Fans on Reddit have been discussing the best short anime to watch, and among the selections, there’s one series that’s a clear-cut favorite.
Animecan be a daunting medium. You’ve gotanime showslike One Piece, Dragon Ball, Naruto, and Bleach that have literally hundreds of episodes. Multipleanime moviestoo!
There’s just so much to choose from, and as fun as immersing yourself in these lengthy franchises can be, it’s easier (and often more relaxing) to watch something that has significantly less episodes.
A thread on Reddit for the best anime with less than 30 episodes has yielded numerous recommendations. You’ve got stalwarts like Neon Genesis Evangelion and Cowboy Bebop, but one underrated show gets more mentions than others, and it’s a real hidden gem.
Odd Taxi is best short anime, according to Reddit
Odd Taxi, a quaint comedy about a walrus taxi driver, emerges as the best short anime show in theRedditthread.
The series features a universe of anthropomorphized animals, and we follow the protagonist on a number of routine drives that take a turn when he becomes complicit in someone’s disappearance.
Other lesser-known highlights are historical drama Samurai Champloo, oddball thriller Paranoia Agent, subversive magic girl circus Madoka Magica, and a personal favorite, Ergo Proxy. If you like Ghost in the Shell, you’ll probably really enjoy Ergo Proxy. Take my word for it!
If you want more recommendations, we have lists of thebest anime like Solo Levelingand thebest anime that never got a second season. Or if you want to get invested in something more longform, our guide toDemon Slayer Season 4will get you up to date on that.
Anthony McGlynn is a Senior Anime Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. An expert on animes like Demon Slayer, Solo Leveling and My Hero Academia, he also has over 10 years experience covering games and pop culture for outlets such as Variety, IGN, Den of Geek, PCGamesN, PCGamer, The Digital Fix, and many more. You can contact him at: anthony.mcglynn@dexerto.com
