World building has always been a hallmark of successful anime. By adding texture through cultural traditions, unique locations, and interesting characters, many of the most popular anime, from Dragon Ball Z for my hero academiathey have gained a large audience and recognition worldwide.
While some of these anime worlds may be less than desirable to live in, several of them are very attractive, with many features that make them even better than our world. From a lack of global conflict to fantastical flora and fauna and advanced technology, these anime worlds offer an escape from the trials and tribulations of our reality. In Ranker, thousands of anime experts have been in charge of qualifying the best ones to live.
10 Planet Aqua (Aria)
Formally known as Mars, the dusty red planet received a terraforming makeover that covered the surface with water. Planet Aqua, as it is now known, is the setting for the ARIA manga and later anime, which follows a young woman named Akari Mizunashi who aspires to be a gondolier in one of Aqua’s settlements in Neo Venezia.
Neo Venezia itself is a complete replica of the historic canal city of Venice on Earth. Neo Venezia is now a place where many tourists flock, enjoying its picturesque narrow canals, peaceful atmosphere and elegant architecture.
9 19th century Japan (Mushishi)
One of the best selling manga in Japan, Mushishi tells the story of Ginko who wanders around 19th century Japan investigating supernatural beings known as Mushi. The setting takes place in an alternate version of Japan, between the Edo and Meiji periods, which has 19th century technology but is still closed to the outside world.
the mysterious world of Mushishi it is inhabited by the supernatural Mushi who are neither good nor evil, they take many forms and few can detect and interact with them.
8 The world of competitive figure skating (Yuri!!! on ICE)
While one would think that the cut-throat nature of competitive figure skating leaves no room for romantic relationships, Yuri!!! on ice puts that notion in his head. The series, one of the best female-led anime, follows Japanese figure skater Yuri Katsuki and his romantic relationship with his idol, Russian world champion Victor Nikiforov.
Yuri’s joyous world accepts love no matter how it manifests, without judgment or hate. The world of Yuri It has also resonated with many professional figure skaters, with several using music from the show during their routines at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
7 Dragon World (Dragon Ball Z)
Dragon Ball Z‘s Dragon World, as it is sometimes known, is a science fiction version of the near future of Planet Earth, complete with flying vehicles, robots, and futuristic architecture. Dragon World is a place where humans and various alien species coexist, as well as magic and advanced technology.
in the world of Dragon Ball Z, Earth is now ruled by a planet-wide constitutional monarchy. The best part of Dragon World is that no one dies, with 12 different universes, many characters who “die” in the series are eventually reborn in one form or another.
6 Earth with Demi-Humans (Interviews with Monster Girls)
The world of Interviews with Monster Girls takes place on a fictional version of Earth where various supernatural “half-humans”, such as vampires and succubi, live openly among humans. The story of Interviews with Monster Girls follows three demi-human girls as they go through the trials and tribulations of high school.
The show explores the world of demi-humans through insightful questions such as “how much is fact different from fiction?”, “how do they deal with their conditions?” and “How do they socialize with humans?”
5 Domino City (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
One of the main scenes of Yu-Gi-Oh!, Domino City is a fictional Japanese city and the home of the titular Yugi Muto, Joey Wheeler, and Téa Gardner. the universe of Yu-Gi-Oh! It’s one where most problems can be solved with a dramatic twist and the Duel Monsters card game. Much of the city is connected to the Battle City Tournament, through the Kaiba Corporation.
Kaiba Corporation also built the main amusement park in Domino City, Kaiba Land, using advanced 3D technology for its attractions, but secretly built by Kaiba to get revenge on Yugi.
4 The digital world (Digimon)
First created in the early 20th century, The Digital World is the parallel world where the titular cute creatures called Digimon live and bond with humans. Since then, it has become a multiverse of digital worlds, but each one follows the same basic structure, mainly copying the Earth’s geography with forests, mountains, oceans, etc., but with the possibility of changing like any computer program. .
Technology in the digital world is made up of primitive and advanced technology. The Digital World, however, remains largely a mystery to most humans in Digimon.
3 Hidden Leaf Village (Naruto)
Located deep in Tierra del Fuego, Hidden Leaf Village is one of the great Shinobi villages and the setting for both the naruto Y boruto Serie. The Hidden Leaf Village is surrounded by forests and dwarfed by the great Hokage Rock mountain.
When not a ninja running around town, food is a big part of the Hidden Leaf Village culture, one can eat Ichiraku Ramen or pick up some Japanese dumplings at the local Dango shop. Hidden Leaf Village has become so iconic that Fortnite has added it as a location to its creative mode. You can even visit a Hidden Leaf Village theme park in Japan.
two U.A. High School (My Hero Academia)
UA High School is the premier high school for aspiring heroes in Japan and the center of the action for the hit show and the ideal beginner anime. my hero academia. In this world, 80% of people have some sort of superpower called “quirks.” Many have aspired to become professional superheroes, using their quirks to fight crime, and the best way is through a heroic upbringing.
UA only accepts the best of the best and its teaching structure is highly unorthodox, giving teachers ultimate control over their classes and how they are taught. UA also hosts an annual hero festival for would-be heroes to meet and be discovered. Unfortunately, it’s mostly all work and little play, as UA uses a strict six-day school week.
one The Pokémon Universe (Pokémon)
Almost identical to Earth, the world of Pokemon is inhabited by a race of collectible creatures with their own special abilities and powers. Humans strive to capture these Pokémon and then battle each other to become a “Pokémon master”. In this world, the culture is predominantly Japanese-based, with other cultural aspects included. Here, humans try to bond with nature instead of harnessing it for power.
In the Pokémon world, there are several regions, including Kanto, Johto, and Unova, with unique geographies and climates. The technology is apparently more advanced than the real world in some areas, like cloning and anti-gravity. Junichi Masuda, the game director for Pokémon, said that in the world of Pokémon, “there would be no global warming, no water shortages, nothing like that. It’s a world where people really want to work together.”
