What is this genre all about? A country in South-Central Europe, Italy is the home to many historically and culturally significant buildings and works of art. It is also known for its cuisine, which created items such as pizza and lasagna, and many of the finest wines. Its capital city, Rome, was once the center of the Roman Empire. Italy is also known for its crime syndicates, specially the Cosa Nostra, which operates in Sicily and also spun off to the United States and to which the word mafia is closely tied.
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Top 18 Italy anime you should watch right now. [2024 List]
- 18. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind
- 17. Toaru Majutsu no Index II
- 16. Hetalia Axis Powers
- 15. Gunslinger Girl
- 14. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind Recap
- 13. Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa
- 12. Strike Witches 2
- 11. Thermae Romae
- 10. Lupin Sansei: Part 4
- 9. Ashita no Nadja
- 8. Romeo no Aoi Sora
- 7. Ristorante Paradiso
- 6. Inochi no Chikyuu: Dioxin no Natsu
- 5. Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino
- 4. Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino OVA
- 3. Ai no Gakkou Cuore Monogatari
- 2. Lupin III: The Last Job
- 1. Tottoi
18. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind
Naples, 2001. Giorno Giovanna is a small-time crook with one big dream—to become a "Gang-Star." No ordinary thief, Giorno has a connection to the remarkable Joestar bloodline, and possesses a Stand named Gold Experience. His dream starts to become reality when he meets Bruno Buccellati, a mobster from the gang Passione and a fellow Stand user himself. Realizing that they share similar ideals, and both disagree with the gang's harmful affairs, Giorno reveals his goal to Bruno: with Bruno's help, he will reform Passione by overthrowing the boss.
As Giorno becomes a member of Passione, and is inducted into Bruno's squad, he discovers that it is no simple gang; its numbers are teeming with Stand users. Now confronted by other squads of differing loyalties and unpredictable caliber, their goal to change the gang from the inside out will be a tough one. Taking on these adversaries, Giorno attempts to rise through the ranks and inch closer to the boss, a man who is shrouded in mystery.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind has finished airing and it has 39 Episodes. It is also Known as: JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Ougon no Kaze, ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 黄金の風, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 5: Golden Wind, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 5: Vento Aureo
17. Toaru Majutsu no Index II
As tensions between the world of magic and Academy City continues to rise, Touma Kamijou and his hand of negation must face off against both esper and magician in order to protect the lives of those around him. Of course, he is not alone in his fight; whether by his side or out of sight, allies and enemies both old and new will enter the fray to help him.
A Certain Magical Index II has finished airing and it has 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: とある魔術の禁書目録II, Toaru Majutsu no Index 2, Toaru Majutsu no Kinsho Mokuroku 2
16. Hetalia Axis Powers
What if nations were people? What traits would they have? What would this mean for historical events?Hetalia Axis Powers takes these questions and runs with them, personifying countries into characters. The show takes a comedic and light approach to politics and historical events while educating the viewer.
Taking place primarily during the events of World War I and World War II, the story focuses on the Axis Powers and occasionally throws the spotlight onto the tumultuous relationship between the Allied Forces. The Axis Powers feature the titular character North Italy, who is clumsy, carefree and loves pasta; Germany, who is very serious but easily flustered; and Japan, who is stoic but has bizarre interests.
Based on Hidekaz Himaruya's widely popular webcomic turned print manga, Hetalia Axis Powers is a historical comedy that pokes lightly at culture, examines the relationships between nations and breathes fun into history.
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Hetalia Axis Powers has finished airing and it has 52 Episodes. It is also Known as: ヘタリア Axis Powers, Hetalia Axis Powers
15. Gunslinger Girl
In the heart of Italy, the Social Welfare Agency rescues young girls from hospital beds and gives them a second chance at life using the latest in cybernetic advancements. With their artificially enhanced bodies, the girls are brainwashed and trained as assassins to carry out the dirty work of the Italian Government. Despite all the modifications, they are still just children at heart, struggling for recognition from those they love, even knowing the love they feel is manufactured. This tragic tale unfolds as these girls grapple with their emotions in an agency that treats them as nothing but ruthless killers.
Gunslinger Girl has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: ガンスリンガー・ガール, Gunslinger Girls
14. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind Recap
Recap of the first 13 episodes of JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Ougon no Kaze series.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind Recap has finished airing and it has 3 Episodes. It is also Known as: JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Ougon no Kaze Recap, ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 黄金の風 Inizio del vento aureo, JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Ougon no Kaze - Inizio del vento aureo
13. Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa
A Holy War, from ancient mythology, where the Goddess Athena and Hades have fought against each other while defending the earth repeatedly over the span of 200 years. The story takes place in 18th century Europe, 243 years prior to the original "Saint Seiya" Three small children, Tenma, Alone, and Sasha have all shared a very happy childhood together. Tenma who is quite aggressive but upstanding has moved to Sanctuary to become a saint. It is there that he is reunited with Sasha who is the sister of Alone and learns that she is the reincarnation of Goddess Athena. Alone, who is kind, gentle and loves painting was chosen for the body of enemy King Hades. Tenma eventually becomes a saint of Pegasus and engages in a fierce battle with his best friend Alone, the King of Hades. Pegasus Tenma, King Hades, and the Goddess Athena and through the twist of their 3 fates merge together which unfolds a prologue to the original Saint Seiya.
Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 聖闘士星矢 THE LOST CANVAS 冥王神話, Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa
12. Strike Witches 2
After discovering that Neuroi are capable of communication with humans and making peace with the nest above Gallia the Witches squads are now on a mission to re-establish communication when a sudden attack vanishes the Neuroi; they now discover a new and massive nest that just appeared covering almost all Europe. Ruthless and without mercy it annihilates allied forces along with Witches. Word of the attack reaches Fuso and a support battalion is deployed to rescue the survivors. Among the rescue team is the former Striker captain Mio Sakamoto and the now civilian Yoshika Miyafuji who want to save their dear friends.
Strike Witches 2 has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: ストライクウィッチーズ 2, Strike Witches 2
11. Thermae Romae
The story is a comedy about Lucius, an architect of public bath houses in ancient Rome, who time-travels to various modern-day baths in Japan. The author explores the two cultures in the world "that have loved baths the most: the Japanese and the Romans."
Please note that MAL considers this show to be 3 episodes and not 5. See More Info for additional details.
Thermae Romae has finished airing and it has 3 Episodes. It is also Known as: テルマエ・ロマエ, Thermæ Romæ
10. Lupin Sansei: Part 4
Lupin and the gang embark on new and exciting escapades throughout Italy and San Marino in this stunningly animated fifth installment following the adventures of the beloved gentleman thief with a heart of gold.
Lupin the Third: Part IV has finished airing and it has 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: ルパン三世 PART4, Lupin III (2015), Lupin III: L'avventura italiana, Lupin Sansei (2015), Lupin the Third (2015)
9. Ashita no Nadja
This story takes place about one hundred years ago. Nadja is a bright, cheerful girl who was raised in an orphanage near London, England. Nadja was entrusted to the orphanage when she was a baby. So she thought her father and mother were dead. But before her thirteenth birthday, she found out that her mother might be alive..
Nadja sets out on a journey to find her mother! With all of Europe as the stage, Nadja's exciting adventure begins!
Tomorrow's Nadja has finished airing and it has 50 Episodes. It is also Known as: 明日のナージャ, Ashita no Nadja
8. Romeo no Aoi Sora
To get the money to pay for a doctor for his father, Romeo bravely sells himself as a chimney sweep. On the way to Milan he meets Alfredo, a mysterious boy on the run heading to the same fate. Upon being separated and sold to their new bosses, the two boys swear eternal friendship. Romeo has to learn the hardships of a chimney sweep's job. His boss' daughter, Angeletta, is a girl with a heart illness who is not allowed to leave her room. She asks Romeo to bring the blue sky to her. Alfredo unites the sweeps in a secret union, the "Black Brothers" to face together the "Wolf Pack" gang, who constantly attack them. With their help, Romeo succeeds in bringing Angeletta's dream to her. Soon the brotherhood faces more hardships than cruel bosses or street hooligans. Alfredo reveals his secret: he has sold himself in the name of his sister Bianca. It is now up to the "Black Brothers" to stand up for the truth, to save Bianca and to protect their leader's life with their own.
Romeo and the Black Brothers has finished airing and it has 33 Episodes. It is also Known as: ロミオの青い空, Sekai Meisaku Gekijou, Romeo's Blue Skies, Romio no Aoi Sora
7. Ristorante Paradiso
When Nicoletta was a little girl, her mother, Olga, abandoned her and ran off to Rome to remarry. Now, 15 years later and a young woman, she travels to Rome with the intention of ruining her mother's life. She tracks Olga down to a restaurant called Casetta dell'Orso, but the second Nicoletta steps through its door, everything changes. It's a peculiar place staffed entirely by mature gentlemen wearing spectacles, and like their clientele, she is helpless against their wise smiles and warm voices. Before Nicoletta realizes it, her plans for vengeance start to fade, and she's swept up in the sweet romance of everyday Italian life.
Ristorante Paradiso has finished airing and it has 11 Episodes. It is also Known as: リストランテパラディーゾ, Ristorante Paradiso
6. Inochi no Chikyuu: Dioxin no Natsu
This film was based on a real-life 1976 accident in Italy, when deadly dioxins threatened the area surrounding a biological research laboratory where an explosion took place.
The Summer of Dioxin has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: いのちの地球 ダイオキシンの夏, Inochi no Chikyuu: Dioxin no Natsu
5. Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino
When the Social Welfare Agency investigates the disappearance of an operative, their inquiry leads them right into the lair of their rival, the Five Republics. The assassin Triela infiltrates the hostile organization, but her search is cut short when she finds herself staring down the barrel of a gun...
Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: ガンスリンガー ガール -IL TEATRINO-, Gunslinger Girl 2nd Season, Gunslinger Girl Second
4. Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino OVA
Episodes 14 and 15 of Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino.
Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino OVA has finished airing and it has 2 Episodes. It is also Known as: ガンスリンガー ガール -IL TEATRINO- OVA, Gunslinger Girl OVA, Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino Episodes 14 and 15, Phantasma, Light of Vanessa, Darkness of the Heart, Vanessa no Hikari, Kokoro no Yami, Light of Venice, Venezia no Hikari
3. Ai no Gakkou Cuore Monogatari
Enrico Pocchini is a kind-hearted schoolboy with a strong sense of justice who lives in the Italian town of Torino. As a new term starts, he loses his beloved teacher, Miss Delacci, who is replaced by the stern Sr. Pelboni. Eventually, the boys in Enrico's class come to respect Sr. Pelboni, and learn about love, life and human kindness.
Ai no Gakkou Cuore Monogatari has finished airing and it has 26 Episodes. It is also Known as: 愛の学校 クオレ物語, School of Love: Heart's Story, The Tale of Cuore
2. Lupin III: The Last Job
Has the intrepid Inspector Zenigata bitten the final bullet?
In the chaos following Lupin’s heist of a Buddha avatar statuette, Inspector Zenigata is mortally wounded in pursuit of the master thief. But Lupin’s not to blame; the maniacal supervillain Morgana intervened, swiping the Buddha figure, and sending “Pops” to his fate. Morgana is after the ancient power of the Fuma called Fujin, with the beautiful ninja Asuka also racing to find the secret to Fujin, but Fujiko Mine keeps reaching her hand into the pie and causing even more complications. What is Fujin, and who will wield its secret power?
Lupin the Third: The Last Job has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: Lupin Sansei - The Last Job, ルパン三世 The Last Job, Rupan Sansei - The Last Job
1. Tottoi
What a sensation Tottoi felt when he discovered the small creature in the mysterious cave!
The beauty and pride of wild animals capture the hearts of innocent people who have not lost their passion for nature.
Sardinia is abundant in beautiful beaches and mysterious caves which are known as the habitat of a peculiar kind of seal on the verge of extinction.
After moving to this island, Tottoi, fascinated by nature, visits different beaches and caves everyday. When he finds a seal cub and its mother in an isolated cave, he is surprised by the humorous movements and innocence of the cub and the dignity of its mother. Tottoi soon becomes attached to the seals, but his secret is revealed to heartless adults. In the name of preservation, a plan is developed to capture them for an aquarium.
Now the dignity and pride of the wild seal are in danger. No matter how painful for Tottoi to be separated from his small friends, he must fight for the welfare of the wild mammals and let them go free into the sea.
Secret of the Seal has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: トトイ, Tottoi
