Circuses are extremely fun for a lot of people all around the world with their different performances. A circus is a company that includes professionals from many backgrounds, such as performers, acrobats, and tightrope walkers.
Some anime like Karakuri Circus cover this topic and we will list the 5 best anime based on our experience.
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5. Story of Afghanistan Paghman Village
A short OVA of only 12 minutes, but an enormous emotional impact.
We follow the events of a merry circus that goes to perform its recreational function in a war-stricken town in Afghanistan.
There will be multiple references to the war and the barbarity, sadness, and damage that ensues. Definitely not a normal viewing, but one with a strong impact.
4. Karneval
Karneval is a fantasy adventure with a touch of mystery that is very colorful and beautiful at a glance.
Nai is searching for the man who raised him, who suddenly disappeared leaving behind only a bracelet, bearing a symbol traceable to the most powerful organization in the country, the phantom Circus.
The main character by a series of circumstances finds himself involved with Gereki, a boy, who to get by is a thief and pickpocket. But was it just a chance encounter?
Mystery, lively settings, circus, and lots of action and adventure make this a very enjoyable viewing.
3. Black Butler: Book of Circus
The third season of the long-running and popular Black Butler series, action anime with fantasy and gothic elements.
Ciel and Sebastian, the two main characters, will be hired by the queen to investigate a mysterious circus where children are apparently disappearing.
While the series is already highly regarded in its own right, this season is considered the best.
2. Karakuri Circus
A fighting anime based on a shonen manga, recently adapted in 2018 to 36 episodes.
Kato Narumi, a former warrior suffering from a rare disease that forces him to make people laugh, is approached by a mysterious elementary school child with a giant suitcase, who asks him how to get to the nearest circus.
The child’s name is Masaru Saiga, who unexpectedly finds himself the universal heir to the entire financial fortune of his father’s family, making him a very hot target.
Definitely not the best-known combat work, but one that knows how to offer a lot. Its excellent plot dense with twists and the well-characterized characters are made excellent thanks to the character design.
1. Kaleido Star
A 2003 comedy series focusing on the circus and life around it.
Naegino Sora is a 16-year-old orphan who dreams of joining the nursery of Kaleido Stage, a prestigious circus.
On audition day, she arrives late to the auditions and loses the chance of a lifetime. But this will not be enough to make her give up and indeed, the challenges have just begun.
A moderately long series, but one that is very light and enjoyable on viewing, suitable for you if you are a fan of circus and 2000s animation style.
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