Crunchyroll’s massive library makes it a hard streaming service to compete with, but Prime Video has done an admirable job of building up a curated catalog of series and movies perfect for any anime fan. Prime Video is best known for its western productions like Invincible and The Boys, but the streaming service is no stranger to anime.
Their library isn’t as all-encompassing as Crunchyroll’s is, but there are a ton of great anime shows and films to binge on Amazon. From 90s classics, to the best series of the 2000s, and some of the best new shows and movies around, Prime Video has plenty to offer anime fans this week.
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Death Note is an Easy Binge That Goes By Fast
Death Note is a classic for a reason. Only 37 episodes long, the Death Note anime is a near-flawless adaptation of the Weekly Shonen Jump manga, especially in its first half. The story flows by fast, focusing on Light and L’s game of cat and mouse as Light tries to evade the Japanese Task Force coming after his serial killer persona, Kira, while systematically purging the world of criminals by using his Death Note.
Death Note is an exciting, addicting series full of plot twists and clever writing that never slows down even for a second. The anime’s excellent animation, stellar soundtrack, and great vocal performances (both in English and Japanese) make the series a must-watch, even for anyone who’s already read the manga. Don’t be surprised if you finish Death Note before the week is through.
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Sanda is an Amazing Anime Everyone Ignored in 2025
Between Ping Pong The Animation, Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and Dandadan, Science Saru has quickly become one of the greatest anime studios around. Sanda was mostly ignored by anime fans in 2025, but the series is another worthy addition to Science Saru’s stacked roster of must-watch anime.
By the creator of BEASTARS, Sanda takes place in a world where Santa Claus has become a mere legend and sealed away via a curse, while Japan’s plummeting birth rates have resulted in children gaining higher social status than adults. Sanda is a bizarre series that’s heavily elevated by its stellar animation, great music, and ecclectic storytelling.
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Tonbo! is the Best Golf Anime of All Time
Tonbo! is a fantastic anime in its own right, but it’s also one of the most realistic takes on golf in anime. The series follows Kazuyoshi Igarashi, a former golf pro, who takes an interest in a young orphan, Tonbo Oi, who proves to be a natural in golf. Igarashi takes Tonbo under his wing as the two grow closer and deepen their love of golf.
Tonbo! is in many ways a love letter to the entire sport, and strives to be as realistic as possible in every sense (though not without its share of exaggeration to keep things as exciting as possible for casuals). The production quality can leave a lot to be desired at times, but the anime’s story, atmosphere, and respect for golf make Tonbo! an easy-breezy binge that’ll leave you wanting more.
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Inuyasha Still Holds Up
Balancing a perfect blend of adventure, action, romance, and fantasy, Inuyasha is one of the best anime of the early 2000s. Set in Sengoku Perioda Japan, a modern-day Japanese girl named Kikyo is sent back in time when the country was overrun with demons and magic. There, she meets the titular Inuyasha, a half-dog, half-demon man who she quickly forms a deep bond with.
Inuyasha certainly feels its age (for better or for worse), but the anime holds up surprisingly well thanks to its stellar production quality and impressively mature storytelling, especially for a shonen anime. All 167 episodes of the Inuyasha anime are streaming on Prime Video, and can keep fans busy for weeks to come (if they don’t get addicted and power through the whole series in a week, of course).
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Evangelion 1:11: You Are (Not) Alone is a Great Jumping On Point
Although the original Neon Genesis Evangelion anime isn’t streaming on Prime Video, all four movies in the Rebuild of Evangelion reboot are. The Rebuild movies are half a compilation/remix of the original anime, while serving as a pseudo-sequel that plays around with the anime’s story and themes in a fresh way.
The Rebuild of Evangelion is better watched after seeing the complete Evangelion anime (and the End of Evangelion movie), but Evangelion 1:11: You Are (Not) Alone holds up just fine as a stand-alone watch. 1:11 remakes the first six episodes of the Evangelion anime with only minor changes, making it a great jumping off point for new fans who want a taste of the series. Just consider picking up the original NGE anime before moving on to the next film.
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Great Teacher Onizuka is an Underrated 90s Classic
Great Teacher Onizuka is an excellent anime about an ex-delinquent who decides to become a teacher in order to date young girls, only to get saddled with a class full of delinquents just like he used to be. What follows is a surprisingly heartfelt story that blends comedy and drama together as Onizuka connects with his students, while growing as a person himself.
Featuring an amazing soundtrack, great art direction, genuinely funny moments, and a lot of heart, Great Teacher Onizuka is one of the best anime to come out of 1999. GTO is technically a sequel to Shonan Junai Gumi, but the anime can be perfectly enjoyed standalone and doesn’t require any previous context to appreciate Onizuka’s journey to becoming the greatest teacher Japan has ever seen.
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Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-28 is a Wild Adaptation of the Chainsaw Man Creator’s Early Works
Before Tatsuki Fujimoto established himself as one of the greatest modern manga artists through Fire Punch and Chainsaw Man, he made a name for himself through various one-shot manga – all of which are fantastic in its own right. Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-28 is an anthology adaptation of every manga Fujimoto worked on between the ages of 17 and 28.
Each one-shot has been adapted into its own episode, all of which are superbly animated and uniquely atmospheric. Featuring a mix of horror, comedy, drama, and raw emotion, Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-28 is a weird masterpiece every anime fan needs to watch at least once in their lives. Chainsaw Man fans, in particular, will get a lot out of the series (especially Nayuta of the Prophecy).
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Look Back is a Masterpiece Anime Movie That’ll Break You
Another adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s bibliography, Look Back is a semi-autobiographical work about two girls who work together to become manga artists. Look Back is a beautiful story about friendship, passion, grief, and learning to cope with loss. The movie is nothing short of a masterpiece that’ll absolutely break your heart when all is said and done.
Look Back won Film of the Year at the 9th Crunchyroll Anime Awards in 2025, along with scoring a nomination for Best Score. The movie’s animation and soundtrack are second to none, raising an already great story to new, emotionally intense heights. More so than Chainsaw Man, Look Back may very well be Fujimoto’s magnum opus.
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Ghost in the Shell is One of the Greatest Anime Movies Ever Made
With Science Saru set to remake the original Ghost in the Shell mangab as a proper episodic series this July, there’s never been a better time to check out the best Sci-Fi movie of 1995. Ghost in the Shell 1995 is a loose adaptation of the original manga, but much like Akira, isn’t any worse for wear for it.
Ghost in the Shell 1995 tones down the manga’s comedy and makes the story more focused to become the cult classic that went on to inspire The Matrix. GitS‘ gritty, cyberpunk atmosphere is heightened by the movie’s absolutely incredible art direction, perfect soundtrack, and tight pacing. Ghost in the Shell is a fast watch that’ll make you a fan of the series for life.
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Vinland Saga is the Best Anime on Prime Video
Vinland Saga is a masterpiece and far & away the best anime to come out of Prime Video. The series follows a Viking, Thorfinn, in an epic tragedy about revenge. The series is in many ways a deconstruction of the typical revenge narrative, as well as other seinen anime and manga that glorify action without actually examining the underlying violence beneath.
Without giving too much away, Vinland Saga is a mature, intense anime that follows Thorfinn coming to terms with his violent past. The series’ character development is second to none, featuring exceptional animation, fight choreography, and strong direction. Vinland Saga is currently two seasons in, adapting more or less half of the manga, making it a perfect time to jump in before Season 3 gets an official greenlight.
