Passione
Premiered	2021
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Mieruko Chan is the kind of Horror Anime that will make you laugh as well. Beware of the jumpscares! Anyway, the story is about a girl named Miko who starts seeing spirits suddenly one day. All these horrifying spirits are not visible to other people. She spends each day ignoring them and spending time with her best friend, Hana. If she reacts to the spirits calling for her, she’ll be consumed by them right away. She must play cool in front of them or else she will become one of them!

 

20. Death Parade

Information
Title	Death Parade
Genre	Drama, Supernatural
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Madhouse
Premiered	2015
Duration	23 minutes per episode

The Death Parade takes us to a place where people come after death. While normally, people either go to heaven or hell after dying. This place is like a bar where people are given the choice of reviving again only if they win. Decim is the bartender of the bar who also judges who deserves to survive and who doesn’t. He’s able to decide everyone’s fate except for one girl, who gives him a hard time. What will become of this woman?

 

19. The God of the High School

Information
Title	The God of the High School
Genre	Action, Fantasy
Type	TV
Episodes	13
Studios	MAPPA
Premiered	2020
Duration	23 minutes per episode

The God of the High School introduces us to Jin Mo-Ri, who gets caught up in the “God of High School” tournament. There he befriends martial Artists Han Dae-Wi and swordswoman Yu Mi-Ra. The prize for the winner will have their one wish granted. Jin Mori is all fired up to compete against his opponents. However, there are other people who are into something sinister and unknown to Jin Mori. 

 

18. Goblin Slayer

Information
Title	Goblin Slayer
Genre	Action, Adventure
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	White Fox
Premiered	2018
Duration	23 minutes per episode

Goblin Slayer introduces us to an unusual guild with a bunch of adventurers who want to eradicate goblins from the face of the Earth. Led by the Goblin Slayer, they’re up for any challenge that is thrown their way. Will they be able to satiate their hunger for killing goblins, or will they be consumed by the goblins just like other adventurers?

 

17. My Dress Up Darling

Information
Title	My Dress Up Darling
Genre	Romance, Slice of Life
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	CloverWorks
Premiered	2022
Duration	23 minutes per episode

My Dress Up Darling tells us the story of Wakana Gojou, who has an affinity for making clothes for traditional dolls. However, his friend chastised him for liking traditional dolls just because he was a guy, and this left him traumatized. Enter Marin Kitagawa, a cosplaying maniac, who got to know about Wakana’s exceptional skills. She wanted Wakana to make cosplay outfits for her, which he did and which she loved. So, that’s when both of them started getting close to each other. 

 

16. Black Lagoon

Information
Title	Black Lagoon
Genre	Action
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Madhouse
Premiered	2006
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Black Lagoon introduces us to Rokura Okajima who was sent by his company on a ship with some documents. A band of pirates kidnapped him, and his employer couldn’t care less about him. He was only worried about the documents and not him. Rokura decides to join the band of pirates as his previous life is in shambles and he learns their ways to adjust with them.

 

14. Anohana

Information
Title	Anohana
Genre	Drama, Slice of Life
Type	TV
Episodes	11
Studios	A-1 Pictures
Premiered	2011
Duration	22 minutes per episode

Anohana is the kind of anime that will make you cry without a doubt. It tells us the story of a group of very close friends who lost one of their precious friends, Meiko Honma. A few years pass, and Jinta starts to see the spirit of Honma. The only way Honma can rest in peace is when the group fulfills her wish. The group doesn’t remember her wish, and each one of them struggles in order to find out what that was. They also come in terms with their feelings about her individually. 

 

14. Noblesse

Information
Title	Noblesse
Genre	Action, Supernatural
Type	TV
Episodes	13
Studios	Production I.G
Premiered	2020
Duration	23 minutes per episode

Noblesse is a Vampire Anime that revolves around a vampire named Rai who woke up from his long slumber of 820 years. He enrolls in a  school run by his servant, Frankenstein. He also befriends a group of ordinary high school students who become involved in Rai’s mess. Will Rai be able to save themselves from the forces that want to harm them?

 

13. Madoka Magica

Information
Title	Magical Girl Madoka Magica
Genre	Drama, Suspense
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Shaft
Premiered	2011
Duration	24 minutes per episode

This anime involves a bunch of Magical Girls fighting “witches” in order to survive and also, to get their one wish granted. They were tricked by a creature named Kyubey, and now they’re in trouble. How will they get through everyday fighting deadly witches?

 

12. Tower of God

Information
Title	Tower of God
Genre	Action, Adventure
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Telecom Animation Film
Premiered	2020
Duration	23 minutes per episode

Tower of God tells us the story of Baam, who is in search of his childhood friend, Rachel. He gets to know about this tower that will grant his one wish if he manages to climb it. Baam is all up for climbing it, but he’s unaware of the trials that are waiting for him along the way. Will he be able to climb to the top?

 

11. Spy x Family

Information
Title	Spy x Family
Genre	Action, Comedy
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Wit Studio
Premiered	2022
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Spy x Family is a story of a detective, an esper, and an assassin who end up becoming a family due to the nature of their missions. While appearing to be a normal family, the three members are trying to live every day under constant threat. But the two parents don’t really know that their daughter knows their secret as she’s an esper and can read their minds!

 

10. Sirius the Jaeger

 

Information
Title	Sirius the Jaeger
Genre	Action, Supernatural
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Action, Supernatural
Premiered	2018
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Sirius the Jaeger opens in the year 1930, where a group of vampire hunters named Jaegers are introduced to us. One of the members of the Jaegers is Yuliy, who is a werewolf and had his whole village slaughtered by vampires. The group is looking for “The Arc of Sirius.” However, they’re not the only ones who’re after the arc of Sirius. Deadly vampires are standing in their way wherever they go. 

 

9. Blue Spring Ride

Information
Title	Blue Spring Ride
Genre	Romance
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Production I.G
Premiered	2014
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Blue Spring Ride is one of the sweetest romance anime that makes us swoon. It tells us the story of Futaba, who comes across her crush from middle school, Kou. Kou transferred to another school three years ago, and Futaba couldn’t contact him or find him anywhere. When she comes across him in high school, she’s shocked to see how much he has changed. Slowly, the two get closer again, and there’s romance blooming in between them. 

 

8. Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless 

The best short anime show in the slice of life genre

Information
Title	Tanaka-Kun is Always Listless
Genre	Slice of Life
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Silver Link
Premiered	2016
Duration	23 minutes per episode

Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless is a unique slice-of-life high school anime with 12 episodes that are centered around Tanaka, a super lazy boy. He’s so lazy that he always relies on his best friend to carry him places. It is super hilarious and relaxing to watch. One of the reasons why I find this show relaxing is its beautiful, minimalistic background music. Overall, if you are looking for a slow paced anime to binge this evening, Tanaka is Always Listless is the best choice for you!

 

7. Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor

The best short anime show about magic

Information
Title	Akashic Records of  Bastard Magic Instructor
Genre	Action, Fantasy
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Lidenfilms
Premiered	2017
Duration	24 minutes per episode

This is another anime where the main character is smart but lazy. Glenn Radars has been chosen to be the substitute teacher at a reputable magic high school. However, he has no interest whatsoever in teaching them anything. This attitude gets him at odds with his students. But eventually, he opens up and becomes the best teacher there is. But that’s not all this anime has to offer. It also has some insane magical action that happens when an evil plot is uncovered in their city.

 

6. Cautious Hero 

The most hilarious short Isekai anime series of all time

Information
Title	Cautious Hero
Genre	Adventure, Comedy
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	White Fox
Premiered	2019
Duration	23 minutes per episode

 

Cautious Hero is one of the most recent anime on this list. This is easily one of the top ten anime with overpowered main characters. The MC of this show is an overly cautious man who works studiously to make sure everything will go right. For example, he’d use a strong magic attack dozens of times on the lowest level monster just to make sure it was dead for sure. This is a super hilarious Isekai anime that you must definitely watch if you are looking for short anime shows to binge!

 

5. Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-Kun 

The best rom-com anime about mangaka

Information
Title	Monthly Girls’ Nozaki Kun
Genre	Comedy, Romance
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Doga Kobo
Premiered	2014
Duration	24 minutes per episode

 

This is a pure gold short anime in the rom-com genre that only has 12 episodes. Nozaki is an aspiring shojo manga author. One of his fans, the main female character, is one of his classmates. Soon after finding his true identity as the mangaka, the female MC tries to get close to him. She joins him in helping to create a manga and ends up as one of his best friends. However, her goal is beyond that. Will she be able to confess to him?

 

4. Rokka: Brave of the Six Flowers 

The most underrated anime series that is actually amazing

Information
Title	Rokka: Brave of the Six Flowers
Genre	Action, Adventure
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Passione
Premiered	2015
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Brave of the Six Flowers is a super underrated 12 episode long anime where the main character gets betrayed by one of his comrades. The best way to explain this show is to compare it to the game, “Among Us.” The majority of this show is about figuring out who the traitor is, and when the main character is framed to be the suspect, he has to fight for his life and somehow figure out who the real traitor is. This anime has a slow start, but it will keep you on the edge of your seat once it enters the main plot!

 

3. Charlotte 

The underrated super power anime with 13 episodes

Information
Title	Charlotte
Genre	Drama
Type	TV
Episodes	13
Studios	P.A Works
Premiered	2015
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Charlotte is a 13-episode anime masterpiece! It is about a group of high schoolers with super powers. It starts off normally, without any major events, which is light-hearted and fun, but the way they build up the story in just 13 episodes is brilliant! What makes this anime so special? Definitely its plot twists and tear jerking moments. Overall, it is a must watch short anime show that’ll give you a memorable experience.

 

2. Akudama Drive 

The best short action anime with 12 episodes

Information
Title	Akudama Drive
Genre	Action, Sci-Fi
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Pierrot
Premiered	2020
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Akudama Drive is a short anime series that has finished airing the entire story. So, you don’t have to worry about a cliffhanger with this one. It is a 12-episode-long anime with brilliant animation and an amazing plot! Despite what you might originally think when you start watching this show, it has a dark plot and an unimaginable ending. It has its fair share of action and adventure, along with some insane plot twists. Another interesting thing is that all the main characters in this anime are “criminals” who do impossible, nerve-wracking stuff.  

 

1. Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun 

The best short anime show about ghosts

Information
Title	Toilet-bound Hanako Kun
Genre	Comedy, Horror
Type	TV
Episodes	12
Studios	Lerche
Premiered	2020
Duration	24 minutes per episode

TBHK is an anime about spirits and ghosts. For those who don’t know, Toilet-bound Hanako-san is a real-life Japanese legend that revolves around the ghost of a girl that appears in the toilet. This series explores several of these legends, giving them life in the anime. TBHK has really amazing animation, a soundtrack, and lovable characters. Of course, the plot is amazing too.  It is one of the few anime that will make you laugh, cry, and become angry because you will be emotionally invested in the series!

 

Conclusion

That’s it for this post! These were the best short anime shows that you must absolutely watch! Our list includes every genre of anime including Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Rom-Com and many more. Hope you found something new to binge on (^^)