These are some of the best anime ONA series fans should watch.
ONAs, also known as Original Net Animations, are anime that are originally released directly onto the internet without being aired on TV or screened in theatres. Compared to regular TV anime, which are usually released seasonally in a weekly format, ONAs do not follow a strict schedule. They allow for more artistic liberty and usually feature little or no censorship, as they have different standards compared to series aired on live TV.
In recent years, ONAs have become more popular partly thanks to streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video. Though they generally have smaller budgets than most other anime, some ONA series are famous for their unique animation, quality storytelling, and memorable characters. These features oftentimes elevate their series to a level higher than that of even TV anime, giving them a special appeal and making them well worth the watch. 10 Today’s Menu for the Emiya Family
Today’s Menu for the Emiya Family is a spin-off of the popular Fate/stay night series that features the summoned combatants and their masters in a slice-of-life setting. They spend their time in a leisurely fashion, attending festivals and eating delicious cooked meals made mainly by the series’ protagonist Emiya Shirou.
Like its more serious counterparts, it is animated by studio Ufotable, appropriately matching the tone of the series and delivering an overall splendid product. The anime displays Saber’s cute but gluttonous nature, Rider’s irresistible Gap moe, and many more interesting sides of the characters you might never have expected to see. 9 Romantic Killer
A heart-warming comedy about a girl who has no interest in dating, Romantic Killer is an ONA that parodies Otome games but gets more profound as the story progresses. It follows the protagonist, Anzu Hoshino, on her quest to avoid romance despite being surrounded by stereotypical yet charming love interests.
She is placed in this situation by Riri, a mischievous tiny wizard who appeared after she played and opened a bugged game that shares the series’ name. Despite the parodical nature of the anime, its plot has more than meets the eye, as it features great character development, dark twists, and underlying motives. 8 Record of Ragnarok
Record of Ragnarok is an action fantasy with a very exciting premise. It is set in a world where different gods from different mythologies meet every one thousand years to determine the fate of humanity. At the start of the series, the gods agreed to wipe out humanity; however, Brunhilde, a Valkyrie of Valhalla, spoke up and gave mankind a fighting chance.
The fighting chance came in the form of a deadly battle involving thirteen humans and thirteen gods.
