Animes in Japan address various different themes beyond action, comedy, and ecchi. Many animes are truly inspiring, showcasing the dedication of characters and their pursuit of dreams. In this article, we have selected some inspiring animes that will boost your self-esteem and help you chase your dreams.
The animes on this list will present you with useful lessons and dedication. In addition to helping you explore various areas of life such as sports and careers. I hope you enjoy these recommendations; some are well-known, while others are lesser-known.
Table of Contents
Everyday Inspiring Animes
Let’s look below at some light animes that are motivational and entertaining, keeping you engaged from start to finish:
Uchuu Kyoudai – Space Brothers
Space Brothers is a quite popular anime in Japan, but unknown in the West. This perfect anime tells the story of two brothers who promise to go to space together, but one of them ends up drifting away from his career until he reaches 30 years old; still, he decides to pursue this childhood dream and make it a reality.
The anime shows the entire process and dedication to becoming an astronaut, with a great soundtrack and episodes that keep you engaged from start to finish. This anime is a must-watch, as it is in my top 10. Read more about Uchuu Kyoudai.
Bakuman
From the same creator as Death Note, this anime shows two friends who dedicate themselves to become famous mangakas and receive adaptations for TV (anime) of their works.
Although the theme may seem strange, the way the story unfolds is captivating and engages anyone, making it a must-watch anime. A perfect blend of comedy, romance, and even action.
NHK ni Youkoso
The anime portrays the failed life of a hikikomori and his struggle to abandon this lifestyle. The anime is captivating and inspiring, helping to understand the problems and fight against them.
In addition to these, we can mention:
- Sakurasou no pet na kanojo
- Kaiji (never give up);
- Great Teacher Onizuka (A messy classroom can be fixed);
- Sore ga Seiyuu!
- Chihayafuru;
- Nodame Cantabile;
- Beck;
- Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin;
- Higashi no Eden;
- Gin no Saji;
- Tokyo Magnitude 8.0;
- Saiunkoku Monogatari;
- Shirobako;
- Itazura na Kiss (Shoujo);
- ReLife;
- Hyouka;
- Akagami no shirayukihime;
Music animes are inspiring; we recommend reading our article: Music Animes – Complete list of the best
Motivational Action Animes
Most shonen action animes like Naruto, One Piece, Fairy Tail are made to be inspiring. This is because they all have goals, dreams, and fight for them. However, there are some action animes that deserve more attention:
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood
One of the most motivational and inspiring action animes you will encounter. It shows the dedication of two brothers who practice alchemy in search of recovering their bodies and preventing a catastrophe. A must-watch anime!
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
One of the most exaggerated animes in the world, when everything seems impossible, there is always a possibility! This anime teaches you to never give up! One of the best animes I have ever seen in my life, the anime is incredible and is in my top 10! The graphics may seem poor, the anime may have mecha, but still, most who watch it place it among their favorites.
Hunter x Hunter
An anime full of action like any shonen, but it inspires me and gives more motivation than other common action animes. It tells the story of a boy searching for his father and trying to become a Hunter. Just watch to understand the story and see the greatness of this work by the lazy Yoshihiro Togashi.
We can also mention:
- No Game No Life;
- Code Geass;
- Steins;Gate (never give up);
- Erased;
Inspiring Sports Animes
Most sports animes tend to be motivational because in almost all of them the team or group has a goal! So below, I will list some sports animes that are among the most popular as motivational and inspiring:
- Kuroko no Basuke (Basketball, very popular);
- Baby Steps (Tennis);
- Hajime no Ippo (Boxing with action);
- Major (Baseball);
- Haikyuu (Volleyball);
- Hikaru no Go (Go – Japanese game);
I cannot fail to mention the movie Kimi no na wa which motivated many in 2017. It’s worth remembering that most of the films from Studio Ghibli are motivational.
These were the motivational animes that I know and like. Has any other anime inspired you or given you more motivation? We would love to hear your experiences in the comments.
Motivational and Inspiring Mangas
To conclude the article, let’s share a list of mangas available on Amazon that are inspiring and motivational. We will also include some other related products in the catalog below.
Leave a Reply