Discover some really good emotional anime on Amazon Prime! These shows have stories that might make you sad, break your heart, or touch your feelings. Get ready for some easy-to-watch anime that will make you feel a lot. Let’s explore the Emotional, Tragic, Heartbreaking, and Sorrowful Anime available on Amazon Prime, ready for you to enjoy!
Tomorrow’s Joe The Movie (1980)
Sports Anime, Drama
Runtime: 153 minutes
Tomorrow’s Joe: The Movie is a direct adaptation of the first season of Hajime No Ippo. It tells the story of a disenfranchised young man, who finds himself through boxing. It shows Yabuki’s childhood as he jumps from one foster care to another and how all his trauma makes him a great boxer in the future. Even though it condenses everything from the first season, it does it skillfully. It doesn’t take anything out of the story and if anyone doesn’t wanna spend time watching all the episodes of Hajime No Ippo, can just watch Tomorrow’s Joe and they will still know everything they need.
Tomorrow’s Joe 2 The Movie (1981)
Sports Anime, Drama
Runtime: 112 minutes
Tomorrow’s Joe 2 sees the legendary Bantamweight fighter, Yabuki Joe retiring from the ring because of the tragedy that struck him in the original series. Joe goes through a journey of self-discovery throughout the movie and finally returns to the ring with the help of his coach Carlos Rivera. The movie is one of the best sports anime in history. The animation, story, characterization, and even dialogues are so good that they still hold up after 42 years of its release.
Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994)
Action
Runtime: 101 minutes
Street Fighter II: The animated movie came out at a time when multimedia adaptation was in trend. Every famous game franchise was releasing a movie, so it was obvious that one of the most popular franchises would do the same. The movie shows the characters from the original game fighting in M Bison’s fighting tournament to decide who will be part of the organization’s plan for world domination. The movie does a good job at adding depth to all these characters and translating the 2D game design into movie.
Ghost Stories (2000)
Comedy, Fantasy
TV-14
Seasons: 1
Ghost stories follow two kids, Satsuke and Keiichirou, who try to expel the ghosts of their deceased classmates after a construction work destroys their resting place. The anime was a failure in Japan when it was first released as a horror anime. Thankfully, the english dub reinvented the story and turned it into a horror comedy. Soon the show became very popular among all anime and manga fans.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (2000)
Kids, Action Adventure
TV-Y
Seasons: 1
This is the anime that made anime popular. It is one of the very first anime the world witnessed. It may not be the first anime to be created but Yu-Gi-Oh! Made anime world renown. The story of a shy boy, who travels around the globe challenging people from different places and different walks of life in a game of Yu-Gi-Oh seems to resonate with a lot of people all over the world. This over-the-top, campy anime is many people’s introduction to the world of anime.
Naruto (2002)
Action Adventure
TV-PG
Seasons: 4
Naruto is a story about a young ninja and his friends and their quirky adventure. There was a time when the anime space was dominated by 3 anime, One Piece, Bleach and Naruto. Naruto is an outcast from his village who dreams of becoming the Hokage one day. The anime is a classic and a renown work of fiction all around the world.
Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Science Fiction
Runtime: 85 minutes
Ghost in the Shell is one of the most influential anime in the world. It brought the craze of anime to another level. The movie is set in a sci-fi world where Major Motoko Kusanagi and Sector 9 are tasked to stop a hacker. This futuristic world is filled with beautifully designed landscapes and a cyberpunk-esque environment. It was also the inspiration for the infamous Ghost in the Shell live action adaptation by Ridley Scott.
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007)
Science Fiction, Action Adventure
Runtime: 101 minutes
The story follows a 14-year-old Shinji Akari who gets enlisted in a mysterious organization known as NERV. This organization trains him and many others like him to wear a mech suit called Evangelion and battle the alien species called “Angels.” Evangelion 1.0 is a direct adaptation of episode 1-6 and shows the beautify philosophical tale in a more adaptable time.
Death Note (2006)
Mystery, Thriller
TV-14
Seasons: 1
Death Note might be one of the greatest anime of all time. It is about a boy named Light who wants to make the world a better place but slowly falls down and ends up becoming the very thing he first hated. It is one of the most recommended anime of all time as well. The anime works well if you are a newbie who wants to start anime. The story is complex yet simple and has a very intriguing array of characters and their motivations that will make you excited throughout the series.
Captain Tsubasa (2018)
Comedy
TV-G
Seasons: 1
The story follows a young boy named Tsubasa Oozoro who is fond of football and starts playing it at a very young age. Soon he and mother move to Nakatsu City where he comes across many people both friends and rivals. The anime shows his journey and his aspirations in a very beautiful way.
InuYasha (2000)
Action Adventure, Comedy
TV-14
Seasons: 2
15-year-old Kagome Higurashi is transported to Sengoku-era Japan, where she meets a half-dog demon Inuyasha. The two travel the countryside of this ancient Japan collecting pieces of the Shikon Jewel before it lands in someone else’s hand. The anime is a classic. It is one of the most popular manga adapted anime of all time.
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009)
Science Fiction, Action Drama
Runtime: 112 minutes
The second installment of the franchise continues the story of the first part. It is also a direct scene by scene adaptation of the first six episodes of the original series. But that’s all it follows because it changes a lot of things from the Tv show and adds in many new characters that Shinji and co. come across during their fight against the NERV pilots.
Kaiba (2008)
Drama, Mystery
TV-MA
Seasons: 1
In a distant dystopian future, humans have achieved immortality, kind-off. In this world, people can alter, transfer and even view their memories into other bodies. Words such as life and death have become meaningless. For the rich, of course, who can afford doing it. Other people have to literally sell their bodies to just survive. Kaiba uses fluid animation and striking art style to tell this sad yet interesting story.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (2012)
Action Adventure
TV-MA
Seasons: 5
The story follows a family of people throughout human history. All of their names can be initialized as JoJo. The family of JoJo are weird individuals with supernatural abilities. The anime is famous for its weird art and over exaggerated human design. It is still loved by all anime fans equally. It is also one of the most memed anime of all time.
Psycho-Pass (2012)
Science Fiction
TV-MA
Seasons: 3
In a cyberpunk dystopian world, where the Japanese government keeps all its citizens under surveillance to make sure no one commits any crime. The story centers around a group of cynical enforcers and a newbie who is very optimistic. The anime takes a lot of inspiration from the Blade Runner movies.
Hunter x Hunter (2011)
Action Adventure
TV-14
Seasons: 3
HunterXHunter is a story about a father who abandons his son to become a hunter. The son, Gon, decides to follow in his father’s footsteps. In his journey he comes across many people and makes a number of friends. The anime is widely popular among the new fans who are excitedly waiting for the series’ ending.
New Initial D the Movie – Legend 1: Awakening (2014)
Action, Drama
Runtime: 62 minutes
The movie adaptation of the classic Shuuchi Shigeno’s manga, adapts the early part of the manga’s story. It follows a young boy, Takumi Fujiwara, who works at a gas station as well as a delivery boy for his father’s Tofu restaurant. Soon, he is drawn into the world of street racing. He is an elite racer and that leads him to becoming one of the most challenged street racers in the town.
New Initial D the Movie – Legend 2: Racer (2015)
Action, Drama
Runtime: 62 minutes
After the victory at the end of the first part of the movie, Takumi becomes very famous among his street racing peers. But this brings a new challenger in his life who is hellbent on destroying Takumi’s reputation. Myogi’s NightKids leader, Takeshi Nakazato challenges him to a street race. And with Takumi’s respect on the line, he has to give everything he can to win the race.
Dragon Ball Super (2015) New
Action Adventure, Science Fiction
TV-14
Seasons: 1
Dragon Ball might be the most famous anime of all time. The franchise is literally the face of anime all around the world, even for the non-anime-fans. Dragon Ball Super takes place 7 years after Dragon Ball Z. We see Goku and his friends living their lives peacefully but soon their peace is brought to an end by the galactic god Of Destruction, Beerus, who challenges them in hope of defying the prophecy about his defeat. Super is filled with over-the-top powerups and an excessive amount of otherworldly threats, throughout the series.
Princess Principal (2017)
Mystery, Drama
Seasons: 1
In the 20th century, the discovery of a material called Cavorite has led to political turmoil in England. Five undercover agents from the Kingdom of the Commonwealth attend a prestigious school, disguised as normal students. Their mission is to help the Commonwealth fight the shadow war.
The anime is filled with lighthearted humor but also an engaging mystery plot that will keep you all stuck to your chairs. The anime does a great job at disguising itself as a High school slice-of-life series while telling a mystery thriller.
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019)
Action, Fantasy, Adventure
Runtime: 104 minutes
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising is a rare case where the movie is actually canon to the anime show. The movie sends our trainee heroes to Nabu Island to get some first hand experience at what it means to be a hero. All of the Class 1 A are soon brought to their senses when a villain with an extra powerful Quirk appears and takes over the Island.
With no one coming to rescue these kids have to stand up for themselves and fight the villain. This movie does a great job at adding to the overall lore and putting the spotlight on the new students who are still learning.
One Piece: Stampede (2019)
Action Adventure, Fantasy
Runtime: 101 minutes
One of the longest running anime franchises, One Piece is also one of the most popular anime franchises in the world. One Piece Stampede takes out favorite pirate crew to a Pirate festival where they take part in a treasure hunt for Gol D Rogers hidden treasure. But all of it is thrown in the gutter when the villain appears and ruins the fun. While Stampede is not canon to the original series it is a fun movie to watch. It is filled with colorful and exciting scenes that One Piece fans are used to.
Vinland Saga (2019)
Action Adventure
TV-MA
Seasons: 2
The Vikings have dominated society for a thousand years and have an insatiable thirst for violence. Thorfinn grows up in this culture, spending much of his boyhood on a battlefield, building his skills to ultimately achieve revenge for his father’s murder.
Dororo (2019)
Action Adventure
TV-MA
Seasons: 1
Dororo follows the journey of an orphaned child and an unusual swordsman as they battle demons across the continent. Those demons are there due to a long-ago deal made by a corrupt samurai lord to help his lands flourish. To do so, he trades his newborn son’s organs. Abandoned, Hyakkimaru is adopted by a local doctor who gives the boy prosthetics. As he grows up, he vows to reclaim his body one piece at a time by forcibly taking them from the demons who took them in the deal his father made.
Great Teacher Onizuka (1999)
Comedy
TV-MA
Seasons: 1
The comedy follows Eikichi, a delinquent who is on a mission to become the greatest teacher in Japan. After trying for a while, he finally gets hired to teach the toughest class at Holy Forest Academy. We see the former delinquent fall in love with the teachers and do everything he can to save them from suicide, bullying and harrasment.
Pokémon (1997)
Action Adventure
TV-Y7
Seasons: 24
The first anime to truly take over the entire world was, Pokémon: The Series, was after-school viewing for kids of all ages in the late-’90s and early-2000s. The series, brilliantly released together with Pokémon cards and Nintendo games, introduced an extraordinary new universe. Although Amazon Prime Video doesn’t have the first two seasons available, it does offer Season 3 and beyond as Ash Ketchum and his friends Pikachu, Brock, and Misty set off to capture as many Pokémon as they can and win the Johto League.
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (2012)
Science Fiction, Action
Runtime: 96 minutes
The movie takes place 14 years after the “Third Impact.” Shinji Ikari is stuck inside his Evangelion and is freed by his friends. But to his surprise, he is taken as a prisoner. The events of the second film have ruined his image and now his very friends are treating him with hostility. The movie works as a foundation for the next movie, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time.
Made In Abyss (2017)
Dark Fantasy, Adventure
TV-MA
Seasons: 2
Riku is an orphan girl who dreams of becoming a cave raider and finding her mother. Through her journey she meets a robot boy, Reg who becomes her friend immediately. The two decide to finally enter the Abyss and find out the mysteries that lie beyond it.
Lupin the Third (1971) New
Action Adventure
TV-14
Seasons: 6
Lupin is one of the most popular anime among fans.The anime follows Lupin the IIIrd and his partner Daisuke Jigen who are legendary thieves. The duo goes on a number of weird and intriguing adventures. The series is funny and lighthearted. It is a universally loved show.
Girls’ Last Tour (2017) New
Mystery
TV-14
Seasons: 1
Girl’s LAst Tour is a compelling mystery that also works as a social commentary. Yuuri and Chito are the last surviving members of a war torn society. The show shows the two scavenging through the remains of the city for anything that can help them survive. The world of the show is very dull and depressing to look at but that completely fit well with the two characters and their desperation.
Kokkoku, Moment by Moment (2018) New
Mystery, Drama
TV-MA
Seasons: 1
Juri is a sad woman. She is an utter failure. Her family is a mess, she failed in 19 interviews on the same day, nonetheless. She is unable to afford the cost of living which forces her to live with her parents, who are not the best people in the world. But her world changes when her brother and nephew are kidnapped and she have only 30-minutes to save them.
Grand Blue (2018)
Comedy
Seasons: 1
Iori Kitahara migrates to the Izu Peninsula to start a new life. There he stays above his uncle’s diving shop, “The Grand Blue.” At this shop he meets a group of divers who do everything except diving. Together they go to various stupid yet funny adventures. The members of the group keep making Iori’s life hard and no matter how hard he tries to escape them they keep getting closer to him.
Banana Fish (2018)
Mystery, Drama
TV-MA
Seasons: 1
Ash Lynx is a 17-year-old gang leader on the streets of New York City, but he’s still under the thumb of mob boss Dino Golzine. When Ash discovers a mystery drug called “Banana Fish” on one of Dino’s men, Ash begins asking questions, falling down a rabbit hole that will draw him closer to the death of his older brother. There’s no telling just how high the conspiracy goes.
New Initial D the Movie: Legend 3 – Dream (2016)
Drama
Runtime: 65 minutes
Dream is the final movie of the trilogy that beautifully closes the storyline of the entire Initial D trilogy. The movie picks up from the cliffhanger ending of the second movie, where Akagi Red Suns’ leader, Ryousuke Takahasi challenges Takumi Fujiwara. The movie shows Takumi being excited to finally challenge the greatest street racer of his time. The movie ends his arc and gives his character a beautiful send-off.
Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018)
Science Fiction, Action Adventure
Runtime: 99 minutes
Dragon Ball Super: Broly finally canonizes the much awaited villain, Broly. The movie shows the legendary Super Saiyan as a threat instead of just an innocent bystander corrupted by the power. It also showed Vegeta and Goku in perfect form making them look like an actual adversary to Broly. The movie is a perfect celebration of the franchise’s long history and is one of the best animation works in the anime world.
Blade of the Immortal (2019) New
Action Adventure, Drama
TV-MA
Seasons: 1
In feudal Japan, there lives a Ronin, Manji, who is infamously known as the 100-Man-Killer. He got the reputation due to all the murders he committed. He is cursed by an old woman to be immortal and the only way he can get rid of this curse is by killing 1000 men. This is when Manji swears to kill 1000 men in order to become free of all curses and immortality.
My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission (2021)
Action Adventure
Runtime: 106 minutes
The movie is set after the 5th season of the series. It shows Deku being accused of a crime he did not commit. He spent the rest of the movie trying to prove himself innocent of the crime. Meanwhile the radical Humarise are planning to eradicate all humans with Quirks. The movie is one of the greatest action pieces in the anime world and fits very well in the MHA franchise.
Gintama: The Very Final (2021)
Action Comedy
Runtime: 104 minutes
Gintama is one of the longest running manga. The anime version of Gintama has over 400 episodes and 3 movies. Gintama: The Very Final is set 2 years after the alien invasion of the O-Edo Central Terminal. Shinsengumi, the freelance samurai group is disbanded but after finding the remnant of the aliens, Tendonshu, Gintoki comes back to Edo to reform his old group for one more time.
Jujutsu Kaisen (2020) New
Action Adventure, Sci-fi Fantasy
TV-MA
Season: 1
Jujutsu Kaisen is nothing less than a phenomenon. It is a critically acclaimed manga created by the legendary, Gege Akutami. It is very popular among manga fans and is one of the most famous modern day mangas. It was so popular that it got turned into an anime with the same name. Produced by Mappa Studios, the anime follows Yuji Itadori who enrolls in Tokyo Jujutsu High, where he is trained by Japan’s greatest sorcerers and fight the otherworldly Cursed Spirits that are hellbent on destroying Japan.
Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector (2020)
Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 137 minutes
Set after the third season of Psycho Pass, the story is set in a dystopian cyberpunk world where the AI, Sybil System, determines the likelihood of criminal activities in Japan. It doesn’t fair the use of lethal force in case needed. Soon, the system is targeted by a shadow criminal mastermind who is not identified by anyone. This leads to the inspectors, Arata Shindou and Mikhail Kei Ignatov to come together and work through the case and find the mastermind behind this attack.
SPY x FAMILY (2022) New
Action Adventure, Comedy, Spy Thriller
TV-14
Seasons: 2
Twilight, a spy who is on a dangerous mission in order to maintain peace between two nations takes on an alias as Lord Forger.And becomes part of a fabricated family. Unbeknownst to him, his family members have their own secrets that they are hiding from him and Yor’s an assassin and Anya is a telepath. The three stay under the same roof without knowing each other’s secrets and abilities. This comedic take on Spy thriller combines the modern and 60s aesthetic to create a beautiful world.
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (2021)
Science Fiction, Action Adventure
Runtime: 155 minutes
The last movie of the franchise closes the chapter of Shinji Ikari and NERV once and for all. The final movie is just a reimagination of the original series. And shows the last battle between the Evangelion and the Angels.
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2021) New
Action, Fantasy
Runtime: 105 minutes
This spin-off of Jujutsu Kaisen is a direct adaptation of a one shot manga with the same title. It is one of the most thrilling anime movies that were released in recent years. This prequel follows Yuta Okkotsu and his journey to become a sorcerer with the intention to stop the Cursed Spirit Of his childhood friend and love interest, Rika Orimoto. It was released between the two seasons, giving fans a little content before the second season of the show.
Mushi-Shi (2005) New
Fantasy, Drama
TV-14
Seasons: 2
Mushi-shi tells a story, no, stories of Ginko and his journey through the beautiful Japanese countryside. Ginko travels across the country and comes across many people who he helps to encounter with spiritual beings known as Mushi. The story is very refreshing and light. It does not have any action or intense sequences. It will definitely make you feel good when you watch it. It doesn’t tell an overarching story instead it is a compilation of multiple short stories from Ginko’s journey.
Naruto Shippūden (2007) New
Action Adventure
TV-PG
Seasons: 20
Set 2.5 years after the original series, Naruto Shippuden shows the audience Naruto’s teenage years. The series starts with Naruto returning to the Hidden Leaf Village, Sasuke is a rogue ninja and Akatsu is now very close to setting their plans into action on the Shinobi world. The anime expands the Naruto universe and the lore in it. It also deals with a lot more complex themes and storylines, than compared to Naruto. This series also end Naruto’s adventures once and for all.
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead (2023) New
Adventure, Comedy
TV-MA
Seasons: 1
This comedic take on the apocalypse will surely win your heart. The story follows an overworked, underpaid 24-year-old guy, Akira Tendo. All of this changes when the world is hit by a Zombie apocalypse. While Japan’s society is crumbling down, Akira is happier than ever. He decides this is the moment he can tick all of his bucket lists. If you are a man, no other character can be more relatable than Akira from Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead. The story perfectly captures what every man, young and old fantasizes everyday.
TRIGUN STAMPEDE (2023) New
Science Fiction, Fantasy Adventure
TV-14
Seasons: 2
Trigun Stampede was an iconic anime from the 90s. It is one of the first anime to popularize the concept throughout the world. In 2023, the studio Madhouse decided to reboot it. The story is set in a dystopian world where earth is inhabitable and the human race has to divide themselves into colonies to find a new home in outer space.
The story focuses on Vash “The Humanoid Typhoon” who is known for his destructive behavior. But as it turns out it is all a lie and Vash is a champion of peace. It is his twin brother who is just setting him up by causing havoc under his disguise. Trigun Stampede does a good job respecting the original series while also giving the audience something entirely new.
Conclusion
Amazon Prime offers a diverse option for its anime viewers. You can watch a sci-fi anime to a dark fantasy to even dark comedy all in one place. Amazon Prime is a good destination for anyone who wants to watch anime, even if you are just starting out.
The diverse content on Amazon Prime contains some of the most popular anime as well as some very niche cult classics. And they are both easily accessible to anyone with Amazon Prime Subscription.
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Is Naruto available on Netflix?
Yes, Naruto is available on Netflix, CrunchyRoll and Amazon Prime.
Where can I watch One Piece?
One Piece is available on Netflix and Amazon Prime.
Is Invincible an anime?
No, Invincible is not an anime. It is produced by Amazon Prime and is based on a US-based comic book with same title
Are all anime available on Amazon Prime?
No, only the ones whose rights belong to Amazon Prime are available to watch on the platform. Other platforms such as Netflix and CrunchyRoll also buy the rights to stream anime.
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