Monoshiri daigaku ashita no calendar this is the first of a few anime series on our list that are sponsored by kirin beer.

Oldest anime series still running. It is based on the manga series of the same name that was written and illustrated by machiko hasegawa one of the first female manga creators. Note that anime franchises with multiple television series e g. Pretty cure will be listed on this page however anime in japan has a practice of naming seasons under their own separate title instead of by cours e g. As a long running anime detective conan is hard to recommend.

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. By alexhartsell created 14 apr 2016 updated 2 months ago public. First starting out as a typical comic the main character showed interest in herself by dressing up in kimonos and makeup in hopes of meet the man of her dreams.

After more than five decades and 7 500 episodes this japanese anime for children holds the guinness world record for longest running animated show ever. As such it is the type of series that is good for the occasional watch when someone is looking for something short and to the point. Sazae san was a japanese comic known as japan s most beloved comic strip holding the guinness world record for longest running anime series in history. It dealt with historical events seen through the eyes of a character experiencing them for the first time.

Etc this article will only cover series without. Running from 1966 to 1970 this series has 1 274 episodes. Nintama rantarou with 1878 episodes. But it wasn t until 1969 when an anime hit the small screen that s still running almost 50 years later.

This list of top 100 anime series of all time will feature what i consider to be the 100 greatest anime series ever made. In 1961 otogi manga calendar became the first anime series to hit the small screen. Oyako club which literally translates to parent and child club is a heart warming series that portrays the crazy but loving relationships between family members. Having a family friendly theme is probably one huge factor in ranking as one of the longest running anime.

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