A-1 Pictures is a Japanese animation studio that was founded in 2005, and it has produced dozens of anime series, OVAs, and movies. It does not get as much praise as Mappa, Toei, and Ufotable, but A-1 Pictures has developed a healthy reputation within the anime community for its quality and production. Not every series is a home-run, but A-1 Pictures has produced some great anime content.

The best anime from A-1 Pictures typically targets younger audiences, but certain series are darker and more mature than others. Many of these anime are based on manga or another type of source material, but a few are original works that were created by A-1 Pictures. Whether it is a shonen, a mech series, or a romance story, A-1 Pictures genuinely does a great job of bringing anime to life.

10 Fairy Tail (2009)

Based on the Manga by Hiro Mashima

Fairy Tail is the type of animedeveloped, that Harry Potter fans will love because it is set in a world filled with magic, evil mages, and magical creatures. The series follows Natsu Dragneel and other members of the Fairy Tail Guild. They are forced to deal with Zeref - an evil immortal mage - and a powerful dragon named Acnologia.

Fairy Tail follows traditional shonen troupes, as it is filled with action and goofy moments. Some fans believe that character development is an issue, but the series features Lucy Heartfilia and Erza Scarlet - who are well developed, strong female characters. Fairy Tail's action sequences are well animated, but it also has its share of emotional pay-offs.

9 The Seven Deadly Sins (2014)

Based on the Manga by Nakaba Suzuki

The Seven Deadly Sins is a shonen series with a medieval fantasy setting. It starts off a bit slow, but the pace picks up in the second half, and there is a lot of action. The animation is a bit cartoonish, but the series does not shy away from graphic violence. At its core, The Seven Deadly Sins is a story about love and friendship, and it has a heartwarming ending.

The story follows a group of Holy Knights known as the Seven Deadly Sins. They are led by Meliodas - the son of the Demon King. Each Sin has a unique personality and special powers, and several of them belong to different races. Together with Princess Elizabeth, the group battles the forces of the Demon and Goddess Clans in order to save the land of Britannia.

8 Darling in the Franxx (2016)

Original Series Created By Trigger and A-1 Pictures