10 Must-Watch New-Gen Shounen Anime

Sep 6, 2026

100 min

Sep 6, 2026 10:31

From Dandadan to Black Torch: 10 new-gen shounen anime to watch

## Black Torch Jiro Azuma, a delinquent from a ninja lineage, can communicate with animals. This ability leads him to Rago, a powerful mononoke. After a life-threatening encounter, Rago saves Jiro by merging with him, pulling him into a secretive war against supernatural threats. The anime, based on Tsuyoshi Takaki's manga, is currently airing on Crunchyroll.

## Gachiakuta Set in a society divided by wealth, Rudo, an orphan, is wrongly accused of murder and thrown into the Pit, a dumping ground for waste and convicts. Surviving the fall, he joins the Cleaners, who fight with Vital Instruments, and seeks a way back to the Sphere. The anime won Best New Anime of the Year at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.

## Sakamoto Days Former hitman Taro Sakamoto now leads a quiet life running a convenience store. However, his past catches up with him as former associates challenge him, forcing him to defend his new life without resorting to killing. The anime is available on Netflix.

## Dandadan Momo Ayase, a believer in ghosts, and her classmate Ken Takakura, a believer in aliens, find themselves dealing with paranormal threats after a series of encounters. The anime is available on Netflix and Crunchyroll.

## Blue Lock In a bid to create the ultimate striker, the Japan Football Union isolates 300 high school players in a survival program. Yoichi Isagi, a participant, navigates this intense environment where only one can succeed. The anime streams on Crunchyroll and Netflix.

## Solo Leveling Sung Jinwoo, considered the weakest Hunter, gains access to a unique leveling system after a near-death experience. This allows him to grow stronger and tackle monster-filled dungeons. The anime is based on a Korean web novel and is available on Crunchyroll.

## Kaiju No. 8 Kafka Hibino, a sweeper cleaning up after kaiju battles, gains the ability to transform into a humanoid monster. This newfound power sets him on a path to join the Anti-Kaiju Defence Force. The anime is available on Crunchyroll....

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