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Best Anime on Amazon Prime Video UK (2026)
Amazon Prime Video is the most underrated anime streaming platform in the UK. While Crunchyroll dominates the simulcast conversation, Prime quietly hosts a strong catalogue of classics, exclusives, and the occasional big-name simulcast that nobody else has.
Here are the anime worth your time on Prime Video UK right now.
Why Prime Is Worth Checking
Prime Video''s anime library is uneven — but when it is good, it is very good. It includes:
- A handful of major exclusives (most famously Vinland Saga and The Boys-adjacent simulcasts)
- A rotating roster of classic catalogue titles
- Many MAPPA, Wit Studio, and Kyoto Animation films that the subscription services do not have
You already have Prime if you order from Amazon. There is no extra cost to dip in.
Top Picks Streaming Now
1. Vinland Saga (Seasons 1 and 2)
Still one of the most ambitious anime adaptations of the last decade. Season 1 is a brutal Viking revenge story; season 2 is a slow, devastating meditation on what comes after vengeance. Prime is the exclusive UK home.
2. Made in Abyss
Beautiful, terrifying, unforgettable. Watch with the lights on. Both seasons and the movies are on Prime.
3. Dororo (2019)
A samurai revenge story about a young man who has to reclaim 48 body parts from demons. One of the most underrated anime of the late 2010s. Stunning fight choreography from MAPPA.
4. Banana Fish
A heart-wrenching New York crime thriller with one of the best openings in anime. Available on Prime in the UK after leaving other platforms.
5. Sound! Euphonium (all seasons)
Kyoto Animation''s masterpiece about a high school concert band. If you only know KyoAni from Violet Evergarden or A Silent Voice, this is the next step.
6. Re:CREATORS
A criminally overlooked Aniplex original about fictional characters being summoned into the real world. Sharp writing, beautiful animation, and a soundtrack by Hiroyuki Sawano.
7. Inuyashiki
From the creator of Gantz. A 58-year-old salaryman and a teenage psychopath both get superpowers in the same incident — and use them very differently. Eight episodes of unrelenting tension.
8. Blade of the Immortal (2019)
A faithful adaptation of Hiroaki Samura''s classic samurai manga. Bloody, beautiful, and one of Prime''s better recent exclusives.
9. Lupin the Third Part 5
The best modern Lupin series. Self-contained capers with strong character work. A perfect entry point to the franchise.
10. Children of the Whales
A gorgeous, melancholy fantasy that flew under the radar when it launched. Visually unlike almost anything else on the platform.
Hidden Gem Anime Movies on Prime UK
Prime quietly hosts a strong library of anime films, often without much promotion:
- Mirai (Mamoru Hosoda)
- Wolf Children (Mamoru Hosoda)
- The Boy and the Beast (Mamoru Hosoda)
- Belle (Mamoru Hosoda)
- In This Corner of the World
- Penguin Highway
If you have ever wanted to do a Hosoda marathon without buying digital copies, Prime is the cheapest way.
What Prime Does Not Have
Set expectations: Prime is not a one-stop shop. You will not find:
- Most Crunchyroll simulcasts (Demon Slayer, JJK, Solo Leveling)
- Most Netflix originals (Devilman Crybaby, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners)
- Studio Ghibli (UK Ghibli streaming rights are not on Prime — try Netflix or buy physical)
Treat Prime as a complement to one of those services, not a replacement.
The Verdict
If you are already a Prime member, you have access to a genuinely strong anime catalogue at no extra cost. Vinland Saga alone justifies the time investment, and the Hosoda film library is one of the best deals in UK streaming.
Pair it with a Crunchyroll sub for simulcasts and you are covered for almost everything the season throws at you.
Streaming availability changes monthly. Check Prime Video UK before assuming a title is still available.