6 anime about assassins
Spy X Family
Image credit : Crunchyroll | The show balances emotions, action, and comedy
Spy x Family has Yor Forger, the assassin we cannot stop naming when this is the topic. Known as the thorn princess, she keeps her identity a secret and fakes a marriage with Loid Forger, who himself is a spy. He also, while being a deadly assassin who could take down anybody, is also a fake but gentle mom to Anya Forger. The show balances emotions, action, and comedy.
Where to watch: Netflix
Akame ga Kill !
Akame ga Kill is a darker anime option. It follows the story of Night Raid, a group of assassins fighting against a corrupt empire. Akame is also one of its most skilled members, wielding the deadly Musrame sword. Tatsumi is shown to travel to the Imperial Capital to raise money for his poor village. Famous for its brutal plot, you’ll see major characters die frequently.
Where to watch: Crunchyroll
The World’s Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat
The World’s Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat is about an old master assassin who is reborn into a fantasy realm. He was killed by the organisation he served his entire life. After getting reincarnated by a goddess, he becomes the son of a noble family of elite assassins. He then goes on a mission to kill the person who is going to destroy the world.
Assassination Classroom
Written and illustrated by Yusei Matsui, the anime follows the life of an octopus-like being who works as a junior high school home room teacher and his students to the task of assassinating him to prevent the world from being destroyed.
In the story, the students are called misfits and are taught in a separate building, which is the class he teaches.
Where to watch: Crunchyroll
Rurouni Kenshin
Rurouni Kenshin is about a former legendary assassin named Himura Kenshin. He wanders Jn Japan back in 1879 in order to atone for his past by protecting those who are weak. He also has a reverse-bladed sword.
Where to watch: Crunchyroll
Lycoris Recoil
Image credit : Crunchyroll | Lycoris Recoil is about two orphaned teenage girls
Lycoris Recoil is about two orphaned teenage girls named Chisato Nishikigi and Takina Inoue who were made a part of the Direct Attack organisation to carry out assassinations under the Lycoris program. Created by Spider Lily and Asaura, it was produced by A-1 Pictures.
Where to watch: Crunchyroll
