Beyond Journey’s End redefines Shonen anime with its deep and well-written female leads who set a gold standard.

We've seen shows where a character has gotten reincarnated as an animal, fantasy stories with a game interface for acquiring skills, and blonde elf girls with breasts larger than their heads.

Viewers who loved the cultural contrasts, charming characters, and whimsical storytelling in Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!, will surely enjoy these 10 anime series. A similar blend of humor ...