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Best Long-Running Anime Worth Committing To

Epic sagas spanning hundreds of episodes. These long-running anime reward patient viewers with deep worlds and character development.

11 Anime
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Candy Candy

This story is about a girl, Candy, who is a orphan. She is a nice and optimis...

1976 115 ep 8.5
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Naruto

Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, struggles as he searches for ...

2002 220 ep 8.4
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Bakugan Battle Brawlers

Centers on the lives of creatures called Bakugan and the battle brawlers who ...

2007 189 ep 8.3
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Dragon Ball

Young Goku sets off on a quest with his teenage friend Bulma to find the seve...

1986 153 ep 8.3
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Dragon Ball Super

With Majin Buu defeated half-a-year prior, peace returns to Earth, where Son ...

2015 131 ep 8.2
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Doraemon

Robotic cat Doraemon is sent back in time from the 22nd century to protect 10...

2005 1445 ep 8.0
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Fairy Tail

Lucy is a 17-year-old girl, who wants to be a full-fledged mage. One day when...

2009 328 ep 7.9
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Yu-Gi-Oh! GX

Ten years after the Ceremonial Battle, a teenage boy named Judai Yuuki (Jaden...

2004 180 ep 7.9
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Hamtaro

Little Hamsters, Big Adventures.

2000 296 ep 7.9
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Beyblade

Thirteen-year-old Takao Kinomiya (Tyson Granger), along with his fellow teamm...

2001 154 ep 7.7
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Dragon Ball Z Kai

2009 158 ep 7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Are long anime worth starting?

Long-running anime offer deep investment in characters and worlds. The commitment pays off with emotional connections shorter series cannot match.

Do long anime have filler?

Many do. Fan communities have filler guides to help viewers skip non-essential episodes if desired.

Can I take breaks from long anime?

Absolutely. Long anime are designed for ongoing viewership. Watch at your own pace.

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