This is the top 10 list which features the top 10 longest anime series with the highest episode count and is still being aired.
This list excludes those completed series (how many episodes they may have) and we will only look through the series that are currently being aired as per their highest episode count as of this day of writing.
And lets get this out in countdown style.
10. Naruto: Shippuden
• Episodes: 450
• Length of Episodes: 25 min.
• Aired: Feb. 15, 2007 – Ongoing
One of the most well known anime and it follows the original Naruto series. Naruto: Shippuden is the 10th top series on the list of the longest anime series still airing currently. The story is the continuation of the original Naruto series about the boy on his quest to being Hokage (Ninja Leader of his village) to gain the respect from the villagers who detest him for being the container of the Nine tailed demon fox, while battling against the new threat of Akatsuki.
It is one of the most popular anime series and if you haven’t watched this series (If you’re reading this then you probably are watching it anyway.) head out to watch it, but first make sure to watch the original series as well.
9. One Piece
• Episodes: 729
• Length of Episodes: 25 min.
• Aired: Oct. 20th, 1999 – Ongoing
One Piece is one of the most popular anime of this generation and is the adaptation of the Popular Japanese manga series from Mangaka Eiichiro Oda.
The popular anime follows the action packed adventure of a boy named Luffy whose body develops the abilities of rubber after eating a Devil Fruit and is on his quest to find the legendary treasure called the One Piece while aiming to be the best pirates in the world.
Making the grand adventure, follow the life of the Pirate who will forge many friendships and make a grand voyage to his destiny, to be the pirate king and to find One Piece.
8. Doraemon (2005)
• Episodes: 753+
• Length of Episodes: 22-25 min.
• Aired: Apr. 15th, 2005 – Ongoing
Doraemon doesn’t need any introductions either. One of the most popular anime series ever, Doraemon is the 8th longest anime series still airing. But the still ongoing series started on 2005 and is still being aired. It follows the cat-like robot from the future who has traveled through time to guide a young boy towards the right path.
The story follows the boy and his friends through an epic experience of life events surrounded by naive decisions. And the robot’s involvement to make the future a lot better. This Anime has been dubbed in quite a lot of different languages as well.
7. Detective Conan
• Episodes: 810
• Length of Episodes: 25 min.
• Aired: Jan. 8th, 1996 – Ongoing
Detective Conan (Case Closed for the English Version), started about 4 years earlier than the last entry One Piece and is the 7th longest anime series still airing today.
Based on the detective manga series by Gosho Aoyama, this anime follows a young man who was transformed into a child after a crime syndicate force him to consume an experimental poison to kill him discreetly without leaving behind any kind of evidence. However, it fails to kill him and turns him to a young man. Going under a different name, he continues as a detective while also investigating the crime syndicate and looking for a cure to his transformation.
Make sure to watch this anime if you haven’t yet.
6. Crayon Shin-chan
• Episodes: 870
• Length of Episodes: 15-30 min.
• First Aired: Apr. 13th, 1992 – Ongoing
Crayon Shin-chan, also known as Shin Chan, is a Japanese manga series illustrated by Yoshito Usui. Set in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture, it follows the adventures of the five-year-old Shinnosuke Nohara,his parents, his baby sister, dog, neighbours, and friends. An anime adaptation of the series began airing in 1992 and is still ongoing with 870 episodes till date. The show has now been dubbed in many versions which shows that the show has been quite popular overseas as well.
Crayon Shin-chan is the 6th longest running anime today.
5. Chibi Maruko-chan
• Episodes: 1010
• Length of Episodes: 25 min.
• Aired: Jan. 8th, 1995 – Ongoing
Chibi Maruko-chan is a popular Shōjo manga series authored and illustrated by Mangaka Momoko Sakura. With over one thousand episodes, it is the 5th longest running anime today.
The series depicts the simple, everyday life of Momoko Sakura from the year 1974 in a suburban Japan when she was a little girl where everyone call her “Maruko”. The series is set in the city of Shimizu, part of Shizuoka City, birthplace of the Mangaka. It is one of the most popular anime and gathered a large following from small children and adults alike.
4. Sore Ike! Anpanman
• Episodes: 1310 and counting.
• Length of Episodes: 30 min.
• Aired: Oct. 3rd, 1988 – Ongoing
The 4th longest running anime series now is Sore Ike! Anpanman. The original manga series completed in the year 2013 following the death of mangaka Takashi Yanase, however due to the popularity of the animated series, the animated series is still ongoing and has over 1300 episodes.
This story follows the Anpanman where he fights with Baikinman to help the people of the town. It is one of the most popular anime series, In 2011, research by Bandai found the titular character Anpanman to be the most popular fictional character in Japan among people age group 0-12 years in Japan for 10 consecutive years.
3. Ojarumaru
• Episodes: 1,550
• Length of Episodes: 10 min.
• Aired: Oct. 5th, 1998 – Ongoing
This Japanese manga series created by Rin Inumaru, is the 3rd longest running anime series of all time.
The story focuses on the adventures of a 5-year-old prince who has a weakness for creme caramel. It also features his pet firefly, and a trio of young demons. Released in some countries under the title name of “Prince Mackaroo”. The series has been dubbed in many languages including Spanish, Italian, as well as Hindi, Telegu and Tamil. The series is one of the most popular series in the world with a very large following.
2. Nintama Rantarou
• Episodes: 1,878
• Length of Episodes: 10-30 min.
• First Aired: April 10th, 1993 – Ongoing
This anime is the adaptation of the popular manga series Rakudai Ninja Rantarou, illustrated by Sobe Amako. With nearly 1900 episodes, it is the 2nd longest ongoing anime series as well as the 2nd longest anime series ever.
Nintama Rantarō centers on the titular character along with his friends as they attend a school for budding ninja. the manga and anime also serve a large dose of comedy while also showing character growth in a humorous way; for example, the main character is bespectacled and katakana is used several times. The anime also often references to other Japanese Media Personalities such as Shimura Ken and quite a few others.
The series has an extensive amount of comedic use of the historical characters of Japan, centering on a nominal character and his friends while attending ninja school to become a great ninja. The series also breaks the fourth wall on quite a lot of occasions such as breaking scenes trying to talk to the viewers and also with the author.
1. Sazae-san
• Episodes: 7,332 and counting.
• Length of Episodes: 6 min.
• Aired: Oct. 5th, 1969 – Ongoing
With over 7000 episodes, yes you read it right, over 7000 episodes, Sazae-san is the longest anime ever and add to the fact is still ongoing.
Sazae-san, originally a Japanese comic strip illustrated by Machiko Hasegawa and is Japan’s most beloved comic strip, holds the Guinness World Record for longest anime series with over 7000 episodes.
Sazae was more interested in being herself than dressing up in kimono and makeup to attract her future husband in the beginning. Hasegawa was forward-thinking in that, in her words, their clan would embody the image of the modern Japanese family after the end of World War II.
Sazae was a very liberated woman, and a lot of the early plot lines revolved around Sazae bossing around her husband, to the amazement of her neighbors, who believed that a man should be the head of his household rather than the wife. Sazae later became a feminist who was involved in many comical situations, regarding her association with her local women’s group.
Despite the comical nature of the series, the core story revolves around the large family dynamic, and were presented in a lighthearted and easy fashion with focus on comedic gold. Since the episodes are only 6 minutes long. Please do check it out.
So, we have excluded Oyako Club and Doraemon (1979) version as they had overall larger amount of count in episodes but have stopped airing. Anyway let us know if these are some of the anime series that you have watched. And if not, hurry up and start watching them. I think I will start with Sazae-san, one episode down, only 7331+ remaining YAY!!!
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