From the most celebrated shonen classic “Dragon Ball” to the epic tale of “One Piece,” the studio’s diverse range of anime creations has left an indelible mark on the global anime community. In today’s article, we’ll take a look at some of Toei Animation’s most iconic anime. So, without further ado, let’s get started.

10. Kindaichi Shounen No Jikenbo Returns

Kindaichi Case Files is a classic detective and mystery anime from the late 90s. The anime ran for a total of 148 episodes featuring the titular character Hajime Kindaichi on his quest to solve some of the most difficult and twisted mysteries as a private investigator.

Throughout the series, Kindaichi works with the police to understand the mindset of the killers and solve their murders while trying to navigate the life of a teenager. Kindaichi Case Files offers a series of detective stories that are sure to please fans of detective fiction.

9. Lovely Complex

Toei Animation’s high school romance anime is a rare occurrence, and Lovely Complex makes up for most of it! The series tells the story of Risa Koizumi and Atsushi Ootani, two high school students who are constantly mistaken for a couple because of their height difference.

However, both are struggling to find an ideal partner while rooting for each other to find love. The anime sees the vastness of teenage emotion through the eyes of these two protagonists as they navigate the challenges of adolescence in a fun high school setting.

8. World Trigger

World Trigger features science fiction elements in a futuristic setting. Set in modern-day Japan, the series highlights an alien invasion of Mikado City by strange creatures known as “Neighbors.” To combat them, an organization called the Border Defense Agency is formed.

One day, C-level intern Osamu Mikumo encounters a humanoid neighbor named Yūma Kuga, who is posing as a transfer student. Hiding this fact from the Frontier, he teams up with Kuga and together they fight to protect the city from the invading beings.

7. Digimon

Digimon is one of the most popular media franchises alongside its predecessor “Pokemon”. The first anime series in the Digimon franchise, Digimon Adventure, was released in 1999 and since then, Toei Animation has been involved in several projects over the years.

Based on a digital monster-collecting toy/game, the anime follows the adventures of a group of children who are transported to the Digital World. Led by Taichi Yagami and his hungry Digimon partner Agumon, they set out to find their way home and discover the reason why they were brought here.

6. Sailor Moon

Sailor Moon is Toei Animation's flagship anime series featuring an all-female cast. Revered as the pioneer of the modern magical girl genre, the story centers on teenage girl Usagi Tsukino, who fights evil by moonlight and finds love by daylight.

She joined other Sailor Scouts to protect the Earth from evil forces.
From cautious nerds to temperamental goddesses, Sailor Moon presents us with a colorful cast of strong, self-confident female characters.

5. Kenshiro from Hokuto no Ken

Martial arts stories usually deal with intense fights and duels in an arena or open space in a modern setting, however, Fist of the North Star is oddly unique for its post-apocalyptic theme. The anime is set in a world that has been decimated by nuclear war, with only a handful of survivors remaining.

Enter Kenshiro, the successor to the deadly martial art “Hokuto Shinken.” He dedicates his life to fighting various gangs, bandits, and warlords who threaten the lives of the defenseless and innocent, as well as rival martial artists.

4. Slam Dunk

Slam Dunk is a classic hit sports anime from Toei Animation. The series began airing in 1993 and has gained a huge cult following among basketball and sports enthusiasts. For many, it has become a source of inspiration to shape their lives as full-fledged athletes.

Written by prolific manga artist Takehiko Inoue, Slam Dunk follows Hanamichi Sakuragi, a delinquent who joins his high school basketball team to impress his crush. He joins other basketball hopefuls and soon discovers there's more to the game.

3. Mononoke

Mononoke is a critically acclaimed historical fiction series, praised for its meticulous art style that combines traditional Japanese painting with modern animation techniques. The story follows a sword-wielding medicine salesman during a time in Japan when samurai were the only class legally allowed to bear arms.

Known simply as the “medicine seller,” the protagonist wanders Japan, exorcising evil spirits that attach themselves to negative feelings and scenarios. Mononoke is composed of individual chapters in which the medicine seller faces a myriad of supernatural dangers.

2. One Piece

Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is a household name in Japan and is certainly Toei Animation’s longest-running anime series. For the past 24 years, One Piece’s dynamic and adventurous world has delivered the perfect amount of action, comedy, and drama to keep the fandom entertained.

The story stars Monkey D. Luffy, a young man who aspires to become the Pirate King. To fulfill his dream, he sets out to find strong and capable members for his crew. Together, they travel the Grand Line to find the mysterious treasure “One Piece” left behind by the former Pirate King, Gol D. Roger.

1. DragonDragon Ball

Dragon Ball is the most influential anime series ever made. Toei's first global success came with the production of the Dragon Ball anime, and the studio has continued to grow ever since. The series eventually ran for hundreds of episodes and directly contributed to several sequels.

The Dragon Ball anime series follows the adventures of Goku, a young Saiyan who trains in martial arts and searches for the seven Dragon Balls, which can grant any wish. Along the way, Goku meets many other allies and together they prevent the Earth from being conquered.

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