10 Iconic Anime Series Every True Fan Should Rewatch
If you’ve been into anime for years, you already know the feeling: that itch to revisit a series that made you laugh, cry, or completely lose your mind. The best anime don’t just entertain — they grow with you. Whether you’re looking for nostalgia or deeper appreciation, here are 10 iconic anime series every true fan should rewatch at least once.
1. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Why rewatch it: The intricate world-building and emotionally charged arcs hit harder the second time. You’ll notice foreshadowing and symbolic details you missed the first time.
2. Death Note
Why rewatch it: Once you know how it ends, rewatching the mind games between Light and L adds a whole new layer of tension and irony.
3. Attack on Titan
Why rewatch it: The plot twists and hidden truths land differently when you rewatch from the beginning — the early episodes are filled with subtle clues.
4. Code Geass
Why rewatch it: Lelouch’s strategic brilliance deserves a second look, especially once you understand the deeper political and emotional stakes.
5. Steins;Gate
Why rewatch it: Time travel anime almost require a second viewing. Once you know the timeline, everything makes more sense — and hits harder.
6. Neon Genesis Evangelion
Why rewatch it: For emotional masochists and deep thinkers — the psychological and religious symbolism is way more digestible the second time.
7. Hunter x Hunter (2011)
Why rewatch it: Gon and Killua’s journey has layers of meaning that only reveal themselves on a second run, especially during the Chimera Ant arc.
8. Mob Psycho 100
Why rewatch it: You’ll appreciate Mob’s growth even more, and the animation still holds up — Studio Bones really outdid themselves.
9. Cowboy Bebop
Why rewatch it: This isn’t just anime — it’s jazz, it’s poetry, it’s cinematic art. The rewatch value is endless.
10. Your Lie in April
Why rewatch it: It hurts, but in the best way. Knowing how it ends gives the earlier episodes a tragic beauty.
What Makes an Anime Rewatchable?
Layered storytelling: You notice new things with every watch.
Emotional impact: Hits differently depending on your life stage.
Memorable characters: The kind you want to visit again and again.
Top-tier animation and music: Always a joy to revisit, visually and emotionally.
Final Thoughts
Rewatching anime isn’t just about nostalgia — it’s about rediscovering greatness. Whether you’re in a viewing slump or want to reconnect with a favorite, these series are guaranteed to deliver every time.
