Amazon Prime Day is a fantastic time to be a fan of movies, and an even better time to grab some big discounts on anime. As usual, prices on anime series and films have been slashed across the board, with some of the hottest shows getting massively discounted. Bleach fans in particular are in for a good time, as the recent release of the Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War on Blu-ray is down to just $20 for the standard version and $35 for the fancy limited-edition release. You can even catch up on the classic adventures with several massive box sets for $20 each, presented in good ol’ 4:3 aspect ratio.
Between other big series like Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer, there’s also a smattering of anime series that you might have missed. Tired of blood and guts? Check out Fruits Basket for a charming combo of supernatural mystery and romance. The recent 4K release of Paprika, the landmark anime film that inspired some of the greatest directors in Hollywood, including Christopher Nolan, is on sale for just $28.50, and One-Punch Man fans can get the earth-shaking original season for a steal.
For more, check out the full list below for some of Japan’s finest exports, and be sure to check out our broader list of all the best Prime Day deals.
Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan is an anime composed of extreme swings between themes and ideas. It’s a dark fantasy series featuring human survivors using their ingenuity to topple almost unkillable giants, a tense political thriller, and a depressing expedition into the unknown. If you’ve got the stomach for it, this hard-hitting series is unmissable.
Avatar
Sure, it’s not anime anime, but Nickelodeon’s mystical series of element-bending heroes still draws heavy inspiration from Japan with its incredible storytelling and breathtaking animation.
Bleach
The hottest anime series of the early 2000s has made a big comeback with the adaptation of the manga’s final storyline. In case you’ve never watched the show, you’re in luck as the original run of anime episodes are also on sale! A series about swords, souls, and monsters, Bleach is a fun adventure with some of the coolest moments in all of anime history.
Castlevania
With top-notch animation driving an anime-influenced stake into the chest of gruesome vampires, Netflix’s Castlevania series was a smash-hit across several seasons. If you’re looking to revisit the darkly charming show–and you’d like some physical media security in an age where nothing is guaranteed on streaming networks–the full saga is on Blu-ray and waiting for you to sink your metaphorical fangs into it.
Cowboy Bebop
Speaking of Netflix, the live-action Cowboy Bebop series might have arrived and fizzled out in spectacular fashion, but the original anime series is still timeless stuff. Excellent animation, imaginative worldbuilding, and the best Corgi in the solar system make for some fun times on your TV.
Demon Slayer
From the stars back to terra firma, Demon Slayer is a jaw-dropping journey across turn-of-the-century Japan as young warriors fend off deadly demons at night. The animation quality is consistently excellent, the action sequences will make your jaw drop, and the characters will charm your socks off.
Dragon Ball Z
Easily one of the biggest anime series of all time, Dragon Ball is still going strong decades after Vegeta first got angry at the number 9,000. Not only are classic Dragon Ball Z Blu-ray collections on sale, but several movies from the successor series Dragon Ball Super have also been discounted.
Jujutsu Kaisen
Another big hit in the Shonen category, Jujutsu Kaisen is a tale of modern-day exorcists doing what they do best. A show with jaw-dropping spectacle in every fight scene, it’s another fun and outrageous series to check out.
My Hero Academia
What if the Avengers had a training academy set in Japan? You’d get this unique spin on Western superhero comics in the form of My Hero Academia, that’s what. Set at an elite school for the next generation of superheroes, the show follows a formerly powerless civilian who inherits some of the mightiest abilities on the planet and soon finds himself thrust into a brave new world.
One Piece
Did you get a kick out of the Netflix One Piece live-action adaptation? Then you’ll want to set sail with these collections of classic One Piece anime episodes. Follow Monkey D. Luffy on his quest to become the next Pirate King, watch him cross paths with colorful foes, and sail the seas of the Grand Line in this epic adventure.
Pokemon
Gotta watch ’em all! Pokemon has been a part of pop culture for decades now, as Ash Ketchum’s journey to be a Pokemon Master took him a long time to realize. For our pick from the list below, we’re recommending the Sun and Moon era of Pokemon as it shakes up the formula, is fun for all ages, and has some meme-tastic moments sprinkled throughout every episode.
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