3 Classic Back to School Anime You Need to Watch Right Now

It is back to school season again. While popular hits like My Hero Academia and Mashle are great, sometimes you want to look back at some classics that shaped the school anime genre. We have put together three incredible, action packed school series that you might have missed but absolutely need to add to your watchlist.

First up is Project A ko, a wild sci fi comedy from 1986. The story follows two best friends, A ko and C ko, as they try to survive high school. Things get crazy when their wealthy classmate, B ko, decides she wants C ko all to herself and builds massive weapons to fight A ko. It is an absolute classic filled with over the top fights, alien invasions, and giant robots, currently streaming on RetroCrush.

If you want something hilarious, GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka is a must watch. This classic follows Onizuka, an ex gang leader who decides to become a high school teacher for some pretty questionable reasons. However, he actually ends up becoming a great mentor who helps his students through their wildest problems using very unusual methods. You can watch his chaotic teaching journey on Crunchyroll.

For a magical and cozy vibe, Little Witch Academia is the perfect pick. Produced by Studio Trigger, this series follows Akko, a regular girl who enrolls in a prestigious magic academy to become a witch like her idol, Shiny Chariot. Even though she struggles with magic, Akko is determined to restore wonder to the magical community. This heartwarming show is available to stream on Netflix.