It’s also worth noting that anime and manga are mediums that often depict a wide range of characters and that not all of them are male. So, rather than focusing on a single aspect of a character, it’s important to appreciate the complexity and depth of the characters as a whole.
Planetarian: Hoshi no Hito
Planetarian: Hoshi no Hito is a Japanese visual novel that tells the story of a robot and a human who meet in a post-apocalyptic world. The story follows a scavenger who stumbles upon a planetarium run by a robot named Hoshino Yumemi. As they spend time together, the scavenger begins to learn about the past world and the importance of preserving memories.
Humanity has Declined
Humanity Has Declined is a Japanese light novel series that takes place in a world where humanity has been in decline for centuries. The story follows a young girl who is appointed as an arbitrator between humanity and the fairies, strange beings who have taken over the world. As she struggles to find a way to coexist with the fairies, she also has to navigate the complexities of human society and politics.
Akira
Akira is a Japanese manga and anime series set in post-apocalyptic Tokyo. The story follows a young biker named Kaneda who gets caught up in a government conspiracy involving a powerful psychic named Akira. As Kaneda tries to save his best friend Tetsuo, who has been taken by the government, he also has to confront the destructive power of Akira and the threat he poses to the world.
Somali and the Forest Spirit
Somali and the Forest Spirit is a Japanese manga series that follows the journey of a golem and a young girl named Somali. The golem, who is tasked with protecting the forest, takes Somali under its care after her entire species is wiped out. As they journey together, the golem, who has never known emotions, begins to develop feelings for Somali and must come to terms with the concept of mortality.
God Eater
God Eater is a Japanese manga and anime series set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity is on the brink of extinction due to creatures known as “Aragami”. The story follows a young man named Lenka who joins an organization called “God Eaters” whose members wield God Arcs, a weapon that can kill Aragami, in the hopes of saving humanity.
Black Bullet
Black Bullet is a Japanese light novel series and manga, the story is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity is almost extinct, due to a parasitic virus named “Gastrea” that turns humans into monsters. The story follows a group of “Cursed Children”, born with the Gastrea virus, who are the only ones that can fight against the virus. They are protected by an organization named “Civil Security Corporation”. the story focuses on one of the Civil Security Enforcers, Rentaro Satomi, as he tries to protect the “Cursed Children” and his partner, a “Cursed Child” named Enju Aihara.
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is a Japanese mecha anime series that follows the story of Simon and Kamina, two underground villagers who discover a mysterious robot and use it to fight against the oppressive Beastmen who rule the surface. As they fight to reclaim the surface and unite humanity, they also have to contend with powerful enemies and their demons.
Coppelion
Coppelion is a Japanese manga and anime series set in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo that has been abandoned due to a nuclear disaster. The story follows a group of high school girls who are part of a special unit called Coppelion, created to enter the contaminated zone and rescue survivors. As they navigate the dangers of the contaminated zone, they also have to contend with the harsh realities of their mission and their struggles.
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress is a Japanese anime series set in a world overrun by zombie-like creatures called Kabane. The story follows a young man named Ikoma who has developed a weapon that can kill the Kabane and a group of survivors who use a fortified train to travel to safety. As they journey, they encounter other survivors and various challenges, while also uncovering the truth behind the Kabane and their pasts.
Ergo Proxy
Ergo Proxy is a Japanese anime series set in a post-apocalyptic world where humans live in domed cities to protect themselves from harsh environments. The story follows a young woman named Re-l Mayer who is a government investigator in the city of Romdo and discovers a conspiracy involving robotic beings called Proxies. As she delves deeper into the truth, she also has to confront her own identity and the true nature of the world she lives in.
School Live!
School-Live! is a Japanese manga and anime series that follows the story of a high school girl named Yuki Takeya and her friends in the School Living Club, who are the only survivors in their school after a zombie outbreak. As they try to survive in the school and find a way out, they also have to confront their own emotions and the harsh reality of their situation.
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion is a Japanese anime series set in a post-apocalyptic world where giant monsters called Angels are attacking the city of Tokyo-3. The story follows a teenage boy named Shinji who is recruited by his father to pilot a giant robot called Eva to fight the Angels. As he struggles with the responsibility of being a pilot, he also has to confront his psychological issues and the true nature of the world he lives in.
Desert Punk
Desert Punk is a Japanese manga and anime series set in a post-apocalyptic world where the majority of the population lives in a desert. The story follows a mercenary named Kanta Mizuno, known as Desert Punk, as he takes on various jobs and battles other mercenaries while also navigating the harsh desert environment and the politics of the various communities that live there.
Highschool of the Dead
Highschool of the Dead is a Japanese manga and anime series set in a high school where a zombie outbreak has occurred and the students must fight for survival. The story follows a group of students as they try to escape the school and find safety, while also dealing with their issues and the harsh realities of the outbreak.
Fist of the North Star
Fist of the North Star is a Japanese manga and anime series set in a post-apocalyptic world where the majority of the population has been wiped out by a nuclear war. The story follows a martial artist named Kenshiro who uses his deadly fighting style to protect the weak and fight against rival gangs and warlords who control the remaining resources.
Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan is a Japanese manga and anime series set in a world where humanity lives within cities surrounded by enormous walls due to the Titans, giant humanoid creatures who eat humans seemingly without reason. The story follows Eren Yeager, a young man whose mother was killed by a Titan, as he joins the Survey Corps, an elite group of soldiers who fight Titans outside the walls. As he and his friends struggle to survive and uncover the truth behind the Titans, they also have to confront the political and social issues within their society.
Sunday Without God
Sunday Without God is a Japanese light novel, manga and anime series set in a world where the dead cannot die and children cannot be born, due to God abandoning humanity. The story follows Ai, a young girl who is the only one capable of burying the dead, as she travels with a Gravekeeper, a man tasked with killing “undying” and a young girl, to find answers about her mysterious past and the true nature of the world.
Girl’s Last Tour
Girl’s Last Tour is a Japanese manga series that follows the journey of two girls, Yuuri and Chito, as they travel through a post-apocalyptic world on their motorcycle, searching for food and fuel. As they journey, they also contemplate the meaning of life and the world they live in, and the memories they have of the past civilization.
Darling in the FranXX
Darling in the FranXX is a Japanese anime series set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity lives in mobile fortresses called Plantations and fights giant creatures called Kyoryu using giant robots called FranXX. The story follows Hiro, a young boy who is rejected as a pilot, as he meets and falls in love with a mysterious girl named Zero Two, and teams up with her to fight the Kyoryu. As they fight, they also uncover the truth behind the Plantations, the FranXX and their existence.
The Promised Neverland
The Promised Neverland is a Japanese manga and anime series that takes place in an idyllic orphanage, where the children live happy lives, but soon discover that their loving caretaker is preparing them to be food for demonic creatures. The story follows Emma, Norman, and Ray, three of the oldest children in the orphanage, as they hatch a plan to escape and save the others. As they fight to survive and find a way out, they also have to confront the harsh realities of their situation and the true nature of the world they live in.
From the New World
From the New World is a Japanese light novel and anime series set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has developed psychic abilities, and live in small communities ruled by a mysterious organization known as the “Supreme Ruler”. The story follows Saki and her friends as they uncover the truth behind their society and the use of their psychic powers, and the dark secrets that their leaders are hiding.
Casshern Sins
Casshern Sins is a Japanese anime series set in a post-apocalyptic world where robots have taken over and humanity is on the brink of extinction. The story follows Casshern, a robot who is believed to have killed the last hope for humanity, as he struggles to come to terms with his past actions and find redemption.
Dr. Stone
Dr Stone is a Japanese manga and anime series set in a world where humanity is mysteriously turned into stone. The story follows a science-loving high school student named Senku Ishigami, who wakes up 3,700 years later and sets out to rebuild civilization using his knowledge of science.
Made in Abyss
Made in Abyss is a Japanese manga and anime series set in a world where an enormous hole known as the Abyss exists, filled with ancient artifacts and strange creatures. The story follows Riko, an orphan who lives in the town of Orth sits at the edge of the Abyss, as she sets out to explore the Abyss and find her mother, who is believed to be still alive. Along with her companion Reg, a humanoid robot, they face the dangers of the unknown depths, and uncover the truth behind the Abyss and the mysterious artefacts it holds.
Seraph of the End
Seraph of the End is a Japanese manga and anime series set in a world where a mysterious virus has wiped out most of humanity, leaving the remaining population at the mercy of vampires. The story follows Yuichiro Hyakuya, a young boy who loses his family to the vampires and joins the Moon Demon Company, an organization of vampire hunters. As he trains to become a powerful weapon against the vampires and seeks to avenge his family, he also uncovers the truth behind the virus and the true nature of the vampires and their relationship with humanity.
That’s all folks! These were the Top 25 Apocalyptic anime that you must see. If you know any more Apocalyptic anime do mention them in the comment section below. We would love to hear from you!
