From Cowboy Bebop to Samurai Champloo: 10 timeless anime classics to binge

A space-western classic. Spike Spiegel, Jet Black, and the Bebop crew drift through bounty hunts and broken pasts. It¡¯s stylish, jazzy, and deeply melancholic. ¡°Whatever happens, happens¡± but Cowboy Bebop always leaves a mark.

Created by the same mind behind Bebop, this one blends Edo-era Japan with hip-hop. Mugen, Jin, and Fuu¡¯s chaotic road trip is funny, violent, and full of soul. Swords clash to beat-driven fights. Timeless.

Vash the Stampede, goofy on the outside, broken within. In a desert world of bounty hunters and lost faith, Trigun balances comedy with philosophical weight. The past always catches up, especially if it¡¯s this deadly.

Yusuke Urameshi dies and becomes a Spirit Detective. What follows is one of shonen¡¯s finest journeys, full of tournament arcs, demon worlds, and gritty brawls. It's got emotion, energy, and endless replay value.

Time-travel, demons, and a cursed jewel. Kagome meets the half-demon Inuyasha and dives into feudal Japan. Romance, action, and folklore combine in this long-running favourite that defined a generation¡¯s anime nights.

¡°Who is Lain?¡± This cerebral cult classic dives deep into identity, technology, and consciousness. Surreal, quiet, and haunting, it predicted the age of internet obsession before it even began.

Once known as Battosai the Killer, Kenshin now wanders Japan as a peaceful swordsman. But his past is never far behind. A tale of redemption, honour, and sharp blades. This is samurai drama at its best.

He¡¯s loud, reckless, and totally unqualified but somehow, Eikichi Onizuka might be the best teacher ever. This anime mixes raunchy comedy with heartfelt lessons and wild school antics. Pure '90s chaos with real depth.