Best Anime to Watch on Peacock — Full List (2026)

Anime series and movies continue to be some of the hottest entertainment genres around the globe for both men and women. Derived from the Japanese comic form known as manga, anime is a form of animation typically produced in Japan featuring cross-genre stories capable of making the most mundane moments feel fantastical. 

Though anime typically features stories about children and young people, developments in the art form have presented the opportunity for more mature stories to be produced as well. From action titles like Naruto and Hunter x Hunter, to supernatural and aspirational series like Death Note and Vampire Knight, if you're looking to explore anime or catch up on some classic titles, Peacock has a library stocked with titles that will appeal to all tastes.

Whether you like family dramas, science fiction or action-packed adventures, check out our curated list of the best Peacock anime, below.

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The best anime now streaming on Peacock

What are the best action-centric anime series?

Naruto  

Animation of female and and two male characters in anime, Naruto. 

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The 12-year-old outcast of a warring village of ninjas must overcome the stigma around the murderous demon sealed within his body to become the most respected person in his clan. 

Watch Naruto on Peacock!

Hunter x Hunter  

Animation of characters on Anime, Hunter X Hunter. 

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An optimistic young boy with the strength of 10 men sets out to become a Hunter and find the father who abandoned him. 

Watch Hunter x Hunter on Peacock!

What are the best supernatural anime series?

Vampire Knight

Animation of gray and brown haired characters in anime, Vampire Knight.

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Yuki Cross, a student at the Cross Academy, acts as guardian to the school's vampire population.

Watch Vampire Knight on Peacock!

Death Note 

Animation of female and male figures in Anime of, Death Note. 

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When a ratty composition notebook appears before a morose teenager, he discovers two things: the books once belonged to Death himself, and whoever’s name you write in it will die.  

Watch Death Note on Peacock!

Bubblegum Crisis

Animation of a woman with red hair in Bubblegum Crisis.

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The day-to-day adventures of the Joestars, a family with psychic powers and abilities destined to fight supernatural foes as they each navigate life.

Watch Bubblegum Crisis on Peacock!

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What are the best goal-oriented anime series?

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure 

Animation of characters on Anime, Jo Jos Bizarre Adventure. 

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As the rich son of a British aristocrat, Johnathan Joestar has never had to worry about much in life. But when his father’s adoption of the conniving Dio Brando into his family leads to devastating consequences, the two engage in a multi-generational feud that will shake the foundations of reality as they know it.  

Watch Jojo's Bizarre Adventure on Peacock!

Bakuman

Animation of a dog, woman and man in anime, Bakuman.

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To pursue their dream of making it in the manga industry, Mahiro and Takagi team up while sharing experiences, successes and failures along the way.

Watch Bakuman on Peacock!