Post apocalyptic and end of the world anime

In today's article we will share the best post apocalyptic or end of the world anime for you to watch. They are anime that portray a world being destroyed or life after it in an isolated society. There are several anime that enter this genre.

End of the world or post apocalyptic anime are usually action shounen. Many of these anime are set in parallel worlds and alternate reality. Some might address end of the world, but they won't be on the list, as it's focused on post-apocalyptic.

Post apocalyptic and end of the world anime

Attack on Titan - Shingeki no Kyoujin

In a seemingly post-apocalyptic and mysterious world, humans live trapped inside 3 giant walls for over 100 years to protect themselves from giant titans that eat humans for no apparent reason.

One day, the wall breaks and a gigantic titan larger than the wall appears causing panic and destroying lives. The main protagonist with a vengeance enters an academy to train and become an army scout and fight the titans.

One of the most famous anime of all time, recommended for those who still don't have the habit of watching anime. It is a very popular anime with more than 4 seasons and a story full of action and terror.

Post apocalyptic and end of the world anime

Dr. Stone - Back to the Stone Age

Several thousand years after a mysterious phenomenon that turned all of humanity to stone, the extraordinarily intelligent, science-oriented boy Senku Ishigami awakens.

Facing a world in the Stone Age and in total civilization collapse, Senku decides to use science to rebuild the world. Starting with his childhood friend Taiju Oki, who woke up at the same time, they will begin to rebuild civilization from scratch...

With two million years of scientific history from the Stone Age to the present day, the unprecedented adventure story is about recreating lost technology in the meantime, while another group aims to prevent that from happening.

Post apocalyptic and end of the world anime

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

Simon lives a boring life in the underground village of Jeeha, where his main job day after day is digging tunnels. His best friend Kamina, wants to go to the surface world in search of adventure, something strictly dangerous and forbidden.

One day, during his usual excavations, Simon discovers a robot with a big face buried among the rocks. In the meantime, another giant robot invades the village fighting a surface human girl named Yoko.

The two friends end up taking the opportunity to fight and go to the surface. There they discover a great war for the survival of the human race - will the desire for freedom prevail in the battle?

Post apocalyptic and end of the world anime

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Evangelion

In the future, a devastating event known as Second Impact has destroyed Tokyo as we know it, giving birth to Tokyo III - a city besieged by mysterious life forms known only as Angels.

Humanity's only line of defense is the Evangelions, a set of artificial machines piloted by a trio of fourteen-year-old teenagers, Rei, Shinji and Asuka. The fate of Japan and the entire world now rests with these three children.

The original anime is a 90s classic that has caused a lot of bittersweet opinions. There were several OVAs and a set of films in Remake to fix the mistakes made in the first animation. Kind of a mandatory anime in the otaku world.

Post apocalyptic and end of the world anime

"Knights of Sidonia"

An alien race called the Gauna has destroyed Earth, leaving humanity struggling to survive, aboard the spaceship Sidonia. Even if a century has passed since the last encounter with the Gauna, military service is mandatory.

The story focuses on Nagate Tanikaze, whose grandfather secretly hid him in the forgotten bowels of Sidonia. He reappears on the surface as a stranger, unaware of the world but prepared to fight the Gauna.

One of my favorite anime, it has action, suspense, romance and a lot of emotion. Some end up dropping because of the first episodes or the CG, but I guarantee it's a great anime that's worth it and even has dubbing.

Post apocalyptic and end of the world anime

Darling in the Franxx

Set in the distant future, the land is ruined and humanity establishes the mobile city of Fort Plantation. The pilots produced within the Plantation live in Mistilteinn, also known as the “cage”.

The children live there, knowing nothing of the outside world or the freedom of the sky. Their lives consist of battles to carry out missions. Their enemies are mysterious giant life forms known as Kyouryuu, and the child robot-pilots called Franxx face them.

For kids, riding the Franxx proves its existence. A boy named Hiro is called Code: 016, and he was once known as a prodigy. However, he has fallen behind and his existence seems unnecessary. Not piloting a Franxx is the same as ceasing to exist. One day, a mysterious girl known as "Zero Two" appears before him. Two horns come out of her head.

Post apocalyptic and end of the world anime

Other Anime about post apocalyptic worlds

There are other Japanese animated films and anime series that deal with the post apocalyptic or the end of the world. See below a list of anime of the Genre, without any information besides the name. I recommend giving it a try, they are great anime:

(The ones in Bold means that I watched and liked it);

  • Inverted Patema;
  • Hoshi no Hito;
  • Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou;
  • Suisei no Gargantia;
  • Ergo Proxy;
  • Black Bullet;
  • God Eater;
  • Desert Punk;
  • Akira;
  • Shin Sekai Yori;
  • Owari no Seraph;
  • Chrome Shelled Regions;
  • Wolf's Rain;
  • 7 2nd Season Seeds;
  • Freedom;
  • At the. 6;
  • Coppelion;
  • Agent Aika;
  • Planetary;
  • Expelled From Paradise;
  • Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita;
  • Pale Cocoon;
  • Heroic Age;
  • Code Geass;
  • AICO;

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