The anime universe is vast and diversified, with productions ranging from miniseries from a few episodes to sagas that transverse generations. Among these titles, some stand out for their longevity, winning fans all over the world with hundreds, or even thousands, episodes.
In this article, we highlight some of the Japanese productions with the highest number of episodes and show which are available to look in Brazil through streaming services.
Longer souls in history
When we think of the famous anime, we soon remember titles such as Naruto, Dragon Ball or a piece. But the reality is that the ranking of longer productions in history is dominated by a little known series in the West, many of which are aimed at children and educational public, it transmits every day for decades on Japanese television.
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Where to look at each title in streaming
Now we highlight some of the longest anime of Japanese animation available (although partially) in streaming services in Brazil. Take a look at the list and find out where to look.
Doraemon (1973.1979.2005 – Currently)
Few souls represent the idea of ”longevity” e Doraemon. Created to help Nobbita, a clumsy boy, Doraemon brings a series of crazy inventions from the future. The friendly robotic cat of the future starred in different series and films. Take a look at the main ones:
For four decades, Doraemon He has maintained his relevance and has gone through generations of fans. In Brazil, part of his films is available in streaming services, although the TV series is not completely present in the catalogs.
Pokémon (1997 – Currently)
Based on the RPG games released by Nintendo, the series Pokémon It started in 1997 and quickly conquered the world. The initial story follows Ash Ketchum and its inseparable Pikachu in search of Pokémon Masters.
Over time, the franchise has been renewed in each generation, presenting new protagonists, creatures and regions. In addition to the main series, there are films, specials and spin-offs that further expand the universe.
Detective Conan (1996 – Currently)
Also known as the case closed, Detective Conan is one of the longest and most popular souls in Japan, but little known in Brazil.
The plot follows Shinichi Kudo, a young detective who, after being poisoned, ends up transforming into a child. Even so, it continues to solve complex cases while trying to recover its original form.
With over a thousand episodes, in addition to numerous films and specials, the series is considered a real milestone of Japanese animation. Although they are not completely available in Brazil, some episodes and films have officially arrived at streaming.
One Piece (1999 – Currently)
Considered one of the greatest phenomena of Japanese pop culture, a piece presented in 1999 and is still on display to date, overcoming the sign of a thousand episodes.
The plot follows the monkey D. Luffy and the pirates of the straw hat in search of the legendary treasure at a piece.
With a plot that mixes action, humor, dramas and one of the creations of the richest and most creative worlds of the genre, the work of Eichiro Oda continues to conquer fans all over the world.
Naruto (2002-2017)
Naruto tells the story of a young ninja who transports the nine tail fox, a demonic creature that makes him the target of the distrust in his village. Determined to achieve respect for everyone, Naruto dreams of becoming Hokage, the main leader of his village.
The series is divided into two main phases: Naruto (2002-2007) and Naruto Shippuden (2007-2017). By adding both, there are more than 700 episodes that follow the evolution of the character, in addition to the stories of their friends and rivals.
The franchise still has the continuation of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, but here we do not include this counting of the episodes.
Dragon Ball (1986 – 1996, 1997, 2015-2018, 2024)
Few souls had the global impact of Dragon Ball. Created by Akira Toriyama, the saga followed Goku’s life from childhood to become one of the most powerful warriors in the universe.
Over the years, the franchise has expanded in different stages: Dragon Ball (1986-1989), Dragon Ball Z (1989-1996), Dragon Ball GT (1996-1997), Dragon Ball Super (2015-2018) and the latest production, Dragon Ball Daima (2024).
Between films, specials and spin-offs, the series continues to conquer new generations of fans and remain as one of the greatest icons of world pop culture.
Bleach (2004 – 2012, 2022 – Currently)
Another great success of a shonen jump manga, Bleach He tells the story of Ichigo Kurosaki, a young man who earns Shinigami powers after saving his family from a spiritual monster. From there, he immerses himself in increasingly intense battles in different sizes.
The original anime was shown between 2004 and 2012, with 366 episodes. Years later, the franchise returned with the long-awaited phase bleach: a thousand years of blood war (2022-), which adapts the final manga arch, so far not published in the animation.
Fairy Tail (2009-2019)
Fairy Tail is set in a vast world of magicians and corporations. The story follows Natsu Dragneel, a young man created by a dragon, and Lucy Heartfilia, a wizard of report, while in front of dangerous missions next to the companions of the famous Guild Fairy Tail.
Marked by intense battles, humor and appreciation of friendship, the anime is divided into different arches that explore this constantly expanding magical universe, which explains the long duration of the series.
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