Summary
As with any long work of fiction, it is often said that after the creation of a manga oranime, the hardest part is to make a fitting conclusion. When fans of an anime series invest their time, they expect to be rewarded with a great ending.
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There have been many instances where ananime’sending has left a sour taste in the mouths of the fans. Many famous anime, such asAttack on Titan,Sword Art Online, etc., have suffered from this problem. However, certain anime have handled their endings flawlessly. Fans weren’t disappointed with these conclusions but were left with the satisfaction that the story had come to a fitting end.
UPDATED on June 22, 2025, by Suzail Ahmad:The common consensus among anime fans is that it is much easier to start a series than to finish it. Over the years, fans have seen many great series get anticlimactic endings, which wasted years of buildup and hard work. However, there are still many series that have managed to pull off a perfect ending, leaving fans feeling content. These anime endings gave the audience proper closure and gave them the answers that they wanted. Here are some of the most satisfying anime endings of all time.
18A Silent Voice
A Silent Voiceis a masterpiece created by Yoshitoki Ōima. Given the quality of the manga, it wasn’t surprising that it received a movie adaptation.A Silent Voicefollows the life of Ishida Shoya, a boy with an odd childhood. He was a bully, and he made life hell for Nishimiya. Shoya created many problems for the poor girl, which caused her mother to step in. Not long afterward, Shoya got a taste of his own medicine as he became the target of bullying.
As he grew up, Shoya realized his mistakes and tried to make amends. He attempted to get back into Nishimiya’s good books and make up for his other mistakes. After struggling a lot, Shoya succeeded in his attempt and freed himself from the chains of solitude.
17Dororo
Dorororeceived two anime adaptations; one came out in 1967, while the second one was released in 2019. Both versions were showered with praise, but when it comes to satisfying conclusions, the 2019 anime did a much better job. In this specific version, Hyakkimaru and Dororo face off against many formidable opponents to recover the former’s limbs.
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Hyakkimaru is driven by rage, but over time he begins to realize that there is more to life than revenge. The presence of Dororo plays a massive role in his life and helps him become a better person. Toward the end of the series, both Dororo and Hyakkimaru grow up and reunite after completing their respective goals.
16Monster
Monsteris widely believed to be one of the greatest anime series. It is a psychological horror anime that covers the story of Kenzo Tenma, a renowned surgeon. After a moral crisis, Tenma decides to save the life of a young boy over a famous person.
Tenma’s decision leads to his downfall and a series of eerie events. Tenma soon realizes that they are tied to the boy whose life he saved, and this leads him on a mission to confront him. After getting rid of Johan, Tenma is finally able to work without any problems.
15Megalo Box
Megalo Boxis the story of an underdog boxer named Joe who dreams of crushing Yuri, the current champion of Megalonia. Joe’s journey is far from easy, and he has to fight his way through to the final. Despite facing so many obstacles, Joe refuses to back down.
Even with the odds stacked against him, Joe manages to secure a rematch with Yuri. With the fight entering the final stage, both Joe and Yuri throw one last punch. The result of the battle is not revealed immediately in an attempt to keep up the suspense. It takes a while before Joe is confirmed as the victor.
14Naruto
Narutois among the most popular shonen series of all time. It follows a young boy named Naruto who dreams of becoming the leader of his village. Naruto’s path is riddled with all kinds of obstacles, making it difficult for him to achieve his goal.
In the finale, Naruto finally manages to savehis best friend Sasuke, who wants to rule over the world with power and hatred. Following the conclusion of the war, Naruto marries Hinata Hyuuga and starts his own family.
13AnoHana
Not many anime can stir up the emotions of the viewers likeAnoHana. The short anime series focuses on Jinta and Menma, who is now a spirit that is unable to pass on to the other world.
The final episode had all of Menma’s friends trying to help her. Jinta tells everyone that Menma wants to speak with them. Before leaving, Menma writes down final messages for her friends, which takes them over the edge and they start crying.
12Katanagatari
Katanagatariis an anime series that is based on the light novel of the same name. It is a very short anime that just has twelve episodes, which makes it an easy choice for binge-watching.
The story follows Shichika, a swordsman who doesn’t use swords to fight. Due to his unique way of fighting, Togame decides to team up with him. Towards the end, Togame ends up dying, and she fails to kill Shichika. It has a satisfying conclusion as Togame didn’t actually want to kill Shichika and because of her death, she is unable to go through with the plan.
11Samurai Champloo
It is one of the most popular anime series of all time. The series was created by Shinichiro Watanabe,who has also worked onCowboyBebop.SamuraiChamploofollows three individuals— Fuu, Jin, and Mugen.
They travel through Japan to find the samurai who smells of sunflowers. In the final episode, Fuu sees her father being murdered, but Jin makes sure that the murderer is punished. He manages to kill him and on the other hand, Mugen fights and defeats Umanosuke. The three of them eventually go their separate ways.
10Death Note
Death Noteis Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata’s magnum opus. As one of the most famous anime series in recent memory, it is often recommended to anime neophytes because ofits incredible story.
After using the Death Note for a while, Yagami Light’s megalomania begins to reach new levels. He manages to manipulate one of the Shinigami into killing L, the only real threat to his goal. This resulted in Light lowering his defenses, and his opponents took full advantage. In the end, Light is killed by Ryuk, who keeps his promise of killing him. Thus, the main character’s madness was brought to an end.
9Code Geass
Code Geassfollows Lelouch, an exiled prince of the Kingdom of Britannia. Lelouch’s life changes after he meets C.C., who gives him the power of Geass. With this power, Lelouch led the resistance against the Holy Britannian Empire.
By the end of the second season, Lelouch has garnered a notorious reputation among the common people. to unite the world, Lelouch formulates a brilliant plan, in which Suzaku disguises himself as Zero and kills Lelouch. With Lelouch gone, the world rejoices as the tyrant lies dead, his final plan a success.
